Hungary Wage Growth Eases To 8.7% In May
Thursday, July 16,2026,02:57
Hungary's average gross earnings growth moderated to the lowest level in five months. Average gross earnings grew 8.7 percent annually in May, slower than the 9.0 percent growth in April. The average gross earnings were HUF 764,062 in May compared to HUF 772,165 in the previous month. .. read more..
OCADO Reports Pretax Profit From Cont. Ops. In H1; FY26 Guidance Unchanged
Thursday, July 16,2026,02:49
OCADO GROUP (OCDO.L) reported first half profit before tax from continuing operations of 17.1 million pounds compared to a loss of 173.1 million pounds, prior year. Loss per share from continuing operations was 3.9 pence compared to a loss of 21.0 pence. Before adjusting items, profit before tax from continuing operations was 70.0 million pounds compared to a loss of 137.8 million pounds, last year. Group adjusted EBITDA was 432 million pounds compared to 92 million pounds, last year. Group adjusted EBITDA excluding Kroger and Sobeys closure impacts was 81 million pounds compared to 92 million pounds. .. read more..
Dutch Jobless Rate Falls To 11-month Low
Thursday, July 16,2026,02:31
The Netherlands' unemployment dropped slightly in June to the lowest level in nearly a year. The seasonally adjusted ILO jobless rate dropped to 3.8 percent from May's stable rate of 3.9 percent. There were 393,000 unemployed people in June compared to 399,000 in the previous month. A year ago, it was 386,000. .. read more..
Experian Q1 Revenue Up 7% Organically; FY Guidance Unchanged
Thursday, July 16,2026,02:22
Experian plc (EXPN.L) issued an update on trading for the three months ended 30 June 2026. First-quarter revenue increased 10% at actual exchange rates, 8% at constant currency and 7% organically, in line with the Group's expectations. .. read more..
Bank Of Korea Hikes Policy Rate For First Time Since 2023
Thursday, July 16,2026,01:53
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 on Thursday as inflation is projected to stay above 2 percent target for a considerable time. The Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea unanimously decided to hike the base rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent. .. read more..
Telenor Q2 Service Revenues Down 0.7% Organically
Thursday, July 16,2026,01:41
Telenor (TELN, TELNY.PK, TEL.OL) reported second quarter adjusted EBITDA of 7.987 billion Norwegian Kroner, and service revenues of 14.679 billion Kroner. EBITDA declined by 4.8 percent, while service revenues declined by 0.7 percent, both organically. .. read more..
European Shares Poised For Mixed Open
Thursday, July 16,2026,01:38
European stocks are seen opening mixed on Thursday, with technology stocks likely to come under selling pressure amid concerns over whether the artificial-intelligence driven rally can be sustained. .. read more..
U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices
Thursday, July 16,2026,01:02
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy. .. read more..
Indian Shares Edge Higher In Cautious Trade; IT Stocks Shine
Thursday, July 16,2026,00:52
Indian shares were a tad higher on Thursday, tracking mixed cues from global markets amid unease in West Asia. .. read more..
Top Biotech Gainers: APLM Climbs 22%; IOVA, RCEL On Watch; MANE Gains On Hair...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,23:41
Today's biotech movers include Apollomics following its return to Nasdaq compliance, Iovance and AVITA ahead of Q2 earnings updates, Annexon, awaiting topline data in dry age-related macular degeneration with geographic atrophy, and Veradermics after reporting positive results from its female pattern hair loss trial. .. read more..
Australian Market Slips To Modest Losses In Mid-market
Wednesday, July 15,2026,23:30
The Australian market is slipping to modest losses in mid-market moves on Thursday after opening in the green, reversing the gains in the previous session, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 8,850 level, with weakness in mining and energy stocks partially offset by gains in financial stocks. .. read more..
Asian Markets Trade Mostly Lower
Wednesday, July 15,2026,23:03
Asian markets are trading mostly lower on Thursday, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, as South Korea tumbles more than 7 percent amid a selloff in global semiconductor and technology stocks, which reignited concerns over AI valuations. Traders also kept an eye on the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Asian markets closed mixed on Wednesday. .. read more..
Indian Shares To Open On Cautious Note Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
Wednesday, July 15,2026,22:53
Indian shares are seen opening flat to slightly lower on Thursday as crude oil prices remain elevated amid unease in West Asia. .. read more..
Higher Open Expected For Thai Stock Market
Wednesday, July 15,2026,22:03
The Thai stock market rebounded on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had improved more than 50 points or 3.3 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,630-point plateau and it may pick up steam on Thursday. .. read more..
Indonesia Bourse May Reclaim 6,100-Point Level
Wednesday, July 15,2026,21:33
The Indonesia stock market has finished higher in five straight sessions, advancing more than 160 points or 2.7 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 6,040-point plateau and it's likely to open higher again on Thursday. .. read more..
Japanese Market Sharply Lower
Wednesday, July 15,2026,21:27
The Japanese market is trading sharply lower on Thursday, reversing the gains in the previous two sessions, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is plunging 3 percent to well below the 66,750 level, with weakness in index heavyweights, financial and technology stocks partially offset by gains in automaker stocks. .. read more..
Hong Kong Stock Market May Open To The Upside On Thursday
Wednesday, July 15,2026,21:18
The Hong Kong stock market has tracked higher in four straight sessions, advancing more than 640 points or 2.6 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 24,680-point plateau and it may see additional support on Thursday. .. read more..
Australian Market Slightly Higher
Wednesday, July 15,2026,21:08
The Australian market is trading slightly higher on Thursday, extending the gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving up to near the 8,850 level, with gains in financial stocks and a mixed performance across most other sectors. .. read more..
China Shares May Bounce Higher Again On Thursday
Wednesday, July 15,2026,21:03
The China stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after ending the two-day slide in which it had stumbled more than 120 points or 3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,950-point plateau although it figures to see renewed support on Thursday. .. read more..
Taiwan Stock Market May See Additional Support On Thursday
Wednesday, July 15,2026,20:33
The Taiwan stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had dropped more than 1,300 points or 2.9 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange sits just above the 45,630-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Thursday. .. read more..
United Airlines anticipates $6 billion in added fuel costs
Wednesday, July 15,2026,20:08
U.S. airlines say higher jet fuel prices are costing them billions more than they anticipated at the beginning of the year. .. read more..
Singapore Shares Overdue For Consolidation
Wednesday, July 15,2026,20:03
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in nine straight sessions, gathering more than 390 points or 7.7 percent along the way. Now at a fresh record closing high, the Straits Times Index sits just beneath the 5,560-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Thursday. .. read more..
Rebound Anticipated For Malaysia Stock Market
Wednesday, July 15,2026,19:33
The Malaysia stock market on Wednesday halted the three-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 40 points or 2.5 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,715-point plateau although it's expected to bounce higher again on Thursday. .. read more..
Japan Bourse May Extend Its Gains On Thursday
Wednesday, July 15,2026,19:18
The Japan stock market has tracked higher in consecutive trading days, rallying more than 1,500 points or 2.3 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 68,750-point plateau and it's expected to open in the green again on Thursday. .. read more..
Win Streak May Continue For South Korea Shares
Wednesday, July 15,2026,19:03
The South Korea stock market has finished higher in back-to-back sessions, soaring more than 475 points or 6.6 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 7,280-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Thursday. .. read more..
United earnings top estimates but airline expects $6 billion in added fuel costs
Wednesday, July 15,2026,17:00
United reported higher revenue for premium, corporate and no-frills basic economy tickets and higher revenue for both domestic and international trips. .. read more..
Cisco Took 25 Years to Make Investors Whole Again After Its Dot-Com Crash. He...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,16:36
Are the Magnificent 7 stocks overpriced? Explore valuation, earnings yield, Graham’s margin of safety, and the risks of paying for perfection. .. read more..
Broader Market Settles Higher as Positive Inflation News Outweighs Chip Rout
Wednesday, July 15,2026,16:33
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.28%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.35%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Advance As Investors Parse BoC Monetary Policy Amid U.S.-Iran...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,16:29
Canadian stocks inched higher on Wednesday amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis due to a deepening U.S.-Iran conflict while investors assessed the monetary policy released after Bank of Canada's decision to hold its policy rate at 2.25%. .. read more..
Warren Buffett excludes Gates Foundation from his annual donations of Berkshi...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,16:26
The 95-year-old investor redirected nearly $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to his children's foundations after cutting Gates Foundation ties. .. read more..
U.S. Stocks Fluctuate Before Closing Mostly Higher
Wednesday, July 15,2026,16:12
After failing to sustain an early move to the upside, stocks fluctuated over the course of the trading session on Wednesday but largely maintained a positive bias before closing mostly higher. The major averages all finished the day in positive territory, adding to the gains posted in the previous session. .. read more..
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Wednesday, July 15,2026,15:07
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation." .. read more..
The AI boom just found two new winners: Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase
Wednesday, July 15,2026,14:45
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan showed that Wall Street is a major beneficiary of the AI boom, with record revenue driven by surging trading and investment banking. .. read more..
Crude Oil Slips Amid EIA Data Release, Trump's Mixed Message To Iran
Wednesday, July 15,2026,14:41
Crude oil prices have ticked lower on Wednesday after U.S. Energy Information Administration data on crude oil inventories indicated weaker-than-expected demand. .. read more..
Senators introduce bipartisan plan to tackle Social Security insolvency
Wednesday, July 15,2026,14:06
The Promise Act would establish a legislative procedure with the goal of preserving Social Security's trust funds for the next 50 years. .. read more..
Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note; Richemont Rises Nearly 7%
Wednesday, July 15,2026,13:44
Despite struggling for direction till a little past mid-afternoon, the Switzerland market closed on a firm note on Wednesday thanks to some strong buying at a few frontline counters in the last couple of hours of the session. .. read more..
Gold Slides Amid Concerns Of Expansive Gulf War, U.S. PPI Data Release
Wednesday, July 15,2026,13:41
Gold prices have edged lower on Wednesday as rising concerns of a possible long drawn out war in the gulf continued to fuel concerns of high interest rates in the U.S. while softer U.S. producer price data limited the fall. .. read more..
Huge, Unusual Put Options Volume in Nvidia - Are Investors Bullish or Bearish...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,13:30
Today, a large volume of in-the-money (ITM) Nvidia (NVDA) put options traded for expiry in 12 days. Are investors bearish or bullish on NVDA ahead of earnings next month? .. read more..
Major European Markets Close On Mixed Note
Wednesday, July 15,2026,13:28
The major European markets ended on a mixed note on Wednesday as worries about escalating tensions in the Middle East and higher bond yields rendered the mood cautious, preventing investors from making significant moves. U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas, and President Donald Trump threatened to hit energy targets in Iran .. read more..
Anthropic moves closer to mega-IPO as bankers line up investor meetings
Wednesday, July 15,2026,13:22
Anthropic is lining up investor meetings ahead of a potential IPO as soon as October as the AI startup behind looks to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets. .. read more..
There’s No Magic Cure for IBM Stock’s Brutal Selloff, But This 1 Options Trad...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,13:21
When an asset gaps down overnight, there is no “magic eraser” to undo the damage. The loss is locked in. .. read more..
VivoSim Labs Stock Jumps 16% After Eli Lilly Payment And FY2027 Revenue Outlook
Wednesday, July 15,2026,12:31
VivoSim Labs, Inc. (VIVS) shares rose 16.81 percent, gaining $0.14 to trade at $0.9751 on Wednesday, after the company announced a $5 million milestone payment from Eli Lilly and projected more than 500 percent revenue growth for fiscal 2027. .. read more..
Here's what the Common Cents Act means for businesses, consumers
Wednesday, July 15,2026,12:20
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny. .. read more..
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Wednesday, July 15,2026,12:19
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid. .. read more..
The Progressive Corp. Stock Slips 7% Over Lower Net Income In June
Wednesday, July 15,2026,11:30
Shares of The Progressive Corporation (PGR) are falling about 7 percent on Thursday morning after the company reported a 31 percent decline in net income for the month of June. .. read more..
Jet.AI Stock Rallies 814% After Signing Reverse Takeover LOI
Wednesday, July 15,2026,11:18
Shares of Jet.AI Inc. (JTAI) are skyrocketing above 800 percent on Thursday morning after the company entered into a non-binding letter of intent to effect a reverse takeover transaction with a privately held operating company. .. read more..
U.S. Stocks Give Back Ground After Early Advance But Remain Mostly Positive
Wednesday, July 15,2026,11:17
After an early move to the upside, stocks have given back some ground over the course of the trading session on Wednesday but remain mostly positive. The major averages are adding to the gains posted in the previous session. Currently, the major averages are posting moderate gains. .. read more..
Stocks Mixed on Favorable Inflation News and Chipmaker Weakness
Wednesday, July 15,2026,11:12
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.64%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.16%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... .. read more..
Canadian Market Up Firmly In Positive Territory After BoC Holds Rates
Wednesday, July 15,2026,11:02
The Canadian market remains firmly up in positive territory Wednesday morning, led by gains in communications, real estate, consumer discretionary and financial sectors. In addition to following the reports from the Middle East front, investors are digesting the Bank of Canada's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. .. read more..
U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it
Wednesday, July 15,2026,11:00
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C. .. read more..