Vale Shares Jump 4% on Ambitious Iron Ore Output Target
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Vale Shares Jump 4% on Ambitious Iron Ore Output Target

Vale's stock climbed 4% after the miner announced a 2026 iron ore production target that could require a 13% increase in output. The company's Q2 results showed strong margins, but cost pressures remain a concern.

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Oil Rebounds Above $91; Tech Futures Cede Early Gains
Markets Daniel Marsh

Oil Rebounds Above $91; Tech Futures Cede Early Gains

Oil rebounded above $91, while tech futures gave up early gains. Snowflake surged 23% on raised outlook, but Broadcom and HPE declined on guidance concerns.

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MARA Stock Gains 2.3% as Bitcoin Dips Below $78,000, Miners Outperform
Crypto Sarah Chen

MARA Stock Gains 2.3% as Bitcoin Dips Below $78,000, Miners Outperform

MARA Holdings rose 2.35% to $10.47, but underperformed rivals as bitcoin traded below $78,000. Q2 revenue fell 27% and energy costs per bitcoin surged 14.7%.

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AT&T Projects $18B Free Cash Flow, Signaling 10% Yield
Markets Daniel Marsh

AT&T Projects $18B Free Cash Flow, Signaling 10% Yield

AT&T projects 2026 free cash flow above $18 billion, implying a 10.1% yield at current prices. Q2 added over a million subscribers, and buybacks continue.

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SoFi Surges on Scotiabank's $25 Target, Fee Revenue Growth
Analysis Daniel Marsh

SoFi Surges on Scotiabank's $25 Target, Fee Revenue Growth

SoFi shares jumped 4.6% after Scotiabank set a $25 price target, citing its growing fee-based revenue stream. The stock closed at $17.84, with analysts split on the rerating.

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Meta Stock Climbs Despite Surging Costs and AI Spending
Earnings James Calloway

Meta Stock Climbs Despite Surging Costs and AI Spending

Meta Platforms (META) shares advanced 2.5% despite a 55% cost surge, as investors focus on AI-driven growth. Q2 revenue rose 28% but operating margin fell to 31%.

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Ambev ADRs Surge 3.5% on Brazilian Market Rally
Markets Daniel Marsh

Ambev ADRs Surge 3.5% on Brazilian Market Rally

Ambev ADRs climbed 3.5% on a broad Brazilian market rally, with the real's strength driving most gains. Q2 results showed solid growth, but analyst targets imply modest upside.

Dow Futures Edge Higher as Snowflake Soars, Broadcom Slips
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Futures Edge Higher as Snowflake Soars, Broadcom Slips

Dow futures led U.S. equity markets higher in early trading, with Snowflake soaring on raised guidance and Broadcom slipping despite record results. Oil prices firmed amid geopolitical tensions.

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Wayve Launches Paid Robotaxi Service in London with 15 Cars
Technology Sarah Chen

Wayve Launches Paid Robotaxi Service in London with 15 Cars

Wayve kicked off paid autonomous rides in London with just 15 vehicles, testing its $8.6B valuation. The limited fleet faces a huge demand gap with 100,000 interested customers.

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India Q1 GDP Beats Forecast But Oil Prices Cap Market Gains
Economy Daniel Marsh

India Q1 GDP Beats Forecast But Oil Prices Cap Market Gains

India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1, beating forecasts, but oil prices near $95 limited equity gains. Special FX inflows of $136.4B provided a buffer.

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Vodafone Launches TV Service to Counter Mobile Subscriber Decline
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Vodafone Launches TV Service to Counter Mobile Subscriber Decline

Vodafone (VOD) unveiled a new TV bundle to combat a 73,000 drop in mobile contracts, while shares rose 2.2%. The service launches in October with 200+ channels and streaming apps.

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Long-Dated UK Yields Steady Near Heights as Fiscal Worries Persist
Markets Daniel Marsh

Long-Dated UK Yields Steady Near Heights as Fiscal Worries Persist

UK 30-year gilt yields remain near record highs as fiscal and inflation worries persist. The 10-year yield surpasses year-end survey projections, with BoE meeting and budget due.

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