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South Korean stocks jumped 17%, leading the region’s equity markets higher, as chip and technology shares climbed.

R2 ramp accelerates as software revenue surges 37% on Volkswagen partnership gains.

July 30 (Reuters) - Tesla executives have been told to prepare for a separation of its China business ahead of a potential merger with SpaceX, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing a

(Bloomberg) -- China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted for the first time in five months, adding to signs of slowing economic momentum. Most Read from BloombergChip Stocks Post Biggest Advance Since April 2025: Markets WrapUS Strikes Iran Again as Conflict Spreads Across Middle EastBond Yields at 19-Year High Send Warsh Credibility WarningWarner Bros. Deal Collapse Would Cost the Ellisons $9.8 BillionMicrosoft’s $450 Billion Jump Is Biggest in Stock Market HistoryThe official manufactur

Despite multiple sessions in the red, all three benchmark indexes are on track to close higher this week.

Revenue surged 61% year over year with profitability metrics more than doubling.

Data center pipeline expansion and $70 billion investment plan take center stage.

Base network hits $32 trillion volume as subscription revenue gains traction.

Tesla executives have been told to prepare for a separation of its China business ahead of a potential merger with SpaceX, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the talks. A merger ‌between Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX would raise geopolitical and regulatory hurdles, particularly in China, because SpaceX is a major ‌U.S. defense contractor involved in national security and satellite programs, while Tesla operates wholly owned manufacturing facilities in China.

Enterprise data revenue surged 45% sequentially as AI and server demand accelerated.

Utility raises guidance on strong industrial demand and $78 billion capital plan.

Shares of mexican fast-food chain Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) jumped 12.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter results that beat Wall Street's profit expectations. The fast-casual chain posted adjusted earnings of $0.33 per share, narrowly beating the consensus estimate of $0.32. Revenue grew 9.3% year on year to $3.35 billion, which was in line with analyst forecasts. A key highlight for investors was the 2.2% increase in same-store sales, an acceleration from the company

The U.S. automaker could sell or spin off the business in its second-largest market over geopolitical concerns.

The company is becoming a leading AI data center real estate owner.

South Korea’s Kospi index jumped more than 16% on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street as artificial intelligence-related stocks bounced back after losses earlier this week. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices rose. In early Asian trading, the Kospi surged at the open and ratcheted up, trading 16.5% higher at 6,515.40.

Record results driven by strong refining and renewable fuel gains.

Growth portfolio now drives 60% of revenue as Eliquis surges 21%.

EPS grew 2.8% as Marlboro pricing offset volume declines and oral tobacco expanded.

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The iPhone maker said sever constraints in the supply chain will affect sales of iPhones, Macs, and iPads in the current quarter.

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Coinbase Global (Nasdaq: COIN) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 30, posting $1.22 billion in total revenue, below Wall Street expectations of roughly $1.29 billion to $1.31 billion. The company also reported a GAAP net loss of $359.5 million, or $1.36 per diluted share. Coinbase is the ...

Sales at the burrito baron's restaurants are rising once again.

Huang told the investor conference that rising demand for AI compute will drive corporate revenues and GDP higher.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) reported an $8.22 billion net loss for the second quarter of 2026 on July 30, as falling Bitcoin prices reduced the value of its holdings. The company posted a diluted loss of $24.45 per share, compared with analysts’ estimate for a loss of $2.19 ...