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Equity markets are bracing for a volatile, holiday-shortened week, influenced by US-China trade war developments and key Q4 earnings from Indian giants like Wipro and Infosys. Investors will closely monitor global cues, foreign investor activity, and inflation data. Market sentiment will also be affected by rupee-dollar movements and Brent crude oil prices amid significant global economic data releases.

US stocks experienced mixed performance as investors analyzed recent earnings reports amidst President Trump's tariff policies and criticism of the central bank. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw slight fluctuations. Upcoming tariff negotiations with numerous countries will be a key area of focus for traders.

Goldman Sachs announced a robust 16.6% profit surge for the first quarter, reaching $4.6 billion, surpassing analyst predictions. This growth was fueled by exceptional equity trading and financing performance, offsetting losses from public stock market investments. Revenues climbed to $15.1 billion, a 6% increase, driven by a 27% surge in equity trading revenue.

Wipro announced a rise in net profit for the March quarter. The IT giant's profit increased by 25.9 percent. However, the company anticipates a revenue decline in the upcoming quarter. This forecast reflects global economic uncertainties. Despite challenges, Wipro secured large deals and improved client satisfaction. The company's employee count saw a slight increase. Wipro declared an interim dividend.

Wipro's performance was impacted by market uncertainties, leading to a cautious approach from clients despite a strong demand for transformation projects. The company's Q4 results disappointed investors, causing a stock price decline. CEO Srini Pallia noted that clients are prioritizing cost reduction and AI-led efficiency amid the uncertain macro environment, impacting large transformation programs.

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' faces a box office slump, earning an estimated Rs 6 lakh on its 20th day, despite the Good Friday holiday. Newer releases like 'Kesari Chapter 2' and 'Jaat' are providing stiff competition. Analysts cite underwhelming word-of-mouth and storyline as reasons for the film's decline.

Sikandar, starring Salman Khan, has experienced a significant box office drop, earning an estimated Rs 26 lakh on its 16th day, a steep decline from its opening day collection. Despite a strong start boosted by the Eid holiday, the film's earnings dwindled in the following weeks.

HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are poised to release their Q4 FY25 financial results, with HDFC Bank showcasing a 7.7% year-on-year increase in advances, reaching Rs 27.73 lakh crore. ICICI Bank is anticipated to reveal robust earnings, projecting a 10-15% rise in net profit, driven by improvements in asset quality and a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings.

Cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong's Twitter fame soared after Elon Musk followed her, leading to substantial earnings. Musk reportedly proposed having a child with Fong, which she declined. The relationship soured when Fong shared this proposal with friends, including Ashley St. Clair, who also claims to have a child with Musk.

Cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong is at the center of controversy following a Wall Street Journal report alleging Elon Musk proposed she have his child. Fong has stated she will not publicly address the matter. She denied leaking the story and requested exclusion from the WSJ report, emphasizing her preference for privacy.

Crypto journalist Tiffany Fong found herself at the center of bizarre rumors, including speculation about a pregnancy with Elon Musk's child, which she denied. A Wall Street Journal report revealed Musk had messaged Fong about having his child, a proposition she declined. Subsequently, Musk unfollowed her on X, leading to a decline in her online engagement and income.

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' is struggling at the box office, witnessing a significant drop in its third week. The Eid release, also starring Rashmika Mandanna, has earned an estimated Rs 14 lakh on its 18th day, struggling to cross Rs 110 crore. Despite a strong opening, collections declined steadily, impacted by weak reviews and new releases like Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2'.

Salman Khan's action film 'Sikandar' is struggling at the box office, with collections dwindling after a strong opening. Despite an initial boost from Eid, the film's earnings have dropped significantly, reaching a low of Rs 25 lakh on Tuesday. It's now facing challenges in crossing the Rs 110 crore mark domestically.

Tamannaah Bhatia's supernatural thriller 'Odela 2' hit theaters on April 17, 2025, garnering a decent opening with initial collections exceeding Rs 8 lakhs. The film, a sequel to 'Odela Railway Station,' sees Tamannaah as Shiva Shakthi, a devotee protecting her village from evil. While Telugu markets showed moderate occupancy, Hindi regions had a subdued response.

UnitedHealth Group shares saw a big drop. The company lowered its 2025 earnings prediction. This was due to higher medical costs in its Medicare plans. Other health insurance companies like Elevance and CVS Health also experienced declines. Hospital companies like HCA Healthcare, however, saw gains. The health insurance sector faces increasing challenges.