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- EconomyOppenheimer upgrades Ecolab on AI growth, Berkshire subsidiary eyed for AI-driven expansion
Investors are digesting Oppenheimer’s upgrade of Ecolab to Outperform amid AI-growth expectations, with separate notes highlighting Greg Abel’s view of AI-powered expansion for a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary
- StocksJPMorgan upgrades 3M and Emerson Electric to Overweight ahead of earnings
JPMorgan upgrades 3M and Emerson Electric to overweight ahead of upcoming earnings, signaling a more positive stance from the bank on the two industrials
- EconomyTaylor Farms to recall products linked to cyclospora outbreak, reports say
Taylor Farms is preparing a recall of certain salad products amid reports linking its items to a cyclospora outbreak, with details emerging from Bloomberg News through Investing.com
- EconomyUS July preliminary UMich sentiment climbs to 54.4, beats expectations
preliminary University of Michigan July reading shows consumer sentiment rising more than expected, with current conditions and expectations components improving against forecasts
- ForexUS June Industrial Production Edges Up, Misses Some Expectations
June industrial production rose modestly, underscoring a softer expansion in U.S. manufacturing as capacity use and output data diverged from earlier estimates.
- MarketsApple climbs past Nvidia to become world’s most valuable company
Apple has surpassed Nvidia to lead as the world’s most valuable company as investors reassess the AI-related growth mix and the dynamics of the chipmaker’s leadership.
- EconomyU.S. housing starts rebound in June, surpassing expectations
June housing starts in the United States rose more than anticipated, with the Commerce Department detailing a notable rebound after weakness in prior periods, while permits and prior-month readings provide context for the housing market's momentum.
- EconomyChinese airlines add Airbus jets in fleet-expansion push
Investing.com and CNBC report a major Airbus order by Chinese carriers, with figures ranging from 55 to 95 jets and multi-billion-dollar price tags as fleets are rebuilt post-pandemic
- EconomyMarkets soften as AI jitters and Middle East tensions weigh TSX and Europe
Investors tracked a pullback in TSX futures and European stocks amid ongoing AI-related concerns and regional tensions in the Middle East, with combined pressures hitting risk assets.
- StocksIntuitive Surgical shares slip after second-quarter earnings increase and guidance
Investors reacted to Intuitive Surgical’s improved Q2 results and its outlook for 2026, even as the stock traded lower following the report, according to multiple outlets.
- StocksChip sell-off weighs on global stocks as Netflix hits guidance mood
Global stock futures retreat as a slide in chipmakers precedes trading, with Netflix earnings softening investor sentiment and amplifying selling pressure
- ForexEurozone June CPI confirms inflation cooled to 2.8% as core and services pressures ease
Eurozone inflation slowed to 2.8% in June, with softer service- and core-price pressures offsetting persistent energy costs, while the final reading matched the preliminary estimate
- StocksAsian shares slide for second straight session on tech sell-off
Asian equities extended losses as investors reassessed lofty AI-driven valuations, with analysts describing the market mood as a bloodbath for tech shares.
- EconomyMoonshot AI unveils Kimi model to rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Moonshot AI presents its Kimi model, signaling stronger competition with leading U.S. AI labs, while market moves reflect investor focus on open-source and frontier capabilities.
- StocksASSA ABLOY shares rise after higher Q2 net income
ASSA ABLOY reported higher net income for Q2 2026, fueling a rally in its stock as investors weigh the quarterly improvement against the prior year
- StocksColes ends Greencross takeover talks with TPG, shares rise
Coles Group has halted discussions with TPG Capital over a potential Greencross Pet Wellness acquisition, a move that led to a jump in Coles shares as investors reacted to the news.
- StocksVolvo Q2 profit rises on stronger truck deliveries and higher orders
Volvo AB reported higher second-quarter profit driven by stronger truck deliveries and a jump in orders, while construction equipment deliveries lagged
- ForexSeven & i in talks to invest in Poland’s Zabka to expand in Europe
Reports indicate Seven & i Holdings is in stake discussions with Poland’s Zabka to broaden its European footprint, lifting Seven & i shares on the news.
- MarketsIndia's SBI Funds Management IPO draws $31 billion in bids
India's biggest asset-manager IPO this year attracted sweeping institutional demand, with bids totaling about $31 billion as the offering closed.
- EconomyNew Zealand CPI Seen Rising to Two-Year High on Oil-Driven Inflation
New Zealand's consumer price index is expected to climb to a two-year high in the June quarter as higher oil prices push inflation, with food costs contributing a notable share of the CPI increase
- CommoditiesOil climbs as US-Iran tensions intensify and Red Sea route threat emerges
Oil prices advanced as Iran signaled retaliation against potential U.S. actions targeting its infrastructure, with reports also noting the risk of Red Sea disruption amid escalating hostilities
- StocksSpaceX Starship aborts before liftoff on 13th test, shares retreat
SpaceX halted its Starship launch attempt during the 13th flight test, with founder Elon Musk signaling a future attempt, as markets weighed the mission's impact on the company and its broader ambitions.
- StocksAlphabet shares slide as Gemini delays intensify AI race concerns
Reports of Gemini launch delays and unmet internal goals weigh on Alphabet, with shares dropping as investors digest potential competitive gaps in AI development.
- MarketsNetflix trims What We Watched disclosures as earnings outlook misses Wall Street
Netflix is cutting back on its public What We Watched viewing data while facing a tepid earnings outlook that did not meet Wall Street expectations, prompting a stock pullback amid broader market caution.
- CryptoMorgan Stanley extends crypto trading to E*TRADE clients via Zero Hash
Morgan Stanley-backed E*TRADE now offers spot trading and custody of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana through a partnership with Zero Hash, expanding the bank's cryptocurrency access for eligible retail customers.
- StocksAlphabet shares slide after report of Gemini 3.5 Pro AI delay
Stocks of Alphabet fell after reports that its Gemini 3.5 Pro artificial intelligence model faces delays, despite the company previously indicating internal use and a broader rollout expected next month.
- EconomyCFTC Probes Teleprompter Operator Tied to Trump Statements and Kalshi Bets
Regulators investigate a teleprompter operator for Trump amid insider-trading claims and bets linked to Trump statements on a Kalshi platform, as authorities assess potential market implications
- CryptoCitadel Securities backs Crypto.com with $400 million funding at $20 billion valuation
Citadel Securities commits $400 million in a funding round valuing Crypto.com at $20 billion, enabling expansion into tokenized securities and derivatives.
- CryptoVisa launches stablecoin platform to let banks issue, manage and settle digital dollars
Visa debuts a stablecoin platform enabling banks and fintechs to issue, manage, and settle digital dollars within its payments network, expanding competition for Circle's Open USD
- StocksNetflix earnings eyed after hours as investors weigh ads, engagement and growth outlook
Investors and traders are awaiting Netflix's after-hours earnings, focusing on the ad-supported strategy, engagement metrics, and the potential implications for growth amid a evolving content landscape
- StocksMicron signs auto-chip supply deals with seven suppliers, including Qualcomm
Micron Technology has struck strategic agreements with seven automotive suppliers, including Qualcomm, to secure long-term memory and storage for AI-enabled automobile components, a move that coincided with a drop in Micron’s stock.
- StocksShort sellers pile into SpaceX as stock slips back to IPO price
Analysts and data trackers show a surge in short positions against SpaceX as the stock retreats toward its initial IPO level, with notable profits reported by Ortex on the move.
- StocksU.S. retail sales rise 0.2% in June as auto dealers lift overall gains
June U.S. retail sales edged higher on stronger motor vehicle and parts dealer activity, while gas stations posted a notable decline, with inflation-adjusted sales also up modestly for the month.
- CryptoAlpaca raises $135 million to expand tokenized stock infrastructure
Alpaca secures $135 million in funding to scale its tokenized stock infrastructure, with extensive custody of underlying assets and expansion into tokenized markets and AI-native finance.
- StocksDistribution Solutions to be Taken Private by LKCM Headwater for $35/Share
Distribution Solutions Group agrees to be acquired by LKCM Headwater affiliates for $35 a share in cash, with the deal sending the stock higher in pre-market trading and fueling a notable one-day rally.
- EconomyMerck wins FDA nod for first oral cholesterol pill Lipfendra
Merck receives U.S. FDA approval for Lipfendra, the first oral cholesterol-lowering pill to meet the regulator’s approval standards, according to reports from CNBC and Investing.com.
- EconomyPhilly Fed manufacturing index surges in July, beating expectations
The Philadelphia Fed’s July manufacturing index jumped sharply, outperforming forecasts and reflecting stronger activity in the region’s factory sector.
- ForexUS retail sales rise 0.2% in June as consumer spending stays resilient
U.S. retail activity edged higher in June, signaling continued consumer spending strength despite higher interest rates and energy-price uncertainty.
- EconomyState Street reports strong Q2 profit rise on fee income growth
State Street posted a double‑digit jump in quarterly profit, driven by higher fee income, according to multiple outlets reporting on the second quarter results.
- StocksUnitedHealth up, chips slide as TSMC earnings influence premarket moves
Premarket trading sees UnitedHealth rally while semiconductor peers pull back, following TSMC earnings that influenced traders ahead of the regular session
- EconomyUS initial jobless claims fall to 208k as labor market holds firm
U.S. initial jobless claims dropped to 208,000 last week, underscoring ongoing resilience in the labor market amid softer economic activity elsewhere.
- EconomyU.S. Bancorp posts record quarterly revenue as BTIG deal supports growth
U.S. Bancorp reported a record quarterly net revenue on the back of loan growth, with BTIG contributing to expansion and the company guiding solid revenue growth for FY26
- EconomyCitizens Financial Q2 profit rises on interest income and fees
Citizens Financial Group reports higher second-quarter earnings, boosted by stronger net interest income and fee income, according to multiple outlets.
- MarketsEli Lilly to buy AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion, expanding psychedelics program
Eli Lilly agreed to acquire psychedelic drug developer AtaiBeckley for 2.8 billion dollars, with investors and markets reacting to the strategic move into experimental therapies based on DMT and MDMA
- StocksSwedish Orphan Biovitrum sees higher Q2 net income, issues FY26 guidance
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum reported a rise in quarterly net income and issued full-year guidance for FY26, prompting attention from investors and market participants.
- CryptoTether invests $20 million in Argentine neobank Ualá as Latin America push widens
Tether has placed a $20 million investment into Argentine neobank Ualá, joining a funding round that was disclosed earlier and highlighting a regional expansion strategy while regulatory constraints prevent immediate USDT use
- StocksVINCI Energies launches tender to acquire All for One Group SE, stock soars
Vinci SA via its VINCI Energies unit launches a voluntary public tender offer to acquire All for One Group SE, sparking a sharp rally in the German business software specialist's shares.
- MarketsHyundai to buy SoftBank’s Boston Dynamics stake, signals robotics push
Hyundai Motor is set to acquire SoftBank's stake in Boston Dynamics, underscoring Hyundai's renewed focus on robotics and automation as part of its broader technology strategy.
- MarketsTSMC posts record quarter as investors lock in gains after surge
TSMC reports a record quarterly performance with a 77% jump in profit, while the stock slides in New York as investors take profits on the news
- StocksABB to acquire Rotork in $5.5 billion deal; Rotork shares jump
ABB agrees to acquire Rotork in a deal valued at roughly $5.5 billion, triggering a sharp rally in Rotork’s stock as investors digest the strategic move.