Shares Rise

• Kraft Heinz reported Q1 2026 sales of $6,047 million, net income of $798 million, and basic EPS of $0.67, beating expectations. • Company completed $1.51 billion share repurchase and launched $1.10 billion tender offer for long-dated debt notes, affirming quarterly dividend of $0.40 payable June 26. • Results highlight early turnaround progress under CEO Steve Cahillane amid weak North American volumes and inflation pressures; projects $24.8 billion revenue by 2029.

• HSBC released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript showing results fell short of expectations amid challenging market conditions. • Despite the earnings miss, HSBC's stock price increased following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the bank's outlook. • The results highlight ongoing pressures in global banking, with potential impacts on investor sentiment toward international financial institutions listed in the US.

• BSE shares climbed 3% to Rs 3,833 on the NSE following robust March quarter results from the National Stock Exchange, which reported an 8% rise in consolidated net profit driven by equity derivatives trading growth. • The Nifty Capital Market index gained 1.5%, with 15 of 17 constituents in the green, boosted by NSE's performance and Angel One's positive April business update. • This upmove reflects renewed investor confidence in capital market firms amid broader market recovery and increased trading volumes.

• PepsiCo reported better-than-expected quarterly results on April 16, 2026, with shares rising 2.3% as customers bought more snacks. • Price cuts on Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos chips announced in February helped regain demand from price-sensitive consumers. • The earnings contribute to broader corporate profit growth exceeding analyst forecasts amid market optimism.

Micron Technology closed at $426 on March 13, 2026, up significantly year-to-date by about 50%, following analysts' reiteration of an outperform rating and price target increase to $500 from $320. The upgrade highlights Micron's strong positioning in memory chips despite broader market declines driven by oil surges and geopolitical tensions. This move underscores investor optimism in semiconductors even as the Nasdaq fell 0.9% and S&P 500 dropped 0.6% on Friday. Upcoming earnings could test sustained momentum amid sector volatility.

Nokia shares increased 1.4% on March 13, 2026, supported by robust trading volume as investors sought defensive plays amid S&P 500 and Nasdaq declines. The gain highlights telecom resilience in a session dominated by AI and crypto volatility. With VIX at 26.49, such stocks provide stability during consolidation. Future trading may hinge on 5G infrastructure spending news.