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03:37pm, Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025
The S&P 500 dipped as weaker US services data raised growth concerns. Earnings from Palantir and Pfizer impressed, while Marriott and Caterpillar showed mixed results amid trade relief and Fed rate cut talks. Market caution persists.
03:36pm, Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) raised its profit outlook despite higher import tariffs boosting costs. Strong demand and strategic pricing help offset expenses, showcasing resilience amid global trade challenges as the pharma giant aims for a solid year-end finish.
03:34pm, Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025
BP unveils its largest oil discovery in Brazil's Santos basin in 25 years with the Bumerangue block, boosting prospects ahead of October's auction. Equinor eyes nearby blocks, while Petrobras leads Brazil's booming offshore oil sector.
03:34pm, Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025
Palantir (PLTR) shares surged 6% after a record $1B Q2 revenue fueled by AI demand. Q2 sales jumped 48% YoY, with profits and forecasts beating estimates. Despite soaring value, some analysts warn the stock's high valuation may not be sustainable.
10:53am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
Wall Street rebounds as Fed rate cut hopes rise after weak jobs data. Dow gains 135 points; Apple and Nvidia lead tech rally. Growth stocks Joby Aviation and Blade Air soar, while energy lags. Market eyes upcoming earnings amid cautious optimism.
10:52am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $29B pay package, mostly stock options tied to ambitious production and valuation goals. TSLA shares rally as market bets on Musk's leadership fueling future explosive growth.
10:51am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
Mega-cap stocks surged Monday with Palantir (+3%), Google (+2.8%), AMD, and Nvidia leading gains amid earnings and rate cut optimism. Mid- and small-caps saw sharp moves, including IDEXX (+25%) and CommScope (+67%) on strong Q2 results.
10:50am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
AMD shares have more than doubled from recent lows amid strong demand for Ryzen and EPYC chips. Ahead of earnings, high expectations fuel optimism, but any miss could trigger sharp volatility in this unpredictable semiconductor sector.
10:49am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Electrolux to BBB- citing flat cash flow and rising costs from U.S. tariffs, fines, and restructuring. Despite slow revenue growth, cost cuts and margin gains support a stable outlook amid ongoing debt challenges.
10:43am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
The EU pauses retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. for six months after a trade truce under Trump's administration. Steel, aluminum, and auto sectors breathe easier, but uncertainty remains amid ongoing tariff negotiations.
10:42am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
Boeing shares dipped 1.3% as 3,200 IAM District 837 machinists struck over pay and contract terms, risking defense production delays. The union rejected Boeing's 20% wage hike offer, demanding better respect and compensation.
10:42am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
Japan plans a 6% minimum wage hike-the largest in 20+ years-aiming to boost real wages amid inflation. This move, led by PM Ishiba, targets stronger growth but challenges small businesses, influencing market dynamics and BOJ policy.
10:41am, Monday, Aug 04, 2025
Oil prices dropped to their lowest since July as OPEC+ confirmed a 547,000 bpd production boost, reversing previous cuts. Geopolitical tensions and US sanctions on Russian crude add uncertainty, but supply gains keep downward pressure on prices.
06:46am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Chevron's Q2 net income dropped 43% to $2.49B due to sliding oil prices and Hess acquisition costs. Adjusted EPS beat estimates at $1.77, driven by higher production and refining gains. Chevron aims for $1B in annual cost cuts post-acquisition.
02:20am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Roblox (RBLX) surged 10% after Q2 results beat expectations with $1.44B net bookings (+51%) and 111.8M daily users (+41%). Despite wider losses, strong user growth and raised Q3 guidance highlight robust momentum in its expanding gaming platform.
02:17am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
MicroStrategy's latest profit boost stems from new accounting treatment of its Bitcoin holdings, not core business growth. This accounting twist raises questions about valuing the company amid volatile crypto-driven earnings.
02:13am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) is expanding its AI and edge computing capabilities with a new asset, aiming to boost its position in the AI market. Details remain scarce, but the move has sparked investor interest and lifted Lumen's stock.
02:12am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Coinbase (COIN) missed revenue estimates as transaction fees, its main income source, fell due to lower crypto trading volumes. With weak subscription fees, the exchange faces mounting pressure amid ongoing market volatility and revenue diversification challenges.
02:08am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Amazon's AWS Q2 revenue rose 18% to $30.9B, outperforming estimates but facing strong competition from Microsoft and Alphabet, who report faster cloud growth fueled by AI investments. AWS plans global expansion despite supply challenges.
02:03am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Reddit (NYSE: REDT) shares surged after strong earnings driven by rising ad demand and solid user engagement. The social platform's niche appeal and expanding monetization are attracting investor interest amid shifting digital ad budgets.
01:57am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Goldman Sachs plans to acquire a major stake in Froneri, the $17B global ice cream giant, boosting its growth alongside Nestlé and PAI Partners. This move underscores strong investor confidence in the resilient frozen dessert market.
01:51am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
NIO shares jumped 10% after launching the Onvo L90 SUV, featuring a battery rental option and a 605 km range. The competitively priced model challenges Li Auto amid regulatory shifts targeting aggressive EV pricing.
01:43am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) hits an all-time low as its A$3.6B Brisbane casino joint venture deal collapses. With A$41M repayment due and A$1.4B debt refinancing looming, the company faces a critical financial crossroads amid plunging investor confidence.
08:17am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
China's regulators questioned Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) over privacy risks in its AI H20 chips amid U.S. export controls and anti-monopoly probes. Despite scrutiny, Nvidia's stock rises as demand and geopolitical tensions shape its China market outlook.
07:05am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META) surged 9% and 12%+ after beating earnings expectations, fueled by Azure's cloud growth and Meta's strong ad revenue outlook. Their gains boosted tech futures, highlighting AI-driven growth amid cautious 2024 markets.
06:41am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Gold rebounds 0.8% near $3,301 amid rising tariff fears ahead of Trump's August 1 deadline, while copper plunges over 4% due to new U.S. tariffs on semi-finished products. Fed's steady rates keep gold gains capped as trade tensions drive market volatility.
06:24am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Avolta (SWISS: AVOLz) beat Q2 2025 growth expectations with 6% organic revenue rise despite a 6.1% FX drag. Core EBITDA grew 4% to CHF416M, and free cash flow jumped 9%, supporting its 2027 growth and margin targets amid mixed regional trends.
05:52am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Unilever (ULVR) beat Q2 sales forecasts with 3.8% growth driven by pricing power amid cost pressures. The planned Magnum Ice Cream demerger signals strategic focus, while steady profits and unchanged guidance reflect cautious confidence.
05:31am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
British American Tobacco beat H1 2025 estimates with a 1.7% profit rise, driven by a 3.7% revenue boost in the U.S. from its Velo nicotine pouches. This signals growing momentum in nicotine alternatives amid declining traditional tobacco sales.
05:28am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Veolia's Q2 revenue rose 2% to €10.5B, with EBITDA up 5.5%, matching forecasts. The firm upheld its 2025 targets, signaling steady growth despite modest gains. Investors await signs of stronger momentum amid a cautious market outlook.
04:15am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
SCOR SE beat Q2 estimates with net income 12.5% above consensus, aided by fewer natural disasters and strong Life & Health results. However, revenue missed, expenses rose, and legal disputes with Covéa pose ongoing risks.
03:47am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Shell reports Q2 adjusted earnings of $4.26B, beating estimates despite a decline from last year. The company plans $3.5B in buybacks, boosts cost-cutting, and focuses on LNG growth, driving an 8% stock gain in 2025 amid market challenges.
07:40am, Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Adidas shares dropped 7% as U.S. tariffs hit Q2 profits and may lead to higher U.S. prices. CEO warns tariffs could dampen demand but maintains full-year outlook despite challenges from inflation, supply chain tweaks, and soft U.S. sales growth.
07:32am, Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Toyota (NYSE: TM) halts production at 14 lines across 8 Japan plants amid tsunami warnings, disrupting output and supply chains. The pause highlights risks natural disasters pose to automakers' operations and financial results.
07:31am, Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Panasonic Energy's Q1 operating income surged 47% YoY, boosted by AI-driven energy storage demand despite U.S. tariffs and EV tax credit cuts. The company expands U.S. production and maintains strong profit outlook amid fierce EV battery competition.
07:15am, Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Morgan Stanley Lifts Nvidia Price Target 14% to $200 on AI Surge, AMD and Broadcom Also in Spotlight
Morgan Stanley raised Nvidia's price target to $200, citing strong AI demand and the upcoming Blackwell GPU launch. AMD and Broadcom also saw target hikes, signaling robust momentum for AI-driven semiconductor stocks ahead.
07:08am, Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Novo Nordisk shares plunged 23% after naming insider Maziar Doustdar as CEO and cutting 2025 sales growth forecasts due to weaker U.S. demand for Wegovy and Ozempic amid rising competition from compounded GLP-1 therapies.
07:05am, Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Hyperscale Data (NYSE: GPUS) confirms its $10M XRP holdings remain on its balance sheet amid plans to spin off Ault Capital by 2025. The company starts weekly XRP updates, reinforcing its focus as a data center operator with strategic crypto treasury management.
07:03am, Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Humana (NYSE: HUM) raised its 2025 profit forecast, citing stable medical costs and strong Medicare Advantage membership. The insurer beat earnings estimates with $6.27/share, driving shares up nearly 5% amid renewed market confidence.
08:47am, Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025
Marti Technologies Pivots: Allocates 20% of Cash Reserves to Bitcoin with Eye on 50% Crypto Exposure
Marti Technologies (NYSE American: MRT) plans to allocate 20% of its cash reserves to Bitcoin, with potential to increase to 50%, aiming to hedge risks. The Turkey-based mobility firm will secure crypto via regulated custodians, signaling a bold treasury shift.