Market news archive — page 8

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.

Alphabet is slated to post its second-quarter results after the bell, with analysts and traders eyeing capex as a potential key driver alongside earnings

A new draft of the Clarity Act seeks to bar officials and their spouses from issuing digital assets, with an ethics prohibition set to expire in 2029 and enforcement handled by the DOJ, as lawmakers push the measure toward a Senate vote

The European Union approved Paramount Global's $110 billion bid for Warner Bros., imposing conditions as the deal faces U.S. legal challenges from states and other regulators.

A U.S. Senate panel moved forward a bill aimed at Chinese-made vehicles, with potential implications for Mercedes-Benz and other brands tied to Chinese ownership, as lawmakers seek tighter controls over technology and supply chains.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission member indicates certain crypto vaults and onchain lending structures could be subjected to securities regulations depending on their design and operation

Amazon reportedly reduced roles within its artificial general intelligence unit, a group linked to the Nova AI model family and to broader efforts in silicon and quantum computing.

A digital-asset advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials over a new 0.2% tax on crypto transactions, while a separate U.S. Senate proposal would restrict federal officials from sponsoring or issuing digital assets.

Revolut reaches a $115 billion valuation in a secondary sale of employee shares, following a year of reported strong performance and expanding user base

Investors awaited Alphabet's second-quarter results and guidance as AI-related dynamics drew attention, with U.S. indices mixed near midday and a looming conference call after the close

Markets traded with little clear direction as investors prepared for a wave of technology sector results and weighed the potential impact on major indices.

AMD agrees to commit up to $5 billion to Anthropic as part of a computing power arrangement, building on Anthropic’s broader drive to expand its infrastructure capacity.

U.S. prosecutors are pursuing the seizure of over $25 million in cryptocurrency linked to international romance and investment fraud networks

Oil prices rise amid expanding Middle East conflict, with Red Sea shipping disruptions and potential impact on the Strait of Hormuz cited as market drivers.

A reported breach involving OpenAI and Hugging Face has sparked a rally in AI security stocks, led by Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike, according to multiple outlets

Philip Morris International reported a drop in second-quarter earnings per share while maintaining its full-year guidance ex-FX, with the market signaling concern as the stock traded lower despite earnings results.

Repligen has agreed to acquire BioLife Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $1.5 billion, expanding its footprint in the cell therapy sector.

Moody's reports stronger Q2 profit driven by bond issuance activity, while reaffirming its FY26 revenue growth target and narrowing the adjusted earnings range; shares move lower on the news.