Wall Street set for softer open as technology stocks retreat: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a weaker start on Tuesday, with markets expected to surrender part of Monday’s gains as renewed selling pressure emerged across the technology sector. Samsung sell-off dents AI sentiment Technology shares looked set to lead the decline after South Korean memory chip giant Samsung Electronics suffered a near 7% drop […]

Nvidia shares edge lower after report says DeepSeek is developing an in-house AI chip (NVDA)

Report points to DeepSeek’s custom chip ambitions Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares fell 1.6% in premarket trading on Tuesday after a Reuters report said Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is designing its own semiconductor for AI computing, a move that could reduce its reliance on hardware supplied by Nvidia and Huawei. According to sources familiar with the […]

RBC raises Tesla price target on potential SpaceX deal speculation (TSLA)

RBC increases target to $500 RBC Capital has raised its price target for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to $500 from $475, reflecting both a revised standalone valuation and an additional premium linked to a potential merger with SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX). Analyst Tom Narayan said the updated target incorporates “a 25-30% premium to current trading levels (and a 15% […]

Visa shares slip as banks reportedly consider acquiring Fiserv debit network (V)

Payment stocks decline following reports of bank discussions Visa (NYSE:V) shares fell 2.3% in premarket trading on Tuesday, while Mastercard (NYSE:MA) declined 1.8% after reports that several major US banks have explored acquiring a debit payments network owned by Fiserv (NYSE:FI). According to The Wall Street Journal, ownership of the network could allow banks to […]

Amazon launches multi-tranche bond offering targeting at least US$25 billion (AMZN)

Company taps debt markets with eight-part bond sale Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has launched an eight-part US investment-grade bond offering, seeking to raise at least US$25 billion through securities with maturities ranging from three to 40 years. The offering includes several tranches scheduled to mature on 9 July in their respective maturity years, including a three-year […]

SpaceX edges lower as Wall Street launches coverage ahead of Nasdaq 100 entry (SPCX)

Analysts begin coverage before major index inclusion Shares of Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ:SPCX) slipped ahead of the company’s scheduled inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 on Tuesday, as several major Wall Street firms initiated research coverage with price targets ranging from US$190 to US$300. The wide range of valuations reflects differing opinions over the long-term potential […]

Walmart cuts prices on barbecue essentials after Trump highlights retailer’s move (WMT)

Walmart lowers prices on key summer food items Walmart (NYSE:WMT) announced on Monday that it is reducing prices on a range of popular summer barbecue products, including beef, soft drinks and snack foods, after President Donald Trump said the retailer had agreed to lower prices at his administration’s request. In a post on Truth Social, […]

Micron shares retreat as Samsung earnings trigger memory chip selloff (MU)

Samsung results spark declines across semiconductor sector Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares fell 4.9% in premarket trading on Tuesday, extending a broader decline across the memory semiconductor industry after Samsung Electronics’ latest earnings update prompted selling throughout the sector. Shares of SanDisk also dropped 4.7% before the opening bell. The weakness followed Samsung Electronics’ (KS:005930) preliminary […]

US futures edge lower as investors assess Samsung results and Fed outlook: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street

US stock index futures traded cautiously on Tuesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high in the previous session, while investors weighed another strong earnings update from Samsung Electronics (USOTC:SSNHZ) alongside fresh comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller. Futures pause after Wall Street records By 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT), futures linked […]

Dow Closes Above 53,000 for the First Time as AI Rally Lifts Wall Street

Wall Street kicked off the first full trading week of July with gains across the board, as renewed confidence in the artificial intelligence trade lifted technology and semiconductor stocks and helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average close above 53,000 for the first time. Coming off a holiday-shortened week that ended with the Dow at a […]

Memory Stocks Advance as Analysts Highlight Attractive Entry Point

AI Demand and Pricing Outlook Lift Sector Sentiment Memory and storage stocks moved higher in premarket trading on Monday after several analysts pointed to improving pricing trends and continued artificial intelligence demand as reasons for renewed optimism across the sector. Micron (NASDAQ:MU) rose 2.2%, SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) gained 3.6%, Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) advanced 3.4%, and Seagate […]

Five Key Market Events Investors Will Be Watching This Week

1. U.S. Services PMI to Gauge Economic Momentum Wall Street returns from the extended Independence Day weekend with investors focused on fresh data from the U.S. services sector, one of the most important indicators of economic activity. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) non-manufacturing PMI for June is expected to ease slightly to 54.2 from […]

Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of ISM Services Data as OPEC+ Boosts Oil Output: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq

Futures Advance After Holiday Weekend U.S. equity futures moved modestly higher on Monday as investors returned from the Independence Day holiday and prepared for a week packed with economic data and central bank commentary. At 07:01 GMT, Dow futures were broadly unchanged, S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures outperformed with a rise […]

Brokerages Accelerate Rollout of AI Trading Tools as Automated Investing Expands

Brokerage firms are rapidly introducing artificial intelligence-powered trading capabilities, with new offerings ranging from fully autonomous trading agents to AI assistants that require investor approval, according to a recent Jefferies industry overview. Earlier this month, Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN), eToro Group Ltd (NASDAQ:ETOR) and Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) launched fully automated AI agents capable of […]

UBS highlights why commodities are back in focus for investors

Inflation and geopolitics renew interest in commodities Commodities are attracting renewed attention from investors as concerns over inflation, geopolitical tensions and portfolio diversification drive interest in the asset class, according to a new report from UBS. The bank outlined 10 key insights into commodity investing, covering everything from portfolio construction to the practical characteristics of […]

Citi Sees European Heatwaves Driving Long-Term Growth for U.S. HVAC Companies

Persistently higher temperatures across Europe could create a significant long-term opportunity for U.S. heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers as demand for cooling systems continues to rise, according to analysts at Citi. Europe is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, and the bank believes increasingly frequent periods of extreme heat could accelerate the adoption of air-conditioning […]

JPMorgan Warns Cyberattacks Could Spark the Next Banking Crisis

Cybersecurity threats may pose a greater long-term risk to banks than traditional credit losses, with artificial intelligence increasing the potential for attacks that could rapidly trigger liquidity stress, according to JPMorgan. In a research note led by analyst Kian Abouhossein, the bank argued that next-generation AI models, including Mythos and GPT-5.5, are dramatically accelerating the […]

JPMorgan says AI chip rally could slow as hyperscalers close the performance gap

Semiconductor leadership may become harder to sustain The strong outperformance of artificial intelligence semiconductor companies relative to hyperscale cloud providers may not continue indefinitely, according to JPMorgan, which believes the current valuation gap between the two groups is unlikely to remain at current levels over the long term. In a note to clients, analyst Nikolaos […]

Mega-deals propel global M&A to record first half as companies pursue transformative acquisitions

Blockbuster transactions drive record deal values A wave of multibillion-dollar acquisitions pushed global mergers and acquisitions activity to unprecedented levels during the first half of 2026, as companies capitalised on a more favourable regulatory environment to pursue long-term strategic transactions. According to LSEG data, the total value of announced M&A deals reached $2.8 trillion during […]

Gold selloff deepens as higher rates and stronger dollar drive investor caution

Gold is heading for its steepest quarterly decline since April 2013, with prices retreating around 24% from the record high of nearly US$5,589 per ounce reached in late January. The August Gold Futures contract was trading at US$4,031.70 on Tuesday. Dollar strength and Fed expectations pressure bullion The decline has largely been fuelled by a […]