Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Samsung all reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with each company beating expectations and Samsung posting a record profit. The results signal broad resilience across digital advertising, cloud computing, and semiconductor manufacturing heading into mid-2026. Meta and Alphabet both benefited from a rebound in ad spending, while Amazon's cloud unit, AWS, continued to drive margin expansion. Samsung's record profit reflects a recovery in memory chip demand after a prolonged downturn in the semiconductor sector. Together, the four companies carry significant weight in global equity indices, so beats across all four tend to lift broader tech valuations. Investors will now focus on forward guidance, particularly any signals about AI infrastructure spending and its effect on margins. Any commentary on tariff exposure or supply chain costs will also be closely watched, given ongoing trade uncertainty. The results reduce near-term fears of an earnings-led slowdown in the tech sector.
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.