London’s main FTSE indexes moved higher on Thursday, supported by strong updates from financial and retail companies, while investor attention also turned to renewed takeover interest in easyJet. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.3% by 0901 GMT. The midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.7%. Both indexes were on track to record one-week highs, reflecting improved sentiment… Continue reading FTSE edges higher as retail and financial stocks lift London markets
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Micron rescues AI trade as blockbuster earnings spark global chip rally
A blockbuster earnings report from Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) breathed fresh life into the artificial intelligence trade on Thursday, sending semiconductor stocks surging globally and temporarily easing investor concerns over stretched valuations and the enormous costs associated with building AI infrastructure. Micron shares rose 16% in premarket trading after the company reported record quarterly revenue,… Continue reading Micron rescues AI trade as blockbuster earnings spark global chip rally
Amazon to invest $13B in India as AWS and AI demand accelerates
Amazon has announced plans to invest an additional $13 billion in India to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, taking its total planned investment in the country to $48 billion between 2026 and 2030. The fresh commitment builds on the company’s previously announced $35 billion investment across its India businesses in December 2025. The… Continue reading Amazon to invest $13B in India as AWS and AI demand accelerates
Qualcomm wants $15 billion from data centres as phone-chip era shifts
Qualcomm has set out an ambitious growth target for its data centre business, forecasting $15 billion in sales from the segment by 2029 as it accelerates efforts to diversify beyond its core smartphone chip business. The company said that, alongside a broader expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy, it helped lift its shares more than… Continue reading Qualcomm wants $15 billion from data centres as phone-chip era shifts
Gold hits 7-month low: 3 ‘strong buy’ stocks with 100%+ upside potential
Gold has dropped below $4,000 an ounce, but Wall Street is not giving up on every corner of the gold trade. Spot bullion slipped to a seven-month low near $3,981, pressured by a stronger US dollar and rising expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep rates higher for longer. That is usually bad news for… Continue reading Gold hits 7-month low: 3 ‘strong buy’ stocks with 100%+ upside potential
SK Hynix stock jumps 11%: will Nasdaq listing trigger a memory-chip rerating?
SK Hynix shares jumped as much as 11.6% on Thursday, after the South Korean chipmaker laid out plans for one of the biggest equity offerings in market history. The Nvidia supplier plans to raise up to 45.45 trillion won, or about $29.4 billion, through a Nasdaq listing of American depositary receipts. The deal involves up… Continue reading SK Hynix stock jumps 11%: will Nasdaq listing trigger a memory-chip rerating?
Tom Lee calls chip-stock selloff a textbook buying opportunity
Macroeconomic risks, including resurgent fears of a Fed rate hike, and valuation concerns recently sent shockwaves through the tech sector, triggering a steep sell-off that caught investors off guard. The turbulence started in Asia, where South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index crashed by about 10%, triggering a domino effect that rapidly spread to Wall Street. Along… Continue reading Tom Lee calls chip-stock selloff a textbook buying opportunity
Tesla stock slips as investors eye deliveries data and SpaceX merger buzz
Tesla shares TSLA remained under pressure on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the electric vehicle maker’s second-quarter delivery report while increasingly focusing on speculation surrounding a potential merger with SpaceX. Tesla stock fell 1.8% to $374.69 after declining 5.8% in the previous session. The shares have dropped nearly 13% in June and are down… Continue reading Tesla stock slips as investors eye deliveries data and SpaceX merger buzz
Hertz stock plunges as weak used-car demand hits earnings outlook
Shares of Hertz Global Holdings plunged on Wednesday after the car-rental company warned that second-quarter earnings are tracking toward the lower end of its guidance range, citing unexpected weakness in the used-car market. The stock sank more than 38% during trading and was on track for its largest-ever single-day percentage decline and its lowest close… Continue reading Hertz stock plunges as weak used-car demand hits earnings outlook
