Seadrill raises 2026 guidance on stronger rig demand
Offshore driller Seadrill increased its 2026 guidance, pointing to improved rig demand and higher contract coverage.
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JPMorgan raises end-2026 S&P 500 target to 8,000
J.P. Morgan lifted its year-end 2026 target for the S&P 500 to 8,000, pointing to artificial intelligence investment and the strength of corporate earnings.
Bitcoin holds above $65,000 as Senate delays CLARITY Act to the autumn
Bitcoin traded above $65,000 even after the US Senate left the crypto market structure bill unpassed before its recess, with ETF inflows and a softer dollar cited as the main supports.
Europe counts economic cost of extreme summer weather
Analysis of Europe's summer points to measurable economic damage from heat, drought and related disruption across agriculture, transport and energy.
China's humanoid robot makers push toward public listings
Unitree and other Chinese humanoid robot developers are moving to list shares, seeking capital as competition in the sector intensifies.
Globe Telecom posts record first-half revenue
Philippine operator Globe Telecom reported record revenue for the first half of 2026, with the shares up about 1% after the earnings call.
Medi Assist shares fall 5% despite margin recovery in first quarter
Medi Assist reported first-quarter revenue in line with forecasts and continued margin recovery led by growth in technology revenue, but the shares fell about 5%.
Hypoport reports 5% profit growth for first half of 2026
German financial technology group Hypoport said profit rose 5% in the first half of 2026.
Exxon returned $9.4bn to shareholders in the quarter
Exxon Mobil distributed $9.4bn to shareholders through dividends and buybacks in the latest quarter, a pace of roughly $37bn a year against unevenly timed operating cash flow.
New Fed chair Warsh withholds forward guidance for a second meeting
Kevin Warsh has declined to provide forward guidance at two consecutive Federal Reserve meetings since taking over as chair, a break from recent central bank communication practice.
Palantir stock jumps after CEO calls second quarter 'otherworldly'
Palantir shares rose sharply over the past week after chief executive Alex Karp described the company's second-quarter performance as "otherworldly."
SpaceX shares slump after second-quarter results
Recently listed SpaceX reported second-quarter results showing continued momentum, but the stock has been slumping and still trades at a premium to the broader market.
RBA expected to hold as inflation cools and housing weakens
Economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to leave rates unchanged at its August meeting, citing easing inflation alongside signs of a softening housing market.
Westpac shares fall 5% as mortgage applications drop 20% after tax changes
Westpac stock slid about 5% after the lender reported a roughly 20% fall in mortgage applications, which it linked to recent tax changes affecting property buyers.
LivePerson revenue beats but earnings miss estimates
The conversational AI software company reported revenue above consensus while earnings came in $5.07 below expectations.
China opens regular Arctic container route, halving Europe–Asia transit times
The first regular container service via the 'Ice Silk Road' cuts voyage times between Europe and the Far East to about 20 days, bypassing the Suez Canal and Malacca Strait.
German economy minister says AfD's rise risks deterring investors
Katherina Reiche warned that the far-right party's growing support could weigh on investment as Berlin targets €3.75tn in private capital by 2040.
Gold holds near seven-week high as won leads Asian currency losses
Bullion steadied close to its highest level in seven weeks on Iran-related uncertainty and Fed expectations, while a firmer dollar pushed Asian currencies lower.
Bitcoin tops $65,000 ahead of US inflation data as XRP lags
Bitcoin, ether and BNB each rose close to 3% on the week with global equities near records, while XRP fell 5% despite continued ETF inflows.
Sony and TSMC plan $6.3bn Japan joint venture for image sensors, Nikkei reports
The two chipmakers are reported to be preparing a joint venture to manufacture image sensors in Japan, a deal valued at about $6.3 billion.
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