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Markets begin the second half cautiouslyUS stock futures traded lower on Wednesday ahead of the first session of the second half of the year, with investors preparing for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, fresh US manufacturing data and ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East. By 03:16 ET, Dow Jones futures were down 202 points, or 0.

Net income increased by just over four times, or 407%, to $1.06bn in the quarter.

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment around SPY was ‘bearish’, while QQQ sentiment remained ‘bullish.’

Fed officials now believe higher interest rates will be necessary to curb inflation.

Jerome Powell's successor removed something that Wall Street and investors have held near and dear since 2003.

It’s been a wild few months for markets: Oil industry disruption. Resurgent inflation. Nerves about AI. Despite it all, US stocks are still trading near record highs.

U.S. stock futures were heading for losses to kick off the third quarter of the year. Markets are looking ahead to an appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh at a central-banking forum. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 242 points, or 0.5%.

July 1 (Reuters) - European shares slipped on Wednesday, pausing after a strong finish to the second quarter and amid caution over signs that peace talks between Iran and the United States hit a new

French container shipping group CMA CGM is nearing a deal to buy FedEx’s third-party logistics business for $1.4bn in cash, further strengthening...

FedEx will be closing its local shipping center at 2200 Ragu Drive next month. According to David Westrick, a FedEx spokesman, the facility will be closing permanently on Aug. 29. Westrick said he could not provide any specific details about the number of employees that will be affected or how this will affect local FedEx shipping services. Local customers have already started receiving emails ...

Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors nervously awaited key US jobs data that could help determine the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision, while the yen is in focus as it wallows around four-decade lows.But fears are growing that those valuations have now gone too far, investors might not see returns as early as expected and US interest rates could start to go up.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to give a speech at the European Central Bank Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, on Wednesday.

A federal judge denied Meta's motion to dismiss a social media addiction lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general alleging online harm to children.

US stocks fell after tech stocks jumped and the Dow closed at an all-time high on Tuesday.

US stock futures fell after tech stocks jumped and the Dow closed at an all-time high.

Nike earnings released Tuesday were lifted by a hefty US tariff refund, but weak sales in China and a tepid forecast weighed on shares.But company officials said sales had picked up in June, citing a lift from the World Cup, as well as the pullback in gasoline prices after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding on ending the war.

Nike's (NKE) fiscal fourth-quarter revenue slipped year-over-year, while the sportswear company's ea

Investing.com -- Nike beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted profit on Tuesday, helped by growth in its wholesale business and a one-time tariff-related benefit, even as its direct-to-consumer business remained under pressure.

Investing.com -- Federal Aviation Administration workers cannot purchase or own shares in SpaceX following the company's public debut earlier this month, Politico reported Tuesday citing an internal agency document.

Net sales in the quarter tallied $10.97 billion, down 1 percent from the same time last year.

Bank of America analysts on Tuesday left their S&P 500 year-end target unchanged at 7100, 5% below the index's close on Monday, citing Big Tech's dwindling cash flows and the possibility of rate hikes.

Costco (NASDAQ:COST) and Target (NYSE:TGT) both delivered post-earnings stories that capture the split running through American retail. Costco posted 11.6% revenue growth on the back of a membership cash engine. Target turned in a 17.03% EPS beat, yet operating income fell. With sticky June inflation and dwindling personal savings squeezing households, the contrast matters. Membership ... Costco vs. Target: One Retailer Is A Much Stronger Buy In 2026

Ford Motor is recalling more than 740,000 vehicles due to a transmission and parking system issue, federal regulators said. The recall covers 741,195 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Dealers will update vehicle software and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components free of charge, the NHTSA said.

The SPDR Gold Shares fund is down big from its highs, but if fears of a recession start to mount, it may rally once again.

It turned into a Wall Street punchline, but big banks aren’t laughing. After JPMorgan fired a wealth manager for expensing a $642.50 Super Bowl platter, the employee claimed he was wrongfully terminated, saying he had intended the spread of deli meats and cookies for clients who didn’t show up. JPMorgan filed a motion late Monday in a California federal court to vacate the award to its former wealth adviser, Brent Ryan Bodner, over the deli meats gone awry.

Morgan Stanley’s Chief Investment Officer and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Michael Wilson appeared on CNBC this morning with a framing that should give every AI-chip investor pause. The 2026 semiconductor rally, in his read, looks like the next leg of a commodity rotation set off by Fed money printing, with the AI structural story riding ... Morgan Stanley’s CIO: Chip Stocks Following Rare Earths and Gold As Next “Commodity Boom.” Here’s Why That Should Worry You.

Treasury yields rise, on path for a quarterly increase. An agreement to fully restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains elusive and oil prices edge higher. Fed funds futures price at least one Fed hike this year, according to CME.

Phil Rosen goes Inside The ICE House to explain how Micron’s blockbuster earnings are reinforcing the strength of the AI-driven memory trade and broader tech rally. He breaks down why investors remain bullish even as rising chip costs begin to pressure consumer-facing companies and create uneven outcomes across the market. Rosen also frames the recent tech sell-off as a healthy rotation into defensive sectors rather than a broader market breakdown. He discusses Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s uncertain policy stance, with markets still searching for clarity on rates.