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Wall Street saw a mixed trading session Friday, with the nasdaq and S&P 500 climbing on strong Intel earnings and AI optimism. However, the Dow Jones dipped. Meanwhile, oil prices eased on potential US-Iran diplomatic talks, and a ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon boosted sentiment. Tech giants like Meta and Microsoft announced job cuts amidst AI investments.

Claire Mazumdar, 37 years of age, currently heads Bicara Therapeutics as its founder and CEO. The firm, which was incubated by Biocon and later listed on nasdaq, went public in 2024 and now has a market valuation of over $1.6 billion.

Computer scientist Adam Back, whose work influenced Bitcoin's design, repeatedly denies being Satoshi Nakamoto. He believes the founder's anonymity has been crucial for Bitcoin's growth, preventing single-point capture and fostering its perception as a digital commodity. Back views Bitcoin's current institutional adoption, including ETFs, as a positive, decentralized evolution.

Why Claire Mazumdar? Because, according to her aunt and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, "I think she has proved to me that she can run a company."

Wall Street futures climbed Wednesday as President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, easing immediate escalation fears. Despite Pakistani mediation, tensions remain with US naval blockades and Iranian ship seizures. Investors favor a negotiated peace over conflict. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from GE Vernova and Adobe, also boosted market sentiment, with Tesla and Southwest Airlines earnings awaited.

Global markets experienced a downturn as oil prices surged due to renewed fears of escalating Middle East conflict. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, following alleged ceasefire breaches, has unsettled investors. This uncertainty looms as crucial negotiations between Iran and the US approach, with Tehran indicating reluctance to participate under current conditions.

Asian markets showed a mixed performance today. Japan's Nikkei 225 reached new record highs, boosted by technology stocks amid the AI boom. However, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran, tempered investor sentiment across other regions. Investors are now keenly awaiting key central bank decisions this week.

The sell-off was widespread, extending beyond large-cap stocks to the broader market. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index was down 0.5%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index fell more than 1%.

Nvidia's stock hit a record high, surpassing $5 trillion in market value, driven by immense investor confidence in artificial intelligence chips. This surge follows strong performance from other chipmakers and a broader tech sector rebound, despite earlier concerns. With AI demand showing no signs of slowing, Nvidia remains a key player in the global race.

Indian markets rallied Tuesday, buoyed by hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire extension and strong economic data. Retail sales exceeded expectations, while corporate earnings from UnitedHealth and Quest Diagnostics boosted sentiment. Despite some tech sector jitters, investor optimism prevailed, pushing indices higher and oil prices lower.

Asian markets faltered after touching record highs, weighed down by surging oil prices and lingering US-Iran peace talk uncertainties. Japan's Nikkei briefly crossed 60,000 before retreating. Escalating Middle East tensions, including shipping disruptions, fueled oil price spikes, impacting investor sentiment across the region. Despite a Wall Street rally, regional markets succumbed to geopolitical anxieties.

Global markets surged Friday as easing West Asia tensions spurred a broad risk rally. Wall Street benchmarks hit record highs, led by small-cap stocks, as falling oil prices boosted confidence. Investors anticipate an end to the conflict, with US President Trump expressing optimism for a swift resolution and a deal on uranium.

Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selling. Shares of Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services fell between 2 per cent and 4 per cent after Infosys’ fourth-quarter results failed to meet market expectations.

Asian markets showed a mixed performance Tuesday, with Tokyo and Seoul indices climbing on tech strength. Investors are closely watching potential US-Iran peace talks, which are offering some optimism, but geopolitical risks and high oil prices are keeping markets cautious. Developments around the Strait of Hormuz remain a key concern for global oil supply.