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06:55am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
US stock exchanges poised for strong Q2 earnings, boosted by surging trading volumes amid market volatility from tariffs and geopolitical tensions. CME, ICE, Cboe, and Nasdaq report record volumes, fueled by retail and rising crypto activity.
06:52am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
General Motors (GM) beat Q2 earnings estimates with $2.53 EPS and $47.12B revenue but faces pressure from ongoing 25% tariffs and slowed EV demand. GM cuts full-year outlook, invests $4B in U.S. plants to offset trade headwinds.
06:47am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
China's stock market surged to an 8-month high, led by a $170B hydropower dam in Tibet. Shanghai Composite rose 0.6%, CSI300 jumped 0.8%, and Hang Seng hit its highest since 2021, boosting construction and power stocks sharply.
06:43am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
Enagas CEO warns Europe's hydrogen infrastructure rollout faces 2-3 year delays, pushing key projects like the H2Med corridor beyond 2030. While Spain stays on track, broader EU timelines and energy sector forecasts face uncertainty amid regulatory and funding challenges.
06:38am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
Coal stocks surged as rumors of China cracking down on coal overproduction stirred markets. U.S. miners like Peabody and Warrior Met gained 3-4%, while Glencore and Thungela also rose. Chinese supply cuts could reshape global coal dynamics.
06:34am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
Orange reportedly proposes €4B to acquire full control of MasOrange from KKR, Cinven, and Providence, aiming to strengthen its position in Spain's competitive telecom market. The deal remains non-binding, awaiting further developments.
06:30am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
Tesla's upcoming earnings face scrutiny amid supply chain issues, rising costs, and fierce competition. Investors watch closely to see if the EV leader can maintain delivery pace and margins in a shifting, challenging market landscape.
06:28am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
BoE Governor Andrew Bailey links the UK's rising borrowing costs to a global trend driven by trade tensions and fiscal policy uncertainties, mirroring steeper yield curves seen in multiple countries amid shifting economic conditions.
06:25am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN) plans a new U.S. plant in Virginia, boosting domestic production amid supply chain challenges. This strategic move aims to enhance logistics, secure supply lines, and strengthen its footprint in the competitive pharma manufacturing race.
06:12am, Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
Silicon Valley's xLight raises $40M to develop next-gen EUV laser tech, aiming to boost U.S. chip manufacturing amid rising competition from China and break Europe's ASML monopoly in advanced semiconductor tools.
02:58am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Singapore's central bank invests S$1.1B with top asset managers to boost local equities, part of a S$5B initiative to expand market participation beyond large caps and deepen the stock market amid a 24% STI rise since last year.
02:51am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
RBNZ's Q2 sectoral inflation model shows a slight dip to 2.8% core inflation, while headline inflation rises to 2.7%. Both remain within target, signaling sticky inflation amid economic softness-key for traders eyeing NZ markets and monetary policy.
02:50am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Oil prices held steady amid EU sanctions on Russian energy and rising Middle East output concerns. Brent crude edged up to $69.34, WTI to $67.51, as markets weigh geopolitical risks, US rig counts, and looming tariffs shaping near-term supply.
02:49am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Ryanair (RYAAY) Q2 net profit surged past €820M, boosted by Easter timing and a 21% rise in ticket prices. Strong summer bookings and fare recovery position the airline for solid FY2026 gains despite industry challenges.
02:47am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
JPMorgan expects semiconductor Q2 earnings to meet or exceed forecasts, driven by AI demand and inventory build-up. Key players like Nvidia, Broadcom, and Marvell gain, but trade tensions and tariffs pose risks for H2 2025.
02:44am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) halted all flights due to an IT system failure, causing a system-wide ground stop affecting its main and regional operations. The outage raises concerns over cybersecurity risks amid recent aviation sector attacks.
02:34am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Little Pepe (LILPEPE), the Ethereum Layer 2 meme coin, sold out its presale Stage 6 early, raising $8.8M. With over a million wallets involved, it offers fast, low-fee transactions, DAO governance, and staking rewards, driving strong market momentum.
02:32am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
China's food delivery stocks surged after regulators urged Meituan, JD.com, and Alibaba to curb aggressive price-cutting. This move aims to stabilize margins and foster a healthier market amid intense competition.
02:27am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Avidbank Holdings (NASDAQ: AVBH) is uplisting to Nasdaq and filing a new share offering, aiming to boost visibility, liquidity, and access to investors as it positions for growth amid a shifting banking landscape.
06:00am, Sunday, Jul 20, 2025
Verizon (VZ) readies Q2 2025 earnings with $33.6B revenue estimate. Despite steady 5G and private network wins, foreign currency and high costs pressure margins. Shares lag telecom peers, trading at a forward P/E of 8.6 amid cautious outlook.
07:41am, Friday, Jul 18, 2025
3M (MMM) shares hit a nearly 4-year high as tariff reductions ease cost pressures, boosting profit margin outlooks. Improved cost structures and supply chain management fuel investor confidence amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
07:40am, Friday, Jul 18, 2025
BlackRock-led consortium nears $10B deal for Saudi Aramco's Jafurah gas infrastructure, marking a major foreign investment in Saudi energy and signaling growing global institutional interest in Middle East midstream assets.
07:39am, Friday, Jul 18, 2025
Russia plans to blacklist Meta's WhatsApp, citing national security risks amid a crackdown on foreign apps. This move targets digital sovereignty as Moscow pushes state-backed alternatives, tightening control over its tech landscape by Sept 1.
07:38am, Friday, Jul 18, 2025
Chevron wins arbitration against Exxon, clearing the path for its $53B Hess acquisition and control over Guyana's Stabroek Block. Shares of Chevron and Hess surged on news, boosting Chevron's growth prospects amid recent earnings pressure.
06:48am, Friday, Jul 18, 2025
Vend Marketplaces (OSLO: VENDA) beat Q2 EBITDA expectations by 13.2%, with revenue up 1.6%. Operational efficiency improved, supported by higher ARPA, despite pressure from exiting non-core segments and a tough ad market.
06:46am, Friday, Jul 18, 2025
Reckitt sells its Essential Home unit, including Air Wick and Cillit Bang, to Advent International for $4.8B, retaining a 30% stake. The deal funds a $2.2B special dividend and signals Reckitt's strategic shift amid slowing sales.
04:04am, Friday, Jul 18, 2025
Skanska AB posted a solid Q2 with a 3.9% construction margin, strong residential sales, and SEK 56.7B order intake. Despite a 7% YoY order dip, housing starts doubled, and the company raised its outlook for European residential and Swedish civil construction.
03:10am, Friday, Jul 18, 2025
Billerud's Q2 earnings missed estimates as European packaging demand weakens, with EBITDA down 17% to SEK912M. North America showed strength, but Europe's challenges and rising costs weigh. Analysts cut 2025 EBITDA forecasts amid ongoing market uncertainty.
06:29am, Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
Donald Trump announced Coca-Cola (KO) will switch to real cane sugar in U.S. sodas, replacing high-fructose corn syrup. The move aligns with health initiatives but risks economic fallout for corn syrup producers and may impact competitors like PepsiCo.
06:23am, Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
ABB sets a new quarterly order record, driven by a 37% surge in US demand and AI data center projects. Q2 revenue rose 8% to $8.9B, beating estimates, with strong guidance amid growing AI infrastructure investments.
03:47am, Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
TSMC (NYSE: TSM) posted a record $13.5B Q2 profit, driven by AI chip demand and beating forecasts. Despite trade and currency risks, it projects strong Q3 revenue growth, backed by major clients like Apple and Nvidia.
03:44am, Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
Morgan Stanley upgrades Hiscox (LON: HSX) to "overweight," raising its price target to 1,460p. The insurer's $200M cost-cutting and retail growth plan aims to boost earnings by 26% by 2028, with improved combined ratios and enhanced shareholder returns.
03:41am, Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
PNC Financial Q2 net income rose 11.2% to $1.64B, driven by higher interest income and a jump in fee revenue. Strong loan activity and diversified fee streams helped offset economic uncertainties, mirroring trends seen at major U.S. banks.
03:39am, Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
Rigetti Computing (RGTI) surged 5% after unveiling a modular 36-qubit quantum system that halves error rates versus its last-gen chip, boosting scalability and gate fidelity to 99.5%, aiming for 100+ qubits by year-end.
09:27am, Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025
Morgan Stanley's Q2 earnings rose with a 23% jump in equity trading and $7.6B Institutional Securities revenue, offsetting a 5% drop in investment banking. Net income hit $3.5B amid market volatility and key IPO underwriting wins.
09:20am, Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025
Bank of America's Q2 Earnings Beat EPS but Miss Revenue, Net Interest Income Growth Slows to $14.82B
Bank of America (BAC) beat Q2 earnings estimates with $7.12B profit but missed revenue at $26.61B. Net interest income grew 7% QoQ but fell short of forecasts. Mixed results contrast with stronger peers, raising doubts on BAC's growth momentum.
09:12am, Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) beat earnings estimates, raised full-year guidance, and boosted pharma stocks, easing sector worries. Shares rose 3%, signaling renewed investor confidence amid ongoing market volatility.
09:10am, Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) crushed Q2 estimates with $14.58B revenue, driven by a 36% surge in equities trading and a 22% profit jump to $3.72B. Strong trading amid market volatility bolsters its 23% YTD stock rise and hints at a turbulent H2 ahead.
08:56am, Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025
Apple invests $500M in rare earth miner MP Materials to secure U.S.-made magnets, boosting domestic supply and reducing reliance on China amid growing tech and defense demand. MP's stock jumps as Apple expands its $500B U.S. manufacturing push.
