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• European stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, with several indices reaching new record or multi-month highs driven by optimism regarding U.S. economic trends and easing concerns over tech valuations. • Simultaneously, gold prices surged as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decisions and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

• European stocks are expected to open on a firm note on Tuesday. • Investor attention will focus on U.S.-Iran talks and the latest corporate earnings results.

• The BSE Sensex fell 210 points and the NSE Nifty dropped 159 points on Tuesday, ending a four-session winning streak for Indian benchmark equity indices. • The decline occurred as investors reacted to new market implementations and shifted their positions following a period of consistent gains.

• Banco Santander, S.A. has received official approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to acquire Webster Financial Corporation. • The deal involves the acquisition of Webster, the holding company for the U.S.-based diversified institution Webster Bank, N.A.

• Indian stock indices closed lower following a period of profit-taking after a rally on Monday. • BSE, Bharti Airtel, and Nykaa all reported strong quarterly earnings for the June quarter, with BSE seeing a significant profit increase driven by revenue growth.

• CRISIL has upgraded Yes Bank's bond rating to AA+, signaling an improvement in the lender's credit profile and financial stability. • HFCL announced a significant growth initiative, clearing a ₹400-crore expansion plan to scale its operational capacity.

• Asian markets opened higher today, with Japan's Nikkei 225 surging 3.34% and South Korea's Kospi adding 4.2%, following record highs in US stocks driven by strong tech earnings. • Investors are focusing on key Indian companies including Manipal Health, Airtel, ONGC, Nykaa, BSE, and LIC.

• A report from PL Asset Management released on August 3 indicates that India's equity markets remain resilient despite global geopolitical volatility and commodity price swings. • The analysis highlights that low inflation, accommodative monetary policy, and strong government capital expenditure are creating a favorable investment climate.

• Wall Street indices approached new record highs on Tuesday, driven by a surge in investor sentiment. • The rally was primarily fueled by a fresh round of strong corporate earnings reports and a decline in crude oil prices.

• U.S. stocks rallied toward all-time highs on Monday as falling oil prices reduced investor concerns regarding persistent inflation. • The surge is supported by strong corporate performance, with S&P 500 companies projected to deliver earnings per share 47% higher than the previous year.

• Global stocks reached record highs following upbeat annual revenue growth forecasts from key companies, including Palantir Technologies and Caterpillar. • Caterpillar's growth is being driven by the expansion of AI data centers, signaling strength in the global industrial economy.