Rise Strong

Het nieuws zal een schok zijn voor het personeel, vooral bij Cranfield, maar de leiders van de instellingen zeggen dat de bedoeling groei is.

• 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.

• JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $13.2 billion, up 15% compared to Q1 2025, driven by higher net interest income and a 12% increase in investment banking revenues. • CEO Jamie Dimon stated that the bank is "well-positioned" despite macro uncertainties, with the firm raising its dividend by 5% to $1.16 per share and repurchasing $11 billion in stock during the quarter. • The bank's strong results contrasted with broader financial sector concerns about rising loan losses and credit quality, though JPMorgan's net charge-offs remained stable at 0.31% of loans.

• 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.

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.