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

All 197 briefs published on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

US MarketsDow Jones futures rise as oil falls ahead of major earnings
US MarketsAI stocks slide tied to margin calls, heavy leverage unwinds
Global MarketsWeak July sales intensify price war fears in China’s premium EV market
ForexAsia event calendar highlights China private manufacturing PMI
CryptoSolana bots using HumidiFi saw higher positive WSOL outcomes
ForexDXY slips as Middle East risk sentiment improves and crude prices fall
CommoditiesOil prices fall as investors weigh a pause in Iran fighting
US MarketsCathie Wood trims Snowflake position after shares surge ahead of earnings
Global MarketsChina targets defense modernization by 2035 ahead of 2027 PLA milestone
CryptoInteractive Strength liquidated its FET treasury, prioritizing preferred holders
US MarketsJersey Mike’s Subs IPO prices at $23, shares fall after debut
US MarketsCoreWeave jumps after partnership to deliver AI cloud services to U.S. agencies
ForexJapan expected to coordinate with US to halt yen slide near 40-year lows
InsuranceOriginal Medicare can leave cancer patients without an out-of-pocket cap
Global MarketsMaduro backs dialogue ahead of US-backed talks on Venezuela
CryptoSenate floor schedule omits CLARITY Act as clock nears Aug. recess
US MarketsAstraZeneca weighs a possible merger with Bristol Myers Squibb
Global MarketsUK PM Burnham backs written constitution as devolution push grows
ETFs & FundsWarren Buffett repeatedly points investors to a low-cost S&P 500 ETF
US MarketsRivian shares slide after Q2 beat as investors weigh margin and dilution risk
CryptoCtrl Wallet to stop transfers, swaps and dApps on Aug. 3
Global MarketsGoogle Earth disables an AI deepfake imagery feature after backlash
CommoditiesChina car sales slide, but Chinese EV demand grows in Mexico
ETFs & FundsXRP ETF inflows extend to four straight months as rivals lag
CryptoSenate move on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces tight timeline
Global MarketsLula says he is “in great shape” as he launches bid for a fourth term
US MarketsMicron shares fall 32% despite strong AI memory demand
EarningsSprouts Farmers Market shares jump after quarterly profit tops estimates
CryptoSaylor hints Strategy may resume Bitcoin buys as 12% STRC rate holds
Global MarketsWall Street sets up for US jobs data and major earnings next week
Global MarketsAt least 72 die in Ceuta migrant rush as crossings top 50,000
CryptoColdcard seed flaw prompts $89M Bitcoin theft, triggers wallet migration
InsuranceBrokly launches a ChatGPT app for small-business insurance requirements
Global MarketsUK chancellor warns retailers over food and fuel profiteering amid Iran war
CryptoColdcard exploit thefts reach about $88.6 million across 4,585 addresses
US MarketsBerkshire boosts Alphabet stake after AI infrastructure stock sale
US MarketsFriendly fraud drives US chargeback disputes higher, report shows
EarningsMicrosoft Azure revenue jumps as Copilot adoption lifts results
Global MarketsSEBI bars Zee promoters from markets, likely delaying 3,143.5 crore raise
CommoditiesSmall modular tidal turbine being tested off Cape Cod
CryptoSpark shelves consumer app to focus on stablecoin liquidity for firms
CommoditiesBritain warns drought could cut wheat yields and trigger food shortages
CryptoOFAC adds two Iranian maritime insurers to sanctions list
InsuranceZurich Australia appoints claims leader for retail life insurance
InsuranceBrown & Brown posts 2Q revenue gain, boosts AI investment focus
CryptoFun CEO says crypto payments will move toward unified infrastructure
ETFs & FundsThree fixed-income ETFs target income, with yields from 4.95% to 7.79%
InsuranceEarly nurse triage cuts workers' comp litigation and claim costs
CommoditiesSolar supplied a record 14.4% of Britain’s electricity in July
CryptoXRPL keeps Batch and Permission Delegation locked after exploit risks
CryptoStrategy keeps STRC preferred dividend at 12% despite shares below par
EarningsSalesforce highlights agentic AI momentum as quarterly revenue rises
US MarketsHousing costs consume nearly $1 in every $3 spent by retirees
EarningsAmazon says $220 billion data center spend follows two-year payback lag
US MarketsStock market week ahead set to focus on key signals and major names
US MarketsCouple’s $165,000 debt load highlights risks of hiding credit balances
Global MarketsHelicopter crash halts wildfire response west of Athens
CryptoTrump Media-linked wallets transfer $165 million in bitcoin to Crypto.com
Global MarketsTwo firefighting helicopters collide in Greece during wildfire response
CryptoTrump Media says bitcoin transfer to Crypto.com wasn’t a sale
Bonds & RatesHong Kong to launch first yuan five-year bond futures on Monday
CryptoMeta AI smart glasses face privacy lawsuits, probes and mounting scrutiny
CommoditiesChina plans major solar and wind expansion by 2030
EarningsAbbVie reports Q2 growth and EPS lift despite Apogee deal hit
Global MarketsJardine Foundation to end Oxbridge undergraduate scholarships after review
CryptoTariff authority shifts after Supreme Court ruling, keeping inflation risk alive
EarningsRio Tinto’s first-half results show EBITDA and free cash flow surge
Global MarketsIsrael says there is no deal to halt Gaza attacks
Global MarketsIsrael says it will delay Gaza withdrawal amid continued strikes
ETFs & FundsAmazon boosts S&P 500 profit growth after paper gains on Anthropic
Global MarketsChina researchers propose nuclear blast to deflect a 100-meter asteroid
EarningsAurora Innovation posts $270 million Q2 net loss as per-mile outlook shifts
Earnings7 analyst favorite stocks set for Magnificent earnings growth
US MarketsRobert Kiyosaki warns of a major stock market downturn for boomers
US MarketsBYD ramps up sales on overseas demand as flash-charging expands
US MarketsMiivo AI launches AI customer insights platform for SMBs
Real EstateNearly 75% of new homeowners face surprise repairs within two years
Bonds & Rates30-year Treasury yield rises to 5.27% as bond investors push higher rates
US MarketsMark Cuban and Michael Burry warn Nvidia risk could ripple through US stocks
US MarketsStates expand student loan options as new federal borrowing caps take effect
CryptoNew York seeks to block Kalshi from unlicensed sports wagering in state
ForexJapan and US signal closer yen support after sharp rebound
EarningsStrategy posts $8.22 billion Q2 loss driven by unrealized Bitcoin move
Global MarketsSemiconductor index SOX plunges as AI chip rally loses steam
CommoditiesIran war jitters boost oil market winners, but long trades get harder
US MarketsApple’s budget MacBook Neo pressure forces rivals to rethink laptops
CryptoCrypto exchanges expand into stocks with perpetual futures tied to benchmarks
Real EstateSL Green’s $805M conversion work pauses after Department of Buildings halt
CryptoEthereum leads Bitcoin in July as ETH/BTC ratio rises and spot ETF inflows surge
EarningsJPMorgan and banks rally as Q2 earnings power financials to new highs
CryptoColdcard exploit prompts bitcoin holders to deposit more on exchanges
US MarketsAirline fuel costs are rising, keeping flights expensive
ETFs & FundsFinancial stocks lead as investors weigh the Fed’s next move
ETFs & FundsBank stocks hit record highs as earnings and valuations improve
Global MarketsChinese students debate education after Fields Medal winner Wang Hong remarks
CryptoAI hedge fund unwind underscores risk of crypto-first liquidation in stress
EarningsNetflix shares fall more than 10% after earnings despite record revenue
US MarketsJersey Mike’s IPO to fund employee bonuses up to 200%
US MarketsRocket Lab shares surged after years of drawdowns, propelled by revenue growth
EarningsSpaceX investors crowdsource questions for first public earnings call
Real EstateMortgage rates tick higher on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
ForexU.S. Treasury steps in to buy yen as Japan currency hits lows
ETFs & FundsSuze Orman urges couples to coordinate workplace retirement matches
US MarketsAmericans reported $20.9B in fraud losses in 2025, up 26%
ETFs & FundsTech giants push cybersecurity as an AI-era product core
Global MarketsSouth Korea curbs leveraged ETFs, boosting demand for crash put hedges
CryptoBNB Chain seeks legal action over alleged unauthorized memecoin launch
Global MarketsDevolution plan would shift income tax share to England mayors
Global MarketsChiikawa Artiverse returns to Hong Kong despite cancelled roundabout
US MarketsEnergy ETF VDE returns 93.6% over 12 months, beating S&P 500
EarningsTech stocks have lagged, with an equal weight tech ETF down 18%
US MarketsTim Cook resisted calls to change Apple’s business focus
US MarketsM&S’ Pantheon revamp becomes blueprint for retailer’s £700m growth push
Global MarketsHong Kong retiree weighs Shenzhen surgery options amid rising costs
Global MarketsBaotou Steel blast investigation cites corrosion leak and safety failures
Global MarketsHungary shuts sole nuclear plant as Danube water levels hit
CryptoLeveraged funds cut BTC short exposure, but bullish confirmation still mixed
InsuranceRoofMarketplace introduces guaranteed pricing for full or partial roof replacements
Global MarketsChina warns Manila it has a “rich and powerful” toolbox for SCS
CryptoTrump Media plans Truth API to deliver Truth Social posts to institutions
CryptoTrump Media transfers 2,628 BTC to Crypto.com, holdings drop to 4,261
Real EstateRefinancing a mortgage: key steps homeowners should review
Real EstateVA loan lenders highlight credit-score floors and rate guarantees
Real EstateRocket Mortgage, Bank of America highlight grants for first-time buyers
Real EstateBest HELOC lenders of August 2026 highlight payment flexibility and CLTV
Real EstateTruist, Bank of America and Citi named top cash-out refinance lenders
US MarketsBaby-tracking startups seek to expand overnight monitoring and data collection
Global MarketsMore young college graduates are living with parents amid job strain
Real EstateUltra-wealthy flock to Miami, boosting demand for money managers
US MarketsAI stock swings as China debuts CXMT and advances deep-UV tools
Global MarketsHong Kong travelers reroute long trips via mainland China amid Middle East war
Global MarketsFalling oil prices and improving monsoon outlook bolster India's equities
CommoditiesOPEC signals a small quota increase for September
Global MarketsRosewood Hotel Group to proceed with Central clubhouse operator change
Global MarketsHong Kong drafts first five-year plan, calling for elite risk-taking
CryptoBitcoin users move 39,600 BTC in small transfers amid Coldcard hack
Global MarketsChina’s CRBC wins $1.2 billion Kenya airport modernization contract
Global MarketsTrump says he canceled planned attack on Iran after deal perimeter agreement
Global MarketsUkrainian drones hit Russia, targeting Wildberries warehouse in Samara
Global MarketsCUHK plans new medical building and 10th college in Pak Shek Kok
InsuranceScammers spoof RingGo texts to push fake parking fee payments
Global MarketsChina raises Gansu flash-flood death toll to 25 amid ongoing alerts
CommoditiesWheat prices fall into weekend, with managed money trimming shorts
US Markets3M executive sells 7,669 shares after exercise-and-sell event
CommoditiesCotton futures rise into end of month as export data tops USDA view
CommoditiesCorn futures end July lower, dragged by wheat weakness and rains
Bonds & RatesUS 30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007, weighing TLT
US MarketsCitadel steps in to salvage Situational Awareness after AI stock losses
US MarketsApple’s market dominance contrasts with HP’s dividend profile
CommoditiesSoybeans slip on Friday as weekly losses mount
Global MarketsFilipino housekeeping staff see rising demand in Japan
Global MarketsUK Government Investments exposes officials’ data in internal security breach
Global MarketsChina could target the Philippine Sea to shape carrier operations
Global MarketsUBTech sees 13,361 orders for consumer humanoid robots
Global MarketsECB opens euro bank note redesign, adding culture and wildlife themes
Global MarketsHong Kong to lift 2026 GDP forecast after stronger first-half growth
Global MarketsMcDonald’s South Korea suspends corn cheese croquette burger over stones
Global MarketsIndonesia plans University of the Republic to address tech talent shortage
Global MarketsPatrolling robot breaks after tumbling down stairs at Hong Kong airport
Global MarketsJapan quake death toll rises to 36 amid extreme heat warnings
Global MarketsSensex and Nifty extend winning streak as crude oil eases
US MarketsBest and worst S&P 500 stocks in July named by Yahoo Finance
EarningsChevron targets lower-end 2026 organic CapEx range after efficiency gains
US MarketsS&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq end higher as Amazon rallies
US MarketsThe Cheesecake Factory insider trimmed shares after blowout quarter
US MarketsStocks finish higher as Treasury yields spike and Amazon rallies
US MarketsU.S. stocks rise as Amazon and Microsoft earnings spur AI buying
EarningsAmazon stock jumps 15% on AWS-led ‘home run’ quarter
Global MarketsHong Kong faces anger over typhoon alert signals during Prapiroon
ETFs & FundsHDFC Mid Cap Fund crosses ₹1 trillion in AUM
Global MarketsShenzhen’s new Natural History Museum pulls Hong Kong visitors
Global MarketsHong Kong leader John Lee calls policy address a progress check on five-year plan
Global MarketsTrump Media offers Truth Social sneak peeks to high-frequency traders
CryptoLite Strategy buys back shares, using Litecoin sales and covered-call premiums
US MarketsAI stock pullback is offset by gains elsewhere in US markets
Global MarketsAI framework can detect illicit crypto transactions with nearly 90% accuracy
Global MarketsChinese parents pay for financial literacy camps for kids
US MarketsSensex and Nifty extend win streak as crude oil eases
ETFs & FundsBitcoin spot ETF outflows hit $265.4M on July 31
Global MarketsSouth Korean retail investors pull record Kospi selling after July plunge
CommoditiesCotton futures hold midday gains as USDA export data outpaces pace
CommoditiesSoybeans drift lower midday as meal and oil futures slide
US MarketsCarnival sees unusually active Nov. 20 $27 put as traders bet bearish
US MarketsICR CEO says investors now want measurable AI strategies from companies
US MarketsAmazon receives about $600 million in tariff refunds after class action
ETFs & FundsSocial Security benefit calculation penalizes missing earning years
US MarketsICR governance chief says activists are shifting focus to fundamentals
EarningsHeartland Express posts profit after equipment sale gains in Q2
ETFs & FundsGen Z builds early retirement savings, with one Fort Lauderdale saver at $300,000
CommoditiesCorn futures slip as traders unwind July positions
ETFs & FundsBitwise to liquidate six option-income crypto ETFs after July 31
Global MarketsPakatan Harapan suffers Negeri Sembilan defeat as Barisan Nasional surges
Real EstateHousing demand stays positive as mortgage rates hover near 6.83%
Global MarketsEmbassies warn Americans of travel risk amid signs of possible U.S.-Iran action
CryptoThin weekend Bitcoin liquidity can amplify ETF price gaps on Mondays
CommoditiesAI data center power demand will surge, but not dominate global supply
EarningsInvestors weigh Magnificent Seven results alongside a Fed pause

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