S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slip as US-Iran Flare-Up Hits Mood
July 13, 2026, 6:20 AM EDT. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dropped Monday after a new round of tension between the U.S. and Iran in the Gulf set investors on edge. Oil prices moved up on the news, putting pressure on stocks. Chip stocks traded lower on worries over possible supply snags. Equities looked jumpy with traders watching both geopolitical risks and commodity moves.
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FTSE 100 holds flat as oil stocks offset banks, Iran-US worries hang over trade
July 13, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 traded little changed. Energy shares got a lift from stronger oil prices, but banks and financial stocks fell back. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept investors on edge, with fresh military action adding to the cautious mood. Oil names gained as traders bet on crude rising further, while big financials lost ground as geopolitics took over the session.
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Dow futures edge higher, S&P 500 slips as traders eye U.S.-Iran tension, key data
July 13, 2026, 6:18 AM EDT. Dow futures added 0.09% early Monday but the S&P 500 dipped 0.31% and Nasdaq 100 fell 1.30%. Investors look ahead to June CPI, PPI, retail sales, and Federal Reserve comments. The 10-year Treasury yield was 4.57%. Traders now see a 68.5% chance the Fed holds rates in July. SK Hynix jumped 15.53% premarket after its $149 ADR priced above views. Taiwan Semiconductor reported a record $39.62 billion Q2 revenue on AI demand. Q32 Bio rose 26.49% before clinical trial results. Volatility picked up with ongoing geopolitical strains and tech IPOs. Analysts point to U.S. economic strength, citing jobs and services numbers.
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Planet Labs (PL) slips 12% this month; Wedbush starts at Buy, sees over 37% upside
July 13, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT. Shares of Planet Labs NYSE:PL are down roughly 12% this month, but Wedbush began coverage on July 1 with a Buy rating and $50 price target. Wedbush pointed to Planet’s position in space tech and AI-driven data as its edge. The company runs a daily Earth-scanning satellite network, with Wedbush saying the resulting dataset is tough to compete with. Rising global interest in sovereign space access and AI-based value were called out as growth drivers. Management also upped its 2027 sales view to $425-$441 million and expects free cash flow to turn positive. Wedbush called PL undervalued and sees more than 37% upside. The imaging and satellite firm serves energy, agriculture, and government sectors.
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FTSE 100 Up as Oil Soars on U.S.-Iran Moves
July 13, 2026, 6:08 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 added 0.07% Monday as higher oil prices lifted the index after new U.S. military strikes hit Iranian targets. Brent crude rose 3.8% to $78.86 a barrel on fears of disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz. London stocks managed small gains. The DAX and CAC 40 both dropped. Sterling slipped to 1.3386 against the dollar. President Trump said the waterway stayed open, pushing back on Iranian talk of a shutdown. Energy shares led the market. Investors stayed cautious. UK-listed PageGroup beat Q2 profit forecasts after strong results outside Europe. Gold fell even with the risk backdrop muddied by tension.
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Vodafone gains after Xavier Niel takes £4.4B stake
July 13, 2026, 6:06 AM EDT. Vodafone shares jumped 3.8% to 114.306p after Vega, owned by Xavier Niel, agreed to buy Emirates Telecommunications Group’s 16.2% holding for around £4.4 billion ($6 billion), a 14% premium. Niel becomes Vodafone’s biggest individual shareholder. The move added to optimism around Vodafone’s direction, with e&’s board seat now gone. Analyst Akhil Dattani said he expects Niel to get more active, especially in the UK and Germany. Deutsche Bank kept its Buy on the stock. Separately, Vodafone’s African growth via Vodacom’s Safaricom stake also figured as a plus. Vodafone led gains on the FTSE 100 and lifted market mood.
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Funding Circle Holdings (FCH) completes share buyback on LSE
July 13, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT.Funding Circle Holdings plc bought back about 119,539 shares between July 7 and 10, 2026 on the London Stock Exchange, picking up the stock from Investec Bank plc. The average price paid for the buybacks was between 166.92p and 173.67p, with daily repurchases ranging from 15,643 to 36,000 shares. These shares move into treasury, taking Funding Circle’s treasury shares to 8,279,579 from a total issued capital of 304,741,576. This changes the total voting rights, now standing at 296,461,997 ordinary shares, which is what counts for notifications under FCA rules. The company released full trade details as required by the regulator.
Forcas Studio EPS up 41%, insiders hold 60% on NSE
July 13, 2026, 6:04 AM EDT. Forcas Studio (NSE:FORCAS) posted a 41% jump in EPS for the year to ₹7.76, up from ₹5.50. Revenue climbed 39% to ₹2.0 billion. EBIT margins held steady, and the company’s market cap sits at ₹2.6 billion. Insiders own 60% of the shares, tying management closely to shareholders. Forcas Studio is a smaller player with strong growth and high insider ownership in Indian tech.
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Aritzia TSX:ATZ, Stantec (TSX:STN): Cash Flow Stocks in Focus as Markets Get Volatile
July 13, 2026, 6:03 AM EDT. Volatile bond markets and energy jitters are pushing investors toward cash flow-driven stocks. Aritzia TSX:ATZ, a Canadian fashion retailer with a CA$18.3 billion market cap, is showing growth in its U.S. business and digital sales, along with fatter profit margins. Even with a high P/E and insider selling, analysts say its strong cash flow potential and return on equity keep it trading below projected cash flow value. Stantec (TSX:STN), the CA$11.2 billion engineering and consulting company, is seeing a bigger infrastructure backlog and better profitability from acquisitions and higher-margin consulting. Both names are in play for investors looking at valuation and cash generation as the market swings.
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PTC Inc (NASDAQ:PTC) draws GARP interest on 25.59% EPS growth, low PEG, limited debt
July 13, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT.PTC Inc (NASDAQ:PTC) is coming up on GARP screens after posting 25.59% earnings per share (EPS) growth and a 0.50 price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio. The numbers line up with Peter Lynch’s balanced growth and value filter. PTC also carries low debt levels and reports high profitability, which may appeal to investors looking for growth at a reasonable price.
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DBS Group Hits S$200 Billion Market Cap for First Time
July 13, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT. DBS Group ended Monday with a market value above S$200 billion ($154.8 billion), the first Singapore stock to cross the mark. The bank is already the city’s largest by assets, and this puts it at a fresh stock market high. DBS’s jump in valuation comes as investors show confidence in the lender through shifting economic conditions.
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L&G Asset Management files 1.16% Prologis stake in Form 8.3
July 13, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT.L&G Asset Management Limited filed a 1.16% stake in Prologis, Inc. on 10 July 2026 under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. L&G’s 13 July 2026 filing shows ownership of 10,827,730 USD 0.01 shares in Prologis. The asset manager reported no derivatives or rights to subscribe for new Prologis shares. The disclosure includes interests in SEGRO plc as well. L&G said the filing follows UK rules that require investors with at least 1% in relevant securities to disclose their holdings and trades.
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HSBC Plans to Cut Hong Kong Board Lot Size, Slashing Minimum Ticket Up to 87.5%
July 13, 2026, 5:59 AM EDT. HSBC Holdings Plc is weighing a cut to its Hong Kong board lot size, looking at dropping from 400 shares per lot to 50 or 100. The move would reduce the entry ticket from HK$61,520 by as much as 87.5%. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd has urged companies to keep board lot values in the HK$1,000 to HK$50,000 range. HSBC last closed at HK$153.80, close to its 52-week peak. The change could make it easier for retail buyers to get in and may lift liquidity. Earnings and market cap aren’t affected. The planned adjustment comes as Hong Kong pushes to standardize lot sizes and switch to a fully digital share settlement system.
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S&P 500 Earnings Jump 29%, Topping Estimates and Lifting AI Stocks
July 13, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT. Earnings for Corporate America are running at their fastest pace in almost five years, with S&P 500 profits on track to climb more than 29% in Q2. That’s the best since 2021. So far, 89% of companies are beating estimates by 14.5%, well above the 10-year norm. Strong earnings are driving stocks to record highs and keeping bearish calls in check. Traders are looking past worries like geopolitical stress on oil or rising tariffs, and sticking with the earnings trend as the main reason for gains. The numbers point to steady profit growth still powering the AI rally and helping keep stocks resilient, even as markets face a tougher backdrop.
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Beacon Rise Holdings PLC secures £50,000 via subscription agreement
July 13, 2026, 5:49 AM EDT. Beacon Rise Holdings PLC has signed an advanced subscription agreement worth about £50,000 from a new investor. The company said the money will help cover transaction fees for its planned acquisitions, admission to market, and general working capital needs. So far, Beacon Rise has secured about £650,000 in ASA funds, which are still pending completion. Shares for the ASA will be priced at the level of any admission fundraise, or set at £1.80 each if admission isn’t done by August 28, 2026. The new shares will be ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001 each.
US Investors Zero In on Select Asian Tech After SK Hynix’s $26.5B Listing
July 13, 2026, 5:48 AM EDT. SK Hynix’s $26.5 billion debut on the U.S. market puts the South Korean chipmaker at the front of the AI supply chain trade, with timing that helped attract foreign cash. The bar is now higher for Asian tech trying to tap US funds, as AI stock enthusiasm faces questions over sustainability and chip sector swings continue. SK Hynix stands out as an AI-critical name that U.S. buyers can’t easily get elsewhere, experts say. Japanese chip outfit Kioxia and Singapore’s DayOne are among those considering US listings after Asian tech has pulled in $84 billion this year, more than triple 2023’s haul. Still, analysts warn that unless a firm brings clear AI relevance or scarcity, demand could fall flat. Goldman Sachs expects tech fundraising to keep up for the next 2-3 years as AI trading momentum lasts.
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Maine Home Price Hits $436,000 Record as Inland Markets Surge
July 13, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT. Maine’s median price for existing single-family homes jumped to a record $436,000 in June 2026, up 2.6% from a year ago. Sales rose 7.3% over the same stretch. The quickest price growth showed up in inland counties, including Oxford and Franklin, with Oxford’s median up 18.3%-beating more expensive coastal spots like York and Cumberland. Even with prices at new highs, first-half 2026 home sales ticked down a bit statewide. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 6.49%, easing the hit to monthly payments. Supply stayed tight and experts pointed to a lack of inventory-not weak demand-as the main reason prices are still climbing.
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BP Up 2% Before Q2 Update as Investors Watch Oil Moves
July 13, 2026, 5:46 AM EDT. Shares of BP climbed 2.1% to 492.85 pence Monday, ahead of its Q2 update due 7 a.m. BST Tuesday. BP outpaced Shell, which gained 0.9%, as crude moved up after U.S.-Iran tensions. Shell’s lead from last week narrowed. Investors are watching BP’s trading performance, working capital, and net debt. Last quarter, BP posted $3.2 billion in profit, but a $6 billion working capital build drove net debt to $25.3 billion. Shell expects a $1-6 billion cash inflow; BP’s cash conversion looks less clear. CEO Meg O’Neill says BP is tightening costs and capital as it moves to two divisions. Analysts warn BP’s rally could fade if geopolitical risks ease.
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Oil Jumps 5% After Iran Closes Major Oil Route
July 13, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT.Oil jumped as much as 5% early Monday after Iran said it shut the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crude past $90. The strait handles about a fifth of the world’s oil, making it key for global flows. Market reaction was fast, with traders watching rising U.S.-Iran tensions. Ongoing attacks between the countries stoked fresh worries about supplies. The closure raised the risk of further oil shipment delays, driving energy prices higher.
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Oil jumps after US-Iran strikes; stocks move unevenly
July 13, 2026, 5:44 AM EDT.Oil jumped after U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliation, sending Brent and U.S. crude futures up more than 1%. Tensions in the Middle East shook markets and lifted both Brent and WTI. Global shares traded mixed as investors weighed fresh geopolitical risks and possible threats to oil supply. Uncertainty kept stock moves choppy and investors careful.
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SGX, OCBC and ST Engineering jump ahead of STI in 2026
July 13, 2026, 5:43 AM EDT.Singapore Exchange (SGX), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), and Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) have all beaten the Straits Times Index (STI) so far this year. STI is up 16.3% year to date, but SGX is ahead with a 43.3% gain. OCBC added 36.2% and ST Engineering rose 33.7%, more than doubling the STI’s return. SGX got a lift from higher trading volumes and its stated dividend growth focus. ST Engineering reported strong revenue, with defence, aerospace and urban systems helping support the numbers. Basic operational strength and firm market positions are behind the moves versus the benchmark.
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Barclays Buyback Bill Up £262M as Shares Jump, Putting Pressure on Returns
July 13, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT. Barclays PLC needs £262 million more to buy back the same 344.9 million shares as before, with prices now near 511p instead of the 434.9p average paid for past buybacks, which totaled about £1.5 billion. The higher price means fewer shares will be bought in future rounds, even as the bank sticks to its plan to return £15 billion or more to shareholders via buybacks and dividends by 2028. Barclays stock is still 7.8% off its 52-week high and trailing the FTSE 100. Analysts say rising buyback costs raise questions on tangible net asset value and whether Barclays can keep growth on track, given ongoing risks in its investment bank and U.S. credit card business. They call for careful watching on how the bank manages returns with these headwinds.
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Moneybox launches £45mn employee share sale on Pisces market
July 13, 2026, 5:41 AM EDT. Moneybox has kicked off a £45 million employee share sale on London’s Pisces market. This adds to its push in the private market space. The move comes after Wayve used Pisces for its own share sale, becoming the first big name to do so. Pisces is offering more ways for employees and investors to access liquidity outside the big public exchanges.
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U.S. Stock Futures Drop as Iran Tensions Hit Semis, Oil Climbs
July 13, 2026, 5:39 AM EDT. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions sparked selling in U.S. futures, with the Nasdaq off 1.2% and S&P 500 futures down 0.4%. Oil prices hovered near $80 per barrel after new airstrikes and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Chip stocks pulled back even with TSMC posting strong results. Micron, SanDisk, Nvidia, Intel, AMD, and Broadcom slipped. SK Hynix dropped more than 15% on its Nasdaq open. Microsoft got a lift from risk-off flows, but Tesla fell on word it could launch a new Model Y to compete with China EV makers. Oil and energy names stayed active as tensions mounted. Traders watch for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s testimony, June CPI numbers, and Q2 results from big banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America.
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IAMGOLD Corp (IAG) jumps on earnings and sales growth
July 13, 2026, 5:38 AM EDT. IAMGOLD Corp NYSE:IAG is showing momentum after posting a 92% jump in sales and a 305% gain in free cash flow. The miner is meeting criteria used by Louis Navellier. Shares trade at a P/E of 8.51. IAMGOLD stands out in mining for its mix of value and quality.
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Shein faces Hong Kong IPO hearing Thursday
July 13, 2026, 5:37 AM EDT. Shein, the fast-fashion retailer, is expected to go before the Hong Kong stock exchange for its IPO hearing on Thursday, moving a step closer to going public. The company recently got the green light from China’s securities regulator, clearing a major hurdle in its listing process. The hearing is another key point for Shein’s e-commerce push. Shein hasn’t made a statement on the plans yet. Investors have shown strong interest in the company as global fashion retail expands.
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Oil Jumps on Europe Jet-Fuel Crunch; Airline Stocks Fall
July 13, 2026, 5:36 AM EDT. Oil rose 3.5% to $78.68 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tensions came back into focus and Europe’s jet-fuel supply remains tight. The region now covers less than 30 days of jet-fuel demand, the lowest among major markets. Airlines in Europe face a third-quarter shortfall nearing 600,000 barrels per day, with inventories at 38 million barrels and less hedging in place. Shares in Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and IAG dropped between 2% and 2.6%. Higher fuel bills are squeezing carriers, with jet fuel making up as much as a quarter of airline costs. U.S. and Asia-Pacific both have jet-fuel surpluses, a sharp contrast. U.S. Treasury yields are climbing, and futures markets remain jumpy against a backdrop of geopolitical and economic risk.
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Delaying Social Security Until 70 Carries Risks, Case Shows
July 13, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT. A family’s experience spotlights what can go wrong with waiting to claim Social Security until 70. The writer says his brother held off, following expert advice to get a bigger payout, but died of cancer after just one check. Delaying for higher benefits is common guidance, but events like sudden illness can take that off the table. Taking benefits early may give people more income when they need it. The case is a reminder to balance the promise of larger payments against life’s uncertainties when choosing when to claim.
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Pegula Family Wealth Spans Sports Teams, Real Estate Holdings
July 13, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT. Jessica Pegula, a top tennis player and heiress, is part of a family valued at about $9.3 billion. The Pegulas own the Buffalo Bills in the NFL and two more sports teams. The family also has major investments in real estate, with a big property portfolio.
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TSMC Hits New High for June Sales Ahead of Earnings
July 13, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT. TSMC logged June net revenue of $13.2 billion, a record for the month and up 67% from a year earlier. The strong sales come just before the company’s earnings report set for Thursday. The chipmaker supplies some of the biggest tech customers worldwide. June’s numbers point to solid demand across semis, even as the industry faces some challenges. Investors are waiting on the results for a read on TSMC’s momentum and what it might mean for the sector.
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SK hynix Drops in Seoul After Nasdaq Debut
July 13, 2026, 5:32 AM EDT. SK hynix shares slid on the Seoul Stock Exchange Monday after the South Korean chipmaker listed on Nasdaq. Investors took profits following the U.S. debut. The move comes as shares often swing when stocks start trading in more than one market. SK hynix makes memory chips for electronics.
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Shein Gets Go-Ahead in China for Hong Kong IPO After Earlier U.S., U.K. Setbacks
July 13, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT.Shein secured approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for a Hong Kong IPO, moving forward after stalled plans in the U.S. and U.K. The fast-fashion giant aims to offer as many as 341.6 million shares, targeting a valuation somewhere between $40 billion and $50 billion. Shein had to wait over a year for this Chinese sign-off. The company is looking for a September or October listing, floating less than 8% of its shares. Now based in Singapore, Shein still needs China’s permission to list abroad. The group saw its valuation drop from $100 billion in 2022 to around $66 billion by May 2023. Shein also faces pressure in Europe with ongoing probes and fines on data protection and consumer rules.
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Banks Set to Report Earnings as Market Watches
July 13, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT. Traders are waiting on a wave of bank earnings that could set the tone for the rest of the market. Investors want clues about the financial sector’s strength and what that means for stocks. Bank results are seen as a barometer for the economy and credit flow. Market participants are focused on these numbers as they weigh risks and set positions in a market still facing uncertainty. The reports could shake up stock prices and tweak investment calls in the next stretch.
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SK Hynix Drops 15% in Seoul After Geopolitical Jolt, Wiping Out ADR Gains
July 13, 2026, 5:29 AM EDT. SK Hynix shares sank 15% on the Seoul exchange, erasing the optimism from its ADR debut in the U.S. a day earlier. The stock lost ground after a sudden geopolitical move, cutting short a rally that had lifted investor sentiment on the fresh listing. High leverage is back in focus, with traders turning cautious on SK Hynix as political risk rattles the outlook and questions swirl over the chipmaker’s balance sheet.
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TCS Jumps 6% After Rs 12 Interim Dividend News
July 13, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares jumped 6%, the biggest move in 28 sessions, after the IT firm announced an interim dividend of Rs 12 per share. The record date is July 15 and TCS plans to pay the dividend by July 31. Dividend news often boosts stocks as investors like the direct cash return.
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Oxford Nanopore drops 16% after missing H1 revenue targets
July 13, 2026, 5:26 AM EDT. Oxford Nanopore Technologies shares fell 16% as the company reported first-half revenue of £116.5 million, missing its own forecast. Sales dropped 16% in China on export controls and fell 14% in the Middle East as geopolitical issues hit demand. Stripping out China and the Middle East, revenue rose roughly 16% at constant currency. Guidance stays at 21-25% growth for the year, but that depends on more second-half collaboration and licensing income. Oxford still aims to hit adjusted earnings breakeven by fiscal 2027. Cash stood at £234.5 million at the end of June, down from £302.8 million. Applied markets led with clinical sales up 35%. Research revenue slipped 5%. CEO Francis Van Parys said operations and gross margin improved. Interim results come out 19 August.
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Micron (MU) Holds Flat as Price Swings Despite $22B in Orders
July 13, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT. Micron Technology (MU) isn’t moving much after that monster 711% rally this year, ending Tuesday at $979.30. The stock sits just above its daily pivot at $977.14. Traders say momentum has stalled, but there’s still $22 billion in customer commitments and a $100 billion backlog in play, so the big picture stays bullish. Daily charts put RSI at a neutral 49.12, and MACD has lost steam, but MU is stuck under its 20-day average while easily topping its 50- and 200-day marks-no sign of a real breakdown. Volatility is still wild, with the average true range close to $98. Watch support at $956 and resistance at $1,011. Hourly charts peg sellers near $1,000, so choppy action could stick around.
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Goldman Sachs Sees 10% Nifty Rise by June 2027, Backs Banks and Large-Caps
July 13, 2026, 5:24 AM EDT. Goldman Sachs is calling for a 10% move up in the Nifty index by June 2027. The bank points to foreign investor sentiment turning better after a stretch of outflows. Goldman says banks and large-caps should lead gains, favoring these groups in its view. The tone is cautious but the bank is positive on these segments for now.
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ASX 200 Dips Into Gains as Most Shares Fall, Oil Jumps on Hormuz Strain
July 13, 2026, 5:23 AM EDT. The S&P/ASX 200 eked out a 0.028% gain to 8,808.5 Monday, even as decliners (678) beat out gainers (405). The index stayed positive mainly thanks to heavyweights in banks, energy, and telcos holding the line. Brent crude shot up 4.3% to $79.31 after reports of U.S.-Iran clashes and Iran saying it shut the Strait of Hormuz. Bond yields and the dollar both climbed. There were some deals in gold stocks, but tech and gold miners slid. Analysts flagged fatigue and uncertainty with geopolitical risks still in the mix. Market attention turns to U.S. inflation data and China numbers this week, which could test the big banks and energy names. The ASX 200 VIX volatility index added 6.5% to 11.12, a sign of rising nerves.
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StoneCo (STNE) flagged for GARP strategy as growth, value metrics line up
July 13, 2026, 5:22 AM EDT. StoneCo NASDAQ:STNE gets attention for its 24.39% earnings growth rate, a low 0.24 PEG ratio, and a strong 28.69% return on equity (ROE). Debt levels look manageable. The numbers fit Peter Lynch’s Growth at a Reasonable Price approach, looking for stocks with both growth and value. StoneCo shows up as a potential buy-and-hold pick for investors eyeing steady growth and limited risk.
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FTSE 100 edges lower as AstraZeneca, HSBC slip; BP and Shell up
July 13, 2026, 5:21 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 shed 0.1% to 10,486 on Monday, with AstraZeneca down 1.4% after poor trial news and HSBC off 0.6% on a downgrade. BP rose 2.2% and Shell gained 1.1%. Both got a lift as Brent crude rallied 4.3% to $79.31 with Iran tensions in focus. Losses in bigger names pulled the index into the red despite some strength elsewhere. FTSE 250 lost 0.18%. Housebuilders including Persimmon climbed 3% after fresh talk of government aid. UK 10-year gilt yields edged up to 4.91%. Sterling slid 0.2% to $1.3383. Investors chased energy stocks for safety, while blue chips traded mixed on rate and geopolitical jitters.
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Alaska Air (ALK) Nearly Doubles Portland-Tampa Seats, Adds Wenatchee Route
July 13, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT. Alaska Air Group NYSE:ALK plans a 97% jump in capacity between Portland and Tampa from Nov. 20 through March 28, 2027, putting daily 178-seat flights on the 1,782-mile stretch. That adds up to 6.21 million available seat miles (ASM) on the route. The carrier is also starting daily Portland-Wenatchee flights Oct. 3, looking to feed more traffic into its network. No other airline flies Portland-Tampa nonstop right now. Delta Air Lines NYSE:DAL is boosting LAX-Tampa flights. Alaska moves ahead of its Q2 earnings, with higher fuel costs set to add up to $600 million for the quarter. The latest schedule push keeps Alaska focused on West Coast-Florida as it weighs pricing and demand questions.
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AT&T NYSE:T Drone Test Grabs Spotlight as 5/3-Comerica Merger Skews Stock Alert
July 13, 2026, 5:19 AM EDT. That 186% jump in Fifth Third Bancorp’s AT&T stake came from the Comerica merger, not fresh buying. Actual holdings dipped 0.6% in Q1. On the tech side, AT&T and Ericsson ran a live drone detection demo at AT&T Stadium, using standard cellular networks for real-time tracking without new sensors, tapping ISAC. Executives called it a step for the 6G roadmap. No word yet on a rollout. For investors, that test is likely more important than the stock-holding headline.
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Dollar dips after Iran news; yen hits 40-year low on pension fund signal
July 13, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. The U.S. dollar slipped Monday as traders weighed fresh missile strikes involving U.S. and Iranian forces around the Gulf and Iran’s resealing of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil moved up, with Brent crude rising 3% to $78.50 a barrel, giving the dollar a short boost before it pulled back. The dollar index fell 0.2% to 100.83. Analysts say the dollar isn’t responding as forcefully as in past crises, with markets factoring in recent Federal Reserve rate hike bets. The Japanese yen tumbled to its weakest in four decades at 162.05 per dollar, after reports Japan will keep pension fund allocations steady, pushing back on earlier talk of more domestic investment. Traders are watching for any move from Tokyo to step in on the currency.
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Nasdaq Futures Drop as Oil Jumps, TSMC Revenue Fails to Lift Tech
July 13, 2026, 5:17 AM EDT. Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 1.25% Monday, underperforming S&P 500 and Dow futures as Brent crude climbed past $79 a barrel on U.S.-Iran worries. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co posted a 67.9% revenue surge for June, but tech names stayed in the red. Bond yields moved higher, with the two-year Treasury yield hitting its highest since early 2025. Traders see a 50.9% chance of at least two more Fed rate hikes by year-end, according to FedWatch. Strong earnings from some S&P 500 companies weren’t enough to ease concern over tech cash flow and broader economic fallout, leaving investors on edge before big bank results this week.
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Europe Stuck With Jet-Fuel Shortage as Stocks Dip, U.S. and APAC Still Have Surplus
July 13, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT.European shares slipped 0.2% on July 13, with travel and leisure names like Deutsche Lufthansa and Air France-KLM dragging down the sector. Europe is dealing with a jet-fuel deficit near 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) this quarter, exceeding the combined surplus from the U.S. (116,000 bpd) and Asia-Pacific (425,000 bpd). That leads to a net gap of about 59,000 bpd before any logistical constraints. Jet fuel stocks in Europe now cover less than 30 days of demand. Brent crude added 4.3% to $79.31 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz risks persisted. Energy stocks moved up, but tech names slipped, as fuel and rates stayed in focus. Airlines say hedging covers 80% of their fuel, but actual supply shortfalls remain. Supply sources in Europe are still in flux.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Could See $200 Price Jump on Rising Component Costs
July 13, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT. Apple Inc. is looking at a possible $200 price hike for the iPhone 18 Pro Max as production costs climb, mostly from more expensive memory parts like NAND flash. Counterpoint Research says the bill of materials for the 12GB, 1TB version may go up by almost $300, which would put more pressure on margins even with a higher retail price. Last quarter, Apple’s iPhone sales hit $56.99 billion, lifted by solid demand for the higher-end Pro models. Pricing for the next launch in September could go higher for big-storage phones, and Apple might widen the price gap between storage tiers. Component supply challenges and moves from rivals such as Samsung and Google are factors in Apple’s pricing plans.
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Toyota to Spend $3.6B Adding 150,000 Tacoma Units in San Antonio at $24,000 Cost Per Truck
July 13, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT. Toyota Motor is putting $3.6 billion into expanding its San Antonio plant to add 150,000 more Tacoma units per year, at a designed output cost of $24,000 per unit. The new line opens in 2030 and will cover about 52% of U.S. Tacoma sales. Mexico will remain key to Tacoma supply. The move comes after Toyota North America posted a $1.9 billion tariff loss, but the company says tariffs did not drive the decision-it’s part of a longer-term manufacturing plan. Public incentives will pick up 8.4% of costs, including $186 million in tax breaks. CEO Ted Ogawa pointed to Texas’s workforce and innovation as reasons for the project, which will consolidate Toyota’s truck operations in the state.
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Helen Mirren Puts Hollywood Hills Home Back on Market for $13M Post-Renovation
July 13, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT.Helen Mirren has put her Hollywood Hills estate back on the market, asking $13 million after a major renovation. That’s a notable price cut from earlier listings. The property is back up for sale after renovations, and Mirren is looking to move it as Los Angeles luxury real estate demand shifts.
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Kongsberg Gruppen Q2 bookings come up short, stock drops
July 13, 2026, 5:12 AM EDT. Kongsberg Gruppen’s Q2 orders rose 53% to 17.07 billion kroner ($1.75 billion) but fell short of what analysts expected. The shares slipped as much as 9%. The main miss was due to a delay in counting a $400 million missile system contract for Kuwait with Raytheon. Adjusted numbers matched estimates. The Norwegian defense group, which has ramped up production as European defense spending rises, is trying to triple revenue by 2029 and go four times higher by 2033. CEO Eirik Lie said demand is growing in undersea and space security. Big backlogs and what the company calls strong market momentum are supporting the targets.
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KOSPI Sinks 9% as Tech Stocks Tank, Circuit Breaker Hits on Middle East Jitters
July 13, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT. KOSPI plunged 8.95%, losing 669 points to finish at 6,806.93, hammered by a wave of tech stock selling after SK hynix’s U.S. offer. The rout set off a circuit breaker, the seventh so far this year. Weak sentiment tracked rising tensions in the Middle East, with U.S. and Iranian strikes near the Strait of Hormuz adding to the nerves. Samsung Electronics lost 10.7%. SK hynix shares fell 15.37%. Institutional and foreign players net sold 3.92 trillion won. Retail investors stepped in, picking up a net 3.9 trillion won. The won slumped to 1,503.4 per dollar. Bond yields rose as traders cut risk and booked profits in tech.
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Dividend Growth Funds Trail Broader TSX Over Decade
July 13, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT. The S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index posted a 10.3% CAGR over the 14.5 years to June 2023. Alternative weightings did better: size-weighted portfolios of these stocks ran at 11.8% CAGR, and equal-weighted portfolios at 11.4% CAGR, both ahead of yield-weighted. Chasing only the top 10% yielders lagged, with a 9% return, under the S&P/TSX Composite Index’s 10.9% CAGR. The iShares CDZ ETF, which follows the aristocrats index, has returned 10.7% a year over a decade, falling short of the broader, lower-cost iShares XIC ETF’s 12.8% CAGR. Investors focused on dividend yield should be careful: extreme yields (10%+) can flag trouble for Canadian stocks.
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Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG) Sets Special Dividend; Questions on Payouts and Strategy
July 13, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT. Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG) said it will pay a special cash dividend of C$0.18 a share on August 6, 2026, to holders as of July 13, 2026. That’s on top of its regular dividends and share buybacks. Management keeps focusing on capital returns, pointing to solid earnings and strong ROE. Investors are watching cash flow and cost control from the copper miner. The new special dividend brings up questions about the sustainability of payouts and how much room Amerigo has in its balance sheet as it deals with shifting commodity prices and output goals. Valuations right now put the stock around 20% below fair value, with estimates from C$7.00 to C$8.75, showing the split in market views on Amerigo’s cash strength and capital moves.
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Stocks Slide, Yields Jump as Oil Climbs on Middle East Worries
July 13, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT. Stocks sold off and government bond yields pushed higher Monday as new U.S.-Iran tensions sent oil prices up sharply. Brent crude rallied 3.8% to $78.86 a barrel after Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping lane. The dollar gained as traders leaned toward more Fed rate hikes. MSCI’s world stock index dropped 0.38%, led lower by tech. South Korea’s KOSPI tumbled 7.6% after heavy selling in chipmakers, following SK Hynix’s 14% jump in its Nasdaq debut. Markets are watching U.S. inflation data set for Tuesday and earnings from major banks, Netflix and General Electric. Some analysts say worries about big AI-related spending are adding to swings.
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Futures Drop as U.S.-Iran Tensions Rattle Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq
July 13, 2026, 4:55 AM EDT. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell before the open as traders watched growing U.S.-Iran tension after more attacks. Oil prices are moving up, stoking worries about supply. Big names like Micron, Nvidia and Intel are active as markets head lower out of the gate. Geopolitical risks keep traders on edge, especially in sectors tied to oil and global stability.
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Midterm Cycle Patterns Point to Potential 2026 S&P 500 Pullback
July 13, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT. The S&P 500 is up 11% in 2026, but historical trends show the U.S. market often struggles around midterm elections. Since 1957, the index has seen an average intra-year drop of 18% in midterm election years, with a 70% shot at a correction and a 35% probability it will slip into bear market territory. Political uncertainty is the key reason, analysts say. The stretch after midterms usually brings a rebound, with the S&P 500 gaining 14% on average over the next six months. For 2026, analysts see S&P 500 earnings growing 24%, with AI investment driving much of that. Wall Street expects the index to rise 19% by mid-2027. Experts still warn against selling during volatility, saying market timing is tough.
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Mesoblast ASX:MSB Gains 6.25% After Ryoncil Revenue Beat, Eyes on Pipeline and Cash
July 13, 2026, 4:46 AM EDT. Mesoblast Limited ASX:MSB jumped 6.25% to A$2.38 on July 13, 2026. The move came after the company posted early revenue around US$36 million for the June quarter, and US$115 million from Ryoncil in its first full US year. Ryoncil, cleared by the FDA in December 2024 for paediatric SR-aGvHD, has outpaced expectations. Investors are tracking label expansion talks for adult SR-aGvHD, updates on Revascor in heart failure, Mesoblast’s Phase 3 in chronic low back pain, and a year-end cash pile of about US$130 million. The company has moved from years as a pure clinical biotech to posting commercial revenue.
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PageGroup (LON: PAGE) Says Q2 Gross Profit Stabilising, Keeps Full-Year Outlook
July 13, 2026, 4:44 AM EDT. PageGroup posted a 0.2% drop in Q2 gross profit to £197.6 million, narrowing from a 4.9% fall in Q1. Americas and Asia-Pacific offset softer Europe, with exec recruitment up 15%. Staff count was cut 1.6%, which helped raise gross profit per fee earner 5%. The £40 million annual cost-saving plan also helped, while net debt was steady at £7 million after paying dividends. PageGroup kept its full-year operating profit target at £28 million, saying market conditions are still mixed and visibility is limited. The group works globally in sectors including finance and tech.
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AIM Sees Fresh Listings, Oil Spike Lifts Infrastructure Stocks, Plus500 H1 2026 Tops Estimates
July 13, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT.London Stock Exchange’s AIM market got new stocks on the board with Cambridge Cognition and Pulsar Helium among the latest listings, showing more interest in growth stocks. The RBC Target 2025 U.S. Corporate Bond ETF stuck to neutral after AI trading signals flashed both buy and short opportunities. Oil jumped 4% as Middle East tensions flared, pushing infrastructure and shipping names like QXO and Mader Group higher, both looking at revenue gains on stronger commodity prices. Plus500 said customer income climbed 24% in H1 2026 with user activity rising, sports prediction making inroads in the U.S., and Canadian OTC trading up, as the fintech left its full-year outlook unchanged.
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Burry Shorts Big AI Names, Says It’s ‘Beginning of the End’ for the Sector
July 13, 2026, 4:42 AM EDT. Michael Burry, who called the 2008 housing collapse, is betting against AI stocks like Applied Materials, Tesla, Caterpillar, and iShares Semiconductor ETF. He’s pointing to overvaluation after sharp gains. AI-linked stocks have pushed major indexes up double digits in three years, driven by hopes for major tech impacts and nearly $700 billion in expected 2024 investment. But Burry and some others doubt if those bets will deliver future revenue. His move stands out as AI excitement stays high, with Micron and Sandisk up 300% and 800% this year. Burry’s trades show unease about AI valuations as markets swing.
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US Stock Futures Gain With S&P 500 Up 0.4%; Investors Eye Inflation and Earnings
July 13, 2026, 4:41 AM EDT. US stock futures were higher, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up 0.4% as inflation eased and global growth stayed mixed. French inflation hit 1.8%, giving some relief to central banks on rate hikes. But weaker factory data from Italy and Turkey pointed to softer manufacturing. With big earnings ahead, investors moved toward safer stocks. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America are due Tuesday, with BlackRock and regional lenders next on Wednesday. Moderna slid 10.8% on worries about vaccine demand. Okta and MongoDB were also lower even after positive analyst calls. Results from banks will show more on lending and credit.
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JPMorgan AI agent tops 60/40 portfolio, takes on less risk
July 13, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT.JPMorgan says its AI agent sifts through market and economic data and comes out ahead of the standard 60/40 portfolio, which splits holdings 60% stocks, 40% bonds. The bank says its model not only posts stronger returns but does it with lower risk. Use of artificial intelligence is rising in portfolio management as firms look for ways to boost results and smooth out volatility. JPMorgan says this tech gives investors another option apart from traditional mixes.
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BofA Sticks With Bullish China View, Bets on AI and Tech for Q3 2026
July 13, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. Winnie Wu, Bank of America Global Research’s APAC equity chief, is sticking with her call for strong gains in China’s A-shares into Q3 2026. Wu said the rally in AI and tech should keep pushing Chinese stocks higher. As long as AI stays a global focus, China’s market could beat. The bank’s view stays closely tied to investor demand for innovation and tech growth names in the region.
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China's Aerospace IPO Push Puts Pressure on SpaceX's Lead
July 13, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT.China’s aerospace industry is turning up the heat on SpaceX’s lead as a wave of companies line up to go public. At least 15 commercial space players are preparing IPOs in Shanghai and Hong Kong. LandSpace Technology, seen as a competitor to SpaceX, has restarted its IPO review and is looking to raise $1.1 billion. CAS Space and Beijing Minospace Technology also took steps forward on Shanghai’s Star Market. IPO funds will back new reusable rocket projects. LandSpace recently ran a successful static fire test on its Zhuque-3 engine. Separately, China pulled off a first with a Long March-10B rocket net-based recovery, a different tactic from SpaceX’s automated landing system. With fresh capital and new tech, Chinese firms look to break into the global launch market that SpaceX and Elon Musk currently dominate.
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New Admissions on AIM: London Stock Exchange Adds Cambridge Cognition, Everyman Media, Pulsar Helium, Potentially AI
July 13, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange brought several fresh names to trading on its AIM market on July 13, 2026. The new arrivals include 7.4 million shares from Cambridge Cognition Holdings plc, 104,311 shares from Everyman Media Group plc, more than 25 million common shares from Pulsar Helium Inc, and 382 million shares from Potentially AI PLC. AIM, which targets smaller companies, added these listings as activity picked up among growth stocks.
RBC Target 2025 U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (RUQN.U) stays neutral, AI model drives trading calls
July 13, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. RBC Target 2025 U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (RUQN.U:CA) kept neutral ratings in the near, mid, and long-term, latest AI signals show as of July 13, 2026. The AI model pointed to buying around 14.91 Canadian dollars with a 15.03 target and stop at 14.84. For shorts, the signal triggers near 15.03 with a target at 14.91 and stop at 15.11. The AI-generated data delivers time-stamped guidance aimed at traders following the bond ETF’s price moves.
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Oil up 4% as Mideast worries lift infrastructure names QXO, Mader Group
July 13, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT.Oil prices climbed 4% as Middle East tensions rattled global trade, putting a spotlight on infrastructure and shipping stocks vulnerable to supply chain shocks, including those tied to the Strait of Hormuz. QXO, listed on the NYSE and selling building products in the U.S. and Canada, is pushing expansion with deals like TopBuild. The company is targeting over US$18 billion a year in revenue, up from US$8.6 billion, and leans on AI tools to try to improve margins, even as it deals with losses and funding concerns. Australia’s Mader Group (ASX:MAD), now worth A$1.62 billion, supplies services for mining, energy, and transport. It is chasing revenue gains helped by demand for maintenance and logistics as energy prices rise. Analysts see both QXO and Mader positioned for solid earnings with commodities swinging.
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Plus500 Hits Record H1 2026 on U.S. Growth, Product Launches
July 13, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT. Plus500 posted record first-half 2026 numbers. Customer income jumped 24% to $460.8 million and total revenue climbed 12% to $462.9 million. EBITDA came in at $187.5 million. New customers were up 17% and active users rose 10%. The fintech added CFTC-regulated sports prediction markets in the U.S. and rolled out a Canadian OTC trading platform, plus strengthened its Japan business. Plus500 now offers 24-hour weekday trading on select products, a nod at new features. The company ended the half with over $850 million cash, no debt. Management kept full-year 2026 guidance, pointing to growth in both OTC and exchange products and a diversified model.
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Me Group (LON:MEGP) Jumps 13% as Trading Picks Up Post-France Dip
July 13, 2026, 4:11 AM EDT. Me Group International shares jumped 13.1% to 116.96p after the company said trading picked up following a slowdown in France, its biggest market. Revenue for the six months to April 30 edged up just 0.3% to £154.3 million, while underlying EBITDA grew 7.1% to £57 million. Profit before tax dropped 3.8% to £32.7 million, with management blaming softer equipment sales and less vending business. Revenue from Wash.ME laundry machines recovered after May, up 16.3% at £54.8 million, now making up more than 38% of group sales. The group installed 499 new laundry machines and says it is targeting 1,300 installs in 2026, helped by deals with ASDA and French rail groups SNCF and RATP. Me Group is guiding for 2026 profit before tax of £69 million to £74 million, down from £78.2 million last year.
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QQQ Tops S&P 500 With 19% Annualized Return Over 10 Years
July 13, 2026, 4:08 AM EDT. The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) posted an 18.97% annualized gain over the last decade, ahead of the S&P 500’s 14.15%. QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100, leaning heavily on tech, with names like Nvidia, Apple, and Micron among its biggest. The top 10 holdings make up 45% of the portfolio, which has pulled in much of the run-up in AI stocks. QQQ is up 18% for the year so far, beating the S&P 500’s 10%. Assets stand at $490 billion, and the ETF charges a 0.18% expense ratio. Still, past outperformance doesn’t mean future results will match as markets shift.
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SK Hynix Drops Over 12% After Friday Nasdaq Rally
July 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. SK Hynix shares tumbled more than 12% on Monday, pulling back after the stock jumped about 13% in its Nasdaq debut on Friday. Monday’s selloff comes as IPO names see volatile trading this year. The drop weighed on South Korea’s KOSPI index. SK Hynix listed on Nasdaq as chip stocks remain in focus with investors shifting sentiment globally.
