ADVFN US – Market Content Editor

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rose 2% on Tuesday, building on gains from the previous day, after reports surfaced that the tech giant is exploring the use of external AI technology to enhance its Siri voice assistant. Bloomberg reported that Apple has been in talks with AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI about potentially integrating their large…

Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) stock has reached a notable milestone, hitting a 52-week high of $28.72. With a market capitalization of $38.86 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.05, this marks an important point for the cruise line operator. Over the past year, Carnival’s stock has surged an impressive 63.44%. The company has demonstrated strong…

The U.S. manufacturing sector experienced a contraction in June, but the decline was less severe than many had expected, as companies weigh the effects of extensive tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. According to data released Tuesday by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) edged up to 49.0 from…

Nike (NYSE:NKE) is making steady progress in its recovery and is well-positioned to sustain its leadership in the athletic apparel and footwear sectors, according to a recent analysis by Argus. The investment firm upgraded Nike’s stock rating from Hold to Buy on Tuesday, setting a price target of $85. “We believe a recovery is underway,”…

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL) reached a new all-time high, with its stock price hitting $316.37, marking a major achievement for the cruise line giant valued at $85.8 billion. This milestone reflects an impressive 101.91% increase over the past year, highlighting the company’s strong market performance. The surge in stock price is driven by a…

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:APLS) saw its shares increase by 3.2% following the announcement of a significant royalty agreement with Sobi that could generate up to $300 million in non-dilutive capital. As part of the deal, Apellis will receive $275 million upfront in exchange for 90% of its future ex-U.S. royalties on Aspaveli (systemic pegcetacoplan). Additionally,…

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) delivered an impressive performance in the second quarter of 2025, with vehicle sales jumping 14.2% to reach 612,095 units. This growth notably outstripped the broader automotive industry’s modest 1.4% expansion during the same period. The company’s market share also saw a healthy boost, climbing to approximately 14.3%, which is a 1.8…

U.S. stock markets slipped slightly on Tuesday after reaching record highs the day before. Investors are closely watching developments in global trade and preparing for important labor market data due later this week. As of 9:32 a.m. ET: On Monday, both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ had closed at record highs, supported by easing trade…

U.S. equity markets dipped slightly on Tuesday, pulling back from recent record peaks as investors digested developments on trade and fiscal policies while awaiting key labor market reports scheduled for later this week. As of 9:32 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 33 points (0.1%), the S&P 500 fell 16 points (0.3%),…

Shares in leading medical device makers declined sharply Tuesday after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a proposal to reduce payments to home health agencies, potentially affecting providers of diabetes care products. Tandem Diabetes Care Inc (NASDAQ:TNDM) saw its shares fall 6.4%, DexCom Inc (NASDAQ:DXCM) dropped 4.9%, and Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ:PODD) declined…