The Kospi Index retreated by over 4% today, July 20, as concerns on the technology sector coincided with the ongoing US-Iran war. It slumped to 6,525 points, down substantially from the year-to-date high of 9,387. Still, despite this weakness, Barclays and UBS analysts believe that top semiconductor stocks have an…
The Hang Seng Index jumped more than 2% on Monday, making it the best-performing major benchmark in Asia as investors bet on fresh Chinese stimulus following a string of weak economic data. The index climbed to 25,103, its highest level since June 5.Hang Seng Index jumps on stimulus hopesHong Kong…
Brent and the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks jumped on Monday, reaching their highest levels since June 12 as the crisis in the Middle East escalated. Even so, Professor John Mearsheimer has warned that this rally could accelerate in the near term.John Mearsheimer warns on crude oil pricesMearsheimer,…
The FTSE 100 Index has held steady in the past few days, reaching its highest point since July 8. It has jumped by nearly 10% from its lowest point in March this year. This article highlights some of the top catalysts for the Footsie Index this week.FTSE 100 Index to…
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…
Andy Burnham will enter Downing Street on Monday with a promise that has eluded successive British prime ministers for more than a decade: reviving economic growth.But unlike his predecessors, Burnham is betting that the answer does not lie in Whitehall. Instead, the incoming Labour leader is proposing a sweeping transfer…
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…
Netflix NFLX shares tumbled on Friday after the streaming giant delivered mixed second-quarter results and announced plans to provide less frequent disclosure of viewer engagement data.This has increased concerns among investors who were already worried about slowing growth and rising competition.The stock fell 8% on Friday, extending its decline for…
SpaceX (SPCX) stock is tumbling further this morning after the firm’s 13th Starship test flight was aborted right before liftoff as several engines failed to start properly.The development adds fuel to the bearish fire that has already assembled a $25 billion wall against billionaire Elon Musk’s space infrastructure and artificial…
Alphabet shares fell on Friday, extending losses from the previous session after a report suggested Google’s flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro artificial intelligence model is running behind schedule.Alphabet GOOGL stock declined about 2% on Friday after falling roughly 4% on Thursday following the report. The weakness came despite continued bullish views…