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Ethereum has significantly outperformed the broader crypto market, surging 41% in the past month, driven by strong ETF inflows and positive sentiment. Bitcoin has shown resilience, rebounding to a 10-day high of $119,000 amid geopolitical tensions. Experts suggest potential pullbacks for Ethereum if it fails to surpass $4,350, while Bitcoin eyes resistance between $117,335 and $123,250.

Blackstone Inc. s Horizon Industrial Parks is exploring a Mumbai IPO in the coming year, potentially raising around $500 million. The Indian company is in discussions with banks, targeting an enterprise valuation of $4 billion. Horizon Industrial Parks, established in 2022, operates 40 industrial and logistics parks across India.

Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities anticipates a sideways market trend in the coming months. He emphasizes stock selection across sectors. Earnings season has been disappointing with only 5.4% profit growth. Liquidity prevents market decline, but fundamentals don t justify a rally. Nykaa s impressive performance stands out in the BPC segment. High valuations remain a concern for growth companies.

A 5-year swing high represents the highest price a stock has reached within a five-year timeframe. This level acts as a significant resistance point where the price has historically struggled to go beyond.

HAL shares: HAL reported a 3.7% YoY drop in Q1FY26 net profit to ₹1,383.77 crore despite a 10.8% revenue rise to ₹4,819.01 crore, driven by stronger execution and demand. Net profit fell 65.2% QoQ due to seasonal and project delivery factors. Net worth stood at ₹34,985.17 crore as of March 2025.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty commenced trading on a positive note, reflecting the upward trend in Asian markets. This surge follows encouraging U.S. retail inflation data, fueling anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Easing domestic price pressures further bolstered investor confidence, contributing to the optimistic market sentiment.

The US Department of Commerce has launched antidumping and subsidy probes into solar cells from India, Indonesia, and Laos, citing a 123% dumping margin on Indian exports. Preliminary findings are due September 2.

The June quarter earnings season disappointed investors, with many companies reporting simultaneous declines in sales and profit. Despite some sectors like cement and healthcare showing strength, large sectors including IT, financials, and auto experienced weak earnings growth. Experts remain cautiously optimistic, anticipating a recovery in the second half of FY26, driven by factors like rate cuts and a favorable monsoon.