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S&P 500 Logs Best Weekly Gain Since Early May on Dovish Fed Bets
The S&P 500 posted its strongest weekly advance since early May, buoyed by a softer U.S. payrolls report and a dovish repricing of Federal Reserve expectations, according to Deutsche Bank strategists.
Interactive Brokers Adds Nextrade Access, Extending Korean Equity Trading To 12 Hours
Interactive Brokers now offers access to Nextrade, South Korea's first alternative trading system, extending trading hours and providing smart order routing across two venues.
Schwab Trading Index hits 4-Year High in June as Retail Investors Buy the Dip
Charles Schwab's STAX hit 59.12 in June, up 7.33% from May, as clients bought dips and net buys outpaced sells by more than two-to-one.
Rakuten Securities Adds 'OrderBoost' Feature on MARKETSPEED II
Rakuten Securities will add OrderBoost to its MARKETSPEED II trading tool on July 19, 2026, offering real-time visibility of individual orders on the order book.
Hargreaves Lansdown Strengthens Executive Leadership for Technology Agenda
Hargreaves Lansdown has named Charles Thompson as chief technology officer and Michael Finnegan as chief transformation officer, both joining from Vanguard.
Trump Accounts Officially Launch
Robinhood and BNY are partnering with the U.S. Treasury to offer tax-advantaged investment accounts for children born 2025–2028 with a $1,000 government contribution.
Constellation Energy Stock Eyed as AI Data Centre Power Play
Constellation Energy (CEG) is being analysed as a strong trade idea linked to surging power demand from artificial intelligence data centres.
Kenya Airways Flight to New York Returns to Nairobi After Spoiler Malfunction
Kenya Airways flight KQ 002D from Nairobi to New York experienced a flight control spoiler malfunction over Chad on July 5. The crew chose to return to Nairobi for technical evaluation after conducting precautionary safety checks.
Fortinet Gains Momentum Toward $200 Target
Fortinet (FTNT) extended its rally above the previous $140 target and is now eyeing $200, according to an Elliott Wave analysis.
FTSE Elliott Wave Forecasts Rally After Three-Wave Pullback
An Elliott Wave analysis of the FTSE Index predicts a rally following a completed three-wave corrective pullback.
Alibaba to Ban Claude Code Internally Over Security Risks
Alibaba is reportedly banning the use of Claude Code in the workplace due to concerns over potential backdoor and security risks, according to a source.
Deutsche Bank Reports Asia Tech Rebound, Europe Records
Deutsche Bank notes a rebound in Asian equities led by KOSPI and Samsung on AI chip news, alongside gains in Chinese and Australian markets, while European indices hit records.
Asian Stock Markets Rebound on Weak US Data and Lower Oil Prices; KOSPI Surges Nearly 6%
Asian equities rallied on Friday as disappointing US economic data and falling oil prices prompted traders to dial back hawkish Federal Reserve expectations, with South Korea's KOSPI jumping nearly 6%.
Moomoo Engine Turns Retail Trading Tools Into One Research-To-Execution System
Moomoo has introduced Moomoo Engine, a unified framework combining fundamental research, options analysis, and technical trading tools into a single workflow for active retail investors.
SBI Securities Starts Intermediary Service With Bank of Kumamoto
SBI Securities will begin offering financial intermediary services through Kumamoto Bank starting July 6, 2026, enabling customers to open securities accounts via the bank's website.
Zuckerberg Says Meta's AI Progress Slower Than Expected, Reorganization Not Clean
Mark Zuckerberg admitted that Meta's AI development has been slower than anticipated, and the company's 2026 reorganization has not gone as smoothly as hoped.
Micron to Invest $250M in Trump Accounts for Children, Stock Rises 9 Points
President Trump announced on Truth Social that Micron will invest $250 million into Trump Accounts benefiting children, and the company's stock gained 9 points.
US Stock Futures Edge Lower Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls
Dow Jones futures fell 0.15%, S&P 500 futures dropped 0.24%, and Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.80% in European trading hours as markets await US Nonfarm Payrolls data.
S&P 500 Slides on Chip Sell-Off, Equal-Weight Index Hits Record
Deutsche Bank notes a mixed US equities picture: the S&P 500 fell 0.22% as chip stocks sold off sharply, while the equal-weighted S&P 500 rose 0.24% to a new record, highlighting broader market resilience.
Robinhood Opens 24/7 Stock Token Trading on Its New Layer 2 Chain
Robinhood has launched its own Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain, and introduced 24/7 Stock Tokens on the network, allowing eligible users in over 120 countries to trade tokenized debt securities with DeFi integration.
Moomoo Canada Expands Greater Toronto Area Presence with New Flagship Store
Moomoo Financial Canada will open its second flagship store at CF Markville in Markham, Ontario on July 10, 2026, featuring an investor education hub and a robotic coffee installation.
Moomoo Launches "Moomoo Engine" - Unifying the Platform's Full Trading Toolkit Into One Connected System
Moomoo Engine, a paid subscription combining fundamental research, options analytics and technical tools, launched July 2 to reduce fragmented workflows. It costs $3.99/month, dropping to $0.99 for larger accounts.
AJ Bell Adds Sarasin & Partners Charity Fund and MPS
AJ Bell has made Sarasin & Partners' Charity Authorised Investment Fund available to advisers for charity clients, and added an MPS version of the fund to its Investcentre platform.
Trade Republic Launches Best Price Execution, Direct Price Orders and Web Terminal
Trade Republic unveils a new trading platform with Best Price Execution across 30 exchanges, a Direct Price Order feature, and a free Web Terminal for advanced charting and analysis.