US stocks today: S&P 500 edges down with Iran and earnings season in focus

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower as investors balanced Middle East tensions with optimism around upcoming tech earnings. Markets remained cautious amid US-Iran developments and oil supply concerns, while attention shifts to results from major firms like Alphabet and Intel, expected to shape sentiment on corporate health and future growth outlook.

Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say

Coca-Cola has appointed JPMorgan and Citi for its planned 2027 initial public offering. This significant move involves its majority-owned Indian bottling partner, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings. The beverage giant is preparing for this listing and exploring a partial stake sale. This strategy aligns with other global firms tapping into India’s growing equity markets. The IPO aims […]

Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on Sansera Engineering, 3 other auto ancillary stocks with upside of up to 28%. Here’s why

Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on four Indian auto ancillary companies, turning bullish on Sansera Engineering and Craftsman Automation while assigning Neutral ratings to Bharat Forge and Samvardhana Motherson. The brokerage believes a shift towards precision engineering, aerospace, defence, semiconductors and EV-related opportunities will drive long-term growth and improve margins.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fall over 3% despite Q1 profit growth. Analysts weigh in

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fell after reporting a strong profit increase for the first quarter. Net profit rose 26% year-on-year, and net interest income also saw growth. Asset quality improved from the previous year, though key ratios weakened sequentially. Brokerages provided varied ratings, with some reiterating buy recommendations and others maintaining add ratings. Analysts cited […]

Tips Music shares jump 11% as board set to approve buyback on July 22

Tips Music shares jumped up to 11% after the company announced that its board will consider a proposal to buy back equity shares alongside approving its June quarter results on July 22. The announcement comes after the music label delivered strong FY26 earnings growth and continued to expand its music catalogue and digital audience.

Natco Pharma shares surge 5% after US FDA’s tentative nod Olaparib tablets

Natco Pharma shares rose sharply on Monday after the U.S. FDA granted tentative approval for its generic Olaparib tablets, a bioequivalent version of AstraZeneca’s Lynparza. The drug addresses a $1.4-billion U.S. market opportunity. The company will manufacture the product, while Alembic Pharmaceuticals will handle its U.S. commercialisation.

PNB shares jump 6% as Q1 profit soars 214%, beats Street estimates. What next?

Punjab National Bank shares rose sharply on Monday after the PSU lender reported a 214% YoY jump in Q1FY27 net profit, beating Street estimates. Strong asset quality, lower provisions and improving margins prompted JM Financial to upgrade the stock and Motilal Oswal to reiterate its Buy rating with a higher target.