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Wall Street awaits major tech earnings as oil prices extend gains: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures
US stock futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors prepared for a packed earnings calendar led by several of the technology sector’s biggest names, while rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East added another layer of uncertainty to global markets. Market participants are looking to results from Alphabet, Texas Instruments and Tesla…
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Summer Rotation, Seasonal Opportunities, & The Return of Value
Sector rotation is becoming one of the defining themes of the second half of 2026 as investors reassess market leadership across technology, precious metals, healthcare, financials and small-cap stocks. In the July edition of The Market This Month, Canadian Securities Exchange Director of Listings Development Anna Serin is joined by Stonecastle Investment Management portfolio manager Bruce…
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BP, Lahontan Gold, Coinbase: Corrections Open Up Rare Opportunities
Lahontan Gold Poised for a Massive Revaluation Although the pullback in the gold price to its current level of around USD 4,200 per ounce is causing short-term uncertainty, it could open up attractive entry opportunities for long-term-oriented investors. This is because the fundamental drivers of the gold bull market remain intact. Gold developers such as…
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Chip Stocks Power Wall Street Higher on Earnings Optimism
Wall Street closed broadly higher on Tuesday as a sharp rebound in semiconductor stocks and a wave of encouraging corporate earnings outweighed lingering unease over U.S. military strikes on Iran. The rally marked a reversal from Monday’s session, when Middle East tensions had knocked tech shares lower despite an early attempt at a chip-sector comeback.…
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Delta Gold Technologies strengthens scientific leadership with advisory panel expansion
Delta Gold Technologies Plc (USOTC:DGQTF) (AQSE:DGQ) (FRA:02J) has appointed Professor Dr Harry Ruda and Professor Ken Knappenberger to its Strategic Advisory Panel, reinforcing the company’s scientific expertise as it continues to develop quantum technologies based on nano-scale gold. The company also announced the issue of new ordinary shares following the exercise of investor warrants. The…
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U.S. stocks set for higher open as strong earnings boost market sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Earnings optimism supports pre-market gains U.S. stock futures pointed to a firmer open on Tuesday as investors looked to recover from the previous session’s decline, with upbeat corporate earnings encouraging buying across several sectors. Market sentiment improved after a series of better-than-expected quarterly reports, prompting traders to return to stocks following recent weakness. 3M, GM…
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GM raises 2026 guidance after second-quarter earnings top expectations (GM)
Automaker beats forecasts but shares move lower General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results on Tuesday, surpassing Wall Street forecasts for both earnings and revenue while increasing its financial guidance for the second time this year. Despite the stronger performance, shares fell 3.3% following the earnings release. Adjusted earnings per share came in at…
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Hasbro raises 2026 outlook after Magic: The Gathering powers second-quarter earnings beat (HAS)
Wizards of the Coast delivers record quarterly performance Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results on Tuesday, as exceptional performance from its Wizards of the Coast business helped the toy and gaming company beat Wall Street forecasts and lift its full-year guidance. Shares gained 1.73% in pre-market trading following the earnings release. Adjusted earnings per…
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Building a scalable future in sustainable agriculture
As global agriculture searches for more sustainable ways to improve crop production, investors are increasingly paying attention to biological technologies that can enhance soil health, boost plant performance, and reduce reliance on traditional chemical inputs. One emerging agricultural innovator is expanding the commercial reach of its mustard-derived products, advancing an international relationship with Bayer (USOTC:BAYRY),…
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Paramount-Warner merger faces legal setback as antitrust challenge threatens $100 billion deal (PSKY) (WBD)
Federal judge pauses merger pending antitrust review The proposed merger between Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ:PSKY) and Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) has encountered a significant legal hurdle after a US federal judge temporarily halted the transaction, casting uncertainty over a deal valued at approximately $100 billion. The merger had been expected to close as early as this…