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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday

Consumer stocks were mixed premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreating 0.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) was flat.Unilever (UL) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell following a nearly 9% rise at the previous close. Reuters reported that the company agreed to protect the employment terms and conditions of workers in its European and UK food business for two years after its planned 2027 merger with McCormick (MKC). McCormick stock was fractionally higher.Ford Motor (F) shares rose more than 6% after the automaker lifted its full-year core profit outlook, while the company reported an unexpected year-over-year increase in its Q2 earnings and recorded revenue above market estimates.Lithia & Driveway (LAD) stock was 4% higher after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were lower to flat premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreating 0.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) was flat.Unilever (UL) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell following a roughly 9% rise at the previous close. Reuters reported that the company agreed to protect the employment terms and conditions of workers in its European and UK food business for two years after its planned 2027 merger with McCormick (MKC). McCormick stock was fractionally higher.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Fed's Interest Rate Announcement

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.1% in Wednesday's premarket activity, ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 6.4% in the week ended July 24, with both refinancing activity and new home applications pushed lower by an increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates, data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association showed Wednesday.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.The Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee will announce its latest decision on interest rates at 2 pm ET, followed by a press conference from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at 2:30 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 2.2% lower.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Vertiv Holdings (VRT) stock was down more than 12% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was flat, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.9%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% lower.Humana (HUM) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company cut its 2026 GAAP earnings guidance.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 1.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 2.3%.Eni (E) stock was up more than 5% before the market open after the company reported higher Q2 net profit and sales.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.2%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.9% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.9%.United Microelectronics (UMC) shares were down more than 3% in premarket activity after falling 9% at the prior close. The company reported higher Q2 earnings and operating revenue and announced a phased expansion plan to boost semiconductor manufacturing capacity in Singapore and Taiwan.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.035, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated marginally by 0.02%.Unilever (UL) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell following a nearly 9% rise at the previous close. Reuters reported that the company agreed to protect the employment terms and conditions of workers in its European and UK food business for two years after its planned 2027 merger with McCormick (MKC). McCormick stock was 0.5% higher.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) lost 0.02%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.UBS Group (UBS) shares traded up 1% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 4.8% to $83.05 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.2% to $2.63 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 6.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.2% lower.Gold futures for November retreated 0.2% to $4,090.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 0.6% to $57.85 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.3% lower.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in US as ADRs Ease in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts eased late Tuesday morning with the S&P Europe Select ADR Index down 0.1% to 1,903.66.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by consumer goods company Unilever (UL) and software firm SAP (SAP), which climbed 8.6% and 4.8%, respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Sanofi (SNY) and brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD), which advanced 3.7% and 3%, respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by telecommunications operator Nokia (NOK) and biopharmaceutical company DBV Technologies (DBVT), which dropped 6.3% and 5.1%, respectively. They were followed by medical device maker EDAP TMS (FOCL) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which lost 3.3% and 3.1%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and software company Endava (DAVA), which rose 9.6% and 7.9%, respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company GSK (GSK) and communications company WPP (WPP), which were up 6.5% and 6.4%, respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and lender Barclays (BCS), which fell 7.8% and 7.3%, respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and lender Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), which dropped 7% and 2.5%, respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Advance Premarket Tuesday

Consumer stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) 1.8% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) up 0.4%.Coca-Cola (KO) shares were up nearly 5% after the company reported higher fiscal Q2 comparable earnings and net operating revenue, and raised its 2026 outlook.Unilever (UL) stock was up 8% after the company posted a higher Q2 turnover, along with a 5.8% growth in underlying sales.Hilton Worldwide (HLT) shares were down more than 2% after the company issued Q3 adjusted EPS outlook below analysts' expectations.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Renewed Pressure on Semiconductor Stocks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.02%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.8% in Tuesday's premarket activity, as markets traded mixed amid renewed pressure on semiconductor stocks.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.8% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit narrowed to $101.46 billion in June from $105.89 billion in May, according to data released by the US Census Bureau, compared with a narrower gap of $100 billion expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:40 am ET.May's home price data will be released at 9:00 am ET, followed by consumer confidence and the Richmond Federal Reserve's conditions readings, both for July, at 10:00 am ET.The Dallas Fed's nonmanufacturing index for July is due to be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) fell 3.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 1.9%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 1.7%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.5% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Unilever (UL) shares were up more than 8% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q2 turnover and underlying sales.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.5% lower.Barclays (BCS) shares traded down 6.4% in early-hours activity even after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and total income.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 1.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.1%.Expro (XPRO) stock was up more than 5% before market open after the company raised its 2026 revenue guidance.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.7% higher and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.GE Vernova (GEV) stock was down more than 4% before the opening bell following a 1.8% loss in the prior session. The company said it was selected to replace two pumped storage units at First Hydro's Dinorwig hydropower plant in the UK.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.9%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.CG Oncology (CGON) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company reported durable responses and bladder preservation in patients with high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guerin-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer in its phase 3 study of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.8% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell 2.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 4.2%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down 0.8% in premarket activity after falling 5% at the previous close, while Apple (AAPL) gained 0.4% after a 1.2% rise at Monday's close. Apple surpassed Nvidia as the world's most valuable company on Monday, marking the first time it has closed above the chipmaker since April 2025. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Taiwanese prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of advanced AI chips to China.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined by 1% to $81.79 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.6% to $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for November retreated 1.2% to $4,088.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were down 2% to $57.53 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.1% lower.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were climbing sharply higher late Tuesday morning, rising 1.57% to 1,909.91 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by telecommunications company Nokia (NOK) and biopharmaceutical company argenx (ARGX), which rose 5.5% and 2.3% respectively. They were followed by lender Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)and oil and gas company Eni (E), which were up 2.2% and 0.9% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by software firm SAP (SAP) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which fell 1.7% and 1.3% respectively. They were followed by healthcare tech company Royal Philips (PHG) and 3D printer company Materialise (MTLS), which were down 1% and 0.8%. respectivelyThe gainers from the UK were led by mining company BHP Group (BHP) and lender Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), which advanced 2.7% and 2.1%, respectively. They were followed by lender Barclays (BCS) and biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL), which gained 2% and 0.9%, respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and communications company WPP (WPP), which lost 6.3% and 4.3% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications operator Vodafone Group (VOD) and tobacco company British American Tobacco (BTI), which dropped 1.2% and 1% respectively.

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Microsoft Invests $2.5 Billion in New AI Implementation Business
US Markets

Microsoft Invests $2.5 Billion in New AI Implementation Business

Microsoft (MSFT) is launching a new business unit with a $2.5 billion investment that will help clients with artificial intelligence implementations, the technology giant said Thursday.The new business will be called Microsoft Frontier Co. and embed 6,000 experts at customers across the globe to help co-design, deploy and improve AI systems at scale. Rodrigo Kede Lima is expected to lead the unit as president.Microsoft Frontier helps focus on "end-to-end frontier transformation, enabling customers to amplify their IQ with AI while refining their differentiated value in the markets that they serve," Judson Althoff, chief executive of Microsoft Commercial Business, said in a blog post.On Tuesday, Amazon.com's (AMZN) cloud-computing unit, Amazon Web Services, said it's investing $1 billion in a new unit called AWS Forward Deployed Engineering that is focused on helping customers co-develop and deploy agentic AI tools in a matter of days."This goes beyond what has been labeled as Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) and will be the largest, most capable, outcome-driven engineering organization in the industry," Althoff said Thursday.Microsoft shares were up 1.9% in late-afternoon trade. So far this year, the stock has lost 19% in value.The company is already working with global clients, including London Stock Exchange Group, Unilever (UL), and Novo Nordisk (NVO). Microsoft said it has FDE partnerships with Accenture (ACN), EY, KPMG, PwC and others.Price: $391.38, Change: $+7.10, Percent Change: +1.85%

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were heading higher late Tuesday morning, rising 0.7% to 1,919.96 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by 3D printer company Materialise (MTLS) and biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS), which rose 3.4% and 2% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications company Nokia (NOK) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which were up 1.5% and 1% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by furniture maker Natuzzi (NTZ) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which dropped 2.1% and 1.5% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Sanofi (SNY) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which lost 1.3% each.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC) and lender Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), which advanced 3% and 2.2% respectively. They were followed by software firm Endava (DAVA) and educational publisher Pearson (PSO), which increased 2% and 1.4% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and medical device maker Smith & Nephew (SNN), which fell 5.4% each, and 3.5% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications operator Vodafone Group (VOD) and biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX), which were down 3.8% and 3.5% respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks were higher late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 0.9% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) adding 0.8%.In corporate news, Roku (ROKU) and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday the company agreed to enhance its safety controls by offering parents greater oversight over what their children can stream, resolving a state enforcement action under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights. Roku shares rose 1.3%.DraftKings (DKNG) shares jumped past 8% after the company said Friday it launched its prediction markets exchange DKeX.Lukas Walton, an heir to the Walmart (WMT) fortune, and his wife, Samantha, are buying a minority stake in the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls, Bloomberg reported. Walmart shares were up 0.6%.Unilever (UL) is considering a bid for Thorne, a South Carolina-based company that sells dietary supplement pills, valued at up to $4 billion, the Financial Times reported. Unilever shares increased 0.2%.

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Wire

McCormick Faces Consumer Strain, Unilever Deal Questions, UBS Says

McCormick (MKC) continues to face uncertainty around consumer demand and its pending acquisition of Unilever's (UL) foods business, keeping investor sentiment cautious heading into H2, UBS Securities said Thursday in a report.Packaged-food companies broadly are navigating a difficult consumer backdrop, with many at risk of downward earnings revisions as shoppers remain price-sensitive and trade-offs persist, the report said. McCormick's demand trends remain hard to predict, and while the company expects sales to improve later in the year, "many are likely to take a wait-and-see approach," UBS said.Investors are also looking for more clarity on McCormick's planned merger with Unilever's Foods business, with an update expected in September, UBS said. It's uncertain whether that update will be enough to ease concerns about the deal's strategic fit and financial implications, the report said.McCormick's fiscal Q2 results on Thursday came in ahead of expectations, helped by stronger margins, though the beat did little to change the broader concerns weighing on the stock, UBS said.UBS raised its price target on McCormick stock to $52 from $51 and maintained its neutral rating.Price: $50.53, Change: $+2.18, Percent Change: +4.50%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Rise in Afternoon Trading

Consumer stocks were higher Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) adding 1.4%.In corporate news, Unilever (UL) is considering a bid for Thorne, a South Carolina-based company that sells dietary supplement pills, valued at up to $4 billion, the Financial Times reported. Unilever shares were up 0.3%.Honda Motor's (HMC) American Honda unit said Friday it restructured its Power Sports and Products group by moving its marine, powersports, and power equipment divisions under one framework. Separately, Honda Motor reappointed Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe to its board Friday after he apologized to shareholders for the company's financial performance, news outlets reported. Honda Motor shares rose 2.7%.DraftKings (DKNG) shares jumped 6% after the company said Friday it launched its prediction markets exchange DKeX.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were higher Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 0.9% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) adding 1.5%.In corporate news, Unilever (UL) is considering a bid for Thorne, a South Carolina-based company that sells dietary supplement pills, valued at up to $4 billion, the Financial Times reported. Unilever shares were up 0.3%.

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Update: Market Chatter: Unilever Weighs Offer for Supplements Maker Thorne Valued at Up to $4 Billion

(Updates with Unilever's response in the last paragraph.)Unilever (UL) is considering a bid for Thorne, a South Carolina-based company that sells dietary supplement pills, valued at up to $4 billion, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.Several other companies are exploring a potential deal for Thorne, which has been put up for sale by its private equity owner, L Catterton, the report said.Unilever declined to comment, while Thorne did not immediately respond to.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $60.97, Change: $+0.43, Percent Change: +0.71%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Friday

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) 0.9% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) down 0.1%.DraftKings (DKNG) shares were up more than 2% after the company launched its proprietary prediction markets exchange, DKeX, integrated into its DraftKings: Sports & Casino app, expanding its prediction markets platform and strengthening its sportsbook offering.Unilever (UL) is considering a bid for Thorne, a South Carolina-based company that sells dietary supplement pills, valued at up to $4 billion, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Unilever stock was 0.6% higher premarket.Coca-Cola (KO) said Jennifer Mann will step down from her role as EVP and president of its North America Operating Unit, effective Aug. 1. Shares of Coca-Cola were up 0.7% pre-bell.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Decline in Wednesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were lower late Wednesday morning, falling 0.83% to 1,868.68 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by 3D printer company Materialise (MTLS) and medical device maker EDAP TMS (FOCL), which rose 5.5% and 4.8% respectively. They were followed by semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which were up 1.7% and 1.3% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by biopharmaceutical firm Cellectis (CLLS) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which dropped 5.4% and 3.5% respectively. They were followed by oil and gas company Eni (E) and telecommunications company Ericsson (ERIC), which were down 3.1% and 1.8% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and Trinity Biotech (TRIB), which surged 15% and 9.3% respectively. They were followed by Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and medical device maker Smith & Nephew (SNN), which advanced 4.1% and 2.4% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL), which fell 8.7% and 3.5% respectively. They were followed by oil and gas company BP (BP) and Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO), which lost 3.1% and 2.9% respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) 0.1% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) declining by 0.1%.Marriott International (MAR) is facing growing pressure from hotel owners over how it shares revenue from its Bonvoy loyalty program, as franchisees demand a larger slice of profits generated through co-branded credit card deals, The Wall Street Journal reported. Shares of Marriott International were down more than 2% premarket.Yum! Brands (YUM) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it has signed agreements to sell Pizza Hut for a combined $2.7 billion through two separate transactions.Unilever (UL) is partnering with Accenture (ACN) to increase the use of AI digital twins in its manufacturing network, the company said. Unilever shares were 0.2% higher premarket.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in US as ADRs Rise in Thursday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts rose late Thursday morning with the S&P Europe Select ADR Index climbing 1.7% to 1,874.97.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by biopharmaceutical company argenx (ARGX) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which rose 2.7% and 2.6%, respectively. They were followed by biotech firm BioNTech (BNTX) and telecommunications company Nokia (NOK), which were up 2.5% and 1.6%, respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by software firm SAP (SAP) and internet ad firm Criteo (CRTO), which dropped 4.1% and 0.9%, respectively. They were followed by biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which were off 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX), which climbed 8.8% and 4%, respectively. They were followed by lender HSBC (HSBC) and biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL), which advanced 2.8% and 2.7%, respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and software company Endava (DAVA), which fell 4.6% and 1.1%, respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical companies Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and NuCana (NCNA), which lost 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Decline in Friday Trading; Rise for Week

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were tracking lower late Friday morning, falling 0.85% to 1,882.19 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index, which is up 0.9% for the week so far.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by internet ad firm Criteo (CRTO) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which rose 2.1% and 2% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical companies argenx (ARGX) and Cellectis (CLLS), which were up 1.8% and 0.7% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by telecommunications company Nokia (NOK) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which dropped 8.3% and 7.2% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company DBV Technologies (DBVT) and telecommunications company Ericsson (ERIC), which lost 5.4% and 2.9% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and alcoholic beverage company Diageo (DEO), which advanced 4.5% and 2.4% respectively. They were followed by tobacco company British American Tobacco (BTI) and educational publisher Pearson (PSO), which increased 2.1% and 1.9% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) and mining company BHP Group (BHP), which lost 6.3% and 5.3% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX), which dropped 3% and 2.2% respectively.

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Top Midday Stories: Dell Q1 Earnings Results, Guidance Top Estimates; Autodesk to Acquire MaintainX in $3.6 Billion All-Cash Deal

All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading Friday, as President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he will soon make a final determination regarding the proposed memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.In company news, Dell Technologies (DELL) reported fiscal Q1 non-GAAP net income late Thursday of $4.86 per diluted share, up from $1.55 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus analyst estimate of $2.96. Fiscal Q1 revenue was $43.84 billion, up from $23.38 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $35.74 billion. For fiscal Q2, the company said it expects non-GAAP EPS of $4.80 at the midpoint and revenue of $44 billion to $45 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $2.99 and $35.10 billion, respectively. For fiscal 2027, Dell said it expects non-GAAP EPS of $17.90 at the midpoint on revenue of $165 billion to $169 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $13.12 and $143.19 billion, respectively. Dell shares were up 29.4% around midday.Autodesk (ADSK) reported fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings late Thursday of $2.99 per diluted share, up from $2.29 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus of $2.84. Fiscal Q1 revenue was $1.93 billion, up from $1.63 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $1.89 billion. For fiscal Q2, the company said it expects adjusted EPS of $3.10 to $3.14 on revenue of $2.00 billion to $2.02 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $3.04 and $1.99 billion, respectively. For fiscal 2027, Autodesk said it expects adjusted EPS of $12.40 to $12.65 on revenue of $8.16 billion to $8.22 billion. Analysts expect $12.42 and $815 billion, respectively. Additionally, the company said late Thursday it has agreed to acquire MaintainX, a modern maintenance and operations business, in an all-cash deal valued at about $3.6 billion. Autodesk shares were down 4%.Amazon (AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos said Thursday on X that all personnel are safe and accounted for after his Blue Origin company's New Glenn rocket exploded Thursday night during a hot-fire test at a Space Force facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Amazon shares were down 0.5%.MongoDB (MDB) reported fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings late Thursday of $1.32 per diluted share, up from $1.00 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus of $1.19. Fiscal Q1 revenue was $687.6 million, up from $549.0 million a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $664.5 million. For fiscal Q2, the company said it expects adjusted EPS of $1.58 to $1.61 on revenue of $729 million to $734 million. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $1.29 and $700.5 million, respectively. For fiscal 2027, the company said it expects adjusted EPS of $5.95 to $6.14, up from its previous guidance of $5.75 to $5.93 and above the FactSet consensus of $5.92. Fiscal 2027 revenue is expected to be between $2.92 billion and $2.96 billion, above its previous guidance and the FactSet consensus of $2.90 billion. MongoDB shares were down 5.8%.Activist hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management has built a significant stake in McCormick (MKC) as the US food company works on its planned acquisition of Unilever's (UL) food business, Reuters reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The size of the stake, which Toms acquired in Q2, and what Toms intends to do with it, could not be determined, Reuters reported. McCormick shares were up 1.2%, while Unilever shares were down 0.4%.Price: $411.54, Change: $+94.49, Percent Change: +29.80%

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