Bill Cosby Pulls $6 Million NYC Townhouse Off Market
August 6, 2026, 5:19 AM EDT.Bill Cosby has taken his $6 million Manhattan townhouse off the market. The withdrawal comes after he recently cancelled a deposition in a $60 million rape lawsuit citing health concerns.
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SpaceX employees to sell shares as weak stock hampers wider sales
August 6, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. SpaceX insiders will have the chance to sell as many as 911.5 million SpaceX shares starting Thursday. But another tranche of 455.8 million shares stays restricted because of the stock’s weak performance, curbing further opportunities for insiders to cash out.
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Opinion | Knowing A.I. Jargon Could Alert Investors to a Stock Downturn
August 6, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. This piece examines how familiarity with Silicon Valley A.I. jargon and the relevant mathematics may offer investors important clues about the trajectory of major American A.I. companies, possibly aiding in identifying a coming stock downturn.
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Tritax Big Box REIT Secures £350 Million to Boost Data Centre Pipeline
August 6, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT. Tritax Big Box REIT LSE:BBOX has raised £350 million via the placement of approximately 213.4 million new shares at 164 pence apiece, accounting for nearly 7.9% of its share capital prior to the transaction. The capital will support a 507MW data centre development pipeline, which features two major sites in Greater London expected to complete by 2030-31. The company’s strategy targets improvements in EPRA earnings and net tangible asset value per share, with an emphasis on expanding digital infrastructure.
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TCC Group Considers European IPO on London Stock Exchange
August 6, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT. Taiwan’s TCC Group Holdings is weighing an initial public offering in Europe on the London Stock Exchange to boost its European presence. The move awaits a final decision from the board. Europe represents about 44% of TCC’s revenue. Formerly known as Taiwan Cement Corp, the company is branching out into renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging, alongside its building materials segment.
TCC reportedly favours London for European…
European Stocks Reach All-Time Peak on Hopes for US-Iran Accord and Earnings Strength
August 6, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT. European stocks climbed to an all-time high on Thursday, buoyed by positive sentiment over a possible U.S.-Iran agreement and movement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, paired with robust corporate earnings.
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Rolls-Royce Jumps 1,587% Since Jan 2023 as H1 2026 Results Top Forecasts
August 6, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT. Shares in Rolls-Royce LSE:RR have climbed 1,587% since January 2023 with Tufan Erginbilgiç at the helm. The group posted H1 2026 figures showing a 46% increase in underlying operating profit to £2.534bn, revenue up 25% to £11.279bn, and an operating margin of 22.5%, all surpassing projections. The company issued cautious guidance but continues to target long-term expansion in its aerospace, defence, power systems divisions and growth in the small modular reactors market.
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Dow Approaches Record; S&P 500 Flat, Nasdaq Weakens on Chip Declines
August 6, 2026, 5:07 AM EDT. The Dow Jones moved closer to a record high on Thursday, while the S&P 500 held steady. The Nasdaq traded lower as chip stocks declined after SanDisk’s earnings drop and weakness in South Korea’s market. Meanwhile, investors monitored the SpaceX lock-up expiration, which could influence tech shares.
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AMD Shares Drop to $482 After Q2 Beat; Bulls Eye $650, Support Seen at $430
August 6, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT. AMD NASDAQ:AMD posted record Q2 revenue of $11.5 billion, rising 50% year-on-year, with Data Center revenue up 107%. The company exceeded consensus EPS of $1.62, delivering $1.66, yet shares slipped 7.04% to $482.05 on 5 August 2026. Jefferies increased its target to $650, while the average Street target stands at $597.99. Technical support is at $430 as the stock faces multiple compression despite robust results and Q3 revenue guidance near $13 billion.
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Ondas Inc. Wins $50M U.S. Army Contract, Approaching Full-Year Revenue Target
August 6, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT. Ondas Inc. NASDAQ:ONDS has won a U.S. Army contract worth more than $50 million, a sum equivalent to 98.6% of its expected revenue for 2025. Shares ended at $8.87 with a modest 0.1% gain. The new order falls under a multi-year $982 million contract for subsidiary Mistral, whose contracts now surpass $240 million in total. Ondas expects deliveries to begin this quarter and is scheduled to report Q2 results on August 13.
Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) secures $50 milli…
Nvidia Market Value Jumps $178 Billion on SpaceX Exclusive AI Chip Pact
August 6, 2026, 5:04 AM EDT. NVIDIA NASDAQ:NVDA shares climbed 3.43%, adding roughly $177.6 billion to its market capitalization following SpaceX’s decision to rely solely on NVIDIA chips. This represents NVIDIA’s fifth straight session of gains and comes despite a tech slump, with the Nasdaq dropping 0.8%. SpaceX seeks to exceed 2 gigawatts in computing power this year and approach 10 gigawatts by 2027, which could boost NVIDIA’s hardware sales to as much as $350 billion.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) Shares Gain Roughly $…
Dow, S&P 500 Seen Gaining at Open; Nasdaq Futures Slip on AI Worries
August 6, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT.Dow and S&P 500 futures point to a higher open, while Nasdaq futures drop as AI concerns weigh on sentiment. Bitcoin moves up slightly amid optimism for a Middle East peace breakthrough. Iran and Oman are preparing a draft deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that the U.S. and Iran may return to talks.
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Nasdaq Futures Fall as AI Doubts Weigh on Markets
August 6, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT. Nasdaq futures moved lower on AI-related worries, with ongoing updates monitoring the Dow, S&P 500, and oil prices. Follow live updates for the latest on major indices and economic news.
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Sandisk Shares Slide 8% After Beating Q4 Estimates as Investors Focus on Mixed Guidance
August 6, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT. Sandisk NASDAQ:SNDK stock dropped 8% after releasing quarterly results, even as Q4 revenue topped consensus by 6.9% and adjusted EPS exceeded forecasts by 13.9%. Edge revenue was the main growth driver, up $1.77B sequentially and surpassing the $1.51B gain in datacenter revenue. The decline came as guidance was mixed: the midpoint for Q1 revenue at $10.55B exceeded the Reuters estimate but was lower than MarketWatch’s forecast, with shares still 47.2% beneath their 52-week peak.
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SpaceX Insider Sales Hit Shares; Tesla Faces Ongoing Volatility Amid AI Spending Worries
August 6, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT. A recent share price crash at Elon Musk’s SpaceX followed insider lock-up expiries and a rise in shares offered for sale. Tesla NASDAQ:TSLA, also led by Musk and known for its AI ambitions, remains susceptible to swings as a public company-but does not face the same immediate insider-selling threat. Tesla’s record $28.24bn revenue and Q2 vehicle deliveries topping 480,000 have not eased market uncertainty, with investors fixating on AI capital expenditure and potential execution risks. Shares are down 25% YTD, but the stock has gained 6% over 12 months.
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Legal & General's 7.1% Yield Outpaces FTSE 100, Offering Major Second Income Potential
August 6, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT. Legal & General LSE:LGEN delivers a 7.1% dividend yield, well above the FTSE 100 average of 3.1%. Investing £20,000 now could generate £20,595 in dividends over a decade and reach £147,244 in 30 years thanks to compounding. Analysts expect the yield to climb to 8% by 2028, underpinned by projected annual earnings growth of 14.2% through 2028. Discounted cash flow valuations indicate the stock is 54% below its fair value at £3.05, with an estimated fair value of £6.63.
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Persimmon Gains 3% After Reporting Robust First-Half Performance
August 6, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Persimmon LSE:PSN advanced 3.2% following its announcement of a 12.7% rise in home completions and a 9.9% increase in underlying operating profit for the first half ending 30 June. The company projects completing about 12,500 homes in 2024, will maintain its 20p interim dividend, and reports a private order book of £1.31bn. Despite a sluggish UK housing market and higher borrowing costs, Persimmon offers a yield of 5.2%, making it an appealing dividend option.
Persimmon’s results push its share price 3…
Stock Index Futures Fluctuate as Middle East Tensions and Earnings Awaited
August 6, 2026, 4:46 AM EDT.Stock index futures fluctuated while investors tracked developments in the Middle East, looked ahead to important jobless claims figures, and readied for significant earnings releases from Airbnb, Twilio, and COP.
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SpaceX (SPCX) Drops as $99 Billion Lockup Expiry Nears, AI Capex Rises Sharply
August 6, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT. Shares in SpaceX fell 13.6% to $108.27, sitting 19.8% beneath the $135 IPO price, with a $99 billion lockup expiry set to release 912 million shares. Second-quarter capex climbed to $18.37 billion, with 86% channelled into AI infrastructure. Although revenue surged 92% to $7.81 billion, the company reported a net loss of $541 million. Starlink subscriptions reached 12 million, helping stabilize revenue as SpaceX faces valuation and cash flow swings.
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) Braces for $99 Billio…
Juniper Green Energy opens 9% higher on NSE after IPO subscribed 7.97 times
August 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT. Juniper Green Energy started trading on August 6 with a 9% premium, opening at Rs 245 on the NSE and Rs 242 on the BSE. The IPO attracted 7.97 times subscription within a Rs 214-225 price band. Following the listing, the company’s market capitalization stood at Rs 13,783.99 crore. Analysts advise a hold for long-term growth, pointing to a robust renewable energy focus and promising growth prospects, despite some regulatory and execution challenges.
Juniper Green Energy shares list at 9% pre…
European Shares Hit All-Time Highs as AI Infrastructure Firms Lead Gains in 2026
August 6, 2026, 4:33 AM EDT. European stock markets extended their record-setting momentum in 2026, with the STOXX Europe 600 ending at 657 points and the EURO STOXX 50 notching new highs. Major benchmarks such as Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40, and Italy’s FTSE MIB also established fresh records. The ongoing surge is propelled by AI infrastructure companies, especially semiconductor and industrial tech producers, supported by solid corporate earnings, robust Eurozone GDP growth, and ongoing geopolitical events.
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Maurel & Prom H1 Profit Jumps 78% on Oil Price Gains; Venezuelan Exports Set to Stabilize
August 6, 2026, 4:32 AM EDT. Maurel & Prom’s first-half net profit climbed 78% to $191 million, fuelled by rising crude prices. The group delivered an average output of 37,890 barrels a day, up 1% from a year ago. Free cash flow advanced 21% to $77 million. Venezuelan crude sales resumed in June following U.S. licensing, with exports expected to return to normal in H2 2026. The ordinary dividend increased 15% to €0.38 per share.
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Gold Holds Gains, Silver Steady as Bullish Momentum Persists Pre-NFP
August 6, 2026, 4:31 AM EDT. Gold (XAU/USD) is steady near $4,254 following a surge above its descending trendline and the 23.6% Fibonacci resistance at $4,237. The price remains above the 50 EMA ($4,107) and 100 EMA ($4,091), while the RSI, at over 71, points to overbought territory but continued bullish strength. Key support levels are found at $4,237, $4,196, and $4,162. Silver (XAG/USD) has seen a minor pullback after recent gains but stays positive while above $61.42.
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Unitree IPO puts spotlight on robotics boom, global rivalry
August 6, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT. The Unitree Robotics IPO in China underscores the expanding international robotics industry and its geopolitical ramifications. Peter Alexander of Z-Ben Advisors likens advancements in China’s robotics field to the powerful influence of the electric vehicle (EV) industry on global trade, pointing to further significant changes to come.
China's Unitree IPO puts global robotics r…
UK to Introduce 22% Tax on Cash Interest in Stocks and Shares ISAs Starting April 2027
August 6, 2026, 4:18 AM EDT. Beginning 6 April 2027, HMRC will introduce a 22% tax on cash interest within Stocks and Shares ISAs, a change impacting millions of UK savers. The annual Cash ISA contribution cap will also fall from £20,000 to £12,000 for savers aged over 65. Amid these changes, investors could look to money-market funds (MMFs)-which offer increasing interest rates and present distinct risk profiles-as alternative options.
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Shares in The Lottery Corporation ASX:TLC Gain 0.74% as Consumer Discretionary Stocks Advance
August 6, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT. The Lottery Corporation ASX:TLC shares added 0.74% to AUD 5.44 on 6 August 2026, as the consumer discretionary sector showed gains. TLC operates in the lottery and wagering sector, with its results shaped by customer participation, product demand, and regulatory factors. Market watchers monitor lottery ticket volumes, digital trends, and compliance environment to assess developments in entertainment services.
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Diageo Stock Outlook: £1,000 Investment Could Rise to £1,800 by 2027
August 6, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT. Shares in Diageo LSE:DGE have fallen 58% from £40 in 2022 to about £17, offering what some analysts view as a potentially attractive entry point. Forecasts range from a 22% drop to a 58% rise. If the stock returns to its historical P/E of 25, prices could climb 78% to £29. This scenario might see a £1,000 stake grow to around £1,800 in 12 months, subject to improved performance and consumer demand.
By 2027, Diageo shares could turn £1,000 i…
Stock Market Today: Live Coverage August 6, 2026
August 6, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT. Real-time coverage of the stock market began on August 6, 2026, at 4:00 AM EDT, with the most recent update at 4:12 AM EDT, providing up-to-date financial market developments and stock activity.
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Cavendish Reaffirms 42p Price Target for Pathos Communications After Stock Recovery
August 6, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT. Cavendish keeps its ‘buy’ rating and maintains a 42p target price on Pathos Communications Plc (LSE:NEWS), indicating the shares remain mispriced despite the marked rebound in the share price.
