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Bond yields continued to climb on Thursday as oil prices rose amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

FTSE 100 up 163 points at 10,749 Index hits highest since 3 March Inflation eases to 2.6% from 2.8%, but core CPI unmoved Brent crude oil hits 6-week high Wetherspoon's, Greencore, Mulberry, Liontrust post updates 3.12pm: Super Micro with super update An exception to the selling...

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Today, July 21, 2026, memory-chip leaders rallied, leading stocks higher even as investors weighed geopolitical and tariff risks.

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(Bloomberg) -- Super Micro Computer Inc. shares rose more than 15% in extended trading after the server maker issued preliminary quarterly results saying its order backlog rose to a record in excess of $60 billion.Most Read from BloombergApple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur SalesChina AI Sensation Moonshot’s Gamble on Big Models Pays OffYemen’s Houthis to Impose Maritime Blockade on Saudi ArabiaTrump Vows 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods Using Depression-Era LawUS All

Bullion hit a one-week high as investors bought the dip while monitoring geopolitical risks and Fed rate expectations.

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he isn’t bullish on long-dated Treasurys and stocks at current prices. “I would not be a buyer” of long-dated Treasurys, Dimon said on the “Master Investor Podcast” released late yesterday, citing current interest and inflation rates. Dimon also said he hasn’t bought any stocks recently, noting that corporate profits are currently very high.

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(Bloomberg) -- Charles Schwab Corp. reported earnings that topped estimates as retail investors continued to jump in and out of the market amid volatility sparked by geopolitical uncertainty.Most Read from BloombergYemen’s Houthis to Impose Maritime Blockade on Saudi ArabiaChina AI Sensation Moonshot’s Gamble on Big Models Pays OffTrump Vows 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods Using Depression-Era LawMoonshot’s Kimi K3 May Be More About Memory Than ComputeUS Strikes Iran in Escalating Campaign After Tr

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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated in recent days, reviving concerns about oil prices, inflation, and the global economic outlook. Although the uncertainty has added another source of volatility, the S&P 500 remains within 2% of its all-time high, suggesting investors expect the broader economic impact to remain contained.Claim 55% Off TipRanks Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions Subscribe to TipRanks Sma

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JPMorgan is preparing to raise its quarterly dividend by 10% after clearing the Federal Reserve's stress test, reinforcing confidence in its capital strength and shareholder return strategy.

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Tuesday's inflation report was good news for one of the market's most rate-sensitive dividend payers.

Investing.com -- U.S.-listed shares of gold mining companies dropped in morning hours trading on Thursday, gold prices retreated, pressured by a surge in oil prices that reignited inflation concerns and clouded the outlook for U.S. interest rates.

Investing.com -- U.S. stock index futures were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed lingering Middle East tensions, and focused on corporate earnings and further signs that U.S. inflationary pressures are easing.

Chinese rival to Micron could shake up the chip market, U.S. will put 25% tariff on some Brazilian goods, United Airlines raises full-year guidance, and more news to start your day.

<body><p>STORY: From SK Hynix shares yo-yoing to Apple suing OpenAI...</p><p>This is AI Weekly.</p><p>:: AI Weekly</p><p>SK Hynix shares went on a wild ride after its U.S. listing last week.</p><p>Shares plunged 15% in trading on Monday, marking the South Korean chip giant's biggest one-day fall on record.</p><p>But the firm's stock bounced back almost 13% later in the week.</p><p>It followed gains made in U.S. tech stocks after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and upbeat analyst forecasts for AI memory demand.</p><p>Meta plans to produce AI chips this September.</p><p>That's according to a memo seen by Reuters.</p><p>The move would help Meta gain more independence from chip suppliers like Nvidia.</p><p>Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees.</p><p>The U.S. tech giant alleged misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-maker's move into consumer hardware.</p><p>It accused OpenAI of orchestrating an effort to acquire and exploit Apple's confidential information through former employees, recruiting practices and supplier relations.</p><p>OpenAI said in a statement they "have no interest in other companies’ trade secrets."</p><p>IBM shares plunged by a quarter in one day.</p><p>Investors sold off after the U.S. tech company signaled the AI infrastructure boom has drawn spending away from the software sector.</p><p>IBM said it expected revenue to rise just 1% in the second quarter, falling short of Wall Street hopes.</p><p>The announcement added to worries over a software industry already rocked by the rise of AI tools.</p><p>And TSMC raised it forecast for capital spending by up to 14% for this year.</p><p>It comes after the chipmaker and major Nvidia supplier posted a 77% jump in second-quarter profit of $22 billion.</p><p>That was well ahead of market forecasts and the firm's ninth straight quarter of double-digit percentage growth.</p><p>Looking ahead, capital expenditure for this year is forecast to now be between $60 billion and $64 billion.</p></body>

July 15 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed softer-than-expected producer inflation data and a flurry of corporate earnings, while PayPal surged on

Investing.com -- U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday after softer inflation data and a strong start to the corporate earnings season boosted investor sentiment, with markets weighing whether resilient corporate profits can continue to support Wall Street’s record rally despite lingering geopolitical risks.

US stocks appeared set for a steady start on Wednesday as investors drew confidence from strong bank earnings and a softer-than-expected inflation report the day before, even as oil prices remained elevated following fresh US strikes on Iran. Nasdaq futures were up 0.5% ahead of the opening...

Stocks looked set to rise again on Wednesday, building on gains from the previous session that were powered by a solid start to the second-quarter earnings season and cooler-than-expected inflation data. Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.4%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 81 points, or 0.2%.

Wall Street digests a cooler than expected inflation read and ASML's bullish outlook on the AI bo

Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street following a report that showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected. Shares in computer chipmaker SK Hynix rose 9.4%, while those of Samsung Electronics surged 6.1%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng edged up 1.5% to 24,701.10, while the Shanghai Composite lost 0.2% to 3,957.79 after the Chinese government reported the economy expanded at a 4.3% annualized pace in April-June, slowing sharply from 5% in the first quarter of the year.

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Tuesday following cooler-than-expected inflation numbers, despite elevated geopolitical tensions remaining in place. Cryptocurrency24-Hour Gains +/-Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. EDT)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)+3.50%$64,752.40Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) +4.72%$1,876.36XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) +3.52%$1.10Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) +2.93%$77.59Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) +2.64%$0.07403 Crypto Market Rallies Bitcoin hit $65,000 for the first time in over three weeks, while Et