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U. S. stock futures edged higher on Thursday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision alongside a fresh wave of earnings from major technology companies.

ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) reported second-quarter 2026 results marked by strong growth in its assembly, testing and materials business, driven by demand for leading-edge packaging and testing services as semiconductor customers expand AI-related hardware capacity. Consolidated net revenue rose 10%

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Bitcoin edged higher as investors digested the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision and earnings from U.S. tech giants Microsoft and Meta. The Fed left rates unchanged while Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh provided few clues about future policy.

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POSCO (NYSE:PKX) Holdings reported higher second-quarter earnings as profit improved across its steel, rechargeable battery materials and energy businesses, while its Argentina lithium operation posted its first quarterly operating profit. The company recorded consolidated revenue of KRW 19.3 trill

In crypto news today (July 30), Bitcoin climbed -0.5% overnight, dropping below $64,000 following yesterday’s FOMC meeting, in which a rate hike wasn’t announced but SEC Chair Paul Atkins hinted at hikes to come, causing a slight sell-off across crypto. However, crypto held up well in comparison to the US ...

Investing.com - European shares traded in a narrow range on Thursday, as a massive wave of solid corporate earnings led by an energetic profit beat from oil major Shell helped offset an ambiguous interest rate outlook from the Federal Reserve and fresh U.S. airstrikes in Iran.

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ProPetro (NYSE:PUMP) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $306 million, up 13% from the prior quarter, while its net loss widened to $8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, from a $4 million loss in the first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA rose 23% sequentially to $45 million, equal to 15% of revenue.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) reported fiscal 2026 results within its initial guidance ranges, as modest organic sales growth, a 1% increase in core earnings per share and more than $15 billion returned to shareholders offset a volatile operating environment. The company also announced that Jon Mo

The arms maker raised its sales, profitability and cash flow targets for the year as governments keep spending on defense in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions.

July 30 (Reuters) - Personal care products maker Gillette India on Thursday reported a 9.4% rise in first-quarter profit, helped by steady demand for its grooming products.

The U.K. mining group—which is in the process of merging with Canada’s Teck Resources—reported a narrowed net loss due to smaller write-downs on assets it is selling.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is on deck to lead the company one last time in reporting its latest batch of quarterly earnings. Apple is scheduled to report fiscal third-quarter financials after the stock market closes on Thursday. Apple announced in April that Cook will be stepping down on Sept. 1.

Asian stocks traded mixed Thursday as a divided Fed held rates and Korea's KOSPI extended its selloff despite Samsung's record quarter.

Insperity (NYSE:NSP) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.34 and adjusted EBITDA of $36 million, exceeding the midpoint of its projected ranges. Adjusted EPS rose 31% from a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA increased 13%, as the professional employer organization continu

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That would be slower than the 70.7% surge in June, which was the biggest jump since 1978, but still the second-strongest annual growth rate ‌in the current streak that started ⁠in June 2025. The export gains continue to be driven by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as memory chip prices climb amid a ⁠global surge in AI investment, analysts said. In ​the first 20 days of July, exports rose ​52.3% from a year earlier, as ‌semiconductor shipments jumped 180.6%.

Carvana Co (CVNA) achieved record retail units sold and revenue in Q2 2026, with net income rising to $513 million and adjusted EBITDA hitting a new high of $769 million.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) delivered a record fiscal year with Azure revenue surpassing $100 billion, while AI-driven demand continues to outpace capacity.

FormFactor Inc (FORM) achieves all-time highs in Q2 2026, with revenue surging 14% sequentially to $258.2 million, driven by strength in HBM4, CPO, and CPU markets.

Starbucks Corp (SBUX) delivered a 7.9% global comparable sales increase and raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $2.55-$2.65, driven by the 'Back to Starbucks' plan and operational improvements.

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) reported higher second-quarter revenue, earnings and cash flow, citing broad-based growth across its three business segments and increased international sales. The defense contractor also raised its full-year 2026 revenue and earnings-per-share outlook while maintain

Chipotle reports 9.3% revenue increase to $3.3 billion, driven by menu innovation and operational improvements, but faces margin pressure and a softening in late July sales trends.

Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) navigates memory-driven handset weakness with record automotive growth and a new data center revenue stream, while raising its automotive outlook to $7 billion.