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Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) released fiscal third-quarter results on Tuesday that missed analyst expectations due to softer demand impacting profit margins, yet the coffee giant emphasized ongoing advancements in its restructuring efforts. Following the earnings report, Starbucks shares rose over 4% in early U.S. trading. For the quarter ending June 30, Starbucks posted adjusted earnings per share…

Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE:FVRR) saw its stock rise 2.48% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after releasing second-quarter results that outpaced analyst forecasts, largely driven by robust growth in AI-focused offerings and its Managed Services division. The freelance marketplace reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.69, beating expectations of $0.67, while revenue came in at $108.6…

Visa (NYSE:V) shares slipped slightly in early U.S. trading on Wednesday after the payments firm maintained its full-year guidance despite reporting better-than-expected results for the third quarter. Alongside competitor MasterCard, Visa is often seen as a key indicator of U.S. consumer confidence amid ongoing economic uncertainty fueled by tariffs. Concerns have mounted that these levies…

On Wednesday, UBS (NYSE:UBS) announced a second-quarter net profit of $2.4 billion, more than twice the $1.1 billion recorded a year ago. This improvement was fueled by strong performance in its core units alongside lower costs related to integration. The bank reported a 49% rise in profit before tax to $2.2 billion, while underlying profit…

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd have inked a $4.3 billion deal for lithium iron phosphate batteries designated for energy storage, Reuters reported Wednesday. According to a source familiar with the matter cited by Reuters, the batteries will be produced at LG’s manufacturing facility in the United States. Earlier the same…

Oil prices held firm in Wednesday’s Asian session, retracing some earlier gains amid a surprising build in U.S. crude stocks and anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision. Earlier this week, crude surged on reports that the U.S. plans to sanction major buyers of Russian oil to pressure Moscow over its conflict with Ukraine.…

Gold prices remained largely unchanged during Wednesday’s Asian trading session as investors balanced ongoing U.S. trade uncertainties with anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy announcement. Spot gold slipped marginally by 0.1% to $3,323.66 an ounce, while gold futures fell by the same margin to $3,378.62 per ounce as of 02:18 ET (06:18 GMT). The…

The U.S. dollar eased a bit on Wednesday, giving back some gains from earlier in the week as markets awaited the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. At the same time, the euro is positioned to log its first monthly loss of the year. The Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, was…

The S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday after touching a fresh intraday record, as investors navigated a heavy wave of corporate earnings and lingering uncertainty over U.S.-China trade negotiations. At the closing bell (4:00 p.m. ET), the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 204 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 eased 0.3% after hitting an all-time…