Market news archive — page 4

The new foldable iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999, triggers initial carrier promotions from major U.S. carriers, while analysts note there is no price war yet and markets react to the debut.

Gold traded between $4,317.33 and $4,479.90 on September 10, 2026, last at $4,317.33 (-2.23%).

Silver traded between $63.60 and $68.98 on September 10, 2026, last at $63.60 (-4.07%).

Lahontan Gold Corp. named Billy Choi as chief financial officer to replace John McNeice, who is stepping down from the role.

Nvidia’s leadership signals cybersecurity as the forthcoming key application area for AI, with the company’s growth outlook highlighted as promising on the AI frontier.

Swap markets are pricing a Bank of England rate increase within months after Governor Andrew Bailey flagged upside inflation risks tied to surging oil prices.

US producer prices climbed in August, with the final-demand PPI up 0.4% month-on-month as energy costs contribute, while annual inflation for the measure edged higher

Bank of America officials say rising bond yields aren’t threatening AI-related trading activity, while consumer spending and credit conditions stay healthy despite higher gasoline costs.

New research suggests improvements in computations related to Shor’s algorithm lower quantum-attack timelines, while Ethereum plans to reduce quantum-safe privacy costs with a proposed upgrade change.

Nvidia has formed a collaboration with eight Australian firms to support a 2 gigawatt AI compute capacity expansion by 2027, aligned to a broader push into the country’s cloud and AI infrastructure.

Copper futures and related stocks moved lower as reports indicate a White House tariff plan affecting copper imports has stalled amid affordability concerns.

Thursday’s coverage highlights a wave of notable analyst ratings covering Nvidia, AMD, Meta and other big-name stocks, reflecting ongoing street focus on sector leadership and growth narratives.

European markets held a cautious tone as the ECB raised rates by a quarter-point to 2.50% and avoided signaling a specific future path, with equities like France’s CAC 40 edging higher ahead of the decision.

Rackspace Technology shares rise following news of their inclusion in Nvidia's Cloud Partner Program, with reports noting a notable intraday move.

Nasdaq commits $100 million to Payward, the parent of Kraken, valuing the company at $21 billion as it deepens a strategic partnership around tokenized, voting-enabled equities for crypto users.

Apple expands into foldables with a bendable iPhone design, prompting Samsung to intensify efforts to win iPhone users to its own foldable lineup.

JPMorgan upgrades Meta to a higher rating on anticipated AI-driven developments, citing agentic AI tools and frontier-model capabilities as meaningful upside.

Palantir and Nvidia announce a collaboration to bring sovereign AI to critical supply chains, launching with Nvidia's operations and building an AI stack for security-focused deployments.

The Coinbase chief executive stated that bitcoin may have bottomed in the current cycle and anticipates a gradual uptrend over the following two years.

European equities held firm ahead of an anticipated ECB decision, with the FTSE 100 rising while broader markets stabilized after a prior sell-off.

U.S. antitrust regulators are examining Nvidia's licensing agreement with AI startup Groq, a probe that centers on a multibillion-dollar deal and potential competitive implications.

Nvidia announces partnerships with Australian entities to boost local data-center and AI factory capacity, as the Australian market trades lower following mixed global signals.

Brent crude hovers around the $100 level, marking a recovery to the highest price since July amid heightened fears of supply disruption driven by ongoing conflicts and tanker attacks.

Apple unveils a foldable iPhone Duo and a refreshed iPhone 18 Pro lineup in its first product event led by CEO John Ternus, signaling a potential shift toward broader hardware innovation.

Cloudflare rose after the rollout of Meta's Muse personalized agent, with options traders signaling conviction as the stock moved higher on the session.

Meta Platforms climbs after unveiling Muse, its personal AI agent, with shares closing up more than 6% as investors react to early demand signals.

Silver traded between $66.03 and $67.83 on September 9, 2026, last at $67.28 (+1.87%).

Gold traded between $4,384.10 and $4,479.00 on September 9, 2026, last at $4,401.32 (+0.17%).

A U.S. Treasury official signaled readiness to act on the yen while the Treasury announced a longer-dated bond repurchase, helping lift the yen and weighing on bitcoin amid broader market jitters.

Spike in option volume around Robinhood Markets drew attention among S&P 500 components, with HOOD showing notable activity as other names attracting coverage.

As aerospace players pursue expanded collaborations, GE Aerospace moves to secure jet-engine parts through a casting-focused supply chain, with Howmet’s leadership signaling comfort with the arrangement.

Shares of AMD rise as executive commentary lifts the outlook for AI chip demand, with reports noting the sector’s potential expansion toward a multi-trillion-dollar market.

Stocks drift lower in mid-morning trading as the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 retreat, while a single megacap stock jumps 6.3% to stand out in the session.

Bank of America maintains its stance on Apple shares as leadership changes take effect, with the rating unchanged while underlying estimates drive the assessment.

A strong, week-long rise in Meta platforms stock contributed to a $13 billion increase in Mark Zuckerberg's net worth, as the company’s shares extended their gains.

Reports indicate four AI-focused companies are set to join the S&P 500, potentially reshaping index composition, ETFs' flows, and investor exposure to technology equities.

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel for the first time in about two months as renewed Middle East tensions weighed on supply expectations and traders reassessed risk around crude flows.

Brent crude climbs to $100, sparking equity declines as inflation concerns rise ahead of the ECB, with Dow futures easing and tech activity guiding near-term sentiment.

Brent crude moves above $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after a U.S. action reported to have destroyed Iranian oil vessels.

Apple unveils a foldable iPhone at a company-led event, marking a new chapter under a newly positioned leader while facing direct comparison to rival foldables from Huawei and Xiaomi.

Trading in EUR/GBP remains choppy as the pair eyes a pivotal level near 0.8545, with a neutral bias until a clear breakout or reversal emerges, amid market focus on ECB policy expectations.

Crude oil prices push above $100 as conflict in the Middle East intensifies, while equity futures show little change after a session of declines in major indices.

Oil climbs toward the $100 level on Gulf strikes, while equity markets such as the FTSE 100 retreat as traders digest tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Strive Asset Management increases its Bitcoin holdings with a new round of preferred shares, boosting the dividend payout and extending cash-coverage as BTC purchases continue for multiple weeks.

Bitcoin recouped losses to approach the $79,000 level while the Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca surpassed $500 million in assets as investors piled into the new fund.

A Bitcoin treasury firm linked branding efforts around BTC with a limited sneaker release and a rapid, substantive equity buyback expansion.

Gold traded between $4,356.21 and $4,488.80 on September 8, 2026, last at $4,356.21 (-1.66%).

Bitmine expands its ether hoard with a large purchase, moving toward 5% of Ethereum’s total supply and signaling continued treasury accumulation.

A major bank has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500, citing a surge in earnings as the key driver behind the revised outlook.

Bank of England policymakers offered starkly different responses to a renewed energy shock at a Treasury Committee hearing, exposing a widening rift on the Monetary Policy Committee.