Market news archive — page 29

Google broadens its Gemini AI family with lower-cost, more efficient variants while signaling ongoing delays to its flagship model, alongside new cybersecurity offerings aimed at enterprise users.

Two tech giants, Apple and Nvidia, are locked in a competition for the title of the world's largest company by market capitalization, with reports noting Nvidia's recent ascendancy and ongoing debate over which is the better buy.

Stocks assess potential buy-the-dip cases amid a July slide, with silver flagged for a new dip-buy zone and the S&P 500's CAPE indicator reaching a long-run high

Markets look to extend an initial rebound on strong earnings, with chip-related equities rebounding and select industrials rising despite mixed results in the autos sector

Genuine Parts posts a second-quarter profit drop and lowers its full-year outlook, citing inflation and softer consumer spending as the primary drivers behind the weaker performance.

Novo Nordisk filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly alleging deceptive GLP-1 weight-loss advertising and seeking permanent cessation of the ads plus corrective advertising.

Northrop Grumman lifts its 2026 MTM-adjusted earnings outlook, citing strong demand for its technologies and a higher range for full-year earnings per share.

Cryptocurrency markets rose following a Clarity progress report, with gains helped by speculation over a framework for crypto market structure, as Asian chip stocks recovered and broader equities remained mixed on regional tensions.

Boeing asks Washington to intervene over what reports describe as a record EU loan to Airbus, as the two firms prepare for a potential 2030 aircraft development cycle.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that risk is underpriced in markets and says he would not buy equities or Treasurys at current levels, a stance that contrasts with investors' recent willingness to look past shocks

Grayscale filed an S-1 for a spot Worldcoin ETF, marking the first US listing linked to Sam Altman’s biometric crypto project, with Worldcoin’s token rising on the news

Uganda Airlines has placed its first direct order with Boeing for eight aircraft, including 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner models, as Boeing faces broader market dynamics around production and deliveries.

Investors await a busy earnings week as Alphabet unveils Q2 results on July 22 while General Motors previews quarterly figures ahead of the trading day

New UK prime minister Burnham unveils a policy to scrap VAT on energy bills from October, setting up a market-facing test of his administration and its ability to ease living costs.

Defense equities gained on news of John Healey's appointment as UK finance minister, with investors and stakeholders weighing the potential policy changes and political dynamics surrounding the new leadership.

Germany’s ZEW sentiment index climbed in July, signaling an improving but still mixed outlook, with the current conditions component remaining subdued while the expectations gauge rose to its highest since February.

A cross-party UK parliamentary group is examining why banks block crypto firms' accounts and payments, and whether this banking chokepoint hinders the sector's development.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of inflows, with roughly $727 million accumulated in the run, including a $227 million day, as bitcoin traded above $65,000

Markets priced a high probability of a Federal Reserve rate hold as Kevin Warsh’s inflation testimony surfaced, while gold advanced amid tensions in the Middle East and shifting rate expectations.

Samsung Electronics announces a dedicated robotics division as part of its strategy to advance physical AI, appointing a former Hyundai executive to head strategy, a move reflected in a rising stock reaction

Cardinal Health to buy AdaptHealth's Diabetes Health unit and Strive Medical for a total consideration of $360 million, in a deal announced for completion pending customary approvals.

The United States condemned China’s actions after a Philippine sailor was injured at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, ahead of regional meetings and with high-profile diplomats in attendance.

The London Stock Exchange aims to launch an overnight trading venue in 2027, seeking to compete with crypto markets and tokenized equity platforms that offer around-the-clock access.

Multiple equities and funds slipped under their 200-day moving averages in Monday trading, signaling potential near-term technical weakness across a diverse set of issuers.

The United States announces a new round of tariffs on Canadian goods, focusing on alcohol, dairy and automotive products, amid ongoing disputes and a fraught USMCA review process.

Arvind Raman, director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, will serve as acting director of CAISI after the agency’s head resigns following a brief tenure

Gasoline in the United States climbs above $4 per gallon amid ongoing Iran tensions and rising oil prices, with markets watching how the conflict could influence energy costs and related equities

Cardano has implemented its first major protocol upgrade delivered entirely by community voting, moving the network to version 11 in a historic governance milestone.

JetBlue secured takeoff and landing slots at LaGuardia tied to Spirit’s exit, with plans to shift operations toward the Marine Air Terminal as space at the airport remains scarce

Canada’s inflation readings cooled expectations for further rate hikes, weighing on the Canadian dollar while leaving markets divided on equities amid global uncertainty

A California court granted a temporary restraining order that halts Paramount's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery amid an antitrust lawsuit by state attorneys general.

Bitmine, led by Tom Lee, reduced its pace of Ether acquisitions while completing an $86 million stock repurchase and pursuing a stake near 5% of Ethereum’s supply

Investors edged lower on Chipotle Mexican Grill shares amid a broader mood of caution around consumer spending, according to reports noting the market is reassessing what the fast-casual chain might be missing.

Nasdaq outlines SpaceX and Archer Aviation as standout aerospace stocks for 2026, while midday trading highlights show both names among the day’s most active stocks

Strategy boosted its cash reserves to about $3.2 billion after selling MicroStrategy shares, while continuing to hold its Bitcoin, according to multiple outlets reporting on the same development.

The Conference Board’s leading economic index fell in June, extending a dip from May and April gains and topping no one’s expectations for a steeper drop.

Oil prices ease from near-term highs as Iran indicates diplomatic efforts with the United States continue through mediators, influencing European markets and broader risk sentiment.

Hut 8 signs a long-term AI data-center lease worth $9.8 billion, prompting renewed investor interest in AI compute capacity and sending related equity higher as the Texas campus moves to full commercialization.

The Strategy's cash pile reaches $3.225 billion while bitcoin holdings remain unchanged, with funds earmarked for preferred-dividend payments; a separate critique targets Bitcoin's BIP-110.

Analyst roundups flag Apple, Nvidia and peers as key names, while Nasdaq highlights Apple's potential to overtake Nvidia in value through AI partnerships rather than aggressive internal spending

Brookfield Asset Management and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board have agreed to acquire LXP Industrial Trust in a cash deal valued at about $5.2 billion, including debt.

Boeing’s chief executive indicated the company will need several years to repair its finances before pursuing a successor to the 737 MAX, shifting focus toward stabilizing core operations.

Hyperliquid plans to roll out decentralized, permissionless prediction markets beginning on testnet and advancing to mainnet with the HIP-4 upgrade

CuspAI raises a $450 million round with backing from the UK government and Jeff Bezos, while partnering with Nvidia to advance AI-driven discovery of materials used in chip manufacturing

The Bank of Korea plans a September phase of its CBDC pilot, expanding participation to nine banks and testing tokenized won for retail and government subsidy payments within a broader blockchain network.

Oil markets remain calm despite ongoing US‑Iran tensions as diplomatic channels and mediator-led talks continue amid attacks and strategic concerns over key shipping routes.

Domino’s reported quarterly results fell short of expectations as weak consumer demand and competitive pressures weighed on sales and profit, reflecting broader consumer-spending headwinds.

The rupee hit a two-month trough on rising oil prices, while bitcoin hovered near $64,000 as Brent crude surged on geopolitical tensions, with tech equities and AI-related stocks weighing on risk sentiment.

Reports indicate Andy Burnham could become UK prime minister, sparking market jitters amid external pressure from Trump over North Sea oil policy

SMBC Aviation Capital contracted for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets while FAA confirms certification of the MAX 7 and MAX 10 is anticipated in the near term, signaling renewed momentum for Boeing's narrow-body lineup.