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Surged alongside other US benchmarks after Washington and Tehran reached a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Treasury Yields Jump With Crude Oil Amid Red Sea Chokepoint Disruption

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as government bond yields followed crude oil prices higher amid worsening Iran geopolitics and a disruption of maritime traffic in the Red Sea chokepoint.The Nasdaq Composite slipped less than 0.1% to 25,826.1 after midday Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% to 7,519.5, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.3% to 52,369.4.In geopolitical news, the US will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, including those in and around Tehran, every time it attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it hit Jordan's King Faisal and Prince Hassan bases with missiles and drones, claiming to target US military equipment in response to recent American strikes, CNN reported. The US Central Command said Tuesday it struck Iran for the 11th consecutive evening.Seven tankers have changed course in the Red Sea to avoid the Bab el-Mandeb Strait since the Houthis' threat on Tuesday to block Saudi oil exports, Reuters reported. The Iran-aligned Houthis have reportedly completed preparations to target vessels near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed due to tensions between the US and Iran.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate climbed 2.4% to $86.40 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent jumped 2.8% to $93.52 a barrel.US Treasury yields rose, extending gains from Tuesday. The 10-year marched 1.8 basis points higher to 4.65%, its strongest level in a month. The two-year jumped 3.7 basis points to 4.3% after yields hit the highest in 52 weeks.Markets are pricing in a more hawkish path for central banks, with yields moving higher around the world as a result, Jim Reid, global head of macro and thematic research at Deutsche Bank, said in a note Wednesday, referring to the recent moves in real yields. The US 30-year real yield at over 1.0 basis point reached a post-2008 high on Tuesday, he added.Next week, the probability of the Federal Reserve leaving its policy unchanged for July slumped to 66% from 89% a week ago, the CME FedWatch tool showed Wednesday. The likelihood of a pause continuing across September, October, and December also declined. The possibility of a Fed rate increase had surged earlier this month following soft consumer and producer price inflation data.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) will report quarterly earnings after the bell on Wednesday.Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) soared 24% after the company said it expects fiscal Q4 GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins in the range of 15% to 17%, significantly above its 8.2% to 8.4% forecast due to a favorable customer and product mix. The stock was the top gainer on the S&P 500.In precious metal markets, gold futures jumped 2% to $4,159.3, and silver futures advanced 2.6% to $60.64.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Mixed After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM fell and IVV rose. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) eased 0.1%.US equity indexes traded mixed ahead of quarterly earnings from Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) and as government bond yields followed crude oil prices higher amid worsening Iran geopolitics.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 1.2%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose fractionally; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) shed less than 0.1%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.1%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 1%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) advanced 1%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) shed 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 0.3%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), advanced 0.3%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 2.6%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 2.4%. Natural gas gained 1.9%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was up 2.1%.Gold on Comex added 1.8%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained 1.4%. Silver was up 2%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) climbed 2%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) added 0.5%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) gained 0.4%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was up 0.9%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) slipped 0.5%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) dipped 0.7%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) was up 0.4%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) shed 0.3% and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) eased 0.3%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) fell 0.5%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.8%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 0.4%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were higher as well.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) dipped 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell 0.8%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) was up 1%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 0.1% higher.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Major Tech Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) retreated 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was down 1% in Wednesday's premarket activity, as investors awaited results from major technology companies.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.9% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rose by 1.9% in the week ended July 17 despite an increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.6%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% lower.Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company priced an upsized secondary public offering of 18.3 million shares at $20.50 each.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.7%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) lost 0.01%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.5% higher.GE Vernova (GEV) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q2 earnings.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.7%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% higher.Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after the company swung to a fiscal Q4 loss.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.04%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% lower.Banco Santander (SAN) shares traded up 1% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.8%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) was down 2.8%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down more than 1% in premarket activity after gaining nearly 2% at the prior close. Chief Executive Jensen Huang is expected to meet Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Lee, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and Naver founder Lee Hae-jin in the US this week for an artificial intelligence roundtable, according to news reports.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.1%.Shell (SHEL) stock was up more than 1% before market open following a 1.2% gain in the previous session. The company resumed operations at a 200,000-barrel-per-day crude oil unit at its Pernis oil refinery in the Netherlands on Monday following a brief disruption, Reuters reported Tuesday.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 3.4% to $87.24 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.7% to $2.91 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Gold futures for July advanced 1.3% to $4,128.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 0.9% to $59.64 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 1.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.4% higher.

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Asia Markets

Update: US Equity Futures Drop Pre-Bell as Oil Prices Jump Amid Lack of Progress in US-Iran Talks

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were lower pre-bell Wednesday as oil prices rose following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement that Iran was not taking negotiations seriously.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 1% lower.US Central Command said in a post on X that it completed the 11th straight day of attacks against Iran, stating that the Strait of Hormuz "remains open for commercial vessel transit.""The problem we're having right now is that they're not serious about talks. If they're serious, we're serious. If they're not, then we will do what's necessary to protect our interests, and also the interests of our allies," Rubio said during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting in the Philippines, according to multiple media reports.Traders also took note of the latest round of earnings, with Philip Morris International (PM) reporting higher Q2 adjusted earnings and net revenue.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) is expected to report its Q2 earnings after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of $2.88 per share on revenue of $117.06 billion.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 3.1% at $93.84 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 2.8% higher at $86.70 per barrel.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for July is expected at 10 am ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.2% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.1% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 1.5%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.3% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock was up 14% after the company said it expects fiscal Q4 gross margins of 15% to 17%, significantly above its 8.2% to 8.4% forecast due to a favorable customer and product mix. AT&T (T) shares rose 4.2% after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 adjusted earnings. Energy-related stocks rose along with oil prices, including Exxon Mobil (XOM), which was up 1%, and Chevron (CVX), which was 1% higher.On the losing side, Philip Morris shares were down 1.9% after the company issued lower-than-expected guidance for Q3. SK hynix (SKHY) stock was down 7.1% after a Korea JoongAng Daily report on Tuesday that the company is considering acquiring Intel's (INTC) semiconductor campus in New Albany, Ohio, which the South Korean chipmaker denied in a Korea Exchange filing. GE Vernova (GEV) shares fell 5.1% after the company posted a Q2 earnings miss.

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Japan

US Equity Futures Drop Pre-Bell as Oil Prices Jump Amid Lack of Progress in US-Iran Talks

US equity futures were lower pre-bell Wednesday as oil prices rose following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement that Iran was not taking negotiations seriously.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.7% lower.US Central Command said in a post on X that it completed the 11th straight day of attacks against Iran, stating that the Strait of Hormuz "remains open for commercial vessel transit.""The problem we're having right now is that they're not serious about talks. If they're serious, we're serious. If they're not, then we will do what's necessary to protect our interests, and also the interests of our allies," Rubio said during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting in the Philippines, according to multiple media reports.Traders also took note of the latest round of earnings, with Philip Morris International (PM) reporting higher Q2 adjusted earnings and net revenue.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) is expected to report its Q2 earnings after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of $2.88 per share on revenue of $117.06 billion.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 4.1% at $94.74 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 3.8% higher at $87.57 per barrel.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for July is expected at 10 am ET.

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Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Ahead of Alphabet, Tesla Earnings
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Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Ahead of Alphabet, Tesla Earnings

The main US stock measures were pointing lower in Wednesday's premarket activity as investors await the latest financial results of technology giants Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) and monitor the ongoing Middle East conflict.The S&P 500 declined 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.1% and the Nasdaq was off 0.7% before the opening bell. The indexes ended Tuesday trading higher following a three-day slump.Google parent Alphabet and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla are scheduled to report their quarterly earnings after the markets close, along with Texas Instruments (TXN), IBM (IBM), ServiceNow (NOW) and CSX (CSX).Philip Morris International (PM), GE Vernova (GE), AT&T (T), Northern Trust (NTRS) and RPM International (RPM) are expected to post their results before the bell, among others.West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 4.2% to $87.91 a barrel in premarket action, while Brent increased 4.1% to $94.76.The US Central Command said Tuesday its forces completed another round of strikes against Iran as part of attempts to degrade its ability to threaten commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.At the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in the Philippines on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of not being serious about peace talks with the US, CNBC reported.Rubio reportedly said a key sticking point in talks with Iran was Tehran's demand for the right to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that allowing any country to control an international waterway would set a dangerous precedent.Treasury yields were mixed before the open, with the two-year rate down 0.1 basis points to 4.26% while the 10-year rate inclined 0.2 basis points to 4.63%.In a social media post on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the import of all generic drugs into the US will be subject to zero tariffs for a two-year period, effective Aug. 1. Tariffs on the drugs would then rise to 100% for one year before increasing to 200% thereafter, according to Trump."This is done in order to reshore generic pharmaceutical production into America, with a penalty to those companies that decide not to build plant and equipment within the stated period of time given to them," Trump said.Wednesday's economic calendar has the weekly mortgage applications bulletin at 7 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am.Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped 17% before the bell after the company said it received more than $60 billion in new orders during its fiscal fourth quarter and raised its gross margin outlook. Dell Technologies gained 4.6% after closing the previous session up 6%.Alaska Air (ALK) decreased 1.3% as the airline issued a downbeat third-quarter earnings outlook and swung to a second-quarter loss. Rocket Lab (RKLB) advanced 4.5%.Gold traded up 1.2% at $4,124 per troy ounce, while bitcoin was down 0.7% at $65,922.

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Chip Caution, Oil Prices Dent Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Mixed, Europe Up

Wall Street futures pointed moderately lower pre-bell Wednesday as traders weighed rising oil prices, and again assessed rich values of AI- and semiconductor-sector shares.In the futures, the S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Nasdaq declined 0.6% and the Dow Jones was off 0.1%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 3.3% at $87.13, in morning hours.The VanEck Semiconductor fund (SMH) traded down 1.7% pre-bell, after a 4.5% rise on Tuesday.However, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares rose 16.5% pre-bell after the AI-server maker issued a business update late Tuesday, revealing $60 billion order backlog and a surge in expected profit margins.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), and Tesla (TSLA) are slated to report earnings after-bell.Asian exchanges traded unevenly overnight, pressured by rising oil prices.European bourses tracked moderately north midday on the continent.On the economic calendar is the Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations report for July at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA petroleum status bulletin at 10:30 am.In premarket action, Bitcoin traded at $65,930, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.63%. Spot gold commanded $4,119 an ounce.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Advance as Big Tech Helps Outweigh Worsening Iran Geopolitics

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose in a broad-based rally, as chipmakers boosted technology to the top of sector charts and helped offset a move higher in crude oil amid renewed threats of more hostilities in the Middle East.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.3% to 25,837.21, with the S&P 500 up 0.9% to 7,509.20 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.7% to 52,224.64 on Tuesday. Technology was the standout performer, up 2.4%, followed by energy. Consumer staples and communication services were the sole decliners.Out of the top ten companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion each, all but one were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Within that tech dominance, seven were from semiconductors and semiconductor equipment and materials industries, including Intel (INTC).Intel is planning to lay off workers within its data center group, Business Insider reported Tuesday, citing a company spokesperson. Separately, RBC Capital Markets said in a note that Intel is expected to report a decent Q2 supported by server CPU demand and pricing momentum. Intel's shares surged 8.6%, one of the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq."Stock traders have shrugged off the news from the [Iran] War in favor of buying the chip makers again, presumably on the hope that the AI hyperscalers, when they report Q2 earnings over the next few days, will also report large capital spending plans," Thierry Wizman, global foreign-exchange and rates strategist at Macquarie, said in a note. "That's hoped to boost the earnings outlooks for the hardware makers."President Donald Trump delivered a dim view of possible talks with Iran to end the war, telling reporters Tuesday that the US has "no interest in meeting" until Iran is ready to convene "in a meaningful way," the Associated Press reported.A desalination facility and power plants caught fire and suffered serious damage in Kuwait after new Iranian strikes targeted the crucial facilities, along with areas of Bahrain and Jordan, following the 10th consecutive night of US bombing, Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster, reported Tuesday.Meanwhile, the Houthi-run SABA news agency said six ships attempting to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the southern Red Sea were forced to reroute on Tuesday after being warned by the rebels, a day after they announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, according to the Associated Press.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate rose 2% to $84.91 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent climbed 2.5% to $91.41 a barrel.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up three basis points to 4.63%. The two-year jumped 4.9 basis points to 4.26%.In earnings news, 3M (MMM) raised its full-year earnings guidance while reporting Q2 results above market expectations.General Motors (GM) lifted its outlook for full-year earnings as it recorded an unexpected year-over-year increase in Q2 sales.In precious metal markets, gold futures advanced 1.8% to $4,086.9, and silver futures jumped 3.4% to $59.03.

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Update: Wall Street Snaps 3-Day Losing Streak in Tech-Led Bounce
US Markets

Update: Wall Street Snaps 3-Day Losing Streak in Tech-Led Bounce

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)US equities advanced Tuesday after a three-day slump, with chip stocks lifting the technology sector, even as oil prices rose amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.3% to 25,837.21, while the S&P 500 gained 0.9% to close at 7,509.20. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% to 52,224.64. Barring consumer staples and communication services, all sectors ended in the green, led by tech's 2.4% gain.Micron Technology (MU) was among the best performers on the S&P 500, up 12%, while Sandisk (SNDK) surged 14%, the index's top gainer. Intel (INTC) jumped 8.6%, while Nvidia (NVDA) rose 2%, among biggest gainers on the Dow."Stock traders today have shrugged off the news from the war in favor of buying the chip makers again, presumably on the hope that the (artificial intelligence) hyperscalers, when they report (second-quarter) earnings over the next few days, will also report large capital spending plans," Macquarie said Monday in a report. "That's hoped to boost the earnings outlooks for the hardware makers."West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2% at $84.91 a barrel in Tuesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent rose 2.5% to $91.44.The US will hit the area of Pickaxe Mountain "probably pretty soon," news outlets reported, citing President Donald Trump. The underground facility is reportedly believed to be connected to Iran's nuclear program.Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan intercepted Iranian aerial attacks on Tuesday, CNN reported. The US Central Command said Monday its forces had struck Iran again.Two tankers carrying Saudi crude turned back in the Red Sea as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis threatened to strike vessels using Saudi ports, Reuters reported.Treasury yields were higher, with the two-year rate up 4.9 basis points at 4.26% and the 10-year rate rising 3.2 basis points to 4.63%.In corporate news, 3M (MMM) raised its full-year earnings outlook as the industrial conglomerate reported second-quarter results above Wall Street's estimates. The stock jumped 7.3%, the biggest gain on the Dow.General Motors (GM) lifted its full-year profit guidance as the automaker recorded an unexpected year-over-year increase in its second-quarter revenue. The stock rose 4.9%.Danaher (DHR) slid 11%, the worst performer on the S&P 500. The medical equipment maker raised its full-year profit guidance as its fiscal second-quarter results came in stronger than expected, but it lowered the top end of its 2026 revenue growth outlook.Gold advanced 1.8% to $4,088.40 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 3.5% to $59.05 per ounce.

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Japan

US Equity Markets Close Higher as Chipmakers Lead Tech Gains

US equity indexes ended higher on Tuesday as semiconductor stocks led gains in the technology sector amid diplomatic developments to rein in hostilities in the Middle East.* Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks, news reports said. Mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, according to a Reuters report. President Donald Trump said Tehran is "desperate" to meet and talk, and threatened to attack a reported new Iranian nuclear site "very heavily," Al Jazeera reported.* Redbook US same-store sales last week rose 7.8% from a year earlier after an 8.2% increase in the previous week.* The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly nonmanufacturing activity index rose to 7.4 in July from minus 25.8 in June.* August West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $1.76 to settle at $84.99 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $2.25 at $91.47.* 3M (MMM) shares rose 7.3%, the top gainer on the Dow, as the company raised its full-year earnings outlook after reporting Q2 results above Wall Street's estimates.* Danaher (DHR) shares fell 11%, the biggest drop on the S&P 500, after the company tempered full-year revenue-growth guidance even as fiscal Q2 topped estimates.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Rise as Chipmakers Lift Technology Amid Worsening Iran Geopolitics

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose as surging chipmakers boosted technology, helping offset a move higher in crude oil amid threats of worsening hostilities in the Middle East.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.3% to 25,835.8, with the S&P 500 up 0.9% to 7,508.5 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.7% to 52,212.8 ahead of Tuesday's close.Technology was the standout gainer, up 2.3%, followed by energy. Consumer staples and communication services led the decliners.Out of the top ten companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, all but one were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Within that tech dominance, six were from semiconductors and semiconductor equipment and materials industries, including Intel (INTC).Intel is planning to lay off workers within its data center group, Business Insider reported Tuesday, citing a company spokesperson. Separately, RBC Capital Markets said in a note that Intel is expected to report a decent Q2 supported by server CPU demand and pricing momentum. Intel's shares surged 8.82%, one of the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.In geopolitical news, President Donald Trump delivered a dim view of possible talks with Iran to end the war, telling reporters Tuesday that the US has "no interest in meeting" until Iran is ready to convene "in a meaningful way," the Associated Press reported.A desalination facility and power plants caught fire and suffered serious damage in Kuwait after new Iranian strikes targeted the crucial facilities, along with areas of Bahrain and Jordan, following the 10th consecutive night of US bombing, Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster, reported Tuesday.Meanwhile, the Houthi-run SABA news agency said six ships attempting to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the southern Red Sea were forced to reroute on Tuesday after being warned by the rebels, a day after they announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, according to the Associated Press.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate rose 2% to $84.91 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent climbed 2.3% to $91.28 a barrel.

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Update: Equity Markets Rise Intraday in Tech-Led Advance
US Markets

Update: Equity Markets Rise Intraday in Tech-Led Advance

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as a rally in chip stocks drove the technology sector higher, even as tensions between the US and Iran remained high.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.4% at 25,854.7 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.9% to 7,508.7. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9% to 52,280.4. Most sectors were in the green, led by tech's 2.2% gain, while consumer staples led the laggards.Micron Technology (MU) was among the best performers on the S&P 500, up nearly 13%, along with Sandisk (SNDK), which also surged almost 13%. Intel (INTC) jumped 8.1%, while Nvidia (NVDA) also moved higher."Stock traders today have shrugged off the news from the war in favor of buying the chip makers again, presumably on the hope that the (artificial intelligence) hyperscalers, when they report (second-quarter) earnings over the next few days, will also report large capital spending plans," Macquarie said Monday in a report. "That's hoped to boost the earnings outlooks for the hardware makers."West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.4% at $85.25 a barrel intraday, while Brent rose 2.1% to $91.07.Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan intercepted Iranian aerial attacks on Tuesday, CNN reported. The US Central Command said Monday its forces had struck Iran again.Two tankers carrying Saudi crude turned back in the Red Sea as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis threatened to strike vessels using Saudi ports, Reuters reported.Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the two-year rate up 3.8 basis points at 4.25% and the 10-year rate rising 2.8 basis points to 4.63%.In corporate news, 3M (MMM) raised its full-year earnings outlook as the industrial conglomerate reported second-quarter results above Wall Street's estimates. The stock was up 7.5% intraday, the biggest gain on the Dow.General Motors (GM) lifted its full-year profit guidance as the automaker recorded an unexpected year-over-year increase in its second-quarter revenue. The stock rose 5.4%.Danaher (DHR) slid 12%, the worst performer on the S&P 500. The medical equipment maker raised its full-year profit guidance as its fiscal second-quarter results came in stronger than expected, but it lowered the top end of its 2026 revenue growth outlook.Gold advanced 1.6% to $4,079.80 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 3.6% to $59.12 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

Update: Technology Leads US Equity Indexes Higher While Traders Weigh Escalation in Middle East

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose after midday Tuesday as a sharp move in chipmakers lifted technology to the top of sector charts and crude oil advanced amid diplomatic maneuvers to end hostilities in the Middle East.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.4% to 25,857.7, with the S&P 500 up 0.9% to 7,512.1 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.8% to 52,276.9.All sectors, except consumer staples, communication services, and real estate, rose. Technology was the standout gainer, up 2.2%.Out of the top ten companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, all but one were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Within that tech dominance, six were from semiconductors and semiconductor equipment and materials industries, including Intel (INTC).Intel is planning to lay off workers within its data center group, Business Insider reported Tuesday, citing a company spokesperson. Its shares surged 8.1%, one of the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.In earnings news, 3M (MMM) raised its full-year earnings guidance while reporting Q2 results above market expectations.General Motors (GM) lifted its outlook for full-year earnings as it recorded an unexpected year-over-year increase in Q2 sales.In geopolitical news, the Houthi-run SABA news agency said six ships attempting to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the southern Red Sea were forced to reroute on Tuesday after being warned by the rebels, a day after they announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, according to the Associated Press.A desalination facility and power plants caught fire and suffered serious damage in Kuwait after new Iranian strikes targeted the crucial facilities, along with areas of Bahrain and Jordan, following the 10th consecutive night of US bombing, Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster, reported Tuesday.Meanwhile, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks, news reports said. Mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, according to a Reuters report. President Donald Trump said Tehran is "desperate" to meet and talk, and threatened to attack a reported new Iranian nuclear site "very heavily," Al Jazeera reported.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate rose 2.4% to $84.44 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent climbed 2.2% to $91.19 a barrel as diplomatic channels remain open amid a severe escalation in the war.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up three basis points to 4.63%. The two-year jumped four basis points to 4.26%.In precious metal markets, gold futures advanced 1.5% to $4,076.7, and silver futures surged 3.7% to $59.19.In economic news, Redbook US same-store sales rose by 7.8% from a year earlier in the week ended July 18 after an 8.2% year-over-year increase in the previous week.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly nonmanufacturing activity index rose to 7.4 in July from minus 25.8 in the previous month, indicating expansion in the sector. This is the first positive reading for the index since October 2024.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher as US Equities Advance After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV rose. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) added 1.9%.US equity indexes were higher after midday Tuesday as a sharp move up in chipmakers lifted technology to the top of sector charts.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 0.5%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 2.9%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) rose 2%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.4%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 5.3%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) advanced 5.8%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) rose 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) advanced 1.4%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), declined 1.3%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 2.4%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 2.3%. Natural gas eased 0.1%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) gained 0.4%.Gold on Comex added 1.5%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained 1.6%. Silver was up 3.7%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) climbed 4.3%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) fell 1%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) lost 0.9%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was off 0.6%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) added 0.5%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) dipped 0.4%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) was down 0.4%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) rose 0.1% and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) added 0.2%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) gained 0.3%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) climbed up 1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were higher as well.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose 2.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) added 2.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) was up 1.8%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 2% higher.

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Japan

Update: Chipmakers Push US Equity Indexes Higher in Midday Trading

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose as a sharp move up in chipmakers lifted technology to the top of sector charts.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.3% to 25,842.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.8% to 7,504.3 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.7% to 52,224.5.All sectors except consumer staples, utilities, and communication services rose. Technology was the standout gainer, up 2.2%, followed by energy.Out of the top ten companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, all but one were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Within that tech dominance, seven were from semiconductors and semiconductor equipment and materials industries, including Intel (INTC).Intel is planning to lay off workers within its data center group, Business Insider reported Tuesday, citing a company spokesperson. Its shares surged 6.9%, one of the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.In geopolitical news, the Houthi-run SABA news agency said six ships attempting to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the southern Red Sea were forced to reroute on Tuesday after being warned by the rebels, a day after they announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, according to the Associated Press.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate climbed 2.6% to $85.40 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent marched higher by 2.3% to $91.30 a barrel.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 2.8 basis points to 4.63%. The two-year jumped four basis points to 4.26%.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday as Semiconductor Recovery Supports Markets

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 1.3% in Tuesday's premarket activity, as semiconductor shares rebounded and investors welcomed reports of renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.4% before the start of regular trading.State-level unemployment data for June will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 1.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.8% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4%.Calix (CALX) shares were down more than 10% in premarket activity after the company reported overnight fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings forecast below market expectations, taking the shine off its Q2 beat.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated marginally by 0.03%.Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) stock was down more than 5% before market open after the company priced its underwritten public offering of 46.3 million Class A shares at $23.75 per share.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) rose 2%.3M (MMM) stock was up 6.7% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined by 0.02%.Novartis (NVS) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher-than-expected Q2 core earnings and net sales.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% higher.Columbia Financial (CLBK) shares traded down 3% in early-hours activity after the company said it completed its conversion from a mutual holding company structure and closed its previously announced $580 million acquisition of Northfield Bancorp.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated 0.01%.Genuine Parts (GPC) shares were down 6.2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1.6% to $84.55 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 0.4% to $2.87 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Gold futures for July advanced 1.2% to $4,062.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 3.7% to $59.17 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 1.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.6% higher.

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Asia Markets

Update: Potential Middle East Ceasefire Lifts US Equity Futures Pre-Bell

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were higher pre-bell Tuesday as traders digested new efforts by mediators to put peace talks between the US and Iran back on track.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.3% higher.The US Central Command said it completed another round of attacks against Iran on Monday evening, as news reports said Tuesday that Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are planning a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.Mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire between the two nations, giving hope that hostilities may de-escalate. Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has asked Pakistan to resume its mediation role in the conflict and traveled to Islamabad for further discussions, according to a Reuters report.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with Novartis (NVS) reporting lower core earnings and higher net sales for Q2.Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) is expected to report its Q2 financial results after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect adjusted earnings of $0.64 per share and revenue of $1.8 billion.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.8% at $90.83 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.8% higher at $83.97 per barrel.The economic calendar is vacant.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 3.3% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended flat, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.8% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.1%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.1% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Micron Technology (MU) and SK Hynix (SKHY) stocks were up 5.6% and 5.4%, respectively, as part of a broader rebound in technology-related stocks. Novartis shares rose 3.2% after the company reported Q2 core earnings and net sales that surpassed analysts' consensus estimates. 3M (MMM) stock was up 6% after the company posted a Q2 beat for adjusted earnings and revenue, as well as raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings outlook.On the losing side, Charles Schwab (SCHW) stock was down 1.3% despite the company's Q2 adjusted earnings and net revenue exceeding analysts' estimates. Danaher (DHR) shares dropped 13% despite the company reporting Q2 earnings and revenue above expectations, and raising its 2026 earnings guidance.

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Potential Middle East Ceasefire Lifts US Equity Futures Pre-Bell

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Tuesday as traders digested new efforts by mediators to put peace talks between the US and Iran back on track.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.3% higher.The US Central Command said it completed another round of attacks against Iran on Monday evening, as news reports said Tuesday that Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are planning a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.Mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire between the two nations, giving hope that hostilities may de-escalate. Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has asked Pakistan to resume its mediation role in the conflict and traveled to Islamabad for further discussions, according to a Reuters report.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with Novartis (NVS) reporting lower core earnings and higher net sales for Q2.Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) is expected to report its Q2 financial results after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect adjusted earnings of $0.64 per share and revenue of $1.8 billion.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.3% at $90.36 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.3% higher at $83.55 per barrel.The economic calendar is vacant.

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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Await More Earnings, Monitor Middle East Developments
US Markets

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Await More Earnings, Monitor Middle East Developments

US equity futures were tracking in the green on Tuesday as traders await the latest batch of corporate earnings and assess the latest developments in the Middle East.The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3% and the Nasdaq added 1.3% in premarket activity. The indexes closed the previous trading session lower.Charles Schwab (SCHW), Danaher (DHR), 3M (MMM), Northrop Grumman (NOC), General Motors (GM), D.R. Horton (DHI), Genuine Parts (GPC) and Hasbro (HAS) are some of the major companies scheduled to release their latest financial results before the bell.Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Alaska Air (ALK) post earnings after the markets close, among others."The reporting calendar is shifting beyond the first wave of money-center banks toward large tech, industrial and consumer names," Tigress Financial said in a note Monday. "The narrative will increasingly focus on whether (artificial intelligence) platforms, cloud providers and key cyclicals can match the strong bank prints without sparking renewed worries about margins or demand."The UK Maritime Trade Operations said Tuesday it has received multiple reports that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command said Monday its forces completed their latest round of strikes against Iran.A senior official from Tehran told Reuters that mediators have forwarded a 10-day ceasefire proposal to Iran in an attempt to revive the interim deal reached with the US last month. Houthi militants in Yemen on Monday declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, effective immediately, CNBC reported, citing Yemen News Agency.President Donald Trump said Monday that "every time Iran kills an American soldier they will pay for that killing many times over." The US recently confirmed the passing of at least three service members during recent fighting with Iran.West Texas Intermediate crude oil edged up 0.3% to $83.49 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent increased 0.4% to $89.60.Trump signed three proclamations on Monday to impose 50% tariffs on the imports of motor vehicles, alcohol and dairy products from Canada, in response to its "discriminatory treatment of American products," according to the White House. The tariffs are set to come into effect after 30 days.Treasury yields were moving downwards in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 1.9 basis points to 4.2% and the 10-year rate off 0.4 basis points to 4.59%.Gold advanced 1.4% to $4,073 per troy ounce, while bitcoin climbed 1.9% to $66,296.

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Asia Markets

Tech Rebound Boosts Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia, Europe Up

Wall Street futures pointed higher pre-bell Tuesday as tech traders toggled risk-on switches despite ongoing Persian Gulf hostilities.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 0.5%, the Nasdaq inclined 1.4% and the Dow Jones was up 0.4%.The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) traded up 3.3% pre-bell.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 1% at $83.29 a barrel in morning hours.Asian exchanges traded higher overnight on tech sector rallies, led by a 3.3% rise in Tokyo's Nikkei 225, a 3.6% lift on Seoul's semiconductor-heavy KOSPI index, and a 4.2% rise on Taiwan TWSE index.European bourses tracked moderately north midday on the continent.Danaher (DHR) fell 10.2% pre-bell despite the science and healthcare products enterprise reporting Q2 earnings and revenue above expectations, and raising its 2026 earnings guidance.The economic calendar is vacant.In premarket action, Bitcoin traded at $66,334, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.59%. Spot gold commanded $4,068 an ounce.

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