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Dow rises as S&P 500 edges higher, chip stocks remain under pressure

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 ended higher on Monday, while the Nasdaq Composite closed lower as weakness in semiconductor stocks offset gains in other sectors ahead of a pivotal week for corporate earnings, inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The Dow gained 262.83 points, or 0.51%, to close

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Here’s why the Uber stock price is in a free fall

Uber stock price is in a free fall this year and is trading at the lowest level since April last year. It has plunged by over 35% from its highest point since September last year. This retreat has pushed its market capitalization from a record high of $206 billion to the current $134 billion. So,

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Economy

Here’s why flying car stocks like Joby and Archer Aviation falling

Top flying car stocks such as Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation have tumbled this year, wiping out billions of dollars in market value. Joby Aviation shares have fallen 48% year to date and 60% over the past 12 months, while Archer Aviation has declined 37% and 57%, respectively, despite both companies moving closer to commercial

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Dow gains as Apple offsets chip weakness, S&P 500 closes near flat

US stocks ended mixed on Friday as gains in the Dow Jones Industrial Average were offset by weakness in semiconductor stocks, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on global markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 235 points, or 0.5%, supported by a 3% gain in Apple

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EasyJet reports sharp Q3 profit drop despite stronger summer demand

EasyJet reported a 70% year-on-year decline in fiscal third-quarter profit on Thursday. The airline said disruption from the Iran war had increased costs during the quarter. However, it added that consumer confidence was strengthening as the peak summer travel period approached. Quarterly earnings came in at £85 million. That was sharply lower than the £286

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Intel stock earnings could expose the fault line beneath its AI comeback

Intel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) heads into Thursday’s earnings with expectations running ahead of a turnaround story. Shares remain up more than 160% this year despite falling over 30% from June’s high, as investors bet that AI-server demand can revive the company’s processor business and support its manufacturing ambitions. Wall Street expects second-quarter revenue of about

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Dow jumps 380 points as chip rally lifts Wall Street ahead of Big Tech earnings

US stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday, led by a strong rebound in semiconductor shares as investors looked past geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and focused on the upcoming wave of Big Tech earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 384.46 points, or 0.74%, to close at 52,223.72. The S&P 500 gained 0.86%

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AMD stock gets a big boost from Microsoft ahead of AI event

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock is pushing higher on Monday morning after the chipmaker announced a major, full-stack expansion of its strategic partnership with Microsoft (MSFT). The centerpiece of the new deal is MSFT committing to deploy AMD Helios Rackscale Solution “at scale” within its Azure cloud infrastructure. AMD shares have been a blockbuster investment

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Brent and WTI crude oil prices target $100 as analysts warn of a forever war

Crude oil prices continued rising on Hyperliquid as investors reacted to the ongoing escalation between the US and Iran. Brent jumped to $88.7, with its 24-hour volume soaring to $59 million. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark, rose to $83.62, with the volume rising to $111.2 million. Crude oil prices jump on US-Iran war

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Big tech earnings outlook: Wall Street demands receipts on $700B AI spree

As the second-quarter earnings season of 2026 approaches its most critical stretch, the global equity market finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. For over two years, a relentless, AI-driven bull run has propelled mega-cap technology valuations to historically elevated levels. However, the narrative on trading desks has undergone a fundamental shift. The era of rewarding

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