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Metropolis Healthcare shares: As per its Q2FY26 business update, consolidated growth was driven by strong demand for preventive health check-ups through its TruHealth and wellness services.

Motilal Oswal has identified 27 top stock picks across six sectors, anticipating a bottom for earnings growth in Q2 FY26. The brokerage highlights companies poised to benefit from structural reforms and steady demand, with specific recommendations in financials, consumer discretionary, technology, automobiles, industrials, and healthcare.

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam anticipates India s corporate earnings to rebound from January 2026. He sees the second half of the financial year showing stronger growth after a period of subdued performance. Subramaniam believes the IT sector correction is overdone and AI job cuts signal smart realignment. Investors are advised to accumulate quality stocks for an expected earnings upcycle in 2026.

WeWork India s IPO faces scrutiny as InGovern highlights financial weaknesses and disclosure issues. The company s lease costs are high, and profits rely on tax credits. Promoter share pledges also raise investor questions. The IPO is an Offer for Sale, meaning no funds go to the company. WeWork India s valuation is considered premium compared to peers.

Bank of India shares rose 2.8% after a strong Q2 performance, driven by 11.8% YoY growth in global business. Domestic and global deposits, as well as gross advances, showed robust growth, reflecting healthy credit demand and strong retail traction.

Bitcoin neared $124,610, Ethereum reclaimed $4,700, and BNB hit a fresh all-time high above $1,200, supported by strong institutional inflows, a weaker dollar, and positive technical indicators. The broader cryptocurrency market showed robust gains over the past week.

Goldman Sachs has significantly boosted its gold price forecast to $4,900 per ounce by December 2026, citing robust ETF inflows and anticipated central bank purchases. Analysts believe risks lean towards further upside, driven by private sector diversification and potential U.S. interest rate cuts, pushing gold towards the $4,000 mark.

J.P. Morgan upgrades eurozone equities to “overweight,” citing attractive valuations, policy support, and growth catalysts. Analysts highlight sector opportunities, manageable risks, and a Euro Stoxx 50 year-end target of 5,800.

LG Electronics India and Tata Capital have launched significant IPOs, collectively worth over Rs 27,000 crore, creating a competitive investment landscape. While Tata Capital aims to bolster its lending business, LG Electronics India, a market leader in home appliances, is drawing investor attention with its strong financials and brand power.

Brokerages are recommending five Nifty stocks for investors. These companies operate in sectors like automobiles, defense, infrastructure, and finance. Analysts see potential returns of up to 19 percent. Tata Motors, Bharat Electronics, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, and Larsen & Toubro are among the stocks with new buy calls. Strong order books and demand are key factors driving these recommendations.