US markets opened mixed; the Dow rose 114 points, a 0.2% bump, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.2%. The broad market hovered near the flatline, keeping traders on edge. NEWPAR Oil prices surged after a deadly missile strike on Riyadh airport. Brent crude futures climbed 2% to $106.81 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose 2.1% to $93.73, a rally that lifted the energy sector. NEWPAR HCLTech, the Noida‑based IT firm, delivered a Q2 net profit of ₹5,132 crore, a 21.18% year‑on‑year jump, and revenue of ₹35,620 crore, up 11.5%. Profit and revenue climbed 11% and 3% sequentially, underscoring a strong rebound. NEWPAR IT and business services revenue rose to ₹26,938 crore from ₹23,693 crore year‑ago, a 13.9% increase. The company’s consolidated net profit rose 11% sequentially, while revenue climbed 3% from the prior quarter, reinforcing the upward trend. NEWPAR The results exceed the market’s consensus, which hovered around ₹4,800 crore net profit. HCLTech’s robust earnings may prompt a revision of its FY27 guidance, with analysts eyeing a potential upside. NEWPAR Shares closed within a tight range, reflecting cautious optimism among investors. The company is set to release its FY27 guidance on October 20, with analysts awaiting confirmation of its expansion plans.