Financial Summary: Monday, July 21, 2025

UK property asking prices have dropped significantly, particularly in London, as sellers adapt to changing market conditions.

Japan's ruling coalition faces uncertainty after losing the upper house, raising concerns about future leadership.

China keeps its lending rates steady despite unexpected economic growth, amid concerns of deflation and weak demand.

Western allies condemn civilian killings in Gaza, calling for an end to the ongoing conflict.

Belgian prosecutors have questioned two Israelis regarding war crime allegations related to the Gaza conflict.

Reliance Industries reported a 25% rise in net profit for the June quarter, driven by strong performance in its O2C and retail segments.

UltraTech Cement's consolidated profit surged 49% YoY to Rs 2,226 crore, with a 13% revenue increase in Q1.

HDFC Bank's shares remain a top pick post-Q1 results, with strong fundamentals and expected loan growth leading to raised target prices.

Brigade Hotel Ventures has set its IPO price band at Rs 85–90, aiming to raise Rs 759.6 crore for debt repayment and expansion.

Mastek shares surged 13% after reporting a 29% YoY increase in net profit for Q1, reflecting strong financial stability.

CoreWeave's stock rose following the announcement of a $1.5 billion bond sale aimed at expanding its AI data center operations.

Wayfair is expected to exceed Q2 sales forecasts due to strong inventory levels and vendor promotions.

PepsiCo has launched a new prebiotic cola following its acquisition of the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion.

An investor group backed by LVMH has acquired a 20% stake in Flexjet, reflecting the luxury sector's growth in the travel and experience economy.

The BSE Sensex rose by 442.61 points to close at 82,200.34, fueled by strong banking sector performance.

Anthem Biosciences is set to debut on the stock market after raising Rs 3,396 crore through its IPO.

LIC increased its stake in SBI to 9.49%, acquiring shares worth Rs 5,000 crore through a QIP.

U.S. stock markets opened higher, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 nearing record highs due to positive earnings.

Block's stock surged after being added to the S&P 500, attracting significant interest from index investors.

Suze Orman shares five essential money rules to help individuals manage their finances effectively.

A financial advisor emphasizes the importance of preparation and communication in end-of-life planning with seven key lessons.

Corporate loan growth in India has slowed as companies prefer capital markets over traditional bank lending.

Early Q1 results show a nine-quarter low in revenue and profit growth for Indian companies, with several sectors underperforming.

India's bank loan growth has fallen to 9.4%, the lowest since March 2022, as deposit growth surpasses credit demand.

ChatGPT has identified six lucrative side gigs for individuals looking to boost their income.

Chip gear stocks have surged due to positive forecasts related to advancements in artificial intelligence.