US stocks fell on Tuesday as investors began September amid rising oil prices, higher global bond yields and renewed concerns over inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.79%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also closed lower as markets assessed the potential impact of renewed US-Iran hostilities on energy prices and Federal Reserve
US stocks ended lower on Monday as renewed military hostilities between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and revived concerns about inflation and monetary policy. The decline came as investors prepared to close out a volatile August, with all three major indexes still on track to post monthly gains. The Dow Jones
The Kospi Index has come under intense pressure in the past few months as top constituents like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix lost momentum and as wary South Koreans pare back their leveraged bets. It dropped to 6,788 on Friday, down by 27% from its highest point this year. South Koreans ditch their leveraged bets
As governments and regulators around the world intensify scrutiny of social media’s impact on children, Meta’s landmark US settlement marks a major shift in how technology companies may be held accountable for the way their platforms are designed and used. Meta has agreed to overhaul parts of Instagram and Facebook in the United States and
Workday shares WDAY rose about 5% on Friday after the enterprise software company delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, although mixed guidance and uncertainty over the pace of AI-driven growth prompted sharply different views among analysts. The company reported revenue of $2.649 billion for the quarter ended July 31, up 12.8% from $2.348 billion a year earlier.
The US stock market ended lower on Friday as investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s warning that recent inflation data had not shown enough improvement to alter the underlying trend. The remarks increased expectations for a potential interest rate hike in September. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to 7,711.05, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped
The S&P 500 Index remains under pressure this month, and this week’s events will determine whether it will bounce back. It was trading at 7,457 points, down by 2.10% from its highest point this year. This article highlights some of the key catalysts that will drive the SPX and VOO ETFs this week. S&P 500
As the second-quarter earnings season of 2026 approaches its most critical stretch, the global equity market finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. For over two years, a relentless, AI-driven bull run has propelled mega-cap technology valuations to historically elevated levels. However, the narrative on trading desks has undergone a fundamental shift. The era of rewarding
US stocks closed lower on Friday, capping a weak week for Wall Street as a deepening selloff in semiconductor stocks and renewed concerns over artificial intelligence spending weighed on investor sentiment. The decline came despite a strong start to the second-quarter earnings season, with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East adding to market uncertainty.
Rocket Lab’s stock price plunged more than 12% on July 16, hitting its lowest level since April 13. The decline has pushed the shares down 55% from their peak this year, wiping out nearly half of the company’s market value as its valuation fell from $86 billion to around $40 billion. Despite the sharp sell-off,