Category: Top Story
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Brokerages Accelerate Rollout of AI Trading Tools as Automated Investing Expands
Brokerage firms are rapidly introducing artificial intelligence-powered trading capabilities, with new offerings ranging from fully autonomous trading agents to AI assistants that require investor approval, according to a recent Jefferies industry overview. Earlier this month, Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN), eToro Group Ltd (NASDAQ:ETOR) and Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) launched fully automated AI agents capable of…
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UBS highlights why commodities are back in focus for investors
Inflation and geopolitics renew interest in commodities Commodities are attracting renewed attention from investors as concerns over inflation, geopolitical tensions and portfolio diversification drive interest in the asset class, according to a new report from UBS. The bank outlined 10 key insights into commodity investing, covering everything from portfolio construction to the practical characteristics of…
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Citi Sees European Heatwaves Driving Long-Term Growth for U.S. HVAC Companies
Persistently higher temperatures across Europe could create a significant long-term opportunity for U.S. heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers as demand for cooling systems continues to rise, according to analysts at Citi. Europe is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, and the bank believes increasingly frequent periods of extreme heat could accelerate the adoption of air-conditioning…
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JPMorgan Warns Cyberattacks Could Spark the Next Banking Crisis
Cybersecurity threats may pose a greater long-term risk to banks than traditional credit losses, with artificial intelligence increasing the potential for attacks that could rapidly trigger liquidity stress, according to JPMorgan. In a research note led by analyst Kian Abouhossein, the bank argued that next-generation AI models, including Mythos and GPT-5.5, are dramatically accelerating the…
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JPMorgan says AI chip rally could slow as hyperscalers close the performance gap
Semiconductor leadership may become harder to sustain The strong outperformance of artificial intelligence semiconductor companies relative to hyperscale cloud providers may not continue indefinitely, according to JPMorgan, which believes the current valuation gap between the two groups is unlikely to remain at current levels over the long term. In a note to clients, analyst Nikolaos…
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Mega-deals propel global M&A to record first half as companies pursue transformative acquisitions
Blockbuster transactions drive record deal values A wave of multibillion-dollar acquisitions pushed global mergers and acquisitions activity to unprecedented levels during the first half of 2026, as companies capitalised on a more favourable regulatory environment to pursue long-term strategic transactions. According to LSEG data, the total value of announced M&A deals reached $2.8 trillion during…
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Gold selloff deepens as higher rates and stronger dollar drive investor caution
Gold is heading for its steepest quarterly decline since April 2013, with prices retreating around 24% from the record high of nearly US$5,589 per ounce reached in late January. The August Gold Futures contract was trading at US$4,031.70 on Tuesday. Dollar strength and Fed expectations pressure bullion The decline has largely been fuelled by a…
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Barclays sees early signs of an equity rotation as US market leadership begins to soften
Investors remain heavily concentrated in US equities US stocks continue to dominate global equity markets, but Barclays believes the first indications of a broader shift in investor positioning are beginning to emerge as concerns over crowded trades, artificial intelligence valuations and lower oil prices improve the outlook for Europe. In a research note published on…
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Alibaba to block Claude Code in workplace amid reported security concerns (BABA)
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) will reportedly ban employees from using Anthropic’s (NASDAQ:ANTP) Claude Code in its workplace systems from July 10 over alleged security concerns, according to a Reuters report citing a person familiar with the matter. The decision follows a report by Chinese financial publication Yicai, which claimed that Alibaba had identified what…
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U.S. holiday pause, softer Fed expectations and Asia rebound shape global markets: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. financial markets will remain closed on Friday for the Independence Day holiday, but futures pointed to a stronger Wall Street open when trading resumes. Asian equities recovered after a volatile week, helped by fading expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate increase following weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data. Investors also focused on gains among Tesla’s…