Private investment will be crucial to funding Europe’s growing defence industry as government budgets remain constrained, finance executives said at the Farnborough International Airshow. They stressed that public spending alone is insufficient and called for regulatory reforms.Read More

PayPal is reviewing a $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International but considers the $60.50-per-share offer too low. Amid slowing growth, intense competition and repeated turnaround efforts, the board is weighing whether PayPal’s businesses—including Venmo—could unlock greater value separately or through a higher offer.Read More

Chinese technology stocks experienced sharp fluctuations on Tuesday, with semiconductor shares leading a strong recovery. Investors are now focusing on an upcoming policymakers’ meeting expected later this month. This gathering is anticipated to outline economic policy priorities for the second half of the year. Analysts expect the meeting to signal a more accommodative policy stance...Read More

MTAR Technologies shares hit the 5% lower circuit for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, taking their four-day decline to nearly 20% and one-month loss to 31%. The sell-off came as promoter and mutual fund holdings declined in the June quarter. However, foreign institutional investors raised their stake to 24.80% from 17.31%, signalling stronger overseas...Read More

Mrs Bectors Food shares extended their four-day rally to nearly 30% after Abakkus Investment Managers acquired a 0.96% stake through a bulk deal. The stock hit a five-month high of Rs 219.61, supported by investor interest and steady March-quarter growth in revenue and profit.Read More

Punjab National Bank shares have surged in the last two sessions after the PSU lender reported a 214% year-on-year jump in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 5,253 crore, prompting bullish brokerage calls. Net interest income rose 2% to Rs 10,798 crore.Read More

Five NSE F&O stocks, including Radico Khaitan, Torrent Pharma and Axis Bank, recorded over 6% growth in futures open interest, indicating fresh position build-up and heightened trader participation.Read More

HDFC Bank shares extended losses for a second straight session after its Q1 FY27 earnings, but brokerages remain optimistic on the stock. Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, Nomura and JM Financial have retained their bullish ratings, with target prices implying upside of up to 35% from current levels.Read More

Oracle shares hit a 52-week low after an S&P credit downgrade raised concerns over heavy AI spending, rising debt and execution risks despite strong demand for its cloud services.Read More

CMPDI shares jumped nearly 7% after the Coal India subsidiary reported strong Q1FY27 results, with revenue rising 18% and net profit surging 54% year-on-year. Robust operational growth and the announcement of a Rs 1.05-per-share interim dividend further lifted investor sentiment.Read More