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AI Optimism Drives S&P 500 to 1.2% Weekly Gain as SK Hynix Debuts on Nasdaq
The S&P 500 gained 1.2% this week as AI optimism lifted tech stocks. SK Hynix's Nasdaq debut surged 13%, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise an
Wall Street Edges Higher as US-Iran Talks Keep Oil Prices in Check
US stocks edged higher as oil prices fell, after the White House signaled it would pursue technical negotiations with Iran rather than milit
Warburg Pincus and ADIA Near $7 Billion Deal for Rare-Disease Pharmacy PANTHERx
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus, alongside Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, is nearing a deal to buy PANTHERx Rare for more than $7 billio
Treasury Yields Rise as Strait of Hormuz Tanker Slowdown Stirs Inflation Fears
US Treasury yields rose as slower tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation worries alive. Bond markets are pricing in the
Swiss Stocks Edge Higher as KOF Signals Firmer Global Growth, SFS Group Jumps on US Deal
The SMI added 0.14% as KOF's July barometers showed global economic activity holding up better than expected. SFS Group jumped on a US aeros
Eurozone Inflation Cools in France and Germany as Deal Activity Heats Up
France and Germany's June inflation eased, signaling potential ECB rate cuts. Meanwhile, Apollo topped Castlelake's bid for EasyJet and Voda
German Stocks Dip as Oil Nears $80, Fueling ECB Rate Hike Bets
German stocks edged lower as crude oil prices rose toward $80 a barrel, reviving inflation fears. Bank of America said the move shifts the r
Latin American Markets Rise as Steady Oil and Soft Inflation Offset AI Jitters
Latin American stocks and currencies gained as steady oil prices and softer Brazil inflation offset global AI-related tech jitters. The MSCI
TSX Edges Up as Canada's June Jobs Beat Expectations, Rate Decision Looms
Canada's main stock index barely moved after a slightly stronger-than-expected June jobs report. Aritzia and Shopify led gains, while trader
CVC DIF Nears €1B+ Majority Buyout of Italian Waste Manager EcoEridania
CVC DIF has entered exclusive talks to acquire a majority stake in Italian waste management firm EcoEridania for over €1 billion. Founder An
Asian ADRs Edge Higher as KB Financial, Kingsoft Cloud Surge; Consumer Lenders Sink
US-listed Asian ADRs edged higher Friday, with the S&P Asia 50 Index up 0.6%. Gains in KB Financial and Kingsoft Cloud offset steep losses i
US Equity Funds See $25 Billion Inflow as AI Optimism Returns
US equity funds pulled in $24.97 billion in the week to July 8, the biggest inflow in three weeks. Investors returned to stocks as AI-linked