📈 Market Recap: Mixed Close, Earnings Focus Indian markets closed **mixed** on Friday. Major US indices concluded the week **flat** overall as the corporate earnings season commenced. Sectoral performance in the US was split. **Healthcare stocks declined**, whereas **chipmakers registered gains**. Financial shares faced pressure due to investor concerns over potential interest rate caps, despite solid earnings reports from banks. The market focus is now shifting to the upcoming week, anticipating a fresh wave of corporate earnings announcements.