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ICBC Rises 1.7% as China Holds Rates, Offsetting Record Loan Drop
ICBC shares rose 1.7% after China held rates steady, shielding margins from a record drop in new loans. The bank's dividend yield of 4.05% offers support.
Micron's Valuation Gap Widens: Stock Tumbles 7.4% Amid AI Sector Selloff
Micron (MU) shares dropped 7.4% in two sessions, trading at 21.2x trailing earnings—3.2x SK hynix's multiple. Analyst targets range from $361 to $2,200, reflecting valuation uncertainty.
Webster Trading Volume Surges 20-Fold as Santander Merger Nears Close
Webster Financial's stock traded at 19.7 times its usual volume on Wednesday as the Santander merger nears its final day. The deal spread remains tight at 0.38%.
Boeing Stock Slips 0.5% as Netflix Documentary Raises Safety Questions
Boeing shares dipped 0.5% on Wednesday following the release of a critical Netflix documentary, but a record $715B backlog and solid Q2 earnings tempered the selloff.
Aramco's $224B Upside Hinges on Hormuz Bypass as Saudi Market Halts
Saudi Exchange halted, Aramco flat at SAR 26.64. Analysts see 13% upside, $224B value, tied to East-West pipeline amid Hormuz risks.
MRK Surges 13% on Cancer Vaccine Data, Market Cap Jumps $44B
Merck (MRK) shares soared 13.3% to $153.12 after promising Phase 3 data for its melanoma vaccine with Moderna (MRNA), boosting market cap by $44.4B.
Fed Minutes Signal More Hikes, but Treasury Buybacks Mute Long-End Reaction
Fed minutes show wider backing for a July hike, but Treasury buybacks keep long yields in check. Two-year yield barely moves while 30-year falls.
Treasury Doubles Long-Duration Buybacks; TLT Rallies 1.6%
TLT rallied 1.6% after Treasury doubled long-dated buybacks, but duration risk remains the dominant factor. The move offers temporary relief, not a trend reversal.