US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.07.2026

CVC Income & Growth sets September 2026 tender limits for Sterling, Euro shares

July 3, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. CVC Income & Growth Limited reported that it set the share caps for its September 2026 semi-annual tender: 155.5 million Sterling Shares and 83.0 million Euro Shares. The company said these figures stick to the rules in its April 2026 AGM and March 2019 prospectus. The limits match regulatory requirements from the UK Financial Conduct Authority. BNP Paribas and Cadarn Capital are listed as investor contacts. The tender restrictions apply to shareholders looking to sell shares back to CVC Income & Growth during the window.

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Commonwealth Bank Stands Out With High Dividend Yield; CSL, Northern Star Also in Focus

July 3, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Australian stocks paying dividends above 5% draw income seekers, especially with inflation and rates swinging. Commonwealth Bank is a key name here, along with CSL and Northern Star Resources. CSL, despite a US$2.1 billion loss, tighter margins, and some governance questions, pays a 3.6% dividend and could become more efficient after restructuring. Northern Star shows a 3% yield, backed by solid gold assets and likely earnings gains. The screener catches stocks investors look at for steady income as policies and the economic picture keep shifting.

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Dow Jumps to Record, Nasdaq Falls as Chip Stocks Weigh

July 3, 2026, 3:49 AM EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.1% to a fresh record on Thursday, even as the Nasdaq slid 0.8%. The S&P 500 barely budged, edging up by less than 0.1%, with about 70% of components in the green. Payrolls rose by 57,000 in June, coming in below forecasts. That lighter jobs gain eased some inflation worries and cut expectations for a near-term Fed rate hike. Chipmakers stumbled, with tech shares hit by fresh concerns about overvaluation. Crypto names Robinhood and Coinbase traded higher as bitcoin bounced. National Beverage and Dollar Tree both rose after putting out new shareholder payback plans.

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Unitree Robotics Targets 42 Billion Yuan Valuation in Shanghai IPO Move

July 3, 2026, 3:48 AM EDT. Unitree Robotics got the green light for a Shanghai IPO and plans to raise about 4.2 billion yuan ($618 million), selling at least 10% of its shares. The deal values Unitree at close to 42 billion yuan, a new high mark for embodied AI robotics companies in China. Unitree posted 1.7 billion yuan in revenue and 591 million yuan in adjusted profit last year, making it one of the few profitable names in the space. The company said IPO funds will go to new robot development and ramping up manufacturing. Its rival UBTech Robotics, which trades in Hong Kong, reported 2 billion yuan in revenue but lost 700 million yuan, showing Unitree’s stronger financials as venture capital looks hard at China’s robotics industry.

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Helios Underwriting (AIM: HUW) says 25% of holders take scrip option for 2025 dividend

July 3, 2026, 3:35 AM EDT. Helios Underwriting Plc told the market on July 3, 2026 that about 25.45% of eligible shareholders, holding 17.6 million ordinary shares, went for the scrip dividend instead of cash for the 2025 payout. That means Helios will issue 823,838 new ordinary shares to those shareholders. The terms were approved at the June 22 AGM. Cash dividends and share allocations both land July 10, 2026. Helios runs a scrip scheme so investors can take shares in place of dividends.

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ASX 200 Sees One-Week High, Up 0.9% This Week

July 3, 2026, 3:34 AM EDT. The ASX 200 finished up 120 points, or 1.4%, at 8,844 on Friday, its highest close in a week. Investor sentiment got a lift from strong U.S. futures, which offset mixed signals out of Wall Street before the July 4 holiday. Middle East tensions eased and the Strait of Hormuz reopened, supporting gains. Gold stocks were the standout, jumping 7.9% as weaker U.S. payrolls sent bullion higher. BHP and Evolution Mining made gains, and the major banks edged higher. Suncorp dropped after trimming its growth guidance. The ASX 200 managed a 0.9% weekly rise, recovering earlier losses.

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New Listings Hit AIM as LSE Adds Securities July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026, 3:33 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange brought new names to AIM on July 3, 2026. Shares in Accsys Technologies PLC, MTI Wireless Edge Ltd., Sintana Energy Inc., Team PLC, and Tertiary Minerals PLC started trading. Quantum Helium Limited also completed a capital reorganisation, slashing its ordinary shares from 49.9 billion to about 499.9 million. AIM gives smaller businesses a place to raise money and trade. For more info, Market Operations can be contacted. RNS released the update, as approved by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority.

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HCLTech Jumps 6% After $1.14 Billion AI Deal; Lifts Nifty IT

July 3, 2026, 3:32 AM EDT. HCLTech shares jumped over 6% after the company announced a $1.14 billion AI partnership and said it was buying business intelligence player Jaspersoft. HCLTech is leaning harder into AI, betting on the technology for growth. The news pushed the Nifty IT index higher, with traders buying IT and AI names on hopes for more demand ahead.

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Harbour Energy Fair Value Edged Down as Analyst Targets Diverge

July 3, 2026, 3:31 AM EDT. The fair value for Harbour Energy LSE:HBR ticked down to £3.18 from £3.29. Analysts have split targets between £2.90 and £3.20. Jefferies lifted its target to 320 GBp but moved the stock to Hold, pointing to weaker growth and M&A. JPMorgan trimmed its own target to 290 GBp with a Neutral view, citing execution risks. The fair value move comes after assumptions changed: smaller expected revenue drop, a touch better net margin, lower future P/E. Discount rate went to 8.15% from 7.96%. Investors have been watching oil sector risks and shifting analyst calls on Harbour Energy’s outlook.

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Sensex jumps 546 points as IT stocks rally, US jobs data comes in soft, oil drops

July 3, 2026, 3:20 AM EDT. Sensex shot up 546 points to 78,048 while Nifty added 174 points to 24,347 on Friday, lifted by strong moves in HCL Tech and TCS. Softer US jobs data lowered odds of near-term Fed rate hikes, and cheaper crude prices supported the mood. Most Asian markets traded higher. US benchmarks were mixed. Some experts pointed to easing US-Iran tensions and lighter foreign institutional outflows. The run has traders watching whether economic strength will keep gains going.

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Motilal Oswal Names 18 Stocks to Watch in July, Focuses on Autos, PSU Banks, Financials

July 3, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT. Motilal Oswal has put out its list of 18 top ideas for July, picking overweight calls on autos, PSU banks, diversified financials, manufacturing, industrials, consumer discretionary, and new-age platforms. The firm said these sectors are where it sees more growth and a bet on cyclical recovery. Motilal Oswal told investors to keep an eye on these groups for near-term returns.

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Sensex up 500 pts, Nifty above 24,300 after US jobs data; oil drop helps market open strong

July 3, 2026, 3:18 AM EDT. Softer US jobs numbers and lower crude prices gave Indian shares a lift, sending the Sensex up more than 500 points and pushing the Nifty past 24,300 at the open. Gains came as traders cut bets on sharp US rate hikes and bets grew for a dovish Fed. With India sensitive to energy costs, the oil move also helped. Domestic institutions bought as overseas funds sold. Results from Bajaj Finance and Punjab National Bank added to the positive tone. Investors are watching global data, oil moves, foreign flows and the Q1 earnings season for next big signals.

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S&P 500 Valuation Jumps to Dot-Com Bubble Levels, Invesco Sees Decade of Negative Returns

July 3, 2026, 3:17 AM EDT. The S&P 500’s CAPE ratio has reached 41.4, matching highs last seen during the 1999-2000 dot-com bubble. Invesco analysis points to negative annualized returns for the next ten years if starting from these valuations. Even with the market looking stretched, some investors stay bullish, citing the push from passive investing strategies and tech giants that continue to lift stocks. The S&P has delivered a 15.5% compound annual return over the past decade-well above the average 10%. Still, the data suggests investors face more risk and smaller gains ahead.

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ASX up 1.37% as market eyes rate hold; AU$20.5m settlement clears court

July 3, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT. Australian shares rose 1.37% on Friday as traders looked for the Fed to keep rates steady after weak U.S. jobs numbers. The S&P/ASX 200 Index added 119.80 points with buyers staying positive. Australia’s Federal Court also signed off on the Australian Securities Exchange’s (ASX) AU$20.5 million settlement tied to a misleading disclosure case, helping clear some regulatory clouds. Investors worked through legal news at home and shifting global policy signals, lifting most Aussie stocks.

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Hong Kong Watchdog Steps Up IPO Bookbuilding and Share Allocation Oversight

July 3, 2026, 2:47 AM EDT. Hong Kong’s regulator is ramping up checks on the city’s fast IPO business, widening its focus to include bookbuilding and share allocation practices. The effort is meant to lift transparency and fairness as local IPOs keep running hot. People with knowledge of the matter said this marks a fresh round of oversight targeting possible irregularities in Hong Kong’s busy IPO scene.

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Sensex Jumps 546 Points at Open as IT Stocks Gain, US Jobs Data Lifts Mood

July 3, 2026, 2:46 AM EDT. Sensex climbed 546 points at the open, led by gains in IT shares and a lift from weaker-than-forecast US jobs figures. With expectations for Fed rate hikes easing, investors stepped up buying. Moves in crude oil and global cues were also in focus. Nifty moved higher too, tracking the Sensex. Indian equities traded with a broadly positive tone.

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FTSE 100 Set for Weekly Rise as US Jobs Data Cools Fed Hike Worries

July 3, 2026, 2:45 AM EDT. FTSE 100 futures traded up 33 points, putting the index on track for a weekly gain after rallying 174 points earlier. Traders reacted to US nonfarm payrolls coming in at just 57,000 for June, well below expectations, which eased concern about more Fed rate hikes. The jobless rate was down to 4.2%, but that drop was mainly from fewer people in the workforce, not from job growth. Wages landed in line with forecasts. Traders still see just one more Fed hike this year, possibly in September. Wall Street ended mixed before the July 4 break: the Dow hit fresh highs, the Nasdaq dropped on weakness in semiconductors, while the S&P 500 edged down. Asian markets were higher, with South Korea’s Kospi jumping 5.4% and strong gains in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Sydney.

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ASX Closes Up; Exchange Pays AU$20.5 Million over Disclosure Case

July 3, 2026, 2:44 AM EDT. The S&P/ASX 200 Index climbed 1.37% to finish at 8,844.30 as traders bet the US Federal Reserve will keep rates steady after soft US jobs data. ASX agreed to a AU$20.5 million penalty to settle misleading disclosure claims on its tech upgrade delays, with approval from Australia’s Federal Court. Suncorp Group flagged higher reinsurance costs for FY27 but said its event retention limits remain unchanged. Genesis Minerals booked gold output of 70,767 ounces for the June quarter, on track with its 2026 outlook of 260,000 to 290,000 ounces at costs between AU$2,500 and AU$2,700 per ounce. S&P Global Services PMI ticked up to 50.5, pointing to a small rebound in local business activity.

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Asian Markets Rise After Dow Record; AI Stocks Mixed

July 3, 2026, 2:34 AM EDT. Asian stocks climbed after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 52,900.07. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 2.8% with Samsung Electronics up 7% and SK Hynix up 4.9%. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo gained 0.9%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was 1.7% higher. Taiwan’s Taiex slipped 0.6%. U.S. futures were up after the S&P 500 ended flat and the Nasdaq fell 0.8%. U.S. jobs increased by 57,000 in June, missing forecasts. Traders saw the report as easing some inflation worries while oil prices moved. AI stocks had mixed results as ongoing geopolitical uncertainty weighed on sentiment.

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Unitree Robotics Gets Green Light for $619M Shanghai STAR Market IPO

July 3, 2026, 2:33 AM EDT. Unitree Robotics, a Chinese robot maker, secured regulatory approval to list on the Shanghai STAR Market, targeting 4.2 billion yuan ($619 million). Unitree wants to sell at least 40.45 million shares and use the funds for AI, robotics research, product work, and expanding manufacturing. The company, based in Hangzhou, builds humanoid and four-legged robots. The deal lands as China’s onshore IPO market posted a 64.4% jump to $7.7 billion for the first half of 2024. The upcoming listing will be a test of investor demand in China’s robotics sector, which Beijing is pushing to tie deeper into industry and daily use.

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Amaroq Ltd. eyes switch to London Main Market by July 31, 2026

July 3, 2026, 2:32 AM EDT. Amaroq Ltd. said it plans to move its shares from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, with the shift not set to happen before July 31, 2026 and subject to FCA approval. The mining company isn’t issuing fresh shares or raising cash as part of the switch, and AIM trading will be canceled when the move happens. Shares would start trading on the Main Market under the ESCC category. CEO Eldur Olafsson said the change is meant to boost capital market profile and bring in more institutional money over the long term. The company told shareholders to talk to advisors, noting the switch is just an introduction of existing shares-not a capital raise.

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Onward Opportunities Sells 126,500 New Shares Above NAV, Ups Share Count

July 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EDT. Onward Opportunities issued 126,500 new ordinary shares at 126.75p each on 02 July 2026 after demand picked up. The new shares sit pari passu with the existing stock and went out at a price above the latest net asset value per share. With the issue, total shares jump to 33,801,594, all of which carry voting rights. Onward has no treasury shares. Investors should check the new numbers against FCA rules on major holdings for UK companies.

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Craneware (AIM: CRW.L) Guides FY26 Revenue, EBITDA Below Market on 340B Timing Issues

July 3, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT. Craneware (AIM: CRW.L) said in its FY26 trading update it now sees revenue at $205-$208 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $65-$67 million, flat from a year ago and missing market forecasts. The company blamed the lag on timing of 340B drug purchase activity and some large contracts sliding into FY27. Manufacturer limits held back recognized revenue from 340B, even as identified opportunities climbed. Craneware kept cash flow, demand and retention steady. The firm said it continues to expand into tech-driven operational transformation for US hospital clients.

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European Smaller Companies Trust Sets 5.4% Yield Target for 2027, Plans 12.64p Dividend

July 3, 2026, 2:29 AM EDT. The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC said it expects to pay a total dividend of 12.64p per share for the year ending 30 June 2027, calculated off an unaudited NAV of 252.4p as at 30 June 2026. That puts the dividend yield at about 5.4%, ahead of its policy to pay at least 5% of NAV. The payout is set for four quarterly instalments of 3.16p in November 2026 and then in February, May, and August 2027. The trust is sticking to its policy of targeting capital growth, with dividends coming from income, capital returns or reserves. Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited runs the trust.

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Touchstone Exploration (TXP) CEO Adds 183,800 Shares in Insider Buy

July 3, 2026, 2:28 AM EDT. Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TSX, LSE: TXP) said CEO Paul R. Baay bought 183,800 common shares on July 2, 2026. The Calgary-based oil and gas firm, which works mostly in Trinidad and Tobago, disclosed the purchase under UK Market Abuse Regulation. The company said the insider trade shows management confidence. Touchstone trades in Toronto and on London’s AIM. It develops, explores and produces oil and gas, focusing on onshore Trinidad and Tobago.

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Dialight (LSE: DIA.L) grants 343,372 shares to execs under 2023 DRSP

July 3, 2026, 2:27 AM EDT. Dialight plc (LSE: DIA.L) awarded 343,372 shares on 2 July 2026 under its 2023 Restricted Share Plan. CEO Steve Blair got 86,203 shares and CFO Mark Fryer got 50,287, both as nil-cost options set to vest in three years if they stay on. No awards were made in 2024 or 2025, in line with Value Creation Plan rules from the 2024 AGM. Both execs must hold the shares for two years after vesting. No payment was made for the options. The awards are intended to tie incentives to company performance and meet disclosure rules under UK Market Abuse Regulation.

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Litigation Capital Management (AIM:LIT) Appeal Bid Fails, £0.8M Investment Written Off

July 3, 2026, 2:26 AM EDT. Litigation Capital Management Limited (AIM:LIT) said its funded party won’t be able to appeal after losing a competition claim. LIT will write off the £0.8 million (A$1.5 million) investment tied to the case, as of December 31, 2025. The denial hits the company’s financials, with the write-off showing some of the risks in litigation funding. LIT said it’s sticking with its strategy.

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Sensex, Nifty jump as IT stocks lift indexes on soft US jobs data

July 3, 2026, 2:14 AM EDT. Sensex rallied 545.89 points and Nifty added 173.85 points on Tuesday, with tech names like HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services and Tech Mahindra leading the gains. Indian indices tracked global markets higher after softer US jobs numbers cooled rate hike worries. Brent crude went up to $72.25 a barrel. Analysts said India’s outperformance got help from easing foreign institutional investor outflows and lower crude, but said further gains will hinge on economic fundamentals.

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3 Penny Stocks Under $5 With Healthy Balance Sheets Draw Retail Traders

July 3, 2026, 2:13 AM EDT. Three penny stocks trading for less than $5 are getting noticed for their solid finances as markets swing. DroneShield ASX:DRO, worth A$2.21 billion, does counter-drone work for defense and infrastructure, and is landing more institutional business, though governance and funding risks remain. IperionX ASX:IPX, with a A$1.42 billion value, is working on U.S. critical minerals and titanium chains. It’s still posting losses and leans on debt. These names are small, but investors watching inflation and rates are drawn to balance sheet strength in this market.

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NYSE, Nasdaq to Shut July 3 for 2026 Independence Day, Normal Hours Return July 6

July 3, 2026, 2:12 AM EDT. U.S. stock markets including the NYSE and Nasdaq will close Friday, July 3, 2026 for Independence Day, which lands on Saturday that year. The last full session before the holiday is Thursday, July 2, 2026. Regular hours-9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern-pick up again on Monday, July 6, 2026. Markets close on the nearest weekday if a federal holiday is on a weekend, so this time Friday is the holiday. Markets will also shut for Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas in 2026, with early closes before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.

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Diversified Energy buys back 328,781 shares at $14.16 each, trims count

July 3, 2026, 2:11 AM EDT. Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) bought back 328,781 shares at a VWAP of $14.1614 on July 2, 2026, as part of its buyback plan started March 20, 2025. Mizuho Securities USA handled the purchases. All repurchased shares will be cancelled, cutting the outstanding share count to 70,760,082 and leaving no shares in treasury. The move may affect trading liquidity and FCA disclosure levels. The stock last traded at $14.31 ahead of the news, with a 52-week range between $12.33 and $18.90. Buybacks like this are watched for their impact on capital returns and the share price.

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ASX 200 Jumps as Gold Stocks Rally, Healthcare Strong; Gold Up on Weaker US Dollar, Oil Slides

July 3, 2026, 1:59 AM EDT. The ASX 200 jumped, with gold stocks and healthcare leading gains. Gold prices ran higher as the US dollar dropped, lifting Australian mining shares. Oil prices fell as demand worries dragged on the sector. A weaker US dollar boosted commodity-linked stocks, helping push the broader ASX higher.

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Sandisk Tops S&P 500 in H1 2026; Eyes on Nvidia in Second Half

July 3, 2026, 1:58 AM EDT. The S&P 500 rose almost 10% in the first half of 2026, led by Sandisk NASDAQ:SNDK which jumped about 800%. The company rode a sharp memory chip shortage, with demand from AI data centers outpacing supply and driving prices higher. Sandisk stands to keep gaining if the shortage runs into 2027 as many in the industry expect. Nvidia NASDAQ:NVDA may grab attention in the next half. Even with its size, Nvidia is set up for big H2 gains as AI picks up speed. Some analysts say the stock only reflects growth through 2026, opening more upside as AI infrastructure expands.

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Nasdaq (NDAQ) stock trades above estimated value after strong run

July 3, 2026, 1:57 AM EDT. Nasdaq (NDAQ) shares are trading about 8% above their estimated intrinsic value, pegged at $78.40 per share. The company has put up an 80.1% gain over the past three years and posts a 19.35% return on equity, topping its 8.8% cost of equity. Fundamentals look solid and Nasdaq has access to $1.5 billion in undrawn credit. Still, standard earnings multiples paint the stock as expensive. Investors are left questioning if recent weakness is a price reset or just a correction. The company’s 3 out of 6 valuation score points to no strong case for under or overvaluation. Ongoing competition and changes in trading platforms may factor into future market moves.

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Unitree Robotics gets Shanghai IPO nod, targets $619 million raise

July 3, 2026, 1:56 AM EDT. Unitree Robotics has secured the green light from regulators for an IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange that could see the Chinese robotics maker raise 4.2 billion yuan ($619.4 million). The offering could be one of the more high-profile tech deals out of China this year, as investor interest in robots stays strong. The company plans to use the listing to build out its presence in China’s growing tech market.

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Union Bank Shares Drop 7% After Q1 Gross Advances Miss

July 3, 2026, 1:55 AM EDT. Union Bank of India shares slumped more than 7% in Friday’s session after the lender posted Q1 provisional numbers. The bank’s Gross Advances missed provisional estimates, raising fresh questions about its loan growth. Investors reacted to the weaker advance figures, which are watched as signs of lending and revenue potential. The selloff showed how the market is quick to react to bank earnings in India.

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Rivian (RIVN) beats on Q2 production, ups full-year delivery outlook to 70,000

July 3, 2026, 1:40 AM EDT. Rivian Automotive NASDAQ:RIVN turned in Q2 2026 numbers that came in ahead of guidance, building 12,613 vehicles and delivering 12,194. That clears the company’s expected range of 9,000 to 11,000 units, boosted by R1 sales, EDV vans, and the first R2 shipments. Rivian now targets 65,000-70,000 deliveries for the year, up from 62,000-67,000. Q1 auto gross margin slipped, with a $62 million loss where there was a $92 million profit last year. Higher costs from the R2 launch and tooling dragged on the result. Software and services revenue, up 49% to $473 million, helped offset some pressure. Total Q1 revenue was $1.38 billion-just above what the Street expected-and Rivian cut net loss to $416 million from $518 million a year ago. Cash and short-term investments stood at $4.84 billion with another $1 billion coming from VW.

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Foundation Healthcare Holdings IPO heavily oversubscribed, Temasek-backed firm draws big funds

July 3, 2026, 1:39 AM EDT. Foundation Healthcare Holdings (FHH) saw its IPO snapped up several times over as investors chased shares, lifting demand from both international and cornerstone players, including US long-only funds. Temasek backs the deal, which is priced at 76 cents a share and targets $242 million in proceeds. FHH will list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on July 8, shooting for a $1 billion valuation. The bulk of shares in the international and cornerstone tranches-about 80%-went to institutional funds, many buying through Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme. The money will go into growth across Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. FHH runs 108 specialist doctors and 74 clinics, focusing its business around multi-specialty and day surgery work.

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HCL Technologies gains 4% on $1.14 bln AI contract win

July 3, 2026, 1:38 AM EDT. HCL Technologies shares rose more than 4% after the company signed a $1.14 billion AI-focused digital transformation contract with a Fortune Global 50 firm based in Europe. The agreement covers AI-powered digital workplace and enterprise network services from July 2026 through December 2031, with the option to extend. HCLTech stock is still down over 31% in 2026, trailing the Nifty 50. Investors have been watching big AI deals as Indian tech exporters push deeper into the segment. Nifty 50 and Sensex were also higher, with the IT sector index up 1.9% after several large deals boosted optimism on tech spending.

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Stocks steady in Europe ahead of key data

July 3, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT. European shares are coming off a stretch of volatile trading as markets get set for the day. Analyst Gregor Stuart Hunter looks at what’s driving moves now. Investors focus on incoming economic numbers and earnings that may impact direction. Markets are still holding up so far, even with geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the backdrop.

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YouGov (LON:YOU) Insiders Pick Up £560,000 in Shares; Co-Founder Buys Above Market

July 3, 2026, 1:36 AM EDT. Insiders at YouGov plc (LON:YOU) have picked up about UK£560,000 in shares over the past year. Co-Founder Stephan Shakespeare bought UK£300,000 at £3.46 per share, which is well above the current £2.36. Four insiders put in a combined UK£55,000 recently without selling. Insiders now hold 1.9% of YouGov, or roughly UK£5.1 million. Buys above the current price usually point to leadership backing the outlook. While the insider holding could be larger, the recent moves show some leadership buying into the future of the company.

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Asia stocks climb on chipmaker bounce, oil dip

July 3, 2026, 1:20 AM EDT. Asia shares rose, with chipmaker stocks bouncing back after their drop earlier this week. Weak oil prices also helped, cutting some inflation worries and lifting sentiment. Tech names were in focus, as gains in chips and cheaper energy looked set to support earnings. Major Asia indexes moved higher, with investors hoping for more growth even as global uncertainty lingers.

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Crescent Energy (CRGY) falls 22% in the last month as market eyes valuation

July 3, 2026, 1:19 AM EDT. Crescent Energy (CRGY) shares have tumbled 22.1% this month. That comes even after strong earnings and its position in major U.S. shale basins. The shares now trade at a P/S ratio of 0.8x, well under the 1.5x peer average and 1.9x industry mark. Simply Wall St has marked CRGY as undervalued by six straight measures. Still, the volatility points to caution in the market and some doubt on the company’s fundamentals. The stock’s 7.0% gain over the last year trails competitors, leaving investors looking at the company’s near-term story and its longer-term cash flow plans.

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Sensex jumps 546 points as IT stocks rally, US jobs data cools rate fears

July 3, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT. Indian shares opened strong on Friday. The BSE Sensex climbed 546 points to 78,048, while the Nifty was up almost 174 points at 24,347. IT names like HCL Tech and Tata Consultancy Services led gains. Softer US jobs numbers trimmed bets on early Fed hikes, lifting mood across markets. South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei also traded higher. Brent crude rose 0.63% to $72.25 a barrel. FIIs sold Rs 312 crore in stocks the previous session, but some strategists pointed to calmer geopolitics and easing crude as positives. Still, several analysts warned that stronger fundamentals are needed to keep this momentum going.

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Asian stocks rise after Dow climbs to fresh record, with AI shares sending mixed signals

July 3, 2026, 1:04 AM EDT. Asian equities traded higher after the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record. Some artificial intelligence (AI) stocks helped power the move while others stayed weak. Markets kept a close eye on tech swings as investors watched for more signs from global equities and economic releases.

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Sensex up 546 as IT stocks jump on US jobs data

July 3, 2026, 1:03 AM EDT. Indian benchmarks Sensex and Nifty started Friday higher, tracking a lift in IT shares after softer US jobs data eased worries about Fed rate hikes. Sensex was up 546 points at 78,048. Nifty climbed 174 points to 24,347. HCL Tech and Tata Consultancy Services led the rise. Market sentiment also got a push from progress in US-Iran talks and the softer US jobs numbers, cutting concerns over energy supply and rate moves. Brent crude added 0.63% to $72.25. Foreign investors sold Rs 312 crore of stocks on Thursday. Some analysts said stronger fundamentals are needed for further gains in the face of global swings.

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SGX Jumps 42% in First Half as Singapore Blue Chips Rally; 2H 2026 Outlook in Focus

July 3, 2026, 1:02 AM EDT. Singapore blue chip stocks climbed in 1H 2026, with Singapore Exchange (SGX) up 42%. SGX posted record revenues at S$695.4 million, rising 7.6% from the year before, as equities, fixed income, currency and commodities business grew across the board. The Straits Times Index set new highs on strong bank earnings and Singapore’s safe-haven status as Middle East tensions persisted. Results were mixed-Seatrium lagged even as others rallied. Whether gains hold in the second half of 2026 will depend on how earnings, dividend signals and overall market sentiment line up, with some valuations already looking stretched.

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Sensex, Nifty jump almost 1% as IT, metal stocks climb

July 3, 2026, 1:01 AM EDT. Indian shares started Friday stronger, with Sensex and Nifty up close to 1% on the back of gains in IT and metal stocks. IT names jumped around 2%, with metals up 1.66%. Pharma, chemicals, and mid and smallcaps also rose. PSU banks traded lower. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, NTPC, SBI, and Axis Bank dragged on the Nifty 50. India VIX slipped 1.62% to 12.09, pointing to quieter trade. Brent crude added 0.77% at $72.36 a barrel, WTI crude climbed 0.68%, still below $70. Asian markets were up, led by Nikkei and Hang Seng, even as Wall Street tech shares fell.

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Bessent backs Trump on $1.4B crypto haul, stays upbeat on economy

July 3, 2026, 12:48 AM EDT. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood by President Trump’s $1.4 billion cryptocurrency earnings as lawmakers questioned the gains. He called it part of Trump’s ‘innovation presidency’ and downplayed talk of conflicts tied to Trump’s crypto plays, including the $TRUMP meme coin. Bessent responded to worries about the Iran war’s fallout, noting supply issues at the Strait of Hormuz drove up gas prices and inflation. Still, he told the public relief is coming and said he’s hopeful gas could hit $3 a gallon by Labor Day. The June jobs report was weak, with just 57,000 jobs added.

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Sensex soars 650 pts, Fed and Middle East tension drop fuel gains

July 3, 2026, 12:47 AM EDT. Indian shares jumped Friday, with the Sensex up over 650 points and Nifty 50 pushing above 24,350. Stocks took off after Middle East tensions cooled and bets on more Fed rate hikes slipped. The rupee got a boost against the dollar. IT names HCL Tech and Infosys led, rising 2-5%. Volatility eased, with India VIX dropping 1% to 12.13. Broader markets lagged, but total market cap added Rs 2.4 lakh crore to reach Rs 482 lakh crore. Foreign fund outflows slowed, as net selling came to just Rs 312 crore. Softer US jobs data helped blunt rate hike worries, lifting Indian equities.

Sensex surges 600 points, Nifty above 24,3…

ASX Fund Managers Eye Cheap Tech, Healthcare, Consumer Stocks After Sell-Off

July 3, 2026, 12:46 AM EDT. Some of Australia’s biggest fund managers are moving back into undervalued stocks across the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors on the ASX following last financial year’s heavy selling. Tech names, sold off on worries about AI upending software firms, are drawing buyers looking for bargains in choppy trading. Managers say a number of companies took a harder hit than warranted and are betting on a bounce heading into the new financial year.

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Sensex up 500 pts, Nifty over 24,300 as weak US jobs data, oil drop lift mood

July 3, 2026, 12:45 AM EDT. Indian shares surged at open on July 3 as the Sensex jumped more than 500 points and the Nifty crossed 24,300, tracking softer US jobs numbers and crude oil prices. US employers came in with just 57,000 new jobs in June, well below forecasts of 100,000, spurring hopes the Federal Reserve could ease up. Oil traded near $71 a barrel, which supported buying in India, where oil is a key import. Tech and banks were strong early. Gold gained more than 1% as traders cut bets on more US rate hikes. Some market strategists pointed to a mix of global cues and home factors driving the move.

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Rupee Up, Sensex Jumps 480 Points; Nifty Moves Past 24,300

July 3, 2026, 12:32 AM EDT. The rupee is up 18 paise at 95.21 per US dollar. Both main indexes rallied. Sensex added 480 points, while Nifty crossed 24,300. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.74% to 69,243.68 at midday in Tokyo, but the index is set for a minor weekly loss.

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Wall Street earnings forecasts jump, fueling 'bubble' talk

July 3, 2026, 12:31 AM EDT. Wall Street analysts have lifted their earnings forecasts for the S&P 500 at the quickest pace since markets rallied after Covid. The speed of these upgrades is stirring talk of an ‘earnings bubble’, with some investors worried forecasts are running too hot and could miss the mark if company results fall short. Rising estimates have traders alert for possible corrections if numbers disappoint. The move sums up lingering doubts about the true state of the equity market, even after stocks’ strong run.

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SGX rolls out Atlantic Handysize FFAs for shipping hedges

July 3, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT. The Singapore Stock Exchange has rolled out new Atlantic-focused Handysize Forward Freight Agreements, giving players another way to hedge freight rates in shipping. The FFAs cover Handysize vessels working Atlantic trade lanes and are meant to help participants manage freight price swings. SGX says the contracts should bolster transparency and offer shipping firms more tools to smooth out earnings in choppy markets.

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Proteomics International (ASX: PIQ) Soars 28% on Friday as Investors React to Regulatory and Commercial Moves

July 3, 2026, 12:16 AM EDT. Shares of Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX: PIQ) shot up 28.13% to AUD 0.20 on Friday after the company announced steps forward in its precision diagnostics and proteomics technology platform. The move comes as PIQ works on expanding its commercial footprint, securing regulatory clearances, and building up globally. The company said it’s working to grow product adoption through new partnerships and continued research. Main push comes from recent regulatory progress, wider distribution, and more money going into new projects. But the company still faces regulatory risk, rivals, funding questions, and tough broader markets as a small-cap. Investors are tracking news on commercial deals and the next round of regulatory news that could move the stock again.

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Solana Jumps 19% After Securitize Tokenized Stock Listing on NYSE

July 3, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT. Solana (SOL) jumped 19.3% after Securitize launched a tokenized version of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker SECZ. The shares, tied to real stock on the NYSE and worth about $295 million at launch, are now available on the Solana blockchain for verified U.S. investors only. At the same time, Solana rolled out a governance proposal system that lets validators with at least 100,000 staked SOL vote on protocol matters. Solana is looking for more institutional use and stronger community governance, but actual trading in the tokenized shares will decide the real impact.

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Nifty Tops Nasdaq, Kospi, Taiwan As Foreign Inflows Return

July 3, 2026, 12:14 AM EDT. India’s Nifty index beat out the Nasdaq, South Korea’s Kospi, and Taiwan stocks over the past month. Nifty rose 3.3%, while the Nasdaq lost 3% and the Kospi slid 13%. Foreign institutional investors bought Rs 7,000 crore in Indian stocks from June 15 to July 1, after months of outflows. Analysts said the turn follows a losing streak in South Korea’s key semiconductor sector, as names like Samsung and SK Hynix face weaker demand. They say India now looks steadier, powered by domestic demand instead of AI themes. Cheaper oil, with prices near $70 a barrel, also works in India’s favor.

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Sensex up 507 pts, Nifty above 24,300 as IT stocks rally and US rate hike worries fade

July 3, 2026, 12:13 AM EDT. The Sensex rose 507 points to 78,009.37 on Friday while the Nifty50 cleared the 24,300 mark. IT stocks were strong after US jobs data signaled slowing job growth, easing worries about a near-term Fed rate move. HCLTech rallied almost 4%, with gains in Tech Mahindra and TCS, too. Nifty100, Nifty200 and Midcap indices also gained. Lower oil prices and steady banking names helped. Some experts pointed to softer inflation at home and an upbeat earnings view. India VIX slipped 1.72%, showing lower market volatility. Market direction now may depend on monsoon progress, important for farm output and the broader economy.

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CI High Yield Bond Private Pool (CGHY:CA) Trading Gets Neutral AI Read

July 3, 2026, 12:12 AM EDT. CI High Yield Bond Private Pool (CGHY:CA) drew neutral ratings for all time frames on July 2, 2026, based on AI data. The suggested trade: buy near 10.47, aiming for 10.61 with a stop at 10.42. On the short side, traders could enter near 10.61 with a target of 10.47 and stop out at 10.66. These signals point to defined entry and exit points for trading swings in the high-yield bond market.

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Kuaishou’s Kling AI targets $3 billion in new Hong Kong raise

July 2, 2026, 11:55 PM EDT. Kuaishou said its AI video arm Kling AI is looking to raise about US$3 billion in a funding round, according to a filing with the Hong Kong exchange. Baidu, Alibaba’s cloud division, and Tencent are in the round, along with state-backed investors such as the Beijing Information Industry Development Investment Fund. Media company Huace Film & TV also took part. If completed, it would be the biggest single fundraising yet for an AI video model company as firms fight for share in the AI video market.

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Rivian Hikes 2026 Guidance After Strong Q2 Deliveries; Shares Up 8%

July 2, 2026, 11:36 PM EDT. Rivian NASDAQ:RIVN raised its 2026 delivery guidance to 65,000-70,000 units, from a prior range of 62,000-67,000, after posting Q2 deliveries of 12,194 vehicles. That beat its own forecast of 9,000-11,000 units. The quarter saw strong demand for its EDV vans, R1 pickup, SUV lines, and the new R2 crossover. Shares surged more than 8% after Thursday’s update. EV deliveries are climbing as gas prices jump with tensions in Iran in focus, making EVs look like a better value on costs. Tesla NASDAQ:TSLA also topped expectations, delivering 480,126 vehicles in Q2. Rivian reports Q2 results after the close on July 30.

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CrowdStrike (CRWD) splits stock 4-for-1, shares now trade near $193

July 2, 2026, 11:22 PM EDT. CrowdStrike (CRWD) finished its first 4-for-1 stock split, dropping the price from $773 to about $193. The move doesn’t change the firm’s market cap but puts the stock in reach for more investors, and management is signaling confidence as growth picks up. Revenue for fiscal Q1 2027 rose 26% year-over-year to $1.39 billion. Net new annual recurring revenue hit a new high at $255.8 million, up 32%, helped by more AI-driven demand. The CEO said CrowdStrike is key for AI security. Net income came in at $27.8 million, swinging to profit from a loss. Free cash flow hit a record. Investors looking at the new price may want to balance growth and profitability against the current valuation.

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Tech Rally Lifts Asia Stocks as Weak US Jobs Data Calms Rate Fears

July 2, 2026, 11:21 PM EDT. Asian equities moved higher on Friday, with tech stocks rebounding after weaker US June jobs numbers eased worries about more Fed rate hikes. Shares of semiconductor names including South Korea’s SK hynix and Japan’s Kioxia gained, boosting indexes in Seoul and Tokyo. US employment data missed estimates and earlier months were revised lower, pointing to a softer labor market and giving the Fed some breathing room. Still, investors say the Fed could still raise rates later this year as inflation remains the focus. After strong recent gains in tech, some traders shifted money into other sectors. Wall Street closed mixed and the dollar held steady with markets cautious ahead of a US holiday.

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Chinese Banks Outperform in Hong Kong IPO Market, Eyeing Beijing's Investment Banking Push

July 2, 2026, 11:20 PM EDT. Chinese investment banks are taking a bigger part in Hong Kong IPOs as more tech companies list. China International Capital Corporation (CICC), which is state-backed, led the way with US$3.23 billion raised from 36 deals. That gave it a 12.23% share and marked a 166% jump from a year ago. Huatai Securities and Citic Securities also grabbed solid market shares. On the mainland’s A-share market, CICC, Citic Securities, and others led IPO underwriting. Fitch said well-capitalized Chinese banking groups could gain from state support as Beijing tries to build Goldman Sachs-like powerhouses at home. Beijing is pushing to consolidate its financial industry and elevate domestic investment banks.

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BCE TSX:BCE off 50% in three years, but 5.7% yield draws income buyers

July 2, 2026, 11:05 PM EDT. BCE TSX:BCE is down nearly 50% over the past three years, but the Canadian telecom still looks solid on fundamentals. Shares last traded at $30.55, delivering a 5.7% quarterly dividend yield. The stock keeps attracting income-focused investors. BCE offers wireless, internet, TV, and media to customers in Canada, and it also picked up reach in the U.S. Pacific Northwest through its Ziply Fiber buy. For Q1 2026, the company posted 4% higher revenue and adjusted EBITDA up 2.9%, helped by Ziply Fiber and a 15% jump in internet segment revenue. BCE continues to bet on fibre-to-the-home and AI tools for enterprise clients to power future growth in the business market.

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Amtech (ASYS), IPG Photonics Sink as Semis Slide on AI Demand Questions

July 2, 2026, 11:03 PM EDT. Amtech (ASYS) and IPG Photonics both sold off after the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell over 7%, with traders worried about slowing AI chip orders. Citi flagged that big cloud firms could cut spending if AI investments don’t deliver returns. Some in the market are also eyeing Meta’s move to lease AI computing power, seeing overcapacity risk building. Korean chip companies SK Hynix and Samsung took a hit on talk Apple is reaching out to Chinese suppliers, stirring up competition fears. The session showed heavy profit-taking and anxiety about growth in chips. Some analysts say the slower high-bandwidth memory build is more about margins than real weakness in AI chip demand.

Amtech and IPG Photonics Shares Plummet, W…

UAE Changes Offshore Oil Pricing, Eyes Bigger Slice of Asian Market

July 2, 2026, 10:54 PM EDT. The UAE has changed how it prices offshore oil, dropping OPEC production caps to lift output and target more of the Asian spot market. The move is meant to make its crude more competitive in key Asian energy markets as supply patterns shift worldwide. The new pricing is just one part of a push to grow its market share beyond old limits.

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Lucid (LCID) Sinks 8.2% on CFO, CTO Shuffles and Q2 Delivery Miss

July 2, 2026, 10:53 PM EDT. Shares in Lucid Motors NASDAQ:LCID fell 8.2% after the EV maker named new CFO and CTO and posted Q2 deliveries that missed. Lucid said it delivered 3,953 vehicles in the quarter, shy of the 4,618 Wall Street expected. That’s up 19% from a year ago but down from the first quarter, showing demand is still sluggish. The stock, which tends to swing more than 5% in a session, is now off 45.4% in 2024 and trades more than 80% below its 52-week high of $31.30. Lucid is still in the mix as a supplier for Uber and Nuro robotaxi fleets, with commercial rollouts set for 2027. But investors are watching as the company tries to reset its top ranks in the middle of ongoing production issues.

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Nasdaq jumps 9% as IPO wave sets record; Trump Accounts launch keys growth hopes

July 2, 2026, 10:52 PM EDT. Shares of Nasdaq (NDAQ) rose 9.0% after the company said US$129.3 billion was raised from U.S. IPOs in the first half, with seven of the year’s ten biggest debuts listing on the exchange. Nasdaq rolled out its new “Trump Accounts” child investment program, which gives a US$1,000 Treasury-backed index credit for eligible users. The exchange also closed a US$1.5 billion revolving credit facility for growth and tech spending. Stronger competition and macro risks are still out there. Analysts expect Nasdaq to hit US$6.9 billion in revenue and US$2.4 billion in earnings by 2029, which puts a 26% potential upside on the current price. But views are split on valuation, pointing to uncertainty over fintech deals and regulation.

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MWLV:CA holds steady with neutral signal, trading plans eyed for July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026, 10:50 PM EDT. Mackenzie GQE World Low Volatility ETF (MWLV:CA) kept its neutral rating in all time frames on July 2, 2026. Technical signals called for a buy at 26.25 with a target of 26.81 and stop loss at 26.12. On the short side, plans point to an entry near 26.81, looking for 26.25 with a stop at 26.94. These AI-generated signals set out entry and exit levels, with cautious trading still the order due to the neutral stance.

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ASX Midday: Materials Up as Metals Gain, Utilities Slip

July 2, 2026, 10:49 PM EDT. Materials stocks climbed 2.3% by midday on the ASX on Friday, getting a lift from higher gold and copper prices. BHP Group ASX:BHP picked up more than 1% after agreeing to swap its San Manuel property in Arizona for a 30% stake in Faraday Copper. On the flip side, utilities were down almost 0.8%, with Origin Energy ASX:ORG and Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) both losing over 1%. Sector moves split as the market traded through the session.

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ASX Midday: Materials Out Front as BHP Group Gains

July 2, 2026, 10:48 PM EDT. Materials stocks climbed 2.3% on the ASX by midday Friday, lifted by stronger precious metals prices like gold and copper. BHP Group added more than 1% after a positive update, helping push the sector higher. The Utilities sector lagged, under pressure and behind most other sectors.

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Trump Says He Didn’t Know About Family’s $1.4 Billion Crypto Haul as 2025 Filing Shows $2.2 Billion Income

July 2, 2026, 10:37 PM EDT. Donald Trump reported $2.2 billion in income for 2025, driven by crypto gains, with $1.4 billion linked to family companies such as World Liberty Financial and $TRUMP meme coins. In comments to CNBC, Trump said he wasn’t aware of those crypto profits and that his sons and others handle the operations. The disclosure raised new concerns about possible conflicts of interest tied to his time in office. Trump said the U.S. should lead over China in crypto and pointed to looser rules for the sector. The filing showed his income more than tripled against 2024, with the $TRUMP coin seeing heavy investor action at his May 2025 event. Trump called the stock market and his managers the reason for the gains, again saying he didn’t know who the investors were.

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Amgen NASDAQ:AMGN climbs after judge blocks Colorado price cap

July 2, 2026, 10:36 PM EDT. Amgen shares jumped 3.1% as a federal judge blocked Colorado’s planned 70% cap on prices for Enbrel, siding with the company on risk and possible federal law violations. The decision lifts a key threat to pricing and could influence law elsewhere. Shares eased a bit off highs but finished up 2.8% at $371.41, close to the 52-week high of $388.16. Amgen is up 13.4% for the year, with U.S. manufacturing investments and a patent deal with Biocon supporting biosimilar launches in 2025. Market focus is on how the outcome plays into Amgen’s growth and stock swings.

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ASX 200 Rises as Gold Miners Rally on US Jobs Miss

July 2, 2026, 10:35 PM EDT. ASX 200 added 0.4%. Gold miners jumped, tracking higher gold prices after a weak U.S. jobs number put pressure on sentiment. Investors picked up safe-haven bets. Suncorp dropped after it cut its annual premium growth forecast, showing a cautious sector outlook. Market moves stayed tied to shifts in global data and company news.

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Australian Stocks Bounce, Track for Small Weekly Gain

July 2, 2026, 10:34 PM EDT. Australian shares rose 0.9% to 8,806 on Friday, snapping back from a weaker session as U.S. equity futures firmed. June’s private sector numbers got revised higher, giving services a lift and pushing sentiment up. Rate hike talk from June RBA minutes and Governor Bullock limited some of the upside. Consumer durables, healthcare, retail, and process industries led gains. The big banks put on 0.3% to 1%, BHP added 0.3%. Top movers were Northern Star Resources jumping 7.0%, Evolution Mining up 4.8%, and Greatland Resources gaining 2.6%. The benchmark is set to end the week about 0.2% higher, clawing back last week’s small loss.

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Canadian Natural Resources TSX:CNQ seen as solid long-term TFSA bet

July 2, 2026, 10:33 PM EDT. Canadian Natural Resources TSX:CNQ is showing up as a strong long-term pick for TFSA investors. The company delivers steady cash flow, a history of dividend growth, and has exposure across several energy markets. It’s active in Western Canada, the North Sea and offshore Africa, and reported net earnings of $1.3 billion for Q1 2026. Operating costs are under control. CNQ pays a 4.5% dividend and has lifted the payout for 26 years straight. That stands out for tax-free income compounding in a TFSA. The past stretch has been volatile, but CNQ’s mix of assets and track record on returns keeps it in the conversation for holding through market swings.

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Truscott Mining Seeks ASX Quotation for 4.3M New Shares

July 2, 2026, 10:31 PM EDT. Truscott Mining Corporation Ltd has filed with the ASX to list 4.3 million new fully paid ordinary shares under its TRM code, according to a July 2, 2026 update. The new shares add to the company’s listed capital, which could help its liquidity and funding. The company didn’t give details on why it is issuing more shares. Truscott Mining has a market cap of A$8.55 million and sees average daily turnover of 47,035 shares. A technical signal on the stock rates it as ‘Sell’ at the moment.

Truscott Mining Seeks ASX Quotation for 4.…

Qualcomm (QCOM) drops 4.5% after SpaceX rumor denial, index cut

July 2, 2026, 10:14 PM EDT. Qualcomm NASDAQ:QCOM shares slipped 4.5%. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shot down talk that a new AI device would use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip. The stock was also hit after getting cut from a number of Russell indexes, sparking selling from passive funds. Qualcomm is still pushing into AI data centers and has a new supply pact with Meta Platforms, both seen as long-term positives. The stock is choppy and sentiment stays cautious as tech names face profit-taking. QCOM trades about 30% below its 52-week high, up 1.5% for the year to date.

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Gold Miners Push Australian Market Up After US Jobs Miss; Suncorp Lags

July 2, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT. Gold stocks led Australian shares higher Friday as gold prices jumped after softer US non-farm payroll numbers. The weaker jobs report raised doubts on growth and drove buyers into safe havens. Suncorp fell, missing the move, as general insurers didn’t follow the rally. The market moved quickly on global signals, with gold miners taking the spotlight as uncertainty drew in more trade.

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Marubeni (TSE:8002) Stays Strong, but Valuation Looks Stretched

July 2, 2026, 9:44 PM EDT. Marubeni stock is up sevenfold in five years, returning 65.8% over the last year. But valuation signals are mixed. The DCF model puts shares 13% over intrinsic value, factoring projected free cash flows of ¥363.6 billion. The price-to-earnings ratio is 14.5, close to peers but below the stock’s estimated fair P/E of 24.6. So the valuation risk is higher if the company’s cash flow growth or capital allocation changes. Simply Wall St gives Marubeni a 3 out of 6 for valuation, a score that points to some caution after recent gains.

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Asia stocks mixed after muted US jobs report dampens Fed hike talk

July 2, 2026, 9:43 PM EDT. Asian shares traded mixed Friday as a soft U.S. jobs readout lessened bets on a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike. The lower jobs number took some heat off the Fed, and investors held back, rethinking their rate calls with the weaker economic signals.

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Dow Jones Futures Hit New Highs While Nasdaq Trails, ASX 200 Tests Resistance

July 2, 2026, 9:42 PM EDT. Dow Jones futures hit new record highs as money moved out of tech stocks, leaving the Nasdaq behind. Tech-heavy Nasdaq lagged with traders pulling cash from the sector. Australia’s ASX 200 is now near a key resistance at its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), setting up for possible choppy action. Traders keep an eye on these technical levels and sector shifts for signs of momentum.

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Cera Sanitaryware (NSE:CERA) set to go ex-dividend in three days; payout coverage remains solid

July 2, 2026, 9:27 PM EDT. Cera Sanitaryware Limited (NSE:CERA) is set to trade ex-dividend in three days, with the ex-date landing two business days before the record date. Investors need to own shares before July 7 to get the ₹75 per share dividend, which pays out on August 22. The stock’s trailing dividend yield sits at 1.2%, calculated on a ₹6,476 share price. Dividend payout comes in at 47% of earnings and 44% of free cash flow. Cera has grown earnings per share at a 15% annual rate over five years. That earnings track and payout coverage help back up its status as a dividend play for investors focused on growth and income.

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Tilray Brands (TLRY) sinks, low price sparks value trap talk

July 2, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT. Tilray Brands (TLRY) is down more than 90% in five years, trading below $5. Even as a top player in Canada’s cannabis market, Tilray hasn’t shown much revenue growth and remains unprofitable. The company moved into U.S. craft beer and hemp wellness categories, and got a small lift when the FDA said it would reclassify some cannabis to Schedule III, which could help medical research. But ongoing regulatory hurdles and heavy competition keep weighing on it. With a $532 million market cap, small progress in Tilray’s numbers hasn’t done much to strengthen its cannabis business. Analysts like Green Thumb Industries more for profits and its U.S. reach. Tilray’s price is low but looks risky-analysts say it could be a value trap, not a cheap entry.

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Anglogold Ashanti (AU) jumps 4.7% after company posts GF Score of 72

July 2, 2026, 9:12 PM EDT. Shares of Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU) climbed 4.7% to end at $84.65 on July 2, 2026. The stock has traded with swings inside its 52-week band. The company reported a GF Score of 72, which looks at growth and financial health. That number points to a strong profile. Investors could read that as a signal for steadier returns, backing up the latest move as the name stays volatile.

Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU) Shares Surge 4.…

Micron drops 6.9% after lawsuit, insider sales, sector hits

July 2, 2026, 9:11 PM EDT. Micron Technology Inc NASDAQ:MU dropped 6.9% after a class-action suit accused the company, Samsung, and SK Hynix of price fixing. Shares also took a hit as CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold more than $45 million in stock. The stock tracked a broad sector selloff in Asian chipmakers, with traders also worried about shifting sourcing moves by big buyers like Apple. Despite the drop, Micron just posted record fiscal Q3 results-revenue hit $41.46 billion, non-GAAP EPS was $25.11, and guidance for Q4 came in strong at about $50 billion. Strategic contracts put about $100 billion on the books, so the company still has solid visibility as supply stays tight, with imbalance seen lasting into 2028. Still, volatility is running high for Micron: shares have moved more than 5% up or down 55 times in the last year.

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ASX Nuclear Energy Stocks Draw Investor Attention As Power Demand Grows

July 2, 2026, 9:10 PM EDT. Investors are watching nuclear energy stocks on the ASX with power demand rising and inflation risks hanging over central bank policies. Three firms stand out for long-term energy exposure. Worley ASX:WOR is an engineering player based in Sydney, working on nuclear and other energy projects globally, with 60% of forecast FY25 revenue tied to sustainability, though it faces lean margins and depends on debt. Silex Systems ASX:SLX brings laser-based uranium enrichment tech and also looks at quantum computing and medical isotopes, adding some diversification. These names tap the energy transition story, giving a play on changes in energy supply, security, and sustainability. Analysts say growth can come with operational risks. The main story: these are companies in the nuclear fuel chain and low-carbon spaces, with the macro and geopolitics shifting.

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Joe Moglia Talks Stock Market Changes, Looks Ahead to Tokenized Trading

July 2, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT. Joe Moglia, the former head of TD Ameritrade, talked on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street’ at the NYSE about how the stock market has changed. Moglia said technology and the internet gave more power to individual investors over big institutions. He covered how AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency are changing things, and sees 24/7 tokenized markets coming. He also talked about the leadership skills he says matter for Wall Street as things keep shifting.

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Scribe Therapeutics files for Nasdaq IPO, tests early-stage biotech demand

July 2, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT. Scribe Therapeutics filed for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker SCTX. The biotech is working on gene editing, but its lead programs haven’t hit Phase 3 yet. Investors have shown interest in earlier-stage biotechs, though many are still watching for late-stage results before going bigger.

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Tech Stocks Weigh On Nasdaq as Dow Sets New High; Soft Jobs Data Clouds Outlook

July 2, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT. Wall Street finished uneven Thursday, with the Dow rising 1.1% to a new record, while the S&P 500 ended flat and the Nasdaq slid 0.8%. June nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000, missing forecasts and putting September Fed rate hike chances a bit above 50%. Still, analysts said core inflation may force the Fed to keep rates high for now. Tech shares led the selloff. Semiconductors dropped 5.5% and Tesla fell 7.5% after a strong delivery report. Bending Spoons lost over 11% following its sharp Nasdaq debut rally. U.S. markets are shut Friday for the Fourth of July.

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ASX Seen Higher After Dow Hits Record; BHP Moves to Sell Arizona Copper Asset

July 2, 2026, 8:44 PM EDT. Australian shares are on track to open stronger after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.8%, though market tone stays upbeat before the ASX opens. BHP Group said it plans to sell its Arizona copper project to Faraday Copper, marking a notable portfolio change. Traders are watching for how these updates play out on the ASX today.

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Tesla (TSLA) drops 7.1% after Q2 delivery beat as regulatory risks weigh

July 2, 2026, 8:43 PM EDT. Tesla (TSLA) slid 7.1% Tuesday, even with Q2 deliveries at 480,126 and 18% above estimates. The pullback comes after four days of gains built on delivery hopes, not on Full Self-Driving (FSD) or robotaxi developments. Some investors cashed out after the delivery news, which had already been priced in. The $1.6 trillion valuation still leans on Tesla’s autonomy bets, but the company is under NHTSA investigation over a fatal crash involving its FSD software. Regulatory questions continue to hang over the stock as the company pushes its autonomous ambitions. Tesla’s China sales and headline results weren’t enough to offset those worries in today’s trading.

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Dodla Dairy (NSE:DODLA) heads toward ex-dividend date with low payout and rising profits

July 2, 2026, 8:42 PM EDT. Dodla Dairy Limited (NSE:DODLA) trades ex-dividend on July 7. Anyone buying shares after that won’t get the next ₹5.00 per share payout set for August 10. The stock’s trailing yield comes to 0.4%, with shares at ₹1130.80. The payout ratio is 11% of profit after tax and 9.1% of free cash flow. That keeps the dividend coverage strong. EPS has grown 15% a year over five years, leaving room for future increases. The low payout and steady profit growth may draw dividend-focused investors as the ex-date nears.

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Soybeans Slip Before July 4 as Export Sales Vary

July 2, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT. Soybean futures lost ground going into the holiday break, with front-months down by up to 5 ½ cents and deferred months weaker by as much as 4 ¼ cents. August fell 305 points for the week. Soybean meal futures did a bit better, rising up to $1.30. USDA’s weekly Export Sales showed old crop beans at a marketing year low of 41,786 metric tons, mostly to China and Mexico. New crop sales landed at 182,533 metric tons, which was a three-week low but still 16.89% above last year. Weather forecasts see rain hitting major Midwest growing regions, which could affect crop conditions. The market closes Friday for Independence Day and trading resumes Sunday evening.

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Corn Futures Little Changed Before July 4; Export Sales Firm

July 2, 2026, 8:40 PM EDT. Corn futures were mixed Thursday as traders headed into the July 4 holiday. Near-term contracts added 0.25 to 4 cents, while some deferred months slipped as much as 2.75 cents. The national average cash corn moved up slightly to $3.93 3/4. Weekly export sales for old crop corn came in at 732,070 MT, with most business to Mexico, Colombia, and Portugal. New crop sales were 767,756 MT, mostly to Mexico. Cumulative 2026/27 corn sales now run 35.6% above last year at 6.147 million MT. NOAA expects 1-3 inches of rain across major Midwest corn areas in the next few days, which could affect prices.

Corn Heads into the July 4th Weekend Mixed

Dow Closes at Record; Chips Sink Before July 4 on Muted Jobs Data, Rate Bets Slip

July 2, 2026, 8:39 PM EDT. The Dow finished at a record 52,900.07, up 594.83 points ahead of the July 4 break. S&P 500 ended flat at 7,483.24. Nasdaq lost 0.8% to 25,832.67 as chip names slumped-Micron down 5.5%, Nvidia off 1.4%, Lam Research dropped 10.2%. June payrolls climbed by just 57,000. Labor-force participation dropped to 61.5%, unemployment held at 4.2%. Traders pulled back on July Fed hike odds to under 20%, with September odds now at 60%. Volume ran 14.7% under the 20-day norm as investors stayed cautious before the holiday.

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Live Cattle Futures Sink as Beef Prices Lose Ground Before July 4th

July 2, 2026, 8:38 PM EDT. Live cattle futures dropped $2.05 to $2.60 on Thursday, with August off $6.60 for the week as wholesale beef prices stayed weak. Feeder cattle futures lost more ground, August down $9.22. USDA reported record beef export sales and shipments for 2026, but boxed beef was down, with Choice boxes off $4.19 and Select down $2.26. Slaughter numbers held steady but stayed under last year. Market heads into a 3-day holiday on July 4th, which could thin out liquidity and trading.

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Front-Month Lean Hogs Climb as Export Sales Hit 9-Week Peak

July 2, 2026, 8:37 PM EDT. Lean hog futures traded mixed on Thursday, with the nearby months up 50 cents to $1.70, but deferred contracts in the red. July was up 92 cents this week. USDA pegged the national base hog price at $95.47, off $1.45 from yesterday. The CME Lean Hog Index moved up 24 cents to $91.48 as of June 30. Pork export sales touched 37,629 metric tons for 2026, a 9-week high, though actual shipments were down to 31,796 MT. USDA said the pork carcass cutout rose 35 cents to $96.06. Slaughter dropped from last week and last year. Markets are preparing for the July 4th holiday and a three-day break.

Hogs See Front Month Gains on Thursday

Mixed Close for Wheat; Hard Wheats Slip on Thursday

July 2, 2026, 8:36 PM EDT. Wheat futures finished Thursday uneven, with Chicago SRW holding firm or edging up a bit. Kansas City HRW and Minneapolis spring wheat lost a few cents. Traders are looking to Friday’s export sales report, which is expected to show 200,000 to 600,000 MT of 2024/25 wheat. Japan booked 126,893 MT from the US, Canada, and Australia, with 30,793 MT coming from the US. Thailand passed on a 195,000 MT tender. For March 2025, CBOT wheat ended flat at $5.54 per bushel, while May 2025 CBOT gained half a cent at $5.67 3/4. KC HRW slipped about 4 cents and MGEX futures fell a touch. Export sales are in focus.

Wheat Closes Mixed on Thursday

Cotton Rises Before July 4; Export Sales Up From Last Year

July 2, 2026, 8:35 PM EDT. Cotton futures picked up 20 to 72 points Thursday. December added 74 points for the week. USDA reported 49,001 bales in 2025/26 export sales, a 7-week low, but still 79.22% over last year with Vietnam and India topping buyers. Shipments dropped to an 18-week low but are up 18.55% on the year. The US dollar index slid to 100.650, helping lift commodities. Markets close for the July 4th holiday, reopening Sunday night. Certified stocks held at 185,034 bales. The Adjusted World Price slipped 194 points to 61.94 cents a pound. Cotton faces mixed pressures going into the break.

Cotton See Pressure into the Long Weekend

Boss Energy ASX:BOE Jumps on Honeymoon Restart, Still Trades 28% Below Analyst Target

July 2, 2026, 8:26 PM EDT. Boss Energy ASX:BOE is back in focus after restarting uranium output at its Honeymoon site. The miner’s stock climbed 3.03% in one day and 12.26% over the week, but it’s still coming off a 24.44% slide in the past 90 days and a 71.53% hit to shareholder returns for the year. An analyst set fair value at A$1.66-28% above where shares last traded at A$1.19-with hopes for stronger cash flows tied to new wellfield designs meant to cut costs. The ramp-up faces risk from uranium price swings and technical issues with the wellfield. Analysts say investors need to keep these uncertainties in mind as production scales up.

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First Watch (FWRG) Slides After Report Shows Restaurant Traffic Down in June

July 2, 2026, 8:25 PM EDT. First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) dropped 3.9% after Citi flagged a 2.0% year-over-year dip in U.S. restaurant foot traffic for late June, a bigger fall than last week’s 1.1%. Full-service restaurants were up 1.5% but that didn’t help overall sentiment. Shares pared some losses to $12.96, off 2.8% at last check. The stock’s seen 27 swings of more than 5% in the past year, with updates like this driving big moves. Shares are trading 32.4% under the 52-week high and off 15.7% since the start of the year. Lower oil prices could help bring more traffic, but higher wages still pinch margins.

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Apple Up 4.1% After Report of Five New iPhones and Foldable Launch Plan

July 2, 2026, 8:23 PM EDT. Apple Inc. (AAPL) gained 4.1% after Nikkei Asia said the company will push out at least five new iPhone models between late 2026 and early 2027, including the first foldable model, called “iPhone Ultra.” Apple raised its planned output for the foldable to 10 million units from 7-8 million. Morgan Stanley says new iPhone features and models could drive shipments above 250 million in fiscal 2027. Higher iPhone prices, driven by memory chip costs, are squeezing margins, with the company cutting gross margin guidance for the June quarter. Market reaction was strong, but some see it as incremental with supply issues expected to last into 2028.

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Asia-Pacific Opens Mixed After U.S. Tech Stocks Slide, Chip Sector Drops

July 2, 2026, 8:22 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific stocks were uneven at the Friday open with traders backing away from tech names after U.S. chip shares tumbled. Japan’s Nikkei 225 lost 0.86%, but South Korea’s Kospi added 0.97%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.42%. Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average set a new record close as a soft jobs report fueled hopes for Fed rate cuts. The Nasdaq fell 0.8% as semiconductor stocks including Teradyne, KLA, Nvidia, and Micron pulled back. The tech losses weighed on sentiment heading into the U.S. Independence Day holiday, with Wall Street markets shut.

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PROG Holdings (NYSE:PRG) Drops After Loop Capital Cuts Rating, Closes Off Lows

July 2, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT. PROG Holdings (NYSE:PRG) slid as much as 5.1% after Loop Capital downgraded the stock from ‘Buy’ to ‘Hold’. Loop kept its $48 target and flagged a cautious near-term view. PRG shares later trimmed the decline, ending the session off 4.7% at $43.06, still a 52-week high. Last quarter, PROG reported a 7.8% revenue slide but topped profit forecasts and gave upbeat 2026 guidance. That’s fueled mixed moves-shares have swung 5% or more 13 times in the past year. Year-to-date, PROG has surged 46.6%, though a 5-year holder is down about 10%. The downgrade was read as a call for market-level performance, not a sign of deeper problems.

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Mercury General (MCY) Up 309% in Three Years, Valuation Models Still See Room to Run

July 2, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT. Mercury General shares have climbed 309.2% over three years, but models show the stock still trading below fair value. The Excess Returns model puts fair value at about $128.90, which is a 14.3% premium to where it trades now. That’s based on an average ROE of 17.53%, consistent earnings, and tough claims management that helps underwriting results. Over the last year, the stock is up 66.5%, beating many insurance rivals. Investors may want to keep an eye on claims numbers and investment results. Four out of six valuation checks say the stock price leaves a margin of safety right now, though the outlook comes with some mixed signals.

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Zhongchao NASDAQ:ZCMD jumps after hours as share count drops post-reverse split

July 2, 2026, 8:05 PM EDT. Zhongchao Inc. NASDAQ:ZCMD shot up 199.10% to $3.32 in after-hours trade. The move followed a regular session close at $1.11, off 0.89% on July 2, 2026. The health information company put through several reverse splits this year, slashing its Class A share count from 25.75 million to about 1.15 million with a 1-for-3 split on June 29. Trading was heavy Thursday, with 21.86 million shares changing hands, almost 19 times the new float. Zhongchao also raised its authorized share capital to $10 billion on June 18, clearing the way for more stock if needed. The Nasdaq Composite closed down 0.80% at 25,832.67. The stock’s sharp consolidation and fresh capital headroom could influence its path ahead.

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Avis Budget Jumps After $650M Pentwater Settlement Proposed

July 2, 2026, 8:04 PM EDT. Avis Budget Group NASDAQ:CAR shares jumped 11.3% to $163.44 after news of a proposed $650 million settlement with Pentwater Capital Management. Investors responded to the deal, which still needs court approval and works out to about $18.40 per share. Avis also recently refinanced a $2 billion credit facility, pushing out the maturity to 2031, and added a $200 million revolver that will come due if legal settlements top $500 million. The $650 million settlement is 123% of Avis’s Q1 cash and about 71% of reported liquidity. The settlement talk comes as Avis posted a $283 million net loss and a $113 million adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1, but the legal outcome gave the stock a lift. By contrast, Hertz Global Holdings NASDAQ:HTZ dropped 4.1%. Size of the payout and legal details tied directly to debt management, giving Avis a jolt in market value.

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Opendoor Falls as Margin Worries Weigh, Even With Signals of Housing Recovery

July 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT. Opendoor Technologies NASDAQ:OPEN dropped 0.81% to $4.90, hit by margin fears and the wider tech decline, though some investors held out hope for rising housing demand. Volume spiked to 89.5 million, more than twice the three-month norm. The S&P 500 slipped 0.07%; the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.80% as tech stocks lagged. Zillow rose 1.24%, Compass added 0.60%, both faring better than Opendoor. Traders are still wary about the company’s turnaround story with tight margins and inventory questions in the mix. All eyes on future results for adjusted EBITDA and home buys. Opendoor was left off Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor top ten, showing the street’s doubt around its near-term profit path.

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Onto Innovation (ONTO) Sinks 12.46% With Earnings on Deck

July 2, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT. Onto Innovation (ONTO) shares slid 12.46% to close at $307.58 as traders looked ahead to the company’s earnings. The stock had jumped 25.5% this past month, beating both its sector and the S&P 500. Analysts see quarterly earnings at $1.68 a share, up 34.4% from last year, and expect revenue to gain 28.39% to $325.6 million. Full-year earnings are forecast to rise 44.53% to $7.14 a share; revenue seen up 32.56% to $1.33 billion. ONTO carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Its forward P/E is 49.23, roughly in line with peers. The company’s PEG ratio sits at 1.43, the same as the nanotech sector’s average. That industry ranks in the top 44% for growth.

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Hershey (HSY) Up Nearly 2% Before Earnings; Wall Street Eyes 20% EPS Gain

July 2, 2026, 7:57 PM EDT. Hershey (HSY) rose 1.94% to $182.14, beating the Nasdaq on the day but trailing the Dow. HSY is off 2.47% so far this month, lagging both the Consumer Staples group and the S&P 500. Traders are watching for Hershey’s earnings report, with consensus looking for $1.46 EPS, up 20.66% from last year, and $2.66 billion in sales, a 1.7% rise. For the year, estimates call for $8.43 per share (up 33.6%) and $12.29 billion revenue (up 5.07%). Hershey carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and trades at 21.19 times forward earnings, above the sector’s 20.04 average. The Food – Confectionery segment sits in the bottom 12% of more than 250 tracked industries. Analysts have trimmed EPS estimates a bit lately, and industry signals remain mixed, so caution is in play.

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MongoDB (MDB) Slides 1.25% Before Earnings; Valuation Stays High

July 2, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT. MongoDB (MDB) slipped 1.25% to $354.88 on the day, missing the Dow’s 1.14% gain while the Nasdaq fell 0.8%. MDB has dropped 2.43% the past month, lagging both the Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500. The company is due to post quarterly EPS of $1.60, up 60% from a year ago, on revenues of $733.61 million, a 24% jump. For the full year, MongoDB is expected to see EPS climb 22% to $6.07, with revenue up 19% at $2.94 billion. The stock sits at a steep 59.18x forward P/E, much higher than the industry’s 19.52, and a PEG ratio of 4.85 against the sector’s 1.09, even as MDB holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Investors are watching analyst estimate changes heading into earnings.

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MPLX LP (MPLX) Up 2.22%, Earnings on Deck

July 2, 2026, 7:55 PM EDT. MPLX LP (MPLX) shares climbed 2.22% to $57.16 in the latest trade, beating out sector weakness. The company reports Q2 earnings August 4, 2026, and Wall Street expects EPS up 4.85% at $1.08, with revenue up 8.52% to $3.26 billion from a year ago. For the full year, forecasts point to a 12.45% earnings drop, but revenue is seen nudging up 0.71%. MPLX has a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) and its forward P/E at 13.25 trades below the industry average of 17.7. Zacks Industry Rank places the Oil and Gas – Production and Pipelines group in the bottom 34%. Analyst revisions could be a signal for the near-term outlook.

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Rithm (RITM) falls 2.88% before earnings; trades under sector P/E

July 2, 2026, 7:54 PM EDT. Shares of Rithm (RITM) dropped 2.88% to $9.09, with the stock missing out on wider market gains. Rithm is due to report EPS of $0.52 for the quarter, down 3.7% from last year, though revenue is set to jump 20.68% to $1.47 billion. For the full year, analysts look for EPS of $2.27 with revenue at $6.04 billion. The company is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) and is trading at a forward P/E of 4.13, far lower than the Financial – Miscellaneous Services industry average of 11.17. Earnings are in focus with analysts cautious and the Finance sector moving higher as Nasdaq lags.

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Sweetgreen (SG) Drops 3.63% Before Earnings; Growth Forecast Remains Upbeat

July 2, 2026, 7:53 PM EDT. Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) shares slid 3.63% to $8.77 in the latest session, lagging the Dow, which added 1.14% as the Nasdaq dropped 0.8%. Even with today’s move, SG is up 18.34% over the past month while the Retail-Wholesale sector is down 3.36% and the S&P 500 dropped 1.43%. The market is watching for Sweetgreen’s earnings, with consensus looking for a 35% bump in EPS to -$0.13 and revenue to gain 4.21% year-over-year to $193.39 million this quarter. Full-year projections show EPS at $0.62, up 154.39%, and revenue at $708.46 million, up 4.27%. Sweetgreen trades at a forward P/E of 14.6, under the industry’s 20.35, and a PEG ratio of 1.19 compared to 2 for the sector. The stock carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with its sector ranked low.

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V.F. (VFC) Slides 3.15% as Dow Gains; Cautious Outlook Prevails

July 2, 2026, 7:52 PM EDT. V.F. (VFC) shares dropped 3.15% to $16.30, lagging as the Dow rose 1.14%. The company behind Vans and Timberland is up 2.56% in the past month, beating both its sector and the S&P 500. Street expects a $0.22 per-share loss this quarter, narrowing 8.33% year-over-year, with sales forecast down 4.85% at $1.68 billion. For the full year, analysts see earnings up 34.15% and revenue slipping a bit. VFC’s forward P/E is 15.3 against the industry’s 15.7, PEG at 1.36 vs. the sector’s 2.16. Caution prevails as analysts keep a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Textile-Apparel sits low, ranked 189 out of 250+ industries, which points to weak sector sentiment.

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WM jumps 2.82% with earnings due in July

July 2, 2026, 7:51 PM EDT. Shares of Waste Management (WM) closed up 2.82% at $230.40, topping gains in both the Business Services sector and the S&P 500. The company reports July 28, 2026. Analysts see quarterly EPS up 4.69% at $2.01, with revenue at $6.69 billion, a 4.03% climb. For the year, forecasts call for $8.15 EPS and $26.5 billion revenue, up 8.67% and 5.13%. WM carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and trades at a Forward P/E of 27.48, in line with peers. The Waste Removal Services industry sits in the top 22% of Zacks sectors. Estimate changes could move shares.

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Phillips 66 (PSX) Gains 1.1% as Analysts See Big Earnings Jump Coming

July 2, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. Phillips 66 (PSX) stock added 1.1% to end at $176.42, even as its sector fell and the shares dropped 5.51% in the last month. Analysts are looking for earnings per share of $6.99 on August 5, nearly tripling from a year ago-a 194% jump. Revenue is expected at $36.91 billion, up 10.1%. The stock’s forward P/E is 9.06, under the industry average at 9.28. Phillips 66 has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and the consensus EPS number is up 4.41%. Its PEG ratio is 0.23, suggesting the market undervalues its growth. The Oil and Gas – Refining and Marketing group, under Oils-Energy, is ranked in the top 21% at Zacks Industry Rank, showing strength in the sector.

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United Airlines Hit by Spiking SFO Delays, Stock Drops

July 2, 2026, 7:49 PM EDT. United Airlines NASDAQ:UAL, the top carrier at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), is facing more headaches as delays mount. SFO logged 368 flight delays and five cancellations on July 2, with inbound flights running an average of 42 minutes late, according to FAA data. Security lines are short, but the hold-up is on the airside, pushing back flight schedules, not canceling them. United and United Express handle 48.7% of SFO boardings and bring in 25.5% of the airport’s operating revenue, putting United heavily on the hook. Through the middle of 2026, SFO delays have jumped-41% of flights now run at least 15 minutes late, up from 18% a year ago. Alaska Air Group and Delta Air Lines have smaller risk at SFO. United stock fell 1.3% after news of the bottlenecks.

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NIO stock slips as guidance miss weighs on revenue hopes

July 2, 2026, 7:48 PM EDT. NIO shares dropped 3.62% to $4.79, even after the company posted a record 40,597 deliveries for June, up 62.9% from a year ago. Management still missed second-quarter guidance of 110,000-115,000 by 2.1%, putting pressure on revenue targets. NIO now needs around RMB304,500 per car to hit its Q2 revenue range of RMB32.777 billion to RMB34.436 billion-a 2.2% increase over what it had projected earlier. The revenue math took some shine off the strong delivery number and brought product mix and margin into focus, though vehicle margins improved for the quarter. NIO topped rivals on June deliveries, but it was the only one to fall short of its guidance. Shares traded lower ahead of the U.S. Independence Day break, as investors grew cautious.

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Recursion Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ:RXRX Gains 3.5% as Former Director Sells, Shorts Remain High

July 2, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT. Shares of Recursion Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ:RXRX rose 3.54% to $3.80 on July 2. Volume hit 32.65 million shares. Former director Chris Gibson sold $374,500 worth, a small slice on the day. Short interest is still heavy: 184.02 million shares sold short by June 15, or 39.11% of float. That’s well above the founder’s sale and more than five times daily volume. The market is watching for new short interest data on July 10. Investors are still waiting for new clinical news.

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Londian Wason Energy Tech Seeks US IPO as EV Demand Lifts Copper Foil

July 2, 2026, 7:43 PM EDT. Londian Wason Energy Tech, a Chinese producer of copper foil, has filed for a US IPO. The group is looking to tap rising demand from electric vehicle makers, since copper foil is a key material for EV batteries. The company points to growing interest in the EV supply chain as countries shift to cleaner vehicles.

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Procter & Gamble (PG) Adds 2.7% With Q2 Results Coming Up

July 2, 2026, 7:42 PM EDT. Procter & Gamble (PG) shares gained 2.7% to $151.41, ahead of the Dow’s 1.14% lift and as the Nasdaq slipped 0.8%. The company will report Q2 results on July 29, 2026. Analysts see a 3.38% dip in EPS to $1.43, even as revenue is forecast up 2.58% to $21.43 billion. Full-year consensus is for slight growth: $6.90 a share in earnings and $87.15 billion in revenue. PG has moved higher lately but still holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), after a small cut to profit estimates. PG trades at 20.88 times forward earnings, above its sector’s 18.73 average. Its PEG ratio is 6.27, signaling a steep valuation on expected profit growth.

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Paccar (PCAR) Sheds 1.44%, Trails Dow Even After Past Month's Gain

July 2, 2026, 7:41 PM EDT. Paccar (PCAR) gave up 1.44% to close at $119.50 while the Dow put up a 1.14% advance in the latest session. Even with today’s drop, PCAR is still up 6% for the month, more than the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, which fell 0.17%, and the S&P 500, off 1.43%. Analysts see Q2 EPS at $1.32, off 3.65% from last year, and forecast sales up 1.92% to $7.1 billion. For the year, the street expects 11.58% earnings growth, with EPS at $5.59, and revenue up 5.59% to $27.7 billion. PCAR trades at 21.69 times forward earnings, above the sector’s 19.9 average, and holds a PEG ratio at 1.13. Zacks has the stock at #3 (Hold) prior to the next results.

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Teradyne (TER) Sinks 13.63% as Earnings Loom, Growth Projections Still Strong

July 2, 2026, 7:40 PM EDT. Shares of Teradyne (TER) dropped 13.63% to $369.09 in the latest session. That move lagged the Dow, which rose 1.14%, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.8%. Teradyne had beaten the broader market this month, gaining 4.31% versus the S&P 500’s 1.43% drop. Wall Street sees Teradyne posting earnings of $2.04 a share next, up 258% from a year ago, with revenue expected at $1.22 billion, up 86%. Full-year forecasts call for Teradyne earnings up 82% with revenue climbing 42%. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and is trading at a forward P/E of 59.33, well above the industry’s 29.42. A PEG ratio of 1.24 points to a valuation priced for rapid earnings growth.

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Texas Instruments (TXN) Drops 1.79% as Investors Look to Q2 Results

July 2, 2026, 7:39 PM EDT. Texas Instruments (TXN) slipped 1.79% to $293.08, lagging the broader market. The stock has dropped 3.3% in the last month while the Computer and Technology sector fell 5.47%. Traders are watching for Q2 earnings on July 22, with the Street looking for EPS up 34.75% at $1.90 and revenue up 17.39% to $5.22 billion from a year ago. TXN trades at a 38.93 forward P/E, lower than the group’s average of 56.58, which could make it look cheaper on valuation. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and analyst EPS forecasts have been steady. Semiconductors rank top 3% by Zacks Industry Rank, pointing to strong momentum in the group.

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Sony (SONY) Jumps 2.87% Before Earnings, Outpaces Dow

July 2, 2026, 7:38 PM EDT. Sony (SONY) closed up 2.87% at $20.79, beating the Dow, which gained 1.14%, and the Nasdaq, which fell 0.8%. Shares are still down almost 9% for the month, worse than both Consumer Discretionary names and the S&P 500, off 1.82% and 1.43%. Wall Street is looking for quarterly EPS of $0.33, up 10% from last year, but expects revenue to fall 8.14% to $16.67 billion. For the full year, analysts see EPS at $1.28, 12.28% higher, with revenue of $78.98 billion, down 4.73%. Sony trades at a forward P/E of 15.76, ahead of its industry at 12.2, and shows a PEG of 1.61. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) going into the report.

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Wingstop (WING) Up 1.73% as Earnings Report Nears

July 2, 2026, 7:37 PM EDT. Wingstop (WING) finished 1.73% higher at $177.99, while the Retail-Wholesale group shed 3.36%. The stock is up 21.47% for the month. The chain reports earnings July 29, 2026, with Wall Street looking for EPS of $1.02, up 2% from last year, and revenue up 9.14% to $190.27 million. For the year, consensus is EPS at $4.57 and revenue at $776.14 million-both showing double-digit growth. Wingstop holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), trades at a 38.3 forward P/E compared to the industry’s 20.35, and has a PEG ratio at 2.1. Retail-Restaurants as a group sits at 201 out of 250 industries.

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UAL slips 1.34% as earnings loom July 15

July 2, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT. United Airlines (UAL) dropped 1.34% to $133.32, lagging the Dow’s 1.14% rise but ahead of the Nasdaq. Shares have risen 28.52% in the last month, beating the Transportation sector’s 2.83% and the S&P 500’s 1.43% decline. The focus is on UAL’s July 15 earnings, with analysts calling for $1.78 EPS, a 54% decline from a year ago, on $17.61 billion in revenue, up 15.58%. This year, UAL is expected to post $9.85 earnings per share on revenue of $66.68 billion. The forward P/E sits at 13.72 versus the sector’s 11.65, and PEG is 1.1. UAL holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold).

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Tutor Perini (TPC) Sinks 3.47% While Broader Market Moves Mixed Ahead of Earnings

July 2, 2026, 7:35 PM EDT. Tutor Perini (TPC) lost 3.47% to $76.75, trailing the Dow’s 1.14% gain and the Nasdaq’s 0.8% drop. TPC is still up 10.03% for the month, ahead of the Construction sector at 3.23% and the S&P 500, which fell 1.43%. Wall Street expects TPC to post earnings per share of $1.36 this quarter, which would be down 3.55% from last year, but revenue is seen rising 13.71% to $1.56 billion. For the year, EPS is forecast to climb 20.75% to $5.18 with revenue rising 12.65% to $6.24 billion. TPC holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and trades on a forward P/E of 15.35, well below the sector average of 27.39. The industry is ranked in the top 16% out of more than 250 industries for near-term performance.

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Upstart Holdings (UPST) Drops 2.69% Even as Shares Jump 18% for Month, Eyes on Earnings

July 2, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT. Upstart Holdings Inc. (UPST) ended down 2.69% at $34.78 with the Dow gaining 1.14% and the Nasdaq slipping 0.8%. The stock is still up nearly 18% for the month, well ahead of the Finance sector’s 4.09% rise and the S&P 500’s 1.43% drop. Analysts see earnings up 52.78% year-over-year this quarter, expecting EPS of $0.55 and about 38% revenue growth. For the full year, estimates call for EPS of $2.27 and revenue at $1.43 billion, both posting around 30%-36% growth. Upstart’s forward P/E stands at 15.77 compared to an industry average of 11.17, and its PEG ratio is 0.38. The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) as it heads into the earnings report.

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ATLAS Infrastructure Partners Cuts H2O America Stake With Share Sale

July 2, 2026, 7:33 PM EDT. ATLAS Infrastructure Partners (UK) Ltd. sold 1,686 shares of H2O America (HTO) on July 1, 2026, dropping its holding from a 10% stake. The move lowers ATLAS’s position in the company.

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Australia Stocks Seen Up at Open; NZ Edges Down

July 2, 2026, 7:32 PM EDT. Australia’s market is set to start higher, with investor mood pointing up. New Zealand shares are a touch lower in early trade as caution holds. ICE Data Services and FactSet market data show the split in local performance. Traders are tracking sector moves as global economic signals keep shaping trade in both countries.

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ICE Gains After Launching GPU Compute Futures With NATIVX

July 2, 2026, 7:31 PM EDT. Intercontinental Exchange NYSE:ICE stock rose 2.9% after ICE and NATIVX launched GPU compute futures, a new product tied to the price of future computing power as AI demand grows. The contracts use the new COIL Index, which tracks tokenized, energy-normalized compute costs. ICE shares traded at $130.54, up 3%, as the company moves into markets tied to AI. BofA Securities and TD Cowen have both boosted their price targets, even as the stock is down 18.4% this year. Analysts called the step notable given ICE’s usual lack of volatility. The market reacted to ICE’s push in tech-focused finance.

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ASX 200 Seen Higher as Dow Jumps to Record; Nasdaq Slips on Chip Stocks

July 2, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT. The ASX 200 is set for gains after the Dow reached fresh records, with money flowing into old-economy names. The Nasdaq Composite, heavy on tech, dropped hard as chip stocks fell, dragging the index due to their big weight. The split shows some rotation in the market and nerves around supply issues and chip valuations. Traders are watching the moves as more economic data looms.

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AbbVie Jumps 4%, Tops Apogee Buy Price After Earnings Beat

July 2, 2026, 7:16 PM EDT. AbbVie Inc. finished up 3.99% at $261.07, a new 52-week high. The stock gained nearly $17.8 billion in market cap, putting it well above the $10.9 billion Apogee Therapeutics deal announced June 22. AbbVie closed above targets from RBC Capital, Investing.com and Google Finance. With Q2 earnings set for July 31, the rally puts the spotlight on analyst target hikes. J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital have backed the Apogee buy for its long-term growth, with the company saying the acquisition will add to EPS by 2032. AbbVie outpaced broader markets, which slipped slightly, as investors bet on the drugmaker’s deal strategy.

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Moderna NASDAQ:MRNA Jumps Over 10% After FDA Panel Backs Flu Shot

July 2, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT. Moderna NASDAQ:MRNA shares jumped 10.2% to $79.76 in after-hours trading July 2, pushing the company’s market value up by nearly $2.9 billion. The move comes after FDA advisers gave unanimous backing to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, mFlusiva. Citi analysts say major sales may not come until late 2027. Moderna’s market cap has now risen about $6.2 billion since June 18 to $31.5 billion, more than triple its forecast 2025 revenue of $1.944 billion. The FDA is expected to decide on the vaccine by August 5, so mFlusiva’s revenue outlook is still uncertain. CEO Stéphane Bancel said Moderna is still focused on building a broad drug platform.

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SGX Small, Mid-Caps Pick Up But Analysts Wary of Tech Valuations

July 2, 2026, 7:13 PM EDT. Singapore’s small and mid-cap stocks are seeing renewed activity, with SGX data showing average daily turnover hitting S$696 million and total returns at 13% for the first half of 2026. More investors are trading these names, but CGS International says the action is shifting back to large-cap, high-beta stocks as Middle East tensions prompt caution. Tech shares brought in S$560 million of institutional funds, with AI growth driving forecasts, but some tech names look expensive compared to their past averages. UOB Kay Hian says investors should watch valuation and focus on cheaper SMIDs with solid earnings outlooks ahead of the earnings season.

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Tesla beats Q2 delivery estimates as European sales jump

July 2, 2026, 7:07 PM EDT. Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter, up 25% from a year ago and ahead of Wall Street’s 402,776 estimate, as sales in Europe picked up. Higher fuel prices, more government support, new fleet deals, and fewer worries about CEO Elon Musk helped push sales higher in the region. Still, Tesla shares dropped more than 7% after recent gains and strong expectations. U.S. sales stayed under pressure after federal EV credits were cut, while growth in China was slower. Analysts say Europe’s boost could help Tesla hold off a yearly sales drop and back its plans in self-driving tech and AI.

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KOSPI Jumps 80% on Chip Rally, but Sell-Off Raises Questions

July 2, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT. South Korea’s KOSPI index is up 80% in 2024 as global demand for memory chips lifts the market and tech stocks keep leading. But a recent sell-off has investors worried about how long the gains can last, with some pointing to risks of a pullback and ongoing geopolitical tension. Analysts say chip demand is still strong, but see a bumpier road ahead as investors watch valuations and supply chains.

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Specialty Equipment Distributors Q1: Karat Packaging Tops on Sales, Lags on Guidance

July 2, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT. Specialty equipment distributors turned in Q1 numbers ahead of consensus, with average revenues 1.8% above Wall Street. Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) showed 12.9% revenue growth, beating estimates by 3.5% as sales momentum picked up despite early-quarter weather. CEO Alan Yu said growth moved faster in March. Still, Karat’s outlook trailed peers. Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:RELL) was the top mover, with revenue up 3.1% and shares jumping 59.9% after results. The group, which sells products like single-use packaging and machinery, gets a lift from automation but stays exposed to shifts in capital spending.

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Insider Buying Slows at CDW Holding as Shares Drop 14%

July 2, 2026, 7:03 PM EDT. CDW Holding Limited (SGX:BXE) insiders bought US$92.5k of shares at an average of US$0.14 but now face a 14% loss as the value fell to US$50.1k. The Non-Executive Lead Independent Director spent S$79k buying above today’s S$0.075 price. Insiders bought more than they sold the last year, with 667.8k shares purchased against 544.7k sold. Insider ownership sits at 60%, worth S$10 million. There have been no insider trades in the past three months, but last year’s activity points to an earlier show of confidence despite the drop.

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Comcast NASDAQ:CMCSA Gains Slightly as NBCUniversal Spin-Off and Broadband Issues Weigh

July 2, 2026, 7:01 PM EDT. Comcast shares finished up 0.25% at $23.79 after the company said it would separate NBCUniversal and Sky from its cable unit. That announcement added $2.2 billion in market value since June 26, but the stock is still off 12.2% from the intraweek high of $27.10. Goldman Sachs kept a hold rating and $26 target, which is below the average 12-month target of $32.27. Investor excitement about the spin-off is muted by weakness in broadband. Comcast will keep as much as 19.9% of NBCUniversal for the first year and announced new leadership. Trading was split, with the Dow Jones up 1.14% and the Nasdaq down 0.80% on chip weakness.

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Nasdaq Slips as Tech Stocks Drag, Jobs Data Misses

July 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT. Nasdaq ended lower Thursday with tech names leading the drop as a weak U.S. jobs report sparked hopes for a pause in Fed rate hikes. The softer labor numbers pointed to slower hiring, and bets on aggressive tightening eased. Traders kept one eye on new economic signals and one eye on the Federal Reserve.

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Microsoft up 1.62% as $2.5B Frontier AI bet adds $46B in market value

July 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EDT. Microsoft shares gained 1.62% to close at $390.49 on July 2, 2026, tacking on around $46.1 billion in market cap even as the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.80%. About 5.4% of Microsoft’s market cap boost came from its $2.5 billion AI investment in the new Frontier Company unit. Frontier will put 6,000 people to work helping clients set up and run AI, looking to turn test projects into steady revenue on Azure and Copilot. Microsoft shares are still down more than 19% for the year and close to 30% under their 52-week high. Large customers like London Stock Exchange Group and Unilever have signed up. Analysts warn the expanded AI push brings fresh risks along with opportunities.

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Snap NYSE:SNAP Up for Fifth Day as Revenue Picks Up, Volume Disappoints

July 2, 2026, 6:58 PM EDT. Snap shares rose 1.9% to $4.84 on July 2, extending their streak to five sessions higher. The stock outpaced the Nasdaq Composite, which dropped 0.8%. Volume was thin though, with 37.2 million shares trading-18% below the 50-day average. Q1 revenue grew 12% to $1.53 billion, as “other revenue”-mostly from Snapchat+ and Lens+-jumped 87% to $285 million. Core ad sales ticked up 3%. Snap sports a market cap of $8.17 billion, trading at only 1.3 times annualized Q1 revenue, a discount to other players. CEO Evan Spiegel mentioned DAU gains and solid free cash flow, but investors have yet to see profits move higher in light of Snap’s continued spending on hardware.

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Dow Sets New High as Jobs Data Disappoints, Attention Turns to Wage Growth by 2026

July 2, 2026, 6:57 PM EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke into record territory even after a soft U.S. jobs report. Strategy teams at J.P. Morgan Asset Management said American workers are not seeing wage increases, pointing to headwinds for the labor market. Analysts say wage and jobs numbers remain a key focus for outlooks and earnings heading toward 2026.

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‘Trump Account’ Rollout: Families Look for Timeline on Direct Payments

July 2, 2026, 6:56 PM EDT. Families are waiting for details about when the new ‘Trump account’ funds will reach their children, as the program launches across the U.S. The accounts, funded by the government, work like savings or checking accounts and aim to give a financial lift to young people. Key points flagged by experts include checking eligibility, steps for activating the accounts, rules around withdrawals, how parental controls work, and possible long-term benefits. Officials have warned families to rely on official updates to avoid scams. The public program is a direct cash transfer to minors and could affect how families spend and save.

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Dow rallies to record; Nasdaq drops as Micron, Sandisk, Tesla hit

July 2, 2026, 6:47 PM EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped almost 600 points to new highs ahead of the July 4th break, as investors stayed optimistic. The Nasdaq Composite slipped, with big losses from Micron, Sandisk, and Tesla dragging the index lower. Nasdaq fell through a key support level, showing tech still under pressure while the rest of the market holds up. Traders moved out of growth names and into value as risk appetite shifted before the holiday.

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NYSE Floor Broker Peter Tuchman Talks American Dream, Says Market Still Strong

July 2, 2026, 6:46 PM EDT. Peter Tuchman, who has worked 41 years on the NYSE floor, weighed in on the American Dream and market’s resilience in a recent interview. Tuchman said from the floor that the market has stayed strong even with inflation and geopolitical pressure. He pointed out the human element behind every trade, and said the market keeps finding ways to push through tough times. Tuchman also mentioned there are still opportunities for future generations, including his own son.

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S&P 500 Flat, Dow Breaks Higher as Chip Stocks Drop Again

July 2, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT. Indexes closed mixed Thursday, with the S&P 500 finishing flat and the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 1.14% to a record. The Nasdaq 100 lost 1.61% following deeper losses in the chip sector. South Korea’s Kospi Index sank over 7%, hitting SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics as traders questioned the strength of AI demand. US June nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000, less than expected, while unemployment dipped to 4.2%, now at a one-year low. That kept hopes alive that the Fed won’t raise rates soon. May factory orders slipped, but not as much as feared, giving some support to sentiment. Analysts are still betting on 23% Q2 earnings growth tied to AI infrastructure. Oil dropped to a four-month low amid higher global supply.

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Tesla beats Q2 delivery estimates, shares drop on margin worries

July 2, 2026, 6:44 PM EDT. Tesla, Inc. topped analyst forecasts for Q2 deliveries, showing continued demand for its EVs. Shares still fell as investors focused on shrinking profits and questions about the company’s valuation. The stock move shows where market worries are ahead of Tesla’s next earnings. Traders are watching Tesla’s cost control and growth against rising competition in the EV space.

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Trump’s Crypto Haul Stands Out as Retail Investors Rack Up Losses

July 2, 2026, 6:43 PM EDT. Millions of crypto investors have seen heavy losses during the ongoing bear market, which has erased trillions in paper gains. While former President Donald Trump pulled in a billion-dollar payday, ordinary investors are stuck with falling asset prices. The ongoing slump, marked by declining crypto prices, makes isolated wins like Trump’s look rare. Both retail traders and bigger players are taking hits in the market’s drop.

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Teekay Corporation stock pressured by Iran risk, fundamentals steady

July 2, 2026, 6:42 PM EDT. Teekay Corporation is taking a hit from ongoing Iran-related tensions, with shares trading under pressure even though its fundamentals appear stable. The oil and gas industry needs both patience and sector know-how, and analyst Long Player, who holds an MBA and is a CPA, points to a tough backdrop for midstream oil plays such as Teekay. Investors are urged to look over Teekay’s filings themselves and weigh their standards, as geopolitics keep things unsettled. The piece repeats that past returns are not an indicator of future results and carries the usual analyst and Seeking Alpha disclaimers on advice and disclosure.

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Jersey Mike’s Files for IPO as Investors Eye Growth and Insider Pay

July 2, 2026, 6:41 PM EDT. Jersey Mike’s, the sandwich chain, is moving toward a public debut with its IPO filing showing sales growth on strong demand. The documents also outline significant family compensation tied to company founders and insiders, a point that investors are tracking. The chain wants to use the IPO to expand in a crowded fast-casual sector. How Jersey Mike’s handles growth and insider pay could be key for sentiment before it lists.

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Australia Set for Higher Open as Miners, Energy Stocks Gain; NZ Slips

July 2, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT. Australian shares are on track to open higher Friday, with mining stocks getting a lift from firmer iron ore and gold prices. Energy names look set for gains as oil prices move up. New Zealand’s index slipped as investors weighed mixed commodity signals. Markets in the region remain sensitive to moves in key commodities.

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ASX open: What to watch today

July 2, 2026, 6:27 PM EDT. Good morning! Before the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) gets underway, here’s what to know. Watch for early moves, trend signals, and stocks in focus. Traders are set for another session in Australia’s main market, with both chances and risks on the table.

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Tenet Healthcare (THC) Pushes Past 200-Day Mark

July 2, 2026, 6:26 PM EDT. Tenet Healthcare (THC) shares rose on Wednesday, moving above the 200-day moving average at $56.56 and hitting a session high of $57.31. The stock was up about 3.9%. THC last traded at $57.27. The 52-week range runs from $36.69 to $92.65. Traders watch the 200-day level as a sign of momentum that could bring in more buyers.

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Rivian Jumps 8.44% After Boosting 2026 Delivery Forecast; Tesla, Lucid Slip

July 2, 2026, 6:25 PM EDT. Rivian Automotive NASDAQ:RIVN climbed 8.44% to $18.63 after rolling out stronger Q2 deliveries-12,194 vehicles-and raising its 2026 outlook to 65,000-70,000 units. Volume spiked to 155% above normal as investors piled in. Tesla NASDAQ:TSLA dropped 7.49%. Lucid Group NASDAQ:LCID slid 8.30%. Rivian, public since 2021 and still down 82% from its debut, now leans on the new R2 SUV for growth. Q2 results are due July 30. Motley Fool did not add Rivian to its top 10 growth picks, urging caution.

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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Slides 13% After $94M Houston Cleanroom News

July 2, 2026, 6:24 PM EDT. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics NASDAQ:AAOI dropped 12.99% to $120.95 after the company said it signed a $94.1 million contract for a cleanroom facility in Houston. That’s about 20.9% of its $449.4 million cash and restricted cash at March 31. The project will cover 195,591 square feet and is due to finish by January 2027. The stock’s fall was deeper than most optical and chip names, as some investors questioned the cash spend after a recent $14.3 million GAAP net loss in Q1. The news comes weeks after AAOI raised $490 million in an April at-the-market offering, putting a focus on its U.S. manufacturing push while profitability and liquidity stay under scrutiny.

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Gamer Sells $1,000 in GameStop Discs After Sony Winds Down Physical Games

July 2, 2026, 6:23 PM EDT. A gamer in Columbus offloaded $1,000 of physical game discs at GameStop right after Sony said it will stop making disc-based titles. The sale comes as digital downloads and game streaming keep growing. Collectors are holding on in some cases, but this seller cashed out on his discs instead, as doubts grow over the future of physical games. Sony’s move could hit demand for disc formats and is another blow for stores like GameStop, which depend on disc sales and trade-ins.

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Chinese Energy Giant Raises $3.6B in Asia's Top IPO of 2024

July 2, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT. A major Chinese energy company pulled in $3.6 billion from an IPO, the biggest in Asia so far this year. The offer drew investors looking for energy exposure despite shaky global markets. The cash will help China develop more energy infrastructure as it leans on its local capital markets. Other companies may follow if markets stay active. Elsewhere, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japan’s Sanae Takaichi on bilateral relations, and new US labor numbers suggested a slowing job market, affecting global sentiment.

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MACOM (MTSI) Delivers Upside in Q1, Analog Semi Stocks Rally

July 2, 2026, 6:18 PM EDT. MACOM Technology Solutions NASDAQ:MTSI posted Q1 revenue of $289 million, up 22.5% year over year and topping estimates by 1.2%. The company’s outlook move was the largest among 15 analog semiconductor stocks tracked, pointing to demand in optical and wireless. Group revenue as a whole beat by 1.5%, with next-quarter outlooks coming in 5.7% above consensus. Sector shares climbed 7.4% after the numbers. Texas Instruments NASDAQ:TXN topped revenue views by 6.6%, sending shares 25.4% higher. MACOM gained 13.5%, last trading close to $351.50. Sector growth stayed steady despite longer project cycles, as demand for key electronic parts held up.

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Tuchman Says AI Trade Holds as Market Stays Strong Despite Headwinds

July 2, 2026, 6:17 PM EDT. NYSE trader Peter Tuchman said markets are showing extraordinary resilience, with the S&P 500 holding near record highs even with geopolitical pressures like the Iran war in focus. On ‘The Claman Countdown,’ Tuchman said the AI-driven trading landscape still has momentum and sees more opportunity ahead, adding the trade is not over for AI in financial markets. He remains bullish even as challenges persist.

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National Presto Industries (NPK) slips under 200-day average

July 2, 2026, 6:16 PM EDT. Shares of National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) dipped through the 200-day moving average of $122.07 on Thursday, falling to $121.56 at the session low. The stock was off about 1.1% for the day and traded in the middle part of its 52-week range between $91.28 and $149.86. Traders are watching if NPK can hold below the average, a level many use to spot trend shifts.

National Presto Industries Breaks Below 20…

China Yuchai International (CYD) Drops Through 200-Day Moving Average

July 2, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT. China Yuchai International Ltd. (CYD) slipped under its 200-day moving average of $42.70 on Thursday, hitting a low of $42.00. The shares slid about 9.2% on the day. CYD has traded between $21.27 and $61.48 over the past year. The latest trade came in at $41.82. Moving below the 200-day average can point to changing sentiment for the stock.

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Polaris Inc (PII) Drops Through 200-Day Average as Stock Sells Off

July 2, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT. Polaris Inc (PII) slid below its 200-day moving average Thursday, landing at $61.52, off 3.6%. The average stood at $63.92. This kind of move can point to weaker momentum. Shares most recently traded at $62.86, stuck between the 52-week low of $44.98 and high of $75.25. Several dividend stocks have cracked this technical support, showing some nerves in the space.

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Halliburton (HAL) drops below 200-day moving average, slipping 4%

July 2, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT. Halliburton Company (HAL) slid more than 4% Wednesday, falling under its 200-day moving average at $21.55 after breaking the $22.14 mark. The decline pushed the stock into negative technical territory. HAL has traded between $17.23 and $26.75 over the past year. It last changed hands at $21.64. Traders often view the 200-day as key support, so a move under it can point to more selling. The latest drop follows weakness seen in other energy names breaking similar levels.

HAL Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level

RPC, Inc. (RES) Drops to Oversold Level as RSI Slips Below 30

July 2, 2026, 6:12 PM EDT. RPC, Inc. (RES) shares slid into oversold territory Thursday after the Relative Strength Index dropped to 29.1. The RSI, which tracks momentum from 0 to 100, flashed a potential exhaustion of selling below 30. The energy sector sits at an average RSI of 45.1, with WTI Crude Oil at 21.6. RPC shares fell as much as 2.7% to $5.565, trading between $4.175 and $8.16 over the past year. Traders watching the oversold signal may see a possible entry point while the stock remains under pressure.

RPC Shares Enter Oversold Territory

T1 Energy Slides as Warrant Deadline, Convertible Note Conversion Loom

July 2, 2026, 6:11 PM EDT. T1 Energy dropped 6.8% to $8.56 on July 2, 2026, as traders looked toward the convertible warrant and note deadlines. The $11.50 warrants are set to expire July 9, but shares sit 25.6% under that price, so the warrants are out of the money. Meanwhile, the 4.00% convertible senior notes due 2031 are in the money, with shares trading 25.9% above the $6.80 conversion rate. If warrants expire worthless, no new shares come from that source, but a note conversion could dilute the stock by about 9.7%. T1 saw a 22.2% intraday range-more than major ETFs-showing the market’s uncertainty. U.S. markets are closed July 3 for Independence Day.

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Freehold Royalties (TSX: FRU.TO) slips under 200-day average as sellers hit stock

July 2, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT. Freehold Royalties (TSX: FRU.TO) closed at $15.89 on Thursday, down 1.5% and breaking its 200-day moving average. That average sits around $16. The stock has ranged $12.69 to $18.22 in the last year, and the move pushes FRU into territory some traders see as bearish. Freehold isn’t alone. Other Canadian names have recently dropped below this key technical level, often a sign to watch for downside momentum ahead.

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LQDH Slips Under 200-Day Moving Average As ETF Trades Near $92.90

July 2, 2026, 6:09 PM EDT. iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF (LQDH) slipped below its 200-day moving average of $93.09 on Thursday, hitting a low of $92.81. The ETF, built to offset interest rate risk in corporate bonds, inched up 0.1% for the day. LQDH has traded between $91.15 and $94.38 over the past year, last trading at $92.90. Moving under the 200-day average-a widely watched technical line-can point to building pressure on the fund. Some investors use that move to gauge market direction or sentiment.

iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bon…

Gran Tierra Energy (GTE.TO) Sinks 13.5%, Dips Below 200-Day Average

July 2, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT. Gran Tierra Energy Inc (TSX: GTE.TO) dropped under its 200-day moving average at $6.23 Thursday, trading as low as $5.42 intraday. The stock tumbled about 13.5%, landing near its 52-week low of $4.33. That’s a sharp slide from the year’s $11.75 high, leaving the oil and gas explorer facing more selling pressure as shares slump further.

Gran Tierra Energy Breaks Below 200-Day Mo…

EPP Trades Over 200-Day Average as Shares Hit $49.79

July 2, 2026, 6:07 PM EDT. iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) traded above its 200-day moving average of $49.44 on Tuesday, touching $49.79 at the session high. The ETF was last up 0.7% at $49.63, trading between a 52-week low of $44.40 and high of $53.97. EPP tracks equities across the Pacific region with Japan excluded.

iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan (EPP) Shares…

Clearway Energy (CWEN) drops into oversold as RSI slips under 30

July 2, 2026, 6:06 PM EDT. Clearway Energy (CWEN) traded down to $28.13 on Tuesday, with the stock’s RSI falling to 29.3-below the 30 mark that often signals it’s entered oversold territory. The average RSI for energy stocks is 52.8. CWEN trades in a 52-week range of $24.40 to $33.215, and Tuesday’s move puts the stock down roughly 1.7%. Some investors see this kind of low RSI as a possible entry point after a stretch of selling.

Shares of CWEN Now Oversold

Flowserve (FLS) Drops Under 200-Day Average, Hits $52.62 Intraday

July 2, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT. Flowserve Corp (FLS) traded under its 200-day moving average of $53.16 on Tuesday, slipping to $52.62 at the session low. Shares were off about 0.5%. The stock last changed hands at $53.23. FLS has moved between $37.34 and $65.08 over the past year. Traders watch the 200-day level as a key trend marker for the pump and valve maker.

Flowserve (FLS) Shares Cross Below 200 DMA

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Closes Above Analyst Target With Q2 Earnings Coming Up

July 2, 2026, 6:04 PM EDT. Johnson & Johnson NYSE:JNJ finished at $263.04, up 3.57%. That’s a 52-week high and above the average analyst target of $262.10. The stock sits just below the $265 median ahead of Q2 earnings on July 15. EPS forecasts for 2026 stay at about $11.58. J&J’s market cap climbed by $21.8 billion, with volume close to the 65-day average. S&P 500 was flat and the Nasdaq dropped, but J&J beat the Dow’s 1.14% gain. The company’s 2026 start got a boost from April numbers-Innovative Medicine sales up 11.2%, MedTech up 7.7%. Traders are watching as earnings draw closer.

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Kuniko Insiders Hold On After AU$121k Paper Loss, Shares Turn Positive Last Week

July 2, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT. Kuniko Limited (ASX:KNI) insiders spent AU$222.2k on shares in the past year but are sitting on AU$121k in paper losses, even with the stock climbing 17% last week. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Gavin Rezos led the buying, putting in AU$102k at AU$0.07 per share, which is still above today’s AU$0.028 price. No insider sales in the last 12 months. Insiders own 12%, worth AU$701k. Insiders seem positive but the company is still not profitable, which keeps a lid on sentiment.

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July 2, 2026, 5:53 PM EDT. RFEM (Nasdaq: RFEM) gives real-time share prices, news, SEC filings, insider trades, and financials. Investors get a look at short interest trends and event dates to track market sentiment. The page pulls together the latest data on RFEM so traders can act on new info fast.

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Dollar Weakens After Jobs Data Miss; Euro, Yen Firm

July 2, 2026, 5:50 PM EDT. The U.S. dollar index (DXY) slid 0.52% to a two-week low after June nonfarm payrolls came in at 57,000, well under the 113,000 forecast. The miss took some heat off Fed rate hike bets. A 4.25-month low in WTI crude also added to dollar losses, as softer oil prices eased inflation worries. Still, the unemployment rate dipped to 4.2% and jobless claims came down to 215,000. The euro jumped 0.49% as Italy’s jobless rate touched a record-low 5.0%, stirring small hopes for ECB tightening. The Japanese yen gained 0.92% to a two-week high, helped by talk of official action and higher 10-year JGB yields. That kept up the pressure on the dollar.

Dollar Drops on US Job Weakness

BitMine NYSE:BMNR trails crypto assets while ETH stash grows

July 2, 2026, 5:49 PM EDT. BitMine Immersion Technologies NYSE:BMNR ended Thursday at $14.36, up 1.5% for the day, but its stock still sits about 16.5% below the $9.8 billion in crypto, cash, and securities it last reported on June 28. BitMine holds 5.7 million Ethereum (ETH) tokens, now worth about $9.26 billion at current prices. That’s based on ETH trading at $1,624.95, above the $1,569 per token shown in earlier filings. BitMine’s market cap is around $8.18 billion on 569.58 million shares. Chairman Thomas Lee said the company kept buying assets in 2026 and mentioned BitMine’s addition to the Russell 1000 Index, which may help attract institutional money, even after ETH fell 8% recently.

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Amazon Gains as AWS Puts $1B Into AI, Outpaces Nasdaq Loss

July 2, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT. Amazon shares picked up 0.34% to $242.67 while the Nasdaq slipped 0.87%. The move comes as investors weighed AWS’s $1 billion AI investment. AWS rolled out a cloud incentive plan for U.S. intelligence agencies and new credits aimed at classified defense cloud operations, plus the $1 billion outlay to embed Forward Deployed Engineering teams with clients. That totals about 0.7% of AWS’s yearly sales and 2.1% of its operating profit. AWS revenue jumped 28% to $37.6 billion last quarter, with operating income at $14.2 billion. Free cash flow at Amazon fell hard after $59.3 billion in equipment buys, most to build out AI. CEO Andy Jassy said AWS saw its fastest growth in three years. He also said Amazon’s custom chip revenue hit a $20 billion annual pace.

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OpenAI Said to Push IPO to 2027, Giving Anthropic a Shot at First Public Listing

July 2, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT. OpenAI may delay its IPO until 2027, shifting how investors look at public AI companies. That move could let Anthropic, last valued at $965 billion, hit the market first and set the early benchmarks for rivals. Experts say whichever company debuts first is likely to shape what investors expect from the rest. Anthropic going public could help with hiring, give it stock for acquisitions, and build customer trust with more transparent numbers. OpenAI, meanwhile, could take notes on any problems Anthropic runs into by waiting. If both companies hold off on listing, questions about AI stock values and business strength may grow, potentially delaying other AI IPOs, too. Timing here is key to how investors will approach the sector.

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Six COVID-Era ASX IPOs That Paid Off for Investors

July 2, 2026, 5:35 PM EDT. ASX IPOs jumped during the COVID era, with the exchange seeing A$13 billion raised in 2021 across 240 new listings, the most since 2007. Plenty fell short or failed, but a few names stood out. Dynamic Drill and Blast (DDB) raised A$5 million at a 20-cent IPO and got taken over at a 40% premium in 2024. 4DMedical (4DX) and some others also beat expectations even as their sectors struggled. While many listings disappointed, these ASX IPOs from the COVID period gave investors solid returns.

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Apple Shares Bounce 5% as Production Hike Offsets Product Price Jump

July 2, 2026, 5:34 PM EDT. Apple shares rose 5% after dropping earlier on price increases for Macs, iPads and other hardware tied to higher component costs. The mood turned after reports that Apple boosted production targets on its foldable iPhone Ultra, bumping plans from 7-8 million to 10 million units. The $2,500 model could see solid demand but still would be a sliver of Apple’s projected 240 million iPhone sales in 2026. Demand looks steady for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and Apple is aiming to launch iPhone 18 and Air 2 in spring 2027. With these product updates, the stock found support ahead of the holiday weekend.

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TSX jumps 110 points on tech, materials; U.S. chipmakers weigh on Nasdaq

July 2, 2026, 5:21 PM EDT. Canada’s S&P/TSX composite added 109.68 points to 34,966.67 on gains in technology and basic materials. Trade talks on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) came into focus. Analyst Brianne Gardner pointed to potential in energy and defense if trade ties are modernized. Higher gold, up to US$4,125.70 an ounce, lifted the materials segment. In the U.S., markets were mixed: Dow was at a record, S&P 500 stayed flat, while the Nasdaq slid as chipmakers like Micron dropped 5.5% and Nvidia slipped 1.4% on AI growth uncertainties. U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, missing forecasts. That could take pressure off the Fed as oil prices moved around.

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ASX Healthcare Stocks Move on Point-of-Care Testing Trend

July 2, 2026, 5:19 PM EDT. Point-of-care testing is shaking up healthcare by bringing diagnostics right to the patient. ASX-listed players such as Lumos Diagnostics (ASX:LDX) are in focus as the move to faster and easier testing builds. Some see this pushing up values and attention across the healthcare space.

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Minions Franchise Shows Weakness as New Film Lags

July 2, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT. Minions & Monsters, the seventh Minions movie, is set to bring in less cash than earlier titles. Analysts point out signs of franchise fatigue as the series loses some steam with audiences. It’s getting harder for big movie franchises to keep numbers up. Universal Pictures has seen steady box office from Minions, but this time the film isn’t matching the old highs. Softer turnout could mean viewers are turning to other family options.

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Dow Sets Record; Nasdaq Slides as AI Names Drop, Apple and Robinhood Generate Buy Signals

July 2, 2026, 5:16 PM EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average scored a fresh record on Thursday, lifted by strength across sectors. The Nasdaq Composite dropped, breaking below key support as AI stocks like Sandisk and Tesla stumbled. Apple and Robinhood flashed buy signals. Investors kept an eye on those two even as tech struggled. Choppy action continued with sector shifts and big-stock swings in focus.

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Audi Drops Single-Car Plan, Pivots to China-West Split

July 2, 2026, 5:08 PM EDT. Rouven Mohr, Audi’s chief technical officer, said the automaker has scrapped its global car strategy, saying it just doesn’t work with diverging market demands. In China, buyers want screens and AI, but in Europe and North America, customers still want physical buttons. Audi is setting up a China-focused brand with SAIC and has launched models like the E5 Sportback just for that market. The main Audi line will focus on Western tastes with more traditional controls. Audi hopes the switch helps it fight off rising competition in China, where local brands packed with tech are catching up to European names.

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Jersey Mike's Subs Moves Toward IPO, Looks for NYSE Debut as 'JMKE'

July 2, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT. Jersey Mike’s Subs, majority owned by Blackstone, filed plans for an IPO and wants to trade on the NYSE as ‘JMKE.’ The chain runs more than 3,300 outlets in the U.S. and abroad, nearly all franchised. It’s shooting to raise over $1 billion and is eyeing a valuation north of $12 billion. Jersey Mike’s says it could expand to 7,500 stores in the U.S. and 15,000 worldwide. For 2025, it posted $1.4 million average sales per store, keeps an asset-light franchise model, and has grown its MyMike’s digital loyalty base to 12.5 million members. Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and JP Morgan are leading the deal. The listing depends on the market.

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AI Stocks Power Wall Street Rally Even as Economic Risks Mount

July 2, 2026, 5:06 PM EDT. US stocks keep hitting record highs on the back of heavy spending in artificial intelligence (AI). The rally is running even as the Iran war, rising inflation, and government debt continue to bite. Valuations have jumped, pushing some investors to worry they are out of step with the real economy. AI is still the big draw, driving bullish sentiment but also stoking fears of a possible bubble as prices climb above what many see as fair value. Samira Hussain reports from Wall Street.

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Paying Off Debt May Come Before 401(k) Max-Out, Say Advisors

July 2, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT. Financial advisors say maxing your 401(k) isn’t always the right move if you’re carrying high-interest credit card balances or similar debt. They recommend getting the employer match, but say putting extra cash toward debt and an emergency fund first can leave you better off in the short run and save on interest. Letting debt pile up while focusing only on retirement contributions can strain your finances and knock long-term plans off course.

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Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) insiders buy AU$7.78m in stock; Stiskin adds at premium

July 2, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT. Insiders at Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) picked up AU$7.78 million worth of shares this past year, with Mikhail Stiskin leading with a AU$5.2 million buy around AU$0.63, above the current AU$0.60 price. There were no insider sales. The group now controls 9.2% of the company, about AU$23 million. Despite the buying, IMB posted a loss for the year. Insider buys often signal confidence, but the loss is something investors are considering.

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Axcelis (ACLS) Drops $1B in Selloff as Chips Slide

July 2, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT. Axcelis Technologies NASDAQ:ACLS sank 18.4% to $145.50 on July 2, losing about $1 billion in market value-more than its $845.4 million trailing 12-month revenue. Shares now fetch 5.3 times sales, down from 6.5 before the fall. The drop came as the broader chip sector sold off. The Philadelphia semiconductor index lost 6.7%, and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF fell 4.9%. Axcelis is guiding for Q2 revenue of around $205 million and non-GAAP EPS near $0.90. In Q1, sales rose 3.3% from a year ago, but margins weakened and EPS slipped to $0.30 from $0.88. Traders pointed to tech weakness and less Fed pressure after the latest jobs data as factors for sentiment.

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Pfizer Up 2.1%, Dividend Yield Near 7% as U.S. Presses on China Trials

July 2, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. Pfizer Inc. NYSE:PFE gained 2.1% to $24.37 on Thursday, putting the dividend yield close to 7.1%. The U.S. House Select Committee on China wants Pfizer to hand over details on its China clinical trials by July 17, citing questions about studies at Xinjiang hospitals and sites tied to Chinese military med centers. Pfizer said it got the letter but wouldn’t say more. Shares beat the S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which lost 0.3%, but trailed Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV), up 2.3%. The new inquiry brings more political risk as the stock stays propped by its payout, not on growth.

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Crude Oil Ticks Higher as Dollar Slides, Supplies Loom

July 2, 2026, 4:59 PM EDT. Crude oil prices rose slightly Thursday, with August WTI crude up 0.16% after hitting a 4.25-month low. The dollar index dropped to a two-week low, helping spark short covering. Supply gains capped the move, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE pushing exports close to pre-war levels, raising talk of an oversupplied market. Russian crude exports hit their highest since the Ukraine invasion in 2022. U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress and friction over Iraq’s OPEC quota added pressure. The International Energy Agency sees global oil demand falling by 1.1 million barrels per day in 2024. The U.S. Energy Department boosted its 2026 output outlook. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure gave some support, hitting Russian refining capacity.

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US Natural Gas Drops as Storage Tops Forecast, Weather Cools

July 2, 2026, 4:58 PM EDT. US natural gas futures for August fell 0.75% Thursday, hitting a two-week low after storage jumped by 87 bcf, more than analysts had expected. Forecasts for cooler weather could weigh on power demand and take more pressure off prices. Output was up 2.8% from last year at 111.7 bcf/day, and exports also moved higher. LNG supply worries linger with Qatar’s export capacity still affected, which may help US shipments later. Weekly power output dipped, but annual generation climbed 2.18%. Storage is now 6.4% above the five-year average. The number of active domestic gas rigs ticked higher to 126.

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