ExxonMobil, Chevron’s combined profits quadrupled in three months as the Iran war raged
Combined profits of ExxonMobil and Chevron for the second quarter soared more than 300% in three months to more than $26 billion.
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Exxon and Chevron profits surge on rising oil prices due to Iran war
ExxonMobil and Chevron on Friday reported second-quarter profits that surged on rising oil prices due to the Iran war.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq seesaw as 10-year yield surges, Big Tech's AI spending ramps up
US stocks were volatile on Friday morning, after the 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) jumped to its highest level since January 2025 and Big Tech giants reported continued investments in artificial intelligence.
Novo Nordisk shares dive after heart medicine fails trial, dealing another blow toits pipeline
Shares of Novo Nordisk fell as much as 10% on Friday after the drugmaker said a late-stage heart drug trial failed to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events, or MACE, compared to a placebo.
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Microsoft Leads a Surge in Tech Stocks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +1.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +3.36%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26)…
New York sues Kalshi, says prediction market is running 'illegal gambling operation'
New York state sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, alleging that the company is running an "illegal gambling operation."
EV prices aren't following the 'law of used cars,' analyst says — what it means for buyers and sellers
Prices for used electric vehicles are doing something unusual — and the dynamic poses both good and bad news for consumers, according to automotive experts.
Analysis-Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill
By Andrea Shalal and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) – A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concern…
Nova Ltd. (NVMI) Soars 7.4%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
Nova Ltd. NVMI shares soared 7.4% in the last trading session to close at $394.07. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 27% loss …
New Strong Sell Stocks for July 31st
EuroDry Ltd. EDRY is a transportation company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 24.9% downward over the last 60 days.
Mizuho upgrades Circle Internet stock rating to neutral, cuts price target
Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new stake in Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).…
Iran targets strategic U.S. assets in Kuwait, Bahrain after Egypt drone attack
Iran's army said on Friday it had launched attacks on strategic U.S. assets and military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, following the latest wave of U.S. strikes against the Islamic Republic.
Copper may hit new high as AI demand collides with deadly storms, strategists say
Deadly storms that have disrupted copper mines in Chile could amplify market strains, strategists say, as the U.S. and China battle for supply of the critical industrial metal, in turn pushing prices higher.
Apple drops 7%, Amazon surges 12% as investors pick AI winners after earnings
Amazon shares surged on Friday while Apple dropped as investors reacted starkly differently to their June quarter earnings reports.
CXMT's blockbuster debut in Shanghai sets stage for next test against global memory giants
CXMT's blockbuster Shanghai debut has put it in the spotlight, but analysts say closing the technology gap in advanced memory chips, not investor enthusiasm, will determine whether it can challenge the global market lea…
Bear of the Day: Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)
Rural retail powerhouse Tractor Supply Company’s TSCO earnings outlook fell again after its Q2 earnings release on July 23.
Yen remains under pressure after BOJ kept rates unchanged
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members decided to leave the short-term interest rate unadjusted at 1.00%, following the conclusion of its two-day monetary policy review meeting on Friday.
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Microsoft Leads a Surge in Tech Stocks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +1.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +3.36%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26)…
BOJ holds rates at 1%, warns of core inflation exceeding 2% target
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady on Friday, as it warned that core inflation in the country could exceed its 2% target.
New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced early Friday morning that they filed suit against Kalshi for allegedly “running an illegal gambling operation in New York through its predictio…
See Which Recent 13F Filers Hold UBER But Oasis Advisors and Blue Line Capital Exited
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 54 most recent 13F filings for the 06/30/2026 reporting period, and noticed that Uber Technologies Inc (Symbol: UBER) was held by 17 of these funds. When hed…
Wheat Rally Holding at Midday Amid More Black Sea Strikes
The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three exchanges so far on Thursday. Chicago SRW contracts are trading with gains of 8 to 9 cents on Thursday. KC HRW futures are 12 to 13 cents higher at midday. MPLS s…
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s 3-year IPO odyssey may have cost it the ‘golden time’ to go public
Shein won Beijing's approval for a Hong Kong listing after it publicly embraced the Chinese roots it spent years playing down. Now investors are questioning whether that blessing can carry a $40-billion-plus valuation f…
South Korea's 'bipolar' stock market: meltdowns, a record rally and what's to come
South Korea's stock market staged its sharpest reversal on record on Friday, capping a month of wild swings that underscored how tightly the country's equity market has become tied to the global artificial intelligence …