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Investors Flee Chip Rout, Seek Shelter in FTSE 100
FTSE 100 stocks with little direct AI exposure are outperforming as investors exit the chip sector, according to analyst Chris Beauchamp.
Retail Investors Cash Out Tech Profits, SanDisk Leads with $125M Sales
Retail investors sold $125 million in SanDisk stock last week, the largest single-stock sale, followed by Apple and Tesla. Total retail turnover in single stocks hit a record $370 billion.
TSMC Price Target $700 Amid Super Cycle
Analysts highlight Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) as a key player in a grand super cycle, with a price target of $700 emphasizing its strategic importance in global technology.
Micron Stock Extends Losses, Down 15% in Two Days
Micron Technology shares fell sharply, extending a two-day decline to 15% as the memory chip selloff intensifies. The stock is now over 30% below its June 22 record high.
UnitedHealth Stock Surges Over 8% on Strong Q2 Earnings, Up 75% From March Low
UnitedHealth shares jumped more than 8% after reporting better-than-expected Q2 results. The stock is now up over 75% from its March 27 low.
Lilly to Acquire Atai Life Sciences for $2.8B Upfront Plus CVR
Eli Lilly will acquire Atai Life Sciences for $6.75 per share in cash plus up to $2.50 per share in contingent value rights, valuing the deal at $2.8 billion upfront with potential additional $1 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approvals.
GE Aerospace Beats Q2 Estimates, Raises FY Free Cash Flow Outlook
GE Aerospace reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.02, beating the $1.86 estimate, and adjusted revenue of $12.63B, above the $11.86B consensus. The company also raised its full-year free cash flow guidance.
UnitedHealth Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Estimates, Raises Full-Year Guidance
UnitedHealth Group reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.04, well above the $3.74 estimate, and raised its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $19.50-$20.00. Revenue also surpassed expectations at $112.03 billion.
Dow Jones Futures Flat Ahead of US Retail Sales and Jobless Claims
Dow Jones futures edged slightly lower by 0.02% during European trading on Thursday, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also declining as traders awaited US retail sales and jobless claims data.
Big Banks Kick Off Q2 Earnings Season with Robust Growth
Early Q2 earnings reports from major banks show strong earnings and revenue growth, with a higher percentage of companies beating expectations compared to recent quarters.
Asian Stocks Dip on Tech Sell-Off, US-Iran Tensions
Asian stocks faced downward pressure Thursday as renewed sell-off in semiconductor shares dragged the tech sector, amid rising US-Iran tensions.
SpaceX slump hits 23,000 NZ Sharesies investors
Roughly 23,000 New Zealand investors who bought SpaceX shares through Sharesies were caught in the stock's slide below its IPO price.
Nordnet Totals 2.5 Mln Customers At End Of June
Nordnet's customer base passed 2.5 million at the end of June after adding 73,600 customers during the second quarter.
Nordnet Q2 profit hits record as trading boom, customer inflows lift earnings
Nordnet reported record Q2 2026 results, with operating profit up 33% to SEK 1.19 billion on strong trading activity and customer inflows.
Groww share price target: Broking revenue improves, MTF surge continues, says MOFSL
MOFSL reiterated a Buy on Groww's parent, citing improving broking revenue and continued margin-trading growth.
Kursziel rauf, UBS verkauft leicht: Doppelschlag bei flatexDEGIRO
UBS cut its flatexDEGIRO stake to 3.01% while Deutsche Bank Research raised its price target to 46 euros and reaffirmed 'Buy'.
Up, Telescope! Inside Easy's AI punt
EasyEquities parent Purple Group acquired Australian firm Telescope, the company behind Easy's AI investment baskets, for around R176 million.
CommSec Targets US Tech IPOs for Australian Investors
CommSec, the retail brokerage of Commonwealth Bank, said it plans to market more U.S. technology IPOs to its Australian customers.
Angel One Q1 FY27 slides: profit doubles as platform diversifies
Angel One presented Q1 FY27 results showing a pivot to a diversified financial services ecosystem, with nearly 40% of revenue now coming from beyond core trading.
Anthropic in Talks to Expand Multi-Billion-Dollar Credit Lines Ahead of Planned IPO
AI startup Anthropic is negotiating additional credit lines totaling billions of dollars, building on its existing $2.5B revolving facility to bolster liquidity before a potential public listing.
BHP Q4 Copper Output 491.9 kt, Iron Ore 74.8 Mt; FY26 Cost Guidance at Low End
BHP reports Q4 copper production of 491.9 kilotonnes and iron ore (WAIO) output of 74.8 million tonnes. Full-year 2026 unit costs are expected at the bottom of guidance for copper assets, while iron ore costs remain within range.
Uber Nears €12.5 Billion Deal to Acquire Delivery Hero
Uber is close to a €12.5 billion deal to acquire Delivery Hero, with an announcement expected as early as Thursday. As part of the deal, Delivery Hero will sell its Turkish unit Yemeksepeti and several European businesses to an investment firm.
Dow Jones Reverses After Disinflation Rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied on disinflation hopes early Wednesday but reversed in the final two hours, closing lower.
Micron Plunges 10%, Wiping Out $110B in Market Cap
Micron (MU) shares extended losses to 10% on Wednesday, erasing $110 billion in market value as the selloff in memory stocks accelerates.