Dow's Modest Drop Conceals 936 Points of Intense Single-Stock Turmoil
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow's Modest Drop Conceals 936 Points of Intense Single-Stock Turmoil

The Dow slipped 96 points, but a massive 936-point swing within the index underscored sharp divergences among components, with IBM plunging and banks surging.

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Dow's IBM Drag Masks Broad Market Rally on Cool CPI
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow's IBM Drag Masks Broad Market Rally on Cool CPI

IBM's $75.61 decline cut about 449 points from the Dow, but broader markets rallied as June CPI fell 0.4%, easing inflation concerns.

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NextCure Shares Skyrocket on Merger Deal, But Investors Eye Cash Payout
Markets Daniel Marsh

NextCure Shares Skyrocket on Merger Deal, But Investors Eye Cash Payout

NextCure shares jumped 176.6% on merger news with Avere Therapeutics, but existing holders will own just 1.21% of the combined firm, focusing on a possible cash payout.

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DP World's Fujairah Plan Targets Jebel Ali's 28% Volume Share Amid Hormuz Tensions
Markets Daniel Marsh

DP World's Fujairah Plan Targets Jebel Ali's 28% Volume Share Amid Hormuz Tensions

DP World's Fujairah port plan seeks to diversify away from Jebel Ali, which accounted for 27.8% of consolidated container volume in 2025, as geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz intensify.

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Intel Stock Lags Chip Sector on $5.7B Ireland Bet, Cash Flow Concerns
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Intel Stock Lags Chip Sector on $5.7B Ireland Bet, Cash Flow Concerns

Intel shares rose 1.4% but lagged chip peers as a $5.7 billion Ireland expansion raised cash-flow concerns, with external foundry revenue at just 3.2%.

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UiPath Stock Rebounds After IBM Rout, Trades Near Buyback Level
Markets Daniel Marsh

UiPath Stock Rebounds After IBM Rout, Trades Near Buyback Level

UiPath stock bounced back 7.3% from its session low after an IBM-driven selloff, now trading near its buyback price of $11.47 with a cash-heavy balance sheet.

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June CPI Drop Lowers Odds for 3.8% Social Security COLA in 2027
Economy Daniel Marsh

June CPI Drop Lowers Odds for 3.8% Social Security COLA in 2027

June's CPI drop lowers the probability of a 3.8% Social Security COLA for 2027, with the current Q3 average pointing to a 3.1% increase. The gap represents an $11.6 billion annualized difference in federal spending.

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IBM Warning on AI Spending Hits ServiceNow Stock, Testing Premium Valuation
Markets Daniel Marsh

IBM Warning on AI Spending Hits ServiceNow Stock, Testing Premium Valuation

ServiceNow shares fell sharply after IBM flagged that AI server and storage investments are diverting funds from software, raising scrutiny ahead of its Q2 results.

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SoFi Stock Rebounds as Second Half Margin Targets Come into Focus
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SoFi Stock Rebounds as Second Half Margin Targets Come into Focus

SoFi shares rose 2.6% in after-hours trading following cooler U.S. inflation data. The company's 2026 profit goals hinge on a sharp margin improvement in the second half of the year.

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Nokia Faces Steep Profit Climb as Ericsson Flags AI-Driven Cost Pressures
Earnings James Calloway

Nokia Faces Steep Profit Climb as Ericsson Flags AI-Driven Cost Pressures

Nokia shares fell 2.5% after Ericsson flagged AI-driven cost inflation. With 72.4% of Nokia's 2026 profit expected in H2, investors are focused on margins.

June CPI Cools, Dents Fed Rate Hike Odds; Real Yields Pressure Stocks
Economy Daniel Marsh

June CPI Cools, Dents Fed Rate Hike Odds; Real Yields Pressure Stocks

June CPI fell 0.4%, the largest drop since April 2020, reducing July rate hike odds to 10%. Treasury yields declined but real yields rose, indicating persistent inflation worries.

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United's Table-Seat Experiment: Four Seats Must Earn 50% More
Markets Daniel Marsh

United's Table-Seat Experiment: Four Seats Must Earn 50% More

United Airlines is testing a shared-table row on its A321XLR jets, blocking two middle seats. The four remaining seats must generate 50% more revenue to match a standard row.

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