Alphabet, Google's parent company, posted a strong first-quarter profit, with results driven by its growing bets on artificial intelligence. The stock rose to new highs following the earnings release, reflecting investor confidence in the company's AI strategy. Google has been embedding AI across its core products and cloud services, and those investments appear to be translating into financial results. The company has committed significant capital to AI infrastructure, including data centers and custom chips, and the revenue gains suggest that spending is beginning to pay off. Cloud computing, where AI tools command premium pricing, is a key driver of the profit growth. Investors are watching whether Alphabet can sustain this momentum as competition in AI intensifies, particularly from Microsoft and Amazon in the cloud segment. Any guidance on future capital spending and revenue growth from AI products will be closely tracked in the quarters ahead.
The Indian government has launched an OFS to sell up to 6.5% of its LIC stake, opening for non-retail investors on August 4, 2026, at a floor price of Rs 382 per share, about 11% below Monday's close. The discounted offering is likely to pressure LIC shares in the near term as supply increases sharply.
More than a dozen major Indian companies including Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Pidilite, Nykaa, DLF, and Ather Energy report April-June 2026 earnings on August 4. Results span telecom, energy, consumer goods, real estate, and EV sectors, giving markets a broad read on corporate health mid-earnings season.
Amazon shares hit a new all-time high Monday, pushing its market cap above $3 trillion following a sustained post-earnings rally. The milestone places Amazon among the very few companies globally to reach this valuation, with investor focus on AWS and advertising growth driving the move.
Sensex Gains 500 Points as Oil Falls on Iran Talks
The Sensex rose around 500 points and the Nifty crossed 24,500 on Monday after Donald Trump announced talks with Iran, pushing oil prices lower. IndiGo, ITC, FMCG, and metals led the gains as cheaper crude eased cost and inflation concerns.