Stock Market Today: Live Updates 07.07.2026

Hansa Investment Sets 2.0p Dividend, Lays Out Buyback Plan

July 8, 2026, 3:54 AM EDT. Hansa Investment Company Limited said it will pay a 2.0p interim dividend per share for the year ending March 31, 2026, or about £3.9 million in total. Shares go ex-dividend on July 16, 2026. Payment is due August 21, 2026. The board also spelled out a post-merger capital allocation policy, including share buybacks of 2-4%. The dividend aims to keep the company compliant as a mainstream pooled investment vehicle. The deadline for Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) elections is July 31, 2026. Hansa Capital Partners LLP has more details and contact info.

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Boku (AIM: BOKU) Sees 11% Revenue Jump in H1 2026, Inks Stripe Deal

July 8, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. Boku Inc (AIM: BOKU) posted about $66.5 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, up 11% from a year ago on an underlying basis. Payment volume climbed 12% to $8.3 billion. Adjusted EBITDA was $19.3 million, with a 29% margin as the company kept investing in operations. Boku also announced its first contract with Stripe, bringing in new merchant access. Initial transactions processed through PIX in Brazil and UPI in India. Direct merchant sales talks have started. The company flagged some delays in new connections and noted certain market challenges. Boku said it is updating full-year guidance. The group runs a global network for local payment methods and focuses on mobile payments.

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Graincorp ASX:GNC slides as investors react to sector moves

July 8, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT. Graincorp ASX:GNC traded lower today as shifts in Australia’s grain sector weighed on the stock. The move tracked investor nerves over sector risks along with swings in commodity prices. Graincorp tends to move on crop numbers, overseas demand, and new rules for grain exports. The selloff came after choppy action in ag markets, with traders moving on supply worries and economic data. Investors are watching supply chains and export updates, since those feed directly into both the company’s outlook and its share price.

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SK Hynix ADR Deal Sends Won to Highest in a Month as Dollar Sells Off

July 8, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. SK Hynix’s U.S. ADR offering set off heavy dollar-selling in the won forwards market, sending the currency to a one-month high at 1,498.1 per dollar. The chip giant is eyeing 43 trillion won ($28.66 billion) from the deal and plans to convert part of that into won by mid-July. Analysts said the move signals a fresh wave of dollars hitting the market, with won demand tied to upcoming capex. Deputy Finance Minister Moon Ji-sung said won demand is set to rise in the back half of the year on this transaction, as FX supply-demand shifts.

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SK Hynix Drops Before Nasdaq Listing as Chip Stocks Stay Weak

July 8, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT.SK Hynix shares fell sharply before its planned Nasdaq debut, tracking a slump in the chip sector. Investors have grown more cautious on chipmakers’ earnings and outlook. The company is pressing ahead with a U.S. listing to tap new funding sources as industry demand stays slow and geopolitical pressure adds to share swings. Analysts say the Nasdaq move could help SK Hynix in the long run, but warn near-term pressures remain.

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Gulf Stocks Fall on Middle East Tensions, U.S. Sanctions

July 8, 2026, 3:49 AM EDT. Major Gulf markets dropped Wednesday after fresh hostilities in the Middle East and new U.S. sanctions against Iranian oil. Traders stayed cautious, with instability around ceasefire prospects pulling stocks down across the region.

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Oil jumps over 3% after US hits Iran; Asian stocks mixed

July 8, 2026, 3:33 AM EDT.Oil prices climbed more than 3% after the US carried out strikes on Iran, following recent incidents involving ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent was last at $76.54 a barrel, while US crude traded at $72.72. Tensions have rattled oil markets again after a stretch of weaker prices. Asian equities were uneven: Tokyo’s Nikkei fell 1.2%, the Kospi in South Korea tumbled 5.6%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 2.9%. Shares in Chinese AI firm Zhipu jumped 14% after its lock-up expired. US stocks closed lower, with the Nasdaq off 1.2% as chipmakers like Advanced Micro Devices and Intel lost ground. Traders remain quick to react to geopolitical risk and pressure in the AI sector.

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Diageo LSE:DGE Shares Trade Below Fair Value as Sales Drag On

July 8, 2026, 3:32 AM EDT. Diageo LSE:DGE stock is down nearly 49% in five years, but current market multiples point to undervaluation. The shares trade at a 19.3x P/E, shy of the fair value 23.2x. The market is skeptical about Diageo’s core strengths as sales get hit, mainly in North America. The company is pivoting to premium spirits and tweaking its business model, a move that could help earnings and cash flow. Investors have to decide if this long slide has priced in Diageo’s problems yet, or if there’s more pain ahead. Diageo lost -16.2% last year while peers did better. The stock still lags as the firm works through sales issues. Some wonder if the current price sets up a rebound for the consumer goods player.

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Oil jumps over 3% as US-Iran strikes and new sanctions trigger supply fears

July 8, 2026, 3:31 AM EDT.Oil shot up more than 3% Wednesday after new U.S. and Iran airstrikes and the U.S. brought back crude sales sanctions against Tehran, stoking worry about fallout in the Middle East. Brent crude added $2.40 to $76.56 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed $2.26 at $72.70. The U.S. hit Iran after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a main route for oil. Iran answered with strikes on U.S. military posts in Bahrain and Kuwait. Some analysts say the moves could threaten supply, with potential to push prices higher if Middle East exports-nearly a fifth of the world’s oil-get hit again.

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InterContinental Hotels Group Buys Back 40,000 Shares, Plans to Cancel Them

July 8, 2026, 3:18 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC repurchased 40,000 ordinary shares at an average $165.78 each on July 7, 2026. The buyback was handled by Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange under shareholder authority from May 2025. The group will cancel these shares, trimming the total issued ordinary shares to 148.78 million, not counting 5.43 million in treasury. The deal is part of its ongoing buyback program started in February 2026. Details are posted on the London Stock Exchange’s Regulatory News Service.

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Northern Star ASX:NST Drops 2.4%, Still Up 19% Over 12 Months

July 8, 2026, 3:17 AM EDT. Northern Star Resources ASX:NST fell 2.42% to $20.16 in trading on July 8 as profit-taking hit the gold sector. The stock is still up 19.13% over the past year. Investors are watching gold prices, operational performance, and how mine work is going at sites like Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines. The company has assets in Western Australia and Alaska. Price moves are tied to swings in gold, market sentiment, currencies, interest rates, and inflation. Northern Star is still putting money into exploration and growing production, with those efforts in focus for investors in the near term.

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Copper Stocks to Watch in 2026: ASX and Global Mining Names

July 8, 2026, 3:16 AM EDT. Copper climbed to a new high at US$6.71 per pound in May 2026, with supply issues at the Strait of Hormuz and more demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy, and AI data centres pushing prices higher. The International Copper Study Group is calling for a 150,000-tonne deficit this year, as the IEA warns of a 30% supply shortfall by 2035. This report covers top ASX-listed and global copper stocks, ETF picks for copper exposure, and how Australian investors can trade copper via ASIC-regulated platforms.

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SpaceX Drops Back Near IPO Price as Funds Flag Meme Stock Risks

July 8, 2026, 3:08 AM EDT. SpaceX slumped toward its IPO price on July 8, 2026, after landing on the Nasdaq 100. Dave Allen at Plato Investment Management said he exited his stake by day three, calling SpaceX a ‘meme stock’ and pointing to sharp moves from retail trading. Thomas Rice at Minotaur Capital took a short, betting against the stock in the short term. The wild swings are drawing warnings from funds about volatility in new tech names and cooling sentiment among big investors.

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Top 3 Blue-Chip SGX Stocks Beat STI by 12% in 1H 2026

July 8, 2026, 3:07 AM EDT. Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) posted a 13.1% return for the first half of 2026. Still, three blue-chip names on SGX outpaced it by a big margin. SGX (S68) jumped 42.8%. OCBC Ltd (O39) climbed 28.2%, and Singapore Technologies Engineering (S63) was up 25.3%. SGX’s results got a lift from a 7.6% jump in revenue to S$695.4 million, helped by higher trading and 11.6% adjusted net profit growth. OCBC hit record income even with lower rates, as non-interest income rose 23%. Both SGX and OCBC raised dividends, focusing on growth and steady execution.

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Smiths Group SMIN.L wraps up £600m buyback stage, moves to next phase

July 8, 2026, 3:06 AM EDT. Smiths Group PLC said it bought 414,968 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, closing out the first £600 million tranche of its £1 billion buyback. Purchases were made through HSBC Bank plc on July 6-7, 2026, with prices between 2,520 and 2,641 GBp per share. Smiths Group is cancelling the acquired shares. The group now heads into its second £400 million tranche. The buyback is meant to return value to shareholders and supports the company’s approach to capital management. Share purchases followed EU Market Abuse Regulation as it stands in UK law.

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CMA Seeks Feedback on E.ON Bid for OVO Energy

July 8, 2026, 3:05 AM EDT. The UK Competition and Markets Authority is taking comments on E.ON SE’s planned takeover of OVO Energy Ltd. The notice invites views from stakeholders on any possible impact to competition in the UK energy sector. CMA said this is an early step before it starts a formal probe. Responses are due by July 23, 2026. The regulator will use any input to look at market effects under the Enterprise Act 2002. E.ON, OVO, and other industry players are being asked for feedback as part of the review.

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Unite Group PLC Q2 Trading Update: 86% Reservations, Steady Guidance, Disposals Planned

July 8, 2026, 3:04 AM EDT. Unite Group said 86% of its beds are already reserved for the 2026/27 academic year, up from 85% a year ago. The company kept its like-for-like income growth guidance at 0-2% and targets 94-96% occupancy and 1-2% rent growth. Unite stuck to its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS target of 41.5-43.0p. It aims to dispose of £300-400 million in assets to focus on top-ranked universities. Property fund values dropped as yields expanded and rents held steady, with its student fund down 2.2% and its London JV down 3.7%. Unite has bought back £165 million in shares, citing confidence in its approach.

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ME Group International Sets July 13 for H1 2026 Interim Results

July 8, 2026, 3:03 AM EDT. ME Group International plc said it will release interim results for the six months ended April 30, 2026, on July 13. The company runs more than 48,000 automated vending units across 16 countries, focusing on Continental Europe, the UK, Ireland, and Asia Pacific. Its core business covers biometric ID photobooths, unattended laundry, and digital printing, plus some food vending and children’s rides. ME Group holds long-term site deals in busy supermarkets and transit locations. Shares have traded in London since 1962.

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Team PLC's Tim Hall Buys 16,000 Shares at 16.67p

July 8, 2026, 3:02 AM EDT. Tim Hall, a non-executive director at Team PLC, bought 16,000 shares in the company at 16.67 pence apiece on July 6, 2026. The deal amounts to roughly 0.01% of Team PLC’s ordinary share capital. Team PLC, listed on AIM in London, is in wealth and asset management and financial services. The share purchase was reported under the EU Market Abuse Regulation rules.

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FTSE 100 Futures Drop as Iran Tension Hits Oil, Stocks

July 8, 2026, 3:01 AM EDT. FTSE 100 futures lost about 30 points, giving up earlier gains after US strikes hit more than 80 Iranian sites. Brent crude jumped 3.3% to $76.64 as the US ended an Iran oil export waiver. The attacks hit command and missile sites after recent Strait of Hormuz incidents. U.S. indexes fell, with the Nasdaq down 1.2% as chip stocks slid. SpaceX, new to the Nasdaq 100, dropped 6.8% after climbing earlier. In Asia, the picture was mixed: South Korea’s Kospi tumbled, but Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 3.1% as Chinese tech names rallied.

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Rebellions, Samsung-backed AI chip firm, eyes KOSPI IPO in first half 2025

July 8, 2026, 2:59 AM EDT. Rebellions, the South Korean AI chip startup backed by Samsung and SK Hynix, is targeting an IPO on KOSPI in the first or second quarter next year, CEO Sunghyun Park told CNBC. The firm said KOSPI suits its focus on government AI projects and has drawn strong local investor interest. Rebellions, which also has support from a Korean government fund, makes AI inference chips to run AI models. It is working with J.P. Morgan and Samsung Securities as underwriters, and is still considering possible listings on NYSE or Nasdaq. Investor demand is high, with the PHLX Semiconductor index up roughly 80% this year.

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ASX falls as miners and gold stocks drop on renewed Iran worries

July 8, 2026, 2:58 AM EDT. Australian shares fell Wednesday with miners and gold stocks leading losses. The S&P/ASX 200 index dropped as investors reacted to recent U.S. attacks on Iran that stirred supply fears. Geopolitical tensions out of the Middle East weighed on sentiment and offset gains elsewhere in the market.

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Freedom Cruise Line's $15B Floating City Plan Stalls on Funding, Approval Issues

July 8, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT. Freedom Cruise Line International is pitching a $15.6 billion floating city called the Freedom Ship, meant to house 50,000 permanent residents in international waters with things like schools, hospitals, even a stadium. The 1.6-kilometer project was first imagined in the 1990s by engineer Norman Nixon and would take 3-4 years to build, funding permitting. But the plan faces major snags: maritime engineering and nuclear power challenges, plus regulatory approval from multiple authorities. The ship is designed to operate on its own, never docking, and making a lap of the planet every 2.5 years. Freedom promises a self-contained, city-scale infrastructure, but the sticking point is the need for sovereign-scale funding – regular venture backers can’t foot the bill. The process is bogged down by complex international maritime law hurdles and insurance approvals.

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Crypto Drops as Geopolitical Risk Rises; Dollar and Oil Gain

July 8, 2026, 2:54 AM EDT.Bitcoin (BTC) slipped about 1% to $62,657 after the latest flare-up between the U.S. and Iran rattled risk markets. Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) also traded lower, down 1% to 2.3%. The moves followed U.S. airstrikes on Iran, which answered with attacks on U.S. military targets after tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. The dollar caught a bid and oil prices jumped over 2% to $72.27 a barrel. Rising inflation fears and worries over new interest rate hikes kept crypto on the defensive as bonds offered a steadier alternative.

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Hang Seng Jumps as Lock-Up Expiry Pressure Fades

July 8, 2026, 2:53 AM EDT. Hong Kong stocks bounced Wednesday, the Hang Seng Index up 2.4% at midday as reduced worries over lock-up expiries helped drive a rally. The Hang Seng Tech Index soared 4.8% with heavy buying in names like Alibaba, up 9.4%, and SMIC, which gained nearly 8%. Kuaishou and Xiaomi climbed too. Knowledge Atlas Technology, or Zhipu AI, led the pack, surging 19% even as it faced a major lock-up expiry, with cornerstone investors holding firm. MiniMax added 2.7% ahead of its own expiry. The market’s gains came in despite persistent Middle East tensions, with Hong Kong shares holding their ground.

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Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) joins AI Consortium as shares trade above analyst targets

July 8, 2026, 2:52 AM EDT. Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) said it’s joining a new AI Consortium alongside Bank of Nova Scotia and TELUS to push artificial intelligence tech in regulated industries. Shares are up more than 31% year-to-date, showing momentum, but analysts see fair value at CA$99.29, about 14.3% under the current CA$113.46 price, putting the stock at a premium. Sun Life is betting on AI and digital improvements for better efficiency and margins, though it still faces headwinds in its U.S. Dental and asset management businesses. Investors have to weigh these risks against the lofty valuation supported by anticipated growth and capital returns.

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SK Hynix Shares Climb After $28 Billion US ADR Sale Draws Investor Demand

July 8, 2026, 2:51 AM EDT. SK Hynix shares pushed higher after a $28 billion sale of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in the US, Bloomberg said. The Korean chipmaker’s ADR deal attracted strong demand from investors. The sale landed as the semiconductor sector stays in focus.

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Chip Stocks Slip Again as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Higher

July 8, 2026, 2:50 AM EDT. Chip stocks lost ground as fighting picked up in the Middle East, sending Brent crude up 3.2% to $76.54 a barrel and stoking fresh inflation worries. The conflict led to new U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil, plus military strikes that rattled markets. U.S. Treasury yields touched the highest levels in a month. Samsung Electronics dropped for a second session, even after posting a 19-fold jump in profit, dragging South Korean shares more than 20% below recent peaks and putting them near a bear market. Analysts said short-term AI profit taking and supply worries weighed on the market, with the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve now at its lowest since 1983. The uneasy Middle East ceasefire remains in doubt, keeping investors on edge.

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Reveille Resources Makes Aquis Growth Market Debut, Zenith Energy Keeps 25% Stake

July 8, 2026, 2:49 AM EDT. Reveille Resources PLC started trading on the Aquis Growth Market July 7, 2026, after raising £2.0 million in its IPO and opening with a £4.0 million market cap. The company is targeting uranium exploration in northern Italy. Zenith Energy Ltd is the top shareholder, holding 25.26% plus 18,052,500 warrants. Shares have traded well so far, showing investor backing for the uranium plan. This move gives Zenith both a return on its uranium assets and a big holding in the new company.

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Partners Group Private Equity NAV slips 0.7% in May, hurt by Emeria drop

July 8, 2026, 2:48 AM EDT. Partners Group Private Equity Ltd (LSE: PEY/PEYS) said NAV dipped 0.7% in May to EUR 11.84 a share, or EUR 801.71 million. Most of the drop came from a lower valuation at Emeria after weaker Q1 2026 results and falling valuation multiples. Some currency tailwinds, especially from the USD gaining 0.2%, helped stem the loss. The group announced a first interim dividend of EUR 0.325 a share. On the asset side, Rosen Group and MPM Products posted gains. Partners Group closed May with cash of EUR 68.8 million and EUR 150 million in undrawn credit, which the firm said leaves the balance sheet flexible.

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Dollar Steady Near Week High After US-Iran Strikes, RBNZ Hike Lifts Kiwi

July 8, 2026, 2:47 AM EDT. The dollar stayed close to its week-high versus the yen after U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes, with Tehran hitting U.S. military sites in response to earlier American attacks. Safe-haven flows supported the greenback, though some gains faded in early trading. The New Zealand dollar jumped 0.5% after the Reserve Bank lifted rates by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with policymakers signaling more tightening ahead to fight inflation. The Australian dollar ticked higher as well. The yen hovered near a 40-year low following cautious comments from a Bank of Japan official. Brent crude added 3.3%. Bitcoin and ether edged lower. Traders are still watching geopolitical tensions and central bank moves for direction in currencies and commodities.

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Oil Jumps 3% After US Hits Iran; Asian Stocks Mixed

July 8, 2026, 2:46 AM EDT.Oil jumped more than 3% after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, reacting to attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent hit $76.54 and U.S. crude reached $72.72, pulling back from recent slides. Asian markets came in mixed-Nikkei fell 1.2%, Kospi lost 5.6%, Hang Seng gained 2.9%. Samsung and SK Hynix dropped hard on more AI stock turmoil. Zhipu, a Chinese AI startup, rose 14% after its lock-up ended. Traders looked wary of fresh geopolitical trouble and wild moves in AI names.

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Anthropic Targets $1B Q3 2026 Profit With IPO Prep

July 8, 2026, 2:45 AM EDT. Anthropic, started by ex-OpenAI executive Dario Amodei, is aiming for a $1 billion profit in Q3 2026 ahead of a planned IPO. The AI startup is carving out a lead in B2B AI, citing a better business model and stronger margins versus rivals like OpenAI, which may push its IPO out to 2027. Both Anthropic and OpenAI pull in about $100 billion a year in ARR from large language models (LLMs). Some analysts say Anthropic has a shot at hitting $6 trillion in value if it keeps executing and investing in new models. Anthropic’s IPO filing is confidential, giving little away, but SemiAnalysis reconstructions point to solid pricing power, gross margins, and profits. The firm’s push is putting pressure on OpenAI to open its books and raise cash to keep up in the AI race.

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Prediction Markets Flag Slower Gains for Nasdaq-100 After AI-Fueled Run

July 8, 2026, 2:44 AM EDT. Prediction markets now point to smaller gains for the Nasdaq-100 index (NDX) through year-end after a strong AI-driven rally. The index jumped as investors piled into tech names on artificial intelligence hopes. But the latest market odds call for a pause or some cooling, showing investor caution even as recent momentum has been strong. Traders appear to be bracing for steadier growth or possible profit-taking after the recent AI-powered surge.

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Australian Shares Fall as Oil Jumps on Middle East Unrest; ResMed to Sell MatrixCare for $490 Million

July 8, 2026, 2:43 AM EDT.Australian shares slipped after oil shot up more than 3%, driven by fresh US-Iran tensions in the Middle East. The S&P/ASX 200 Index ended down 0.21% at 8,785.10. Brent crude hovered close to $76 per barrel after US strikes on Iran and the rollback of Iran’s oil sanctions waiver. Australian housing approvals dropped 1.1% in May, with dwelling starts down 11.2% from last quarter. ResMed said it would sell MatrixCare to Frazier Healthcare Partners for $490 million. South32 got US Forest Service approval for a key stage at its Hermosa mine. Adairs warned of lower FY26 underlying EBIT with a forecast slight drop and a major non-cash goodwill hit.

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Sandisk, Micron Jump as S&P 500 Rises on Memory Chip Shortage in 2026

July 8, 2026, 2:42 AM EDT.Sandisk shares finished 2026 up 635%, while Micron gained 242%, leading the S&P 500 higher as demand for memory chips stayed elevated. Tight supply and rising demand from devices and AI data centers kept prices strong. New chip supply isn’t expected until after 2027, according to Micron management, who see constraints holding as AI build-outs expand. Both stocks are off recent highs by around 20%, but key growth drivers are still in play as the year ends.

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S&P 500 up 9.6% for first half of 2026, history points to more gains ahead

July 8, 2026, 2:27 AM EDT. The S&P 500 is up 9.6% through H1 2026, making it the 12th time since 1990 the index has posted at least a 9% first-half gain. Past years with strong first halves usually saw the second half hold up or do even better, with a median 9.8% return and full-year numbers topping 20% in most cases. Analysts are leaning bullish on the rest of 2026, citing support from a projected 24% earnings growth. The year has seen some pressure from inflation, the Fed, and geopolitics, including a 9% pullback in H1, but the consensus is still to buy on historical form and steady economic numbers.

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Oracle Shares Fall Even as Revenue Grows

July 8, 2026, 2:26 AM EDT. Oracle shares are down, though the company is turning in strong business numbers. The drop comes while Oracle is showing big gains in cloud and software sales. Some analysts point to investor caution and shifts in the market, even as Oracle builds its presence. The gap between business growth and stock action is drawing attention to sentiment in tech stocks.

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SGX, OCBC, ST Engineering jump past STI in 1H 2026, led by trading and fee growth

July 8, 2026, 2:25 AM EDT.Singapore Exchange (SGX), OCBC Ltd, and Singapore Technologies Engineering all beat the Straits Times Index (STI) in the first half of 2026, turning in returns of 42.8%, 28.2%, and 25.3%. The ETF tracking the STI was up 13.1% in the same period. SGX got a lift from heavier trading, which pushed up Equities – Cash revenue by 16.2% even though net profit was flat at S$342.7 million. OCBC’s net profit rose 5% on the back of a 23% jump in non-interest income that offset weaker net interest income as rates fell. The three blue-chip names showed resilient earnings and gave out higher dividends this half.

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IHG buys back 40,000 shares for $165.78 each, will cancel stock

July 8, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) bought back 40,000 ordinary shares at an average $165.7790 apiece on July 7, 2026, with Goldman Sachs International handling the deal on the London Stock Exchange. IHG said it plans to cancel these shares, which will cut its share count to 148,775,326, not including 5,431,782 treasury shares. The buyback follows the mandate from the May 2025 Annual General Meeting. Standard corporate step to trim share capital and boost value for holders.

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Traders Watch Shift From SGX Nifty To GIFT Nifty

July 8, 2026, 2:23 AM EDT. India’s switch from SGX Nifty to GIFT Nifty is in focus as Nifty index futures move from the Singapore Exchange to Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. GIFT Nifty brings Nifty futures trading onto Indian soil, targeting more local activity and possibly improved liquidity. The shift is part of India’s push to establish itself as a financial hub, letting investors deal Nifty futures under Indian rules and during domestic hours. Traders are tracking what this means for volumes and volatility as the change plays out.

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BHP Group (BHP) Workers Call Strike at Port Hedland for July 16, Shares Drop

July 8, 2026, 2:12 AM EDT. BHP Group workers at Port Hedland, Western Australia, will walk off the job for eight hours on July 16, after labor talks hit a dead end. BHP shares slid 3% on news of the strike. Workers want higher pay and changes to work conditions. Port Hedland is key for iron ore exports and any stoppage could hit shipments, with possible effects on steelmaking markets. The standoff is the latest labor issue for big miners under inflation pressure as worker demands grow and commodity prices swing.

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Watches Of Switzerland Group Sees Price Target Hikes as Analysts Eye U.S. Luxury Market

July 8, 2026, 2:10 AM EDT. Analysts boosted their targets for Watches Of Switzerland Group LSE:WOSG, with UBS now at 850 GBp from 600 GBp on stronger U.S. luxury demand and a good brand lineup. RBC Capital moved its target up to 650 GBp but stayed with a Sector Perform. The stock’s fair value estimate is up to £6.62 from £5.41, on higher revenue and margin assumptions and a lower discount rate. Price calls show some optimism but note ongoing execution and market risks.

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Sensex, Nifty Sink as Oil Jumps on US-Iran Tensions

July 8, 2026, 2:09 AM EDT. Indian shares opened sharply lower after a spike in US-Iran geopolitical tensions and a 2.55% rise in Brent crude to USD 76.05. The Sensex lost 537.83 points to 77,642.89 and Nifty was down 163.55 points at 24,235.15. Asian Paints, Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finance led losses on the Sensex, while Sun Pharma and ICICI Bank edged up. VK Vijayakumar said fresh geopolitical worries have hit sentiment, wiping out gains seen from foreign flows and stronger macro data. Asian indexes traded mixed, and Wall Street had closed lower. FIIs were net equity buyers at Rs 393.19 crore Tuesday but late selling hurt the main indices.

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Push for more DBS-style guidance on SGX to give investors clearer outlooks

July 8, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT. Investors on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) are looking for more than just earnings numbers. They want companies to give specific, forward-looking statements instead of vague outlooks, market watchers said. DBS Group Holdings is seen as a model for this approach, especially as oil prices have jumped on tensions in Iran. Firms that lay out granular, credible future outlooks can make it easier for investors to judge risk and growth, giving the market more confidence even when conditions are volatile.

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Oil climbs over 2% as US hits Iran, truce shakes, supply risks grow

July 8, 2026, 1:55 AM EDT. Oil jumped more than 2% Wednesday after U.S. airstrikes on Iran and fresh U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian crude. Brent was last up 2.6% at $76.08 a barrel, U.S. West Texas Intermediate up 2.6% to $72.26. The strikes answered Iranian attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, which moves about a fifth of the world’s energy supplies. Traders are watching for supply disruptions after the truce between the U.S. and Iran showed signs of falling apart, sending prices higher after a recent slide on hopes for more Middle East barrels.

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Momenta Shares Up 2.8% in Soft Hong Kong IPO Start Backed by GM

July 8, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT. Momenta’s stock added 2.8% as the Chinese autonomous driving company began trading in Hong Kong. The GM-backed firm raised $751 million in its IPO, but investor appetite looked cautious on day one, with worries about when or if the self-driving car business can turn a profit. Even with General Motors backing, the debut stayed subdued as skepticism over future returns hung over the market.

GM-Backed Momenta Makes Muted Hong Kong De…

Oil jumps 2% on US-Iran clashes, Fed minutes ahead

July 8, 2026, 1:53 AM EDT.Oil jumped 2% after new clashes between the US and Iran put the Strait of Hormuz at risk and the US put sanctions back on Iranian crude. Supply worries hit as traders watched the key chokepoint. Stocks steadied after AI-driven swings, with the US 10-year yield touching a one-month high at 4.565% and inflation still a worry. The Fed’s June minutes are due next, with markets watching for clues on policy moves into 2026. In South Korea, SK Hynix is starting a $36 billion US share sale just as the KOSPI slides lower and volatility rises. Markets look out for UK housing data and the Fed minutes through the session.

Morning Bid: Ceasefire? What ceasefire?

Accel Entertainment Cut from Russell 2000 Index, Shares Still Trade Below Value

July 8, 2026, 1:52 AM EDT. Accel Entertainment (ticker: ACEL) is out of the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, a move that has hit some funds tied to the benchmark and could change how investors view the stock’s liquidity. The shares still change hands at $12.42, with a 90-day return of 6.61% and a 3-year total return of 16.07%. Simply Wall St says the stock should be worth $15.17, about 18% above the current price when measured against the company’s growth and execution. Growth is tied to pushing further into Nebraska, Georgia and Louisiana, and doing more with its assets in Nevada. But heavy exposure to Illinois means regulatory issues stay in play. ACEL needs to keep showing progress in new states while managing risks tied to the Illinois market and shifting laws.

Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Leaves An Index…

Rising Optimism Leaves Markets Exposed as Hedging Fades

July 8, 2026, 1:51 AM EDT. With investor optimism now high, the usual hedging is falling away. That’s worrying some analysts, who say stretched positioning and less protection could set up stocks for a quick drop if earnings disappoint. The warning: without those hedges, any miss could spark more volatility and more risk for the market.

Hedging Is Disappearing. It’s a Huge Marke…

Knack Packaging Opens 10% Higher in NSE Debut

July 8, 2026, 1:34 AM EDT. Shares of Knack Packaging started trading at ₹188 on the NSE, up 10.5% from its IPO price of ₹170. Demand for the ₹439.5 crore IPO was high, with the offer oversubscribed by 83.33 times from both institutional and retail buyers. The company is raising money for a new manufacturing plant in Gujarat and for general corporate needs. Some market watchers pointed to risks like customer concentration and execution of the new plant, but said holders should keep shares with a stop-loss at ₹175. They cited growth in revenue, better margins, and the company’s integrated plant as upsides. Ahmedabad-based Knack Packaging makes custom woven polypropylene bags for food and pet industries.

Knack Packaging share price list at 10% pr…

Carclo (LON:CAR) earnings jump even as revenue slips

July 8, 2026, 1:33 AM EDT. Carclo plc (LON:CAR) posted a sharp rise in earnings per share, up from £0.012 to £0.037 over the last year. Revenue fell, but the group managed to keep EBIT margins steady. Carclo’s market cap stands at just £22 million, putting focus on the balance sheet. CEO Franciscus Lodewijk Doorenbosch bought £30,000 in shares, adding to insider buying. Investors looking for earnings growth and decent margins, despite weaker revenue, might pay attention to Carclo’s numbers and market size.

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth An…

Dollar Ticks Up on U.S. Strikes in Iran; NZD Jumps After RBNZ Hike

July 8, 2026, 1:19 AM EDT. The dollar is trading at a week high versus the yen after new U.S. strikes in Iran, as traders moved to the greenback for safety. The dollar index touched 101.210, its best level since July 2. Reserve Bank of New Zealand lifted rates 25bps to 2.5%, and NZD gained 0.5% to $0.5705 on the move, with officials flagging more hikes to address inflation. Brent crude is up 2.5% as geopolitical concerns heat up. Bank of Japan stays cautious on more tightening. Bitcoin fell 1.3% and Ether dropped 1.9%.

Dollar at week-high after US resumes Iran …

Sensex Sheds 500 Points on US-Iran Jitters, Oil Spike

July 8, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT. Sensex slid 537.83 points to 77,642.89 and Nifty lost 163.55 to end at 24,235.15 on Wednesday, as renewed trouble between the US and Iran hit sentiment. Brent crude popped 2.55% to $76.05 a barrel, adding pressure. Asian Paints and Reliance Industries led losses, while Sun Pharma and ICICI Bank closed up. Market analysts pointed to the fresh geopolitical worries and the jump in oil for unsettling what looked like a run of steady gains driven by foreign fund inflows and stronger macro data. Asian shares were mixed. Wall Street ended in the red on Tuesday.

Sensex sinks over 500 points as US-Iran te…

Bank of England Looks to Loosen Leverage Rules, Bringing UK Closer to Global Peers

July 8, 2026, 1:06 AM EDT. The Bank of England is moving to ease leverage ratio rules, saying it wants UK banking regs to match up better with the rest of the world. The FPC said it will boost how banks can use capital buffers, giving lenders more room to dip into these reserves without cutting shareholder payouts. The decision mirrors U.S. steps to relax leverage requirements. The FPC estimates major British banks could see their leverage demands fall by 0.2 percentage points. Some FPC members flagged risks that a looser stance could drive up market-based leverage and hurt UK market strength. The Association for Financial Markets in Europe supported the changes, arguing current UK rules are stricter than global rivals.

Bank of England sets out plan to ease bank…

UK takeover bids outpace London IPOs 27 times over

July 8, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT. UK-listed firms have drawn nearly £60 billion in bids, while new London flotations add up to just £2.2 billion in value. That’s a 27-to-1 gap. Takeover activity is heavy and now far ahead of new listings, as buyers go after existing companies instead of backing IPOs.

Value of UK takeover bids outstrips new Lo…

Sensex Sheds 600 Points as Geopolitical Worries Hit Tech, Oil Stocks

July 8, 2026, 1:04 AM EDT. The Sensex dropped more than 600 points, while Nifty lost ground under 24,250 as US-Iran tensions, higher Brent crude prices around $76 a barrel, and the global tech selloff took a toll on sentiment. Traders pointed to the risk of oil supply hits and a bigger import bill for India, adding to inflation fears. Nasdaq fell 1.16% as chipmakers dropped, with the AI rally under question. Samsung’s shares slid after profit taking even with strong results. Renewed uncertainty replaced the recent optimism on weaker oil and foreign flows.

Sensex down 500 points: 3 reasons why stoc…

Wheaton Precious Metals TSX:WPM Split on Value After 18% Slide

July 8, 2026, 1:03 AM EDT.Wheaton Precious Metals TSX:WPM shares have dropped 18.25% over the past 90 days, closing at CA$158.70, but still show a 34.62% total return for the past year. The decline tracks softer metals prices and investors waiting for Q2 2026 earnings. There’s no clear view on value. Discounted cash flow points to upside, with a fair value closer to CA$259.31, backed by new streaming deals and higher gold and silver demand. But earnings multiples are high, hinting at a pricier stock. Risks sit with those lofty P/E ratios and tougher geopolitics or taxes that could squeeze cash flows. Investors are left deciding whether to step in now or hold back as the value debate continues.

Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) Pullback…

Enbridge TSX:ENB trades around fair value as 5-year total return tops 115%

July 8, 2026, 1:02 AM EDT. Enbridge TSX:ENB posted a 115.2% total return in five years, raising the bar for new buyers trying to judge if shares are priced right. The stock’s P/E ratio sits near 26.4x, a touch above the estimated fair P/E of 25.9x, keeping it fairly valued on earnings. Management continues to work on debt and new project pipelines for long-term cash flow, though those push up finance and execution risk. Of six valuation checks, half flagged no clear overvaluation or undervaluation. Enbridge’s 36.2% gain last year trails rivals, and with growth and leverage questions, some are weighing if the price holds up.

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Sits Slightly Abo…

Dave (DAVE) Seen Trading 48% Above Intrinsic Value Model After Big Run

July 8, 2026, 1:01 AM EDT.Dave (DAVE) stock is up nearly sevenfold in the last three years, but the Excess Returns model shows shares sit about 48.1% over intrinsic value. On traditional metrics, the stock matches up with peers, but this model signals Dave looks expensive. The company recently brought on Gopi Kuchimanchi as CTO, who’s pushing AI underwriting and banking tech-possible growth drivers, though there are execution risks. Just 1 of 6 valuation checks point to fair value here, suggesting a high price tag. For investors, the question is whether recent gains leave any margin for error or if the price already bakes in the future.

Dave (DAVE) Stock Looks Overvalued On Fair…

DataWorks Group (ASX: DWG) jumps after funding news and Ontario launch

July 8, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT. Shares of DataWorks Group (ASX: DWG) jumped 15.39% to AUD 0.15, building on a 76.47% gain in the past year. The move comes after the company announced a AUD 1.5 million unsecured funding facility to help roll out new offerings. The Australian tech company also launched its BetGuard Self-Exclusion platform in Ontario to grow its presence in responsible gaming. DataWorks makes AI-driven data analytics and responsible gaming software for regulators, governments and commercial clients, focusing on privacy and compliance. The company is looking to benefit from more demand for secure analytics and increased investment in responsible gaming tech.

Is DataWorks Group (ASX: DWG) an Underrate…

Mitsubishi UFJ Sticks With Dividend, Share Buyback Plans as It Watches Capital

July 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EDT. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) set its year-end dividend at ¥51 a share, for a total payout of about ¥577 billion, effective June 29, 2026. The bank also announced a ¥100 billion share buyback. Mitsubishi UFJ continues to balance payouts with its approach to capital use, including new unsecured notes due 2036 and the redemption of older debt. Earnings are up and return on equity is still in the low double digits, but softer revenue and execution are issues for investors as Q1 2027 results approach. The stock has climbed and some say it could be 30% undervalued. Analyst fair value targets, though, range from ¥3,348 to ¥4,903, showing widely split views. MUFG keeps a disciplined stance, and investors may want to weigh those mixed signals.

Does Mitsubishi UFJ (TSE:8306) Dividend an…

Immunome (IMNM) Awards 344,000 Stock Options to Recent Hires as Inducement Grants

July 8, 2026, 12:48 AM EDT. Immunome, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMNM) said it gave out 344,000 non-statutory stock options to 17 new workers as inducement grants approved by its Compensation Committee under the 2024 Inducement Plan. The options are priced at $21.49, based on the July 1, 2026 close, and vest over four years if the recipient stays employed. The grants fit within Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), letting companies offer options to attract new hires. Immunome develops targeted cancer drugs and antibody-drug conjugates with programs moving through the regulatory process.

Immunome Reports Inducement Grants Under N…

Sensex Sheds 550 Points as Iran-US Fight Fuels Oil Spike

July 8, 2026, 12:47 AM EDT. Selling hit Indian shares Wednesday as Sensex lost more than 550 points and Nifty dropped under 24,250 on fresh Iran-US tensions. Oil prices jumped, with Brent breaking $76 a barrel, putting focus back on Middle East risks. Heavyweights UltraTech Cement and Asian Paints each fell 2-3%. Nifty Midcap 100 was down 0.5%. All sectors declined except Nifty Pharma, which edged up 0.7%. India VIX spiked over 5%, pointing to more volatility. Foreign institutional investors bought shares for a fifth session, picking up over Rs 393 crore. The rupee slid to 95.17 per dollar. Chartists pegged resistance for Nifty at 24,530-24,550 and said a break above this could trigger a recovery.

Sensex tumbles over 550 points, Nifty fall…

Sensex falls 364 points, Nifty slips under 24,300 as crude climbs and geopolitical risk weighs

July 8, 2026, 12:46 AM EDT. Indian stocks started in the red with the Sensex down 364.95 points and Nifty dropping 119.65 as crude prices moved higher on renewed US-Iran tensions. Brent traded at $76.03 a barrel, adding pressure to oil-sensitive shares. Only Pharma and Healthcare held in positive territory while most sectors lagged. Traders pointed to foreign investors’ caution with the US dollar and oil up, expecting possible outflows and short build-up in index futures. Analysts see Nifty facing resistance at 24,450, with support around 24,200. Global cues and tech names remain in focus for the session.

Sensex slips over 360 pts, Nifty below 24,…

Sensex sheds 550; Nifty slips below 24,250 as oil spikes on U.S.-Iran flare-up

July 8, 2026, 12:45 AM EDT. Sensex lost 552 points to 77,628 and Nifty50 gave up 177 points to 24,222 early as fresh U.S.-Iran tensions sent crude higher. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), IndiGo, and Asian Paints all fell about 2%, hit by higher oil. Worries about inflation and energy costs fueled the drop as global unrest shook investor mood.

Sensex drops 550 points, Nifty slips below…

Knack Packaging Opens 11% Higher on NSE After Heavy IPO Demand

July 8, 2026, 12:44 AM EDT. Knack Packaging opened at Rs 188 on NSE, about 10.6% above the IPO price. On BSE, shares jumped 9.4%. The IPO drew strong interest, getting subscribed 83.33 times. The Rs 439.5-crore offer was priced in a Rs 161-170 band and included Rs 131.25 crore from anchors. Funds will go to a new Gujarat plant and general use. Market cap stood at Rs 2,275.99 crore after listing. The Ahmedabad-based company makes custom packaging for clients in sectors like food and pet products.

Knack Packaging shares list at 11% premium…

Oil Jumps Nearly 2% After U.S. Strikes on Iran Raise Concerns Over Supply

July 8, 2026, 12:29 AM EDT. Oil traded up nearly 2% on July 8 after U.S. airstrikes hit Iran, following attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent moved to $75.54 a barrel, WTI to $71.81. The U.S. brought back sanctions on Iranian crude and pulled a general licence for oil sales. Analysts flagged the risk of more supply hits as tanker traffic through the strait slows. U.S. crude stockpiles dropped last week. Ongoing Middle East tension kept focus on tight supply and volatile prices.

Oil prices climb as US strikes on Iran fue…

Sensex, Nifty set for weak open as US-Iran tensions send oil prices higher

July 8, 2026, 12:28 AM EDT. Sensex and Nifty look headed for a soft start Wednesday after fresh US-Iran tensions sent Brent crude above $76 a barrel. US military strikes and new sanctions on Iranian crude raised concerns about supply from the Strait of Hormuz. GIFT Nifty futures pointed to a gap-down open as investors turned risk-off. India, which imports more than 85% of its oil, is seen facing higher inflation and import costs. Choice Equity Broking’s Hitesh Tailor said the broader technical setup stays constructive, even with downward pressure, as markets consolidate ahead of June quarter results. Nifty 50 has support near 24,200 and resistance around 24,600.

Sensex, Nifty set for bloodbath? US-Iran f…

London IPOs Thin Out Even as Bid Values Surge

July 8, 2026, 12:27 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange is seeing a severe IPO drought this year, with bid values for listed companies running 27 times above what new entrants have raised in 2024. Investors are bidding up what’s already trading, but fewer firms are debuting. The spread points to possible hurdles in the initial public offering (IPO) market, as demand clashes with scant supply of new listings.

The maths on London’s IPO drought

Embassy Developments jumps 4% on Q1 pre-sales spike; Orchid Pharma gains 9% on Russia tie-up

July 8, 2026, 12:26 AM EDT.Embassy Developments rose 4% as the company reported a 338% jump in pre-sales to Rs 868 crore for Q1 and saw collections up 54% year-on-year. Orchid Pharma was up 9% after it signed a licensing and supply deal with Pharmasyntez JSC for Exblifep, its antibiotic for complicated urinary tract infections and pneumonia in Russia. Shares of Ganesh Infraworld added 2% after a Rs 100 crore EPC contract, while Silver Touch Technologies gained 3% on a new AI platform project. EMS climbed 4% after it bagged a Rs 158.28 crore sewerage order. Traders are watching these corporate updates and fresh order wins as market volatility continues.

Buzzing Stocks: Embassy Developments jumps…

Oil up 2% on Middle East worries, bonds hit as inflation jitters grow

July 8, 2026, 12:12 AM EDT.Oil jumped 2% to $75.60 a barrel after fresh Middle East fighting and U.S. sanctions on Iranian crude raised flags about a fragile ceasefire and global supplies. Drawdowns in stockpiles are stoking inflation concerns, sending U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to a one-month peak near 4.565% as bond prices fall. Asian equities were mixed-Hong Kong traded higher but South Korea’s tech-heavy index slid 1.5%. Shares in Samsung Electronics dropped 7% even after a sharp profit surge, weighing on the AI sector rally worldwide. The U.S. dollar firmed, hitting the euro and yen. Some strategists say geopolitical risks are adding to market recovery doubts, especially with U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels still low.

Oil climbs, bonds slide on Mideast hostili…

Kyoritsu Maintenance (TSE:9616) Jumps on May Sales; Valuation Still Debated

July 8, 2026, 12:11 AM EDT. Kyoritsu Maintenance (TSE:9616) said its preliminary sales were up for May 2026 and year-to-date, sending the shares more than 24% higher in the past month. The 1-year return for shareholders is still down 10.57%, but the long-term numbers show gains of 20.11% over three years and 72.62% in five. Shares now trade at a P/E of 15.4x, under industry names trading at 18.8x, and below the fair P/E estimate of 21.8x. But the story isn’t all bullish-returns have lagged over the past year and growth could slow. DCF analysis puts the stock above its intrinsic value, leaving some investors wary even as sales drive optimism.

Kyoritsu Maintenance (TSE:9616) Reports Hi…

Sensex Slides 530 Points, Oil Surge Hits Market as US-Iran Tension Mounts

July 8, 2026, 12:10 AM EDT. The BSE Sensex dropped 535.44 points, or 0.68%, to 77,645.28. NSE Nifty50 slid 158.45 points (0.65%) to 24,241 as fresh US-Iran tension pushed Brent crude above $76 a barrel. Higher oil prices-a big import bill for India-added to inflation and growth worries. IndiGo lost 2.47%. Sun Pharma and a few IT names finished higher. Weakness was broad, with Nifty Oil & Gas down 1.69%, Nifty Auto off 1.20%, and financials struggling. India VIX rose 7%. The rupee slipped 0.2% to 95.1725 per dollar. Analysts flagged uncertainty on the back of headline geopolitical risk.

Sensex opens 400 points lower, Nifty below…

Retail Investors Matter More for Investment Trusts Now

July 8, 2026, 12:09 AM EDT.Retail investors-everyday traders-are becoming a bigger factor for investment trusts as more join in. That’s giving trusts access to a deeper pool of capital and, possibly, steadier funding. Trust boards are starting to see the value of attracting smaller investors, and that could mean less dependence on big institutions. The move might push trusts to adapt policies to suit retail investors, boost board variety, and help returns over time. More retail involvement lines up with the wider push in markets toward accessible finance and could support the sector.

Why retail investors matter more than ever…

Momenta Rises 3% in Hong Kong Debut After HK$5.89 Billion IPO

July 7, 2026, 11:53 PM EDT. Shares of Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta opened up 3% in their first Hong Kong session, starting at HK$295.60 after the company’s HK$5.89 billion ($751 million) IPO. The Suzhou group says it will use 60% of funds on tech development and 20% on robotaxi rollout. Momenta, launched in 2016, makes driving software and runs robotaxi services in Shanghai. It works with carmakers such as Audi, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and has plans to expand with Uber in Europe. Backers include GIC, Fidelity, and BlackRock. The listing comes as tech IPOs gain ground in Hong Kong and as investors target AI names.

Chinese autonomous-driving firm Momenta ri…

SmartHR, backed by KKR, pushes back Tokyo IPO to next year

July 7, 2026, 11:37 PM EDT. SmartHR has put off its Tokyo IPO to at least 2024, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese HR tech group, backed by KKR, is holding off after investors raised concerns about its valuation. SmartHR develops HR platforms, an area getting attention from investors, though there’s also pressure around pricing. With markets volatile, investors are holding back on deals seen as too expensive.

KKR-Backed SmartHR Is Said to Delay Tokyo …

MicroStrategy (MSTR) rebounds 29% off lows, but rebound looks shaky as Bitcoin sales, weak volume weigh

July 7, 2026, 11:36 PM EDT. MicroStrategy (MSTR) bounced about 29% from late June lows, even as it sold 3,588 Bitcoin. The pop is bigger than Bitcoin’s 7% recovery, but trading volume keeps fading and Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is still negative, pointing to continued institutional selling. The put-call ratio flipped bullish while options traders lean on calls. Analysts aren’t convinced, with many cutting targets as the Bitcoin premium shrinks. Over the past 12 months, MSTR dropped around 75%-almost twice Bitcoin’s slide-and the stock’s correlation to Bitcoin has faded. MSTR trades inside a bear flag, which often sets up fresh lows, so the latest move up looks fragile unless volume and buying kick in.

MicroStrategy Stock Price Outlook for July…

Dollar Climbs to Weekly High After New U.S. Strikes on Iran; Oil Jumps

July 7, 2026, 11:21 PM EDT. The U.S. dollar climbed to its strongest mark since July 2 after the U.S. resumed strikes on Iran and pulled back oil export licenses, raising geopolitical worries. The dollar index hit 101.18 as traders bought safe-haven assets. Brent crude jumped 2.6% to $76.12 a barrel. The New Zealand dollar inched up ahead of a likely rate hike by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The yen slid after Bank of Japan officials again signaled no rush to raise rates. Both the euro and the pound fell. Bitcoin and ether slipped too. Some analysts flagged heightened anxiety over inflation and market risks tied to the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.

Dollar at week-high after US resumes attac…

Momenta Starts Hong Kong Trading Up After $751 Million IPO

July 7, 2026, 11:20 PM EDT. Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta Global opened just above its IPO price as shares started trading in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The company brought in about HK$5.89 billion ($751 million) from the listing. Investors showed interest in the autonomous vehicle sector with this deal. More tech firms are coming to the Hong Kong equity market for funding.

Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta op…

LSE Starts Taking Offshore Renminbi Chinese Government Bonds as LCH Collateral

July 7, 2026, 11:19 PM EDT. LCH Limited, part of London Stock Exchange Group, is now accepting offshore Renminbi-denominated Chinese Government Bonds as non-cash collateral. LCH says the move gives its clearing members more collateral options and fits with the broader trend of foreign participation in Chinese bond markets. The new eligibility could help with liquidity and risk at the clearing house. Offshore RMB bonds are Chinese government debt issued outside China, often bought by overseas investors. The step points to deeper use of Chinese financial assets outside the mainland as demand for RMB rises with China’s bigger economic role.

London Stock Exchange : Offshore Renminbi-…

Australian shares slide as US-Iran risk drives oil higher

July 7, 2026, 11:18 PM EDT.Australian shares lost more than 1% on renewed US-Iran tensions, with miners and banks leading the fall. The S&P/ASX200 index dropped 89.7 points to 8,714.2, its third straight loss, sending the index negative for the year. BHP fell 3.3%. Oil prices jumped, with Brent crude gaining $3 to $75.75 a barrel after US airstrikes in Iran, and ASX energy stocks moved up 2.5%. Tech names were also down, with WiseTech Global falling 7.5% after its founder quit an executive post. The Australian dollar dipped to 69.40 US cents. Geopolitical nerves kept pressure on Australian stocks and commodities.

Aussie shares sink, oil rises as US missil…

Big SpaceX IPO Shakes Up Index Funds, With Anthropic and OpenAI Deals on Deck

July 7, 2026, 11:17 PM EDT. SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO is set to force big changes for index investors as it joins indexes like the Russell 1000 and Nasdaq-100. Vanguard’s VONE and VONG ETFs will pick up SpaceX shares soon, meaning passive fund portfolios will feel the impact. The trend could accelerate with IPOs coming from Anthropic and OpenAI, which could push index weights around again. Passive investing has been seen as low risk, with S&P 500 returns at 11.4% a year. Now, these new players bring different risks and chances. S&P 500 rules will keep SpaceX out for now, which leaves time for funds to figure out how to handle the shifts.

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S&P Dow Jones Warns Indonesia May Be Cut to Frontier Market

July 7, 2026, 11:03 PM EDT. S&P Dow Jones Indices says Indonesia could be bumped down to a frontier market, pointing to worries about the country’s market access or liquidity. The index firm is considering special rules for Indonesian securities if the situation gets worse, which could affect foreign investors and portfolio status. S&P flagged Indonesia’s status as market watchers look more closely at its classification.

S&P Dow Jones Signals Possible Frontier-Ma…

Australian Shares Drop for Third Day as Tech, Miners Weigh; Eyes on China Data

July 7, 2026, 11:02 PM EDT.Australian shares dropped 1.3% to 8,688, their lowest level in a week, with losses stretching to a third session. The move tracked Wall Street’s selloff in chip stocks, with traders uneasy about how long the AI-driven rally can last. Investors were cautious before China’s June CPI and PPI data, closely watched for clues on demand from Australia’s top export market. Some also looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes for hints on rates. The fall hit most sectors, with technology, materials, communication services and financials all down. BHP Group slid 2.9%. Evolution Mining was off 3.8%. Big banks lost between 1.0% and 1.7%.

Australian Shares Under Pressure on Wall S…

Investor Sees More Downside for Micron (NASDAQ: MU) After Stock's Strong Run

July 7, 2026, 11:01 PM EDT. An investor says there could be ‘more pain ahead’ for Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) even after the stock’s recent run to new highs driven by solid earnings. Micron shares climbed on strong demand and upbeat guidance, but there are still worries about sector swings and broader market risks. The investor urges caution, with headwinds for chip stocks and ongoing economic uncertainty keeping pressure on the stock. The warning comes as tech shares remain volatile, even after good results.

‘More Pain Ahead,’ Says Investor About Mic…

Indian Shares Seen Lower as U.S.-Iran Tension Lifts Oil Prices

July 7, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT. Indian stocks are likely to start weaker, with Brent crude up 2% to around $76 on rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The move in oil prices is a worry for India, which imports most of its oil. Higher costs could push up import bills and inflation, and slow growth. Nifty 50 futures are trading below Tuesday’s close at 24,398.7. The four-day rally fueled by hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal has stalled, leaving investors more cautious. Traders are also watching tech stocks ahead of Tata Consultancy Services’ results. Foreign institutional investors bought shares worth 3.93 billion rupees ($41.4 million), while domestic investors sold 3.83 billion rupees in shares.

Indian shares set to open lower as US-Iran…

3 ASX Penny Stocks Under A$600M Catch Attention in Choppy Market

July 7, 2026, 10:42 PM EDT.Australian shares look set for a weaker open, weighed by Middle East worries and a fall in U.S. chip stocks. Traders are watching small-caps, with ASX penny stocks under A$600 million on the radar. Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (A$184.85M) plays in B2B wagering, not profitable, but it has no debt and a solid cash position. Boss Energy Limited (A$512.74M) is in uranium, still pre-revenue, but keeps a healthy balance sheet after bringing in experienced new management. VEEM Ltd (A$82.18M) focuses on marine propulsion systems, rounding out the list of small names in focus as markets stay volatile. Even with losses, these names show growth potential away from the larger end of the market.

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ASX Midday: Energy Jumps 2.6% as Woodside, Santos Lead; Materials Trail

July 7, 2026, 10:41 PM EDT. Energy names jumped 2.6% by midday on the ASX Wednesday after oil prices rose over 2%. Woodside Energy gained close to 3%, Santos was up nearly 5%. Materials lagged with weaker trade as investors moved into energy stocks. Sector swings tracked moves in key commodities.

ASX Midday Sector Update: Energy Stocks Ga…

3 Penny Stocks Defensive Investors Are Watching for Strong Balance Sheets

July 7, 2026, 10:23 PM EDT. Penny stocks usually come with more risk, but the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener looks for names under A$5 that show solid financials. DroneShield ASX:DRO jumps out with a A$2.25 billion market cap, profitability, and demand for its counter-drone tech in defence and safety, though there are governance flags. Sigma Healthcare ASX:SIG, a pharmacy wholesaler, brings in A$9.55 billion in revenue and sports a A$32.44 billion market cap. Both names may suit defensive investors searching for lower-risk chances as inflation and economic uncertainty drag on.

3 Financially Strong Penny Stocks For Defe…

Apple (AAPL) Trades Near 52-Week High After Broadcom Deal, Faces iPhone Ultra Delay

July 7, 2026, 10:10 PM EDT. Apple Inc (AAPL) sits close to a 52-week high at $311, charting a double top pattern just under $317.39. RSI of 70.73 points to overbought territory and warns of a possible momentum fade. Shares got a boost after Apple renewed its chip supply contract with Broadcom (AVGO) through 2031. But supply worries surfaced as Apple flagged a production slowdown on its next foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra. Ming-Chi Kuo now forecasts 500,000 to 1 million units for Q3 2026, far below the prior 10 million ramp. Apple’s Q3 report on July 30 may bring more detail on manufacturing, margins, and consumer appetite. Jefferies sees shares stuck in a range near term as the market weighs supply issues against tempered growth hopes.

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TELUS TSX:T slides 24% as telecom stocks fall; dividend yield at 11.5% draws investor look

July 7, 2026, 10:09 PM EDT. TELUS TSX:T shares have dropped 24% to C$14.55 since November 2025, weighed by broader telecom weakness. Net income slipped 52% to C$144 million in Q1 2026, though free cash flow jumped 19% to C$583 million. The company says its 5G network now covers more than 90% of Canadians. Revenue is spread across mobile, TELUS Health, which makes over C$2 billion a year, and TELUS Digital’s AI business. Some investors leaned in for the stock’s 11.5% dividend yield, with TELUS having paid C$25 billion in dividends since 2004. In Q1, it spent C$651 million on network upgrades, pushing forward with investment while wireless market competition stays intense.

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Penguin Solutions (PENG) jumps after Q3 earnings, but stock flagged as overvalued

July 7, 2026, 10:08 PM EDT. Penguin Solutions (PENG) beat on revenue and profit in the third quarter, and the company lifted its full-year EPS outlook. Shares lost 8% in the day after earnings, down 18.06% for the week, but still up 181.58% over 90 days and nearly 194% from a year ago. Shares traded at $62.29. That’s above the calculated fair value of $38.29, using an 11.84% discount rate and growth forecasts tied to AI and high-performance computing. Analysts flagged risks from choppy advanced computing sales and tariffs. The stock trades at 83x earnings, near a 96.8x fair multiple, raising fresh questions about how much future growth is already priced in.

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Fortis, Canadian National Railway seen as defensive TSX picks in slower economy

July 7, 2026, 10:07 PM EDT. Investors are turning to steady stocks like Fortis TSX:FTS and Canadian National Railway TSX:CNR as GDP growth stalls and interest rates hold in 2026. Fortis, a North American utility, brings regulated electricity and gas cash flow, is running a $28.8 billion capital plan, and yields 3.1% after 52 straight years of raising its dividend. Canadian National Railway runs its rail network from coast to coast, moving all kinds of goods and supporting trade. Both names are pitched as resilient TSX plays with some growth potential as markets stay choppy.

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TSX rallies on AI optimism; Cameco and TD Bank flagged as picks

July 7, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT. The TSX Index is up again this summer, even as traders debate if a correction is overdue. Stock prices look a bit elevated and yields have eased, but some see value-especially with AI starting to help earnings. AI could give a push to financials and energy names. Cameco TSX:CCO, still 23% off its highs, gets attention for nuclear’s link to powering AI data centers. TD Bank TSX:TD is also in focus as it uses AI for automation and predictive analytics, which could help efficiency and growth. Both stocks are on watch as investors look for AI themes in the TSX.

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ASX Seen Lower on Iran-US Strains; Ramelius Flags Gold Output Fall

July 7, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT.Australian shares are tipped to open weaker after Iran hit three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices up and stoking Middle East worries. Investors are holding back before the market opens Wednesday. Ramelius Resources said June quarter gold output fell, weighing on miners. The attack has traders watching for oil supply risks and fresh moves in energy names on the ASX. As events unfold, markets look jittery on geopolitical and price swings.

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Simplify’s Michael Green slams AI stock prices, warns fundamentals don’t add up

July 7, 2026, 9:50 PM EDT. Michael Green, chief market strategist at Simplify Asset Management, said it’s “totally absurd” that investors are pricing Alphabet’s earnings higher because of a mark-up from its Anthropic AI stake. He pointed to George Soros’ Reflexivity theory-that what traders believe can move fundamentals-as part of what’s happening with these stocks now. Green flagged growing volatility in the market, blaming the spread of leveraged investment vehicles, and warned that risks could extend to markets like South Korea. He said rising concerns about AI-linked stocks trading without regard to their real financials are justified.

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Defensive TSX Picks: Fortis and CNR Stand Out as Growth Slows

July 7, 2026, 9:49 PM EDT. The economy in Canada is cooling, with GDP flat and interest rates holding steady. But some TSX names look steady. Fortis TSX:FTS stands out for defensive growth, underpinned by steady regulated cash flow and a $28.8 billion renewables-focused capital program. That setup targets nearly 7% compound annual growth. The stock has a 3.1% dividend, up for 52 straight years. Canadian National Railway TSX:CNR moves more than $250 billion in freight a year across a network touching three coasts and serving a range of sectors. Both stocks offer stability and some growth even with the economic outlook uncertain.

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South Korea Officials Step Up Watch on Stock Market Volatility

July 7, 2026, 9:15 PM EDT. South Korea’s finance minister and economic officials said Wednesday they will keep a close watch on risks that could drive up stock market volatility, according to the finance ministry. The government is moving to shore up market stability as global financial conditions stay unpredictable. Officials said they are watching for any changes that could hit the country’s equity markets.

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ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India NSE:ZFCVINDIA EPS up 18% CAGR, revenues rise 7.5%

July 7, 2026, 9:14 PM EDT. ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India NSE:ZFCVINDIA said EPS grew at an 18% compound annual rate over the past three years, with revenues up 7.5% to ₹41 billion. EBIT margins came in steady, showing stable operations. CEO pay of ₹19 million sits below the median for peers, suggesting strong alignment with shareholders. The stock carries a high earnings multiple, with gains driven by steady profits and growth. Analysts see profits rising further and say the company could look attractive in the commercial vehicle control space.

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US oil jumps almost 3% as US hits Iran over ship attacks

July 7, 2026, 9:01 PM EDT.US oil climbed close to 3% early Wednesday after the US military struck Iranian targets following attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.95 to $72.39 a barrel. Strikes and cancelled licenses for Iranian crude have raised worries about supply snarls in this key shipping route. Tankers flagged to Qatar and Saudi Arabia were hit, pushing up tension and keeping traders on edge.

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Enerpac (EPAC) tops Q3 estimates, stock trails S&P 500 this year

July 7, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT. Enerpac (EPAC) posted Q3 earnings of $0.60 a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49. Revenue came in at $167.55 million, about 1.9% ahead of forecasts. A year earlier, EPS was $0.51 on revenue of $158.66 million. But even with the beat, Enerpac stock is down 7.9% for the year, while the S&P 500 is up 10.1%. Enerpac is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which signals no clear edge versus the market. Next quarter, analysts look for $0.65 EPS and $177.17 million revenue. The firm is in the Manufacturing – Tools & Related Products group, now ranked in the top 14% by Zacks Industry Rank.

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3 Canadian ETFs for TFSA as Market Picks Up

July 7, 2026, 8:59 PM EDT.Canadian ETFs are seeing stronger flows lately, drawing TFSA interest. The Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (TSX:ZSP) gives investors cheap access to U.S. stocks, hedged for currency swings. The iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (TSX:XEG) tracks the Canadian energy sector, trading 17% below highs and yielding 2.8%, a draw for long-term holders. The iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XDIV) carries a 0.11% management fee and holds dividend-heavy names. These funds could keep benefiting as the Canadian market stays firm, with traders watching Bank of Canada rate policy.

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UBS Sticks to Buy on ASX, Target at A$62

July 7, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT. UBS analyst Kieren Chidgey kept a Buy on ASX (ASXFF), holding the target at A$62. Chidgey has a 12.4% average return and an 85.92% success rate, and covers the Financial sector. ASX is rated Hold on consensus, with consensus target at A$53.96. In its latest quarter to December 31, ASX recorded A$650.6 million in revenue and net profit at A$263.6 million. That’s down from A$861.2 million revenue, but net profit was up from A$243.5 million a year ago. UBS’s stance is more bullish than the market average on ASX.

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Corn Futures Rise Again Tuesday as Crop and Exports Support Market

July 7, 2026, 8:48 PM EDT. Corn futures climbed Tuesday. July contracts picked up 1.75 cents, while other months saw gains up to 6.75 cents. National average cash corn price is up 5 cents at $4.14 a bushel. The USDA Crop Progress report said 16% of U.S. corn is silking, two points above the 5-year average. 67% of the crop is rated good to excellent. May corn exports came in at 7.252 million metric tons, just below last year, but still near record levels. Distillers and ethanol exports set or nearly set new highs, giving bulls a lift in corn.

Corn Extend Gains to Tuesday

Lean hog futures mixed as pork cutout rises, July bucks trend

July 7, 2026, 8:47 PM EDT. Lean hog futures traded mixed Tuesday. Most contracts fell between 35 cents and $1.60, but July added 10 cents. USDA put the national base hog price at $96.42. The CME Lean Hog Index edged down to $91.55 for July 2. The pork carcass cutout value moved up $1.66 to $97.91, with bellies gaining $8.65. Federally inspected hog slaughter was 479,000 head, higher than recent weeks. July settled at $93.45, August at $96.93, and October at $81.65.

Hogs Post Mostly Lower Trade on Tuesday

Wheat Moves Up as Harvest Shows Progress, Exports Fall

July 7, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT. Wheat futures climbed Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures settled up 3 ¼ to 7 ¼ cents and KC HRW added 1 ¼ to 4 ¾ cents. Spring wheat also gained, with July up 11 ½ cents. U.S. winter wheat harvest was reported 59% done, 8% ahead of the usual pace. Spring wheat is developing in line with the 5-year average. Crop condition reports were mostly unchanged, though some differences showed up regionally. On the export front, May wheat shipments dropped 13.7% from April and were down 26.7% from a year ago, Census trade data showed. July CBOT wheat settled at $6.09 1/4, up 3 1/4 cents. Prices tracked moves in harvest data and exports.

Wheat Sees Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures slip, feeders mixed as slaughter pace slows and boxed beef prices diverge

July 7, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT.Live cattle futures dropped 10 to 67 cents, with August closing at $238.425 and October at $234.025, both lower. Feeder cattle futures were mixed, as August added 15 cents, while other contracts slipped by up to $1.025. USDA put this week’s cattle slaughter estimate at 4,000 fewer than last week, almost 22,000 under the year-ago figure. Cash cattle changed hands from $255 to $403 dressed. Pasture condition ratings from USDA showed 33% good/excellent, off one point from last week. Boxed beef moved in different directions: Choice down 71 cents to $385.77, Select up by 2 cents to $365.89.

Cattle Push Lower on Tuesday

Soybeans End Higher on Export Deals, Strong Meal Sales

July 7, 2026, 8:44 PM EDT. Soybean futures climbed late Tuesday, with July up 14 ½ cents. Cash prices gained 10 ¼ cents to $11.46. Soymeal and soyoil futures moved higher too. USDA said exporters sold 105,000 metric tons of soybean meal to Colombia. Crop progress showed 34% of U.S. beans blooming, a bit ahead of the usual pace. May soybean exports hit 2.57 million metric tons, the second biggest May ever, though below April. Soybean meal exports in May reached a record 1.572 million metric tons, up 19.5% from a year ago. Gains followed strong export demand and good crop reports.

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Cotton Futures Surge Toward Daily Limit as Exports Hit Three-Year High

July 7, 2026, 8:43 PM EDT. Cotton futures climbed sharply Tuesday, with contracts up 99 to 299 points and several reaching the three cent limit. Crop progress numbers showed 49% of US cotton squared, slightly above the usual pace. May exports posted a 3-year high at 1.46 million bales, up 15.3% from last year, even after a recent drop in prices. Crude oil traded higher as Iran tensions persisted, the US dollar gained, and certified cotton stocks didn’t move. July, December, and March cotton contracts all finished around limit gains, with demand and supply tight.

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ASX Likely to Slip as Middle East Troubles Lift Oil; Ramelius Q2 Output Falls

July 7, 2026, 8:42 PM EDT.Australian shares look set to open lower, with rising oil prices tracking Iran-US tensions after Iran targeted commercial ships and the U.S. pulled back Iranian crude export licenses. Wall Street closed down, pointing to more caution globally. Investors await Australia’s building approvals and activity numbers today. Ramelius Resources ASX:RMS said June quarter gold production came in at 53,466 ounces, and still sees fiscal 2026 output in line with its 192,182 ounce forecast. Predictive Discovery ASX:PDI reported Kiniero output at 54,252 ounces in Guinea. The ASX benchmark ended Tuesday off 0.3% with traders watching geopolitical risks.

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Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) trades after CIRO halt as MLSE move keeps stock in focus

July 7, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT. Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) started trading again after a CIRO stop tied to its Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) acquisition. Shares have dropped 12.1% over the past 30 days and are down 11.4% this year. But the one-year total shareholder return is up 8.63%. Analysts put the value at CA$72.64 per share, saying that’s 36.5% higher than the CA$46.15 close. The company is counting on growth from new satellite-to-mobile service, a countrywide Wi-Fi 7 launch, and fresh 5G bundles for less-served markets. But leverage is high at about 4x EBITDA after the MLSE deal, and regulatory hurdles remain, which could pressure flexibility going forward.

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Wheaton Precious Metals TSX:WPM Stock Trades Near Value Despite Upside in Cash Flow

July 7, 2026, 8:40 PM EDT. Wheaton Precious Metals TSX:WPM is up 200% over five years, but the stock looks priced in. The Discounted Cash Flow analysis points to a 15.3% upside, based on projected free cash flow at CA$909.6 million and more growth expected. Still, shares are at a 28.2 P/E, about twice the 14.9 average for the industry, so it’s not cheap on earnings. The valuation is split-cash flow math looks strong, but the multiples don’t leave much room to run. Market faces tough calls between cash flow value and earnings ratios, with production and commodity price risks also weighing.

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Shell LSE:SHEL lifts Q2 outlook as analysts see 15% discount

July 7, 2026, 8:39 PM EDT. Shell raised its Q2 2026 production targets for Integrated Gas, LNG liquefaction, Upstream and Downstream, grabbing investor attention. Shares are down 6.71% over the past month but up 9.11% for the year. One-year total shareholder return stands at 20.09%. Shell trades on a 12.2x P/E. Analysts peg fair value at £35.51, suggesting about 15.2% upside from the £30.11 close. LNG volumes, trading activity and tight capital controls support the story, plus Shell’s global gas arbitrage helps. But looser LNG supply and shifting regulations may weigh on gas and trading profits.

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South Korea Officials to Watch Market Risks on Higher Volatility

July 7, 2026, 8:38 PM EDT. South Korea’s finance minister and policymakers said Wednesday they will keep an eye on risk factors as stock market volatility picks up. The finance ministry pointed to a recent jump in volatility, as foreign and institutional sellers take profits and shift portfolios. Policy officials also flagged changes in the global artificial intelligence (AI) sector as another driver. The government is trying to steady the market as investor sentiment shifts and outside pressure mounts.

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Clara Resources Australia (ASX:C7A) falls 38% as AU$3.1m loss hits insider buyers

July 7, 2026, 8:22 PM EDT. Shares of Clara Resources Australia Ltd (ASX:C7A) fell 38%, wiping out about AU$77,000 for insiders who bought AU$312,000 worth of shares last year. Their holdings are now valued near AU$234,600. Insiders haven’t been selling-on the contrary, they picked up another AU$227,000 in stock last quarter, backing their bet on the company. Insiders hold 33% of Clara Resources, showing big exposure. Still, the steep drop puts a spotlight on risks in the Australian resource sector.

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Small Cap Movers: ASX Small Ords Drops Again as Alkane, Greatland, Nexus, Sovereign Make News

July 7, 2026, 8:21 PM EDT. The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries index dropped 1.27% to 3,390.80, deepening its five-day slide to 1.63%. Alkane Resources put out gold equivalent output of 42,491 ounces for Q2 2026 and said it has $454 million in cash and investments. Greatland Resources named Nick Strong as COO to head up Telfer and Havieron, shifting Otto Richter to CTO. Nexus Minerals picked up the last 10% in the Pinnacles Gold Project from Northern Star, taking full control over what happens next. Sovereign Metals said Rio Tinto won’t move ahead with its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite option in Malawi, so Sovereign will keep moving forward on its own.

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Vital Farms (VITL) Gains 1.9% as Broader Market Drops; Earnings in Focus

July 7, 2026, 8:18 PM EDT. Vital Farms (VITL) ended at $40.13, adding 1.9% while the market fell, with the S&P 500 losing 1.54%. The stock has climbed 6.46% over the last month, leaving Consumer Staples behind as that sector dropped 5.71%. Traders are waiting on the next earnings, with the street looking for EPS to fall 11.76% to $0.15 and sales moving up 18.11% to $160.4 million. Shares trade at 31.57 times forward earnings, well above the group average of 16.7-a premium price. Zacks gives the stock a Rank #3 (Hold); the sector ranks in the bottom 18% on the firm’s industry list. Analysts are cautious, but there’s some optimism on the name.

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Twilio (TWLO) gains ahead of earnings as broader market slips

July 7, 2026, 8:17 PM EDT. Twilio (TWLO) ended up 0.94% at $63.22 while the S&P 500 fell 0.19% in a mixed session. Shares are up 6.33% for the month, ahead of losses in the Computer and Technology sector. Wall Street expects the company’s next earnings to post 50% profit growth to $0.87 a share on $1.09 billion revenue. Forward P/E is 18.36, under the group average of 32.18. The PEG ratio is 0.56, also under the industry at 2.1. Twilio holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with earnings estimates steady and sentiment steady in tech.

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UPS Gains 0.03% While S&P 500 Falls; Investors Look to Earnings

July 7, 2026, 8:16 PM EDT. UPS shares inched up 0.03% to $147.38, holding up against a 1.39% drop in the S&P 500. The Dow added 0.6%. Nasdaq slid 2.77%. Over the last month, the stock gained 9.78%, ahead of the Transportation sector’s 6.6% climb and the S&P 500’s 4.43%. With the July 23 earnings on deck, analysts expect UPS to post a 22% lower EPS at $1.98, on revenue up 1.16% to $22.31 billion. UPS is trading at a forward P/E of 18.08 versus the industry’s 19.09. Zacks Rank stays at #4 (Sell) after a 0.91% dip in the EPS outlook over the past 30 days. Zacks ranks the Transportation – Air Freight and Cargo group in the bottom 10%, pointing to ongoing sector pressure.

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Valero Energy (VLO) Drops More Than Broader Market; Still Beats Oil Sector This Month

July 7, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT. Valero Energy (VLO) ended at $266.22, off 1.52% for the day and lagging the S&P 500’s 0.45% drop. The stock has climbed 4.62% in the past month while the Oils-Energy sector lost 5.87%. Investors are looking ahead to Valero’s July 30, 2026 earnings, with the Street targeting EPS of $8.5, up 272.81% year-over-year, and revenue forecast at $35.92 billion, a 20.18% gain. VLO holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) after a 6.86% bump in EPS estimates last month. Valero’s forward P/E sits at 9.53, edging just above the industry average of 9.35. The PEG ratio is 0.37, keeping it in line with growth moves across Oil and Gas Refining.

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Ross Stores (ROST) edges higher even as market falls; earnings in focus

July 7, 2026, 8:14 PM EDT. Ross Stores (ROST) ticked up 0.09% to $139.72, bucking the S&P 500’s 1.86% fall. Shares are down 5.51% for the month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale group. Investors are looking to Ross’s next earnings, with the Street expecting profit of $1.41 a share on $5.17 billion sales, up about 6% and 5% from a year ago. The full-year forecast calls for $6.20 EPS and $21.27 billion revenue, gains of 11.5% and 4.4%. Ross trades at 22.52 times forward earnings, a premium to the sector’s 19.69 average. PEG ratio sits at 2.26. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), signaling a wait-and-watch mood before results.

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Tilray Brands (TLRY) falls 12.7% as shares lag S&P 500, analysts see better earnings ahead

July 7, 2026, 8:13 PM EDT. Tilray Brands (TLRY) dropped 12.71% to $1.03, posting a bigger loss than the S&P 500, which slipped 0.29%. Still, the stock is up 93.03% for the month, beating both the Medical sector’s 0.65% drop and the S&P 500’s 3.25% advance. Wall Street expects Tilray’s next EPS to improve 25% year-over-year to -$0.03 and revenue to rise 3.39% to $206.83 million. Zacks Consensus calls for full-year EPS at -$0.11 and revenue of $877.28 million, up 6.81%. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with EPS estimate moves up, signaling shaky optimism. Medical – Products sits in the bottom 41% on Zacks rankings. Market looks to earnings for a read on momentum.

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Samsung Drops 10% After Record Profit, Hits AI Infrastructure Names

July 7, 2026, 8:12 PM EDT. Samsung Electronics shares tumbled 10% even after posting record profits, setting off selling across AI memory and cloud infrastructure stocks including SK Hynix and Kioxia. Investors pointed to Samsung’s big capex plans above ₩500 trillion and worries about a memory glut and weaker AI demand. Meta Platforms’ reported move to sell off excess compute capacity weighed further. Samsung may look cheap on some metrics, but sentiment is shaky with lawsuits and heavy spending. The selloff is a warning sign for investors who want exposure to AI semis and infrastructure as demand and budgets waver.

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Cramer Says Walmart Is a Buy After 18% Drop

July 7, 2026, 8:11 PM EDT. Jim Cramer called Walmart a buy after the stock dropped almost 18% since its May high. Margins came in lighter and guidance missed, which hit shares, but Walmart topped revenue forecasts and kept same-store sales and earnings solid. Cramer pointed to lower fuel prices taking pressure off profits. He said Walmart’s bigger push on price cuts lines up with shoppers looking for value. Tariff refunds, which aren’t factored into Walmart’s targets, could give earnings a boost or let the company cut prices again. Cramer said Walmart stands out as a stock for the ‘trade down’ trend if consumers keep tightening up.

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European Football Revenue Hits €40.2 Billion in 2024-25 but Growth Slows, Says Deloitte

July 7, 2026, 8:10 PM EDT. European football revenue reached a record €40.2 billion ($46 billion) for the 2024-25 season, up from €38 billion the year before, according to Deloitte. The ‘Big Five’ leagues-Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A, and Ligue 1-brought in €21.6 billion. The Premier League led with £6.8 billion ($9.1 billion), helped by more clubs in European competition and higher ticket prices, but pre-tax losses increased to £948 million on heavy transfer spending. Bundesliga crossed €4 billion in revenue for the first time. Ligue 1 revenue dropped 15% amid weaker commercial income. Deloitte warned that saturation and fixture congestion could hold back future growth, expecting revenue to flatten or fall in the next seasons. English Championship clubs reported lower revenue too, with deeper losses showing growing dependence on external funds.

Soccer-European football revenue breaks €4…

Amkor Technology (AMKR) Still Looks Undervalued After 205% Five-Year Jump

July 7, 2026, 8:09 PM EDT. Amkor Technology (AMKR) is up 205.4% in five years but is still seen as undervalued by Simply Wall St, which rates it on 5 out of 6 checks. The company trades at 37.1x earnings, well under the semiconductor industry average of 65.3x and peer average of 81.5x. Advanced packaging expansion with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in Arizona is adding to future revenue potential. The lower valuation gives a margin of safety in choppy markets, with more upside possible if growth matches the sector.

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Oil jumps, bond prices slide as US strikes Iran positions

July 7, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT.Oil rose 2.7% to $72.40 a barrel after US forces hit Iran targets and restored trade sanctions following tanker incidents near the Strait of Hormuz. 10-year Treasury futures slipped on inflation and rate hike worries. The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest since 1983, raising fresh questions over supply. Stock futures faded, with Nikkei and S&P 500 contracts both trading down. On Wall Street, traders were wary after Samsung Electronics shares dived even with strong results. The US took aim at Iranian air defenses and oil export sites, ratcheting up tensions and knocking out a ceasefire. The dollar gained, which pushed both the euro and Aussie down. Markets see about an 85% chance New Zealand’s central bank delivers a rate hike later Wednesday.

Oil jumps and bonds dip as US strikes Iran

Levi Strauss Earnings on Deck; SK Hynix Targets U.S. Listing; Sector Movers in Focus

July 7, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT.Levi Strauss reports earnings after the bell Wednesday. The stock is off 3.6% from early July but still up 25% over the past three months. SK Hynix, the South Korean chipmaker, has its U.S. listing set for Friday. The move could affect the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which is down 18% since mid-June, though it’s up 160% for the year. Used car stocks are seeing swings: CarMax has dropped 27% since last July but climbed 8% this month. Carvana is down 30% from January but up 2.5% last week. Costco is due with monthly sales numbers Wednesday afternoon; the stock has slipped 2.5% in a month and 13% from May peaks. Energy stocks are leading S&P sectors, up 2.8% in two days. Airlines are down, posting a 3.7% decline. Meta Platforms added 9% in July but is still off 6.7% for the year.

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Hong Kong luxury home market slows as big-ticket deals fall off

July 7, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT. Hong Kong saw some record-breaking sales in its residential property market, with a HK$247.9 million Cullinan Harbour flat and a HK$200 million deal in North Point grabbing headlines. But analysts now see signs of a cooling luxury market for the second half as the stock market slips and new Chinese investment rules hit from July 1. CBRE says luxury residential deal value tumbled 30% and total transactions also declined in Q2. The Hang Seng Index shed 11% in the first half, souring investor sentiment. Still, luxury prices edged up by about 2% in Q2 and mainland Chinese buyers made up about half of top-end deals.

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ASX seen opening lower as Hormuz risks and AI stock worries linger

July 7, 2026, 8:05 PM EDT. The ASX looks set for a weak start, with fresh violence near the Strait of Hormuz bringing new geopolitical worries. Investors are also wary of possible pullbacks in artificial intelligence stocks, where valuations look stretched. Tensions in the vital oil shipping lane and pressure on AI shares are keeping traders cautious. Expect volatility early as these issues hang over the market.

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US stock futures slip as Iran worries, Fed minutes in focus

July 7, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT.US stock futures traded a bit lower with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all in the red. Investors weighed the jump in Iran tensions after U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and higher energy prices-WTI crude topped $72 a barrel. The Dow fell more than 100 points after hitting a record during the session. The S&P 500 is down 0.5% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.2%, dragged by chip stocks. SpaceX shares slipped under IPO pricing as some early investors started selling after Nasdaq added the stock, but banks like JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley still sound positive. Market eyes are now on the Fed’s June meeting minutes for clues on rates and the economic outlook.

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Blue-Chip REITs MLT, CLAR, MPACT Trail STI by Over 18 Points in 1H 2026

July 7, 2026, 7:49 PM EDT. Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) gained 13.1% in the first half of 2026, but Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT), CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR), and Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT) all lagged, with returns of -4.9%, -8.1%, and -9.7%. That puts these three blue-chip REITs more than 18 percentage points behind the STI. For MLT, the drop mainly comes from missing divestment gains, not weaker operations-occupancy and rental reversion both improved. CLAR hasn’t given a quarterly DPU update because its schedule changed, not because of trouble. It announced big acquisitions paid for with S$903.5 million from an equity raise, leading to short-term dilution. MPACT’s falling revenue shows the trust’s ongoing challenges. All three REITs are trading at discounts with balance sheet and operational pressure, but investors are watching for any upside.

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PagerDuty, Paylocity Jump as Investors Move from Chips to Software Names

July 7, 2026, 7:35 PM EDT. PagerDuty and Paylocity shares jumped as traders pivoted from semiconductor stocks into cheaper software firms. The iShares software ETF (IGV) is up about 7% in eight sessions. Semiconductor ETF SOXX fell 8.5% in the same stretch. Microsoft picked up 3% after starting a new $2.5 billion AI services division. DigitalOcean also rallied on strong early numbers, reporting over $800 million in remaining performance obligations thanks to new AI deals-lifting sentiment around AI-driven software revenue. PagerDuty, known for wide stock swings, saw a big move but nothing that changed the story. Analyst upgrades on ServiceNow and Salesforce for valuation, even with some doubts about how fast AI will pay off, helped the sector after steep earlier drops.

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Momenta Global prices $752 million Hong Kong IPO, trading starts

July 7, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT. Momenta Global Ltd., the Chinese autonomous driving firm backed by General Motors, opened trading in Hong Kong after raising $752 million in its IPO. The deal raised HK$5.9 billion and will gauge investor appetite for tech companies with losses but high growth hopes in new sectors like autonomous vehicles. Momenta’s debut comes as markets keep a close eye on startups trying to push through on growth while still in the red.

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Coty Sells Gucci Beauty License Back to Kering a Year Early for $400 Million

July 7, 2026, 7:33 PM EDT.Coty will hand its Gucci Beauty license to Kering about a year before the contract expires, picking up around $400 million as it looks to cut debt and focus more on brands like BOSS and Marc Jacobs. The deal features an upfront $250 million, another $150 million due by 2027, and as much as $30 million tied to performance targets. Coty stays in charge of Gucci Beauty until mid-2027, moving the timeline up from the original 2028 end date. Shares are down more than 80% this year on lousy demand and management turnover. The company is in the middle of a strategic overhaul, weighing sales of brands such as CoverGirl and Rimmel to tighten up the portfolio and boost profit.

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Coty (NYSE:COTY) to hand back Gucci Beauty license to Kering in $400 million deal

July 7, 2026, 7:26 PM EDT. Coty will sell the Gucci Beauty license back to Kering for $400 million, ending the agreement about a year early. Coty said it gets $250 million up front, with $150 million more to come by 2027, and may see more if performance targets are met. The deal lets Coty focus on its main fragrance and beauty labels and pay down debt. Coty said it’ll run Gucci Beauty until June 30, 2027, then Kering takes over. Kering, which recently did a similar rights deal with L’Oréal for Saint Laurent, is betting on Gucci fragrances to bulk up its beauty business.

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Lam Research (LRCX) drops 1% as S&P 500 slides, analysts look at earnings growth

July 7, 2026, 7:24 PM EDT. Lam Research (LRCX) slipped 1.03% to $1,050.35, lagging the S&P 500’s 0.16% decline. Over the past month, though, Lam gained 10.77%, ahead of the Computer and Technology sector’s 6.77% rise. Analysts see Lam reporting earnings of $7.52 a share this quarter, up 25.75% from a year ago, and revenue of $3.81 billion, up 18.91%. For the full year, forecasts call for $29.67 in earnings per share and $14.84 billion in revenue, both down from last year. The stock trades at 35.77 forward P/E, higher than the industry’s 34.45, and a PEG of 3.66, showing a premium to peers. Analysts’ estimate revisions could move the stock in the short term.

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Rivian Automotive Falls 3.65% as Shares Lag Behind Mixed Indexes

July 7, 2026, 7:23 PM EDT. Rivian Automotive (RIVN) dropped 3.65% to $13.46 Tuesday, trailing the S&P 500’s small 0.05% slip and the Nasdaq’s 0.45% gain. The move follows a recent 15.84% run that put Rivian ahead of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. Wall Street is looking for a quarterly loss of $0.73 a share, which would mark a 29.13% year-over-year improvement, with revenue seen higher by 68.08% to $1.47 billion. Full-year forecasts call for a $2.73 per share loss and $5.3 billion revenue. Rivian sits at a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), and the industry remains in the lower third for performance. Earnings and estimate changes remain in focus for the stock’s near-term direction.

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OneSpan (OSPN) Slips as Stock Lags Sector, Earnings Forecast Gets Lift

July 7, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT. OneSpan (OSPN) ended the session at $12.82, off 0.47% while the S&P 500 lost 0.41%. The stock shed 0.92% over the past month, trailing the Computer and Technology sector’s 6.52% climb. Wall Street expects EPS to rise 205.56% year over year to $0.19, which has picked up some investor attention. OneSpan carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and could see gains if analyst sentiment holds. The forward P/E is 12.04-way below the industry average of 30.12-so shares might look cheap to traders. Zacks places the Internet – Software group in the top 33% of all industries. Investors are watching for earnings and any changes in analyst forecasts for signals on where things go next.

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Spotify (SPOT) edges higher as Wall Street looks to sharp EPS growth

July 7, 2026, 7:21 PM EDT. Spotify (SPOT) shares ticked up 0.2% to $329.25. The move beat the S&P 500, off 0.16%, and the Nasdaq, down 0.3%. Spotify is still up just 0.4% for the month, behind its sector. Street forecasts call for Spotify to post EPS of $1.83 next, up 408% from last year. Revenue is expected to reach $4.38 billion, almost a 20% gain. Looking out to 2024, consensus sees earnings up 316% and revenue rising 19%. Analysts at Zacks have bumped the stock to a Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Spotify now trades at a Forward P/E of 51.56, above the industry average 22.64. Analysts see Spotify as a name with momentum inside Technology Services as market trends shift.

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SkyWater Technology (SKYT) slips 2.08% as investors look to earnings

July 7, 2026, 7:20 PM EDT. SkyWater Technology, Inc. (SKYT) finished the session at $33.38, off 2.08%. That was a steeper drop than the S&P 500’s 0.45% loss, Dow’s 0.25% slip, and Nasdaq’s 1.16% fall. The stock has dropped 7.49% this month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector’s 0.38% gain and the S&P 500’s 2.14% rise. Traders are watching for earnings: Q1 EPS is seen at -$0.07, an improvement of 36.36% from last year, with revenue estimated at $148 million, up 150.59%. Zacks Consensus calls for full-year EPS of -$0.26 and revenue of $605 million, showing uneven trends. SKYT sits at Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Electronics – Semiconductors is ranked 41 out of more than 250, putting it near the top tier for sector strength.

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Nasdaq Drops as AI Fears Hit Chipmakers

July 7, 2026, 7:19 PM EDT. The Nasdaq tumbled, led by losses in semiconductor stocks like Micron Technology. Worries about the strength of the recent AI-driven rally spooked investors, pushing chipmakers down. Tech shares tied to artificial intelligence came under pressure as doubt grew over further gains.

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Cramer Says Investors Rotate From AI Hardware Toward Megacap Tech on Samsung Numbers

July 7, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT. Jim Cramer said the market saw a turn after Samsung’s earnings, which hit AI hardware plays like Micron-shares dropped 4.7% as traders rethought memory chip demand. At the same time, big tech names-Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Apple, and Nvidia-bounced back from recent weakness. Cramer said this looks like investors leaving crowded AI infrastructure trades for tech giants powering AI spending. He argued the move might point to a new leadership group in AI, though it’s not clear if it will last. The session showed a clear swing to the established tech heavyweights.

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Saratoga Investment (SAR) Q1 Misses on Earnings and Revenue

July 7, 2026, 7:09 PM EDT. Saratoga Investment (SAR) posted Q1 earnings of $0.53 a share, missing the Zacks consensus of $0.55, a 3.64% negative surprise. Sales came in at $18.68 million, just under the $18.79 million estimate, but up from $16.82 million last year. SAR has beaten estimates only once in the past four quarters. Shares are down about 17% so far this year, doing better than the S&P 500’s 19.6% drop. Saratoga holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The next quarter’s consensus sits at $0.55 EPS on $18.93 million revenue. Investors are watching management’s guidance and any change to estimates as the financial sector faces pressure.

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Kura Sushi (KRUS) tops Q3 EPS, misses revenue, Zacks Rank still at Sell

July 7, 2026, 7:08 PM EDT. Kura Sushi (KRUS) posted Q3 earnings of $0.03 a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for a $0.05 loss. That’s a 160% earnings beat. Revenue came in at $85.92 million, just under estimates by 0.4%. KRUS has topped earnings in three of the last four quarters but still sits at a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) after negative estimate changes. The restaurant group is in the bottom 17% by Zacks industry ranks. The Street looks for $0.20 in EPS and $94.01 million in sales next quarter. Traders will be watching management comments and guidance for clues on where the stock heads next.

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Penguin Solutions (PENG) jumps after Q3 beats, guidance tops views

July 7, 2026, 7:07 PM EDT. Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) posted Q3 earnings of $0.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 and up from $0.47 a year ago. That’s a 33.33% surprise. Revenue was $478.71 million, also a beat and up from $324.25 million last year, a 10.05% gain over estimates. Shares have run up more than 246% in 2023, blowing past the S&P 500’s 10.1% gain. Penguin sits at a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), backed by rising earnings estimates. Street expects $0.66 EPS on $479 million next quarter, and $2.30 EPS on $1.6 billion for the year. Traders are watching management’s comments as Internet – Software sector strength continues to shape sentiment.

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Euroseas (ESEA) and Okeanis ECO Tankers (ECO) Push Higher on Earnings Beat

July 7, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT.Euroseas (ESEA) and Okeanis ECO Tankers (ECO) moved up in the shipping group after both names beat first-quarter earnings forecasts. Euroseas, which runs feeder containerships with longer charter contracts, reported Q1 EPS of $4.70, ahead of estimates, and analysts raised full-year 2026 projections to $18.10. The stock trades at 3X forward earnings and yields 5%. Okeanis, focused on modern VLCC and Suezmax crude tankers, delivered Q1 EPS of $2.33, above the $1.74 estimate, helped by strong tanker demand. Both companies currently carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on earnings momentum and recent revisions, with investors sticking to shipping stocks through ongoing economic uncertainty.

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Champion Iron (ASX:CIA), Telix ASX:TLX draw interest as insider-owned growth names trade through market uncertainty

July 7, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT. Investors are eyeing insider-heavy names with growth potential as inflation and rate noise lingers. Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) runs high-grade iron ore ops with CA$1.8 billion in revenue, planning new expansions but carrying heavy debt. Telix Pharmaceuticals ASX:TLX, an A$5.7 billion cancer radiopharma player, has a solid pipeline in oncology. Management stakes at both are big, tying leadership to shareholder outcomes, but market demand and trial results still matter. Both stocks stand out for their mix of growth prospects and deep insider backing.

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Goldman Sachs Ups AMD 2026 Target to $640, Sees AI Lifting CPU Demand

July 7, 2026, 7:04 PM EDT. Goldman Sachs’ James Schneider lifted his 12-month price target on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to $640 from $450, pointing to higher demand for high-performance CPUs as agentic AI grows. AI tasks that handle autonomous, multi-step jobs are pushing up CPU as well as GPU use. AMD stock jumped 6.61% to finish at $552.05 on July 6. Goldman’s new target is 16% above that close. The call echoes recent moves from Wells Fargo and Cantor Fitzgerald, which have put targets on AMD between $460 and $700. Analysts differ on how quickly CPU demand will climb. AMD EPYC chips remain a big player in AI data centers, a key reason for the bullish calls.

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Chip Selloff Drags US Indexes Lower as Oil Jumps and Geopolitics Bite

July 7, 2026, 7:02 PM EDT. US stock indexes fell Tuesday. The S&P 500 lost 0.45%, Dow was off 0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 slid 1.77% to a one-week low. Semiconductor names took a hit-Samsung Electronics sank more than 8% even after posting a 19-fold jump in profit. High chip valuations and doubts about ongoing AI spending weighed on the group. Crude oil surged over 5% to a 1.5-week high after shipping was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, lifting inflation worries and sending the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.54%. The May US trade gap widened to $77.6 billion, a 14-month high, adding to the pressure. Some support came from hawkish Fed signals and strong Q2 earnings bets on AI.

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ASX 200 Tipped Lower as Chip Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq, Oil Jumps on US-Iran Tensions

July 7, 2026, 7:01 PM EDT. The ASX 200 looks set for a weaker start after the Nasdaq lost ground in U.S. trading, hit by a slide in chipmakers. Semiconductors saw bigger selling as traders took profits and worried about global demand. Oil prices climbed fast after fresh U.S.-Iran tensions raised new fears about supply. Caution is high with more volatility and investors tracking both international risks and sector moves.

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Crypto Drove Most of Trump’s 2025 Income Jump as Stock Gains Lag

July 7, 2026, 6:46 PM EDT. President Donald Trump’s income climbed by more than $2 billion in 2025, with about $1.4 billion of that coming from cryptocurrency deals, outpacing his gains from the stock market. Even as stocks rallied, Trump’s recent disclosure shows only a slice of his reported wealth ties back to stocks. He listed another $400 million from real estate, legal wins, licensing, and branded goods. Transparency advocates noted that much of Trump’s new income is outside normal stock investing. The White House said his long-running business track record helped boost his holdings. The 927-page filing documents many stock trades but doesn’t break down exact stock profits, leaving gaps for verifying Trump’s claim that his main income boost came from stocks.

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AI Bonds Slide After Amazon Unveils $25 Billion Debt Offering

July 7, 2026, 6:44 PM EDT.AI-related bonds fell on Tuesday after Amazon.com said it plans to raise $25 billion in debt. The company wants to use the funds for its artificial intelligence expansion. Some investors are pulling back on AI-linked debt as funding requirements mount.

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Futures Little Changed as Oil Jumps, Fed Minutes on Deck

July 7, 2026, 6:27 PM EDT. Stock futures hovered near flat early Tuesday. Investors weighed higher Middle East tensions and a jump in oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes. Dow futures slipped 9 points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also drifted down by about 0.1%. U.S. forces struck Iran after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sending West Texas Intermediate crude over $72 a barrel. During Monday’s session, the Dow fell more than 100 points after touching a record, while the S&P 500 lost 0.5% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.2%, pressured by chipmakers. Gold eased 0.2%, ending its run of gains as some safe-haven trades reversed. Traders now watch for Fed minutes and signs on rate hikes with inflation still sticking around.

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Chip Stocks Drag Wall Street Down, Oil Jumps on Middle East Tensions

July 7, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT. Stocks finished lower Tuesday with the Nasdaq posting the biggest drop after chip shares slid 4.7%. Tech was weak across the board. Oil prices surged about 3% as rising Middle East tensions sent energy stocks higher. Treasury yields moved up to a four-week high, investors watched risks across markets. The dollar rose on safe-haven flows and the yen stayed close to a 40-year low. SpaceX just entered the Nasdaq 100, setting up major passive buying even as price swings continued. In France, politics stayed in focus after a court cut Marine Le Pen’s office ban but left her eligible for the 2027 race.

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Neo Performance, Almonty Industries Stand Out in TSX Insider Trades; One Major Drop

July 7, 2026, 6:12 PM EDT. Canadian stocks tracked by the INK Canadian Insider Index have jumped more than 20% this year, beating the S&P/TSX Composite Index’s 9.9% rise. Neo Performance Materials (NEO-T) led the pack with a 139% rally as rare metals demand stayed strong and the company lifted its adjusted EBITDA forecast to $100-$110 million for 2026. CEO Rahim Suleman also added to his position. Almonty Industries (AII-T) shares climbed 94.4% as higher tungsten prices and more production pushed up revenue and cash flow. Insider buying and bullish outlooks keep both names on the INK Edge index, which uses value, momentum and insider moves to pick top TSX names.

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Dollar Rises as Stocks Slip, Oil Climbs; Fed Talk, Trade Gap in Focus

July 7, 2026, 5:59 PM EDT. The dollar index added 0.24% on Tuesday, helped by weaker stock markets and climbing crude oil, which pushed up inflation fears. The move got another lift after New York Fed President John Williams stuck to a hawkish line, pointing to stubborn inflation. The dollar’s gains were capped by a jump in the U.S. trade deficit, which hit $77.6 billion in May, the widest in over a year. EUR/USD fell 0.25% as the greenback strengthened, even after German industrial production rose 0.9%. USD/JPY was almost flat, down 0.02%, with the yen steady on better Japanese economic data and higher government bond yields, though wage numbers missed. The yen is still pinned near a 39-year low above 160 per dollar and traders are watching for signs of intervention. Market odds for a 25 bp Fed hike in July are at 25% and expectations for an ECB hike sit at just 4%.

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GameStop Holders Clear Stock Sale Needed for eBay Deal Push

July 7, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT. GameStop shareholders have signed off on a measure letting the company sell more shares, clearing a path for another shot at buying eBay. The move gives GameStop access to extra funding to chase the deal. Investors are backing the plan to grow the company through M&A.

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5 TSX Dividend Stocks With Strong Yields and Steady Payouts

July 7, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT.Five Canadian dividend stocks trading on the TSX are seen offering reliable cash flow and higher yields for income-focused investors. Emera (TSX:EMA) pays a 4% yield, backed by regulated utilities and plans to invest over $20 billion for 5%-7% earnings growth. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) yields 4.7%, has raised its distribution for 17 straight years, and targets 5%-9% annual growth. Enbridge TSX:ENB is at a 5.1% yield and has increased its payout every year since 1995, with regulated assets and a $39 billion project backlog. All three maintain sustainable payout ratios and business models built for regular dividends through different markets.

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CNQ, Enbridge TSX:ENB stand out as Canada’s energy sector looks to 2026

July 7, 2026, 5:45 PM EDT.Canadian Natural Resources TSX:CNQ and Enbridge TSX:ENB are seen as main winners from growth in Canada’s crude output and export boost. Canada shipped out $140 billion in crude in 2025, and production hit a record 5.35 million barrels per day, helped by infrastructure like the Trans Mountain pipeline. CNQ’s Q1 2026 production rose 4%, and the company kept delivering strong cash flow, sending $1.5 billion back to shareholders and raising its dividend streak to 26 years. Enbridge kept its 2026 EBITDA outlook of $20.2-$20.8 billion and is leaning on steady cash flows as Canadian energy output climbs. Price swings and rules remain risks, but TSX players see a clear window for opportunity here.

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Buffett: 'Bad news is an investor's best friend' for value seekers

July 7, 2026, 5:44 PM EDT.Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, tells investors to see market fears as a chance. With inflation, geopolitical worries, and possible Fed hikes in play, Buffett sums it up in seven words: “Bad news is an investor’s best friend.” He avoids jumping into hot stocks, sticking with value names-strong businesses trading under what they’re worth. After the S&P 500 fell 9%, Buffett warns that a lower price doesn’t mean a bargain unless investors check valuation and the company’s quality. His approach is to pick good businesses at fair prices. That, he says, protects in rough patches and pays off over time.

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Kalshi Puts Even Odds on Nasdaq-100 Holding Above 30,000 Through 2026

July 7, 2026, 5:43 PM EDT. Odds on Kalshi’s prediction market show traders split on whether the Nasdaq-100 will end 2026 above 30,000. The index first broke that level in late May and was near it again by midday June 30. Despite an 18% gain so far this year, buying appetite for more upside appears thin. Traders see just a 40% chance the index tops 32,000 and a 27% shot at above 33,000 by year-end. The Nasdaq-100 climbed 33% from late March to early June with AI stocks leading the move after weakness from geopolitical risks. UBS sees more upside in the second half of 2026 but says tech’s dominance might fade as new names like SpaceX join the index.

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Western Digital Moves to AI-Focused Indexes, Market Debates Valuation

July 7, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT. Western Digital (WDC) has shifted out of several Russell value and midcap indexes and joined large cap growth indexes with an AI infrastructure focus. The switch comes after a volatile run-shares have surged 85.11% over the past 90 days, driven by demand tied to AI and moves in the semiconductor space. The stock now trades just below the consensus analyst target of $584.79, making it about 1.3% undervalued. Analysts have wide price targets, from as low as $360 up to $1,050, with opinions split on the scale of AI storage growth and the risk to profits. WDC’s valuation also faces pressure from reliance on a handful of big hyperscale customers and concerns about falling hard disk prices. The market looks divided on WDC as AI infrastructure and semiconductor shortages continue to shape sector sentiment.

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Semiconductor Stocks Slip as Investors Weigh Valuations

July 7, 2026, 5:41 PM EDT.Semiconductor stocks are coming under pressure after a run of record results, with investors starting to question current valuations. The group’s strong earnings haven’t kept the rally going, and market optimism is pulling back as concerns about future growth and supply chain issues pick up. Several analysts say prices may have outrun fundamentals, leading some investors to reassess risk in the sector. The move comes as the broader tech space faces caution, with chip demand trends shifting across end markets like phones and cars.

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Founder-Led UK Stocks Like Wise and Computacenter Stand Out as Markets Stay Unsettled

July 7, 2026, 5:40 PM EDT. Inflation, rate uncertainty, and patchy growth still drag on markets, but founder-led companies are keeping management in sync with shareholders. Computacenter (LSE:CCC) and Wise Group LSE:WISE are two London-listed firms where the founders remain in charge. Computacenter, an IT services company, booked £9.2 billion in revenue and has a £4.6 billion market cap; it joined the FTSE 100 recently. The stock trades at a discount versus fair value estimates, with profit margins tight but growth forecasts running ahead of the average. Wise Group, with a £9.94 billion market cap, runs a global fintech for multi-currency accounts and money transfers. Wise shows fast-growing revenue, strong returns on equity, and solid profitability as it pushes into new markets. Both firms are seen as examples of founder-led models that may limit agency risk and help weather volatility.

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Kodiak AI (KDK) RSI dips to 29.5, signaling oversold move

July 7, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT. Kodiak AI Inc (KDK) dropped into oversold territory Tuesday as its Relative Strength Index hit 29.5, falling under the usual 30 threshold. The momentum gauge shows the selling could be tapering off. KDK shares touched $5.07, just above the 52-week low at $5, with the high at $11.48 for the year. The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) showed a neutral RSI reading at 55.2. Many investors track RSI levels for buy signals when a stock falls below 30, viewing that as oversold.

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Sysco passes Prudential Financial for #267 S&P 500 spot by market value

July 7, 2026, 5:31 PM EDT. Sysco Corp (SYY) has moved ahead of Prudential Financial Inc (PRU) in the S&P 500, taking the #267 ranking by market cap, The Online Investor reported. Sysco now stands at $40.28 billion, just above Prudential’s $39.66 billion. Market cap is based on share price times outstanding shares and is a better measure of company size than the share price alone. The move can affect mutual funds and ETFs that target certain market cap bands. Sysco shares added 0.4% Tuesday, Prudential was up 1%. Investors watch these changes for lineup shifts.

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CBRE Group Overtakes Carnival, Now 264th Biggest in S&P 500

July 7, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT. CBRE Group Inc (CBRE) has moved ahead of Carnival Corporation Ltd (CCL) to rank as the 264th biggest company in the S&P 500 by market value. CBRE’s market cap is at $41.16 billion, above Carnival’s $34.08 billion. Market cap is share price times shares outstanding. The shift changes how the companies are classified in the index, and it can affect some mutual funds that go by size. On Tuesday, CBRE stock jumped 2.4% while Carnival shares dropped 3%.

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SpaceX Enters Nasdaq-100 Soon After IPO, Marking Split from Dow Approach

July 7, 2026, 5:29 PM EDT. SpaceX landed in the Nasdaq-100 soon after its IPO, as the exchange set aside its usual three-month trading rule to let the stock in early. The Nasdaq-100, made up of the biggest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq, skews heavily to growth and tech names. The Dow Jones Industrial Average works differently-it covers 30 big companies from a range of sectors and is handpicked by S&P Global to try to mirror the broader U.S. market. To get into the Nasdaq-100, companies have to hit at least $50 million in market cap and 1.25 million in publicly traded shares, plus normally trade three months, though that rule was dropped for SpaceX. The decision could mean more fast-track IPOs in the future, like OpenAI. Funds tied to the Dow tend to be steady, while Nasdaq-100 plays lean toward high-growth and sometimes riskier tech bets.

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WTI Crude Jumps 2.8% on Hormuz Shipping Attacks, Gasoline Drops

July 7, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT.Crude oil prices jumped Tuesday, with August WTI crude up 2.76% after reports of attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil chokepoint. A Saudi tanker and Qatari LNG carrier were damaged and Iran reportedly launched missiles at merchant ships, raising geopolitical risks. The U.S. Treasury ended Iran oil waivers, adding to jitters. Gasoline prices dropped 1.64% as the crack spread-refining margins-fell more than 5% after reaching a four-year high. Saudi Arabia’s price cut and bigger crude exports from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Russia, now at post-invasion highs, have helped cap gains. The International Energy Agency projects global oil demand falling by 1.1 million barrels per day this year, clouding the outlook.

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Natural gas ticks up on European supply risk, U.S. output in focus

July 7, 2026, 5:25 PM EDT. August Nymex natural gas futures rose 0.62% Tuesday after European prices jumped on news that a Qatari LNG carrier was attacked, putting flows through the Strait of Hormuz at risk. Europe’s LNG storage stands at 50%, below the usual 65% for this time of year, increasing interest in U.S. exports. El Niño could mean less heating demand, and U.S. dry gas output is climbing to 110.2 bcf/d as the EIA bumped up its 2026 outlook. U.S. gas inventories posted a bigger-than-expected build and active rigs edged higher. Despite soft demand and strong storage, global LNG supply worries are giving some support in the medium term.

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Stocks Slide as Semis Sink, Oil Jumps on Middle East Worries

July 7, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT. Stocks slid out of the gate Tuesday, with chipmakers taking a heavy hit that left the Nasdaq off 4.7%. Energy names bucked the trend as oil popped about 3% on new tension after tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The dollar pushed higher versus the yen, which stayed near a four-decade low, fueling talk of intervention. Treasury yields moved up to a four-week high on the geopolitical jitters. SpaceX landed in the Nasdaq 100, drawing some positive calls from brokers, although the stock posted losses last week. Geopolitics and sector volatility kept investors on edge in tech and energy.

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Semis Drag Wall Street Down, Crude Rises on Mideast Tensions

July 7, 2026, 5:23 PM EDT. U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday as volatile semiconductor shares led a tech pullback. Wall Street took its cue from weaker European markets, pressured by fresh Middle East worries. Crude oil pushed higher, keeping traders nervous about supply risks. Chip names had a rough session, with swings adding to the overall unease. Investors stayed wary as global tensions and tech losses shaped the market move.

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Coty to Hand Back Gucci Beauty License Early to Kering in $400 Million Deal

July 7, 2026, 5:10 PM EDT. Coty said it will give up the Gucci Beauty license to Kering about a year early in a deal pegged at $400 million. The arrangement ends Coty’s run with Gucci Beauty ahead of the planned end date, sending the rights back to Kering, which owns Gucci.

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Apple Nears Nvidia as Race for Top U.S. Market Cap Heats Up

July 7, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT. Apple Inc. is moving closer to Nvidia Corp in the market cap race as the tech giants trade places for the title of largest U.S. company. Nvidia, whose role in AI investments made it a standout, has seen its valuation drop back to 2013 levels. Apple shares have pushed higher on investor optimism and steady results. The move shows how tech sector valuations shift as the market changes.

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SpaceX Drops Under Opening Price in First Nasdaq-100 Session as Tech Stocks Slide

July 7, 2026, 5:08 PM EDT. SpaceX shares dropped below their opening price during the company’s first trading session in the Nasdaq-100, hit by a broader tech sector retreat. The stock traded lower as tech names sold off, with investor sentiment turning cautious and profit-taking seen across growth stocks.

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SpaceX Stock: Losses Deepen as Spending Soars, Valuation Stays High

July 7, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT.SpaceX reported a net loss of $1.69 per share for 2025, hit by capital spending that jumped 86% to $20.7 billion. The company is pouring money into Mars and AI data centers. Starlink sales hit $11.4 billion, profitable on its own, but still too small to cover rising costs overall. Shares trade at a price-to-sales ratio of 109, far above the tech sector’s 9 average, leaving the stock looking expensive while earnings remain negative. For most investors, heavy bets on SpaceX look risky given the losses, spending and high price tag. Regular, steady moves-like putting 15% of pay into a 401(k) or IRA with long-term annual returns of 7-10%-are still the safer bet for building wealth.

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GHTA ETF Trades Below 200-Day Moving Average, Nears 52-Week Low

July 7, 2026, 5:06 PM EDT. The GHTA ETF dropped under its 200-day moving average of $30.63 on Tuesday, hitting an intraday low of $30.60. The ETF slipped about 0.6% and is not far from its 52-week low at $29.17. Shares remain well under the 52-week high of $37.18. Traders often track the 200-day average to spot longer-term moves. Losing that level could point to weaker action ahead for GHTA.

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Encompass Health Jumps Above 200-Day Moving Average

July 7, 2026, 5:05 PM EDT. Encompass Health Corp (EHC) pushed past its 200-day moving average at $114.07 on Friday, with shares hitting $114.23 and closing about 1.3% higher. The 200-day moving average is a common technical gauge for trend direction. EHC traded between $87.85 and $127.99 over the past year, and its last trade came in at $114.33. Traders often see a move above this level as a bullish signal in the stock.

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Kadant (KAI) Drops Through 200-Day Moving Average in Tuesday Trade

July 7, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT. Kadant Inc (KAI) shares slipped below their 200-day moving average of $185.75 on Tuesday, hitting a session low of $184.74 with the stock down 2.3%. The 200-day average is a common benchmark for long-term momentum. KAI has traded between $154.19 and $239.85 over the past year. The last print was $186.62. The move is a sign traders are watching for a change in sentiment.

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Rentokil Initial (RTO) Pops Above 200-Day Moving Average

July 7, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT. Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) jumped past its 200-day moving average at $24.18 on Tuesday, reaching $24.67 at one point. The move signals stronger momentum for the pest control name. Shares were last up about 2.5%. In the past 12 months, the stock has swung between $19.60 and $34.07. RTO last traded at $24.38, staying above the long-term average that traders watch for support or resistance.

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ESOA shares slip under president’s buy price, then edge up

July 7, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT. Energy Services of America Corp. (ESOA) traded at $16.08 on Tuesday, a touch under President Douglas V. Reynolds’ buy-in price of $16.26 from June 18. Reynolds picked up 6,000 shares for $97,560. With dividends included, Reynolds’ total return sits at minus 0.9%. Shares later ticked up 0.8% to $16.84, still off the 52-week high of $19.94, but above the year’s low of $7.84. Reynolds’ insider buy comes as the stock trades well below recent highs.

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Coffee Drops Over 9% as Monday Gains Unwind, Brazil Weather Still in Focus

July 7, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT.Coffee prices tumbled Tuesday, with September arabica sliding 9.24% and robusta down 4.25%, cutting more than half of Monday’s strong rally. The pullback came after heavy technical selling and profit-taking as prices hit overbought territory. ICE also raised margin requirements, triggering more long liquidation. Traders are watching Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest, now 52% complete versus 55% on the five-year average, along with ongoing weather worries from a building El Niño. Heavy rains, falling inventories, and ICE arabica stocks at a 2.25-year low previously pushed prices higher. Still, patchy rainfall in key regions and the threat of more El Niño volatility keep the supply and price picture uncertain.

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Sugar Slips as Longs Exit Following Rally

July 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. Sugar futures fell Tuesday, with October NY down 0.53% and August London white sugar dropping 2.56%. The move lower came after a sharp run-up on Indian weather concerns. India’s Meteorological Department said monsoon rains are 20% under normal, stoking fears about supply from the No. 2 producer. In Brazil, more cane is going to ethanol as crude prices climb, and overall sugar output is lower. Weather risks from El Niño could tighten supply even more. Despite today’s drop on technical selling and long liquidation from overbought levels, traders are still watching for supply threats.

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Ninety One UK cuts Assai stake to 4.99%

July 7, 2026, 4:59 PM EDT. Ninety One UK lowered its stake in Assai, the Brazilian grocery chain, to 4.99% of common shares, filings show. The move points to a shift in the investment firm’s holdings. Assai is one of Brazil’s bigger retailers. Changes like this from major investors can affect how the market views the stock.

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AI Selloff Hits Nasdaq, S&P 500 as Inflation Worries Weigh

July 7, 2026, 4:58 PM EDT. AI stocks tumbled, taking the Nasdaq down 1.2% and weighing on the S&P 500, which slipped 0.4% after Wall Street’s open on Tuesday. Advanced Micro Devices dropped 6.5%, Intel slid 9.7%, and Micron Technology lost 4.7% as investors questioned high valuations and the payoff from new AI bets. Samsung Electronics was off 6.9% after its profit jumped 1,800%, with some traders cashing out after gains. Broader selling came after Brent crude oil surged 3% to $74.16 with new tensions out of the Strait of Hormuz, stirring up fresh inflation worries. Treasury yields moved higher, the 10-year hitting 4.54%, raising talk of Fed rate hikes as inflation stays sticky.

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Anthropic widens Claude Cowork AI to mobile, shifts focus before IPO

July 7, 2026, 4:57 PM EDT. Anthropic is making its Claude Cowork agentic AI platform available on mobile, targeting less busywork on the job. The firm now puts the focus on augmenting human productivity instead of automation. Anthropic says the move could help its pitch to investors as it lines up an initial public offering (IPO) and as buyers look for AI that boosts workforce performance.

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Cocoa Hits Six-Month High as West African Floods Add to Supply Fears

July 7, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT.Cocoa prices jumped Tuesday, with September ICE NY cocoa up 1.14% and London cocoa rising 1.02%. Both hit six-month highs after heavy rains in Ivory Coast and Ghana disrupted cocoa farming and shipping. Flooding has increased worries about crop disease risk and lower harvests. Markets are also watching medium-term threats tied to the El Niño weather pattern, which usually brings drier spells and stress on West African cocoa trees. Early forecasts for the 2026/27 harvest in Ivory Coast call for an 18% drop in output. But some pressure remains from higher cocoa inventories, now close to two-year highs, and reports of stronger cocoa exports out of Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Weak demand is in focus as well, with North American and European cocoa grinding down on the year, weighing on the market.

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LQ ETF Slides, Hits Oversold Mark as RSI Sinks

July 7, 2026, 4:55 PM EDT. LQ ETF shares fell to $23.71 on Tuesday, landing in oversold range with a Relative Strength Index at 28.3. That’s under the usual 30 line traders watch for exhausted momentum. The S&P 500’s RSI was at 55.2, staying near neutral. LQ trades between $23.50 and $25.22 this past year and is now close to the bottom of that band, off 0.6% on the day. RSI watchers often see oversold signals as spots where selling may have run out of steam and a bounce is possible. Traders are waiting to see if LQ can catch a bid or keeps slipping ahead.

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Caterpillar Sinks, Pulling Dow Back Under 53,000

July 7, 2026, 4:54 PM EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 131.35 points to end at 52,924.56, down 0.25%, as Caterpillar dropped 5.8%. The move in Caterpillar wiped out about 335 points on the Dow-over twice the index’s full decline-because the Dow is price-weighted. Most S&P 500 stocks finished higher, though weakness in chip names hit the major indexes. The Nasdaq Composite slid 1.16% with losses in AI and semis like Micron and SanDisk. Samsung Electronics eased up despite upbeat profit guidance, raising questions about how long the AI chip strength can last. Caterpillar’s fall followed its Skycatch purchase, but investors remained skeptical. The day was another example of how single big-ticket stocks can move the Dow out of sync with the wider market.

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ASX 200 Faces Pressure as Hormuz Tensions, AI Stock Slump Hit Sentiment

July 7, 2026, 4:53 PM EDT. Strait of Hormuz attacks and a sharp sell-off in AI names on Wall Street are weighing on the Australian sharemarket (ASX 200) ahead of Wednesday trade, with futures down 0.23%. Three oil tankers were hit, fueling worries about supply just as markets hoped shipping would stabilize. The S&P 500 lost 0.4% with the Nasdaq off 1.2% as Micron dropped 5% and Intel fell 9.1%. Brent crude popped 2.9% to $74.11, stoking inflation jitters as bond yields climbed. AI valuations stay under scrutiny, even with upbeat forecasts out of Samsung.

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Vera Therapeutics (VERA) Gains After Trutakna FDA Nod, Analysts Stay Positive

July 7, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT. Shares of Vera Therapeutics NASDAQ:VERA jumped 7.05% to $42.96 after the FDA gave accelerated approval to Trutakna for adults with primary IgA nephropathy, which causes proteinuria from abnormal IgA antibody deposits. The focus now moves to Vera’s blinded ORIGIN 3 kidney function data expected in Q3 2026. Trutakna is the first drug aimed at the BAFF and APRIL immune proteins tied to this disease. The $203 million market cap boost is roughly a third of Vera’s cash. BofA Securities and others kept their buy call, with a $70 price target. The approval trades FDA risk for launch risk now.

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FISV, PENG, PFG on Watch After Hours as Nasdaq Drops on AI Valuation Worries

July 7, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT. Stocks finished lower Tuesday, with the Nasdaq falling as worries over AI valuations dragged tech names. The Dow touched a record but couldn’t hold gains. Traders kept an eye on Fiserv (FISV), Pioneer Energy Services (PENG), and Principal Financial Group (PFG) after the close as the market stayed defensive. Tech weakness showed up again, with investors sticking to financial and energy stocks.

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Celestica TSX:CLS taps Steven Dorwart as new CCS president, shares up 136% in 12 months

July 7, 2026, 4:36 PM EDT. Celestica TSX:CLS named Steven Dorwart president of its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions segment, replacing Jason Phillips. Dorwart has spent 21 years at the company and steps in at a time when AI and cloud infrastructure drive CCS business. Celestica shares traded at CA$498.11, up 20.1% this year and 136.7% over 12 months, showing strong market interest in the CCS unit. The price slipped 3.9% in the past month. Dorwart’s performance will be key for revenue and margin trends in AI and cloud. Analyst consensus targets hover near CA$648.86, with Simply Wall St still flagging valuation risks as the stock trades roughly 58% premium to fair value. Investors should look for quality cash flow with high non-cash earnings in focus and watch for Dorwart’s influence in upcoming earnings calls.

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Oil jumps after Iran attacks vessels in Hormuz; US pulls Iran oil sales license

July 7, 2026, 4:35 PM EDT.Oil prices climbed after Iran hit three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, shaking up a key shipping route. Brent crude futures climbed 5% to over $75.50, with US WTI crude up near $72. The US Treasury yanked a license that let Iran sell sanctioned oil, cutting into a recent US-Iran deal. It’s the second round of Iranian attacks on shipping since a ceasefire, adding to tension in the area. Some ships diverted course, and risks for tankers remain. Despite more fighting, talks between the US and Iran go on, but sources told Reuters the future of the deal is shaky.

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US Stocks Fall as Samsung’s AI Chip Warning Hits Semis

July 7, 2026, 4:33 PM EDT.US stocks slipped Tuesday as the S&P 500 dropped 0.27%, the Nasdaq lost 0.64%, and the Dow Jones gave up 0.27%. The PHLX semiconductor index tumbled 4.4% after Samsung Electronics posted a bullish Q2 outlook, raising worries over how strong AI chip demand will hold up. Even as chips sank, most S&P 500 groups moved higher, with energy climbing 1.6% as tensions flared near the Strait of Hormuz. Micron Technology and SanDisk sold off hard. Analysts are seeing a move away from AI and some caution about valuation after a strong run. Pressure on chip stocks also came from China’s focus on local AI chips and Nvidia’s tighter China market access. SpaceX dropped 5% in its Nasdaq 100 debut. Most stocks held up even as the biggest names took hits.

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Oil Prices Jump Over 3% as U.S. Tightens Iran Sanctions, Tanker Attacks Hit Strait of Hormuz

July 7, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT. Oil shot up more than 3% Tuesday after the U.S. pulled a general license for Iranian crude sales, aiming for tougher sanctions. Brent crude closed at $74.16 a barrel and went higher in after-hours. U.S. West Texas Intermediate moved up too. This came after strikes on three tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil shipments, pushing up regional tensions. The U.S. called Iran’s moves unacceptable. Analysts expect volatility to stick around as supply worries grow. U.S.-Iran talks have stalled with harsh words on both sides. Separately, Ukrainian forces hit Russian tankers tied to sanction dodging, adding more risk for global energy flows.

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Clarity Pharmaceuticals' copper theranostics pipeline draws investor focus as cancer trials move ahead

July 7, 2026, 4:31 PM EDT. Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CU6) is attracting attention from investors as it pushes ahead with copper-based theranostic programs for cancer, including prostate and paediatric types. Its Targeted Copper Theranostics platform is in Phase III trials like AMPLIFY and CLARIFY. Clarity posted annual losses of A$96.25 million, and the stock has moved sharply on investor sentiment swings. Regulatory wins could turn trial momentum into revenue, but market targets stretch from A$0.76 up to A$51, showing just how split expectations are for Clarity. Investors are watching for near-term updates from trials and regulators, especially on prostate and NET imaging. The company still faces steady losses, dilution risk, and an unproven record on commercialization that all factor into long-term value.

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Hedge Funds Adjust Amazon (AMZN) Positions; Olstein Capital Sells Out

July 7, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT. Data from 51 recent 13F filings as of June 30, 2026, shows Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) shares in the portfolios of 38 hedge funds. 13F data includes only long positions, so short bets aren’t captured. Some names, including GAMMA Investing LLC, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co., and Greenfield Savings Bank, increased their Amazon holdings. Olstein Capital Management dropped its AMZN spot entirely. Moves varied from big buys to smaller cuts. The mixed shifts point to patchy institutional conviction in Amazon going into earnings, and show how managers are repositioning around the stock.

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