Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Set to Open Lower as Oil Breaks $98; Tesla, Alphabet Earnings Disappoint
July 23, 2026, 5:53 AM EDT. The major U.S. indices Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are expected to start in the red after earnings from Tesla and Alphabet came in below expectations, dampening sentiment. At the same time, oil prices advanced past $98 a barrel, underlining continued increases in energy costs as markets react.
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slide as Inflation Risks and Earnings Reports Weigh
July 23, 2026, 5:52 AM EDT. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 250 points, or 0.5%, before the Thursday session, after the index slipped 6 points on Wednesday. Investors are assessing higher inflation pressures linked to the Iran conflict as a batch of earnings reports arrives from companies such as Google, Tesla, ServiceNow, and Micron.
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Oil Nears $100 as Red Sea Security Fears Boost Prices
July 23, 2026, 5:51 AM EDT.Oil prices advanced for a fifth consecutive session, with Brent Crude gaining 4.21% to $98.03 and WTI approaching $90, after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The strait, a crucial corridor for Saudi oil exports now rerouted through Yanbu port, remains a flashpoint. The flare-up in Middle East tensions has helped lift oil by almost 20% amid the recent conflict escalation.
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UK PM Andy Burnham Slashes Hospitality Business Rates by 20%
July 23, 2026, 5:49 AM EDT.UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues, effective April, leading to average annual savings of about £1,100 for a typical pub and supporting close to 32,000 venues. The measure will cost the government £100 million each year, funded by reassessing reliefs for non-community businesses and imposing taxes on online marketplace sellers. Finance Minister John Healey stated the government is looking to curb business costs further to restore economic confidence.
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NVIDIA Market Value Surges as AI Spending Intensifies and Rivals Expand
July 23, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT. NVIDIA shares ended at $212.06, gaining 2.3% and lifting its market cap by $116 billion, amid accelerating AI investments. Alphabet lifted its 2026 capital spending forecast by 8.1% to a midpoint of $200 billion. AMD landed a deal to provide 2 gigawatts for Anthropic in 2027 and could invest as much as $5 billion. NVIDIA posted first-quarter revenue of $81.6 billion, reporting a 92% jump in data-center revenue, and projected second-quarter revenue of $91 billion.
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Moody's Finds Stocks Gain as Markets Adapt During Volatility
July 23, 2026, 5:46 AM EDT. A new Moody’s report points out that markets are adapting to the changing economic landscape, offering insight into why stocks are rising even as uncertainty prevails worldwide. The analysis urges investors to identify key indicators to better interpret ongoing market trends.
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Oil Rally Raises Inflation Risks Ahead of ECB Gathering
July 23, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT. A 4% rise in Brent crude prices to almost $98 per barrel lifted government borrowing costs across Europe to multi-year peaks, intensifying inflation worries before the European Central Bank meets. Germany’s 10-year bund yield climbed above 3.2% for the first time since 2011. The surge follows Middle East instability, with attacks on Saudi oil tankers and U.S. strikes against Iran. Chances of an ECB rate hike are at 20% today and 80% for September.
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3i Group Lifts NAV as Action Delivers Q2 Sales Increase
July 23, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT. 3i Group LSE:III posted a higher net asset value (NAV) per share of 3,131 pence at June 30, as majority-owned retailer Action recorded 3.6% like-for-like sales growth in the second quarter. For the first half, Action’s net sales advanced 13.8% to €8.35 billion, while operating EBITDA climbed 12.3% to €1.11 billion. Although foreign exchange movements reduced NAV by £276 million, 3i Group reported a 3% total return for the quarter.
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BlackRock Says Higher Yields Offer Support for Bondholders
July 23, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT. BlackRock Inc. says US Treasuries deliver strong loss protection, as elevated yields serve as a key buffer for bond investors.
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Wall Street Sees Spike in Short Selling as AI-Driven Tech Gains Face Scrutiny
July 23, 2026, 5:32 AM EDT. Short selling on Wall Street has climbed, with short interest in US and Canadian stocks reaching an all-time high of $2.39 trillion in June, a 4% increase according to S3 Partners. The S&P 500’s median stock now has 3.2% short interest, a level not seen since 2008. The uptick reflects growing bearishness as investors question the sustainability of AI-related tech rallies, with SpaceX among the most shorted names and semiconductor shares falling almost 20% from June peaks.
Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street
TotalEnergies Profits Jump 67% to Three-Year High on Iran Tensions
July 23, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT. TotalEnergies saw Q2 earnings climb 67% to $6 billion, marking its strongest quarter in almost three years, as rising oil prices and stronger refining margins were supported by the Iran conflict. Brent crude traded at an average of $97 per barrel, 45% higher than a year ago. Refining and oil trading profits increased 362% to $1.8 billion, while LNG earnings dropped 22%. Shares rose 2.7% to €76.30, gaining 37% so far this year.
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Trulieve Earns Spot on TIME Best Companies, Listed on NYSE, Amid Monticello Concerns
July 23, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT.Trulieve, the only medical marijuana firm listed on the NYSE, has been recognized on the TIME Best Companies list. However, the company is dealing with opposition and scrutiny regarding its Monticello facility.
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FTAI Aviation Gains 5.8% After Securing $1.465 Billion Gas Turbine Supply Deal
July 23, 2026, 5:26 AM EDT.FTAI Aviation (FTAI) climbed 5.8% to end at $222.49, after announcing a five-year master supply agreement and an initial $1.465 billion order for Mod-1 gas turbine generator sets through its J&F Power Systems joint venture. The contract enhances revenue stability and extends the company’s reach outside the aviation sector. Analysts anticipate quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share, with revenue rising 27.1% from a year earlier. The stock is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Nvidia Taps Rare Growth Opening in AI and CPU Sectors
July 23, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT. Nvidia NASDAQ:NVDA has climbed more than 300% over the past three years on the back of its strength in AI chip technology. Now setting its sights on the $200 billion CPU sector, Nvidia is introducing its initial standalone CPU and expects to generate $20 billion in sales in 2024. This move into CPUs, seen as essential for agentic AI, offers a unique growth opportunity for investors as Nvidia seeks to mirror its previous achievements in this field.
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Global Bond Markets Tumble as Brent Climb Nears $100
July 23, 2026, 5:24 AM EDT. Rising Brent crude prices approaching $100 are fueling a global sell-off in bonds, with investors bracing for continued inflation risks and shifts in interest rate forecasts.
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American Airlines Sees Maintenance Costs Climb as AA108 Flight Issues Draw Investor Focus Before Earnings
July 23, 2026, 5:22 AM EDT. American Airlines NASDAQ:AAL reports a 6.5% increase in maintenance expenses, totaling $982 million in Q1, which accounts for 7.1% of the carrier’s revenue. Flight AA108 experienced disruptions-comprising one cancellation and two diversions-highlighting mechanical issues involving three 777-200ER jets operating the Boston-London route after Q2. The stock dropped 3.2% as market participants look to upcoming earnings and guidance on maintenance spending.
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Sandisk (SNDK) Stock Outlook: Analysts See 91% Potential Gain by Mid-2027
July 23, 2026, 5:21 AM EDT. Sandisk (SNDK) jumped 570% in 2025 as AI-fueled memory chip shortages drove demand, extending its lead into 2026. Wall Street sets a price target of $2,500, representing a 57% upside; yet forecasts indicate a 91% increase to $3,040 per share by August 2027. The firm is seeing gains from growing enterprise SSD demand and has introduced BiCS10 chips with 59% greater bit density and 33% higher speeds. Fiscal 2026 Q3 revenue climbed 251% to $5.9 billion, with fiscal 2027 revenue expected to jump 155%.
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Jumps 19.8% as Quarterly Margins Soar by $847 Million
July 23, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT. Super Micro Computer NASDAQ:SMCI jumped 19.8% to $30.56 on July 23, 2026, after quarterly gross profit was projected to rise by $847 million, or 93%, on a margin increase from 8.3% to 16%. While maintaining revenue guidance at $11 billion, the company nearly doubled its gross margin, due to a more favorable mix of products and customers. Trading volume hit 163 million, more than triple its 65-day average. Analyst Matt Bryson pointed to tight supply and strong demand for advanced servers; shares are targeted at $34.
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Alphabet Sinks 3.4% Premarket as $200B AI Spend Forecast Outpaces 2026 Cash Flow
July 23, 2026, 5:19 AM EDT. Alphabet NASDAQ:GOOGL lost 3.4% before the bell after lifting its 2026 capital spending forecast to $195-$205 billion, exceeding its previous cash flow of $185.7 billion. Revenue climbed 24% to reach $119.8 billion, with Google Cloud revenue advancing 82% to $24.8 billion. However, free cash flow for the quarter dropped to a negative $5.9 billion. Diluted EPS stood at $9.11, including $6.26 from equity gains, while adjusted EPS came in below expectations at $2.85.
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Key Reason to Claim Social Security Benefits Early
July 23, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. The most compelling case for claiming Social Security benefits early extends past typical break-even calculations, pointing to a significant yet frequently missed financial factor.
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LSE Plans 24-Hour Trading Rollout by 2027
July 23, 2026, 5:17 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) plans to begin offering 24-hour trading with the launch of LSE 24, introducing Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) as early as 2027, subject to regulatory clearance. CEO Julia Hoggett says LSE 24 will provide global connectivity, improved liquidity, and automation via next-generation agent-based trading, integrating with LSEG’s digital infrastructure to enable greater efficiency and expanded market access.
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Zhongji Innolight IPO Sets Hong Kong's Top Subscription Barrier
July 23, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. Zhongji Innolight’s IPO debuts with a maximum price of HK$1,010 per share and a minimum board lot of 50 shares, marking the highest subscription threshold in Hong Kong at HK$51,009.29 (US$6,505.49). As the largest IPO since 2019 with 54.5 million H-shares available, strong institutional demand has been reported, though high entry costs have cooled retail appetite.
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Datadog (DDOG) Shares: Value Assessment and Revenue Metrics
July 23, 2026, 5:07 AM EDT. Datadog shares, currently at around US$245.77, have delivered a 122.1% return over the past three years. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate for intrinsic value is approximately $261 per share, implying a discount of about 6.0% and placing the stock close to its fair value. Still, the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio is at 23.8x, well above the Software industry’s 3.3x average-highlighting a premium valuation, even as the company maintains solid growth and top-tier ranking in Gartner’s Observability Platforms category.
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Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) Pulls 2026 Outlook as Shares Plunge on Steep Valuation Gap
July 23, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT. Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) has removed its 2026 uranium production outlook but left its 2027 targets unchanged, triggering a 26.03% plunge in its share price. The company’s price-to-book ratio stands at just 0.5x against a sector average of 2x, signalling a significant market valuation discount. With a net loss of A$20.03m and zero revenue reported, projected cash flows point to a stark contrast between the current A$0.27 share price and its A$16.47 valuation, underscoring ongoing execution challenges and investor caution.
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S&P 500 Futures Fall as Treasury Yields Climb and Energy Worries Mount
July 23, 2026, 5:04 AM EDT. S&P 500 futures slip as the US 10-year Treasury yield approaches a two-month peak of 4.63%, fueled by concerns over a 2.6 million barrel build in crude inventories and limited emergency reserves. Slower ADP private payrolls growth weighs on rate-sensitive and cyclical sectors. Investors eye second-quarter earnings from Intel, Honeywell, Blackstone, and NextEra Energy, remaining alert to bond market moves, energy price shifts, and strong performers with lower risk ratings.
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SoundHound AI (SOUN) Shares Priced Above Peers Amid Gartner 2026 Magic Quadrant Placement
July 23, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT. SoundHound AI NASDAQ:SOUN has posted a 163.7% gain over three years, yet its price-to-sales (P/S) multiple stands at 15.2x, significantly higher than both the software industry mean of 3.3x and its peers at 5.1x. Although the company secured inclusion in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant and rolled out its OASYS platform, shares remain overvalued amid persistent losses and notable short interest sparking investor caution.
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Oil Climbs to One-Month High as US-Iran Tensions Raise Supply Fears
July 23, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT. Oil prices advanced to their highest point in over a month, with Brent crude hitting $97.87 and US West Texas Intermediate reaching $89.63, as tensions intensified between the US and Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported a fire aboard a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, which they control and called closed, fueling concerns over potential disruptions. At the same time, Yemen’s Houthis struck Saudi oil tankers in the Bab el-Mandeb, putting critical maritime routes at risk and adding momentum to price increases.
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Obic (TSE:4684) Q1 2027 Earnings: Profit Margin and EPS Climb
July 23, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT. Obic Ltd (TSE:4684) posted Q1 2027 revenue of ¥36,698 million, rising from ¥32,431 million in the previous year’s first quarter. EPS advanced to ¥53.01 compared to ¥44.36. Net profit margin reached 56.2%, improving from 53.9%, with net profit up 16.4% year-on-year and a trailing EPS of ¥180.09. The firm showed robust operational efficiency, though its dividend record remains inconsistent.
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Wall Street Futures Slip as Rate Worries Mount, Labor Market Softens
July 23, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT. US stock index futures, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, decline as investors weigh rising borrowing costs and signs of a cooling jobs market, with the US 10-year Treasury yield near 4.63%. ADP figures indicate slowing private sector hiring, and oil prices climb on Middle East tensions. Attention turns to whether rate-sensitive groups such as banks, real estate, and small caps can contend with more expensive debt and reduced growth momentum. Intel, T-Mobile US, Union Pacific, Nasdaq, and Blackstone are among the key names reporting earnings in upcoming sessions.
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Futures Decline for Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq as AI Spending Rises and Oil Jumps on Mideast Tension
July 23, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq slipped about 0.4-0.5% after Alphabet and Tesla boosted capex outlooks, heightening investor concerns over AI investment profitability. Intensified Middle East attacks sent Brent crude near $97 per barrel and US oil toward $89, driving Treasury yields to their peak since May amid inflation fears. Investors await earnings reports from Intel, T-Mobile, and Lockheed Martin.
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Airtel Africa to List Mobile Money Unit on London Stock Exchange
July 23, 2026, 4:52 AM EDT. On Thursday, Airtel Africa revealed it will list its mobile money division on the London Stock Exchange in an offering expected to take place later this year.
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Stock Market Update: Oil Soars as Houthis Target Red Sea Tankers
July 23, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT.Oil prices surged in response to Houthi-claimed strikes on tankers in the Red Sea. Investors are monitoring developments, while the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq react as rising energy prices and increased volatility influence market sentiment.
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SpaceX Shares Face 25.5% Slide; Analysts Still See 87% Upside by 2027
July 23, 2026, 4:50 AM EDT. Shares of Space Exploration Technology (SPCX) have sunk 25.5% since their market debut, ending below $120 on July 20. Investors point to waning IPO excitement, looming lockup expirations, Starship launch setbacks, and broad AI-sector sell-offs as drivers of the decline. While SPCX has yet to report profits and navigates several headwinds, analysts remain upbeat with a median 12-month price target of $225, implying a potential 87% gain from current levels.
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Traton Lifts 2026 Guidance After U.S. Truck Orders Soar, Shares Reach Record High
July 23, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT. Volkswagen’s truck division Traton increased the lower bound of its 2026 growth forecast following a 141% jump in U.S. truck orders. Shares surged more than 8% to an all-time high of €39.56. Order intake rose 30% from a year earlier to 181,900 vehicles, fuelled by a U.S. tariff refund backlog and robust demand in the U.S. and South America, with European performance sluggish and Germany trailing.
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Tesla, Alphabet Shares Slide as Spending on AI Drives Up Costs
July 23, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT. Shares of Tesla and Alphabet slipped in premarket trading amid worries about higher artificial intelligence (AI) spending. Alphabet was down roughly 4% and Tesla fell over 5% after both companies posted negative free cash flow and announced increased capital expenditure forecasts. Alphabet saw cloud revenue jump 82%, and Tesla reported a 23% gain in automotive revenue, as investors remained cautious over rising costs tied to AI investments.
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AI Rally Pushes South Korea, Taiwan to Forefront of MSCI Emerging Markets Index
July 23, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT.South Korea and Taiwan have emerged as more than half of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, overtaking both China and India. South Korea accounts for almost 24%, while Taiwan represents 27%, fuelled by a surge in AI-driven semiconductor exports and rising corporate profits. Taiwan is expected to see economic growth approaching 10% this year. Equities in these markets have posted 61% and 53% gains respectively, underlining the concrete benefits of AI adoption for productivity and profit margins in emerging economies.
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Long John Silver’s U.S. Locations Fall 4.6% in 2025, Pressure Mounts on Comp Growth
July 23, 2026, 4:46 AM EDT. Long John Silver’s reported a 4.6% reduction in U.S. locations to 479 at end-2025, capping a decline of 18.7% from 2023. The company sustained a 16-quarter streak of same-store sales growth but now needs approximately 4.8% comparable sales gains to balance shrinking unit numbers. Several franchised and corporate stores closed due to routine local decisions, contrasting with Domino’s and Restaurant Brands International, which posted net store increases along with comp sales growth.
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Shares of Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics Drop as Analog Chip Sector Faces Pressure
July 23, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT. Shares of Texas Instruments slipped and STMicroelectronics stock tumbled on Thursday, as both analog semiconductor producers failed to meet elevated expectations despite reporting solid Q2 demand, highlighting difficulties within the analog semiconductors sector.
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Peter Rabbit Organics pulls 380,000 fruit pouches over potential plastic strands; impact to Target, Kroger under $1M
July 23, 2026, 4:44 AM EDT. PT Organics has withdrawn about 380,000 Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit pouches after discovering possible plastic strands in the product. The recall affects nationwide retailers Target NYSE:TGT and Kroger NYSE:KR. The gross shelf value does not exceed $1 million, amounting to less than 0.1 basis point of each company’s anticipated fiscal 2025 revenues. No injuries have been reported; the recall stems from a packaging supplier’s defect notice.
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XRP Chart Stays Bullish Above $1.13 as ETF Interest Wanes
July 23, 2026, 4:32 AM EDT. XRP holds a bullish cup and handle formation above $1.13, even after a moderate retracement since July 21. ETF inflows, once at $131.94 million in May, dropped to $12.43 million by July, pointing to cooling institutional demand. Meanwhile, on-chain Hodler Net Position Change slid from 231 million to 226 million XRP, mirroring price trends and highlighting the contrast between positive chart signals and easing ETF momentum.
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Galderma Lifts Full-Year Sales Outlook Following 24.6% Jump in H1 Revenue
July 23, 2026, 4:31 AM EDT.Galderma, the Swiss skincare group, posted a 24.6% rise in first-half sales, reaching $3.13 billion, and has increased its full-year net sales growth forecast to 19-21% from the previous 17-20%. The company’s results reflected double-digit growth in international and U.S. markets spanning all categories, supported by strong volume and product mix. The revised guidance factors in U.S. tariffs and possible demand changes amid political and economic uncertainty.
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STMicroelectronics Lifts Data-Centre Targets as Q2 Profit Lags
July 23, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT. STMicroelectronics missed expectations on core profit in Q2, even as revenue reached $3.49 billion, narrowly beating forecasts. Shares fell 14%. The firm guided Q3 revenue at $3.70 billion, roughly in line with consensus, and anticipates Q4 revenue surpassing $4 billion, citing momentum in AI data centres and LEO satellite networks. It upgraded data-centre revenue goals for 2026 and 2027 to over $1 billion and $2 billion, respectively, pointing to rising demand and stronger customer interest.
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ASX 200 Climbs as Miners Counter Jobs-Inspired Rate Worries
July 23, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT. The ASX 200 closed 0.18% higher at 8839.00, brushing off initial selling sparked by a robust June employment gain of 76,300 that fuelled concerns over possible interest rate hikes. Gains in mining stocks, including BHP up 1.46% and Rio Tinto rising 0.47%, helped drive the index amid climbing gold prices. In contrast, technology and consumer discretionary shares lagged, with Xero shedding 5.01% and Wesfarmers falling 1.99%. The jobless rate was steady at 4.4%, raising the implied probability of a rate hike next month to 36%.
Jobs boom shock wipes out early ASX gains
London Stock Exchange to Launch LSE 24 Overnight Trading Platform
July 23, 2026, 4:28 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange will introduce LSE 24, an overnight trading platform, representing a major milestone in its trading services.
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18 Russell 3000 Stocks Reach 52-Week Lows as Broader Market Holds Steady
July 23, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT. On Wednesday, 18 Russell 3000 components, among them IBM ($193.1B market cap) and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), registered 52-week lows even as the broader market remained stable and the S&P 500 advanced +0.4% over the last month. Several firms, such as ISRG and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, continue to show notable revenue growth despite declining stock prices, underscoring a disconnect between market sentiment and fundamentals.
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Nestle Secures €3 Billion Via Water JV, Lifts Organic Sales Outlook
July 23, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT. Nestle will secure approximately €3 billion by forming a joint venture with Platinum Equity for its water and premium beverages operations, called Peranel. The joint venture covers more than 30 brands including S.Pellegrino and Perrier. The company posted Q2 organic sales growth of 3.7%, surpassing expectations, and has now increased its full-year organic sales growth estimate to 3-4% on robust pricing and volume trends.
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3i Shares Gain 3.3% as Quarterly Return and Action’s Robust Expansion Lift Outlook
July 23, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT. Shares of 3i Group PLC climbed 3.3% to 2,637p after reporting a 3% total return for the first quarter of the 2027 financial year, supported by Dutch retailer Action, which posted 14% growth in sales and an 18% rise in operating profit. Net asset value per share reached 3,131p by the end of June. Action opened 121 stores, aims for 400 more, distributed a €450m dividend, and 3i took in £254m. 3i further invested £118m in Nutergia and repurchased 14.7m shares as part of its £750m buyback programme.
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ASX marks third straight gain, lifted by miners; jobs data tempers rally on July 23, 2026
July 23, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT. The ASX extended its advance for a third session on July 23, 2026, driven by solid gains in mining, energy, and property shares. Still, momentum eased late in the session as jobs growth data slowed the rally, leaving the index with modest gains at the close.
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SEGRO Jumps 7% with Board Leaning Toward Backing Prologis Offer
July 23, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT.SEGRO PLC LSE:SGRO shares climbed 7% to 957p after its board stated it ‘would be minded’ to back the Prologis deal. The signal from SEGRO’s board lifted early Thursday trading sentiment for the warehouse developer.
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Miners Propel ASX Higher for Third Day, Jobs Data Limits Gains
July 23, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. The ASX climbed, buoyed by mining, energy, and property shares for a third straight session. Still, robust jobs growth tempered early momentum, leaving the market with modest gains.
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