Today: 16 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors. Follow Khadija Saeed on Google News.

Class of 2026 Faces AI Job Squeeze as ServiceNow and BlackRock CEOs Warn on Entry-Level Work

Class of 2026 Faces AI Job Squeeze as ServiceNow and BlackRock CEOs Warn on Entry-Level Work

Two CEOs from major U.S. firms are sounding the alarm for new grads: artificial intelligence isn’t just a buzzword—it’s already squeezing entry-level white-collar jobs. Bill McDermott at ServiceNow warned that graduate unemployment could spike sharply in a few years. BlackRock chief Larry Fink echoed the concern, saying the class of 2026 could be staring down the hardest path to office jobs in recent memory.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Rate Near 6.3% After Fed Hold, Refinancing Hopes Fade

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Rate Near 6.3% After Fed Hold, Refinancing Hopes Fade

Mortgage rates in the U.S. stuck close to 6.3% on Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged—leaving the housing market under strain just as the spring buying season heats up. According to Mortgage News Daily’s lender survey, the average 30-year fixed rate landed at 6.31%, a touch higher than Tuesday. Separately, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported that new borrowers locking in rates on typical 30-year loans saw 6.3%.
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Dow Jones Today: Hot PPI and Oil Spike Send Industrial Average Lower Ahead of Fed

Dow Jones Today: Hot PPI and Oil Spike Send Industrial Average Lower Ahead of Fed

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid almost 1% by midday Wednesday after hotter-than-forecast U.S. producer price data and a fresh surge in crude sent jitters through the market, hours ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy update. By 12:00 p.m. ET, the Dow had dropped 445.20 points, or 0.95%, to 46,548.06. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite weren’t spared, each off roughly 0.6%.
Confluent Stock Price Caps at $31 as IBM Closes $11 Billion Buyout and CFLT Trading Ends

Confluent Stock Price Caps at $31 as IBM Closes $11 Billion Buyout and CFLT Trading Ends

Confluent Inc wrapped up its public-market stint at $31 per share, the figure set after IBM finalized its $11 billion acquisition ahead of the opening bell on March 17. Nasdaq reported CFLT trading was halted following after-hours moves on March 16, with suspension kicking in on March 18. Final market prints landed at $30.99, just shy of the $31.00 mark hit earlier.
Elon Musk Twitter Trial Goes to Jury as Shareholders Say ‘On Hold’ Tweet Tanked Stock

Elon Musk Twitter Trial Goes to Jury as Shareholders Say ‘On Hold’ Tweet Tanked Stock

Jurors in San Francisco are weighing accusations that Elon Musk misled former Twitter shareholders with his claim in 2022 that the buyout was “temporarily on hold,” while also questioning Twitter’s figures on fake or spam accounts—bots, as they’re known. After hearing closing arguments, the panel started deliberations on Tuesday but left for the day without reaching a decision.
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Stock Market Today

  • Fund Manager Says 49% Return for 2024, Details Market Playbook
    July 16, 2026, 12:42 PM EDT. A fund manager reported a 49% return so far this year, beating major benchmarks in 2024. The manager points to a focused, data-heavy playbook targeting undervalued names and managing risk. Sticking with fundamentals and watching market moves, the fund looks for growth trades before they get crowded. The manager says this run could offer a roadmap for investors chasing market-beating returns with volatility and sector shifts still in play.
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