London’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, supported by strong gains in Vodafone and easyJet following major corporate developments. However, renewed tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on investor sentiment, limiting broader market gains. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.08% to 10,480.31 points by 1053 GMT. Meanwhile, the mid-cap FTSE 250 gained
SK Hynix’s blockbuster US listing is already spawning a new wave of leveraged investment products, with several exchange-traded fund issuers preparing to launch products tied to the South Korean memory-chip maker’s American depositary receipts (ADRs), a move that analysts say could increase volatility in one of the world’s hottest AI stocks. According to a Bloomberg
Netflix Inc. shares NFLX edged higher ahead of Friday’s opening bell after a report said the streaming giant is exploring live TV channels and streaming bundles as it looks to boost subscriber engagement. The stock rose in premarket trading after initially moving lower on the news. Netflix has lost more than 39% over the past
PepsiCo beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, but investors focused on the company’s warning that inflationary pressures continue to weigh on consumer spending in North America, sending its shares slightly lower in premarket trading. The snacks and beverages giant reaffirmed its full-year outlook, as it continues to benefit from resilient
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Micron Technology shares surged 6% in premarket trading on Thursday after the memory-chip maker announced plans to invest up to $3 billion to strengthen the US semiconductor supply chain. The bullish analyst commentary and improving sentiment toward AI-related memory demand further supported the stock. Micron announces $3 billion US supply chain investment Micron Technology said
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) traded at $236.38 at the time of writing, posting a 1.5% gain over the past 24 hours. The move comes as the broader cryptocurrency market recorded modest gains, with Bitcoin (BTC) also moving higher during the same period. While BCH has outperformed the wider market slightly, recent price action suggests that the
Gold prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering above the $4,100 mark after stronger-than-expected US lalabourbour market data boosted investor sentiment. The gains came after the precious metal traded lower earlier in the day as rising oil prices fueled concerns that inflation could remain elevated and delay potential interest rate cuts. Spot gold climbed to an
US stocks opened higher on Thursday as gains in semiconductor shares helped offset renewed geopolitical concerns after fresh exchanges of attacks between the United States and Iran threatened to prolong the conflict and keep investors on edge. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 28 points, or 0.05%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.11%. Nasdaq Composite
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits declined last week, pointing to continued resilience in the US labour market even as hiring slowed sharply in June. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 215,000 in the week ended July 4, the Labor Department said on Thursday.