Stocks to watch today: Manipal Health, Airtel, ONGC, Nykaa, BSE, LIC & more

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Indian benchmark indices, including the Sensex and Nifty 50, closed lower on Tuesday, snapping a four-session winning streak. • The Nifty fell 0.6% as investors engaged in profit booking following Monday's sharp rally and expressed caution over a new closing auction mechanism.

• 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.

• Markets are experiencing a partial reversal of Monday's geopolitical relief trade following new challenges from Iran. • Recent data suggests a strengthened earnings outlook for capital-goods and industrial companies, though elevated input prices remain a concern.

• Indian stock markets closed lower on Tuesday due to volatility from the new Closing Auction Session and forced retail square-offs during weekly expiry. • Investors are closely monitoring the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policy decisions and geopolitical developments in the Strait of Hormuz.