Thermax shares crash 16% after firm expects weak quarters ahead after muted Q1 results

Thermax shares dropped significantly after reporting an 86% profit decline. Revenue rose 7% year-on-year, but earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization fell. Order inflow increased 2%, and the total order book grew. The company cited higher input costs and weaker export sales impacting performance. Geopolitical issues and currency fluctuations also contributed to cost pressures.

Yen weakens after intervention-led surge ahead of BOJ policy decision

The Japanese yen faced renewed pressure after Tokyo intervened in currency markets. The dollar gained as traders questioned the US Federal Reserve’s inflation stance. Japan conducted yen-buying intervention, pulling the currency from four-decade lows. The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady at one percent. Analysts anticipate the BOJ will raise rates […]

South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 15% on a surge of chipmaking stocks

South Korea’s Kospi index saw a significant jump, mirroring Wall Street’s positive performance. AI-related stocks experienced a strong rebound after recent declines earlier in the week. Japanese markets also climbed, with technology and investment firms showing gains. Oil prices increased due to ongoing tensions and a closed key shipping route. Major US indices closed higher […]

Positive Breakout: These 10 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty500 pack, 10 stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on July 30, 2026, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is […]

Brokerages raise Asian Paints price targets after strong Q1 earnings, but retain cautious stance

Brokerages increased price targets for Asian Paints after strong June quarter earnings. Most analysts maintained their existing recommendations for the paint company. Rich valuations and rising raw material costs limit the stock’s upside potential. Intense competition also continues to affect the company’s performance. Analysts’ consensus price target suggests a ten percent upside from Thursday’s close.