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JPMorgan beats profit expectations by the most in five years, as equity-markets revenue surges
Tuesday will deliver one of the most concentrated mornings in recent financial history: JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo will all release second-quarter 2026 …
ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar opposition groups in Thailand
A new analysis of the Myanmar issue by IISS researcher Morgan Michaels looks specifically at the fractured regional diplomatic response to the crisis, and suggests Thailand is the key to a lasting sol…
Mortgage & refinance interest rates today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Rates mixed this morning
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Bull of the Day: Alphabet (GOOG)
In one form or another, most investors already own Alphabet (GOOG). As one of the world's largest publicly traded companies, it ranks as a dominant holding in nearly every major index and ETF. Yet des…
Retail-trader 'bottleneck bros' eyeing AI supply chain can't wait for SK Hynix options
SK Hynix options will debut Tuesday and likely be a smashing success, thanks to record-high retail trading activity and everyday folks trying to find the next big AI success story. The South Korean se…
Business declares war on Pentagon stock buyback, dividend restrictions moving in Senate
Business is declaring war on a provision tucked into a must-pass defense bill that would restrict Pentagon contractors from executing stock buybacks and paying dividends unless they have the Defense D…
A French underwear brand is taking on fast fashion — with an IPO
French underwear brand Le Slip Français made its stock market debut in Paris on Tuesday, betting that consumers will pay for locally made clothing amid competition from ultra-cheap Chinese fast-fashio…
Bear of the Day: Winnebago Industries (WGO)
Winnebago Industries (WGO) is a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) that manufactures and sells recreation vehicles and marine products primarily for use in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities.
Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking years of calm
RIYADH, July 13 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control on Monday, breaking afour-year truce in the conf…
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Surges 9.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) shares soared 9.7% in the last trading session to close at $6.46. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares…
Morning Bid: Fed in the spotlight as Warsh faces Congress
A data-driven snapshot of how Euronext-listed companies are advancing their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
BMW's U.S. business is delivering when it matters most
BMW solidified its position as the top-selling luxury automaker in the U.S. with strong second-quarter sales, a result that comes as many rivals experienced declines.
Stocks Settle Lower as Chipmakers Routed and US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.88%. September E-m…
Why is Baidu stock sliding today?
Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) is down 8.9% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.
Crude Oil Prices Sharply Higher on Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Monday closed up +6.73 (+9.42%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed up +0.1817 (+6.09%).
Corn Fades into Monday’s Close, as Crop Ratings Improve
Corn futures slipped into the Monday close as contracts were mostly 1 ½ to 2 ¾ cents higher. July was down ¼ cent. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price as 1 1/2 cents higher at $4.10.
China exports in June jump at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade
China's trade growth accelerated far more than expected in June, as booming global demand for AI hardware and a rush by U.S. retailers to beat anticipated tariff hikes turbocharged shipments.
Taiwan's second-largest chipmaker starts mass production in Singapore; Citi sees improving outlook
Taiwan's second-largest contract chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), announced Tuesday its first mass-produced silicon photonics wafers manufactured within its Singapore facility.
'Nobody underwrote for that': Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers
Higher-for-longer interest rates were once heralded as an attractive yield driver for private credit investors, but industry professionals say tighter monetary policy is becoming the sector's next maj…
Nat-Gas Prices Settle Lower on Higher US Output and Smaller Exports
Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 2-month low on Monday and settled sharply lower. Signs of stronger US nat-gas output and smaller exports are weighing on prices. Nat-gas production in the Permian Basin ros…
Stocks Settle Lower as Chipmakers Routed and US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.88%. September E-m…
U.S. completes strikes against Iran, while Tehran targets Gulf neighbors
The U.S. has completed its strikes against Iranian military targets for a third consecutive night, while Tehran hit two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and triggered air-raid warnings acro…
Form 4 Ameriprise Financial Inc For: 13 July
Ameriprise Financial executive William F. Truscott, CEO of Global Asset Management, reported the vesting and conversion of 391.6398 shares of phantom stock into Ameriprise common stock on July 9, 2026…