Amazon's stock surged to an all-time high following a significant agreement to supply its advanced Graviton processors to Meta Platforms, boosting both tech giants amidst growing AI infrastructure demands.

A notable trend has emerged in the Indian stock market, with promoters increasing their stakes in several Nifty 500 companies during the recently concluded March quarter, signalling strong confidence in future growth prospects.

Amazon-backed X-Energy, a developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors, made a spectacular entry onto the Nasdaq, seeing its shares surge significantly and achieving a robust valuation of nearly ₹991 billion.

Global consumer giant Procter & Gamble [PG] reported better-than-expected third-quarter profits, driving its stock up over 3%. However, the company also warned of a significant future impact on earnings due to escalating oil prices.

Avis Budget Group [CAR] shares experienced a dramatic plunge after a significant surge, causing notable ripples through the Dow Jones Transportation Average [DJT] and underscoring the unique sensitivities of price-weighted indices.

Intel's strong Q1 earnings led to a significant surge in its stock price, creating a ripple effect across major semiconductor companies like AMD and Qualcomm on Wall Street, driven by heightened confidence in AI-related demand.

JioStar, the entertainment arm of Reliance Industries [RELIANCE], reported a net profit of ₹3,210 crore and operating revenue of ₹31,048 crore for FY26, propelled by strong growth in its digital and sports segments.

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has confirmed that plans for the highly anticipated Jio Platforms IPO are progressing, signalling a significant development for the Indian stock market.

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. continues its strategic expansion, driving strong revenue growth through significant investments in quick commerce and a burgeoning store network, even as these initiatives moderate short-term profit growth.

Reliance Industries [RELIANCE] reported a 13% year-on-year decline in its Q4 net profit, primarily due to softer margins in its energy segment, even as its Jio and Retail businesses demonstrated robust growth.

Indian benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, concluded a two-week winning streak with a notable fall, primarily driven by a subdued performance in the IT sector and escalating geopolitical tensions.

India's market regulator, SEBI, has proposed significant changes to capital requirements for stockbrokers, aiming to link variable net worth with client base and credit balances to bolster market safety and operational risk management.

Intel's stock recently surged over 24% after reporting strong AI-driven demand for its Central Processing Units (CPUs), leading to better-than-expected financial results and a renewed focus on CPUs in AI workloads.

The US Justice Department has concluded its probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, finding no criminal wrongdoing. This development potentially clears the way for Kevin Warsh's swift confirmation as a Fed nominee, signaling potential shifts in future monetary policy outlook.

Global gold and silver prices experienced a downturn on April 23rd, with COMEX gold and silver futures declining as geopolitical uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz fueled inflation concerns and dampened investor interest.