Financial Summary: Monday, October 20, 2025

Career experts share strategies for improving workplace dynamics with controlling bosses to enhance productivity and mental health.

The Economist's 'Carrie Bradshaw Index' identifies 10 U.S. cities where living alone is financially viable for Americans.

James Comey seeks dismissal of his criminal case, alleging unlawful prosecution motivated by former President Trump's vindictiveness.

Asian markets are set for gains as investors await crucial economic data from China amid growth concerns.

The Indian stock market opened strong with GIFT Nifty up 205 points, reflecting positive profit growth sentiment.

European shares rose nearly 1% as strong performances in the banking and defense sectors boosted investor confidence.

Japan's Nikkei index reached a record high, driven by expectations of fiscal expansion from a new political coalition.

The Indian Sensex climbed 411 points, supported by strong earnings reports from major companies like Reliance Industries.

US stocks gained as investor concerns eased, with a focus on upcoming corporate earnings and inflation data.

Bitcoin surged 2.5% to surpass $111,000, leading a recovery in crypto stocks as markets stabilize after recent sell-offs.

Monday's market rally was fueled by positive investor sentiment and strong performance from major stocks, including Disney.

X, founded by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in Texas, raising jurisdictional questions.

CEAT Ltd shares hit a 52-week high after reporting a 54% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong domestic demand.

JSW Energy shares fell over 5% following a 17% decline in Q2 PAT, despite significant revenue growth.

Polycab India shares rose over 3% after reporting a 56% increase in Q2 profit, supported by strong growth in key segments.

Infosys, Wipro, and LTIMindtree report steady Q2 growth, but Goldman Sachs warns that AI-driven productivity gains may limit future valuations.

Tata Technologies receives a rating upgrade from PL Capital after a significant drop in stock price, driven by strong Q2 results in aerospace and industrial sectors.

Cleveland-Cliffs shares surged 17% as the steelmaker explores opportunities in rare earths mining.

U.S. companies in the rare earth supply chain saw stock gains amid ongoing efforts to counter China's market dominance.

JPMorgan raises concerns about rising funding costs for banks due to potential fallout from First Brands and hidden exposures.

Amazon's recent cloud outage has prompted companies to reconsider their infrastructure budgets and build in more operational slack.

General Motors is preparing for its Q3 earnings report, with investors focused on tariff impacts and the electric vehicle market.

Apple's stock reached a record high following a report that iPhone 17 sales have outperformed the iPhone 16 by 14% in the U.S. and China.

Activist investor Jana Partners has acquired a stake in Cooper Companies, urging the medical device maker to enhance its capital allocation for better returns.

Amazon's AWS cloud service outage disrupted major websites and airline check-in services across the US east coast.

Anthropic has launched Claude Life Sciences to enhance AI efficiency for researchers in the life sciences sector.

OpenAI investor Reid Hoffman defends Anthropic against criticism, calling it 'one of the good guys' in AI.

OpenAI is addressing deepfake concerns by collaborating with talent agencies following actor Bryan Cranston's advocacy.

China's GDP growth for Q3 has slowed to 4.8%, impacted by a struggling property sector and trade tensions with the U.S.

Protests in Madagascar highlight the political influence of Gen Z, showcasing their challenges and aspirations.

European leaders are uniting to support Ukraine, aiming to secure a deal on frozen Russian assets and impose further sanctions.

The Argentine peso has fallen to a new low despite U.S. interventions, as currency gains from U.S. purchases fade ahead of elections.

The U.S. and Australia have signed a critical minerals agreement, launching an $8.5 billion project pipeline focused on rare earths processing.

The French government is reviewing security measures after a daylight burglary of royal jewels at the Louvre.

The Indian government is improving its portal to speed up the return of unclaimed shares and dividends to investors, targeting a 15-day settlement period with the help of AI and data analytics.

Gurmeet Chadha has criticized the NSE and BSE for operating during Diwali, calling it a greedy move that disrupted the festival for many intermediaries.

India is emerging as a global hub for services exports, achieving a growth rate of 14.8%, surpassing the 9.8% growth in goods exports.