Lloyds Rises 148.8% Over Five Years; Investors Weigh Selling After Rally
August 7, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT. Lloyds Banking Group LSE:LLOY shares have climbed 148.8% from their 2020 low, approaching levels last seen in 2008, now trading at 115.9p with a market capitalisation of £67.3bn. The lender has seen its net interest margins improve on the back of higher UK interest rates, even as a sluggish housing market and cost-of-living crisis weigh on consumer lending. The share price is nearing the 2026 high of 117.9p.
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NYSE Traders Monitor Stock Index Data on August 4, 2026
August 7, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT.Traders are seen at work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, where a screen shows stock market index data on August 4, 2026. The scene underscores live trading and the tracking of market movements at a major global financial centre.
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Asian Stocks Diverge After US Decline; Oil Climbs Over 1%
August 7, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT. Asian equities posted a mixed showing after US stocks edged lower, with the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo slipping 0.3% to 65,500.10. Oil prices rose sharply, advancing by more than 1%. Pressure on AI-linked and chipmaker stocks subsided, as investors treaded carefully amid ongoing volatility in global markets.
Asian Shares Are Mixed After US Stocks Fal…
S&P 500 Adds $2.1 Trillion as Bitcoin Holds Around $64K
August 7, 2026, 4:11 AM EDT. The S&P 500 climbed 3.12% this month, increasing its market value by $2.1 trillion to a total of $70.5 trillion, while Bitcoin hovered close to $64,600, up around 2%. The equities advance is led by AI, semiconductor, and mega-cap stocks, areas largely disconnected from crypto. Bitcoin is pressured by higher bond yields, a drop in stablecoin supply, and lingering regulatory issues, leaving it outside the main drivers lifting Wall Street.
S&P 500 Adds $2.1 Trillion in a Month as B…
Bitcoin Whales Gather $1.2B as ETF Inflows Hit Highest in Four Months
August 7, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT.Major Bitcoin holders have acquired more than 20,000 BTC, valued at $1.2 billion, since July 29, even as Bitcoin remains below $65,000. According to Santiment’s on-chain data, large holders are accumulating while smaller investors reduce holdings, boosting prospects for Bitcoin to surpass $70,000. At the same time, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $754.69 million in net inflows this week, the largest since April, reflecting renewed interest from institutions.
Bitcoin Whales Snap Up $1.2 Billion Worth …
Live Stock Market Updates: August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026, 4:09 AM EDT. Market coverage went live at 4:00 AM EDT on August 7, 2026, with updates ongoing at 4:05 AM EDT. Follow for real-time stock market news and the latest financial data.
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Oxford BioMedica Drops 24% After Profit Warning and Reduced 2026 Outlook
August 7, 2026, 4:08 AM EDT. Oxford BioMedica PLC (LSE:OXB) slumped 19% to 479p after lowering its 2026 forecast. The cell and gene therapy firm faced heavy selling pressure from investors following the profit warning and downgraded guidance.
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