Market news archive — page 27

Volkswagen reported a second-quarter profit decline on weak production and sales volume, while trimming its 2026 revenue forecast and maintaining a stated margin view, according to multiple reports.

Two-company earnings updates—Volkswagen cutting its 2026 sales forecast after a Q2 profit dip, and Edwards Lifesciences reporting softer Q2 profit but a higher 2026 sales outlook—shape investors' view on autos and medical devices.

Reports place Stripe at the center of two high-profile takeover discussions, with one suggesting a $53 billion bid for PayPal and another indicating talks to acquire OpenRouter in a separate deal valued around $10 billion, per WSJ-referenced outlets.

Brent crude climbs above $100 a barrel amid renewed Middle East supply fears after attacks on Saudi oil assets, with markets noting political rhetoric adding to supply concerns.

July PMI data show Japan's composite expanding at a faster pace on AI-driven manufacturing demand, while Australia’s services-led rebound lifts the composite to its strongest since early in the year.

Allianz agreed to acquire HSBC’s Singapore life insurance business for roughly $2.1 billion, according to CNBC and Investing.com reports.

June Japan inflation shows a modest uptick in core prices, aligning with economists’ forecasts and underscoring renewed price pressures after a four-year low

Stocks closed lower in the U.S. while several exchange-traded funds notable for tracking internet and consumer staples sectors moved beneath their 200-day moving averages.

CNBC and Investing.com report the Pentagon has awarded Oracle a ten-year software contract valued at up to about seven billion dollars for on-premises deployments.

Canadian equities retreat as crude oil jumps on supply concerns and market worries about U.S. monetary tightening, while the loonie strengthens on oil-driven demand signals.

After-hours trading followed Intel's results with broader moves in AMD, Arm and several other names, as investors digested the latest earnings and guidance

Intel beats estimates on stronger sales and earnings expectations and signals increased investment in AI-related growth amid broad demand, with shares showing a strong year-to-date rally according to reports.

Treasury prices moved lower while mortgage rates rose, with the 30-year fixed rate at Freddie Mac reaching a multi-month high for the period ending July 23.

Shares of Cerebras rose following reports of a collaboration with AMD to combine technologies for AI systems.

Hackers seized Vlad Tenev’s X account to promote a non-existent memecoin, posting a supposed contract address and false claims of listing on Robinhood

Goldman Sachs CEO backs the crypto market structure bill amid banking worries over stablecoin provisions, signaling support for a regulatory framework ahead of an expected Congressional vote.

The Senate blocked a measure aimed at curbing presidential war powers over Iran, leaving dissension in Congress and ongoing regional tension at the center of policy debate

Microsoft expands its partnership with Databricks to enable AI tailored to enterprise contexts, as Databricks broadens its Azure collaboration and plans to leverage more custom chips for AI workloads.

UBS flags the Norwegian krone as a leading FX pick amid expectations oil’s rally will be limited, with markets sensitive to Middle East developments but cushioned by anticipated adjustments in the oil market.

Three listed securities are poised to trade without their forthcoming cash distributions, with ex-dividend dates set for GE HealthCare, Blackstone Long Short Credit Income Fund, and KNOT Offshore Partners

Following Tesla's quarterly results misses, analysts from multiple outlets trimmed price targets and highlighted key support levels as investors reassess the stock

Markets monitor a proposed overhaul of Social Security as lawmakers consider expedited changes, while AARP publicly opposes fast-tracking the legislation amid an estimated 3.8% COLA for 2027

The European Central Bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged amid volatile energy prices, with officials noting inflation staying well above target for an extended period and traders weighing a potential September move.

A consortium led by Strategy and BlackRock pledges $15 million to bolster Bitcoin against potential quantum computing threats, with funding directed independently and no bearing on governance or protocol decisions.

Ameriprise Financial reported an uptick in second-quarter profit, helped by higher fee income, as peers in the sector also posted rising profits in the period.

Canadian retail sales rose 1.0% in May, with a broad-based gain across sectors and revisions to prior-month data, according to multiple reports.

Freeport-McMoRan reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, driven by higher copper prices and an improvement versus the prior-year period.

Reports say the proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement would require Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords and explicitly exclude enrichment activities, according to statements attributed to the former president.

Initial US jobless claims fell to 187,000 for the week ended July 18, well below consensus, with revisions to prior weeks and continuing claims also showing a decline.

Analysts highlighted a bigger spending forecast from Alphabet after its quarterly results, with concerns about cash burn as AI investment accelerates and mixed market reactions in equities and oil

A slate of large-name companies across healthcare, travel, logistics, retail and industrials have set July 23, 2026, for conference calls to discuss their Q2 26 or Q1 26 earnings results.

CertiK data show crypto-related home invasions spiked, with France accounting for a majority of verified wrench attacks in the first half of 2026, as total losses from these incidents climbed year over year.

Geely will manufacture electric vehicles at Ford's Spanish facility through a new joint venture, with operations slated to begin in the first half of 2027 and the first vehicles rolling off the line in 2028, according to multiple reports.

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares rose after reports that the company posted higher second-quarter income versus a year earlier, according to Investing.com and Nasdaq coverage.

The European Union leveled a roughly 890 million euro fine against Google for alleged preferential treatment of its own services, with regulators describing the move as part of enforcement under a landmark digital regulation

T-Mobile reports rising earnings as customers move to higher-tier premium plans, boosting its free cash flow forecast amid strategic plan changes.

Brent crude climbs toward the $100 level amid reports of Red Sea attacks and escalation around the Strait of Hormuz, while Dutch and UK gas contracts push higher on persistent regional tensions

A rally in WTI crude toward the $90 area and reports on Plains All American's high-yield pipeline profile frame the latest energy market narrative.

Macquarie Group has appointed Greg Ward as chief executive, signaling a transition in leadership as long-time head Shemara Wikramanayake steps down from the top role, with investors welcoming the insider pick.

Houthis say they attacked Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising concerns over a new chokepoint as tensions in the region escalate, with oil markets responding to the development.

Australia’s June labor market defied forecasts with a strong employment gain, while the jobless rate remained unchanged at 4.4% as participation stayed steady.

Futures point to a higher start for U.S. equities as traders await after-hours results from Tesla and Alphabet, while the Nasdaq leads a pre-market dip on higher oil prices

Gold holds above $4,130 amid ongoing Middle East tensions while investors weigh higher-rate concerns, with oil also on the rise and markets on edge

Lawmakers weigh ethics and other provisions in a revised crypto clarity bill as negotiators push forward and markets keep a cautious stance

Raymond James Financial reported a rise in third-quarter profit driven by strength in its capital markets activities, with confirming notes from outlets that similar earnings gains appeared in other finance-sector names.

The United States moves to formalize civilian nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia, expanding strategic ties while Congress reviews the agreement under the Atomic Energy Act

Las Vegas Sands reported a quarterly profit and revenue decline tied to Macau weakness, triggering after-hours stock moves alongside a slate of earnings calls scheduled for July 22, 2026.

Southwest Airlines reported a profit uptick in the second quarter as elevated fares helped cover fuel expenses, while its guidance for the third quarter came in below expectations due to rising fuel costs.

IBM posts a Q2 earnings miss, but shares advance as investors weigh a reduced annual forecast against cost-cutting and AI initiatives, including a new coding tool.

A security breach linked to OpenAI’s cyber models reportedly breached Hugging Face, prompting notable industry reaction and a praised local run of a Chinese AI model as a workaround.