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Shares in Asian chip firms plunge further as AI sell-off continues
Shares in companies linked to AI have plunged further after disappointing results from the South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, which sent the country’s stock market tumbling for a second day in a row .
Why America's super rich have embraced the appeal of British soccer teams
As the dust settles after the FIFA World Cup, soccer fans' attention turns to the start of Europe's domestic league seasons. The English Premier League — by some distance the most popular soccer league in the world — ki…
‘We already have wills’: We’re in our 60s with $1.5 million. How do we prevent family drama among our heirs?
‘We already have wills’: We’re in our 60s with $1.5 million. How do we prevent family drama among our heirs? “I realize that probate can be lengthy, public and expensive.” Read at source
Actress Elisha Cuthbert sells her West Hollywood home for $1.9 million after price cut
Hollywood actress Elisha Cuthbert has officially sold her lavish Los Angeles home for $1.93 million, days after the property was put back on the market with a significant discount.
Minister apologizes as Korean leveraged ETF investors nurse heavy losses amid chip stock rout
South Korea's finance minister apologized on Wednesday after retail investors racked up heavy losses from leveraged bets on stocks, following rule changes earlier this year.
BTS' concerts have been so successful, it's now bad for its own agency Hybe's shares
Despite the success of BTS powering South Korea's largest K-pop agency Hybe to a stellar set of second quarter results, the agency saw as much as 2.845 trillion won ($1.96 billion) wiped from its market cap in less than…
Sensorion announces 50-for-1 reverse stock split
Reverse share split by the exchange of 50 existing shares with a par value of €0.10 for 1 new share with a par value of €5
Iran fires missiles at U.S. forces in Middle East, ending ceasefire lull
This blog is closed. Below is a roundup of the developments in Iran and the Middle East on Monday, June 1.
Asian technology stocks extend sell-off with SoftBank down 7% as AI plays take a hit
Asian technology stocks extended their sell-off on Wednesday, with semiconductor names leading declines after another weak session in the U.S.
Deutsche Bank Q2 2026 slides: record H1 profit, 20-quarter growth streak
ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS – Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”, “the Company”, “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced record net income of $461.1 million, or $6.52 per diluted common share, for the first six months of…
Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) is down -6.40 (-1.49%).
Seagate’s earnings are welcome news for the battered AI trade
The storage maker’s June-quarter results come in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations, and the stock rallies after hours
Cattle Bouncing Back Higher on Tuesday
Live cattle futures are up $1.97 to $3.30 across most contracts at midday. Early bids of $228 are being reported which is just slightly lower than the $230-231 trade from last week. Feeder cattle futures are showing fro…
Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) is down -6.40 (-1.49%).
Soybeans Bounce on Tuesday Ratings Slip
Soybeans posted a modest recovery on Tuesday following sharp Monday losses, with contracts up 2 ½ to 6 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 3 3/4 cents higher at $11.78. Soymeal futures were $1 to…
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law to ban 'nudify' apps
Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, sued Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to challenge a law that would ban so-called nudify apps in the state.
Stocks Mixed on Earnings Results and Weakness in Chipmakers
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.738%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.05%,…
Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause
Oil rose sharply in Asia trading, following renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.
Ford matches GM in one crucial way, and the stock jumps
DEARBORN, Mich. and NEW YORK and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Four leading American companies – BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Company, and Google – have come together to launch the Alliance for…
Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV
It is the first so-named vehicle for Audi and the latest in a product push aimed at the heart of the American market, where the brand has struggled over the past several quarters.
Precision Drilling (PDS) Reports Q2 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
Precision Drilling (PDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.38 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurr…
Corn Closes Turnaround Tuesday with Strength
Corn futures took back much of the Monday weakness, with contracts closing 5 to 6 ¾ cents in the front months and steady to 2 cents higher in the deferreds. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 6 3/4 ce…
Kimi K3: DeepSeek 2.0, or is this Time Different?
On January 27, 2025, a relatively unknown Chinese-based artificial intelligence company shook up Wall Street. At the time, the AI buildout was in the early innings, and the majority of leading U.S-based technology stock…