SK Hynix's $30B Nasdaq Debut Highlights AI Chip Sector Divergence
IPO Michael Okonkwo

SK Hynix's $30B Nasdaq Debut Highlights AI Chip Sector Divergence

SK Hynix's $30B Nasdaq listing drew strong demand, but AI chip stocks diverged sharply, with designers outperforming memory makers.

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Financial Sector Funds Attract $1 Billion as Big Banks Outperform
Markets Daniel Marsh

Financial Sector Funds Attract $1 Billion as Big Banks Outperform

U.S. financial sector funds drew $1.04 billion in the week to July 8, with big banks outperforming regional banks. Goldman Sachs surged 3.35% as investors favor capital-markets plays.

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Biotech Sector Hit by $15B Loss as Vertex, Ionis Stumble
Markets Daniel Marsh

Biotech Sector Hit by $15B Loss as Vertex, Ionis Stumble

Vertex and Ionis shares slumped after setbacks, erasing $14.8B in market cap. Crinetics, BridgeBio, and Vera gained $6.1B combined.

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SK Hynix Raises $26.5B in Oversubscribed Offering, Memory Chip Sector Heats Up
Technology Sarah Chen

SK Hynix Raises $26.5B in Oversubscribed Offering, Memory Chip Sector Heats Up

SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in a heavily oversubscribed ADR offering, highlighting robust demand for AI memory chips. The memory sector is now in focus as Micron increases U.S. investment and ASML/TSMC report earnings.

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Refiners Surge as Crack Spreads Hit Record High
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Refiners Surge as Crack Spreads Hit Record High

Large U.S. refiners outperformed crude and the energy sector this week, with the NYMEX 3-2-1 crack spread hitting a record $64.58 a barrel, driven by tight capacity and strong exports.

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EQR, DLR, OCBC in Focus as Key Market Themes Emerge
Markets Daniel Marsh

EQR, DLR, OCBC in Focus as Key Market Themes Emerge

Equity Residential (EQR) sits 4% below analyst target ahead of its Q2 report, while Digital Realty Trust (DLR) drops 4.48% after a $2.28B equity sale. OCBC trades near full value despite strong returns, and coffee prices tumble on margin hikes.

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Alphabet Shares Dip Amid Dual Regulatory Hurdles in India and UK
Regulation James Calloway

Alphabet Shares Dip Amid Dual Regulatory Hurdles in India and UK

Alphabet shares slipped Friday after regulatory developments in India and the UK targeted its key growth engines, Search and Cloud, which together generated 73% of Q1 revenue.

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Microsoft Stock Flat Amid Emissions Surge from AI Data Centers
Technology Sarah Chen

Microsoft Stock Flat Amid Emissions Surge from AI Data Centers

Microsoft shares were nearly unchanged Friday after an environmental report revealed a 25% jump in emissions from AI data centers. The stock now trails the broader market ahead of earnings.

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Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Trade Secret Theft Amid AI Rivalry
Technology Sarah Chen

Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Trade Secret Theft Amid AI Rivalry

Apple sues OpenAI and two former employees, accusing them of stealing trade secrets to boost OpenAI's consumer hardware push. The lawsuit adds legal risk to a stock already near its average analyst target.

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Bitcoin Hits $64K Despite $180M ETF Outflows; Rally Driven by Short Covering
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Hits $64K Despite $180M ETF Outflows; Rally Driven by Short Covering

Bitcoin climbed to $64,000 on Friday despite $180.2 million in ETF outflows. The rally was driven by short covering, a weaker dollar, and gains in Asian chip stocks.

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XRP Slips Below $1.10; ETF Shortfall Widens to $563M
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP Slips Below $1.10; ETF Shortfall Widens to $563M

XRP failed to hold $1.10, with top US spot ETFs showing a $563M gap between net inflows and assets, suggesting potential selling pressure.

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Cheesecake Factory Hits Record High After Citi Upgrade to $90
Earnings James Calloway

Cheesecake Factory Hits Record High After Citi Upgrade to $90

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) surged 5.5% to a record close of $82.76 on Friday after Citi boosted its target to $90, with investors optimistic about the new loyalty app and traffic trends.

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