European equities opened largely flat on Monday as investors digested a mixed set of corporate earnings and monitored trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union ahead of an August 1 tariff deadline.The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.01% at 546.97. France’s CAC 40 and Germany’s DAX…

In the first half of 2025, India achieved a significant milestone by adding a record 22 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity. This represents a substantial 57% increase compared to the 14.2 GW installed during the same period last year, according to a latest release from Rystad Energy.New capacity additions consist…

Analysts are increasingly confident in Reliance Industries’ new energy business, viewing it as the next significant growth driver for the Indian conglomerate, according to a Reuters report. This optimism stems from the rapid progress in operationalising gigafactories for this nascent segment.Reliance Industries, the conglomerate led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is making…

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) have rebounded in the past few months, mirroring the performance of the broader stock market. JEPI has jumped by over 17% from its lowest point this year, and is hovering near to its all-time high of…

Asian markets ended Monday on a mixed note, with a slight upward tilt as investors appeared cautious following Japan’s ruling coalition’s loss of its upper house majority, a political shake-up that may complicate policy-making in the near term.Over in India, sentiment was far more upbeat. The Sensex surged 450 points,…

The second-quarter earnings season for the influential “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks begins this week with results from Alphabet Inc. and Tesla Inc., setting the stage for how Big Tech will shape the broader S&P 500’s financial performance.The group—comprising Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla—is expected to report combined…

On Monday, BP announced Albert Manifold, former head of building materials producer CRH, as its new chairman. This appointment comes as the company navigates a significant strategic shift aimed at improving its struggling share performance.Bernard Looney’s unexpected departure from BP has paved the way for Murray Auchincloss to step in as…

Wall Street is gearing up for a key week, with Dow futures jumping 100 points in early trading Monday.Investors are entering a crucial stretch of corporate earnings, especially from major tech players with a sense of cautious optimism.There’s also a close eye on trade talks and signals from the Federal…