SpaceX Starts Trading in Nasdaq-100, Shares Drop on Valuation Worries
July 10, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) kicked off as the Nasdaq-100 index’s newest member after its record IPO. The debut puts SpaceX at a market cap near $2 trillion, but its initial weighting is only about 1%, reflecting a small public float-just 4% of shares are available. Index trackers now need to buy the stock, which could lift demand. Still, SpaceX shares fell almost 7% on the first day in the index as traders balked at the high valuation, trading at over 100 times 2025 revenue projections. The company has growth potential, but the price tag is steep. When more shares hit the market in the coming 180 days, SpaceX could see its index weight and market influence rise, but the high valuation will stay front of mind for investors.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Edge Lower With SK Hynix Listing, Middle East Risks in Focus
July 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures traded lower early Friday, with traders stepping back after the week’s rally. Investors looked ahead to SK Hynix’s first day on Nasdaq. Rising Middle East tensions kept caution in the market. The futures moves point to hesitation before the SK Hynix debut and as global risks stay in play. Tech and broader markets saw tempered sentiment as international headlines shaped the session.
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NSE to Meet 30 Global Investors This Month on Planned IPO
July 10, 2026, 5:59 AM EDT. The National Stock Exchange of India is set to pitch its IPO to over 30 global investors this month. Sources and an investor presentation seen by Reuters said NSE is looking to tap into India’s fast-growing financial sector with the listing. The exchange is betting on the country’s rising capital markets activity and a broader financial ecosystem.
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NSE Plans Investor Meetings Ahead of October IPO
July 10, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT. India’s National Stock Exchange is ramping up outreach to global investors before its planned IPO in October. NSE is setting up meetings with more than 30 institutional investors worldwide to expand its investor base. The exchange, a top player in derivatives trading, is looking to capture demand as it tries to widen its reach with the listing.
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Barclays uses AI workforce retraining, UK financial stocks respond
July 10, 2026, 5:57 AM EDT. The UK government’s push for AI skills is making banks like Barclays and tech firms such as Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) retrain staff faster. Barclays, which trades with a £68.4 billion market cap and a low price-to-book ratio, says it’s rolling out more than 250 AI tools to save 1 million manual hours in 2025. The bank continues with share buybacks while leaning harder on AI to cut costs. Investors watching Barclays weigh AI efficiency moves and its diverse revenue against credit and regulatory risks. FIS, which supplies banking software and payments systems, is in line to benefit too as UK finance adapts under these policy changes. The shift puts focus on how AI retraining could shape UK financial stocks as tech and regulation reshape the sector.
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Singapore Stocks Gain on AI Bets; Key Movers Foundation Healthcare, Marco Polo Marine, China Aviation Oil
July 10, 2026, 5:56 AM EDT. Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) ended at 5,469.29, up 0.7% as traders stayed upbeat about AI demand. Foundation Healthcare slipped almost 3% even though UBS AG picked up 4.5 million shares at SG$0.705 to SG$0.735. Marco Polo Marine jumped more than 2% after its unit landed a deal with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. China Aviation Oil rose over 2% as a restructuring put China Petrochemical Corp. in control of China National Aviation Fuel. Positive sentiment and corporate deals kept the market in the green.
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Citizens Lifts Hamilton Insurance Target on Positive Sector Move
July 10, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT. Citizens bumped up its price target for Hamilton Insurance, pointing to favorable market conditions. The new target tracks an improved industry mood and signs of more growth ahead. Citizens said the move shows continued confidence in Hamilton Insurance’s financial performance and market position as the sector shifts. Some investors may see the change as a mark of strengthening fundamentals.
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Jefferies Strategist: Pick-and-Shovel Stocks May Benefit Early from AI Builds
July 10, 2026, 5:41 AM EDT.Jefferies strategist points to gains for pick-and-shovel stocks as hyperscalers boost upfront spending on AI infrastructure. These names catch some of the early capex bump, while firms paying directly for AI may wait years to see returns. The strategist flags this setup as a key difference before an AI investment stress test, recommending a look at suppliers over the main spenders.
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Emerald Resources ASX:EMR to List 882,154 New Shares After Option Exercise
July 10, 2026, 5:40 AM EDT. Emerald Resources NL is set to list 882,154 new fully paid ordinary shares on the ASX after applying for quotation, with the shares issued on July 9, 2026. The shares come from the exercise of options or similar instruments, adding a small amount to the total float. Emerald Resources, traded as EMR on the ASX, has a market cap of A$3.59 billion. Shares hold a Buy rating and a target price of A$8.20, with average daily volume at about 1.95 million.
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MARA Jumps 10% on Texas Deal, Costco and Levi Shares Drop
July 10, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT. MARA Holdings Inc. shares soared 10% after it said it will buy Texas land to build a synthetic renewable energy site with HIF USA. Costco lost 4.2% after reporting slower June same-store sales growth. Simply Good Foods beat Q3 estimates at $0.42 per share adjusted, sending the stock up 1.3%. Levi Strauss fell 2.2% on a soft 2026 earnings forecast. Zacks Research called a satellite stock the top pick with a shot to double, saying the space sector could reach trillions in value.
Company News for July 10, 2026
Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) rallies 10.7% on housing bill hopes, Russell 3000 news
July 10, 2026, 5:32 AM EDT. Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN) jumped 10.7% to $5.30, fueled by heavy trading and buzz around the possible impact of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act for housing names. The latest lift also follows Opendoor’s entry into the Russell 3000 Index. The company is still forecast to post a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share, and revenue is seen down 42.6% to $900.12 million from a year ago. Even so, consensus EPS estimates moved up 26.3% in the last month, often a bullish sign. OPEN carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Exodus Movement Inc. (EXOD), also in the sector, slipped 0.8%. Traders watching for more moves as the fundamentals stay mixed.
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Bayer (XTRA:BAYN) Jumps 83% But Still Trades at Low Valuation
July 10, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT. Bayer (XTRA:BAYN) is up 83% this year, but the stock still looks cheap against industry benchmarks. It trades at 1.1 times sales, way under the Pharmaceuticals average of 2.6. Bayer’s recent clinical trial deal and moves to restructure its U.S. glyphosate business bring new risks and opportunities. The stock still screens as undervalued on most measures, which could mean more room to rise. For investors, the question is whether recent gains have fully caught up to these changes, or if there’s more to run. Bayer’s low valuation shows the market is still cautious on the stock because of portfolio changes and lingering legal risks, but it could be a bargain versus peers.
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Sony Group (TSE:6758) rolls out RX10 V camera as shares lag; analysts say stock may be cheap
July 10, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT. Sony Group (TSE:6758) has started selling its new RX10 V bridge camera, highlighting its push in imaging hardware. The stock is down 17.46% so far this year. Over five years, though, Sony has delivered a 63.40% total return. Shares last traded at ¥3,367; analysts’ fair value stands at ¥4,657, leaving Sony looking 27.7% undervalued. Growth could come from Sony’s music catalogs, anime, and new partnerships. At the same time, PlayStation margins and competition in gaming and sensors keep pressure on. Investors weigh the growth opportunity and risk, wondering if Sony’s selloff is overdone.
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ExxonMobil (XOM) Up 180% in Five Years, Still Looks Undervalued on Earnings
July 10, 2026, 5:29 AM EDT. ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) has climbed 180% over the past five years, with a 23.4% return last year as crude prices moved higher. Despite the sharp rally, the stock trades at a P/E of 22.5x-above the sector average of 13.3x but under the peer average of 34.5x and below a fair adjusted P/E of 30.5x. That leaves it looking undervalued on several key metrics, and the market hasn’t fully priced in potential earnings. At the same time, Middle East risks and concerns about Qatari LNG capacity could weigh on future cash flow. The question for investors is whether XOM’s run still leaves a margin of safety at these levels.
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St. James’s Place LSE:STJ falls after talk of major partner exit
July 10, 2026, 5:28 AM EDT. Shares of St. James’s Place Plc LSE:STJ slid more than 6% in London on Friday. The move came as reports said Sovereign Wealth, a partner managing around £3 billion in assets with over 50 advisers, could leave for Swedish rival Söderberg & Partners. Sovereign Wealth is one of the largest partners for the UK wealth manager. St. James’s Place posted £1.53 billion in net Q1 inflows, down from £1.69 billion a year ago, citing tougher markets and geopolitical worries. The news has put fresh doubt on the firm’s ability to keep assets and maintain key partnerships.
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Buffett Indicator Hits New High at 238.5%, Flags $187 Billion Exit Before Buffett Retirement
July 10, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on Dec. 31, 2025, and left a warning shot on market valuations before going. The so-called Buffett indicator-the ratio Buffett liked, tracking total U.S. stock market cap versus GDP-reached 238.5% on June 1, 2026. That’s nearly three times its 55-year average of 88%. Historically, high levels like this have come ahead of big sell-offs. Buffett stayed bullish on the U.S. for the long run, but still sold a net $187 billion of equities in his final 13 quarters in charge, signaling caution. Investors still watch the Buffett indicator as a measure of stock valuations against the economy.
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Tsuruha Holdings (TSE:3391) Earnings Double, Faces High P/E Questions
July 10, 2026, 5:26 AM EDT. Tsuruha Holdings (TSE:3391) reported Q4 2026 revenue of ¥617.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥34.88, up 106.7% from a year ago. Net profit margin rose to 2.9% from 2.0%. Trailing net income hit ¥42.67 billion on revenue of ¥1.45 trillion. The company sees revenue growth of 3.4% ahead, but earnings growth is running faster than sales. Shares are trading at 24.1x P/E, well over the 12.4x sector average, but the price is still below DCF fair value of ¥6,596.32. Dividend yield is 2.12%. Investors are watching the strong profit numbers and margin gains, but considering dilution and the premium multiple as Tsuruha manages growth plans.
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Natera (NTRA) Delivers Cash Gains as Domino's, IDEX Lag
July 10, 2026, 5:24 AM EDT.Natera NASDAQ:NTRA is putting up strong cash numbers, boosted by more genetic tests and higher margins as free cash flow moves positive. Test volume climbed 19.4% a year for the last two years. That’s alongside bigger operating margins. Domino’s NASDAQ:DPZ growth looks slower, with lighter demand outlooks and a forward P/E at 15.3 pointing to less upside. IDEX (NYSE:IEX) also struggles, with weak organic revenue and returns on capital slipping. It trades at 25.2 times forward earnings, which has some investors stepping back.
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Embotelladora Andina (AKO.B) up 5.6% after outlook lifts sentiment
July 10, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. Embotelladora Andina S.A. (AKO.B) climbed 5.6% to $30.1 with trading volume high and buyers in control. The move comes amid solid revenue growth and better profitability for the period. EPS looks set to hit $0.41, up 64% from a year ago, and revenue could reach $905.52 million, a gain of 16.2%. Still, consensus EPS estimates haven’t moved in the last 30 days, pointing to some investor caution. The Zacks Rank stays at #3 (Hold). Peer Luckin Coffee Inc. (LKNCY) lost 4% but its EPS calls held steady. Traders are watching for next earnings to see if momentum sticks.
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip While Dow Futures Rise; SK Hynix, Micron Move Early
July 10, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT.Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures slipped before Friday’s bell. Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.4% and S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% as the AI rally stalled. Some traders looked to lock in gains in tech after the run-up. Dow futures inched higher. SK Hynix, Micron, Intel, SpaceX and Meta were among the early movers, with chips and big tech still drawing attention as markets look for direction.
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Boss Energy ASX:BOE Trades 24% Under Analyst Estimates After Hitting Output Targets
July 10, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT. Boss Energy ASX:BOE is back in focus after naming Peter Botten as independent chair and reporting progress at its Honeymoon uranium project. Shares rose 6.3% over the past week, but still sit 24% below analyst fair value estimates, last closing at A$1.27 versus A$1.66. Boss is now focused on new wellfield designs to lower costs and lift margins, but future gains depend on uranium prices and how well projects run. The stock is down 64.5% over the last year, showing the longer-term slide. With the uranium sector volatile, investors are told to pay close attention to risk and fundamentals.
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US stock futures tick up as yields stay high, consumer credit drops
July 10, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT.US stock futures inched up, with S&P 500 futures gaining 0.2%. Investors watched the 10-year Treasury yield stuck near 4.6%, which continues to pressure rates for mortgages, car loans, and business credit. That’s kept talk of another Fed rate hike on the table. May consumer credit slipped about $0.2 billion, showing households pulled back on borrowing. The market is trying to see if higher borrowing costs will hit spending and ripple through banks, real estate, and companies tied to consumers. Traders are also waiting on US fiscal numbers, inflation data from overseas, and Delta’s Q2 numbers for updates on demand, revenue, and costs. With inflation and rates still a risk, sector balance sheets and fundamentals look key right now.
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Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust (PCGH) Tops Benchmark as Managers Shift Positions
July 10, 2026, 5:12 AM EDT. Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust (PCGH) beat its benchmark, with returns holding up even as worries over Donald Trump’s policies weighed and tech stocks rallied. Since shareholders approved changes in November, PCGH managers cut exposure to healthcare equipment and shifted sector weightings. Management said they are still confident in long-term healthcare fundamentals. The trust’s active approach is meant to tap into sector growth and steer through political and sector swings. PCGH’s moves point to solid healthcare fundamentals as broader markets stay volatile.
HSBC HSBA.L issues conditional employee share awards
July 10, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT. HSBC Holdings PLC granted conditional awards for 273,475 ordinary shares to staff under its International Employee Share Purchase Plan, with vesting set for July 9, 2026. The shares can be subscribed on the London and Hong Kong exchanges. Staff pay no purchase cost. HSBC runs the plan as part of its employee incentives. Awards come with a two years and three months vesting period, no performance triggers, and no clawback terms since it’s open to all staff. The share plan stays within HSBC’s 10% total ordinary share capital cap. The bank reports it has over 1.1 billion shares still available for future awards.
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AI Chip Buzz Sends Global Equities Higher as SK Hynix IPO Looms
July 10, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT. Stocks rose worldwide with AI chip stocks in the spotlight, led by SK Hynix’s U.S. pricing at $149 per ADR for a $26.5 billion raise. The KOSPI jumped more than 2.5% after sliding earlier this week. STOXX 600 edged up just 0.1%. U.S.-Iran tensions and higher oil prices pushed inflation risk back onto traders’ radar. Still, tech and AI themes dominated trading. Micron’s $250 billion investment plan lifted chipmaker names, sending the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index 3% higher. Brent finished at $75.42, gaining 5% on the week.
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EasyJet Jumps 13% After Apollo Makes £5.7B Bid
July 10, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT. Shares of EasyJet shot up more than 13% on news it accepted a £5.7 billion takeover offer from Apollo, the US private equity firm. The offer values EasyJet at £7.15 a share-beating Castlelake’s £6.90 bid. The board called Apollo’s proposal stronger and said it supports keeping the EasyJet name and core staff. Apollo now has until August 7 to make a formal offer as the bidding heats up, with EU ownership rules applying. Apollo already has investments in Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM and said it sees EasyJet as a top aviation asset, eyeing upgrades and better services. The stock climbed, but analysts flagged possible debt risks tied to the buyout.
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Duolingo (DUOL) moves to value index as Russell shakeup stirs valuation chatter
July 10, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. Duolingo (DUOL) has gone from growth to value in Russell’s benchmarks, fueling fresh talk on whether the stock deserves its current price. Shares have gained 10.26% in the past month but are still off 26% for the year and down almost 66% from a year ago. Duolingo has posted more than $1 billion in revenue with net earnings up 367%, now trading at a P/E near 14.3x. That’s under some sector rivals, but higher than a few fair value calls. Analyst consensus says shares are about 13.5% too expensive, with fair value at $114.49 compared to the $129.95 price. Competitive pressure and upcoming spending ahead of Q2 2026 keep questions alive on where Duolingo heads next in terms of profits and stock performance.
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Dow futures tick higher with SK Hynix U.S. debut on deck
July 10, 2026, 4:55 AM EDT.Dow futures traded slightly higher early Thursday as traders looked to the U.S. listing of SK Hynix, one of the major chipmakers. Moves in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq stayed cautious in the runup. Investors are watching for any reaction in the tech sector after SK Hynix begins trading. Oil prices are still shaping sentiment as supply worries persist. Here’s a look at what’s moving markets so far today.
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FTSE 100 Ticks Up as Apollo Tops easyJet Bid; Diplomatic Moves Ease Tensions
July 10, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 added 0.23% with investors watching fresh diplomatic signals between the U.S. and Iran and hopes for renewed nuclear talks. Apollo Global moved ahead in the easyJet race, launching a £5.7 billion bid that puts the airline’s value at £7.15 a share, beating Castlelake. European indexes were broadly firmer, with the DAX up 0.24% and the CAC 40 up 0.21%. The pound firmed a touch on the dollar. Commodities sagged: Brent crude slipped 0.84% to $75.66 a barrel and gold lost ground. In politics, Labour’s race tightened as Andy Burnham approached the nomination mark. MJ Gleeson held to its full-year profit outlook, citing stable expectations despite global risks.
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EU Supervisors Hit Roadblock With U.S. on Private Credit Data Push
July 10, 2026, 4:53 AM EDT. European regulators want more information on banks’ links to the private credit market but are hitting pushback from the U.S. Treasury. The disagreement points to a widening gap in how the EU and U.S. approach financial oversight. Private credit means loans coming from non-bank lenders, an area that’s drawing more scrutiny over possible risks to banks.
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Nifty PSU Bank Index Gains 4% as Indian Bank Pops on Q1 Numbers
July 10, 2026, 4:52 AM EDT. The Nifty PSU Bank index rose 4% for its biggest one-day move in three months. Indian Bank led, jumping 10% after its Q1 results. Analysts said PSU banks look set to beat private lenders as asset quality improves and credit growth picks up. Sentiment for public sector banks is improving with loan demand up and finances stronger.
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Senetas (ASX:SEN) moves higher as cybersecurity stocks catch bid
July 10, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT. Senetas Corporation (ASX:SEN) shares moved up as traders bought into cybersecurity names on the ASX. The company’s focus on encrypted data transmission keeps it in a volatile tech sector, with share prices moving on both market sentiment and company news. Experts said the rally doesn’t mean a fundamental shift in value. Investors should watch for official updates from Senetas. Past moves don’t guarantee future results.
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Beazer Homes (BZH) stock rallies 13.1% on new takeover chatter
July 10, 2026, 4:42 AM EDT. Beazer Homes (BZH) shares shot up 13.1% to $31.01 after Dream Finders Homes made a higher all-cash bid of $32 a share. Volume picked up as Beazer weighed competing offers, sending takeover buzz higher. Still, Beazer sees a quarterly loss of $0.34 per share and revenue at $510.43 million, down 6.4% from a year ago. EPS estimates haven’t moved, which tends to steady prices. Beazer is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Peer M/I Homes (MHO) fell 2.8% with earnings view flat. Investors are watching for earnings estimate changes to get a read on Beazer’s direction.
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ECB Watches Energy Shock From US-Iran Tensions as Inflation Threat Grows
July 10, 2026, 4:41 AM EDT. European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras said the ECB is now dealing with fresh inflation risks as energy prices jump on renewed U.S.-Iran clashes. The ECB hiked rates in June to fight inflation and is seen adding two more hikes later this year. Conflict in the Middle East has added new volatility to inflation calls and complicated the central bank’s approach. Traders are pricing in more rate hikes as ceasefire doubts grow, showing how geopolitical worries are rattling euro zone inflation views.
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SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in U.S. Stock Sale, Expands Memory Chip Access
July 10, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT.SK Hynix has brought in $26.5 billion from a U.S. stock sale, giving U.S. investors more direct access to the memory chip market. The stock sale taps into demand for semiconductors used in consumer electronics. SK Hynix plans to use the funds for growth projects as global chip shortages continue. Some analysts call the stock a top pick for the tech supply chain.
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ASX 200 climbs 0.5% as miners, banks lift after days of losses
July 10, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT. The S&P/ASX 200 finished up 0.5% at 8,806 on July 10, snapping a four-session drop. Miners led gains, with BHP and Rio Tinto pushing the mining index up 2.5%. Banks added 0.6%, helped by expectations rates will stay higher for longer. The market tracked a rally on Wall Street after Micron Technology set plans for a $250 billion US investment. Investors held on to optimism even with new Middle East concerns as Iranian forces targeted US Gulf military sites. Attention turns now to earnings from major miners and banks, which drive the index. Gold stocks rose 2.7%. Energy stocks eased but remain on their strongest run in months.
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S&P 500 Slips at Open After Semiconductor-Fueled Rally
July 10, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT. The S&P 500 jumped 0.81% to 7,543.64 on Thursday, lifted by a rebound in semiconductor shares tied to AI optimism. But Friday’s open looked softer, with Polymarket traders assigning just a 20% chance of a higher start and futures down 0.22% early. Traders watch easing oil prices, geopolitical risk, and stickier inflation, as concerns over potential Fed hawkishness keep market nerves tight even near record highs.
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Sensex Up Nearly 700 Points as IT Stocks Jump, TCS Earnings Fuel Gains
July 10, 2026, 4:26 AM EDT. Sensex climbed around 700 points in early action, with strong buying in IT stocks after Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) beat expectations in its June-quarter numbers and flagged better demand. Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra also gained, helping drive the move, while global cues stayed firm. Positive outlook in IT lifted sentiment across the board.
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nLight (LASR) jumps 27.3% after $627M U.S. laser weapon deal
July 10, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT. nLight (LASR) stock shot up 27.3% to $74.71 after the company landed a $627 million laser weapon contract with the U.S. Department of War. The first part of that contract brings $44 million for nLight’s high-energy laser systems used in missile defense. That moves nLight deeper into the growing directed energy market. Still, shares are down 6.4% over the last four weeks, and earnings estimates haven’t moved. Forecasts put expected EPS at $0.14, up 133% from the previous year, and sales growth at 27.2%. There have been no upward changes in earnings projections, which can be key for stocks to hold onto gains. Over in semis, Qualcomm (QCOM) added 2.4% but saw its earnings estimates cut. nLight is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Dow edges up, S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip as chip rally cools; SK Hynix starts trading on Nasdaq
July 10, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT. The Dow is on track for a small gain Friday, but both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are trading lower after chip stocks surged earlier. South Korea’s SK Hynix launches its Nasdaq debut, making its entry into the U.S. market. Investors are watching tech shares as the session turns mixed. Updates coming as SK Hynix begins trading and markets move.
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FTSE 100 Up as Vodafone Soars, Asia Tech Stocks Push Higher
July 10, 2026, 4:22 AM EDT.FTSE 100 climbed helped by Vodafone rallying 10% after Xavier Niel agreed to take a 16.2% stake for £4.4 billion. EasyJet moved on a takeover bid, but traders stayed cautious as US-Iran geopolitical tensions kept pressure on oil. Brent crude traded under $76 a barrel. Tech stocks in Asia rallied: South Korea’s Kospi added 2.5%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.9%, and SoftBank jumped 10.5%. Chipmakers Micron and AMD rose on strong AI-linked memory demand. The US dollar slipped against the yen and euro. Nairobi Securities Exchange named Tom Mulwa as chairman, who said he’ll work to draw more retail investors and listings with AI and blockchain. Wheat futures advanced, after Taiwan bought 78,200 tons of US wheat. The International Grains Council kept its global output forecast steady.
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FTSE 100 up as Vodafone jumps; EasyJet accepts offer while markets stay wary
July 10, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 traded higher in early London hours, Vodafone shares up 10% after Xavier Niel agreed to buy a 16.2% stake for £4.4 billion. Geopolitical nerves lingered after US-Iran worries shook oil, but Brent has slipped back under $76 a barrel. Earnings season is now the main watch as investors look for signs AI spending can keep up momentum at stretched prices. BT, miners like Rio Tinto and Anglo American, plus airlines, were firmer. AstraZeneca slipped 1.6%, and St James’s Place dropped for unclear reasons. Hays said it sees profit rebounding in 2026 as it cuts costs, though net fees fell 5% on slow hiring.
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Tech Rally Lifts Asian Shares; Oil Slips Despite Iran Worries
July 10, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT.Asian shares climbed Friday, with tech and chip stocks out front, even as oil prices eased. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 2.5% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 1.9%. SoftBank shot up 10.5%. Brent crude edged to $76.07 and U.S. crude sat at $71.89 as traders kept a close watch on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran conflict worries. Wall Street saw gains in semis, with Micron up 4.5% and AMD up 5.7%, as AI memory demand drove fresh investment. The dollar slipped against both the yen and the euro. Japanese officials continued to push for more domestic, yen-heavy portfolios.
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NSE's Tom Mulwa targets more retail investors, listings
July 10, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. Tom Mulwa, who takes over as Nairobi Securities Exchange chairman on July 13, says he plans to open up Kenya’s stock market to more retail investors and attract more companies to list. He replaces Kiprono Kittony. NSE’s investor sentiment is strong, Mulwa said, and he wants the exchange to help drive growth and create wealth. The exchange’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan looks to reach nine million retail investors and will use tech like AI and blockchain to help. Mulwa said more listings could bring cheaper business funding and new investment options for investors.
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Wheat Futures Edge Higher, Taiwan Buys 78,200 Tons, IGC Keeps Output Steady
July 10, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT. Wheat prices rose Thursday, with Chicago SRW up 4 to 4.5 cents, Kansas City HRW picking up 4.25 to 7.25 cents, and Minneapolis spring wheat climbing 4.25 to 8 cents. Taiwan booked 78,200 metric tons of U.S. wheat in a tender. The International Grains Council left global wheat output at 798 million metric tons, raised consumption by 1 million, and trimmed ending stocks by 1 million. Traders look for U.S. export sales data out Friday at 250,000 to 550,000 tons for 2024/25, and little to no business for 2025/26.
Wheat Posts Strength on Thursday
Cascades (TSE:CAS) Climbs Past 200-Day Average Even as Analysts Cut Targets
July 10, 2026, 4:11 AM EDT. Cascades Inc. (TSE:CAS) traded as high as C$11.87 on Thursday, crossing above its 200-day moving average of C$11.81. Shares ended the day at C$11.67, with 229,238 shares trading. Analysts have trimmed price targets lately, but the stock still holds a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average target of C$13.64. Last quarter Cascades posted C$0.07 EPS on C$1.12 billion revenue, and pays a 4.1% dividend. Insider Laurent Lemaire picked up 23,302 shares at C$10.52. The company trades at 11.67 times earnings with a C$1.18 billion market cap.
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Sun Life (TSE:SLF) Climbs Past 200-Day Average as Analysts Lift Targets
July 10, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT. Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSE:SLF) moved above its 200-day moving average, trading at C$113.81 on strong volume. Quarterly earnings came in at C$1.89 a share on C$8.73 billion revenue. Net margin was 9.12%. Analysts have been bumping up price targets, with consensus now at C$101.60 and a “Moderate Buy” call. The quarterly dividend is up to C$0.96 a share, for a 3.4% yield. Financials look solid, with a high current ratio and debt manageable. There was insider selling from Linda Dougherty. The stock still shows a bullish setup and fundamentals remain strong.
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Point Lower Ahead of Open as Dow Futures Gain
July 10, 2026, 4:09 AM EDT. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures traded in the red before the bell, giving up ground after the tech rally slowed down. Dow futures showed some strength as traders moved money out of AI names. SK Hynix, Micron, Intel, Meta, and SpaceX-related headlines were among the ones moving early. Investors looked to rotate out of high-flying AI trades and into cyclical stocks, hinting at a possible shift in momentum. Mixed futures pointed to some caution going into today’s session.
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Set to Dip as Dow Futures Tick Up; Jefferies Says South Korea Correction 'Healthy'
July 10, 2026, 4:08 AM EDT. Jefferies’ Christopher Wood called South Korea’s market correction “natural and healthy” as investors rotate out of AI plays. Traders appear to be cooling on artificial intelligence stocks and turning to undervalued names. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures point to a weaker open, but Dow futures are a bit higher, giving a mixed read. Stocks on the move include SK Hynix, Micron, Intel, SpaceX, and Meta. Shifts in strategy are showing how investor mood is changing around tech.
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Stock Take: SaaS stocks get a reality check
July 10, 2026, 4:07 AM EDT. Nick Cummings and Graham Witcomb sit down with Gaurav Sodhi on Stock Take to talk about cracks showing up in the Software as a Service (SaaS) sector. The group looks at reasons the market might be putting a too-high value on Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) software names, but point out a few growth stories that stand out. The chat weighs the risks and upside for anyone watching SaaS stocks right now.
Stock Take: SaaS and Sensibility
SK Hynix pulls off largest foreign IPO in US history on AI chip demand
July 10, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT.SK Hynix made history with the biggest U.S. IPO by a foreign company, raising $26.5 billion at $149 a share. That beats the previous record set by Alibaba in 2014 with $25 billion. Huge demand for memory chips, as AI data centers ramp up, is driving the move. SK Hynix and Samsung have pushed South Korea’s stock market into seventh place globally. Both now hold $1 trillion market caps, helping drive new spending on capacity. The country is putting more than $500 billion into new chip factories to keep up in technology. SK Hynix plans to spend the IPO cash building local plants and chasing Samsung and U.S. competitor Micron, as chip supply stays tight. Markets stay volatile, with investors weighing AI growth against ongoing risks.
