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AstraZeneca slides after report of Bristol Myers merger talks leaves analysts 'perplexed'
AstraZeneca shares dropped as much as 7% on Monday after a report that the company had discussed a potential mega-merger with Bristol Myers Squibb, a deal that analysts said would be a surprising strategic move for one …
The gap between big tech and the rest of the market just vanished. Here’s what it means for investors.
In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what’s on radar this week after the US stock market hit new highs, including the Fed meeting and inflation numbers. They’l…
Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Crude oil prices fell sharply while stocks and government bonds rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and claimed peace talks were about to resume.
What the market is saying about the U.S. intervention to prop up the yen
U.S. support for Japanese efforts to bolster the country's struggling currency has offered a sharp bounce for the yen in recent sessions, strengthening some 5% before paring gains on Monday.
Exclusive-CXMT plans second chip plant in Beijing and is in talks on its funding, sources say
Aug 3 (Reuters) - CXMT, China's largest chipmaker by market value, is considering building a second memory-chip plant in Beijing and is in financing talks with a tech manufacturing hub backed by the local government, tw…
SpaceX's post-IPO plunge sets tense backdrop for first earnings report
Since its first trade on June 12, SpaceX has lost over $500 billion in market cap, a stunning blow to retail investors who jumped into Elon Musk's rocket company at their first opportunity. The stock is coming off its f…
Joint U.S.-Japanese intervention boosts the yen — but will it be enough?
TOKYO - Tokyo stocks fell on August 3, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 63,445.53, down 1.4%, as electronics and auto shares were sold after coordinated U.S.-Japan yen-buying intervention drove the currency sharply higher…
UK economy faces recession if strait of Hormuz remains closed, EY warns - business live
British manufacturing activity grew for a ninth straight month in July, but at the slowest pace in four months, according to the S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Trump calls off Iran attack, oil prices ease
US stock futures advanced as August begins, kicking off a busy week of earnings and a fresh look at the health of the labor market.
Bull of the Day: Ciena (CIEN)
Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock Ciena Corporation (CIEN) is a leading provider of optical networking equipment, software, and services. Ciena is best known for its optical networking solutions, which use light signals …
Bear of the Day: Boston Beer (SAM)
Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) Boston Beer Co. Inc (SAM) is one of the largest alcohol companies in the United States. The Boston, MA-based company produces beer, malt beverages, and cider products at company-owned breweri…
Wildfires force George and Amal Clooney to evacuate their home in France
A representative for George Clooney confirmed the evacuation to People and shared a letter the couple sent to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond
Why the U.S. stepped in after decades to prop up Japan's yen — and what's at stake
Washington's decision to join Japan in supporting the battered yen has prompted questions over what motivated the rare coordinated intervention, with analysts pointing to concerns over U.S. Treasury markets and Japan's …
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Abundant US Nat-Gas Inventories Weigh on Prices
Nat-gas prices posted modest losses on Friday amid signs of adequate US supplies. As of July 24, EIA nat-gas inventories were +6.4% above their 5-year seasonal average, signaling abundant supplies.
NALCO Q1 FY26-27 slides: profit surges 88% on strong pricing
National Aluminium Company (NALCO) reported a robust Q1 FY27 with Profit After Tax (PAT) surging 88.16% year-on-year to ₹2,002 crore. This strong performance was driven by a 39.17% rise in net sales to ₹5,269 crore, ind…
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 3rd
Adecco Group AG AHEXY is a human resources services company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been 4.3% downward over the last 60 days.
Why is Kioxia stock surging today?
Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) shares rose 12.51% to $548.39 on Tuesday, July 22, driven by a sector-wide rebound, reports of resumed merger talks with Kioxia, and sustained U.S. restrictions on Chinese memory chips. The…
'Winter is coming': Ukraine fears its toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion
Ukrainian officials, drone executives and national security experts are bracing for another extremely difficult winter, fearing that a Russian assault on energy infrastructure could pose the toughest challenge of the wa…
Trump says Iran talks to resume Monday after calling off planned strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he held off on new strikes against the Middle Eastern country, once again raising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that ha…
U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more
Japan's finance ministry said Monday it had conducted a coordinated yen-buying operation with the U.S. Treasury on Friday, marking a rare joint move by the two allies to stem sharp swings in the Japanese currency.
Japan confirms joint yen intervention with US, signals readiness for more action
Official confirmation from both US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Japan's Ministry of Finance removes any ambiguity that had surrounded Friday's suspected intervention, and the explicit pledge from both sides not to hes…
Supply Disruptions Underpin Crude Oil Prices
September WTI crude oil (CLU26) on Friday closed up +1.08 (+1.29%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed down -0.0171 (-0.55%).