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Update: Equities Rise Intraday as Microsoft's Post-Earnings Rally Lifts Tech Sector
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Update: Equities Rise Intraday as Microsoft's Post-Earnings Rally Lifts Tech Sector

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday, supported by the technology's sector's advance as Microsoft (MSFT) shares surged, while traders parsed fresh inflation data.The Nasdaq Composite was up 2.6% at 25,074.4 after midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 rose 1.5% to 7,424.6. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.1% to 52,145.7. Among sectors, tech saw the steepest rise with a gain of 5.1%, while communication services led the laggards.Microsoft was up nearly 17%, the top gainer on the Dow and among the best performers on the S&P 500. Its quarterly results released late Wednesday topped estimates driven by a revenue surge in cloud computing platform Azure.Chip-related stocks were sharply higher, with Sandisk (SNDK) surging 25%, the top performer on the Dow. Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Intel (INTC), also advanced.Amazon.com (AMZN) followed Microsoft on the Dow, up 4.9%. The e-commerce giant and Apple (AAPL) are scheduled to release their latest quarterly results after markets close Thursday.Meta Platforms' (META) shares slumped 9.2% intraday as the technology giant provided a soft third-quarter revenue outlook following an unexpected year-over-year decline in quarterly earnings. It raised the lower end of its capital expenditure guidance."Microsoft shows clearer (artificial intelligence) revenue through Azure and Copilot, while Meta still depends mainly on advertising," Saxo Bank said in a report.In economic news, the US personal consumption expenditure price index fell 0.1% month over month in June, marking the first decline since April 2020, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday. That helped cut the year-over-year rate to 3.7% from 4.1%."While lower gasoline prices provided a boost to households' purchasing power in June, that support may prove temporary as energy prices have moved higher amid renewed US-Iran tensions," TD Economics said in a report.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.6% at $83.96 a barrel intraday, while Brent fell 1.2% to $89.67. Both benchmarks are on track for hefty gains this month, following two consecutive monthly declines.The US carried out fresh strikes against Iran on Wednesday in response to Tehran's attempted missile attacks on US forces in the Middle East a day earlier, the US Central Command said."Elevated energy prices are also clouding the inflation outlook for the (Federal Reserve), keeping upside inflation risks alive, with core PCE inflation having run above the Fed's 2% target for more than five years," TD Economics said. "While the Fed remained on the sidelines this week, financial markets continue to price a rate hike by year-end."The Federal Open Market Committee held the policy rate steady on Wednesday, in a divided decision that included three officials calling for a hike.Treasury yields were mixed intraday, with the 10-year rate up 3.9 basis points at 4.66%, while the two-year rate fell 1.3 basis points to 4.22%.In other economic news, US real gross domestic product increased at a 1.5% annualized rate in the quarter ended June, according to an advance government estimate released Thursday. The consensus was for 2% growth in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.Spot gold rose 0.8% to $4,101.62 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 1.5% to $58.94 per ounce.

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Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday; Bloom Energy, Seagate Technology to Advance

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly higher hours before Wednesday's opening bell.Bloom Energy (BE) rose by 10% in premarket hours, swinging from an 11.3% decline at Tuesday's close. Bloom Energy posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its 2026 outlook.Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) was up 6.4% pre-bell, after an 8.5% fall from the previous session. The company reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.Sandisk (SNDK) advanced by 1.4% premarket, following a 14.3% decline at Tuesday's close.Micron Technology (MU) was 1% higher hours before the market open, after an 8.9% fall from the previous session.Nvidia (NVDA) was up 0.3% premarket, following a 0.3% increase at Tuesday's close.Microsoft (MSFT) advanced by 0.2% in pre-bell hours, after a 1.1% rise from Tuesday's session.SpaceX (SPCX) declined by 0.3% premarket, swinging from a 2.6% increase at Tuesday's close.Apple (AAPL) was slightly lower pre-bell, after a 0.9% increase from the previous session.

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Update: Dow Extends Advance Following Strong Earnings Reports
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Update: Dow Extends Advance Following Strong Earnings Reports

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, supported by upbeat earnings reports, a day before the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision.The Dow ended the session 1% higher at 52,747.32, while the S&P 500 added 0.2% to 7,428.78. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 24,876.91, its fifth consecutive day in the red. Most sectors were in the green, led by health care, while energy saw the sharpest drop.Sherwin-Williams (SHW) jumped 8.3%, the best performer on the Dow and the third-top gainer on the S&P 500, after the paint and coating manufacturer reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook.Coca-Cola (KO) and Boeing (BA) were also among the biggest gainers on the Dow, advancing by 5% and 4.8%, respectively.The beverage giant raised its full-year earnings growth outlook as it reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The planemaker's second-quarter loss exceeded Wall Street's estimates, while its free cash flow turned positive.Chip stocks were among notable laggards, with Sandisk (SNDK) down 14%, the worst performer on the S&P 500. Micron Technology (MU) shed 8.9%, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) declined 8.2% and Intel (INTC) was off by 5.9%.The Federal Open Market Committee's meeting began Tuesday, with a decision due Wednesday. The probability of the central bank leaving its benchmark lending rate unchanged was at about 69%, with the remaining odds in favor of a quarter-percentage-point increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool.With markets expecting no change to the Fed's monetary policy settings, the focus will be on the path forward for interest rates.Last month's bout of disinflation "only further complicates expectations for future inflation and the outlook for rates," Stifel said in a report Tuesday."The doves are optimistic that inflation could cool further into year-end as the impact of tariffs rolls off and energy prices stabilize," the brokerage said. "The recent rise in tensions overseas, however, coupled with (artificial intelligence)-sector price pressures suggest further upside inflationary risks remain, shifting the pendulum back into the hawk's camp."West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 4.4% to $78.99 a barrel in Tuesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent dropped 5.2% to $83.73."The oil market continues to sell off heavily, with the US and Iran continuing to hold off on further strikes," ING said.President Donald Trump said Monday that there was "a good chance" of a deal with Iran as talks continued, Reuters reported.Treasury yields were lower, with the two-year rate down 4.6 basis points at 4.28% and the 10-year rate falling 4.1 basis points to 4.6%.In economic news, US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in July, with "little improvement" in business conditions expected over the next six months, a survey by the Conference Board showed.Gold fell 1.3% to $4,023.90 per troy ounce, while silver lost 2.3% to $57.35 per ounce.

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Update: Equities Mostly Rise Intraday as Fed Meeting Begins
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Update: Equities Mostly Rise Intraday as Fed Meeting Begins

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday as traders tracked fresh earnings reports, while the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day monetary policy meeting.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.2% at 52,850.8 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 7,438.8. The Nasdaq Composite was little changed at 24,937.7. Most sectors were in the green, led by health care, while energy saw the sharpest drop.Sherwin-Williams (SHW) jumped 8.7%, the best performer on the Dow and the S&P 500, after the paint and coating manufacturer reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook.Boeing (BA) and Coca-Cola (KO) were also among the biggest gainers on the Dow.The planemaker's second-quarter loss exceeded Wall Street's estimates, while its free cash flow turned positive. The beverage giant raised its full-year earnings growth outlook as it reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results.Chip stocks were among notable laggards intraday, with Sandisk (SNDK) down 14%, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500. Micron Technology (MU) shed 8.8%, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) declined 7.2% and Intel (INTC) was off by 4.9%.The Federal Open Market Committee's meeting began Tuesday, with a decision due Wednesday. The probability of the central bank leaving its benchmark lending rate unchanged was at about 70%, with the remaining odds in favor of a quarter-percentage-point increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool.With markets expecting no change to the Fed's monetary policy settings, the focus will be on the path forward for interest rates.Last month's bout of disinflation "only further complicates expectations for future inflation and the outlook for rates," Stifel said in a report Tuesday."The doves are optimistic that inflation could cool further into year-end as the impact of tariffs rolls off and energy prices stabilize," the brokerage said. "The recent rise in tensions overseas, however, coupled with (artificial intelligence)-sector price pressures suggest further upside inflationary risks remain, shifting the pendulum back into the hawk's camp."West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 4.8% to $78.64 a barrel intraday, while Brent dropped 5.4% to $83.60."The oil market continues to sell off heavily, with the US and Iran continuing to hold off on further strikes," ING said.President Donald Trump said Monday that there was "a good chance" of a deal with Iran as talks continued, Reuters reported.Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the two-year rate down 5.2 basis points at 4.27% and the 10-year rate falling 3.9 basis points to 4.6%.In economic news, US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in July, with "little improvement" in business conditions expected over the next six months, a survey by the Conference Board showed.Visa (V), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and automaker Ford (F), among others, are expected to release their earnings after market close.Gold fell 1% to $4,036.10 per troy ounce, while silver lost 2% to $57.55 per ounce.

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Stocks Mostly Down Pre-Bell Amid Chip Sell-Off; Traders Await More Earnings
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Stocks Mostly Down Pre-Bell Amid Chip Sell-Off; Traders Await More Earnings

US equity futures were mostly tracking in the red on Tuesday amid a selloff in chip stocks over concerns about artificial intelligence financing, while traders await the latest batch of corporate earnings.The S&P 500 declined 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.9% in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1%. The indexes finished the previous trading session mixed.Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) were down 0.9% pre-bell after closing Monday with a nearly 5% decrease. The tech bellwether is reportedly in talks to provide a roughly $250 billion backstop for OpenAI as part of a data-center project, raising concerns about "circular financing," in which suppliers are also major investors in their customers.Sandisk (SNDK) slipped 7.2% while Intel (INTC) was off 4.1%. Marvell Technology (MRVL) shed 4.9% and Qualcomm (QCOM) declined 2.9%. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) dropped about 4%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 2.2% to $80.86 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent slid 2.3% to $86.32.US President Donald Trump told Axios on Monday that the US is in "very deep talks" with Iran, though he said military action could resume if diplomacy fails. His remarks came as the US apparently halted strikes against Iran."While this is the first tangible signal of de-escalation, the reasons behind it are less clear," ING Bank said in a report on Monday. "There's little explanation from the US. Also, it hasn't yet led to any meaningful pickup in vessel flows through the Strait of Hormuz."Tehran's foreign ministry continued to hold discussions with Saudi Arabia and Oman on Tuesday over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, CNBC reported.Coca-Cola (KO), Boeing (BA), S&P Global (SPGI), United Parcel Service (UPS), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Sherwin-Williams (SHW) and PayPal (PYPL) are some of the major companies scheduled to report their latest financial results Tuesday. Visa (V), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and automaker Ford (F) are expected to release their earnings after the markets close.The Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee is set to kick off its meeting on interest rates today, with a decision due Wednesday. The probability of the central bank leaving its benchmark lending rate unchanged currently stands at 64%, with the remaining odds in favor of a quarter-percentage-point increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool.UBS Securities said Monday it expects three dissents as a base case, but won't be surprised to see two more pushing for a rate hike.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two- and 10-year rates retreating 1.9 basis points each to 4.3% and 4.62%, respectively.Tuesday's economic calendar also has the international trade in goods data, as well as the retail and wholesale inventories reports, all for June, at 8:30 am ET. The Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index, both for May, post at 9 am.The consumer confidence report for July is out at 10 am, along with the Richmond Fed manufacturing index for the same month.Gold moved down 1.4% to $4,021 per troy ounce, while bitcoin dropped 2.2% to $63,463.

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Update: Wall Street Snaps 3-Day Losing Streak in Tech-Led Bounce
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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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Update: Equity Markets Rise Intraday in Tech-Led Advance
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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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Equities

Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Advancing Premarket Monday; Sandisk, Micron Technology to Open Higher

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly higher hours before Monday's opening bell.Sandisk (SNDK) was up 4.1% in pre-bell activity, after closing Friday with a 4% decline.Micron Technology (MU) advanced by 4.1% premarket, reversing a 0.5% decline from the previous session.AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) was 2.6% higher pre-bell, after a 5.1% increase from Friday's session.SpaceX (SPCX) rose by 1.9% hours before market open, swinging from a 5.4% decline at Friday's close.DTE Energy (DTE) was up 1.1% in premarket activity, following a 0.5% decline from the previous session.Nvidia (NVDA) advanced by 0.7% pre-bell, after a 2.2% decline from Friday's session.Alphabet (GOOG) was 0.5% higher in premarket hours, swinging from a 2.2% fall at Friday's close.Microsoft (MSFT) declined by 0.4% pre-bell, after a 1.8% fall at Friday's close.

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Asia Markets

Update: US Equity Indexes Drop as Chipmakers Push Technology Lower, Iran Warns on Red Sea Chokepoint

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes slumped as a sell-off in chipmakers hit technology, and Iran warned its allies would close the Red Sea crude oil chokepoint if President Donald Trump orders an attack on Tehran's civilian infrastructure.The Nasdaq declined 1.5% to 25,881.95, the S&P 500 fell 0.5% to 7,533.77, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.2% to 52,552.97 on Thursday. Communication services and technology led decliners, while consumer staples, health care, and real estate topped the gainers.Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) slid 2.3% after the firm earmarked an additional $100 billion to increase its chipmaking capacity in the US, raising its total planned investment to $265 billion, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing a US official. Taiwan Semiconductor also reported Q2 results on Thursday, with year-over-year earnings and net revenue rising and Q3 sales guidance beating consensus.Among stocks with market capitalization exceeding $200 billion each, 13 out of the bottom 20 names were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Almost half of the decliners were semiconductor firms, the data showed. The worst performer was SanDisk (SNDK), down about 12.6%.In geopolitical news, the US military launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with the country's media reporting explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar, according to Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster.The Iranian military has warned "all infrastructure in the region will be crushed under steel blows" if the US carries out its threat to attack Iran's civilian sites, the Al Jazeera report said. Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure, Reuters reported, citing three sources.Total volumes of petroleum transiting Bab el-Mandeb amounted to 7.4 million barrels per day in June, or about 7% of global oil output, up from 4.2 million bpd a year ago, MarineLink reported, citing Kpler data.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate fell 0.7% to $79.08 a barrel, hovering around its highest in about a month amid a rally that began after the US renewed strikes on Iran a week ago. North Sea Brent futures retreated 0.7% to $84.34 a barrel, close to its month-high.Iraqi crude loadings more than doubled to average roughly 1.2 million barrels per day in the first half of July, Reuters reported, citing Kpler data and a source with direct knowledge of the flows, as exports accelerated following months of restricted shipments.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 1.2 basis points to 4.56% and the two-year climbing 1.7 basis points to 4.15%.In precious metal markets, gold futures retreated 1.8% to $3,980.5, and silver futures dropped 2.8% to $55.84.In economic news, US retail sales rose by 0.2% in June, as expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll and following the previous month's revised 1.0% increase.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 208,000 in the week ended July 11 from an upwardly revised 216,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a level of 217,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.

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Update: Wall Street Snaps Two-Day Advance as Chip-Related Stocks Slump
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Update: Wall Street Snaps Two-Day Advance as Chip-Related Stocks Slump

(Updates with closing levels throughout the story.)Wall Street's stock indexes fell Thursday after a two-day advance, dragged down by a sell-off in chip-related stocks and certain mega-cap technology stocks.The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 1.5% to close at 25,881.95, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.5% to 7,533.77. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.2% to settle at 52,552.97.Most sectors were in the green, led by consumer staples, while communication services saw the biggest drop, followed by technology.Semiconductor company Sandisk (SNDK) was the worst performer on the S&P 500, down nearly 12%. Nvidia (NVDA) fell 2.4%, among the notable laggards on the Dow.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (TSM) US-listed shares fell 2.3% after the semiconductor manufacturer reported its second-quarter results. The company earmarked an additional $100 billion to increase its chipmaking capacity in the US, Bloomberg News reported, citing a US official.Alphabet's (GOOGL) Class A shares slumped 4.4%, the second-worst performer on the Dow. Amazon.com (AMZN) also fell.In other corporate news, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) shares jumped nearly 11%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500. The healthcare company lifted its full-year earnings outlook after reporting second-quarter results above market estimates.UnitedHealth (UNH) raised its full-year earnings guidance, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected year-over-year increase in its second-quarter revenue. The company's shares rose 1.2%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.7% at $79.05 a barrel in Thursday late-afternoon trade, while Brent dropped 0.6% to $84.31."Oil prices slipped as traders assessed tensions between the (US) and Iran and the risks to oil supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz," D.A. Davidson said in a note.Iran vowed to destroy key Middle East infrastructure if US President Donald Trump carries out his threat to hit Iranian infrastructure in the absence of a deal between the two countries, an Iranian military spokesperson reportedly said. Trump issued his warning in a recent interview with Fox News, CNBC reported.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the two-year rate up 2.3 basis points at 4.15% and the 10-year rate rising 1.4 basis points to 4.56%.Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan on Thursday pushed for "modestly higher" interest rates as she, along with her Kansas City counterpart Jeffrey Schmid, downplayed soft inflation data this week and flagged persistent price pressures.In economic news, US retail sales edged higher in June despite lower gasoline prices that drove a sharp decline in gas station receipts, official data showed.Pending home sales decreased more than projected in June amid high mortgage rates and prices, data from the National Association of Realtors showed.Homebuilder confidence deteriorated in July amid growing material prices, high land costs and elevated mortgage rates, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said.Gold was down 1.7% at $3,983.20 per troy ounce, while silver lost 2.8% to $55.83 per ounce.

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Japan

US Equity Markets End Lower Amid Tech Sell-Off, Iran's Threat to Block Red Sea

US equity indexes closed lower on Thursday amid a sell-off in technology stocks, and Iran threatened to close the Red Sea in case of attacks on civilian sites.* US retail sales rose by 0.2% in June, as expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll and following the previous month's revised 1.0% increase.* US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 208,000 in the week ended July 11 from an upwardly revised 216,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a level of 217,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.* The Iranian military warns "all infrastructure in the region will be crushed under steel blows" if the US carries out its threat to attack Iran's civilian sites, Al Jazeera reported.* August West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.84 to settle at $78.93 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $0.92 at $84.17.* Abbott Laboratories (ABT) shares were up about 11%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after lifting its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday as the healthcare firm reported Q2 results above market estimates.* Shares of Sandisk (SNDK), Western Digital (WDC), and Seagate Technology (STX) were down as part of a larger decline in the tech sector. Sandisk shares fell 13%, Western Digital stock dropped nearly 9%, and Seagate shed roughly 10%.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Decline Amid Sell-Off in Chipmakers, Iran's Warning on Red Sea Route

(Updates with index/price moves and geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes dropped as a sell-off in chipmakers pushed technology sharply lower, and Iran threatened to close the Red Sea crude oil route if President Donald Trump orders an attack on Tehran's power infrastructure.The Nasdaq declined 1.8% to 25,786.2, the S&P 500 fell 0.8% to 7,508.7, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.5% to 52,386.8.Technology slumped 2.3%, the worst of a trio of decliners in the final leg of trading.Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) slid 3.1% after the firm earmarked an additional $100 billion to increase its chipmaking capacity in the US, raising its total planned investment to $265 billion, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing a US official. Taiwan Semiconductor also reported Q2 results on Thursday, with year-over-year earnings and net revenue rising and Q3 sales guidance beating consensus.Among stocks with market capitalization exceeding $200 billion each, 15 out of the bottom 20 names were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Half of the decliners were semiconductor firms, the data showed. The worst performer was SanDisk (SNDK), down 11%.In company news, UnitedHealth's (UNH) shares jumped 3.1%, making it one of the Dow's top gainers, after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.In geopolitical news, the US military launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with the country's media reporting explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar, according to Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster.The Iranian military has warned "all infrastructure in the region will be crushed under steel blows" if the US carries out its threat to attack Iran's civilian sites, the Al Jazeera report said. Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure, Reuters reported, citing three sources.Total volumes of petroleum transiting Bab el-Mandeb amounted to 7.4 million barrels per day in June, or about 7% of global oil output, up from 4.2 million bpd a year ago, MarineLink reported, citing Kpler data.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate fell 0.7% to $79.08 a barrel, hovering around its highest in about a month amid a rally that began after the US renewed strikes on Iran a week ago. North Sea Brent futures retreated 0.7% to $84.34 a barrel, close to its month-high.Iraqi crude loadings more than doubled to average roughly 1.2 million barrels per day in the first half of July, Reuters reported, citing Kpler data and a source with direct knowledge of the flows, as exports accelerated following months of restricted shipments.

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Chip Stocks Weigh on Equities Intraday; Netflix Earnings on Deck
US Markets

Chip Stocks Weigh on Equities Intraday; Netflix Earnings on Deck

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday amid a sell-off in certain chip-related stocks as investors parsed latest corporate earnings and awaited Netflix's (NFLX) results.The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite was down 1.1% at 25,979.8 after midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.5% to 7,537.8. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.2% to 52,548. Among sectors, tech saw the steepest decline, while consumer staples paced the gainers.Sandisk (SNDK) was down 12%, the biggest drop on the S&P 500. Nvidia (NVDA) fell 2.5%, among the worst performers on the Dow.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (TSM) US-listed shares were down 3.2% after the semiconductor manufacturer reported its second-quarter results. The company earmarked an additional $100 billion to increase its chipmaking capacity in the US, Bloomberg News reported, citing a US official.In other corporate news, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) shares jumped 11%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500. The healthcare company lifted its full-year earnings outlook after reporting second-quarter results above market estimates.UnitedHealth (UNH) raised its full-year earnings guidance, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected year-over-year increase in its second-quarter revenue. The company's shares rose 3.3%, among the best performers on the Dow.Streaming giant Netflix is scheduled to report results after the closing bell Thursday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.8% at $78.96 a barrel intraday, while Brent dropped 0.7% to $84.37."Oil prices slipped as traders assessed tensions between the (US) and Iran and the risks to oil supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz," D.A. Davidson said in a note.Iran vowed to destroy key Middle East infrastructure if US President Donald Trump carries out his threat to hit Iranian infrastructure in the absence of a deal between the two countries, an Iranian military spokesperson reportedly said. Trump issued his warning in a recent interview with Fox News, CNBC reported.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the two-year rate up 3.8 basis points at 4.17% and the 10-year rate rising 2.8 basis points to 4.57%.In economic news, US retail sales edged higher in June despite lower gasoline prices that drove a sharp decline in gas station receipts, official data showed.Pending home sales decreased more than projected in June amid high mortgage rates and prices, data from the National Association of Realtors showed.Homebuilder confidence deteriorated in July amid growing material prices, high land costs and elevated mortgage rates, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said.Gold was down 1.5% at $3,992 per troy ounce, while silver lost 2.1% to $56.22 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

Update: Technology Slide Pushes Nasdaq, S&P 500 Lower

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as a sell-off in chipmakers pushed technology sharply lower, while UnitedHealth's (UNH) strong Q2 results helped lift the price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average.The Nasdaq declined 0.9% to 26,021.1, and the S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 7,548.3 after midday Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up by less than 0.1% to 52,691.5.Consumer staples, healthcare, and real estate topped the gainers, while technology slumped, down 1.9% intraday.Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) slid 3.1% after the firm earmarked an additional $100 billion to increase its chipmaking capacity in the US, raising its total planned investment to $265 billion, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing a US official. Taiwan Semiconductor also reported Q2 results on Thursday, with year-over-year earnings and net revenue rising and Q3 sales guidance beating consensus.Among stocks with market capitalization exceeding $200 billion each, 15 out of the bottom 20 names were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Half of the decliners were semiconductor firms, the data showed. The worst performer was SanDisk (SNDK), down 11%.In company news, UnitedHealth's shares jumped 3.1%, making it one of the Dow's top gainers, after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.In geopolitical news, the Iranian military warns "all infrastructure in the region will be crushed under steel blows" if the US carries out its threat to attack Iran's civilian sites, Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster, reported. Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure, Reuters reported, citing three sources.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate fell 0.3% to $79.35 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent slipped 0.1% to $84.83 a barrel.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 2.8 basis points to 4.57% and the two-year climbing four basis points to 4.16%.In precious metal markets, gold futures retreated 1.4% to $3,995.1, and silver futures dropped 2% to $56.32.In economic news, US retail sales rose by 0.2% in June, as expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll and following the previous month's revised 1.0% increase. Excluding a 1.9% increase in motor vehicle sales, retail sales were down 0.2% compared with an expected 0.1% decrease. That followed a 1.0% increase in May. Removing both motor vehicles and a 5.3% decline in gasoline station sales, retail sales were up 0.4% in June after a 0.8% increase in May.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 208,000 in the week ended July 11 from an upwardly revised 216,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a level of 217,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg. The four-week moving average fell by 4,750 to 214,250.Pending home sales fell by 5.4% in June, well below the 0.5% decrease expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET and following a 3.5% increase in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. The monthly sales index was down 0.3% from June 2025."The highest mortgage rates in nearly a year and the record-high national median home price together are contributing to a tepid housing market that is especially difficult for first-time homebuyers," NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. "However, job gains can help support housing demand."

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Slumping Technology Pushes Nasdaq, S&P 500 Lower

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as a sell-off in chipmakers pushed technology sharply lower, while UnitedHealth's (UNH) strong Q2 results helped lift the price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average.The Nasdaq declined 0.8% to 26,063.2, and the S&P 500 fell 0.2% to 7,557.6 after midday Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bucked the intraday trend, up 0.2% to 52,769.1.Consumer staples, healthcare, and real estate topped the gainers, while technology slumped, down 1.8% intraday.Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) retreated 2.6% after the firm earmarked an additional $100 billion to increase its chipmaking capacity in the US, raising its total planned investment to $265 billion, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing a US official. Taiwan Semiconductor also reported Q2 results on Thursday, with year-over-year earnings and net revenue rising and Q3 sales guidance beating consensus.Among stocks with market capitalization exceeding $200 billion each, 15 out of the bottom 20 names were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Half of the decliners were semiconductor firms, the data showed. The worst performer was SanDisk (SNDK), down 9.5%.In company news, UnitedHealth's shares jumped 3.5%, making it one of the Dow's top gainers, after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.In geopolitical news, Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure, Reuters reported, citing three sources.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate was little changed at $79.61 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent was steady at $84.96 a barrel. Both crude oil types traded lower earlier in the session.Most US Treasury yields rose after midday, with the 10-year up 2.8 basis points to 4.57%.

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Wire

BNP Paribas Adjusts Sandisk PT to $1,900 From $1,200, Keeps Neutral Rating

Sandisk (SNDK) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $2,356.26, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $1650.10, Change: $-107.73, Percent Change: -6.13%

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Research

Argus Initiates Sandisk Corporation at Hold

Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $2,356.26. according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Equities

Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Lower Pre-Bell Friday; Meta Platforms to Open Higher, Sandisk to Decline

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly lower hours before Friday's opening bell.Meta Platforms (META) rose by 2% in premarket hours, following a 4.7% increase at Thursday's close.Microsoft (MSFT) was up 1.1% pre-bell, after a 0.3% increase from the previous session.Sandisk (SNDK) fell by 2.7% hours before market open, following a 7.6% rise from Thursday's session.Micron Technology (MU) was 1.8% lower in premarket activity, swinging from a 4.5% rise at Thursday's close.SpaceX (SPCX) declined by 1.2% premarket, after a 2.6% increase from Thursday's session.DTE Energy (DTE) fell by 0.5% in pre-bell hours, following a 1.4% fall at Thursday's close.Nvidia (NVDA) was down 0.5% pre-bell, after a 0.7% decline from the previous session.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) declined by 0.3% in premarket hours, swinging from a 5.7% increase at Thursday's close.

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Japan

US Equity Markets End Higher Amid Gains in Technology Stocks, US Attacks on Iran

US equity indexes closed higher Thursday after technology stocks saw big gains and the US continued to attack targets in Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.* US Central Command overnight hit 90 Iranian military targets, according to its social media post on X, after striking 80 on the previous night following Iran's attacks on three commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz* US initial jobless claims fell sequentially to 215,000 in the week ended July 4 from an upwardly revised 217,000, compared with expectations for 217,000 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The four-week moving average declined by 3,750 to 218,750.* August West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $1.65 to settle at $71.87 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $1.93 at $76.09.* Sandisk (SNDK) shares were up 7.6%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, after Wedbush raised its price target for the company's shares to $2,000 from $1,200 while keeping its outperform rating.* Paramount's (PSKY) $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) could face lawsuits from US states to block the deal as soon as next week, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Shares of Paramount dropped about 4.3%, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500.

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Wire

Top Midday Gainers

Micron Technology (MU) shares jumped nearly 8% after the firm said Thursday it plans to invest up to $3 billion in the US semiconductor supply chain.Intraday trading volume stood at around 26.5 million versus a daily average of about 51.5 million.Forte Biosciences (FBRX) reported "positive" results from a double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 1b study in vitiligo.Shares soared 58% as intraday trading volume surged to over 3.18 million from a daily average of about 324,000.Wedbush raised its price target for the shares of Sandisk (SNDK) to $2,000 from $1,200 while keeping its outperform rating.Shares advanced 12%, with intraday trading volume hovering around 8.38 million compared with a daily average of about 13.4 million.Price: $1023.83, Change: $+75.03, Percent Change: +7.91%

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