US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 01.07.2026

Chip Sell-Off Slams Asian Markets as Kospi Sinks 8%

July 2, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. Asian stocks fell hard Thursday on a chip sector rout that swept through the Nikkei 225, South Korea’s Kospi, and the Taiex. The Kospi dropped 7.9%, dragged down by SK Hynix, off 14.6%, and Samsung Electronics, which lost 9.1%. Tokyo Electron fell 7.4%. U.S. chipmakers Micron and Intel also slid, with Capital Economics saying AI demand is rising slower than investors hoped. Oil was down more than 1% after talks on easing the Iran war and keeping oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped as tech and global tensions weighed on sentiment.

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AI Stocks Weigh on Europe Stocks; Traders Wait for US Jobs Data

July 2, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT. European stocks fell Thursday, led down by losses in AI stocks. Investors stayed cautious with eyes on the U.S. employment report, which could shape the trajectory for interest rates. The report is seen as important for the Fed’s next policy moves, with markets looking for any signs in job growth and unemployment numbers.

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ASX 200 Back to Flat After Early Drop; Wall Street Tech Rout Hits Region

July 2, 2026, 3:44 AM EDT. The ASX 200 clawed back losses to trade flat at 8722 by mid-afternoon, bouncing from an early 66-point fall that took it to a three-week low of 8656. The move followed a 6.27% slide in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index overnight. Shares dropped across Asia, with South Korea tumbling almost 7%, giving up some of last year’s rally. Australia posted a trade deficit of A$3.0 billion in May after a surplus of A$1.4 billion in April, as exports fell-hit by a 35% drop in gold and weaker iron ore-while imports climbed 2.6% on higher demand for capital and consumption goods.

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq point lower before jobs data as chip stocks slump

July 2, 2026, 3:43 AM EDT. U.S. stock indexes looked set for losses Thursday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all lower ahead of the government employment report. Selling in chip stocks is weighing on the broader market. Investors are watching the jobs number for signs on the economy and what it means for Fed interest rates. Uncertainty around semiconductors and the labor market is keeping traders cautious.

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Rivco Australia (ASX: RIV) issues 100,000 shares as first tranche of staff performance rights vests

July 2, 2026, 3:33 AM EDT. Rivco Australia Limited (ASX: RIV) has issued 100,000 fully paid ordinary shares after the first batch of staff performance rights vested on July 1, 2026. The move follows the group’s internalisation program announced last August, aimed at tightening governance and improving retention. Rivco used Section 708A of the Australian Corporations Act to issue shares without a prospectus and lodged a 708A notice for disclosure and reporting. Investors watching for updates on further tranche vestings and the internalisation process as Rivco transitions to an internal management model.

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Great Portland Estates Q1: Leasing Beats ERVs, More Rent Deals Under Offer

July 2, 2026, 3:32 AM EDT. Great Portland Estates (GPE) saw strong demand in Q1 2026, signing 21 leases and renewals for £13.2 million in annual rent, 3.7% above estimated rental values. The company said premium HQ and Fully Managed space drew solid interest, with market lettings averaging 3.7% over March 2026 ERVs. Highlights included a pre-let to M.J. Bale in prime retail and a 65% rent lift at 1 Medici Courtyard, Hanover Square. There’s another £3.5 million of rent under offer and several active development projects. Management said GPE is set for more rental growth as supply remains tight.

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Getech Group (AIM: GTC) issues 233k new shares after employee options exercised

July 2, 2026, 3:31 AM EDT. Getech Group plc (AIM: GTC) said it received notices to exercise options for 232,999 new ordinary shares at 0.25 pence each. The shares are expected to start trading on AIM around July 7, 2026. After the new shares are issued, Getech’s total share count rises to 152,717,518, with each share holding one vote. None are held in Treasury. The full issued share count will be used for shareholder interests under the FCA’s rules. Getech said this is a standard part of its employee share option plan.

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Supermarket Income REIT LSE:SUPR sets Q2 2026 interim dividend at 1.545p

July 2, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT. Supermarket Income REIT plc (LSE: SUPR, JSE: SRI) has set its Q2 2026 interim dividend at 1.545 pence per ordinary share. The payout, treated as a Property Income Distribution (PID), is due on or about 21 August 2026. It covers the 1 April to 30 June 2026 period. Shares go ex-dividend 23 July, with a record date 24 July 2026. Investors won’t get a scrip option for this quarter. The FTSE 250 firm owns £2.1 billion of grocery property assets as of December 2025, targeting long-term, inflation-linked rental streams. Shares trade on both the LSE and JSE.

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Supermarket Income REIT LSE:SUPR finishes £445m refi, trims debt costs and pushes maturity out

July 2, 2026, 3:29 AM EDT. Supermarket Income REIT PLC LSE:SUPR has wrapped up a £445 million debt refinancing. The company cut its borrowing costs and extended its average debt maturity to 3.8 years from 2.9. The refi package is split between £375 million syndicated and £70 million bilateral facilities, both with two one-year extension options. SUPR said its weighted average cost of debt is 4.4%, with 98% of borrowing fixed or hedged through June 2028. The deal clears all maturities until mid-2028, helping the REIT’s balance sheet and liquidity. Lloyds and ABN AMRO join the main bank group with Barclays, HSBC, ING, and RBS. CFO Mike Perkins said the deal shows lender demand for grocery assets and confidence in SUPR’s strategy and funding.

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Australian Shares End Flat as Chip Stocks Drag; BHP Seeks Green Light for Chile Copper Restart

July 2, 2026, 3:28 AM EDT. Australian shares finished almost unchanged at 8,715.20 on the S&P/ASX 200 Index, after a dip in Asian equities triggered by a Wall Street sell-off in semiconductor names. The S&P 500 lost 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.7%, both hit by chip sector weakness. BHP Group submitted an environmental permit request to reopen its Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile. Australia’s goods balance turned to a AU$3.02 billion deficit for May, reversing an April surplus. S&P Global Ratings expects Asia-Pacific credit to stay stable on strong AI demand. BofA Securities said tighter Australian financial conditions could keep the Reserve Bank from more rate hikes, even with inflation still high. Northern Star Resources has named Suresh Vadnagra CEO. Xero rolled out Microsoft 365 integration to provide real-time financial data for small business.

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Australia’s Market Ends Flat; Gold, Bank Gains Balance Rate Worries

July 2, 2026, 3:26 AM EDT. Australian shares finished little changed Thursday. Gold and banks helped steady the market, offsetting investor nerves about rising rates and the U.S. payrolls report. Northern Star Resources jumped after a leadership switch. Rate worries and mixed views on inflation and data kept the mood cautious.

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Jedinak talks World Cup penalties and shootout tactics

July 2, 2026, 3:14 AM EDT. Mile Jedinak, who went perfect from the penalty spot for Australia and netted three penalty goals at World Cups, is now an assistant coach for the Socceroos. Jedinak shares his tips on penalty shootouts, pulling from his clean World Cup record and his time dealing with high-pressure penalties.

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Bitcoin Tops $60,000 After Fed's Warsh Comments, Solana Jumps Most

July 2, 2026, 3:13 AM EDT. Bitcoin broke past $60,000 after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had cooled, lifting crypto markets out of a slump. Warsh, at the ECB forum, kept the Fed’s 2% inflation goal in focus but didn’t give clear guidance on future moves, saying the Fed needs more data. Solana led the rally, jumping 4% on the day to $78, bringing its weekly gain to 16%. Ether added 3% to about $1,630, and XRP held near $1.06. BNB, dogecoin and Tron were softer for the week.

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FTSE 100 Eyes Lower Start; Currys Ups Dividend, Genel to Buy Capricorn for $360M

July 2, 2026, 3:12 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 is on track to open down 19 points after closing at 10,478.34, with markets cautious as Asian trading showed mixed moves and US futures slipped. Currys posted an 18% gain in adjusted pre-tax profit to £191 million, said it would double its dividend, and plans a £50 million buyback. Genel Energy is buying Capricorn Energy for $360 million cash, a 34% premium. Brent crude lost 1.2% to $70.74 a barrel. The pound traded close to two-week highs against the dollar, ahead of U.S. non-farm payrolls seen at 114,000 for June and steady wage numbers forecast.

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Singapore’s Next 50: 3 SGX Billionaire Stocks Lift Dividends on Strong Cash

July 2, 2026, 3:11 AM EDT. Hong Leong Asia, SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC), and a third unnamed SGX-listed stock have all raised dividends as cash piles held up. Hong Leong Asia led on free cash flow, doubling FCF to S$450.5 million and used that to fund a 25% jump in dividends. SIAEC, with net cash of S$559.4 million, lifted dividends by 22.2%, even as free cash flow went negative S$10.6 million after contract asset growth. Some dividend hikes came on new cash flow, others out of cash on hand as FCF shrank. Investors watching these names may want to distinguish increases supported by growing cash flow from those paid for by drawing down balances.

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Australian Shares End Mostly Flat as BHP ASX:BHP Seeks Permit for Chile Copper Restart

July 2, 2026, 3:10 AM EDT. Australian shares finished flat and slightly lower on Thursday after a Wall Street sell-off hit Asian markets. Chip stocks dragged Wall Street down. Market heavyweight BHP Group filed for an environmental permit needed to reopen its Chile copper mine, looking to resume output. Uncertain macro conditions and sector pressures kept traders cautious.

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ASX Logs Softest Year Since 2022, Miners Up but Tech, Healthcare Sink

July 2, 2026, 3:09 AM EDT. The S&P/ASX 200 Index managed a 2.8% gain for the year to June 30, 2026-its weakest run since 2022 and well below inflation of more than 3%. Materials stocks led with a nearly 45% jump as gold, copper and lithium miners like BHP and Rio Tinto soared. Losses in tech and healthcare did real damage, dropping 39% and 38%, weighed down by profit downgrades and exits from CEOs at Cochlear and CSL. Overseas, returns outstripped the ASX, with the MSCI World Index climbing 19% and the Nasdaq 100 up 24% on a hot run in AI chip stocks. Analysts say mining growth might extend into 2027, but warn the local market could stay bumpy.

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Better Choice (SRXH) sends live stock alerts by SMS

July 2, 2026, 2:58 AM EDT. Better Choice (SRXH) stock info goes out in SMS updates, with coverage in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. MarketBeat’s service pushes regular text alerts on price moves, company news, and promos. Users have to agree to automated messages and may see message and data charges. The SMS alerts aim to get stock data to investors’ phones fast to help with trading decisions.

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KNDS Delays IPO on Weak Defense Market, Investor Hesitancy

July 2, 2026, 2:56 AM EDT. KNDS has pulled its planned IPO, blaming “current market volatility for the European defense sector.” The Amsterdam-based tank maker’s shareholders are holding off until conditions look better. KNDS aimed for a dual listing in Paris and Frankfurt with a hoped-for valuation above 12 billion euros ($13.7 billion), the Financial Times reported, but had trouble getting buy-in from investors. The company gave no further comment. Defense stocks have struggled in recent months as sentiment has shifted.

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Mowi ASA Submits Bond Listing Request to Euronext Oslo Børs

July 2, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT. Mowi ASA has filed to list new bonds on Euronext Oslo Børs, under ISIN NO0013754457. Market Abuse Regulation rules now take effect from the time of the application. The filing could add to Mowi’s activity in the Norwegian bond market.

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Mowi ASA Seeks Bond Listing on Euronext Oslo Børs

July 2, 2026, 2:54 AM EDT. Mowi ASA has applied to list its bonds on Euronext Oslo Børs. The Norwegian seafood group said the move is aimed at broadening access to capital markets and raising funds through debt on the exchange. Listing would open Mowi’s bonds to investors on a regulated trading platform, which could boost liquidity and visibility. The company said it fits with ongoing financial planning tied to operations and growth.

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SpaceX Trades Near $150 IPO Mark as Index Inclusion, Earnings and Lock-Up Expiry Loom

July 2, 2026, 2:53 AM EDT. SpaceX shares jumped to $225.64 after their $150 IPO on June 12 but have slipped back and now hover near $158 as of July 1. Buyers jumped in early, flattening demand. A $25 billion bond sale, announced June 22, pushed the stock down more than 12% that day. SpaceX will join the Nasdaq-100 index on July 7, a move that could bring in index fund buying. The first public earnings report and end of insider lock-up are both due in August-two catalysts that could make the stock volatile. Investors are eyeing both as they weigh the company’s heavy spending against the appeal of the IPO name.

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Zensar Tech Up 9% as IT Stocks Rebound

July 2, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. Zensar Tech shares surged more than 9% in early Thursday trade, moving from Rs 426.05 to hit Rs 468.50 on the NSE. The stock climbed as the IT sector snapped a four-day slide. Traders bought into the gain as tech names picked up pace again.

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Micron (MU) stock up 10%: Analyst weighs in

July 2, 2026, 2:38 AM EDT. Is it too late to buy Micron Technology (MU) after a 10.13% jump on June 29, 2026? Analyst Parkev Tatevosian, CFA, gave his take. He has no Micron position, but works with The Motley Fool, which holds and recommends Micron. Tatevosian says these are his views, not the firm’s. Investors should weigh the disclosure and the recent move before deciding what to do with the stock.

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Sensex, Nifty Jump as IT Stocks Surge; Brent Slips Below $71

July 2, 2026, 2:37 AM EDT. SENSEX and Nifty posted early gains Thursday, tracking lower crude and a rally in tech. Sensex rose 377.40 points to 77,269.54. Nifty added 106.70 points at 24,113.25. Brent crude slid 1% to $70.79 a barrel, helping ease inflation worries. Market followed U.S.-Iran talks that kept oil prices soft. Infosys, HCL Tech and TCS pulled tech indexes up. Bharat Electronics and Bajaj Finance traded lower. June auto sales were up about 25%, showing strong local demand. Selling from Foreign Institutional Investors has slowed, giving Domestic Institutional Investors more room. Market tone stayed upbeat.

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IT shares rally, Infosys jumps 5% as Nifty IT snaps 4-day losing streak

July 2, 2026, 2:36 AM EDT. Indian IT stocks jumped, with the Nifty IT index up almost 4% after dropping the last four sessions. Infosys rose over 5%, while HCLTech, TCS, and Tech Mahindra also gained ground. Traders picked up IT services as global investors moved out of pricey AI infrastructure and into firms seen as positioned for the next push in AI adoption. Indian IT companies, which focus on AI for business, were in demand after a tech selloff had hit semiconductor names. Sentiment continues to shift with the US Fed and global tech moves.

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Seanergy Maritime Files to Raise €100 Million on Euronext Athens for Fleet Growth

July 2, 2026, 2:35 AM EDT. Seanergy Maritime Holdings filed plans to raise €100 million on Euronext Athens for fleet expansion. The company wants the money for more vessel acquisitions as it looks to boost its dry bulk shipping market share. Seanergy says the raise is a strategic move with shipping demand up and global trade conditions changing. The firm is targeting growth as freight rates climb and the sector recovers.

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Pelican Aqua Holding PLC starts trading on Euronext Growth Oslo

July 2, 2026, 2:27 AM EDT. Pelican Aqua Holding PLC began trading on Euronext Growth Oslo on July 2, 2026, using ticker PLCAN. The company works with salmon farmers, offering transport and biological treatment. It has locked in contracts for four 5,000 m³ Live Fish Carriers set to arrive in 2029, with options for another six. Arctic Securities AS and DNB Carnegie advised on the listing. Pelican is aiming at the large-capacity wellboat space. An information document on the listing can be found on the company’s website.

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S&P 500 CAPE Ratio Climbs Near Dot-Com Levels, Raising Market Risk Questions

July 2, 2026, 2:26 AM EDT. The S&P 500’s cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio sits at 41, putting it close to the peak from the 2000 dot-com run and matching levels tied to major downturns. This ratio, which averages inflation-adjusted earnings over 10 years, is seen on Wall Street as a basic check on long-term stock valuations. The CAPE hit 27.6 in 1929 and about 44 in 2000, both before steep declines. Right now, the high reading points to possible disconnects between prices and actual earnings growth, a backdrop often seen during speculative bubbles. Markets have seen this before in times of high optimism and plenty of cash. Traders say CAPE at these levels usually means more risk.

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IT Index Up 4% as Seoul’s AI Rally Fades, Lifting Indian Stocks

July 2, 2026, 2:25 AM EDT. India’s IT index shot up almost 4% after dropping for four sessions, as worries about US Fed rate hikes stayed in focus. Analyst VK Vijayakumar pointed to cooling AI trading in South Korea-the Kospi has slumped 11.5%-giving a tailwind to Indian markets. India’s Nifty added 2.5% for June, beating losses on the Kospi and Nasdaq, down 11.5% and 3%. Softening crude below $71 a barrel, auto sales up 24.1% for June, and less foreign selling with steady domestic flows have helped. By 10:28 am, Sensex was up 0.41%, Nifty up 0.42%, and all Nifty IT shares rose, led by Infosys climbing over 5%. Traders see domestic flows and sector momentum as key, with monsoon tracking still in play.

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Cordelia Cruises jumps 10% after 17% fall on first day

July 2, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT. Shares of Waterways Leisure Tourism, which runs Cordelia Cruises, hit a 10% upper circuit Thursday. That’s after sliding 17% during its market debut. The stock reached Rs 734.90 on NSE, pushing market value to Rs 5,320 crore, up from Rs 4,831 crore at debut. The Rs 585-crore IPO came with a price band of Rs 769-808, subscribed 1.46 times. Despite heavy early losses on day one – shares touched Rs 623.30 on BSE – Thursday’s rally shows investors still taking interest in India’s luxury cruise space. Cordelia Cruises runs domestic and international ocean cruise trips.

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Onex Names Le Blanc CEO as Schwartz Shifts to Chairman; Investors Weigh Leadership Change

July 2, 2026, 2:23 AM EDT. Gerry Schwartz, founder of Onex (TSX:ONEX), will give up the CEO job after the next annual meeting and stay on as chairman, with Bobby Le Blanc taking over as chief executive. The Canadian asset manager hasn’t seen a move like this in years. Some investors see the change as a new risk for Onex’s direction and board oversight. Q1 2026 was already soft, so the Q2 update and how capital gets deployed could be crucial for earnings stability. Schwartz staying as chair is some continuity, but there could be bigger swings in strategy and returns under new leadership. Analyst targets are all over the place, so investors have to judge the risks and Onex’s numbers for themselves.

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Airlie Australian Share Fund Adds to Life360, Orica, Cuts CSL Stake

July 2, 2026, 2:22 AM EDT. Joe Wright, deputy portfolio manager for the $1 billion Airlie Australian Share Fund, said the fund lifted holdings in Life360 and Orica and trimmed CSL. Airlie now runs $8.5 billion and has brought in more new stocks in the last six months than ever before. Wright said this helped drive a strong quarter. The fund is shifting positions in Australian equities.

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IHG buys back 40,000 shares for cancellation

July 2, 2026, 2:21 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) bought back 40,000 ordinary shares on July 1, 2026, paying an average $168.74 per share via Goldman Sachs on the London Stock Exchange. IHG plans to cancel the repurchased shares, cutting outstanding shares to 148,933,971, not counting 5,431,782 in treasury. The buyback comes after shareholder approval at the May 2025 AGM and fits IHG’s ongoing plan to return capital and manage its share count.

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Indian stocks climb as Brent crude slips, IT sector bounces back

July 2, 2026, 2:04 AM EDT. Indian stocks moved higher, with the Nifty 50 index up 0.34%. Brent crude dropped below $71 as US-Iran talks continued. IT shares rallied after four days of losses, pushing the market up. Cheaper oil matters for inflation and company expenses. Traders welcomed signs of easing tensions, helping sentiment across sectors.

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Mesoblast Jumps After FDA Assigns License Number to Heart Drug; Valuation Still Divides Analysts

July 2, 2026, 2:03 AM EDT. Mesoblast ASX:MSB jumped 4.35% to A$2.04 after the US FDA assigned a Biologics License Application number for rexlemestrocel-L, the company’s late-stage heart failure therapy. The move, which comes with Orphan Drug and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations, marks a needed step on the approval path. Shares climbed after a tough year-the stock is still down 26.35% year-to-date, but up 87.91% over three years. Analysts split on the valuation. The consensus case sees shares worth A$3.83, or 46.7% higher, citing possible gains in non-opioid therapies and revenue. Still, the stock trades at a steep 27.9x price-to-sales, versus 15.6x for peers. That leaves some worried the bar is set too high.

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Nifty IT Index Jumps 3.8% as Infosys, HCLTech, TCS Rally Even with Global Tech Under Pressure

July 2, 2026, 1:47 AM EDT. Nifty IT rallied 3.8% on July 2, snapping four sessions of losses. Infosys jumped 5.1%, HCLTech climbed 4%, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) rose 3.2% as the sector led gainers on the NSE. The bounce came as tech shares struggled in the U.S. and global peers dipped. Mid-cap IT names like Tata Technologies and Coforge also moved higher. Abhishek Pathak at Motilal Oswal said he stays constructive on the group citing steady AI demand, but warned about slower discretionary spend and valuations if growth slips.

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CSM Technologies Lists at Issue Price of Rs 113 on BSE, NSE

July 2, 2026, 1:46 AM EDT. CSM Technologies Ltd. opened flat at Rs 113 on its BSE and NSE debut, matching its issue price. Shares saw no move in early trade. The stock’s first day showed little reaction from buyers or sellers.

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China Resources New Energy pulls in $3.6 billion in Asia's top IPO for 2024

July 2, 2026, 1:45 AM EDT. China Resources New Energy raised $3.6 billion in its IPO, the biggest listing in Asia this year. Shares for the Chinese energy firm tripled, fueled by heavy demand from retail investors. The company plans to use the proceeds to expand in renewables. The deal points to strong investor interest in clean energy assets as the energy sector shifts.

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Textile Shares in India Lead as Trade Deals Fuel Optimism

July 2, 2026, 1:32 AM EDT. Shares in India’s textile sector-including suppliers of T-shirts, towels, and bed linen to chains like Walmart Inc.-have been among this year’s top movers. Investors are betting the sector could keep rising as new trade deals drive demand for Indian exports. The outlook depends on continued strength in overseas trade.

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Keel Infrastructure (KEEL) Jumps 432.7% in a Year, Lofty Valuation Draws Skepticism

July 2, 2026, 1:31 AM EDT. Keel Infrastructure (NasdaqGM:KEEL) has soared 432.7% over the past year as investors flock to its AI and high-performance computing data center story. The stock now trades at a price-to-sales ratio of 14.9x, much higher than the software industry average of 3.5x. That’s expensive. Simply Wall St’s Fair Ratio model pegs a fair P/S for Keel around 0.8x, raising red flags about a big premium thanks to continued losses and tough targets. Even with Keel landing in the Russell 3000 index, its valuation score sits at zero out of six. The score questions if current prices actually match the AI potential or if expectations have run too far. Investors are betting on big growth but face tight balance sheet risks.

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Chip Sell-Off Weighs on Asian Markets; Oil Falls

July 2, 2026, 1:30 AM EDT. Asian markets slipped Thursday, as chip stocks sold off sharply. U.S. futures were flat after Wall Street closed lower. Oil prices also dropped, with talks involving U.S., Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani officials affecting sentiment. Tech worries continued to hit Asian shares.

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Nifty IT Index Drops 31% in H1, Worst Start Since 2001; US-Iran Indirect Talks to Pick Up After Funeral

July 2, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Nifty IT has slid 31% so far this year, marking its biggest H1 fall since 2001. Analysts see more pressure coming as AI-driven pricing and softer demand weigh on the sector. The index touched a three-year low this week. Indirect US-Iran talks wrapped up in Doha after focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and freeing up Iranian assets. Negotiations will start again after Iran’s ex-Supreme Leader’s funeral. On the banking side, shares for eight Indian lenders including Canara Bank and Karnataka Bank moved on Q1 updates. Apple is pressing to buy memory chips from Chinese suppliers under a US Pentagon ban to fight the global chip shortage that’s affecting prices.

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Personalis (PSNL) Jumps, Now Seen as 27% Overvalued After Rally

July 2, 2026, 1:12 AM EDT. Personalis Inc (PSNL) soared 83.74% in the past year as new biopharma partnerships and better operations drove more clinical testing. Revenue hit $64.5 million, but net loss was $95.6 million, so profitability concerns linger. The company trades at a roughly $1.4 billion market cap after shares climbed 22.5% in the last 30 days. Analysts note the stock looks about 27% overvalued versus a $10.86 fair value, and say it needs faster revenue growth and better margins to support current prices. They flag reimbursement risk and possible equity raises as headwinds. Investors weighing gains against risk in a fast-changing healthcare AI market.

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Sensex, Nifty jump as crude drops; sentiment lifted by US-Iran talks

July 2, 2026, 1:11 AM EDT. Sensex rose 377.40 points to 77,269.54 and Nifty added 106.70 points to 24,113.25 at the open Thursday. Crude oil slid, Brent down 1% at USD 70.79 per barrel, helping India on inflation and growth. Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, pointed to US-Iran indirect talks as a driver for sentiment. Infosys and TCS pushed major gains in IT even as FIIs sold Rs 1,140.50 crore Wednesday. June passenger vehicle sales jumped 25%. In Asia, markets were mixed, with Kospi off more than 4% amid regional pressures.

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Alphabet Seen as a Solid AI Play for Long-Haul Investors

July 2, 2026, 12:57 AM EDT. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) draws attention as a potential buy-and-hold in the AI space. The company leans on strong profitability and growth, posting nearly $130 billion in operating income for 2025, up 29.7% in Q1 2026. Google Services and Google Cloud keep pushing revenue higher, with Cloud up 63% from a year ago. New AI bets like Gemini Enterprise and Waymo’s ride service show more room for future expansion. Alphabet’s scale in AI and steady finances have it lining up as a preferred name for investors who want AI exposure and less drama.

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Nifty tops 24,100, Sensex gains over 350 points early

July 2, 2026, 12:56 AM EDT. Indian stocks opened higher on July 2. Sensex added 369.24 points, or 0.48%, to 77,291.88. Nifty rose 110.20 points, or 0.46%, to 24,116.05. Infosys, HCL Tech and Kotak Bank led gains on the BSE as the Nifty IT sector jumped 3.25%. Analysts pointed to a sharp drop in Brent crude as a domestic boost, helping India’s current account and easing costs for companies. Chartists see firm support for Nifty near 24,000, with upside levels at 24,150-24,250. The next move could hinge on what domestic institutions do as foreign flows stay cautious.

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Abivax Shares Start Trading Again in Paris After Brief Halt for Pricing

July 2, 2026, 12:55 AM EDT. Abivax shares started trading again on Euronext Paris from 3:30 pm local time Wednesday. The company had asked for a trading halt earlier so it could confirm pricing details. Halts like this are routine to give the market clear information on share pricing. The French biotech firm returned to the market with its financial update as interest in biotech stays active.

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Sensex, Nifty Jump as Brent Slips Below $71; IT Stocks Up

July 2, 2026, 12:54 AM EDT. Sensex and Nifty surged at the open on Thursday, tracking a 1% slide in Brent crude to $70.79 a barrel and some positive signals out of US-Iran talks, Enrich Money CEO Ponmudi R said. Sensex climbed 377.40 points to 77,269.54, with Nifty up 106.70 points at 24,113.25. Infosys and TCS pushed IT higher, but Bajaj Finance and L&T saw losses. June auto sales jumped 25%, pointing to steady demand. VK Vijayakumar from Geojit flagged less FII selling and tailwinds from lower crude holding up the market. Asian equities were mixed-Kospi dropped more than 4%. Wall Street closed lower Wednesday and FIIs were net sellers of Rs 1,140.50 crore.

Stock markets rally in early trade as crud…

Ant Group Puts $73.6 Million Into Robotics Startup Zeroth

July 2, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. Alibaba affiliate Ant Group led a 500 million yuan ($73.6 million) funding round in Zeroth, a humanoid robotics startup, bringing its total deals in the space to 12 since early 2025. Ant has also launched a robotics arm called RobbyAnt and rolled out an AI version of its Alipay app. Zeroth started in late 2024, making robots for elderly and pet care and looking to launch educational robots. The company said first-half 2025 revenue jumped 600%. Zeroth wants to move into North America and Europe this fall. Monolith, Geely Capital and others also joined the round, taking Zeroth’s total funding to 1 billion yuan. Robotics investments in China are picking up as tech activity rises.

Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group rushes into hu…

ASX 200 Nears Flat at Midday as Banks Bounce

July 2, 2026, 12:41 AM EDT. The ASX 200 wiped out most early losses around midday, trading near flat after choppy morning action. Banking stocks drove the move, backing the broader market off earlier lows. Traders stayed wary with new headlines in focus, though sentiment picked up partway through the day.

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NOW (PSE:NOW) Seen Overpriced as Shares Plunge 79%, P/E Remains High

July 2, 2026, 12:40 AM EDT. NOW (PSE:NOW) shares have dropped 79% in five years but still look expensive by Simply Wall St’s six valuation checks. The company trades at a P/E of 70.9, well above the IT sector’s 17.9 average and even its peer average of 60.4. That price points to strong investor optimism, even though long-term returns are weak. NOW gained 34.2% in the last year, but the high P/E ratio hints markets may be pricing in more than the company can deliver on earnings. Execution risks and margin pressure could hurt value. Simply Wall St finds little reason for the premium valuation, with cash flow seen as unpredictable and the financial outlook murky.

NOW (PSE:NOW) Stock Looks Overvalued On Ea…

Linde (LIN) May Be Overvalued by 12% After Analysts Lift Price Targets

July 2, 2026, 12:39 AM EDT. Linde (LIN) shares are up 95.2% over five years, nearly doubling investors’ money. The company’s long-term growth is supported by take-or-pay contracts and clean energy, but valuation is getting expensive. DCF math points to intrinsic value near $475 a share-a 12.3% discount to where shares trade now after analysts raised their targets. LIN trades at 34.8 times earnings. That’s just under the peer average but still higher than the Chemicals sector’s 25.3 P/E. Investors have to decide if strong cash flow is enough to back this high price after the latest round of price target hikes.

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Sensex up almost 400 pts as IT leads rebound; Nifty above 24,100

July 2, 2026, 12:38 AM EDT. The BSE Sensex climbed 398.43 points, or 0.52%, to close at 77,321.07 on Thursday, while the NSE Nifty50 added 123.90 points, also 0.52%, to 24,129.75. Gains came as IT stocks rallied, with Nifty IT jumping 3.37%. Infosys rose 4.44% and HCLTech was up 3.56%. Brent crude slipped under $71 a barrel following news on US-Iran talks, bringing some relief on inflation and import costs. Broader market indices pushed higher too, with the Nifty 100, 200, and 500 all moving up. India VIX dropped 2.81%. Traders still watch the monsoon for potential risks to rural demand and crops. VK Vijayakumar at Geojit said lower crude, solid auto sales, and better global trade trends are helping the market now.

Sensex jumps nearly 400 points, Nifty tops…

CSM Tech opens at IPO price Rs 113, trades flat on BSE, NSE

July 2, 2026, 12:37 AM EDT. CSM Technologies shares started trading flat at Rs 113, matching their IPO price on both BSE and NSE on July 2. The Rs 145.78 crore IPO in a Rs 107-113 price band saw 1.36 times subscription during June 24-29. After listing, CSM Tech’s market value hit Rs 583.12 crore. The company raised Rs 20 crore from anchor investors before the offering. Funds are marked for working capital, debt repayment, and inorganic growth. Shares were fully subscribed on the final day of bidding.

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Nabtesco (TSE:6268) beats profit estimates but valuation stays high

July 2, 2026, 12:20 AM EDT. Nabtesco (TSE:6268) posted EPS 16.54% ahead of estimates, sending shares up 2.13% over 24 hours. The stock has climbed 30.53% in 90 days and returned 109.53% for shareholders over a year, though it pulled back 3.47% recently. Despite trading above the analyst consensus, Nabtesco sits 10.07% under one estimate of intrinsic value. Shares change hands at 38.1x earnings, far above the sector’s 14.7x average, raising valuation risk if sentiment sours. The company faces headwinds from reshoring weighing on export volumes for motion control parts. Its push into new segments and focus on margins could help. The mix of strong gains and a stretched multiple presents a key choice for investors looking at robotics and automation stocks.

Nabtesco (TSE:6268) Beat Earnings Estimate…

SGX cuts board lot sizes for Singapore banks from Oct 5, opening door for smaller trades

July 2, 2026, 12:04 AM EDT. Singapore Exchange (SGX) will trim the standard board lot size for local banks and some other stocks from October 5, making it easier for retail investors to buy in. The lot drops to 10 units for stocks trading between $10 and $100, and to just one unit for shares priced above $100. That includes heavyweights DBS, UOB and OCBC. SGX says the change affects securities making up 35% of trading in H1 2026. Board lot thresholds will be reviewed quarterly, with the next update set for January 2027. SGX will also roll out omnibus broker custody accounts to match global practices and widen investor choices.

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Perpetual (ASX:PPT) Turns Down AU$2.45B EQT Offer, Calls Terms Too Conditional

July 2, 2026, 12:03 AM EDT. Perpetual (ASX:PPT) said Wednesday it turned down a AU$2.45 billion buyout bid from EQT AB, arguing the Swedish private equity firm’s offer was too low and loaded with conditions. EQT’s Windflower Pte Limited had offered AU$21.64 a share in cash. That came after Perpetual dropped a AU$2.2 billion deal with KKR because of negative tax rulings. Now, Perpetual says it wants to sell its wealth business to Bain Capital for an upfront AU$500 million, plus up to AU$50 million more in potential earnouts. Proceeds will help pay down debt and support its asset management and corporate trust units. Other suitors have tried before; Perpetual knocked back AU$1.7 billion and AU$3.1 billion offers in the past few years.

Australia's Perpetual Turns Down AU$2.45 B…

Ecs Botanics (ASX:ECS) to Add 5 Million Shares From Option, Convertible Exercises

July 2, 2026, 12:02 AM EDT. Ecs Botanics Holdings Ltd is planning to list 5 million more ordinary fully paid shares on the ASX under ticker ECS from July 1, 2026. The new shares come from options and convertible instruments. The increase will lift the share count, which could add to trading volumes but means a bit more dilution for current holders. The company taps equity-linked options to back its funding and give incentives, in line with ASX rules. Ecs Botanics shows a A$6.38 million market cap, with technicals still flashing strong sell.

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UK woman finds 38 brain parasites after India trip

July 1, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT. Lowri Denman, a woman from the UK, says she struggled with neurocysticercosis after visiting India in 2007. Denman’s health problems began in 2011, after she passed a tapeworm and then started having seizures, bad headaches, and trouble talking. Doctors found 38 parasites in her brain. Neurocysticercosis, caused by pork tapeworm larvae, can happen from eating food or touching things contaminated with the eggs-not just from undercooked pork-which makes it a health risk in some places.

UK woman’s trip to India left her with ‘38…

Stocks to Watch, Key Calls Move Market on July 2

July 1, 2026, 11:32 PM EDT. Stocks in focus and major brokerage calls are shaping trade July 2. Investors look at new headlines and setups. Traders watch for shifts and fresh analysis as the day unfolds.

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know G…

NSE Files for $3.5B IPO, Largest in India Since LIC

July 1, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT. The National Stock Exchange of India has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI, looking to raise about $3.5 billion via an IPO. The entire stake comes from existing holders like State Bank of India, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and Morgan Stanley, making up roughly 6% of NSE’s equity. NSE ranks as the world’s fifth-biggest exchange by market cap. The offering is set to be the largest Indian IPO in more than six years, beating out LIC’s list in 2022. The prospectus does not mention cryptocurrency or blockchain, pointing to the focus on traditional markets as regulatory pressure and weaker retail crypto trading remain in India.

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Kospi slips as traders rotate out of chips

July 1, 2026, 11:29 PM EDT. The Kospi index dropped with traders starting to move out of the chip sector that had driven much of the recent rally. South Korea’s semiconductor names still matter to the economy, but the industry is facing issues from supply chain problems and weaker demand. Some investors are now spreading risk and looking for other bets as uncertainty lingers over broader economic trends. Analysts said tech is still in focus, but more names are coming up as growth plays. The Kospi’s dip points to a market getting more cautious as sentiment shifts.

Korea's Kospi falls as investors look beyo…

XRP Seen as Contender to Top Combined Bitcoin, Ethereum Market Cap as Use Grows

July 1, 2026, 11:12 PM EDT. Bitcoin and Ethereum together make up 70% of the crypto market cap, totaling $1.4 trillion. XRP is far behind at a $66 billion valuation, so it would need to jump 20 times to catch up with the leaders. Ripple has spent more than $3 billion on blockchain acquisitions to boost XRP’s role in global payments. Growth could come from more institutional demand and new use cases like tokenized real-world assets, a sector some see as worth trillions. Predictions putting XRP at $100 look far-fetched. A price of $20 is more plausible in the next few years, which may be enough for XRP to overtake Bitcoin and Ethereum if payment networks keep moving to blockchain.

Prediction: 1 Cryptocurrency That Will Be …

Almonty Industries Starts Making Tungsten at Sangdong, Turning Focus to Sales

July 1, 2026, 11:11 PM EDT. Almonty Industries Inc. has begun running stockpiled ore at the Sangdong Mine in South Korea, moving from development to revenue-generating tungsten concentrate production. Ore grades at Sangdong are much higher than those at Panasqueira, with a stockpile valued around US$68 million. Sangdong now lines up as a non-China tungsten source as demand rises from tech and defense. This start is a test of plant performance and initial sales, but operating losses and ramp-up costs remain a concern. Almonty was recently added to several Russell indices, which could mean more liquidity. There’s still debate over Almonty’s value and outlook, with worries about ramp-up risks and previous dilution hanging over the name.

Does Sangdong’s Move Into Revenue-Generati…

ASX Penny Stocks Catch Buyer Attention in July 2026 as Market Wavers

July 1, 2026, 10:55 PM EDT. The Australian market is steady just under 8,780, with traders weighing U.S.-Iran risks and a tech rally on Wall Street. ASX penny stocks are in focus for investors chasing smaller names. Djerriwarrh Investments Limited (ASX: DJW) trades at a A$745.95 million cap, under pressure on earnings but still giving a 5.46% yield. Li-S Energy Limited (ASX: LIS) stands out as a pre-revenue lithium-sulphur battery firm with A$88.3 million valuation, no debt and plenty of liquidity, though its losses are deepening. Regal Partners Limited is also on the radar, but with limited information available. These names offer varied risk for investors, spanning financials and battery tech, in what remains a cautious market.

ASX Penny Stocks To Watch In July 2026

Axon Enterprise NASDAQ:AXON slides 30% since August—AI revenue soars 700%

July 1, 2026, 10:40 PM EDT. Semiconductor stocks tied to AI kept climbing in 2026, with iShares Semiconductor ETF doubling, but AI software names went the other way. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF dropped 16%, trailing the S&P 500. Axon Enterprise NASDAQ:AXON, the police tech company behind TASERs and AI tools, is off 30% since August 2025. Yet Axon posted 34% revenue growth last quarter, driven by net revenue retention of 125% and higher full-year guidance of 30-32% growth. The company also saw AI product revenue surge over 700%, helped by Draft One for automatic bodycam report writing and Axon Assistant for real-time voice translation. Axon’s numbers and new AI offerings put it on some investors’ watchlists after the recent selloff.

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Indian Shares Seen Opening Higher as Oil Slides on US-Iran Progress

July 1, 2026, 10:39 PM EDT. Indian shares are poised to start higher Thursday as crude oil prices fell below $71 per barrel. Oil dropped after Qatar said US and Iran made “positive progress” in the indirect talks that wrapped up Wednesday. The move has eased worries over oil supply, helping lift sentiment for Indian stocks.

Indian shares set for positive start as oi…

SGX Cuts Board Lot Sizes as It Tries to Draw More Retail Investors

July 1, 2026, 10:38 PM EDT. The Singapore Exchange will cut minimum board lot sizes for expensive stocks starting Oct 5, dropping the minimum buy from 100 units down to 10 for stocks priced above SGD 10 and up to SGD 100, and to just one unit for anything over SGD 100. The change will hit first for 11 main stocks including UOB, OCBC, DBS, Keppel, and Venture, which made up 35% of SGX trading in the first half of 2026. SGX says it wants to boost affordability and draw in more retail market participation. The list of eligible stocks will get a review every quarter. Other rule changes from July 15 let depository agents hold shares in omnibus broker accounts, which SGX says lines up with global practice and could pull in more international money. The exchange has also floated tougher rules for depository agents aimed at protecting shareholder rights and keeping service up to standard.

Investors can soon buy just one unit of SG…

Cronos Group, i-80 Gold Stand Out Among Penny Stocks With Cash and Upside

July 1, 2026, 10:27 PM EDT. Cronos Group TSX:CRON and i-80 Gold (TSX:IAU) top a list of penny stocks under CA$5 for investors looking for solid balance sheets and cash flow potential. Cronos, with a CA$1.51 billion market cap, pulled in US$159.5 million from cannabis operations in Canada, Israel and other markets. i-80 Gold, based in Nevada and valued at CA$1.77 billion, targets higher gold output with more in-house processing and new mining projects. Both stocks show a mix of growth plans and capital discipline as they seek outside funding. Analysts expect these names to deliver stronger earnings and revenue growth than the wider Canadian market, depending on execution and managing capex. Investors see them as small caps with room for gains and a focus on financial strength.

Cronos Stock Leads These Financially Fit P…

Toyota Shares Still Pricey by DCF, Despite Five-Year Rally

July 1, 2026, 10:25 PM EDT. Toyota Motor shares are up 61.2% in five years. But a DCF model puts the stock about 36.5% overvalued, with the company facing free cash flow pressure and lower global sales. Other valuation lines tell a different story, as Toyota trades at 8.4x P/E-below the auto sector average of 14.9x-suggesting it could be cheap. Investors are weighing upside from electric air taxis with Joby Aviation against trouble spots like EV recalls and project risks. The split in value signals leaves Toyota’s price hanging without a clear read on whether it’s cheap or rich right now.

Toyota (TSE:7203) Stock Looks Above Fair V…

Futures Trade Mixed With S&P 500, Nasdaq Higher, Dow Down; After-Hours Tech Slide Weighs on Sentiment

July 1, 2026, 10:23 PM EDT. U.S. stock futures were mixed late Wednesday. Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.30% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06%, while Dow futures dipped 0.07%. Tech and chipmakers sold off, sending Micron Technology and Sandisk down more than 10% and AMD almost 7% lower. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF dropped 5.4%. Major indexes ended lower after last quarter’s rally, with the Nasdaq Composite off 0.66% and S&P 500 down 0.22%. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said he’s optimistic artificial intelligence will create jobs, offering a contrast to layoff worries. Traders are watching for the US non-farm payroll report as uncertainty continues on the back of geopolitical risks and crude oil moves.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb While Dow Fu…

KOSPI Sinks to 7,769 After Semis Rout, KRX Hits Sidecar After Futures Drop

July 1, 2026, 10:09 PM EDT. KOSPI tumbled under 8,000 on July 2, triggering a sell-side sidecar at the Korea Exchange (KRX) when futures lost 5% or more for over a minute. The index slid 6.43% to 7,769.16 in just minutes as semiconductor names like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, making up half the index, got hit hard. This is another trading pause for 2026, a year already eclipsing 2008 for volatility, with nearly 30 sidecars and five circuit breakers so far. Heavy losses in global chips showed up in U.S. trading too, as the VanEck Semiconductor ETF slid 5.4%. Investors stayed on edge with big moves still hitting this semiconductor-heavy market.

KOSPI Drops Below 8,000, Triggers Yet Anot…

Investors Eye Wise Group, Other Founder-Led UK Stocks in Choppy Market

July 1, 2026, 10:07 PM EDT. Investors are looking at founder-led companies like Wise Group and Computacenter as global market pressure builds from supply chain snags and inflation. Wise Group, a fintech in London, handles cross-border transfers and multi-currency accounts, bringing in US$2.5 billion revenue with a £9.1 billion market cap. Wise shares trade under projected cash flow after earnings slipped and margins narrowed. Computacenter is an IT services player with £9.2 billion revenue and £4.6 billion market cap, serving businesses and the public sector worldwide. The stock trades below some value calls but sports a high P/E ratio and margins have tightened. Management at both firms stays closely tied to shareholders, with some seeing this as a bet on long-term value as uncertainty persists.

Wise Stock And 2 Founder Led UK Shares Wor…

Australian Shares Slip; Northern Star Rises After CEO Move

July 1, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT. Australian shares fell again Thursday as the market digested soft housing numbers from the last session. Northern Star Resources jumped after naming a new CEO, a leadership switch coming just a month after the last change. The latest housing figures pointed to a slowing property market, adding to market caution. Northern Star rallied as investors welcomed the executive move in a backdrop of broader market nerves.

Australian shares extend losses; Northern …

Mt Malcolm Mines Insiders Add to Stakes After 20% Slide

July 1, 2026, 9:51 PM EDT. Mt Malcolm Mines NL (ASX:M2M) insiders picked up another AU$743.8k in shares over the last year, buying in at around AU$0.0073-close to where the stock trades now, even as shares have fallen 20%. Insiders now control about 43% of the company, or roughly AU$2.6 million. All insider activity was buying, with no sales reported, pointing to confidence at the top. The company did post a loss last year, so that weighs on sentiment, but this level of insider buying often signals management is aligned with shareholders. Still, investors have to consider risks from the recent financial results.

Insider Stock Buying Of Mt Malcolm Mines D…

Slate Office REIT 5.50% Debentures: Buy and Sell Levels for July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026, 9:35 PM EDT. Slate Office REIT 5.50% Extendible Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures (SOT.DB.A:CA) trade with mixed AI signals on July 1, 2026. Short- and mid-term buy ratings are strong, but the long-term view stays weak. Trading plans call for a buy near 31.61, aiming for 47.49 with a stop at 31.45. On the sell side, traders could short close to 47.49, looking for 31.61 with a 47.73 stop. The signals mark out clear entry and exit points for those watching this convertible bond.

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Mega Flex Plastics (NSE:MEGAFLEX) EPS up 44% in three years, EBIT margin rises

July 1, 2026, 9:22 PM EDT. Mega Flex Plastics (NSE:MEGAFLEX) posted 44% average annual EPS growth over the past three years. The company, which has a market cap of ₹1.3 billion, also saw EBIT margins climb by 4.4 points to 9.3% as revenue increased. That profitability sets it apart from some loss-making peers. CEO pay stands at ₹1.5 million, under the industry median. The numbers may put Mega Flex on the radar for growth-focused plastics investors.

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Mega Fl…

Three Wealth Manager Stocks React to Fed Signals

July 1, 2026, 9:21 PM EDT. Wealth management stocks have moved around as traders parse new Federal Reserve rate talk and inflation signals. Investors are watching three names here: Silvercrest Asset Management Group, AlTi Global, and another, all moving with Fed headlines. Silvercrest has a US$119.8 million market cap and leans on ultra-high-net-worth clients, expanding its footprint even as margins get squeezed. AlTi Global, at US$542.6 million, mixes portfolio management and alternative products, with clients preferring those in shaky markets. These stocks see different hits from swings in asset management fees, changing client activity, and interest income. Growth, valuation, and risk still vary across the group as Fed chatter keeps volatility up.

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Develop Global (ASX:DVP) lands A$70m mining contract at Pioneer Dome, looks to ramp up operations

July 1, 2026, 9:19 PM EDT. Develop Global (ASX:DVP) signed a 12-month, A$70 million deal with MLG to handle crushing and mining at its Pioneer Dome Lithium Project in Western Australia. The company is moving into operations at the site with help from a third-party miner, which brings first lithium ore production closer. The new contract sits alongside projects like the A$200 million Waihi North tunneling deal, adding upside to outside mining services revenue. Develop Global has guided for A$1.2 billion in revenue and A$306.7 million in earnings by 2029, which would mean 58.4% revenue growth each year. But sell-side valuations are all over the map, ranging from A$7.15 up to A$36.57 a share, depending on how much risk and execution uncertainty they price in. Project complexity and cost controls are still key points for investors as Develop works multiple sites at once.

How Investors May Respond To Develop Globa…

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Sink Over 7% as Chip Stocks Slide

July 1, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT. Samsung Electronics dropped more than 7% and SK Hynix slumped over 9% on Thursday, hitting the Kospi index hard as chip stocks sold off. A sharp selloff in the Nasdaq Composite overnight added pressure, after traders took profits in key semiconductor names. SK Square, the top holder in SK Hynix, lost more than 10%. Weakness hit the chip sector broadly, capping a rough start to July for tech shares. In the U.S., Micron Technology and Sandisk lost more than 10%. Nvidia and Broadcom shed 1% to 2%.

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ASX Seen Lower as Oil Falls on US-Iran Talks; Northern Star Resources Holds to Gold Sales Goal

July 1, 2026, 9:04 PM EDT. Australian stocks look set to open down Thursday with oil slipping over 1% to the lowest since March after progress in US-Iran talks eased concerns over supply. Northern Star Resources kept its fiscal 2026 gold sales target, giving the mining sector a steadier footing while the broader market weakens. Investors remain cautious, watching commodity moves as geopolitical headlines hit sentiment.

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ABx Group (ASX:ABX) says ALCORE hydrogen fluoride can hit US$1,000/t cost, eyes wide margins

July 1, 2026, 9:03 PM EDT. ABx Group (ASX:ABX) is targeting hydrogen fluoride (HF) production at US$1,000 to US$1,600 per tonne through ALCORE, putting 30-60% operating margins on the table with European HF around US$2,400/t. The company says its process, using aluminium smelter bath waste instead of acidspar, cuts those material costs. Australia hasn’t made its own HF since 1995 and imports all supply, giving the project some strategic weight. China controls about 79% of global acidspar, keeping that market tight. ABx says getting ALCORE to market will depend on how the Bell Bay pilot plant performs, with focus on proving up saleable anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and testing reactor designs before locking in offtake or lining up finance.

ABx Group (ASX:ABX) pegs ALCORE hydrogen f…

Freshpet (FRPT) Slides 5.6% After BofA Price Target Cut, More Competition

July 1, 2026, 9:02 PM EDT. Freshpet NASDAQ:FRPT dropped 5.6% after Bank of America trimmed its price target to $70 from $75. The cut came as BofA pointed to sluggish dog-food sales, less interest in mid-caps and more risk from new rivals. Hill’s Pet Food just moved into the fresh dog food space, ramping up competition in Freshpet’s main business. Shares have been volatile, swinging more than 5% on 28 occasions this year. Freshpet last traded at $55.42, putting it 7.9% lower for the year and 35.2% under its 52-week high of $85.50. Consumer staples names held up better as defensive plays with tech under pressure and Fed tightening still on the table.

Why Freshpet (FRPT) Stock Is Nosediving

14 STI Blue Chips Slip Below 200-Day Moving Average, Real Estate and REITs Under Pressure

July 1, 2026, 9:01 PM EDT. Fourteen blue chips on the Straits Times Index are now trading below the 200-day moving average, a sign technical traders see as bearish. Big names in real estate and REITs lead the move down, hit by high interest rates that are hurting both asset values and capital recycling. Hongkong Land trades sideways as demand for commercial space in Hong Kong stays weak. CapitaLand Investment and City Developments still have strong balance sheets, which could support a rebound if global rates fall. CapitaLand Ascendas, Mapletree Logistics, and Mapletree Industrial Trust-all industrial and logistics REITs-are also seen as potential recovery bets because of their stable operations. The sector view is mixed, with shifting conditions likely to drive where these stocks head next.

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Yen Slides to 40-Year Low as Rate Gap Widens, Fed Stays Hawkish

July 1, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT. The yen is trading at a four-decade low against the dollar. Traders are betting on more tightening from the Fed while Japan’s recent 1% rate hike is still well behind the Fed’s 3.5-3.75%. US-Iran war tensions are adding to the pressure. Investors keep moving toward US assets for higher yields, further weighing on the yen despite recent Japanese intervention. The drop is fueling more volatility in global markets and could push officials in Tokyo to step in again. Currency desks continue to watch interest rate moves and geopolitics.

The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here…

ASX Seen Lower as Crude Drops; Northern Star Gold Sales Hit Q4 Target

July 1, 2026, 8:55 PM EDT. Australian shares are set to open weaker after crude oil fell 1% to the lowest since March as US-Iran talks in Qatar eased supply fears. Wall Street ended down, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all finishing in the red. Northern Star Resources posted preliminary Q4 gold sales at 433,000 ounces, putting fiscal 2026 output at about 1.5 million ounces, in line with its guidance. Almonty Industries began processing at its Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea. The S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.6% to 8,722.90 on Wednesday. Traders are watching for the international trade in goods data out Thursday morning in Sydney.

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Live cattle futures finish mixed; boxed beef prices slide Wednesday

July 1, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT. Live cattle futures ended mixed Wednesday. August dropped 60 cents, other contracts up as much as 50 cents. Cash market saw $403 dressed in the north, $255 live. Fed Cattle Exchange reported no sales on 1,520 head. Feeder cattle futures dipped, with the CME Feeder Cattle Index down 41 cents to $376.99. Boxed beef prices fell hard: Choice off $1.90 at $391.26, Select down $1.99 to $369.69. USDA pegged slaughter at 110,000 for the day, week-to-date at 324,000-34,718 below last year.

Cattle Face Mixed Trade on Wednesday

Lean Hogs Slip as Slaughter Dips, Base Prices Drop

July 1, 2026, 8:53 PM EDT. Lean hog futures fell Wednesday, losing 5 cents to $1.15 at the close. Weaker prices hit the livestock market after USDA’s national base hog price lost 66 cents, landing at $96.92. The CME Lean Hog Index was also lower by 17 cents to $91.24 for June 29. Pork carcass cutout value moved up 22 cents to $95.71, with gains in the loin, rib, and belly. Federally inspected hog slaughter came to 474,000 head, down from last week and the same time last year, pointing to a smaller supply. July, August and October contracts all dropped, as lean hogs continued to feel pressure from shifting supply and demand.

Hogs Face Wednesday Weakness

Wheat Prices Up as USDA Acreage Falls Short of Estimates

July 1, 2026, 8:52 PM EDT. Wheat futures rose on Wednesday across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis, adding 4¾ to 13½ cents. The market looked ahead to the USDA’s weekly Export Sales report due Thursday, with traders expecting 300,000 to 600,000 metric tons for 2026/27. The USDA’s Acreage report put wheat plantings at 42.74 million acres, under forecasts, mostly on a drop in winter wheat. June 1 stocks were 920 million bushels, above last year but under analyst estimates. The numbers gave wheat an extra boost before the export data arrives.

Wheat Extends Post-USDA Report Gains to We…

Chip Stocks Tumble After Hours; Major Indexes Hold Flat

July 1, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT. Chip names sold off in after-hours, dragging the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 6.3%. Broader U.S. benchmarks barely moved, with SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) off 0.12%, Nasdaq’s QQQ lower by 0.13%, and the Dow’s DIA also down 0.13%. Earlier, the S&P 500 ended down 0.22%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.66%. Meta Platforms shot up 8.8% after its cloud announcement. Traders put through just 19.7 billion shares, below the usual pace, as breadth wobbled. Investors stayed cautious before the payrolls print and the long weekend. Worries over valuations and risk still weigh, keeping volatility in play.

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Corn Futures Climb After USDA, EIA Data; Ethanol Output Rises

July 1, 2026, 8:50 PM EDT. Corn futures traded higher Wednesday, front-month contracts up between 3 and 8 ¼ cents. National average cash corn price added 7 cents to $3.92 1/4. The U.S. EIA said ethanol production reached 1.117 million barrels a day for the week ended June 26, up 27,000 from a week ago. Ethanol stocks and exports posted gains too, but refiner inputs slipped a bit. USDA NASS reported the highest monthly corn use for ethanol since 2015, with May showing a 9.7% jump from April and a 6.16% year-over-year gain. As of June 1, grain stocks stood at 5.295 billion bushels-below forecasts, but still 14% over last year. Traders are waiting for Thursday’s Export Sales report, with old crop sales expected between 0.5 and 1.1 million metric tons. The latest numbers kept corn prices firm across the board.

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Nike Stock Trades Close to DCF Value, Earnings Multiple Lags Peers

July 1, 2026, 8:49 PM EDT. Nike shares are down 70.8% over the past five years, dragged by worries about execution and soft China sales. The stock is now trading near its DCF-calculated intrinsic value-roughly $45.81 per share, about 6% above the current price. That puts it in line with fair value on cash flow. But Nike’s P/E stands at 20.5, slightly under the sector average of 22.1, hinting at some mild undervaluation on earnings. Caution sticks with investors as margin recovery and steady demand in big markets stay in question.

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Instacart NASDAQ:CART drops 5.7% after Kroger-Giant Eagle deal

July 1, 2026, 8:48 PM EDT. Shares of Instacart NASDAQ:CART slid 5.7% as Kroger agreed to buy Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. The deal sparked worries that more consolidation in the grocery business could squeeze Instacart’s delivery market. The stock stayed volatile-it’s moved more than 5% in a day 16 times over the past year. Market reaction was big, but traders didn’t see the fundamentals change much. Instacart just launched ‘Immersive Feed,’ a new shoppable video feature that uses AI to make meal ingredient shopping easier. Analysts liked the move. Shares were trading at $44.86, 13.4% below their 52-week high, but still up 2.2% for the year. Instacart’s role in grocery delivery stays in focus.

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BLB (NSE:BLBLIMITED) earnings jump as insiders keep big stake

July 1, 2026, 8:47 PM EDT. BLB Limited posted strong EPS growth on the NSE, up from ₹0.73 to ₹6.30 in a year. Revenue gained 38% to ₹7.4 billion, with earnings before interest and tax margins steady. The company has a market value of ₹899 million. Insiders hold 47% of shares. The numbers point to improving fundamentals and insiders are still heavily invested. Investors should look at BLB’s cash, debt and small size before watching the stock.

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Soybean Futures Edge Higher With USDA Export Sales on Deck

July 1, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT. Soybeans picked up 3 to 9 ½ cents Wednesday, with front months pacing the move. The national average cash price rose 15 1/4 cents to $10.85 1/4. Soymeal futures ran flat to $1.90 higher, and soy oil futures traded mixed. Traders are watching for Thursday’s USDA Export Sales report, which is expected to show 300,000 to 650,000 MT of 2025/26 beans and 350,000 to 900,000 MT of new crop sales. The May soy crush hit 213.1 million bushels, a bit under trade ideas, but 4.62% above last year. The latest USDA numbers show soybean acreage and stocks up from a year ago. July 26 soybeans settled at $11.26 1/4, up 9 1/2 cents, holding recent gains.

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Cotton Futures Jump After Acreage Tops Estimates

July 1, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT. Cotton futures shot up late Wednesday, with front months up 104 to 106 points after the U.S. June Acreage report put planted acres at 9.85 million, beating the 9.6 million expected. The Cotlook A Index was unchanged at 85.30 cents. ICE certified stocks were 185,034 bales as of June 30. The Adjusted World Price added 151 points last week to 63.88 cents per pound. Crude oil dropped $1.41 to $68.09, U.S. dollar index gained 0.243 to 101.200. July 26 cotton settled at 73.28 cents, December at 77.84, March 27 at 79.19 cents.

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Super Micro (SMCI) Drops as Taiwan Opens Nvidia Chip Smuggling Case

July 1, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT. Super Micro (SMCI) slid about 4.5% after Taiwanese prosecutors raided its offices and detained two workers in a Nvidia chip smuggling investigation tied to shipments of Nvidia-powered servers to China. The move raised fresh export-compliance questions. Shares bounced a bit, last at $28.12 and off 4.4%. SMCI has posted 55 swings of over 5% in the last year. Nvidia’s Vera Rubin launch and a GF Securities Buy upgrade drove recent upside, while a $7 billion fundraise spooked some traders on dilution. The inquiry adds uncertainty, but the street’s growth outlook on SMCI’s AI business remains unchanged for now.

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Altria Group (MO) offers yield and stability as market moves

July 1, 2026, 8:33 PM EDT. Altria Group (MO) is drawing attention from income-focused investors with its 5.9% forward dividend yield and 57-year run of dividend hikes. The Dividend King trades at a low beta of 0.50, showing less price movement than the S&P 500, which has helped steady returns for shareholders in a volatile market. Its track record on dividend growth and position in the sector keeps it on the radar for those looking for passive income and more stable holdings when markets get rough. But Altria is also trying to shift into non-combustible tobacco products, and future earnings could get hit by regulatory issues.

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Shopify (SHOP) jumps 6.52% on Nasdaq after lawsuit deal as TSX stays shut

July 1, 2026, 8:32 PM EDT. Shopify Inc. NASDAQ:SHOP jumped 6.52% to $121.63 on Nasdaq July 1, while the U.S. market eased. TSX was closed for Canada Day, leaving a currency-adjusted gap of about 6.6% against the C$162.26 Toronto close. The move came after Shopify settled a copyright suit with Shopline, part of JOYY Inc. NASDAQ:JOYY. Market cap rose around $9.7 billion, with support from a $3 billion buyback plan announced in June. The stock saw strong U.S. appetite as a Nasdaq-100 member, even with mixed trading conditions.

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Vikas Lifecare (NSE:VIKASLIFE) Shows Strong Cash Flow, Profit Cut by One-Offs

July 1, 2026, 8:31 PM EDT. Vikas Lifecare Limited (NSE:VIKASLIFE) posted free cash flow of ₹3.1 billion for the year ending March 2026, well above statutory profit of ₹184.1 million. The negative accrual ratio of -0.46 points to cash outpacing reported earnings. Profit fell by ₹96 million due to unusual items, which are likely one-off. These items may not hit results again, so earnings could improve if business stays steady. The market hasn’t given full credit to these details. Investors may want to check the company’s balance sheet for a broader view. Free cash flow stayed strong, and recurring profit could recover, giving reasons to watch the stock.

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Zoom, C3.ai rally after Guggenheim upgrade lifts software stocks

July 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT. Zoom and C3.ai shares moved up after Guggenheim analyst John DiFucci upgraded Salesforce and ServiceNow to Buy. DiFucci said too much concern about AI disruption has pushed valuations down too far. He said the upgrade is about valuation, not a call on AI itself. Enterprise software stocks got punished hard this year as investors worried AI would hurt traditional subscription revenue. Oracle rose as well after being added to William Blair’s AI analyst list and launching a new AI product. Accenture recently cut its outlook as AI weighed on IT services demand. The upgrades point to possible bargain hunting in the group.

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Musinsa pushes Asia store openings ahead of IPO, targets Uniqlo

July 1, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT. Musinsa, backed by KKR, is speeding up store launches in China and Japan as it gets ready for its IPO. The South Korean fashion retailer wants to take on Uniqlo and grab more market share in Asia before it lists. Musinsa is betting on physical expansion to boost its presence ahead of the offering.

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ASX Banks ANZ, CBA, NAB & WBC Watch for Possible Big Sell Signals, ChartWatch Webinar Shows

July 1, 2026, 8:19 PM EDT. ANZ, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), National Australia Bank (NAB) and Westpac (WBC) are again in focus, with ChartWatch LIVE this week putting technical sell signals under the microscope. Top technical analyst Carl Capolingua flagged signals that may point to new price drops for the major banks. The session looked at the wider market picture too, with takes on Nasdaq, S&P/ASX 200, global indices, base metals and tech. Capolingua urged traders to weigh these signs inside a broader trend-following technical analysis view. The weekly webinar, which is live, mixes case studies with analysis on market risks and possible blue-chip moves as conditions keep shifting.

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Micron (MU) Sinks 10% After Trump Post and Strong Q3 Earnings

July 1, 2026, 8:18 PM EDT. Micron Technology (MU) dropped 10.67% Wednesday even after President Donald Trump called it the “hottest” company in the world on Truth Social. The stock, up 754% year over year, had reported better-than-expected revenue and EPS for its fiscal Q3, with new multi-year AI contracts totaling about $100 billion. Still, profit-taking in memory chip names and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra’s $32.7 million share sale near 52-week highs dragged on the shares. Corporate donations and political support didn’t help. Traders looked past endorsements and focused on valuation and sector-wide selling after a prolonged rally.

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Robinhood NASDAQ:HOOD Jumps Toward $100 Billion Valuation as Volume Rises in June

July 1, 2026, 8:16 PM EDT. Robinhood Markets NASDAQ:HOOD rose 8.35% to $108.65, just shy of a $100 billion market cap. The broker hit $99.4 billion in valuation after trading volume from June 1-25 across equities, options, crypto, and event contracts beat all of May. Shares now sit about 18% higher than the combined market value of Coinbase NASDAQ:COIN and Interactive Brokers NASDAQ:IBKR, but still trail Charles Schwab NYSE:SCHW. Robinhood is adding European commodity, ETF and FX perpetual futures, UK crypto trading, and launching Robinhood Earn in Canada to broaden its products. Event contracts have brought in more revenue than crypto for several quarters.

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Halliburton (HAL) Lags Market Before November Earnings

July 1, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT. Halliburton (HAL) closed at $29.10, off 0.68%, falling more than the S&P 500’s 0.29% decline. The stock dropped 5.73% in the past month, doing worse than the Oils-Energy sector’s 2.45% slide and missing the S&P 500’s 1.57% gain. HAL is set to release Q3 earnings on November 7, 2024. Analysts expect EPS of $0.76, down 3.8% from last year, with revenue at $5.84 billion, up just 0.55%. For 2024, forecasts put EPS at $3.14 and revenue at $23.46 billion, both a bit higher than last year. Halliburton trades at a forward P/E of 9.32, well under the industry average of 18.54, and has a PEG ratio of 1. Zacks rates the stock #4 (Sell), even as earnings estimates nudged up slightly over the past month. The Oil and Gas – Field Services group ranks in the bottom 34% of Zacks Industry Rank.

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Oneok (OKE) Drops 1.39% as Shares Lag S&P 500 Before Earnings

July 1, 2026, 8:14 PM EDT. Shares of Oneok Inc. (OKE) ended at $85.73, losing 1.39% and sliding more than the S&P 500’s 0.22% dip. OKE outpaced its Oils-Energy sector over the last month, but attention is on upcoming earnings later this quarter. Wall Street calls for quarterly EPS of $1.41, up 5.22% over last year, and revenue of $10.81 billion, a 37.11% gain. For the year, consensus sees $5.50 EPS and $46.96 billion in sales, both showing some growth. Oneok trades at 15.8 times forward earnings, higher than the industry’s 13.42 average, and posts a 6.75 PEG ratio, much above the 1.3 industry mark. Zacks has it at Rank #3 (Hold); the industry sits in the top 44% on Zacks Industry Rank, seen as moderate strength.

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Lyft (LYFT) edges higher ahead of earnings as market drops

July 1, 2026, 8:13 PM EDT. Lyft (LYFT) shares added 1.51% to $14.83, moving up while the S&P 500 fell 0.22% during a weak day for the broader market. Over the past month, Lyft is up 3.54% compared to a 2.58% drop for the Computer and Technology sector. Traders are looking for Lyft’s upcoming earnings, with forecasts pointing to a 56% jump in EPS to $0.39 and a 13.68% rise in revenue to $1.81 billion. For the full year, analysts predict EPS of $1.57 on $7.3 billion revenue, both up sharply over last year. The stock trades at a 9.31 forward P/E, well below the sector’s 14.8 average. Lyft has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and a PEG ratio of 0.38, signaling growth is expected to keep outpacing price.

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Medpace (MEDP) edges higher while S&P 500 drops; earnings in focus

July 1, 2026, 8:12 PM EDT. Medpace (MEDP) gained 1.39% to $346.81, holding up while the S&P 500 shed 1.11%. Shares are off 2.88% for the month but have outperformed the medical sector, which is down 6.22%. All eyes turn to Medpace’s February 10 earnings, with analysts looking for EPS of $2.97, up 20.73% from a year ago, on revenue of $536.37 million, a 7.62% bump. The company holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and EPS estimates inched up 0.81% in the last 30 days. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 27.54, well above the industry average of 17.08, and the PEG ratio is 1.75 versus the sector’s 1.37. Traders watching for analyst updates and sector moves as medical services names sit in the bottom 41% of the Zacks Industry Rank.

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M-tron Industries (MPTI) edges higher as market slips, outlook mixed ahead of earnings

July 1, 2026, 8:11 PM EDT. M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) gained 1.61% to $100.75 even as the S&P 500 slipped 0.22%, the Dow lost 0.03%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.66%. Shares had previously jumped 8.27%, outpacing the Construction sector’s 5.89% move and dodging the S&P 500’s 1.21% loss. EPS for the coming quarter is expected at $0.47, down 11.32% from last year, while revenue is seen rising 11.45% to $14.8 million. For the year, forecasts put EPS at $2.26 on $59.7 million in revenue, a 13.74% earnings drop and 9.71% revenue gain. MPTI trades at a Forward P/E of 43.87, above the industry’s 38.44, with a PEG ratio of 1.75 compared to 2.05 for peers. Zacks gives the stock a Rank #5 (Strong Sell), as analysts remain cautious on mixed signals.

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Ouster Inc (OUST) Drops 4% on Day, Still Up for the Month as Earnings Picture Brightens

July 1, 2026, 8:10 PM EDT. Ouster, Inc. (OUST) finished at $60.02, down 4% for the session, trailing the S&P 500’s 0.22% drop. The stock is still up 35.82% in the past month, ahead of the Computer and Technology sector, which lost 2.58%. The company sees quarterly EPS at -$0.31, an 18.42% year-over-year pickup, while revenue is projected at $50.77 million, a 44.84% gain. For the year, Ouster expects EPS to move up 1.87% to -$1.05, with revenue growth of 31.65% to $223 million. The company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Its industry is in the top 33% for strength, reflecting positive analyst views and increased estimates.

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Intrusion Inc. (INTZ) Slides as Earnings Outlook Stays in Focus, Sector Trails

July 1, 2026, 8:09 PM EDT. Intrusion Inc. (INTZ) finished at $1.10, off 0.45%. That was just below the S&P 500, which dipped 0.41%. Shares have lost 28.71% over the last month, far behind the Computer and Technology sector’s 6.52% climb. Traders are watching for Intrusion’s next earnings. Analysts expect an EPS loss of $0.72, which would be 76% less than last year’s loss. Revenue is projected to slip about 15% to $1.25 million. Full-year calls show more EPS losses ahead but with an 8.72% uptick in annual revenue. Intrusion is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with no EPS estimate moves lately. Its Computer-Networking group sits in the bottom 12% on the Zacks Industry Rank, showing continued pressure on the stock.

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SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) Sinks 7.8% as Earnings Loom

July 1, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT. Shares of SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) dropped 7.8% to $24.95, trailing the S&P 500, which eased off 0.3%. The stock is still up 32.65% this month, topping both the Oils-Energy group and the S&P 500. Investors are looking at the August 7 earnings report, with SolarEdge expected to post a -$0.82 EPS, which would be a 54.19% year-on-year gain, and $273.71 million in revenue, up 3.13%. For the year, Wall Street is looking for a negative $3.29 EPS on 18.25% revenue growth. Analyst revisions lately trimmed EPS estimates by 1.21%. SolarEdge has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold); its solar industry group sits in the top 35% from Zacks. Moves in estimates often shake up the stock.

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Shell (SHEL) Falls as Shares Lag Sector and Earnings Views Shift

July 1, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT. Shell (SHEL) shares dropped 1.25% to $76.57, doing worse than a slightly lower market. The stock is down 10.69% for the month, steeper than the Oils-Energy sector’s 4.76% slide and the S&P 500’s 1.21% loss. Shell’s next earnings are in focus, with forecasts calling for EPS to jump 76.76% to $2.51 and revenue to rise 57.13% to $104.4 billion from a year earlier. Still, consensus EPS estimates dipped 3.68% lately, and Shell’s Zacks Rank stays at #3 (Hold). Forward P/E comes in at 7.83, PEG at 0.48, both above industry levels. The Oils-Energy sector sits in the industry’s top 40% for now, but near-term signals are mixed.

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T. Rowe Price (TROW) jumps 2.13% while broader market dips; outlook improves

July 1, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT. T. Rowe Price (TROW) rose 2.13% to $116.11 in Thursday trading, bucking a 0.22% drop for the S&P 500. Over the last month, TROW has gained 8.99%, outpacing both Finance sector stocks and the wider market. Wall Street is looking for TROW to post $2.35 in EPS next quarter, up 4.91% from a year ago, with revenue seen at $1.89 billion, up 9.78%. For the year, estimates are set at $9.70 per share in earnings and $7.6 billion in revenue. TROW is trading at a forward P/E of 11.73, just above the sector’s 11.59 average. The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and a PEG ratio of 5.78, signaling its expected earnings growth. Zacks ranks the Financial – Investment Management industry in the lowest 24% of all groups.

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ATI (ATI) Drops 1.21% While Market Slides, Earnings Outlook Stays Strong

July 1, 2026, 8:05 PM EDT. ATI (ATI) closed Monday down 1.21% at $114.76, falling more than the S&P 500, which lost 0.74%. Shares are still up 17.75% in the past month, better than the Aerospace sector’s 5.74% gain. ATI reports earnings February 3, 2026. Wall Street is expecting EPS to climb 12.66% to $0.89, with revenue seen rising 1.79% to $1.19 billion. Full-year EPS is forecast up 30.08% to $3.20 and revenue up 5.54% to $4.6 billion. Analysts have upped estimates, showing more optimism on earnings ahead. ATI holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), trades at 36.33 times forward earnings, under the industry’s 39.1, and has a 1.48 PEG ratio, below the industry average 2.38 for Aerospace-Defense Equipment.

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American Tower (AMT) bucks market drop, earnings next week

July 1, 2026, 8:04 PM EDT. American Tower (AMT) jumped 1.41% to $213.12 even as the S&P 500 fell 1.39% in the session. The stock is up 9.01% for the month, ahead of both the Finance sector, down 0.08%, and the S&P 500’s 4.43% gain. AMT is set to report earnings July 30; Wall Street is looking for EPS of $2.53, up 2.85% from a year ago, and $2.81 billion in revenue, up 1.24%. Full-year estimates are for $10.45 EPS and $11.17 billion revenue. The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and trades at 20.11x forward earnings, above the industry average of 12.71. PEG comes in at 1.42 versus the industry’s 2.31. REIT and Equity Trust – Other ranks in the bottom 40% of Zacks industry groups by average rank.

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Thursday’s Session: Jobs Data, Tech Pullback, Meta Rises on Cloud News

July 1, 2026, 8:03 PM EDT. Thursday’s trading is set for early action as the monthly jobs report comes out ahead of the July 4th break, with economists looking for 115,000 added jobs. Initial jobless claims are seen at 220,000. Tech names that ran up over 150% the past three months-Advanced Micro Devices, Dell, Intel, Micron-are giving up some ground but still beat the Nasdaq-100’s 24% gain. Meta Platforms is up almost 9% after news of a new cloud division to sell surplus computing, though the stock is still down 7% for the year and off 23% from its August 2025 high. Traders are watching these moves for signs on where the market heads next.

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BlackRock (BLK) up after Treasury picks two ETFs for Trump Accounts

July 1, 2026, 8:02 PM EDT. BlackRock (BLK) rose 0.5% after hours as the U.S. Treasury picked its iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) for the new Trump Accounts project. The Treasury is targeting young Americans with the program, using ETFs with 0.03% expense ratios. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the plan could help boost financial security for younger people. The company will offer matching contributions to eligible employees and has given almost $6 million in financial literacy grants, with $1 million marked for federal account sign-up campaigns.

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Netflix NASDAQ:NFLX gains 3.91% even as Hastings reports new stock sale

July 1, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT. Netflix NASDAQ:NFLX finished up 3.91% at $74.19 on July 1, bucking a 1.54% loss in the Nasdaq 100. Reed Hastings, the company’s co-founder, filed Form 144 to sell 321,880 shares through an option exercise, or about 0.7% of that day’s volume at $23.68 million in value. It comes after more than $71 million in recent sales by Hastings. Shares remain down 20.87% so far this year and off 42.81% from 12 months ago, but trading volume ran ahead of average. Hastings’ move is being read as a cash-raising step, not a sign of trouble. Market focus now shifts to Netflix’s Q2 earnings and an executive interview set for July 16. The company sees Q2 revenue at $12.574 billion and projects a 32.6% operating margin.

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Joby Aviation Falls After Toyota JV Grows, Extra Cash Depends on FAA Signoff

July 1, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT. Joby Aviation NYSE:JOBY slipped 0.9% to $8.84 after Toyota Motor Corp said it’s expanding its joint venture with Joby. Toyota will own 51%, Joby 49%. The JV starts with $2 million of equity, but more funding from Toyota is on hold until Joby hits key aviation certifications, including FAA Type Inspection Authorization and type certification. Toyota controls 13.1% of Joby. The pair plan to build Joby’s S4 air taxi. JOBY had jumped as much as 7% on the JV news, but ended down as traders took a wait-and-see approach. Rival Archer Aviation NYSE:ACHR gained 4.3%.

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Man Group Targets Diverge as Analysts Flag Mixed Outlook on Flows

July 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT. Price targets for Man Group (LSE:EMG) have spread out, with BNP Paribas pushing its target to 350 GBp on renewed optimism in client flows and earnings. Deutsche Bank stays at 310 GBp, saying the shares look fairly valued there. The main argument is whether the recent growth is mostly baked in and what happens if execution stays strong. Forecasts now show 12.3% revenue growth, net margins rising slightly to 26.52%, and a core fair value estimate up to £3.18 from £3.02. Investors are watching analyst updates closely as signals on earnings and client flows keep shifting, feeding into the stock’s volatility.

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Microsoft Shares See Biggest Monthly Fall Since 2000

July 1, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT. Microsoft shares fell 19% last month, their largest monthly loss since 2000. The drop wiped out more than $800 billion of market value for the fiscal year. Investors pulled back as market pressures and competition weighed on the stock.

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Cramer Sees Moderna's Pipeline Opening Up Beyond Covid

July 1, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. CNBC’s Jim Cramer said on Mad Money that Moderna now looks different than during the Covid rush, with a cancer pipeline and vaccines reaching outside infectious diseases. He sees many programs still years out but calls for buying pullbacks, pointing to Moderna’s track to profits and new data from late-stage cancer trials-like the melanoma combo trial with Merck’s Keytruda. Moderna shares have jumped almost 150% this year but still trade under pandemic highs. Cramer also mentions fresh regulatory wins, including FDA advisory backing for its flu shot and a European nod for its combined Covid-flu vaccine.

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IperionX ASX:IPX Gets Up to US$6.6M Defense Grant for Titanium Output

July 1, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT. IperionX Limited ASX:IPX landed as much as US$6.6 million from a U.S. Department of Defense program to boost titanium plate and parts production at its Virginia site. The funding stacks on top of previous prototype and purchase deals. IperionX is still pre-revenue and has logged net losses over US$30 million, with investors keeping an eye on the company’s execution risks. Shares are valued between A$8.87 and A$10.51, as the market weighs the company’s hefty spend and ongoing losses. The contract could validate IperionX’s titanium process and scale, though investors remain cautious about future performance.

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Datadog (DDOG) Gains 1.6% While Indexes Edge Lower Ahead of Earnings

July 1, 2026, 7:46 PM EDT. Datadog (DDOG) shares ended up 1.58% at $264.48 even as markets pulled back, with the S&P 500 off 0.22%, Dow down 0.03%, and Nasdaq dropping 0.66%. Datadog is still down 3.26% for the past month, trailing its sector, which lost 2.58%. The focus stays on Datadog’s earnings coming up. Wall Street is looking for EPS to rise 26.09% to $0.58 and revenue to jump 30.22% from a year ago to $1.08 billion. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) after EPS estimate revisions went up 5.3% in the last month. Datadog is trading at a Forward P/E of 107.87, well above the industry’s 19.05 average, with a PEG ratio at 7.04. The company’s valuation runs high compared to its growth outlook, so traders are watching its earnings and outlook updates closely.

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Ford (F) Drops 2.61% as Traders Look to July 30 Earnings

July 1, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT. Ford Motor Company (F) shares finished down 2.61% at $11.57, lagging the S&P 500’s 0.4% loss. The fall comes as the market waits for Ford’s earnings set for July 30, 2025. Street is looking for EPS of $0.30, off 36.17% from last year, and revenue to land at $41.47 billion, down 7.46%. For the full year, estimates are for $1.11 EPS and $160.86 billion in sales, down 39.67% and 6.84%. Ford’s Zacks Rank stays at #2 (Buy), and its forward P/E is 10.66, trailing the industry’s 11.56. PEG stands at 1.01. Automotive sector is in the top 39% by Zacks industry ranks.

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Chipotle (CMG) edges higher as S&P 500 slips before earnings

July 1, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) gained 0.69% to close at $58.33, moving up while the S&P 500 dipped 0.21% ahead of Chipotle’s earnings due out October 29, 2024. Wall Street expects $0.24 EPS, a 4.35% rise from a year ago, and $2.81 billion in sales, up 13.68%. Analysts see full-year EPS at $1.09 and revenue at $11.33 billion. CMG trades at a forward P/E of 53.39, well over the industry’s 21.09. PEG ratio is 2.41 versus 2.09 for the sector. The stock sits at Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Traders are keeping an eye on results and analyst calls from here.

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Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Falls After Lower Earnings Outlook

July 1, 2026, 7:43 PM EDT. Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) dropped 3.92% to $37.48. That trailed the S&P 500, which edged down 0.22%. The stock is still up 33.19% over the last month, beating the Medical sector’s 6.47% gain. But attention has turned to earnings. Analysts now see EPS sinking 108.62% year over year to -$1.21. Full-year forecasts call for EPS of -$4.70 and no revenue growth. The stock sits at Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), with its Medical – Biomedical and Genetics group in the lowest 37% by Zacks Industry Rank. Recent negative revisions point to more uncertainty, as investors watch earnings estimates and reactions in the market.

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MercadoLibre (MELI) Moves Up as Broader Market Slips Ahead of Earnings

July 1, 2026, 7:42 PM EDT. MercadoLibre (MELI) ticked up 0.1% to $1,582.14, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.04%. MELI is still down 9.12% for the month, behind the Retail-Wholesale sector’s 0.37% gain and the S&P’s 4.15% jump. Investors are looking toward MercadoLibre’s earnings report, which is forecast at $8.94 per share, up 73.26% from a year ago, and revenue expected at $4.74 billion, up 38.7%. For the year, estimates sit at $33.81 EPS and $19.7 billion in sales, up 73.74% and 36.13%. Shares trade at a Forward P/E of 46.75 compared to the industry average 20, with a PEG ratio of 1.15. MercadoLibre holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), and the company stays in focus as analyst estimates and sector moves shift.

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StoneCo (STNE) edges higher as broader market slips, earnings in focus

July 1, 2026, 7:41 PM EDT. StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) rose 0.91% to $11.12 while the S&P 500 lost 0.05%, bucking the day’s market trend. The stock is off 0.81% for the past month, trailing its sector. The company reports earnings November 12, and the street is looking for EPS of $0.32, up 18.52% quarter-over-quarter, on revenue of $594.78 million, down 7.56%. For the year, analysts expect EPS to climb 24.74% and revenue to tick up 0.24%. StoneCo trades at 9.08 times forward earnings, well below the group’s 32.36 average, and its PEG ratio is 0.39. Zacks puts STNE at a #3 (Hold) but notes upward revisions to EPS, suggesting some cautious optimism in estimates.

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Broadwind Energy (BWEN) Drops as Earnings Set to Dive

July 1, 2026, 7:40 PM EDT. Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BWEN) shares are down 1.12% to $1.76, lagging the S&P 500’s 0.95% slide. The stock is off 7.29% for the month, while the Industrial Products sector climbed 1.63%. Investors are looking toward earnings with expectations for EPS to sink 260% year-over-year to -$0.08 and revenue to fall 32.31% to $31.54 million. BWEN’s forward P/E comes in at 5.39, well under the industry average of 23.61, giving it a clear discount on valuation. Zacks keeps the company at Rank #3 (Hold), and there haven’t been fresh EPS estimate changes. The Manufacturing – General Industrial group sits in the bottom 39% of Zacks Industry Rank, showing sector pressure. Traders wait for the coming earnings report to see what comes next for BWEN.

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Brinker International (EAT) Climbs, Beats Market Downturn

July 1, 2026, 7:39 PM EDT. Brinker International (EAT) added 1.07% to finish at $133.77, bucking a broad slide that saw the S&P 500 drop 0.39%, the Dow fall 0.61%, and the Nasdaq lose 0.32%. The stock is up 7.7% in the last month, less than the Retail-Wholesale sector’s 7.99% gain but ahead of the S&P 500’s 3.6%. Investors are watching for Brinker’s next earnings, with consensus at $1.45 per share-up 46.46% year over year-and revenue estimated at $1.18 billion, up 9.95%. Its Forward P/E ratio is 23.47, below the industry’s 25.34, and the PEG ratio sits at 1.43 versus 2.33 for the group, suggesting a more attractive valuation. The stock has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on positive analyst sentiment, while the Retail-Restaurants group ranks in the sector’s lower half.

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American Express (AXP) Holds Gains as Broader Market Falls, Earnings in Focus

July 1, 2026, 7:38 PM EDT. American Express (AXP) ticked up 0.01% to $295.96, bucking a market pullback that saw the S&P 500 drop 0.53%, Dow slip 0.26%, and Nasdaq fall 0.83%. The stock has climbed 7.13% in the past month, outpacing the Finance sector’s 3.08% and the S&P 500’s 5.17%. Street expects AXP to deliver $3.86 EPS, up 10.6% from last year, and $17.69 billion in revenue, up 8.34%. For the full year, estimates sit at $15.20 per share on $71.27 billion revenue. AXP’s Forward P/E is 19.47, ahead of the industry’s 10.86. The stock is rated Neutral by Zacks, Rank #3 (Hold). Analyst estimate changes and upcoming earnings news remain the main watch points for investors short term.

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Aptiv PLC (APTV) Falls Sharply on Earnings Worries, Lags Sector

July 1, 2026, 7:37 PM EDT. Aptiv PLC (APTV) closed at $60.28, off 1.79% and behind the S&P 500’s 0.22% drop. The stock is down 16.89% for the month, trailing its sector, which is up 0.47%. Analysts expect Aptiv’s earnings to fall 33.49% to $1.41 per share in the next quarter, with revenue seen down 36.74% to $3.29 billion. Full-year earnings are pegged at $6.33 per share, a 19.05% drop, and revenue is forecast to drop 26% to $15.1 billion. Zacks rates the stock #5 (Strong Sell). The forward P/E is 9.7, well below the sector’s 17.58 as outlook remains weak. The Technology Services sector is in the bottom 38% by Zacks Industry Rank, pointing to tougher conditions across the group.

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Cava Group (CAVA) Rises 1.2% as Investors Watch Earnings and Sector Lags

July 1, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT. Cava Group (CAVA) gained 1.18% to close at $67.90 while the S&P 500 slipped 0.34%. The chain is up 26.86% for the month, far ahead of the Retail-Wholesale group’s 2.04% rise. Traders are watching for CAVA’s next earnings report, with estimates at $0.03 EPS, down 40% from a year ago, but revenue is seen up 17.19% at $266.49 million. Shares trade at a forward P/E of 112.93-well above the industry’s 19.9. Zacks rates it #4 (Sell), and the Retail-Restaurants group holds a low 208 out of 250 industry rank, adding caution on the short-term view.

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Enphase Energy (ENPH) Drops 4.9% Before Earnings, Lags Market and Sector

July 1, 2026, 7:35 PM EDT. Shares of Enphase Energy (ENPH) slipped 4.87% to $46.84, worse than the S&P 500, which lost 0.22% as stocks fell across the board. ENPH is now off almost 32% in the last month, much steeper than the Oils-Energy sector’s 4.76% drop or the S&P 500’s 1.21% slide for the same stretch. The move comes with Enphase’s earnings looming. The market is expecting EPS of $0.45, down 34.8% from a year ago, and revenue of $291.74 million, off 19.7%. Analysts see full-year numbers weaker too, both in profit and sales. Enphase gets a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with a forward P/E about even with peers. Traders watching for earnings news as the sector faces pressure and analyst calls adjust.

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Emerson Electric (EMR) Drops as S&P 500 Slips; Market Watches Earnings Forecast

July 1, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT. Emerson Electric (EMR) slipped 0.5% to $108.14, losing more ground than the S&P 500’s 0.25% fall. Shares have dropped 5.23% this month, weaker than the Industrial Products group’s 4.2% loss and the S&P 500’s 3.59% climb. Traders are looking ahead to Emerson’s earnings report. Consensus calls for earnings per share up 9.3% to $1.41 and revenue up 12.7% to $4.45 billion for the quarter. Full-year numbers are pegged at $5.47 EPS and $17.57 billion revenue, up 23.2% and 15.85%. EMR is valued at 19.87 times forward earnings, under the 22.56 industry average, and its PEG ratio is 1.81, close to the industry at 1.89. Zacks Rank is #3 (Hold), signaling analysts see little change from steady estimates.

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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Lags Market After Slipping on Mixed Earnings View

July 1, 2026, 7:33 PM EDT. Shares of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) dropped 0.5% to $41.40, falling more than the S&P 500’s 0.3% decline. Still, the stock is up 5.29% for the month, beating its Basic Materials sector peers. Analysts are looking for quarterly EPS of $0.46, up 17.95%, and revenue up 10.81% at $6.45 billion. For the year, FCX is expected to deliver EPS growth of 9.09% and 13.96% revenue growth. FCX has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), trades at a Forward P/E of 24.76 versus the industry’s 12.01, and carries a PEG ratio of 1.95. The Mining – Non Ferrous group ranks in the top 34%. Sector fundamentals are seen as strong, but FCX faces some earnings uncertainty.

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Cboe Files to List All-or-Nothing Options Tied to Earnings Figures

July 1, 2026, 7:32 PM EDT. Cboe Global Markets Inc. is asking U.S. regulators for the green light to offer all-or-nothing options based on corporate earnings metrics. The plan would let traders make wagers on numbers like SpaceX revenue, Nvidia’s data-center sales, or credit-loss provisions at JPMorgan Chase. These all-or-nothing contracts pay out a set amount if a chosen target gets hit-zero if it doesn’t. Cboe says it wants to build out prediction market tools focused on earnings results, giving market players new ways to trade or hedge around corporate financials.

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Australia Stocks to Start Lower as NZ Drops

July 1, 2026, 7:31 PM EDT. Australian shares are on track for a weaker open after New Zealand markets slipped. Investors remain cautious with regional economic worries in play. ICE Data Services and FactSet show light trading ahead. Traders are watching economic numbers and moves in global markets for direction.

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Bending Spoons IPO Raises $1 Billion, Brings AOL Back to Nasdaq

July 1, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT. Bending Spoons, a tech firm from Milan, brought AOL back to public trading on Nasdaq with an IPO that raised around $1 billion. The stock jumped 40% to $40.50. Bending Spoons, started in 2013, controls over 50 digital brands such as Eventbrite and Vimeo and counts 500 million monthly users. Recent Q1 revenue hit $601.3 million, up sharply, and net profit was $27.5 million, swinging to profit from earlier losses. The company bought AOL for $1.5 billion from Yahoo, backed by Apollo, last fall. AOL, once known for dial-up, has seen a 20% spike in users aged 25-54 and brings in money from ads and security services. Co-founder Matteo Danieli says their deals are helping to build up old digital brands.

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Chipmakers Pull Stocks Down as Economic Data Misses Estimates

July 1, 2026, 7:29 PM EDT. Major U.S. indexes slipped Wednesday after chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks sold off. The S&P 500 lost 0.22% and the Nasdaq 100 fell 1.54%. The Dow shed 0.03% after hitting a new record earlier. Investors saw weaker June ADP employment at 98,000, below the 120,000 expected, and the ISM manufacturing index slid. Still, some gains in the ‘Magnificent Seven’ and software firms offset steeper losses. Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks were down and factory price pressures are easing, which helped sentiment. Oil prices fell to a 4.25-month low on word of improved U.S.-Iran talks. Strong Q2 results tied to AI spending stayed in focus as a positive for stocks.

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Canon, Daiichi Sankyo Offer High Yields for Japan Income Investors

July 1, 2026, 7:28 PM EDT. For investors looking for stable income with inflation and supply chain worries ongoing, high-yield Japanese names stand out. Canon (TSE:7751) trades at a P/E of 11.6, posting earnings growth of 78.8% and a 6.6% net margin. But there are questions on dividend consistency and governance. Daiichi Sankyo (TSE:4568) has a 3.88% dividend yield, with strength from its cancer drug business and partnerships with AstraZeneca and Merck. Both names have dividend yields north of 3%, pairing income with growth, but investors still have to weigh risks around payouts and valuation.

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Bending Spoons pulls in $1.6 billion with Nasdaq IPO

July 1, 2026, 7:27 PM EDT. Bending Spoons CEO Luca Ferrari said the company’s Nasdaq IPO brought in more than $1.6 billion. Bending Spoons buys and rebuilds internet businesses including AOL, Vimeo, Evernote and Eventbrite. Ferrari said their playbook is about integrating, upgrading tech, and optimizing how these businesses make money. The company relies on a large team of engineers and A.I. researchers. Ferrari said the IPO gives Bending Spoons more room to grow in tech investing.

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Grab (GRAB) up after Stash deal closes, faces new Vietnam e-commerce rules

July 1, 2026, 7:25 PM EDT. Grab Holdings jumped 3.18% to $3.89 after it wrapped up the purchase of 50.1% of Stash Financial, a U.S. investment app with over $5 billion in assets and more than 1 million subscribers. Stash is set to add more than $60 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2028, about 8.5% of Grab’s $700-$720 million target for 2026. The deal will pay out over three years at fair market value. On July 1, stricter Vietnam e-commerce rules kicked in, affecting Grab’s delivery and marketplace business. Shares are still 41% off the 52-week peak. Analysts’ average 12-month price target stays at $6.10.

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Cramer says use Wednesday's market shakeup to buy tech leaders like Meta and AMD

July 1, 2026, 7:10 PM EDT. Jim Cramer on CNBC told investors to take advantage of Wednesday’s rotation in the market as a window to pick up discounted names such as Meta, Micron and AMD. He thinks the pullback from AI infrastructure stocks will not last and suggests adding chip and data center plays, pointing to strong demand. Meta rallied, getting a boost from its plans to move into cloud computing, which Cramer said could widen revenue beyond just ads. His Charitable Trust owns Meta and Corning, but he said it sold off Nike after a weak quarter. Cramer also warned some software and retail stocks bouncing may fade. He said to use these moves to swap underperformers at higher prices and buy into leaders trading down during this early-in-the-quarter shift.

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Lime Jumps 4% on Nasdaq Debut, Uber Stays Key Holder

July 1, 2026, 7:09 PM EDT. Lime started trading on Nasdaq up 4% from its $25 IPO price, finishing at $26.02. That gives it a $1.66 billion valuation, well below the $2.4 billion peak back in 2019. Lime brought in $173.92 million from the offering, securing $167 million in new cash to try to avoid bankruptcy. Uber still holds 24.4% after putting in $170 million and its Jump unit. Lime is banned in Manhattan but runs in 230 cities in 29 countries. Losses increased, from $34 million in 2024 to $59 million in 2025. The IPO was needed to shore up its finances, according to experts.

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Bending Spoons (NASDAQ:BSPN) pops 40% in IPO as AOL returns to public markets

July 1, 2026, 7:08 PM EDT. AOL is back in the Wall Street spotlight after its new parent, Bending Spoons, went public on Nasdaq. Shares shot up 40% to $40.50, bringing in about $1 billion. The Milan-based company, founded in 2013, owns more than 50 digital brands-AOL among them-along with Eventbrite and Vimeo, drawing 500 million monthly active users in all. Bending Spoons posted first-quarter revenue of $601.3 million, more than double last year, and booked a $27.5 million profit, reversing a stretch of losses. The company bought AOL last fall for $1.5 billion from Yahoo, backed by Apollo Global Management. AOL’s website traffic rose 20% among target groups, helped by ad sales and cybersecurity. Co-founder Matteo Danieli said acquisitions are key for reinventing big-name products. AOL co-founder Steve Case called the company’s return to public trading historic.

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Stocks Finish Down as Tech Drops, Meta Gains Offer Relief

July 1, 2026, 7:07 PM EDT. Stocks closed lower Wednesday, with tech shares dragging down the market. Meta Platforms’ gains managed to soften some of the hit. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks have eased lately, which gave a small lift to sentiment. Tech was weak, but the losses in the rest of the market stayed limited as investors stayed cautious on mixed economic data.

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SurgePays NASDAQ:SURG Shares Spike After AT&T Waives $10.3M Liability

July 1, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT. Shares of SurgePays, Inc. NASDAQ:SURG jumped 14.9% to $0.41 in the regular session, then shot up to $0.72 in after-hours after the company said AT&T Mobility LLC dropped $10.3 million of minimum-commitment charges and eliminated a $50 million spend requirement. That wipes out a contingent liability nearly as big as SurgePays’ closing market cap of $10.45 million. The company said the cost relief will show up as an $8.5 million Q2 gain-around 81% of its market cap at the close-and will help a balance sheet that had only $2 million in cash and a $23.9 million stockholders’ deficit on March 31. CFO Chelsea Pullano called it a big liability cut. CEO Brian Cox described it as lifting a legacy burden.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Drop as Money Moves Out of Tech; Dow Unchanged

July 1, 2026, 6:56 PM EDT. S&P 500 lost 0.2% and the Nasdaq 100 fell 1.5% as traders pulled back from tech and chip names. Dow Jones stayed flat. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF dropped 5.5% after a strong run last quarter, suggesting some profit-taking. Oil gave back its post-Iran war gains. Treasury yields slipped, giving some relief to the economy. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh played down AI-driven job loss worries, saying AI could help growth and jobs. Flows continue shifting toward blue-chip industrials. Retail investor sentiment is mixed in major ETFs.

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CoreWeave NASDAQ:CRWV Falls Nearly 14% After Meta Cloud Move Report; AI Competition Fears Hit Sector

July 1, 2026, 6:55 PM EDT. CoreWeave NASDAQ:CRWV shares slid 13.92% to $85.69 on July 1 after Bloomberg said Meta Platforms plans to push into cloud infrastructure. Meta is already a top customer for CoreWeave, so investors worried about more competition in the AI cloud space. If Meta does build out its own cloud business, CoreWeave’s reported $99.4 billion backlog and contracted power of over 3.5 GW could come under pressure. The S&P 500 lost 0.22%. Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.66%. Peer stocks Nebius Group and Super Micro Computer sank 17.01% and 5.73%. Traders are trying to gauge if major AI names prefer building or leasing compute capacity. Some analysts said the risks from tech giants expanding into AI cloud mean caution on CoreWeave shares now.

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Stocks Fall After Trump Trade Comments; Eyes on Jobs Data

July 1, 2026, 6:54 PM EDT. Stocks slid Thursday, with the Dow leading losses after President Trump made comments on trade pacts. Traders moved cautiously and are now waiting for the U.S. jobs report to get a read on the labor market and economy.

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Market profit-taking in focus as Najarian talks second-half winners and trends

July 1, 2026, 6:52 PM EDT. Jon Najarian, co-founder of Market Rebellion, talks about market profit-taking and where the second-half stock market race could head. He flags data center stocks and points to Meta Platforms and its new cloud push, which sells extra artificial intelligence (A.I.) computing capacity. Najarian makes his case for fresh picks as investors look at their portfolios in a market that’s shifting.

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US Stock Futures Slip as Investors Brace for Jobs Data

July 1, 2026, 6:51 PM EDT. US stock futures slipped 0.1%, with Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all lower ahead of Thursday’s June jobs report. Tech names, especially chip stocks, saw a weaker session. Comments on inflation from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and stalled US-Iran talks kept sentiment in check. The jobs numbers hit at 8:30 a.m. ET and could steer the Fed’s next rate move. Unemployment is expected to be flat, but stronger hiring could push up odds for a rate hike later this year and move markets.

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Regencell Bioscience (RGC) Jumps 31.9%, But May Buyers Deep in the Red

July 1, 2026, 6:50 PM EDT. Regencell Bioscience Holdings NASDAQ:RGC ran up 31.9% to $8.03 at the close on July 1, with volume at 13.5 times its average. But RGC is still down 60.4% from the $20.30 price in its May registered-direct deal and off 66.8% since June 1. The company brought in $20 million during that May offering and still has an at-the-market program in place, letting it tap the market for more funds. With shares trading sharply lower, raising cash will get tougher-Regencell has to sell more stock for the same payout. Monday’s 2.55 million shares traded is just a sliver of the 495.47 million shares out. The big selloff shows how cautious investors are, as the Nasdaq Composite and biotech ETFs both slipped on the day.

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Bassett Furniture (BSET) Tops Q2 EPS Estimates, Revenue Just Above Expectations

July 1, 2026, 6:43 PM EDT. Bassett Furniture (BSET) posted Q2 earnings of $0.24 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20. Sales came in at $83.75 million, just ahead of the expected $83.31 million but down from $84.35 million a year ago. That’s only the first time in four quarters the company beat consensus on EPS. The stock is up about 5.7% in 2024 so far, still behind the S&P 500’s 9.6% gain. Bassett carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with earnings estimates showing mixed changes. Furniture as a sector is in Zacks’ top 20% by rank, which could factor into how investors view Bassett in the months ahead.

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US Stock Futures Trade Flat as Semiconductors Drop, Investors Look to Jobs Data

July 1, 2026, 6:39 PM EDT. U.S. stock futures held steady late Wednesday after a choppy start to July. Dow Jones futures were down 0.1% with similar small moves in S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures. All three indexes finished lower, with the Dow pulling back after touching near record highs. The semiconductor sector saw heavy selling, dragging the VanEck Semiconductor ETF lower by 5.4% and sending Micron Technology and Sandisk down more than 10%. Market strategist Rob Anderson said the shift out of semis is part of a healthy bull market. Traders now watch for the June U.S. jobs report, with forecasts calling for a 115,000 job gain.

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Asian shares seen falling as US chipmakers drop, Fed’s Warsh comments weigh

July 1, 2026, 6:38 PM EDT. Asian stocks look set to drop Thursday after U.S. chipmakers slid and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh left investors uncertain. The selloff in chips raised new worries about demand and supply chains. Warsh’s remarks have traders rethinking U.S. policy moves, keeping sentiment on edge. Dealers stayed cautious, with volatility likely in Asian shares as markets process the news.

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Phinia Steps Up M&A Moves After Boost in Company Confidence

July 1, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT. Phinia is ramping up acquisitions after a rise in corporate confidence. A financial markets specialist who has covered IPOs and M&A for 10 years said the company is now leaning harder into M&A for growth. Phinia’s approach fits with a broader trend as companies use big corporate events to target shareholder value. The analyst isn’t taking any stock positions or giving advice, but points to Phinia’s sharper M&A focus as part of its strategy to direct capital while market conditions change.

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Trump Says 2025 Crypto Income Totals $1.4 Billion, Makes Up 64% of Trump Media Value

July 1, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT. Donald Trump booked $1.424 billion in crypto-linked income for 2025, about 64% of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.’s NASDAQ:DJT market value. That tally covers royalties from Trump meme coins, sales of the World Liberty Financial token, and stablecoin proceeds. Trump Media is valued around $2.22 billion. Trump’s crypto earnings mainly sit outside DJT’s books, pointing to a big revenue source not shown in the company’s public filings. The White House said there’s no conflict of interest, adding that Trump’s finances are controlled externally. The disclosure gives investors a clearer view of Trump’s crypto income and exposure.

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Amazon Gains 1.4% After AWS Unveils $1B AI Engineer Plan, Outpaces Tech Drop

July 1, 2026, 6:35 PM EDT. Amazon (AMZN) shares rose 1.4% to $241.70 after hours, tacking on about $36.6 billion in market cap. The move beat the broader tech market as semiconductors weighed on Nasdaq and major tech ETFs. AWS rolled out a $1 billion engineering push to send AI staff directly to customers, aiming to cut AI deployment times to days. That $1 billion is just 1.7% of Amazon’s recent $59.3 billion step-up in AI capex. Cash flow is tighter, down to $1.2 billion in Q1 from $25.9 billion last year. AWS posted 28% sales growth to $37.6 billion and a 37.7% operating margin-numbers investors are watching as AI investments ramp up.

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Verizon Sinks After SpaceX Selloff Hits Telecoms, Dow Remove Puts Pressure

July 1, 2026, 6:34 PM EDT. Verizon Communications lost 0.8%, closing at $41.99 and wiping out $20.25 billion in value as telecom stocks dropped on SpaceX impact concerns. That’s almost 94% of its estimated $21.5 billion free cash flow for 2026, and 11.5% of Verizon’s $176.8 billion market cap. The stock stayed under pressure, with Q2 charges of $1.25 billion to $1.55 billion tied to its BT joint venture and June 29 restructuring news. While T-Mobile climbed 3.2%, both Verizon and AT&T shares fell. Verizon is sticking to its focus on cash flow, paying down debt, and keeping its dividend. The company kept guidance for full-year operating cash flow at $37.5 billion to $38 billion. Verizon’s BT joint venture, a 50:50 deal with more than 3,000 global clients, is about consolidating markets, not pushing for growth.

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Tech drags S&P 500 and Nasdaq down; General Mills pops, yields slip after manufacturing miss

July 1, 2026, 6:25 PM EDT. Stocks mostly inched higher Wednesday, though the S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.7% as large tech names pulled the indexes down. The Dow lost 13 points. General Mills jumped 8.5% after topping profit forecasts and rolling out a $3 billion cost-cutting plan. Weaker U.S. manufacturing growth took some pressure off inflation watchers, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield down to 4.47%. AI-linked techs like Micron Technology (down 10.6%), AMD (off 6.9%) and Nvidia (down 1.3%) posted sharp losses. Kroger and Nike bounced back from early declines and finished up 1.3% and 4.9%. Gold dropped as rising yields made the metal less attractive.

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Univest Securities wraps $750,000 offering for EShallGo (NASDAQ: EHGO)

July 1, 2026, 6:24 PM EDT. Univest Securities has closed a $750,000 registered direct offering for EShallGo Inc. (NASDAQ: EHGO), selling 750,000 Class A ordinary shares at $1.00 each. The deal went to institutional buyers and was done under a shelf registration with the SEC. Univest was sole placement agent. EShallGo said it plans to use the proceeds for its tech initiatives. Univest Securities, a FINRA and SIPC member, has helped issuers raise more than $1.8 billion since 2019, with clients in tech and life sciences.

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Chiyoda (TSE:6366) Drops as Shares Trade at Steep Discount to Peers

July 1, 2026, 6:23 PM EDT. Chiyoda (TSE:6366) fell 3.1% to ¥649, even with a 96.07% total return over the past year. The stock trades at a 2x P/E, far below the industry’s 11.3x average and peers at 12.9x. While that discount could flag undervaluation, weak revenue and net income growth add uncertainty. The DCF model puts fair value at ¥1,336-almost twice the current price-leaving open the question of whether investors are doubting the outlook. The tradeoff between low valuation and sector risks remains for now.

Is Chiyoda (TSE:6366) Undervalued Or Is It…

Australian Growth Stocks With High Insider Stakes: TLX, LIN

July 1, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT. Three Australian growth stocks with big insider ownership are on watch for investor interest. Telix Pharmaceuticals ASX:TLX, a biopharma valued at A$5.78 billion, works on radiopharmaceutical cancer drugs and imaging. Shares fell lately and R&D spending is still high, but late-stage trials and partnerships could support the story. Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN), capped at A$1.67 billion, is developing rare earth projects for global refining and auto customers. Both names show growth potential and management skin in the game. Still, investors face risks from regulation and funding needs. Analyst forecasts may help weigh up the trade-off.

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Treasury says only index funds allowed for 'Trump account' money

July 1, 2026, 6:19 PM EDT. The Treasury Department said money held in ‘Trump accounts’ can only go into low-cost index funds. Parents and investors now know what’s allowed under federal rules. Only low-fee, broad-market index funds make the list. The agency says this protects account holders from high fees and risky choices. The new guidance spells out the limits for anyone managing these accounts.

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Neutron Holdings (Lime) gains 4% on Nasdaq IPO, valued at $1.66 billion

July 1, 2026, 6:18 PM EDT. Neutron Holdings, the parent of Lime, finished its first day on Nasdaq at $26.00, up 4% from its $25.00 IPO price. That puts the company’s market cap around $1.66 billion. Neutron raised $167 million from the sale of 6.68 million new shares, though just 10.9% of shares were made available to public investors after the listing. Lime now shows pro forma working capital of $289.9 million, flipping a $529 million shortfall. Key operating numbers moved higher: operational fleet averaged 42% more units, revenue per vehicle per day rose 20%, and monthly active users climbed 44%. That pushed annual revenue 70% higher, to $886.7 million for 2025. Early trading saw a small gain, with analysts citing ongoing investor skepticism on whether Lime can keep up that growth by pushing more revenue out of its current city base.

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Nike (NKE) Pops 5% After Beating Street, Still Faces Sales Pressure

July 1, 2026, 6:06 PM EDT. Nike shares jumped 5.09% to $43.14 after earnings topped Wall Street’s forecasts on solid demand in running and North America wholesale. Overall sales fell 1%, with China revenue down 17% and Converse off 32%. Trading volume came in at 74.5 million shares, almost triple the recent average. The company is guiding for a low-to-mid single-digit revenue decline early in fiscal 2027, citing ongoing challenges. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed down even as Adidas and Under Armour gained. Caution hangs over the stock as management keeps working through a turnaround and global market pressure.

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Stifel, Guggenheim Stick with Buy Calls on Alumis NASDAQ:ALMS, See About 50% Upside

July 1, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT. Stifel and Guggenheim are keeping their Buy ratings on Alumis Inc. NASDAQ:ALMS. Consensus 12-month price target stands at $39.50, pointing to nearly 50% upside. Stifel kept its buy and $44 target after Alumis posted positive Phase 3 envudeucitinib data at the American Academy of Dermatology meeting. Alumis now targets a New Drug Application for Q4 2026, a bit later than its last timeline. Guggenheim upped its price target to $34 after Alumis’ Q1 numbers and new trial updates. The company uses data to drive immune disease therapies and continues to draw investor interest, even with AI stocks grabbing attention.

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Xamble Group’s Bangah Buys AU$100k in XGL Shares, Ups Stake by 3.4%

July 1, 2026, 6:04 PM EDT. Xamble Group Limited (ASX:XGL) Non-Executive Chairman Ganesh Bangah picked up AU$100,000 in shares at AU$0.011 each, the biggest insider buy at Xamble in a year. The purchase lifts his stake by 3.4%. The company has posted a loss over the past year, but insiders now hold 68% of Xamble stock, lining up management with shareholders. Bangah paid over market for the shares, showing a bullish stance as Xamble works on AI-based healthcare tech. Risks are still on the table for investors, even with high insider ownership and recent buying.

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Is 5% Enough for a 401(k) at 65? Advisors Say to Save More

July 1, 2026, 6:02 PM EDT. A 53-year-old with 12 years until retirement wants to know if contributing 5% to their 401(k) will be enough. Financial advisers say upping savings now and hitting higher contribution limits are important for retirement security. Experts point out that with market swings and inflation risk, starting early and pushing savings higher matter. Just putting in 5% likely won’t build a big enough nest egg. Adjusting both the plan and how much goes in can help shape better results.

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Nebius Group NASDAQ:NBIS Drops 17% as Meta Cloud Deal Faces Doubt

July 1, 2026, 6:01 PM EDT. Nebius Group NASDAQ:NBIS fell 17.01% to $229.18 on strong volume. The stock slid after questions emerged about its huge cloud deal with Meta Platforms NASDAQ:META. Meta’s $12 billion guaranteed capacity contract, set for 2027, is worth 7.5 times Nebius’ annualized Q1 revenue of $1.6 billion. Meta has a $15 billion add-on plan in the works, which adds more uncertainty. Meta shares gained 8.8% after it announced a new AI compute cloud business, a move that could cut third-party neocloud demand and put new pressure on Nebius. Despite the drop, Nebius is up 173.79% for the year, but the stock is volatile with short interest above 25%. Analysts said Meta’s cloud expansion could hit smaller players harder than the largest providers.

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Semiconductor Stocks Drop Sharply as Q3 Kicks Off After Huge Q2 Rally

July 1, 2026, 5:54 PM EDT. Semiconductor stocks Micron, Intel, and AMD tumbled at the start of the third quarter, cutting into gains after they collectively picked up $2 trillion in market value last quarter. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) slid more than 5% after a 71% surge in Q2. Chip equipment makers Lam Research, KLA Corp., and Applied Materials each dropped over 10%. The sector came under pressure after reports that Meta might rent out AI data center capacity, raising worries about a glut in AI infrastructure. Meta shares still gained 9%. Analysts note strong earnings like Micron’s jump in revenue and margins, but warn valuations look stretched as sentiment cools.

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Tech Slump Offsets Gains in US Stocks; S&P 500 Down

July 1, 2026, 5:53 PM EDT. US markets saw mixed action Wednesday, with 60% of S&P 500 stocks up, helped by General Mills jumping 8.5% after earnings and a $3 billion cost cut. Tech names like Micron (-10.6%), AMD (-6.9%), and Nvidia (-1.3%) fell, dragging the S&P 500 down 0.2%-its eighth drop in 11 sessions. The Dow slipped slightly, down under 0.1%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.7%. Manufacturing data came in below forecasts, easing worries about inflation as the 10-year Treasury yield ticked lower to 4.47%. Kroger climbed 1.3% after picking up Giant Eagle for $1.25 billion, and Nike shares rose 4.9% after earnings. Gold moved higher. Traders weighed inflation signals against uneven earnings.

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Oil Falls to 4-Month Low as US-Iran Progress, Supply Jumps Weigh on Prices

July 1, 2026, 5:52 PM EDT. Crude oil slid 1.32% to its lowest in over four months after signals from US-Iran talks cooled some of the geopolitical pressure. Even with a bullish EIA weekly report and crude stocks at a 7.75-year low, bigger shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and the highest Russian exports since the Ukraine invasion capped gains. The IEA predicted a bigger global demand drop for the year and raised its outlook for US supply, adding more weight. Gasoline climbed 1.74% to a one-week high as stockpiles shrank. Drone attacks from Ukraine targeting Russian refineries are still disrupting supply and holding up some support for oil.

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REITs Keep Beating Nasdaq-100 in July Since 2008

July 1, 2026, 5:50 PM EDT. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have topped the Nasdaq-100 every July going back to 2008. July is usually strong for the Nasdaq-100, but REITs’ perfect track record stands out as a reliable sector for bullish investors in the month. Investors looking for steady summer gains may look to REITs as a steadfast market performer.

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Dollar Gains With Treasury Yields Up as Traders Sift Mixed Data

July 1, 2026, 5:49 PM EDT. The U.S. dollar index picked up 0.19% as Treasury yields moved higher after Fed Chair Warsh gave little away on rates at the central banking gathering in Portugal. The euro slipped after Eurozone CPI for June came in lower than forecasts, giving the dollar another bump and fueling talk the ECB will stay dovish. The yen briefly touched a 39-year low before clawing back some losses after Japanese manufacturing numbers improved. Still, the dollar’s rally faded a bit as U.S. labor and factory data missed expectations and oil dropped to a 4.25-month low. Traders are pricing in a 27% chance of a Fed hike in late July, with just 4% odds for an ECB move.

Dollar Rises With T-note Yields

Analysts Split on Trustpilot as Price Target Raised to £3.40

July 1, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT. Trustpilot Group LSE:TRST got a bump in its fair value estimate to £3.40 per share after new analyst calls. Barclays started coverage with Overweight and a £3.50 target, citing strong products and growth in Germany. RBC Capital raised its price target too, showing more confidence. Morgan Stanley, though, cut the stock, pointing to execution risks and doubts about growth holding up. Financial models now assume slightly slower revenue growth at 16.78%, a better profit margin of 11.63%, and a lower forward P/E at 42.16. Analyst opinions are mixed, with questions still hanging over Trustpilot’s ability to deliver on its market plans, making the risk/reward trade-off less clear for investors.

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S&P 500 drops as AI chip stocks slide, but rest of market holds up

July 1, 2026, 5:47 PM EDT. The S&P 500 slipped 0.22% to 7,483.23 on Wednesday as losses in big AI chipmakers pulled down the index. Micron Technology fell 10.36%, AMD dropped 6.89%, and Nvidia lost 1.27%. Nasdaq lost 0.66% while the Dow hovered near flat. Even with that pressure, about 60% of S&P 500 stocks closed higher, showing broader market strength. The equal-weight S&P 500 ETF ended up 0.30%, but semiconductor ETFs like VanEck Semiconductor slumped 5.43%. Traders now look to Thursday’s U.S. payrolls numbers for signals on interest rate outlooks going into the Independence Day holiday. Meta Platforms jumped 8.83% after unveiling plans for an AI cloud business, going against the tech slump.

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Dow Drops 437 Points From Session High, Tech Shares Drag S&P 500 and Nasdaq

July 1, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 13.96 points at 52,305.24 on Wednesday, snapping back from a session peak of 52,742.66 for a 437-point swing, the steepest intraday pullback the index has seen in months. That move kept the Dow from notching its 20th record close of 2026. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both ended lower, as tech stocks-especially chipmakers-sold off. Traders looked ahead to Thursday’s jobs report, with choppy trading through the day. Alphabet took Verizon’s spot in the Dow, a switch that points to the index’s price-weighted setup. Markets will close Friday for the Independence Day holiday.

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Applied Digital (APLD) Jumps on New Lease, Street Sees 90% Upside

July 1, 2026, 5:45 PM EDT. Applied Digital Corporation NASDAQ:APLD holds a Buy consensus, with a 12-month median price target of $74.50 for about 90% upside. Craig-Hallum raised its target to $79 after Applied Digital signed a new lease with a U.S. hyperscaler, probably in Alabama. The 210 megawatt take-or-pay deal runs 15 years and could mean $5.2 billion in base revenue or as much as $12.7 billion if renewals run over 30 years. Applied Digital serves digital infrastructure for high-performance computing and AI. While the growth story is strong, some AI shares could have more upside or less downside risk.

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Snap Up 7.1% as Short Interest Dips, Short Squeeze Odds Fade

July 1, 2026, 5:43 PM EDT. Snap Inc. jumped 7.1% to $4.75 on July 1, 2026, as short interest fell 16.2% to 93.52 million shares. With less short selling in play, the chance of a short squeeze looks lower. Volume landed at 50.25 million shares, basically matching the daily average. Tech stocks were mixed. Meta Platforms moved up 8.8% after AI cloud news, but the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.65%. Snap’s move tracked sector momentum; the company didn’t release anything new. Recent earnings showed revenue up 12% and profitability improving, giving bulls more reason to stick around.

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Trump Scores Big as Memecoin Tanks for Investors

July 1, 2026, 5:31 PM EDT. President Donald Trump and his family pocketed large gains from a memecoin, a cryptocurrency typically created as a joke or for wild trading. Even as the coin made headlines, hundreds of thousands of investors were left with big losses. The gap between insider profits and public risk stood out in another rough episode for crypto traders.

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Plaid in Early IPO Talks, New Products Rolled Out

July 1, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT. Plaid, valued at $6.1 billion, is having early talks with banks about a possible IPO, Bloomberg said. CFO Seun Sodipo said there’s no final decision and no short-term plans for a listing. The fintech, which recently raised $575 million, is targeting longer-term growth, according to the company. CEO Zach Perret called an IPO a future goal, but again, no timeline. Plaid also rolled out a new foundation model that cut default risk by 13.6%, plus new offerings, including tools with Fin and AI firm Perplexity. The updates aim to improve secure bank account links and payment decision products.

Plaid Talks With Banks About Potential IPO

Gold Stocks Draw Safety Bids; AngloGold and Greatland Stand Out

July 1, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT. Gold stocks are in the spotlight as investors and central banks look for safe plays on the back of inflation and global tensions. AngloGold Ashanti catches attention, trading on a US$41.4 billion market cap and solid numbers-a 31.1% net profit margin, 39.4% return on equity, and a US$2 billion buyback. Greatland Resources, at A$7.4 billion, is shifting from explorer to producer, with assets like the Telfer mine and Havieron deposit in Western Australia, plus a US$500 million debt facility and recent ore reserve upgrades. Both names are seen as sturdy options in choppy gold markets, though higher costs and outside funding needs remain.

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Cody Simpson says he can’t walk or talk after knee, vocal cord injuries

July 1, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT. Cody Simpson said he’s unable to walk or talk right now after hurting his knee and vocal cords. The injuries affect his movement and speech. No financial or market impacts mentioned.

Cody Simpson shares health update

Fuji Oil (TSE:2607) Earnings Hold Up Despite One-Off Charges

July 1, 2026, 5:25 PM EDT. Fuji Oil Co., Ltd. (TSE:2607) posted strong earnings recently, even after booking a JP¥4.3 billion hit from one-off items over the past year. Analysts think these charges probably won’t repeat, which could lift profits ahead. Earnings per share have climbed for three years straight, pointing to solid profitability. There is one flagged risk warning, so investors may want to look past the headline numbers. Watching return on equity and insider ownership might help gauge how Fuji Oil shapes up as an investment.

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Truist Financial (TFC) Still Looks Cheap Even as New CEO Steps In

July 1, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT. Truist Financial (TFC) has climbed 85.2% in the past three years, but the stock still trades about 33.2% below its estimated intrinsic value by the Excess Returns model, which includes profitability above the cost of equity. Shares sit near $49.82 compared with a $74.61 fair value, suggesting there’s room to run even after Michael P. Lyons was named CEO unexpectedly. Most valuation metrics-five out of six-signal the stock is undervalued despite multiples in line with peers. Truist’s bets on tech and how it spends capital back the case, but some investors could stay cautious with management changing. The one-year return is 17.8%, lagging rivals and fueling more talk on whether the market’s right on price.

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Liberty Energy (LBRT) slips into oversold territory as RSI drops to 26.3

July 1, 2026, 5:16 PM EDT. Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT) dropped into oversold territory Wednesday, with its Relative Strength Index down to 26.3. The stock traded as low as $24.33. RSI below 30 can signal an oversold stock. Liberty Energy has traded between $9.90 and $34.48 over the past year, now sitting in the lower half of its range. The S&P 500 ETF’s RSI was 53.5, a neutral level, leaving LBRT weaker by comparison.

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ITG Communications CEO Andy Parrott Talks Nasdaq Listing and Fiber Expansion

July 1, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT. ITG Communications CEO Andy Parrott spoke with Fox Business about the company’s Nasdaq debut, pointing to ITG’s work building fiber to power AI and broadband and plugging its Fuse360 platform. Parrott said ITG has quadrupled its size in four years and is looking for data centers to reach 20% of revenue by 2028, part of a push to broaden its customer mix.

ITG CEO discusses its debut on the Nasdaq

Charles River Labs edges past Norwegian Cruise to #476 in S&P 500

July 1, 2026, 5:13 PM EDT. Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (CRL) moved past Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH) to take the #476 spot in the S&P 500 by market cap. CRL now sits at $10.92 billion, just ahead of NCLH’s $9.69 billion. Market cap, based on shares outstanding, gives a different picture than stock price alone. These rankings can shift index groupings and who gets into certain funds, particularly those with $10 billion cutoffs. CRL shares gained 1.1% on Wednesday. NCLH was flat. Such shifts matter for index tracking and fund screens.

Charles River Laboratories International N…

Marathon Petroleum Tops Colgate-Palmolive on S&P 500 Market Cap List

July 1, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT. Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) moved ahead of Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL) in S&P 500 market cap ranks, now at 151 with a $74.64 billion value against Colgate’s $73.56 billion. Market cap looks at share price times total shares and is often seen as a better read on company value than just the price. The change could affect how mutual funds and ETFs tag these stocks in size-based groups like Large Cap or MidCap. On the day it happened, MPC shares gained about 3.6% while CL was up 0.9%.

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Southern Company (SO) edges past Equinix (EQIX) in S&P 500 market cap ranking

July 1, 2026, 5:11 PM EDT. Southern Company (SO) passed Equinix Inc (EQIX) for #104 in the S&P 500 by market cap, The Online Investor said. SO’s market cap hit $107.89 billion, topping EQIX at $102.80 billion. Market cap measures a company’s total share value, seen as a basic way for investors to compare size. The ranking move may shift allocations for some mutual funds and ETFs tied to large caps. At Wednesday’s close, SO slipped 0.5% and EQIX lost 2.8%.

Southern Takes Over #104 Spot From Equinix

AutoZone (AZO) moves ahead of Xcel Energy (XEL) in S&P 500 market cap rankings

July 1, 2026, 5:10 PM EDT. AutoZone Inc (AZO) has moved past Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) in the S&P 500 by market cap, now sitting at #230. AutoZone’s value is $52.17 billion, just above Xcel’s $50.13 billion. Market capitalization is based on share count and total share price. The change can shift how funds are built, with some mutual funds and ETFs buying more large-cap stocks if rankings move. On Wednesday, AutoZone finished the day up 0.8%, while shares of Xcel were unchanged. The rankings are used by investors to track which companies are growing or shrinking in size.

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Bio-Techne (TECH) Moves Ahead of Charles River (CRL) in S&P 500 by Market Cap

July 1, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT. Bio-Techne (TECH) passed Charles River Labs (CRL) for the 477th spot in the S&P 500 market cap ranking. TECH now sits at $11.06 billion in market value, just over CRL at $10.92 billion. Both numbers reflect share price times shares outstanding. This bump changes the two firms’ eligibility for index-focused funds. On Wednesday, TECH shares rose 0.5% and CRL finished unchanged.

Bio-Techne Takes Over #477 Spot From Charl…

Bending Spoons NASDAQ:BSP Jumps 42.8% in Trading Debut, Tops IPO Price by $720 Million

July 1, 2026, 5:08 PM EDT. Bending Spoons S.p.A. NASDAQ:BSP opened on Nasdaq up 42.8% from its $29 IPO, hitting $41.42 and adding a $720 million gap over its base offering block. The company, based in Milan, moved 34.4 million shares in the deal, with existing investors selling 23.57 million. Bending Spoons owns AOL, Vimeo, Evernote and WeTransfer. It saw Q1 2026 revenue reach $601.3 million, a 132% jump from a year earlier. Net income was $27.5 million after a previous loss. Subscriptions made up 93% of revenues in 2025, and monthly users reached 500 million. The company still carries nearly $4.4 billion in debt. CEO Luca Ferrari says they’re targeting new acquisitions and have 1,000 names on the list. Analysts said the IPO is a notable mark given how few software deals there are right now.

Bending Spoons stock debut leaves $720 mil…