Maersk shares jump 8% after shipping giant smashes profit estimates and hikes outlook
A Maersk container ship loaded with cargo containers sails out of port waters near the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals on March 19, 2026 in Hong Kong, China.
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Why is Valneva stock sliding today?
On Thursday, the Lyon-based biotech continues its decline while the SBF 120 sees a slight increase. The stock breaks a new technical threshold and is among the biggest losers in the index on the day of its annual genera…
‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
Iranian authorities have pushed back on U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated claims that Washington has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine attacks Russian grain export terminals in Black Sea, prompting warning about food markets
Ukraine has launched a heavy drone assault on warships and major Russian grain export terminals in the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, prompting Russia to warn of a disruption to global food supplies.
South Korea’s Kospi has staged a stunning comeback. How long will the bull market last?
South Korea's Kospi has staged a reversal from its latest rout, returning to bull-market territory as investors pile back into the country's semiconductor giants that dominate the index.
This Chinese firm has topped Micron and Kioxia in shipments of crucial NAND memory chips
The company, also known as YMTC, landed in third place by shipments globally in the second quarter, behind South Korea's Samsung and SK hynix but beating out U.S. rival Micron and Japan's Kioxia, Counterpoint data relea…
See Which Recent 13F Filers Hold APD But Hartree Partners and Segall Bryant & Hamill Exited
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 91 most recent 13F filings for the 06/30/2026 reporting period, and noticed that Air Products & Chemicals Inc (Symbol: APD) was held by 31 of these funds. Wh…
Japan wholesale inflation eases slightly to 7.2%, undershooting expectations
Producer prices in Japan eased slightly in July to 7.2% year on year in July, missing analysts' expectations, official data released Thursday showed.
Wheat Rallies on Wednesday with Black Sea Strikes
The wheat complex is trading with sharp midday gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts were 13 ¾ to 22 ½ cents higher across the board on the day. KC HRW futures posted 14 ½ to 21 ¾ cent gains at the clo…
Inside India newsletter: Why global funds are flocking to GIFT City in Modi’s home state
Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest-growing large economy.
Corn Rallies on Smaller Yield and Cut to Stocks
Corn futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 18 to 20 ½ cents in through next July, with deferreds up 4 to 11 ½ cents. Spillover gains from wheat and increasing Black Sea strikes was supportive. The Cmd…
Cisco sees record results from an AI ‘supercycle,’ but its stock pulls back
August 13, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. The UAE has reportedly unlocked billions of dollars in previously frozen Iranian assets, including 1.5 tonnes of gold flown out on UAE Royal Jet aircraft. This move saw Bitcoin rebound by 1…
Cerebras stock plunges 14% after second earnings report following IPO
Cerebras Systems raised its full-year guidance in the second earnings report following the chipmaker's initial public offering in May. But the stock tumbled about 14% in extended trading.
AARP issues urgent call on Medicare drug costs
American seniors pay dramatically more for brand-name prescription drugs than patients in 19 comparable countries, and the gap keeps widening each year.
Soybeans Close Wednesday with Strength Despite Increased US Output
Soybeans posted 6 to 17 ¼ cent gains on Wednesday despite a neutral to slightly bearish USDA report. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 14 3/4 cents at $11.41. Soymeal futures were $1.30 to 3.50 highe…
'Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers
Lettuce prices cratered in July as the multistate cyclospora outbreak pushed diners to shun the leafy green.
Cotton Fading Lower on Wednesday, as USDA Hikes Acreage
Cotton futures saw strength on Wednesday, with contracts 8 to 48 points higher, as December was the lone holdout, down a tick. Crude oil was down just 62 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.140 higher.
U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021
The U.S. budget deficit soared to its highest monthly level in more than five years amid a surge in Medicare costs and as interest on the federal debt continued to weigh on the nation's fiscal picture, the Treasury Depa…
Ford says it's increasing Lincoln production in the U.S. in 2030
Ford Motor said Wednesday that it's increasing production of its Lincoln vehicles in the U.S. beginning in 2030.
Bank of America sends blunt message to Nvidia stock investors
Every few quarters, the debate around Nvidia moves. For a while, it was about whether AI demand was real. Then it was about whether margins could hold. Now, heading into its August 26 earnings report, the question is wh…
Stocks Trading Higher on Favorable CPI Report and Positive AI News
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.00%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.99%, and Sept…
Google’s new Pixel 11 puts Gemini at center of AI phone battle with Apple
Alphabet on Wednesday unveiled its new Pixel 11 smartphone lineup, putting its most agentic version of Gemini yet at the center of the devices just weeks before Apple is expected to roll out a rebuilt Siri powered by Go…
Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave that post by the end of August, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic near three-month low as U.S.-Iran deal in doubt
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is near a three-month low as doubt grows that the U.S. and Iran will reach an agreement to fully open the key Middle East oil export corridor.