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At close · Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Daily Market Updates.

All 228 briefs published on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

US MarketsBerkshire holds $397.4 billion in cash and stays patient on deals
US MarketsMicrosoft rolls out AI cybersecurity tools amid rising threat risks
US MarketsTSMC developing EMIB-like chip packaging in bid to challenge Intel
Global MarketsIran warns of decisive retaliation if US carries out new attacks
CommoditiesArgentina’s Vaca Muerta hits record output, but benefits stay regional
EarningsVisa plans investments after cutting 7% of its workforce
US MarketsGoogle expands TPU AI push with growing off-balance-sheet lease guarantees
US MarketsMidstream energy stocks highlight supply risk as oil volatility grows
CommoditiesExxon warns gas prices may stay above $4 as refinery constraints persist
EarningsQualcomm handset revenue falls nearly 20% as fourth-quarter outlook softens
ETFs & FundsGlobal X SuperDividend U.S. ETF DIV highlights shift away from covered calls
CommoditiesMiddle East tensions keep oil and gasoline prices sensitive
CryptoDigital Asset SPAC pushes merger vote to Aug. 14 amid banking capital gaps
CryptoStrategy keeps STRC preferred dividend at 12% in August
Global MarketsChina’s PLA evolution reflects Beijing’s push for party control
Global MarketsChina’s growth pivot shifts from goods exports to exporting factories
CryptoIran-linked exchange allegedly moved $676 million to Binance via Shelbit
CryptoFTX-linked campaign finance case moves in SDNY as Bond asks to exclude evidence
US MarketsBoloco closes its final location on September 25, 2026
EarningsAmazon shares rally after Q2 2026 earnings, as CapEx weighs on cash flow
CryptoStablecoin Development Corp posts operating loss despite staking revenue
CommoditiesSuriname advances deepwater oil project amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
ETFs & FundsGoldman equities desk exec details what is driving trading growth
CryptoBitcoin swept from thousands of Coldcard wallets as new wave targets small balances
CryptoMoonbeam ends GLMR migration window as network winds down
Global MarketsTrump challenges DOJ findings in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
ETFs & FundsVanguard VONG and VBK highlight different growth bets for 2026
US MarketsAMD stock could see a lift ahead of Aug. 4 earnings
InsuranceMedicare excludes routine dental, leaving implant costs near $4,500
Global MarketsExplosion at Moscow restaurant kills 3, injures 21, authorities say
CryptoBNB Chain seeks legal action over memecoin linked to tutorial wallet
CryptoSBI Crypto ends Bitcoin pool service in Japan as major miners gain share
CommoditiesReflect Orbital gets FCC nod to test solar-power satellite mirror
Global MarketsTruck bombing injures 11 police outside Colombia base in Cucuta
Global MarketsTruck bomb near police station in Colombia wounds 14 ahead of inauguration
Global MarketsWhite House ICE video uses Bad Bunny song, then loses the music
CryptoLouisiana crypto ATM users can demand full refunds from unlicensed operators
CryptoMinnesota crypto ATM ban takes effect after about $1M in scam losses
EarningsBig Tech earnings show AI demand holding up despite infrastructure squeeze
Global MarketsIsrael says it killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon
US MarketsTrump Media launches paid Truth API for faster access to Truth Social posts
CryptoBitcoin near $63,000 as traders weigh Fed inflation reaction uncertainty
CommoditiesFinland’s sand battery project aims to cut emissions without rare earths
Global MarketsUS embassies in Middle East warn Americans to consider departing
CryptoTokenized stock trading hits record $11.3B in July, boosted by one QQQ token
CryptoTether’s reserve cushion appears to shrink sharply over 90 days
CryptoCZ warns Bitcoin holders after Coldcard exploit losses near $70 million
Global MarketsWHO says ultra-processed food firms blocked health efforts with lawsuits
CryptoBank of Italy study finds USDC remittances often not cheaper end to end
CryptoBitcoin mining difficulty drops 14% from this year’s high
US MarketsAmanda Staveley consortium agrees to buy Gold family stake in West Ham
CryptoSEC freezes Nasdaq QBTC bitcoin options approval amid CME challenge
EarningsPopular reports second-quarter profit growth and boosts capital returns
Global MarketsApple and Nvidia pursue different AI strategies for market leadership
US MarketsHigh car-loan payments are rising, hitting both new and used buyers
Bonds & RatesJ.P. Morgan turns more hawkish after Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks
Global MarketsHong Kong warns of heavy showers and squally thunderstorms
CryptoSeven-year Treasury yield at 4.473% raises the bar for Bitcoin
Global MarketsAmericans grow more skeptical of AI, Gallup finds
CommoditiesBank of England to stop accepting thermal coal bonds as collateral
US MarketsBerkshire Hathaway shares reach eight-month high
US MarketsTrump Media launches paid data service for faster access to Truth Social posts
Real EstateHong Kong considers shifting public housing output to a 50:50 rental split
US MarketsUber and Waymo clash over mass AV plans in Washington, D.C.
CryptoBitcoin faces $62,000 test with $1.17B of put open interest
Real EstateHome remodels leave some homeowners regretting the spend
Global MarketsUS executive order tightens rare earth sourcing for defense suppliers
ETFs & FundsFive travel money traps to avoid when booking and planning trips
US MarketsRay Dalio says cash is the worst long-term asset as inflation erodes value
ETFs & FundsIRS rules let Americans keep contributing to IRAs while abroad
US MarketsDow Jones futures rise as markets look ahead to key earnings
ETFs & FundsTop money market accounts offer up to 3.9% APY in August 2026
ETFs & FundsTop high-yield savings accounts offer APYs up to 4.10%
US MarketsEnterprise Products and Realty Income lead high-yield dividend picks
ETFs & FundsBanks roll out August 2026 account bonuses up to $3,000
ETFs & FundsAlly, NBKC and SoFi among top free checking accounts for August 2026
EarningsABB’s $5.5B Rotork buy highlights flow-control deals and targets
US MarketsTraders seek an edge on prediction markets beyond just the odds
Global MarketsSpaceX and governments vie for control of valuable radio spectrum
Global MarketsIndian equity valuations weighed as FPIs pull back, Motilal Oswal says
Global MarketsKen Griffin buys SK Hynix, CoreWeave from distressed Situational Awareness
Real EstateNew condo mortgage policies take effect Aug. 3
ETFs & FundsCompanies’ healthcare benefit costs have surged over two decades
CryptoCME launches 55 stock-linked futures plus 22 micro contracts for majors
ETFs & FundsPlanning for first-time parenthood in your 40s can be costlier
Global MarketsXi awards first-class merit to naval test pilot Yang Yong
CryptoSolana Foundation CISO warns AI-driven scams target crypto users
CryptoPerpetual futures growth is spreading beyond crypto markets
ForexDollar weakens as Japan intervention adds policy-risk to FX
Global MarketsHong Kong police arrest 57 in triad-linked illegal debt ring crackdown
Global MarketsFIFA slide deck highlights doubts over part-privatization plan for 2026 World Cup
EarningsGE HealthCare shares rise after strong Q2 with record backlog
Global MarketsJapan ends rescue at quake-hit Aeon shopping centre after 7 deaths
US MarketsRetail pharmacies positioned as weight-loss drug access trend accelerates
ETFs & FundsAI agent pricing remains unsettled as vendors test monetization models
Global MarketsVolatile week driven by Fed decision and Big Tech earnings
CryptoSwollen yen short raises risk of a margin call for leveraged Bitcoin
US MarketsIncoming Best Buy CEO Jason Bonfig targets a smaller, improved growth plan
ETFs & FundsWall Street funds shift toward newer Southwest strategy
US MarketsWall Street strategists weigh whether the stock selloff is ending
Global MarketsChina advances in AI, chips and robotics unsettle US tech and markets
Global MarketsChina conducts submarine missile test in Pacific for first time since 1982
EarningsSpace stocks face valuation pressure as investors demand cash discipline
InsuranceEverest withdraws from more than $1 billion of casualty reinsurance
Global MarketsAI hedge fund Situational Awareness sheds assets after margin calls
US MarketsGrady-White Boats founder declines $400 million sale, pledges profits
Bonds & RatesTrump administration eases rules for small banks to boost lending
US MarketsAI capex pressures stock buybacks, pushing more shares back into the market
US MarketsUK plans consolidated tape to unify trading data across equity markets
CommoditiesIran war boosts focus on fertilizer stocks, while China adds risk
Real EstateVornado and Annaly highlighted among top REIT picks
EarningsRailroad stocks highlight diversified transport and land-related services
EarningsBenzinga highlights penny stocks trading below $0.10
EarningsAutoZone highlights aftermarket and international growth focus
EarningsBread Financial and KeyCorp among week’s top financial stock picks
EarningsBenzinga highlights renewable energy stock ideas across solar, wind and storage
Global MarketsMicrosoft and Amazon results point to AI demand being capacity-limited
CryptoBitcoin spot ETF investors face Aug. 14 13F deadline spotlight
CommoditiesOPEC+ eyes another quota increase, but exporting extra oil is the hurdle
US MarketsEqual-weighted S&P 500 outperformed Nasdaq-100 in July amid tech selloff
CommoditiesDrought and heat drive sharp UK vegetable price spikes and imports
CommoditiesTankers near Oman face attacks amid Iran threat to shipping routes
InsuranceAXA says retail and P&C margins are at an excellent level
InsuranceAllianz joins $15 million Series A for Dili compliance platform
CryptoRussia expands crypto mining ban to Moscow through 2032
InsuranceErie Insurance posts slower premium growth as retention slips
InsuranceOCTO partners with Sedgwick to combine telematics and claims services
Global MarketsChina’s catch-up model in science faces growing constraints
CryptoCoinbase CEO expects corporate blockchains to consolidate
US MarketsWall Street increasingly sees a path for Big Tech to monetize AI
Real EstateRoth IRA withdrawals could fund home renovations, but may raise retirement risk
ETFs & FundsForbright Bank’s high-yield savings rate reaches 4.15% APY
Real EstateMortgage rates slip further after Fed keeps its policy rate unchanged
CommoditiesGold futures reopen above $4,100 after U.S. pauses airstrikes
US MarketsS&P 500 CAPE tops 40 for a third straight month for first time
CryptoColdcard wallet incident loss estimate climbs to about $70 million
Global MarketsHostile takeover bid puts pressure on Italy’s Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Global MarketsTata Group lays out decade plans in FY26 annual report
CryptoCZ urges diversifying crypto wallets after Coldcard exploit
Real EstateInheriting property can stall generational wealth plans
US MarketsTurbo engines return as automakers chase efficiency rules
US MarketsBathroom mini fridges surge in demand as wellness trends reshape homes
US MarketsBooking.com users report being underpaid for unsafe stays
CommoditiesGold stays above $4,000 as dollar rebound pressures prices
CryptoTexas power grid avoids crisis as Bitcoin mining supports ERCOT margins
Global MarketsHong Kong launches district consultations for policy address and 5-year plan
CryptoCoinbase reports 88% of Q2 revenue came from non-spot sources
Global MarketsHong Kong registered electors fall to 4.12 million for fifth year
Bonds & RatesUK PM and chancellor urge ministers to keep within spending limits
Global MarketsHuanggang Port stress tests planned for more than 10,000 people
CryptoSpot Bitcoin ETFs see $172.4M July inflows after late-month selling
Global MarketsTankers report incidents near Oman, raising Strait of Hormuz risk
Global MarketsChina to expand quantum sensing and computing across power grid
Global MarketsEurope accelerates infrastructure upgrades amid extreme heat risks
Global MarketsIran’s power structure complicates enforcing any US ceasefire
EarningsGroup 1 Automotive cuts 700 jobs to improve U.S. SG&A leverage
US MarketsChase Sapphire Preferred card touts 75,000-point welcome offer
US MarketsJersey Mike's slips on debut after $1 billion IPO
US MarketsVerizon highlights subscriber growth and a 6.7% dividend yield
Real EstateMortgage rates stay above a one-year high as Treasury yields hover near 4.5%
US MarketsVC-backed IPOs hit a record in 2026, but initial trading falters
EarningsRoblox expects revenue growth to slow and bookings to decline
Global MarketsSEBI bars Zee founders for a year over unauthorised land pledge
Global MarketsAI can aid trading workflows, but cannot replace trader judgment
CryptoXRP Ledger plans xrpld 3.3.0 upgrade with five validator amendments
Global MarketsModi says he wants to forgive protesters after CJP paper leak protests
Real EstateLabour urges mutualised water cooperatives to avoid debt from Thames Water
Global MarketsGuardian details links among Farage, donors, and alleged loan activity
ForexEUR/CHF firms with outlook neutral as 0.9265 holds support
CryptoColdcard wallets drained of over $70 million without device access
Global MarketsIndian stocks rise in July as oil eases and earnings surprise
EarningsMore than 30 firms set to report Q1 results in India on Aug. 1
Global MarketsChinese naval drills near Scarborough Shoal follow Philippines seabed bid
Global MarketsNathu La border pass reopens for commerce between India and China
CommoditiesProteinmaxxing and GLP-1 use raise demand for whey, pushing up infant formula costs
Global MarketsHong Kong says construction smoking ban will take time to change culture
InsuranceNationwide highlights rising cattle and dairy insurance risks tied to protein demand
Global MarketsTaiwan lawmakers deadlock on military drone bill after six hours
Bonds & RatesECB executive flags climate and nature risks to financial stability
Global MarketsFrance and Italy tighten border controls after migrant surge into Ceuta
EarningsJLL raises 2026 adjusted EPS guidance on strong first-half momentum
EarningsApple stock falls as iPhone maker guides below views
US MarketsSandisk stock surges, drawing renewed investor attention
EarningsCullen/Frost Bankers raises 2026 net interest income outlook after Q2 growth
EarningsCNX Resources expects second-half output surge with new Marcellus and Utica pads
Global MarketsIndia will introduce a closing auction session for F&O stocks Aug. 3
Global MarketsRussian strikes in Kyiv kill four and wound more than a dozen
ForexLoonie rises after stronger Canada GDP data
Global MarketsJapan’s ruling party forms group to back $2.1 billion trading cards market
ForexUS jobs report preview points to stable labor market in July
ForexCanada’s July jobs report expected to show stabilization into summer
Global MarketsMalaysia holds Negeri Sembilan election amid coalition rivalry
Global MarketsPhilippines presses China to publish 2024 South China Sea deal terms
Global MarketsDIIs raise stakes in three Indian railway-related stocks in June quarter
Global MarketsHong Kong faces calls to regulate loot boxes amid addiction concerns
Global MarketsChina presses toward 'world-class' forces by mid-21st century amid island chain
Global MarketsBusan tourism tops 2.42 million foreign visitors in first half of 2026
ForexUS Treasury notepad prompts questions about yen buy plans
Real EstateJVP Development starts spec office project in Frisco after cost surge
US MarketsIG Group to buy Underdog in up to $1.3 billion deal
EarningsCoreWeave rallies after Leidos deal targeting classified federal AI work
US MarketsReddit weighs ending Google data deal as AI search reduces traffic
US MarketsFord CEO warns Chinese automakers could enter US in 5 to 10 years
EarningsBrookfield Infrastructure targets $300 million to $500 million for AI buildout
EarningsEuronet projects 10% to 15% full-year adjusted EPS growth
CryptoCoinbase wins dismissal of most customer lawsuit over token sales
Real EstateBig Tech data center spending splits Wall Street as AI capex scrutiny rises
Global MarketsPhilippine food exporter eyes India as Southeast Asia turns to alternatives
Global MarketsFifa drops plan to sell World Cup stakes after backlash
Real EstateAI moves into multifamily management, raising risks for 466,100 managers
US MarketsJPMorgan’s pitch outlines a value framework for FIFA partnership
CommoditiesHercules Metals names new leadership for Leviathan copper project
Real EstateHill City Capital bids $88M for Spirit Airlines HQ in Dania Beach
Real EstateGSA to sell nearly 31,000 SF of Denver garages in Five Points
Real EstateThe Wideman Co. buys TotalEnergies Tower in downtown Houston
CommoditiesEquinox Gold to replace CEO with Orla’s Jason Simpson on Nov. 1
Real EstateApollo affiliate Bridge buys 270-unit Manassas gated community for $85M
Real EstateCenter City retail demand extends into Northern Liberties and nearby streets
CommoditiesGold mining output hits records as costs climb to a fresh high
CommoditiesUS rare earth strategy pivots to processing economics over mine size
CommoditiesFortuna Mining to expand Séguéla gold mine, targeting 200,000 oz/yr
CommoditiesCameco Westinghouse unit files for US IPO as nuclear interest grows
CommoditiesAgnico Eagle keeps 2026 gold output target despite 370,000-oz loss
CommoditiesCanada approves Canada Nickel’s Crawford polymetallic mine in Ontario
CommoditiesEmerita Resources sues Lithium Ionic in Ontario over Brazilian lithium assets
CommoditiesIMC Rare Earths starts trading on NYSE American under ticker IMC
Bonds & RatesUS import prices rise 0.3% as China-related costs jump
Real EstateHomebuyer affordability slips again as prices and mortgage rates rise

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