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U.S. Consumer Inflation Expectations Hold at 3.6% in August

U.S. consumers’ short-term inflation expectations remained unchanged in August, according to the latest New York Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Expectations.

Median inflation expectations one year ahead held at 3.6%, unchanged from July. The stable one-year reading comes as inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and oil prices have risen sharply amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Attention now turns to Friday’s U.S. CPI report, which could play a decisive role in the Fed’s September 15–16 interest-rate decision.

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The Investor 09-08-26

U.S. Stocks Fall as Rising Oil Prices and Fed Rate-Hike Fears Pressure Wall Street

U.S. stocks opened lower Tuesday as surging oil prices fueled renewed inflation concerns, while investors assessed escalating tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate hike.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 1.2% in morning trading, while the S&P 500 declined 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite lost roughly 0.5%.

Rising energy prices were a major source of pressure. Brent crude climbed toward the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level as the U.S.-Iran conflict escalated and concerns grew about further disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies.

Higher crude prices present a broader problem for equities because sustained increases in energy costs could feed into inflation and make it more difficult for the Fed to ease monetary policy. The concern has intensified following Friday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, which pushed expectations toward tighter monetary policy.

Treasury yields also remained elevated, adding pressure to equity valuations, particularly in rate-sensitive growth and technology stocks.

Investors are now turning their attention to this week’s U.S. inflation reports. Hotter-than-expected inflation, particularly with oil prices approaching $100, could strengthen expectations for a September Fed rate hike and add further pressure to Wall Street.

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The Investor 09-08-26

U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises to 449 as Total Drilling Activity Holds Steady

The number of active U.S. oil rigs increased in the latest Baker Hughes survey, while overall drilling activity remained unchanged.

The U.S. oil rig count rose to 449 from 447 in the previous week, an increase of two rigs. Meanwhile, the total U.S. rig count held steady at 588.

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European Investor 09-05-26

U.S. Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Report Revives Fed Rate-Hike Fears

U.S. stocks traded slightly lower Friday after a much stronger-than-expected August employment report revived expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its September meeting.

The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to 7,731.74, while the Dow Jones dropped 0.46% to 53,436.70. The Nasdaq was nearly flat at 26,583.15.

U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, nearly triple expectations of around 55,000. July's figure was also revised sharply higher to a gain of 21,000 from an initially reported decline of 23,000. Private payrolls rose by 127,000, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%.

Strong Labor Market Pushes Treasury Yields Higher

The unexpectedly strong report challenged hopes that the Fed could keep rates unchanged. Markets increased bets on a 25-basis-point September hike, with the implied probability rising to around 60% following the data. U.S. Treasury yields moved sharply higher in response.

The report comes just a day after Fed Governor Christopher Waller suggested he could support holding rates steady if inflation continues to cool. With the labor market showing renewed strength, next week's inflation data could now prove decisive for the Fed's September decision.

The modest decline in equities suggests investors are balancing evidence of a resilient U.S. economy against the risk that stronger employment gives the Fed more room to tighten monetary policy further.

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U.S. Stocks Rise as Strong Services Activity and Lower Treasury Yields Offset Inflation Concerns

U.S. stocks traded higher Thursday as investors weighed stronger-than-expected services activity against signs of a cooling labor market and renewed inflation pressure from rising oil prices. The S&P 500 gained 0.37% to 7,694.65, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.46% to 53,304.90, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.66% to 26,391.59.

Economic data painted a mixed but generally resilient picture. Initial jobless claims increased slightly to 206,000 from 204,000, marginally above the 205,000 consensus, while continuing claims climbed to 1.779 million from 1.771 million. The figures suggest layoffs remain relatively limited even as hiring momentum has weakened ahead of Friday’s closely watched August employment report.

Services activity was considerably stronger. The ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.4 in August from 54.1, comfortably beating expectations for an unchanged 54.1 reading. S&P Global’s Services PMI also increased to 56.5 from 54.6, although it came slightly below the 56.8 forecast. Together, the readings indicate that the dominant U.S. services sector continues to expand at a healthy pace.

The inflation component, however, complicated the outlook for the Federal Reserve. ISM services prices jumped to 72.6 from 70.3, well above the 70.0 forecast, signaling persistent input-cost pressures. Investors are already sensitive to inflation after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole message increased expectations that monetary policy may need to remain restrictive.

Oil remains another major inflation risk. Brent crude climbed to around $97 a barrel and WTI moved above $93 as renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and threats of further escalation raised concerns about supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite those risks, declining Treasury yields are currently providing support to equities, particularly technology stocks, helping the Nasdaq outperform. Markets now turn to Friday’s U.S. employment report, which could determine whether investors focus more heavily on slowing labor demand or the increasingly visible inflation pressures coming from services and energy markets.

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U.S. Stocks Trade Mixed as Weak Jobs Data Collides With Oil-Driven Inflation Fears

U.S. stocks traded mixed Wednesday as investors weighed softer-than-expected labor-market data against rising oil prices, elevated Treasury yields and renewed concerns that energy costs could keep inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target.

The S&P 500 was nearly flat at 7,638.19, up 0.09%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.39% to 52,975.28. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.08% to 26,079.81, with technology shares remaining more sensitive to elevated bond yields.

Fresh labor data provided some support for equities. ADP reported that private employers added only 38,000 jobs in August, below expectations for 47,000 and down from an upwardly revised 46,000 in July. It was the weakest pace of private-sector job creation since January. Manufacturing lost 17,000 jobs and professional and business services shed 16,000, while education and health services added 45,000.

Ordinarily, weaker employment growth would strengthen expectations for easier monetary policy. This time, however, the signal is being complicated by renewed inflation risks. Escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities have pushed crude prices sharply higher, with Brent trading around $95 a barrel Wednesday after surging in recent sessions. Concerns over disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have put an additional geopolitical premium into energy markets.

Higher oil prices are feeding directly into inflation expectations and challenging hopes that slowing employment will quickly translate into lower interest rates. U.S. Treasury yields have consequently remained elevated, with the 10-year yield reaching roughly 4.8%, its highest level since late 2023. Markets have also increased expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike following Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent hawkish comments on inflation.

The result is an increasingly difficult backdrop for equities: labor-market momentum is weakening at the same time that an external energy shock is threatening to revive inflation. That combination helps explain Wednesday’s divergence, with the Dow advancing while the rate-sensitive Nasdaq remains under pressure. Investors will now turn to Friday’s official U.S. employment report for a clearer indication of whether labor-market cooling is becoming significant enough to alter the Fed’s inflation-focused policy stance.

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The Investor 09-02-26

U.S. Stocks Fall as Treasury Yields and Mixed Economic Data Pressure Tech Shares

U.S. stocks traded lower Tuesday as a renewed selloff in government bonds pushed Treasury yields higher, while investors assessed mixed manufacturing and labor-market data ahead of Friday’s key U.S. jobs report.

The S&P 500 fell about 0.6% to 7,640, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined roughly 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite underperformed with a drop of about 1%, reflecting greater pressure on technology and other growth stocks as borrowing costs increased.

Treasury yields remained one of the biggest headwinds for equities. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to around 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as a global government-bond selloff continued. Higher yields make bonds more competitive with equities and reduce the present value of future corporate earnings, putting particular pressure on richly valued technology companies.

Tuesday’s economic data provided a mixed picture. The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI was finalized at 53.9 for August, above the 53.2 preliminary estimate and signaling continued expansion. The ISM Manufacturing PMI, however, declined to 54.6 from 55.6 and missed the 55.2 forecast. ISM’s prices index remained elevated at 71.1, slightly above expectations, keeping inflation concerns in focus.

The labor market also showed signs of cooling. JOLTS job openings increased to 7.271 million in July from 7.182 million but remained below the 7.330 million forecast. ISM manufacturing employment fell to 51.2 from 52.8, while construction spending unexpectedly declined 0.5% in July.

The combination is uncomfortable for markets: economic activity remains relatively resilient, but employment indicators are softening while price pressures remain elevated. That makes the Federal Reserve’s next move more difficult, particularly after Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent hawkish Jackson Hole remarks increased expectations for another rate hike.

Geopolitical risks are adding to those inflation concerns. Brent crude traded above $92 per barrel as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting raised fears of further disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Higher energy prices have contributed to the global bond selloff by increasing concerns that inflation could remain above central-bank targets for longer.

Investors will now focus heavily on Friday’s August employment report. Strong jobs data could reinforce expectations that the Fed has room to raise rates, potentially keeping Treasury yields elevated and technology stocks under pressure. Weaker employment figures, however, would highlight the growing tension between slowing labor demand and persistent inflation.

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US Stocks Fall as Iran Tensions, Oil Prices and Fed Rate-Hike Bets Weigh

U.S. stocks traded lower Monday as renewed military clashes between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and revived concerns about inflation and interest rates.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 370 points, or 0.69%, to 53,189.64. The S&P 500 declined 0.50% to 7,673.22, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.45% to 26,284.22.

The main pressure came from the renewed U.S.-Iran conflict. U.S. forces carried out fresh strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliation and raising fears of further disruption to one of the world's most important oil-shipping routes. Brent crude climbed above $90 per barrel as geopolitical risk returned to energy markets.

Higher oil prices are particularly important for equities because they could add another layer of inflationary pressure just as investors are becoming more concerned about Federal Reserve policy. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish message at Jackson Hole last week, saying borrowing costs may need to rise if inflation does not move toward the central bank's 2% target. Markets now see a greater than 60% probability of a September rate increase, up sharply from 41.4% a week earlier (Reuters).

Economic data added another concern. The Chicago PMI plunged to 47.1 in August from 57.6, far below the 57.8 forecast. The move below 50 signaled a return to contraction in regional business activity, creating an uncomfortable combination of weaker growth signals and renewed inflation risks.

Treasury yields also remained elevated following Friday's jump after Warsh's comments. The 10-year Treasury yield was around 4.76%, while longer-term yields remained under pressure from inflation and interest-rate concerns.

Energy stocks were among the few beneficiaries of the geopolitical escalation, with higher crude prices supporting oil producers, while most other S&P 500 sectors traded lower.

Investors will now turn their attention to this week's U.S. labor-market data, culminating in Friday's August jobs report. A weak employment report could reinforce concerns about slowing economic growth, while stronger data could further strengthen expectations that the Fed has room to raise rates despite signs of softer activity.

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Chicago PMI Plunges to 47.1 in August, Signaling Renewed Contraction

Business activity in the Chicago region deteriorated sharply in August, with the Chicago PMI falling to 47.1 from 57.6 in July. The reading was far below the 57.8 market forecast and dropped beneath the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.

The 10.5-point monthly decline pushed the Chicago Business Barometer into contraction territory for the first time since April and to its lowest level since December.

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The Investor 08-31-26

# S&P 500 Slips 0.25% as Hawkish Fed Message Pressures Technology Stocks

U.S. stocks ended Friday modestly lower as investors reacted to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech, with rising Treasury yields weighing particularly heavily on technology and other rate-sensitive sectors.

The S&P 500 closed at 7,711.76, down 0.25%. The index had climbed above 7,770 earlier in the session before reversing around midday and remaining under pressure through the afternoon.

Warsh emphasized that inflation remains too high and reinforced the Fed’s commitment to bringing it back toward the 2% target. The remarks pushed Treasury yields higher as investors increased expectations for tighter monetary policy. Higher yields tend to pressure equity valuations, particularly for technology and other growth companies whose valuations depend more heavily on future earnings.

The sector breakdown showed a clear rotation. Information technology was the weakest S&P 500 sector, falling 1.29%, followed by utilities at 1.14%, industrials at 0.96% and real estate at 0.49%. In contrast, consumer discretionary jumped 1.69% and communication services gained 1.56%. Energy rose 0.59%, while financials advanced 0.34%.

The relatively small decline in the broader S&P 500 despite the technology selloff suggests investors were rotating rather than abandoning equities altogether. Consumer-oriented and communication stocks provided significant support, limiting the index’s losses.

The Fed and Treasury yields are likely to remain central to the market outlook. If incoming inflation and labor-market data reinforce expectations for higher rates, richly valued technology stocks could remain under pressure even as strength in other sectors provides some support to the broader market.

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Brent Crude Touches $100 as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates and Supply Risks Mount

Brent crude oil futures climbed to the $100-per-barrel threshold on Wednesday as escalating conflict involving the U.S., Iran and regional allies intensified concerns over Middle Eastern oil supplies.

Brent was trading at $99.97, up $2.05, or 2.09%, after briefly rising above $100 earlier in the session. Reuters reported an intraday high of $100.19, marking the benchmark’s first move above $100 since July 24.

The latest rally follows a sharp escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. U.S. forces said they destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, while Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at a U.S.-used base in Jordan and attacking vessels attempting to cross an area of the Strait of Hormuz that Tehran has declared unsafe. (Reuters)

Supply concerns have also increased after Iran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi cities and energy facilities, causing fires and temporarily halting operations at some sites.

Shipping data underline the pressure on regional energy flows. Only six commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, compared with a 10-day average of about 12, according to preliminary Kpler data cited by Reuters.

Brent has now risen roughly 25% since early August as hopes for a lasting resolution to the conflict have faded. A sustained move above $100 would increase inflation concerns globally and could further complicate the outlook for interest rates ahead of upcoming U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s September meeting.

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European Investor 09-09-26

Brent Nears $100 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate, While Gold Falls on Rate-Hike Fears

Brent crude surged toward the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level on Tuesday as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensified, while gold moved sharply lower as rising oil prices reinforced inflation concerns and expectations for tighter Federal Reserve policy.

Brent futures climbed 2.51% to $98.70 per barrel, reaching an intraday high above $99. The rally comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted. Geopolitical tensions have continued to deteriorate. Iran has threatened retaliation for further U.S. attacks and warned that energy infrastructure across the Gulf could be targeted. Tehran is also preparing a new restricted maritime zone around the Gulf and Hormuz area. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked Saudi energy facilities on Tuesday, further expanding concerns about regional energy infrastructure. (Reuters)

Gold, however, has not benefited from the escalating geopolitical risk. December futures fell *0.83% to $4,439.50*, extending their retreat after Friday’s strong U.S. employment report.

The key connection is oil. Higher crude prices increase the risk that energy costs will reignite inflation, potentially forcing the Fed to maintain tighter monetary policy. Markets are currently pricing roughly a 60% probability of a Fed rate hike. Higher expected rates raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold.

The U.S.-Iran conflict is therefore producing an unusual divergence: Brent is benefiting directly from fears of physical supply disruption, while gold’s traditional safe-haven support is being overwhelmed by the inflation and interest-rate implications of the oil surge. U.S. inflation data later this week will be crucial for determining whether that divergence continues.

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Global Finance News 09-08-26

Brent Oil Holds Near $97 as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates

Brent crude oil traded higher on Monday as escalating military exchanges between the United States and Iran intensified concerns about prolonged disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies.

Brent was trading around $96.75 per barrel, up 0.49%. The latest escalation came over the weekend. U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships. Iran subsequently said it targeted three tankers using unauthorized routes through the Strait of Hormuz as well as additional U.S. vessels. (Reuters)

The Strait of Hormuz remains the central risk for crude prices. Tanker traffic through the waterway has fallen to its lowest level since May, while Iran said Monday that it plans to establish a new restricted shipping zone in the Gulf. (Reuters)

Supply concerns are therefore keeping a substantial geopolitical premium embedded in Brent. Further attacks on tankers or a deeper disruption to Hormuz traffic could push oil toward the psychologically important *$100-per-barrel level*, while any meaningful de-escalation between Washington and Tehran could quickly remove part of that risk premium.

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European Investor 09-07-26

Iran Says It Targeted Oil Tankers in Response to US Strikes

Iran said it targeted three oil tankers using an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a number of US-linked ships, in retaliation for American attacks on Iranian tankers over the weekend.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS News 09-06-26

Brent Crude Jumps 7.8% for the Week as U.S.-Iran Conflict Revives Supply Fears

Brent crude posted a strong weekly gain as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran brought Middle East supply risks back to the forefront.

December Brent futures finished Friday at $96.28 a barrel, up 0.8% on the session and roughly 7.8% over the five-day period. The rally accelerated early in the week after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes raised fears of further disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

For the coming week, *Hormuz remains the key catalyst*. Further escalation between the U.S. and Iran could push Brent toward the psychologically important $100 level, while improved tanker flows or signs of de-escalation could quickly remove part of the geopolitical premium.

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WS Investor 09-05-26

U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises to 449 as Total Drilling Activity Holds Steady

The number of active U.S. oil rigs increased in the latest Baker Hughes survey, while overall drilling activity remained unchanged.

The U.S. oil rig count rose to 449 from 447 in the previous week, an increase of two rigs. Meanwhile, the total U.S. rig count held steady at 588.

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European Investor 09-05-26

Gold and Brent Oil Edge Lower as Markets Weigh Fed Outlook and U.S.-Iran Conflict

Gold and Brent crude futures edged lower Friday, although both remain supported by shifting Federal Reserve expectations and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.

December gold futures slipped 0.26% to $4,528 per ounce, while Brent crude fell 0.47% to $95.07 per barrel. Despite the pullback, both commodities remain on track for weekly gains.

Gold Holds Above $4,500

Gold jumped more than 2% Thursday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller indicated he would support keeping rates unchanged in September if inflation continues to cool. His comments reduced rate-hike expectations and pushed U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar lower.

The move partially reversed pressure following Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech, which had driven Treasury yields higher and weighed on bullion.

Attention now turns to Friday’s U.S. jobs report. Economists expect payrolls to rise by around 56,000 in August after falling by 23,000 in July. A weaker report could further reduce expectations for a Fed hike and support gold.

Brent Near $95 on U.S.-Iran Supply Risks

Brent remains elevated following renewed U.S. attacks on Iran and retaliatory hostilities, which have increased concerns about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Shipping activity through the critical waterway remains heavily disrupted, while Iranian crude exports have also fallen sharply. Brent is up roughly 7.6% this week, with WTI gaining around 10.4%.

For gold, the key near-term drivers are U.S. employment data, Treasury yields and Fed expectations. For oil, attention remains firmly on the U.S.-Iran conflict and whether disruptions to Gulf exports intensify or begin to ease.

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WS Investor 09-04-26

Brent Crude Rises Toward $97 as U.S.-Iran Attacks and Trump Warnings Keep Supply Risks Elevated

Brent crude oil futures climbed 0.87% to $96.46 a barrel Thursday, extending a sharp recent advance as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz kept geopolitical risk firmly embedded in energy prices.

Oil initially traded below $95 before reversing sharply and briefly moving above $97 during the session. The rebound comes as the conflict continues to generate direct risks to Gulf energy infrastructure and shipping. Iran said it launched missile and drone attacks against U.S. bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates early Thursday, adding another round of escalation to the recent U.S. attacks on Iran. (rferl*org)

President Donald Trump’s recent speeches and public warnings toward Iran have also reinforced the geopolitical risk premium. Trump has alternated between signaling willingness to negotiate and warning of further military action if Tehran does not meet U.S. demands, leaving traders reluctant to price in a durable de-escalation. The latest attacks show that the conflict remains capable of intensifying quickly.

The oil rally is also feeding directly into the broader U.S. inflation debate. Thursday’s ISM services prices index rose to 72.6 from 70.3, already signaling elevated cost pressures. Crude near $100 could further lift transportation and energy costs, complicating the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook even as labor-market indicators soften.

For Brent, the immediate direction is therefore likely to remain closely tied to developments around Iran and Hormuz. A further deterioration in shipping conditions or additional U.S. and Iranian attacks could push the geopolitical premium higher, while credible progress toward a ceasefire or restoration of normal tanker traffic would remove one of the strongest supports behind the recent oil rally.

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European Investor 09-03-26

Gold Extends Decline as Treasury Yields Rise, While Brent Nears $95 on U.S.-Iran Conflict

Gold remained under pressure Wednesday while Brent crude extended its recent rally, as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting pushed energy prices higher and reinforced concerns that inflation could keep the Federal Reserve hawkish.

December gold futures traded around $4,370 per ounce, down roughly 0.6% on the session and nearly 5% over five days. Brent crude, meanwhile, climbed to about $94.90 a barrel and has gained roughly 8% over the past five sessions.

Higher Yields Override Gold’s Safe-Haven Appeal

Gold has struggled despite escalating geopolitical risk because markets are increasingly viewing the U.S.-Iran conflict as an inflationary shock rather than purely a safe-haven event. Renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian counterattacks have raised concerns over prolonged disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude sharply higher.

That rise in energy prices is feeding directly into expectations for inflation and monetary policy. U.S. Treasury yields have moved higher, with the 10-year yield rising above 4.8%, increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. The dollar has also strengthened alongside yields.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh added to the pressure with his hawkish Jackson Hole message, emphasizing the Fed’s 2% inflation objective and keeping another rate increase firmly in consideration. Markets have since raised the probability of a September rate hike significantly compared with before the speech.

Tuesday’s U.S. macro data provided little reason for bond investors to abandon that view. The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 53.9, above expectations, while ISM prices remained elevated at 71.1. At the same time, the headline ISM Manufacturing PMI softened to 54.6, JOLTS openings came in at 7.271 million and construction spending fell 0.5%, creating a mixed growth picture but continuing inflation concerns.

Brent Approaches $95 as Hormuz Risk Returns

Oil is responding very differently to the same macro backdrop. Brent is approaching $95 after U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fresh attacks, reviving fears that disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could become prolonged. Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel Tuesday to their highest settlement in about five weeks before extending gains Wednesday.

The divergence between gold and oil highlights the unusual market impact of the conflict. Geopolitical tension is supporting crude through direct supply risk, while higher oil prices are simultaneously pushing inflation expectations and Treasury yields higher, creating a headwind for gold.

For now, Brent remains primarily a geopolitical trade, while gold has become increasingly dependent on the Fed and the bond market. Upcoming U.S. labor data could therefore be decisive: signs of significant economic weakness could pull Treasury yields and rate-hike expectations lower and provide relief for bullion, while resilient employment combined with expensive energy would reinforce the current pressure on gold.

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Global Finance News 09-02-26

Two Oil Supertankers Hit by Projectiles in Hormuz, Marisks Says

Two oil supertankers were struck by unknown projectiles in quick succession while transiting the Persian Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, maritime security consultant Marisks said.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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Bitcoin Falls Below $79,000 as Fed Rate-Hike Bets and U.S.-Iran Conflict Weigh

Bitcoin extended its decline on Monday, falling below $79,000 as stronger U.S. interest-rate expectations and escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pressured risk appetite.

Bitcoin was trading at $78,866.34, down 1.02% over 24 hours. The cryptocurrency briefly traded above $80,000 earlier in the period before falling toward an intraday low near $78,500.

The decline follows Friday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. employment report. The economy added 162,000 jobs in August versus expectations of roughly 55,000, pushing the probability of a September Federal Reserve rate hike back toward 60%. Higher Treasury yields and tighter financial conditions tend to weigh on speculative assets including cryptocurrencies and gold.

Geopolitical risks are adding another layer of pressure. The U.S.-Iran conflict escalated over the weekend, driving Brent crude toward $97 as investors assessed the risk of further disruptions to Middle Eastern energy supplies. Higher oil prices could reinforce inflation pressures and make it harder for the Fed to adopt a more accommodative stance.

Bitcoin had climbed above $82,000 last week, but the combination of rising rate expectations, higher oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty has reversed part of that rally.

Attention now shifts to this week’s U.S. inflation data. A stronger-than-expected reading could reinforce expectations for a September rate hike and put further pressure on Bitcoin, while softer inflation could help restore risk appetite.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $80,000 After Strong U.S. Jobs Report Triggers Sharp Reversal

Bitcoin traded near $79,641 on Saturday, up 0.24%, after recovering from a sharp selloff triggered by stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data.

Bitcoin had climbed above $82,000 before the August jobs report, supported partly by Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s comments favoring unchanged rates if inflation continued to cool. The rally reversed after nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000, far above expectations, while unemployment remained at 4.1%.

The strong labor data pushed Treasury yields higher and increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September, pressuring rate-sensitive assets including cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin subsequently fell below $79,000 before recovering toward $80,000.

Despite the volatility, Bitcoin remains up about 1.4% over the five-day period shown in the chart. Attention now turns to the September 11 U.S. CPI report, which could play a major role in determining the Fed’s next move and Bitcoin’s near-term direction.

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WS Investor 09-05-26

Bitcoin Jumps Above $81,000 as Fed Fears Ease; Strategy and Coinbase Rally

Bitcoin climbed above $81,000 on Friday as easing Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations, lower U.S. Treasury yields and improving regulatory sentiment boosted demand for crypto assets.

Bitcoin traded around $81,089, up 4.2% over 24 hours, after briefly topping $82,000 and reaching its highest level in nearly four months.

Fed Shift Fuels Crypto Rally

The rally accelerated after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled support for keeping rates unchanged in September if inflation continues to moderate. The comments pushed Treasury yields lower and reduced expectations for another rate hike.

Crypto-related stocks rallied even more sharply. Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) surged roughly 18% Thursday, while Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) gained around 10%, benefiting from Bitcoin's rebound and expectations for stronger crypto trading activity.

Regulatory optimism also helped sentiment, with investors watching potential progress on U.S. crypto legislation.

Attention now turns to Friday's U.S. jobs report. Softer employment data could further reduce Fed rate-hike expectations and support Bitcoin, while a stronger report could push Treasury yields higher and challenge the rebound.

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WS Investor 09-04-26

Gold Jumps 2.2% Above $4,500 as Iran Conflict, Lower Yields and Weaker Dollar Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

Gold surged Thursday, with December COMEX futures climbing 2.24% to $4,513.60 an ounce, as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities combined with falling Treasury yields and a weaker dollar to trigger a sharp rebound in precious metals. Bitcoin also rallied, rising 3.02% to $79,342, as demand strengthened across alternative stores of value.

Gold’s move represents a significant reversal from earlier this week, when rising Treasury yields and expectations for another Federal Reserve rate increase pressured the non-yielding metal. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield has since retreated toward 4.75%, while the dollar has weakened, reducing two important headwinds for bullion. Spot gold was already advancing before the U.S. session, supported by the pullback in both yields and the dollar.

Geopolitical demand has added another layer of support. The renewed U.S.-Iran conflict has pushed Brent crude back toward $100 a barrel and raised concerns over energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has indicated that the latest U.S. military operations may not last long, which has provided some hope that the conflict could be contained, but continued attacks and retaliation have kept uncertainty high. (Reuters)

Gold is therefore benefiting from two competing consequences of the conflict. The immediate geopolitical uncertainty increases demand for safe-haven assets, while the recent retreat in bond yields makes holding gold more attractive. At the same time, oil-driven inflation remains a major risk: persistent energy inflation could force the Fed to maintain a more hawkish stance and eventually send yields higher again.

Bitcoin’s simultaneous 3% advance is also notable. BTC has recently benefited from improving technical momentum after a roughly 30% rally, while the U.S. Treasury’s expansion of long-duration debt buybacks has contributed to the move.

Attention now shifts to Friday’s U.S. employment report. A weak payrolls number could reduce expectations for a September Fed rate hike, potentially extending the decline in yields and providing another catalyst for both gold and Bitcoin. Conversely, a strong jobs report could revive rate-hike expectations and test Thursday’s rally, particularly for gold, which remains highly sensitive to real interest rates.

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European Investor 09-03-26

Bitcoin Slides Below $78,000 as Hawkish Fed Outlook Pressures Risk Assets

Bitcoin fell sharply into the weekend, dropping below $78,000 as investors reacted to a more hawkish U.S. monetary-policy outlook and rising short-term Treasury yields.

Bitcoin was trading around $77,521 on Saturday, down 2.51% over the previous 24 hours and about 1.9% over five days. The cryptocurrency briefly traded above $81,000 earlier in the week before reversing sharply on Friday, with the chart showing selling accelerating after Bitcoin lost the $79,000 area.

The key macro catalyst was Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech on Friday. Warsh stressed that inflation remains too high and reinforced the Fed’s commitment to returning inflation to its 2% target. Markets responded by increasing expectations for further monetary tightening, pushing the policy-sensitive two-year U.S. Treasury yield higher.

That environment is generally unfavorable for Bitcoin and other risk assets. Higher Treasury yields increase the return available from relatively low-risk assets, while expectations for tighter monetary policy reduce liquidity and can strengthen the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin’s sharp Friday decline therefore broadly coincided with the selloff in gold and the repricing of Fed expectations.

Bitcoin nevertheless remains caught between competing forces. Institutional adoption and long-term demand continue to provide structural support, but the near-term direction may depend heavily on U.S. inflation data and Treasury yields. After falling through $79,000, the $77,000 area has emerged as an important near-term level; a failure to hold it could leave Bitcoin vulnerable to another leg lower.

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WS Investor 08-29-26

Bitcoin Climbs 1.3% as Treasury Buybacks and ETF Inflows Support Crypto Rally

Bitcoin traded around $77,750 on Monday, up roughly 1.3% over the past 24 hours, extending its recent recovery after one of the cryptocurrency's strongest weeks in years.

The move follows a sharp rally that pushed Bitcoin from below $65,000 earlier this month to above $77,000, with the cryptocurrency gaining more than 20% over the past week.

U.S. Treasury bond buying remains a major catalyst

A key driver continues to be the U.S. Treasury's surprise decision to double planned buybacks of longer-dated Treasury securities. The program is intended to improve liquidity in the government bond market, but investors have also interpreted the increased purchases as supportive for financial-market liquidity.

The announcement initially pushed long-term yields lower and weakened the dollar, improving conditions for risk assets such as Bitcoin. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's strategy involves increasing purchases of longer-term government debt while relying more heavily on short-term Treasury bill issuance.

Institutional demand adds support

Crypto-specific flows are also strengthening the move. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $1.9 billion in net inflows last week, with inflows recorded during five consecutive trading sessions. The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index also turned positive, indicating improving U.S. spot-market demand. Bitcoin is now consolidating near $78,000 after briefly approaching $80,000 last week. The ability to hold the $77,000 area could be important for maintaining the current momentum, while the $79,000-$80,000 region remains a significant near-term resistance zone. (KuCoin)

The combination of Treasury liquidity measures, strong ETF inflows, a softer-dollar narrative and improving regulatory sentiment has therefore created a substantially more supportive backdrop for Bitcoin after months of weakness.

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The Investor 08-24-26

Bitcoin Surges 8% Above $77,000 as Treasury Bond Buybacks and Crypto Policy Optimism Fuel Rally

Bitcoin extended its powerful rebound on Friday, jumping 8.2% to around $77,757 and briefly approaching $80,000. The cryptocurrency has now gained roughly 24% this week, putting it on course for its strongest weekly performance since March 2023.

The latest advance is closely linked to the U.S. Treasury's decision to substantially increase buybacks of longer-dated government bonds. Treasury plans to at least double liquidity-support buybacks of 10- to 30-year securities to $4 billion per operation. Markets have interpreted the move as an attempt to relieve pressure on long-term yields and improve liquidity in the Treasury market.

While the program is not Federal Reserve quantitative easing, it has nevertheless encouraged a "debasement trade." The dollar has weakened as investors question whether attempts to suppress long-term borrowing costs could shift some of the pressure from the bond market into the currency. That environment has simultaneously supported assets such as Bitcoin and gold.

Crypto-specific developments are providing another tailwind. Investors have become more optimistic about U.S. digital-asset regulation following renewed political momentum around the Clarity Act and broader efforts to establish clearer rules for cryptocurrency markets.

The rally is also broad rather than limited to Bitcoin. Ethereum, Solana and XRP have advanced strongly alongside Bitcoin, while crypto-related equities have benefited from the renewed risk appetite.

Bitcoin's move above $77,000 therefore reflects several catalysts working simultaneously: Treasury bond-market intervention, dollar weakness, expectations for improved financial liquidity and regulatory optimism. The combination has transformed what began as a rebound earlier this week into one of Bitcoin's strongest rallies in several years.

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Global Finance News 08-21-26

Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say

Those involved in a meeting of CEOs from the worlds of crypto, prediction markets and AI anticipate President Donald Trump will take part in next week's gathering.

(coindesk.com)

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European Investor 08-15-26

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $62,600 as the Iran conflict reignites and CPI looms

Trump reinstated the Hormuz blockade, sending oil higher and rate-hike bets up, reversing the peace trade that helped bitcoin recover in early July. Today's inflation print is the next test.

(coindesk.com)

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Global Finance News 07-14-26

Bitcoin (BTC) Falls 1.2% as Cautious Sentiment Keeps Price Below $60,000

Bitcoin (BTC) traded lower on Tuesday, extending its recent weakness as investors remained cautious despite improving sentiment across global equity markets.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $59,273.83, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours after failing to reclaim the key $60,000 level.

# Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure

The world's largest cryptocurrency briefly approached $60,000 but failed to sustain momentum, with sellers pushing prices lower as traders continued to assess the outlook for monetary policy and institutional demand.

Unlike U.S. equities, which benefited from easing geopolitical tensions following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Bitcoin did not participate in the broader risk-on move and has remained under pressure in recent weeks.

# Macro Headwinds Continue to Weigh

Analysts point to several factors limiting Bitcoin's recovery, including uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook, persistent outflows from crypto investment products, and weaker overall demand for digital assets. Recent reports have also highlighted concerns over potential additional Bitcoin supply entering the market from large holders.

# What Investors Are Watching

Market participants continue to monitor:

* Federal Reserve policy expectations.
* Institutional demand for Bitcoin.
* ETF flows and broader crypto market sentiment.
* Key technical support around the $58,000–$60,000 range.

While long-term adoption trends remain intact, Bitcoin has struggled to regain upward momentum in 2026. Until macroeconomic conditions improve or institutional buying strengthens, the cryptocurrency is likely to remain sensitive to interest-rate expectations and shifts in investor risk appetite.

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Amgen’s IMDELLTRA Combination Delivers Overall Survival Win in Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) announced positive Phase 3 results for IMDELLTRA in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, reporting a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival when the drug was combined with AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi.

The Phase 3 DeLLphi-305 trial evaluated IMDELLTRA plus Imfinzi as first-line maintenance therapy against Imfinzi alone in patients whose disease had not progressed following initial treatment with Imfinzi, platinum-based chemotherapy and etoposide.

The study met its primary overall survival endpoint at a pre-specified interim analysis. It also achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in progression-free survival and objective response rate.

Importantly, Amgen said the combination’s safety profile was consistent with the known profiles of the individual drugs, with no new or unexpected safety signals identified.

The 563-patient trial represents the first Phase 3 study involving a Bispecific T-cell Engager therapy to demonstrate an overall survival benefit in the first-line maintenance setting for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

The results could significantly expand the commercial opportunity for IMDELLTRA, which is already FDA-approved for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer whose disease progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Success in DeLLphi-305 potentially moves the therapy into an earlier and considerably broader treatment setting.

Amgen plans to present detailed results at an upcoming international medical congress and submit the data to regulatory authorities.

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The Investor 09-08-26

Amgen Stock Plunges 9.7% as BMO Capital Downgrades Shares

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) shares fell 9.7% Tuesday as the biotechnology company faced a more cautious analyst outlook, including a downgrade from BMO Capital Markets.

BMO Capital downgraded Amgen from Outperform to Market Perform while setting a $450 price target. With Amgen trading around $394.79, the target still implies approximately 14% upside from the current share price.

Separately, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Neutral rating on Amgen with a $400 price target. That target is only slightly above the current share price, suggesting limited upside under Cantor’s assessment.

The combination of BMO’s downgrade and Cantor’s continued Neutral stance adds to cautious sentiment surrounding Amgen following the stock’s sharp decline.

Despite BMO’s $450 target remaining above the current market price, the move from Outperform to Market Perform represents a meaningful reduction in its conviction. With shares down nearly 10% in the session, investors will be watching for developments that could explain the sharp selloff and determine whether the decline creates a more attractive valuation or signals increased risks for the biotechnology company.

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The Investor 09-08-26

Amgen’s Repatha Cuts Risk of Death by 20% in High-Risk Patients

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) announced Monday that its cholesterol-lowering drug Repatha reduced the risk of death by 20% among high-risk adults who had not previously suffered a heart attack or stroke, according to a pre-specified analysis of the Phase 3 VESALIUS-CV trial.

The study included more than 12,000 patients and evaluated Repatha alongside statins or other LDL cholesterol-lowering treatments. Amgen said the drug produced meaningful reductions in both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, with the mortality benefit beginning to emerge after approximately 1.5 years and continuing through a median follow-up of 4.6 years.

The findings make Repatha the first PCSK9 inhibitor to demonstrate a reduction in all-cause mortality in a Phase 3 trial involving high-risk primary-prevention patients, according to Amgen. The results were presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 and simultaneously published in Circulation.

Additional analyses strengthened the cardiovascular case for Repatha. The treatment reduced first, subsequent and total cardiovascular events, while a reduction in heart-attack risk was observed as early as six months after treatment began. The benefit was primarily associated with fewer heart attacks caused by atherosclerotic plaque rupture and fewer larger infarctions.

The results could strengthen Repatha’s position in the cardiovascular market by supporting earlier and more aggressive LDL reduction before patients experience their first major cardiovascular event. Amgen also presented real-world studies showing that many high-risk patients remain undertreated and fail to reach recommended LDL cholesterol targets, suggesting a potentially significant population that could benefit from more intensive lipid-lowering therapy.

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The Investor 08-31-26

Amgen and AstraZeneca Report Positive Phase 3 TEZSPIRE Results in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and AstraZeneca reported positive Phase 3 results for TEZSPIRE in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), potentially opening another major indication for the drug.

In the CROSSING trial, TEZSPIRE achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements across both co-primary endpoints — histologic remission and the frequency and severity of difficulty swallowing — at Week 24. The benefits were sustained through Week 52, while the safety profile remained generally consistent with TEZSPIRE’s currently approved indications.

The Phase 3 trial enrolled 368 adults and adolescents with symptomatic, active EoE and compared two TEZSPIRE doses with placebo. Full results will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting and submitted to regulatory authorities.

The results are strategically important because EoE would represent a third epithelial-driven inflammatory disease in which TEZSPIRE has demonstrated efficacy. The drug is already approved for severe asthma and inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in several major markets.

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Global Finance News 08-27-26

Amgen Stock Rises 2.7% as Argus Raises Price Target and Morgan Stanley Reiterates Overweight

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) shares are up about 2.7% following positive analyst actions from Argus and Morgan Stanley, adding to bullish sentiment around the biotechnology company.

Argus analyst Jasper Hellweg raised the firm's price target on Amgen to $460 from $375 while maintaining a Buy rating. The new target represents roughly 5% upside from the stock's current price of $436.60.

Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn also reiterated an Overweight rating on Amgen. Although the displayed $362 price target is below the current share price, the continued Overweight recommendation provides another positive signal on the company's broader outlook.

Amgen is one of the world's largest biotechnology companies, with a diversified portfolio spanning oncology, cardiovascular disease, inflammation and rare diseases. Its scale, established product portfolio and pipeline provide a relatively defensive position within the biotech sector, while newer products and pipeline development offer additional growth opportunities.

The 2.7% gain appears supported by the combination of Argus' substantial price-target increase and Morgan Stanley's reiterated bullish rating, with Argus' move particularly notable given the increase from $375 to $460.

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Global Finance News 08-19-26

Amgen Stock Edges Higher After Strong Q2 Earnings as Growth Portfolio Drives Double-Digit Revenue Increase

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) shares rose about 1% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the biotechnology company reported stronger second-quarter results, supported by broad-based product growth, expanding profitability, and solid cash generation.

Second-quarter revenue increased 10% year over year to $10.1 billion, while product sales climbed 9% on higher volumes. GAAP earnings per share surged 65% to $4.37, and non-GAAP EPS increased 4% to $6.29, exceeding the prior year's performance despite higher research and operating expenses. The company also generated $3.5 billion in free cash flow during the quarter, nearly doubling from a year earlier.

Growth was driven by Amgen's expanding portfolio, with six key growth products collectively rising 26% year over year and accounting for nearly 70% of total product sales. Twenty-two products delivered double-digit sales growth, while seventeen products are now generating annualized sales exceeding $1 billion.

Several blockbuster medicines posted particularly strong results. Repatha sales jumped 37%, EVENITY climbed 38%, TEZSPIRE gained 42%, and rare disease therapies continued to perform well, led by UPLIZNA, whose sales surged 90%. Oncology products also remained a key growth driver, with IMDELLTRA sales more than doubling, while BLINCYTO, Nplate, Vectibix and LUMAKRAS all delivered double-digit growth.

Not every product performed as strongly. Sales of Prolia and XGEVA declined sharply as biosimilar competition intensified, while Otezla, Enbrel and Kyprolis also posted lower sales.

Looking ahead, Amgen reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, expecting revenue between $38.2 billion and $39.4 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $22.30 to $23.50. The company also continues advancing its late-stage pipeline, including obesity candidate MariTide and several Phase 3 programs, while expanding existing medicines into new indications.

Investors appeared encouraged by the combination of double-digit revenue growth, continued strength across Amgen's newer products, improving cash generation, and management's confidence in sustaining long-term growth despite increasing biosimilar competition across parts of its mature portfolio.

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WS Investor 08-04-26

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after the close of the U.S. markets.

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The Investor 04-26-26

Amgen announced positive Phase 3 results for a new subcutaneous version of its thyroid eye disease treatment, TEPEZZA.

The study met its primary endpoint, with about 77% of patients achieving a significant reduction in eye bulging (proptosis), compared to roughly 20% in the placebo group. The treatment also demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements across multiple secondary measures, including symptom severity and quality of life.

The subcutaneous (under-the-skin) delivery method showed comparable effectiveness to the existing intravenous version, while offering a more convenient administration option for patients.

Amgen said the safety profile was consistent with previous data, with mostly mild-to-moderate side effects.

The company highlighted that this development could expand access to treatment for thyroid eye disease, a rare and potentially vision-threatening autoimmune condition.
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Global Finance News 04-07-26

Dividend Growth Stocks: Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Dividend Stock Analysis

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The Investor 03-13-26

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) announced that its Board of Directors declared a $2.52 per share dividend for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on June 5, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026.

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Apple Stock in Focus as Rothschild & Co Redburn Upgrades AAPL to Buy, Sets $400 Target

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares are in focus Monday after Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded the iPhone maker to Buy from Neutral and set a $400 price target.

Analyst Timm Schulze-Melander issued the bullish rating with Apple shares at $305.61, implying approximately 31% upside to the new target.

The upgrade comes as investor attention increasingly shifts toward Apple’s ability to monetize artificial intelligence across its enormous installed device base. Apple remains uniquely positioned within the technology sector because of the combination of its premium hardware ecosystem, high-margin Services business and ability to integrate AI capabilities directly across iPhone, Mac and other devices.

A $400 target also suggests Rothschild & Co Redburn sees room for Apple’s valuation to remain elevated as the company enters its next product and AI cycle.

The rating change is particularly notable because it represents an outright upgrade rather than simply an increase in the price target. Moving from Neutral to Buy signals a materially more constructive view of Apple’s risk-reward profile.

With AAPL trading around $305.61 in the rating report, investors will now watch whether improving expectations around AI monetization, Services growth and the broader Apple ecosystem can provide enough earnings growth to justify the analyst’s $400 target.

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European Investor 08-17-26

Apple Stock Falls After Jefferies Downgrade to Underperform

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares fell about 2.2% Monday after Jefferies Financial Group downgraded the iPhone maker to Underperform from Buy and sharply reduced its price target.

Jefferies analyst Edison Lee lowered the firm's price target on Apple to $263.66 from $285.56. With Apple previously trading around $306.57, the new target implies roughly 14% downside from that level.

Jefferies Turns Bearish on Apple

The downgrade represents a significant shift in Jefferies' view of Apple, moving directly from a bullish Buy recommendation to an Underperform rating rather than stepping down to Neutral.

The substantial reduction in the price target also suggests Jefferies sees Apple's current valuation as difficult to justify relative to its expectations for the company's future earnings and growth.

Monday's approximately 2.2% decline indicates investors are taking the more cautious analyst view seriously, particularly after Apple's recent share-price strength.

Why Is AAPL Stock Down Today?

The Jefferies downgrade appears to be the primary company-specific catalyst behind Monday's decline.

At approximately $306.57 before the move, Apple was trading more than $40 above Jefferies' new $263.66 target. That valuation gap provides a clear explanation for the market's negative reaction.

The downgrade also comes as investors continue to assess Apple's position in artificial intelligence and whether its AI strategy can generate sufficient new revenue and device demand to support its premium valuation.

For now, the combination of a two-notch downgrade and a substantially lower price target is putting pressure on AAPL shares, with investors likely to watch whether other Wall Street analysts become more cautious on Apple's valuation and AI-driven growth expectations.

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European Investor 08-10-26

Apple Stock Drops 7% Despite Record Q3 Results as Weak Outlook Overshadows Earnings Beat

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares fell 7% in premarket trading on Friday after the company reported record fiscal third-quarter results but issued a softer-than-expected outlook for the current quarter, disappointing investors following a strong run in the stock.

Apple posted record June-quarter revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16% year over year, while diluted earnings per share climbed 29% to $2.02. The company reported record June-quarter revenue from the iPhone, Mac and Services segments, with double-digit revenue growth across every geographic region. Gross margin reached 50.1%, although results benefited from approximately two percentage points of tariff refunds, which also added $0.11 to earnings per share.

Record iPhone Sales Offset by Softer Outlook

The June quarter reflected broad-based strength across Apple's product lineup. CEO Tim Cook highlighted record revenue and an all-time high installed base of active devices, while the company also introduced its new Siri AI platform at WWDC26.

However, investors focused on Apple's outlook for the September quarter. Management projected revenue growth of 9% to 11%, below Wall Street expectations of roughly 12%, citing supply constraints for advanced chips and foreign exchange headwinds. Services revenue also fell short of analyst estimates despite growing 12%, adding to concerns about the segment's momentum.

Tariff Benefit and Supply Constraints Draw Attention

While Apple delivered another record quarter, investors also noted that earnings received a one-time boost from tariff refunds. Excluding that benefit, gross margins would have been closer to market expectations, reducing the magnitude of the earnings beat. At the same time, persistent supply chain constraints are expected to limit growth in the coming quarter despite healthy underlying demand.

What to Watch

The sharp premarket decline suggests investors are looking beyond Apple's record June-quarter performance and focusing on slower-than-expected near-term growth. Markets will closely monitor supply chain conditions, adoption of Apple's new AI features, Services revenue growth and demand for the upcoming iPhone lineup as key drivers of the stock in the months ahead.

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Global Finance News 07-31-26

Apple (AAPL) Stock Rises After Citigroup Raises Price Target to $365

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares gained approximately 1.2% after Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating and raised its price target to $365 from $315.

The higher target comes as investors remain focused on Apple’s ability to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities, strengthen its services ecosystem, and support long-term revenue growth through new product cycles.

Citigroup’s rating action reflects a more constructive valuation outlook, while the unchanged Buy recommendation signals continued confidence in the company’s broader earnings potential.

Apple continues to benefit from its large installed device base, recurring services revenue, and strong cash generation. At the same time, investor expectations remain high around future AI integration across the iPhone, Mac, and other products.

Several factors supported the stock:

* Citigroup raised its price target to $365 from $315.
* The firm maintained its Buy rating.
* Investors remain optimistic about Apple’s AI strategy and services growth.
* The company’s ecosystem and recurring revenue base continue to support its long-term outlook.

The positive analyst update helped strengthen investor sentiment, lifting Apple shares during the session.

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WS Investor 07-13-26

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) rose 1.5% on Friday, recovering some of Thursday's losses after Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating, reaffirming confidence in the company's long-term growth outlook.

Apple shares came under pressure on Thursday after the company announced price increases for select products, as investors weighed the potential impact of higher prices on consumer demand. However, Friday's rebound suggests the market has become more optimistic that Apple's pricing power will help offset rising component costs and protect profit margins.

Morgan Stanley maintained its bullish stance, highlighting Apple's resilient ecosystem, expanding high-margin services business, and continued opportunities tied to AI-enabled devices and future hardware upgrades. The firm believes the company's strong brand loyalty positions it well to implement price increases without significantly hurting demand.

The combination of renewed analyst support and confidence in Apple's ability to preserve profitability helped lift investor sentiment, allowing the stock to recover part of the previous session's decline.

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Global Finance News 06-26-26

Apple Gains as Bank of America Reiterates Buy Rating

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) rose 0.7% on Thursday after Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating on the stock and maintained a $380 price target.

The bullish stance reflects continued confidence in Apple's long-term growth prospects despite ongoing concerns about smartphone demand and increasing competition in the consumer technology market.

Investors have recently focused on Apple's expanding artificial intelligence strategy, services business, and efforts to diversify its hardware ecosystem. The company continues to benefit from one of the world's largest installed device bases, supporting recurring revenue growth through subscriptions and digital services.

Bank of America's reaffirmed Buy rating suggests the firm sees additional upside potential as Apple continues to monetize its ecosystem, expand AI capabilities across its products, and generate substantial cash flow for shareholders.

While macroeconomic uncertainty and consumer spending trends remain important factors to monitor, the analyst's positive outlook helped support shares as investors remained constructive on Apple's long-term growth story.

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The Investor 06-19-26

Apple Falls 3% Despite Generally Supportive Analyst Commentary

Apple (AAPL) shares fell nearly 3% even as Wall Street analysts largely maintained constructive views on the stock, suggesting investors were focused more on broader market concerns and near-term growth questions than on today's analyst updates.

Several major firms reiterated their existing ratings, while some became more optimistic about Apple's long-term prospects. Most notably, Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $360 from $330 while maintaining an Overweight rating, implying substantial upside from current levels. Maxim Group also increased its target to $350 from $310 while reiterating a Buy rating.

The overall tone of today's analyst commentary remained cautiously positive. Bullish firms continue to point to Apple's expanding services ecosystem, growing artificial intelligence opportunities, and the potential for future hardware upgrade cycles. However, some analysts maintained more neutral positions, reflecting concerns about slowing iPhone demand, competitive pressures in AI, and uncertainty surrounding consumer spending.

The market's reaction suggests investors are currently placing greater weight on execution risks and valuation concerns than on incremental target-price increases. After Apple's strong performance over the past year, expectations remain elevated, making it difficult for analyst reiterations alone to drive the stock higher.

For long-term investors, the key takeaway from today's reports is that many analysts continue to see meaningful upside potential despite near-term volatility, with several targets remaining well above the current share price.

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Global Finance News 06-09-26

Apple Outperforms Broader Market Selloff as Investors Remain Confident in Long-Term Outlook

Apple declined just 1.2% on Friday and gained an additional 0.1% in after-hours trading, significantly outperforming the broader technology sector during a session that saw the Nasdaq plunge more than 4%.

The relative strength suggests investors continue to view Apple as one of the safer large-cap technology holdings amid increasing market volatility. While high-growth semiconductor and AI-related stocks came under heavy pressure following stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data and rising Treasury yields, Apple's more defensive business model helped limit selling pressure.

Investor sentiment may also have been supported by continued optimism surrounding Apple's artificial intelligence strategy, upcoming product cycle, and massive cash generation capabilities. Unlike many AI-linked companies that trade at elevated growth valuations, Apple benefits from a large installed base of loyal customers, recurring services revenue, and one of the strongest balance sheets in corporate America.

A research note circulating in the market showed Wedbush analyst Dan Ives maintaining an Outperform rating on Apple with a $400 price target, implying substantial upside from current levels. Dan Ives has remained one of Wall Street's most bullish Apple analysts, frequently highlighting the company's AI opportunities, ecosystem strength, and potential for a multi-year upgrade cycle driven by AI-enabled devices.

The stock's ability to hold relatively steady while the Nasdaq suffered one of its sharpest declines in over a year may indicate that investors are rotating toward higher-quality technology companies as concerns grow about interest rates remaining elevated for longer. In an environment where speculative growth stocks face increasing pressure, Apple appears to be benefiting from its reputation as a technology leader with durable earnings, strong free cash flow, and resilient consumer demand.

While broader market volatility may continue in the near term, Friday's trading demonstrated that investors remain willing to own Apple even during periods of significant weakness across the technology sector.

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The Investor 06-06-26

Apple Manufacturing Academy accelerates AI use in U.S. supply chains - Apple

Apple’s Manufacturing Academy hosted its inaugural Spring Forum, bringing together U.S. manufacturers to accelerate the use of AI in supply chains.

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The Investor 05-05-26

Apple Rises 3.4% in Pre-Market as Record iPhone and Services Quarter Overshadow Memory Cost Warning

Apple shares are up 3.4% in pre-market trading tody, after the
company delivered its best March quarter in history, topping estimates across every major category and issuing guidance that dramatically beat expectations.

Revenue came in at $111.2 billion, up 17% year-over-year, beating the $109.66 billion consensus, while EPS of $2.01 topped estimates of $1.95 and grew 22% from the prior year. iPhone revenue surged 22% to $57 billion, a March quarter record, with CEO Tim Cook citing extraordinary demand for the iPhone 17 lineup as the primary driver. (9to5Mac, heygotrade)

Services continued its relentless march higher. Services revenue grew 16.3% to $30.98 billion, setting a new all-time record and beating the $30.4 billion estimate, with double-digit growth in both developed and emerging markets and all-time records across every major category within the segment. Greater China was a standout, with revenue growing 28% to $20.49 billion against an $18.9 billion expectation, a number that will silence near-term concerns about China demand erosion. (Yahoo Finance)

The Q3 guidance was the real catalyst for after-hours and pre-market enthusiasm. Apple guided Q3 revenue growth of 14% to 17%, against analyst expectations of just 9.5% growth to $103 billion, a massive beat that pushed shares sharply higher during the conference call. (StockAnalysis)

There are two near-term headwinds worth watching. Cook warned that significantly higher memory costs are expected to impact gross margin in the June quarter and beyond, driven by the global AI data center build-out creating a memory component shortage. Supply constraints on Mac mini and Mac Studio are also expected to persist for several months. (heygotrade)

The earnings call also marked a significant leadership moment. Cook confirmed he will transition to executive chairman on September 1, with hardware SVP John Ternus becoming CEO, and Apple announced the end of its formal net cash neutrality target, authorizing a new $100 billion buyback and raising the quarterly dividend 4% to $0.27 per share. (heygotrade)

After the results were released, shares initially dipped as much as 1.24% before rebounding to a gain of 5.36%, ultimately settling around 1.86% by the end of after-hours trading, with pre-market extending the gains further as investors digested the blowout Q3 guidance.

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Amazon AWS Brings Agentic AI to Wealth Management With Hoxton Wealth

Amazon Web Services is working with international financial advisory firm Hoxton Wealth to deploy agentic AI across wealth-management operations, targeting faster reporting, compliance processes and access to internal expertise.

The collaboration is part of AWS’s $1 billion investment in Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE), an initiative that embeds AWS engineers directly with customers to develop and deploy agentic AI systems. AWS says the approach is designed to move AI applications from concept to production in days rather than months.

AI Cuts Work From Hours to Minutes

Hoxton Wealth is already using AI to generate client reports and personalized presentations, reducing processes that previously took hours to minutes. The company is also developing an AI-powered internal knowledge base that allows advisors to access expertise without relying on a small group of senior employees.

The technology is being applied to compliance as well, with Hoxton saying checks that previously took days can now be completed in a fraction of the time.

For Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), the project demonstrates how AWS is pushing beyond providing cloud infrastructure and foundation-model access toward directly helping enterprises deploy production-ready AI agents. Financial services could represent a particularly important market as firms seek to automate labor-intensive workflows while maintaining industry-specific compliance requirements.

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Global Finance News 09-05-26

Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sue Amazon over inflated advertising prices

The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed a lawsuit against online retailer Amazon on Monday claiming that it defrauded advertising customers. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Washington, claims that Amazon overcharged 1.2 million advertising customers by misleading them on prices for online auctions for ads. The complaint says Amazon said it was offering competitive prices on several ad products when it was actually inflating auction prices.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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European Investor 09-01-26

Amazon Rises 4.2% as Evercore ISI Raises Price Target to $355

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares rose 4.2% after Evercore ISI maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target on the stock.

The firm increased its Amazon price target to $355 from $315. With Amazon trading around $267, the new target implies roughly 33% upside from that level.

The bullish rating provides additional support for Amazon shares, with Evercore ISI signaling greater confidence in the company’s earnings and growth potential through the higher valuation target. The 4.2% gain suggests investors are responding positively to the analyst’s more optimistic outlook.

Amazon remains one of the largest beneficiaries of continued growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence through AWS, while its dominant e-commerce and advertising businesses provide additional earnings drivers. The combination of these businesses strengthens Amazon’s position across several of the technology sector’s major growth areas.

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European Investor 08-28-26

AWS and NVIDIA Expand AI Partnership With 2 Million Additional GPUs

Amazon Web Services and NVIDIA announced a major expansion of their AI infrastructure partnership, with AWS planning to deploy 2 million additional NVIDIA GPUs across its global infrastructure in 2027 and 2028.

The expansion comes as demand for AI computing continues to accelerate. AWS said the new capacity will include NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra, Rubin and Rubin Ultra GPUs, supporting workloads ranging from agentic AI and scientific computing to enterprise automation and robotics.

The partnership extends well beyond GPUs. AWS plans to introduce infrastructure based on NVIDIA’s Vera CPUs, expand NVLink Fusion integration with Amazon’s Trainium chips, and use NVIDIA’s new high-bandwidth memory technology. The companies also plan to build secure AI factories for the U.S. government, including infrastructure incorporating 100,000 GPUs for federal and national-security workloads.

The agreement further expands NVIDIA’s presence across AWS software and services. Nemotron open models will remain available through Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker, while NVIDIA technology will accelerate data processing, vector indexing and Amazon’s robotics development.

The scale of the commitment is another strong signal that hyperscaler AI infrastructure spending remains robust. For NVIDIA, the planned deployment strengthens visibility for demand extending into the Rubin generation through 2028. For Amazon, it significantly expands AWS’s ability to compete for increasingly compute-intensive AI workloads.

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European Investor 08-27-26

Amazon Stock Surges 12% After Blowout Q2 Results Fueled by AWS and AI Growth

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares jumped 12% in premarket trading on Friday after the e-commerce and cloud giant delivered a strong second-quarter earnings report, with accelerating AWS growth, record profitability and robust AI momentum driving investor optimism.

Second-quarter net sales rose 20% year over year to $200.6 billion, while operating income climbed 43% to $27.5 billion. AWS revenue surged 37% to $42.2 billion—its fastest growth in 18 quarters—lifting AWS operating income to $16.6 billion. Net income more than tripled to $62.6 billion, or $5.75 per diluted share, although results included a significant gain from the company's investment in Anthropic.

AWS and AI Businesses Power Another Strong Quarter

Amazon's cloud business continued to benefit from booming AI demand. CEO Andy Jassy said AWS's AI business and custom chips business each surpassed a $25 billion annual revenue run rate, while Trainium adoption accelerated through multi-year commitments from Anthropic and OpenAI. Amazon also expanded Bedrock with new frontier AI models, including OpenAI's GPT-5.6, and announced a series of new AI infrastructure and enterprise software products.

Outside the cloud segment, the company reported another strong quarter across its retail and advertising businesses. North America sales increased 16%, international sales rose 15%, advertising continued to post robust growth, and Prime delivery speeds reached new records. Amazon also highlighted expanding adoption of Alexa+, Amazon Business, Amazon Pharmacy and its satellite internet initiative.

Guidance Remains Solid

For the third quarter, Amazon expects net sales between $197.0 billion and $202.0 billion, representing 9% to 12% year-over-year growth, while operating income is projected between $22.5 billion and $26.5 billion, well above the prior year's $17.4 billion. Management noted that AI infrastructure investments remain elevated, with capital spending continuing to support long-term growth.

What to Watch

The strong premarket rally reflects investor confidence that Amazon's AI investments are translating into accelerating cloud growth and expanding profitability. Going forward, markets will closely monitor AWS growth, AI monetization, capital spending, retail margins and the company's ability to sustain double-digit revenue growth while maintaining strong earnings momentum.

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Global Finance News 07-31-26

Amazon Climbs Nearly 3% After Jefferies Reiterates Buy Rating

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) gained 2.9% as Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating, reinforcing Wall Street's positive outlook on the e-commerce and cloud computing giant.

The analyst's bullish stance reflects confidence in Amazon's multiple growth drivers, including its dominant position in online retail, expanding advertising business, and leadership in cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Investors remain particularly focused on AWS, which continues to benefit from accelerating enterprise spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud services. As companies increase investments in AI applications and data processing, Amazon is viewed as one of the key beneficiaries of the ongoing technology spending cycle.

Amazon's advertising business has also emerged as a significant profit driver, growing faster than the company's core retail operations while generating attractive margins. The combination of cloud computing, advertising, and e-commerce gives Amazon one of the most diversified growth profiles among large-cap technology companies.

The stock's advance comes amid broader strength in technology shares, as investors continue to favor companies with direct exposure to artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation trends.

Jefferies' reaffirmed Buy rating suggests the firm expects Amazon to continue benefiting from these long-term growth themes, helping support earnings growth and market-share gains across its major business segments.

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The Investor 06-19-26

Amazon Holds Steady as Barclays Reiterates Overweight Rating

Amazon (AMZN) traded essentially flat despite receiving a supportive analyst update from Barclays, which reiterated its Overweight rating on the stock.

The unchanged positive rating reflects continued confidence in Amazon's long-term growth prospects across its core e-commerce, cloud computing, advertising, and artificial intelligence businesses. Barclays remains constructive on the company's ability to expand profitability while benefiting from ongoing investments in AI infrastructure and AWS cloud services.

The muted market reaction suggests investors largely viewed the rating reaffirmation as expected rather than a catalyst for immediate gains. Amazon has already been one of the primary beneficiaries of the AI investment cycle, and much of that optimism is already reflected in market expectations.

Investors continue to focus on several key drivers for the company, including AWS revenue growth, margins within the retail business, advertising expansion, and the pace at which Amazon can monetize its growing portfolio of AI products and services. The company also remains well positioned to benefit from increasing enterprise demand for cloud computing and generative AI applications.

While today's analyst action did not move the stock significantly, the reaffirmed Overweight rating highlights that many Wall Street analysts continue to view Amazon as one of the strongest long-term growth stories among large-cap technology companies. With shares remaining near record levels, investors appear to be waiting for the next major earnings report or business update before reassessing the stock's near-term direction.

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Global Finance News 06-09-26

Amazon announced that its Amazon Business platform now offers same-day delivery of fresh groceries to business customers across more than 2,300 U.S. cities and towns.

The expansion allows companies to order perishable items such as dairy, produce, baked goods, and frozen foods alongside office and operational supplies in a single transaction. The move aims to simplify procurement by combining everyday business essentials with fresh food orders, supported by Amazon’s temperature-controlled logistics network.

Business Prime members can access free same-day delivery on grocery orders above $25 in most areas, while Amazon plans to further expand the service throughout 2026. The initiative reflects growing demand from businesses for faster, more integrated purchasing solutions and strengthens Amazon’s position in the B2B and grocery delivery markets.
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The Investor 05-05-26

Amazon unveils new supply chain service, opening logistics network to external businesses

Amazon*com Inc. announced the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), a new offering that allows businesses of all sizes to access its end-to-end logistics network, marking a significant expansion beyond its core retail and cloud operations.

The new service enables companies to manage freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel delivery using Amazon’s infrastructure, which has been built and refined over decades. The move effectively opens Amazon’s internal supply chain capabilities—previously used to support its e-commerce dominance—to third-party businesses across industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and automotive.

Major companies including Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters are among the early adopters, leveraging Amazon’s network for transporting goods, managing inventory, and fulfilling orders across multiple sales channels.

ASCS integrates advanced capabilities such as AI-driven demand forecasting, unified inventory management, and end-to-end shipment visibility. Amazon highlighted that its logistics network includes more than 80,000 trailers, 24,000 intermodal containers, and over 100 aircraft, supporting global transportation across air, ocean, rail, and ground.

The initiative is widely seen as Amazon’s attempt to replicate the success of its cloud business, Amazon Web Services, by transforming its internal operational strength into a scalable external service.

By offering faster delivery speeds, operational efficiency, and integrated logistics solutions, Amazon aims to position ASCS as a competitive alternative to traditional third-party logistics providers, potentially reshaping the global supply chain landscape.

The launch signals a new growth avenue for Amazon, as it continues to diversify its revenue streams and monetize its infrastructure beyond its core marketplace.

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Global Finance News 05-04-26

Amazon Opens Its Logistics Doors — and UPS Pays the Price

May 4, 2026

Shares of United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) are down around 9% today, hit by a double blow of a fierce new competitive threat and a weak earnings backdrop.

Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services on Monday, opening its logistics network — including 80,000 trailers, 24,000 intermodal containers, and 100 aircraft — to businesses beyond its own operations. This is particularly damaging for UPS given that Amazon is already ramping down the packages it sends via UPS by more than 50% by mid-2026, and now Amazon is actively targeting the very third-party shippers that UPS had been counting on to replace that lost volume. (Investing*com)

The announcement compounds a difficult Q1 2026 earnings backdrop. Although UPS beat pro forma estimates, GAAP earnings were $1.02 per share — down more than 27% year over year — with a 4.0% domestic operating margin weighed down by $350 million in one-time costs related to closing 50 facilities. (Investing*com)

UPS did reaffirm its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $89.7 billion and a non-GAAP adjusted operating margin of about 9.6%, targeting roughly $3 billion in cost savings for the year. (Stocktitan)

For now, Amazon's bold move into third-party logistics has investors questioning whether UPS's second-half recovery story can still materialize as promised.

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US Stocks Rise as Treasury Bond-Market Support Eases Yield Pressure

U.S. stocks were mostly higher Wednesday as the Treasury Department’s expanded bond-buyback operations continued to support sentiment by easing pressure in the government debt market.

The S&P 500 was up 0.37% at 7,719.85, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.46% to 53,588.62. The Nasdaq Composite, however, slipped 0.05% to 26,277.81, giving back its earlier gains as technology stocks lagged the broader market.

Treasury Intervention Brings Relief to Bonds and Stocks

The main catalyst supporting risk sentiment was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s move to bolster liquidity in the Treasury market. The department said it would at least double the maximum size of liquidity-support buybacks for longer-dated Treasury securities, increasing operations from $2 billion to at least $4 billion and targeting the 10- to 30-year portion of the curve.

Bond yields dropped sharply following the announcement. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell about 6 basis points to around 4.65%, while the 30-year yield declined roughly 9 basis points to around 5.20%. Treasury prices and yields move inversely.

The action has provided some relief after the recent surge in long-term borrowing costs became a major headwind for equities. The 30-year Treasury yield had climbed to around 5.34% on Tuesday, its highest level in nearly two decades, amid concerns over government borrowing, inflation, the U.S.-Iran conflict and elevated energy prices.

Dow Leads While Nasdaq Loses Momentum

The latest market action shows a divergence beneath the headline indexes. The Dow is now outperforming with a 0.46% gain, while the S&P 500 remains moderately higher. The Nasdaq has reversed its earlier advance and is trading slightly lower.

The reversal suggests that lower Treasury yields have not been enough to sustain the initial rebound in technology stocks. Growth and technology shares remain particularly sensitive to changes in long-term rates because higher yields reduce the present value of expected future earnings.

For the broader market, however, Treasury intervention has eased one of Wall Street’s most immediate concerns and helped stabilize financial conditions.

Investors will continue to monitor the Treasury market, oil prices and developments surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict. The Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes are also in focus for additional clues about the outlook for monetary policy, inflation and interest rates.

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Global Finance News 08-19-26

U.S. Stocks Fall as Iran Conflict, Rising Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Pressure Markets

U.S. stocks traded lower Tuesday as the continuing U.S.-Iran conflict pushed oil prices higher and intensified concerns about inflation and interest rates, with technology stocks leading the decline.

The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3% to 26,301, underperforming the broader market. The S&P 500 declined 0.49% to 7,707, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.06% at 53,429.

The risk-off move comes as hopes for a lasting resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict fade. Iran has shifted toward a more offensive military posture after efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the conflict stalled, while Washington declined to extend the temporary ceasefire.

Oil and Bond Yields Add Pressure

Energy markets remain one of the main channels through which the conflict is affecting U.S. equities. Brent crude rose for a third consecutive session Tuesday, trading around $91 per barrel and reaching its highest level in nearly three weeks as continued restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about global oil supplies.

Higher oil prices are feeding concerns that energy costs could keep inflation elevated, complicating the outlook for monetary policy.

Those concerns have spilled into the bond market. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield climbed as high as 5.327%, its highest level since 2007, while the benchmark 10-year yield was also around 4.73%. The rise in long-term yields reflects a combination of inflation concerns related to the conflict and oil prices, alongside broader worries about U.S. borrowing and debt issuance.

The combination of higher energy prices and rising bond yields is particularly challenging for growth and technology stocks, helping explain the Nasdaq's sharper decline.

Latest U.S. Data Point to Softer Economic Momentum

Tuesday's economic releases added another layer of uncertainty.

U.S. housing starts dropped 12.4% month-over-month in July to an annualized 1.239 million units, well below expectations of 1.340 million and down sharply from 1.415 million previously.

Industrial production increased just 0.2% month-over-month in July, below the 0.3% forecast and previous reading. On a year-over-year basis, production growth slowed to 1.08% from 1.29%.

The labor market offered a somewhat stronger signal. Weekly ADP employment growth came in at 9,500 jobs, up from 8,300 previously.

Taken together, the data point to uneven economic momentum: employment continues to expand, but housing activity weakened sharply and industrial production grew more slowly than expected.

For Wall Street, however, geopolitics remains the dominant driver Tuesday. As long as the U.S.-Iran conflict keeps Brent crude elevated and pushes longer-term Treasury yields higher, pressure on equity valuations — particularly in the technology sector — is likely to remain a central market risk.

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The Investor 08-18-26

Inflation is increasingly in focus for the US bond market and the Fed, says Mike Mitchell, head of US Treasury and Inflation Trading at Goldman Sachs.

(goldmansachs.com)

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European Investor 08-15-26

U.S. 6-Month Treasury Bill Yield Falls to 3.830%

The U.S. Treasury's latest six-month bill auction produced a yield of 3.830%, down slightly from 3.855% at the previous auction.

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WS Investor 08-10-26

U.S. Treasury Auction Yields Rise Ahead of Fed Decision as Investors Demand Higher Returns

U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Monday after the Treasury’s latest debt auctions cleared at higher yields than the previous sales, reflecting investor caution ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and a busy slate of economic data.

The U.S. Treasury’s $69 billion 2-year note auction stopped at a high yield of 4.315%, up from 4.189% at the previous auction. Later in the day, the $70 billion 5-year note auction also cleared at a higher yield of 4.408%, compared with 4.200% previously.

The higher stop-out yields suggest investors demanded greater compensation to hold U.S. government debt, a sign that bond markets remain cautious about the outlook for interest rates and inflation. Treasury auctions are closely watched because they provide insight into investor demand for government securities and can influence borrowing costs across financial markets.

The auctions came just hours after softer-than-expected U.S. durable goods orders data, which pointed to moderating business investment but did little to change expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at this week’s policy meeting.

Higher Treasury yields can weigh on equity valuations, particularly in growth sectors such as technology, by increasing discount rates used to value future earnings.

With the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement, key inflation data, and earnings from several mega-cap technology companies all due later this week, investors are likely to remain focused on the bond market for further signals about the direction of monetary policy and the broader U.S. economy.

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WS News 07-28-26

The U.S. Treasury's latest 10-year note auction attracted solid investor demand, with the high yield settling at 4.538%, modestly above the previous auction's 4.468% level.

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WS Investor 06-10-26

The US 2-Year Treasury note auction cleared at 4.071%, significantly above the previous 3.812%.

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WS Investor 05-26-26

The U.S. 10-year TIPS auction drew a yield of 2.169%, up from the previous 1.896%, indicating investors demanded higher real returns to hold inflation-protected government debt.

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European Investor 05-21-26

U.S. 30-year bond auction yield rose to 5.050%, up from the previous 4.876%.

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The Investor 05-13-26

The U.S. 10-year Treasury note auction came in weaker than the previous auction, due to today's inflation data.


High yield: 4.468%

Previous: 4.282%

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Intel Foundry and ASML Advance High NA EUV for Next-Generation Chip Manufacturing

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and ASML are expanding their collaboration to accelerate industry adoption of High Numerical Aperture Extreme Ultraviolet lithography, a key manufacturing technology for increasingly advanced semiconductor designs.

Intel Foundry said High NA EUV is already being used in high-volume manufacturing, with more than one million wafers processed across equipment certification, R&D and production. The technology is being used on select layers of some Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, code-named Panther Lake.

Intel also said products manufactured on its Intel 18A process using High NA on selected layers are delivering performance that meets or exceeds comparable layers produced using conventional 0.33 NA EUV systems.

High NA EUV is designed to enable semiconductor manufacturers to print smaller and more complex chip features, making the technology increasingly important as AI and high-performance computing drive demand for more advanced processors.

Intel Foundry and ASML are also working to simplify adoption. Customers can currently use standard 6-inch masks through design optimization or Intel’s reticle-stitching technology, while the companies are collaborating with the broader semiconductor ecosystem on a future transition to larger 6x12-inch masks.

The update strengthens Intel Foundry’s position as an early adopter of High NA EUV. Intel installed ASML’s first commercial High NA system in 2024 and has since moved the technology from testing toward volume production, potentially providing an important manufacturing capability as Intel seeks to expand its foundry business.

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The Investor 09-08-26

Intel Stock Surges 9.3% as Wall Street Turns Bullish With Multiple Upgrades

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares jumped 9.3% Tuesday to around $104.75 as several Wall Street firms adopted more bullish ratings on the chipmaker.

UBS upgraded Intel from Neutral to Buy, while RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating. Citigroup also initiated the stock with a Buy rating.

Northland Securities became more bullish as well, moving Intel from Market Perform to Outperform and setting a $120 price target. Based on Intel’s $104.75 share price, that target implies roughly 15% additional upside.

The wave of positive analyst actions highlights improving sentiment around Intel as investors assess the company’s turnaround and its position in the rapidly expanding AI and semiconductor infrastructure markets.

Intel has been investing heavily in advanced manufacturing and its foundry business while competing for growing demand associated with AI data centers and next-generation computing. Progress in these areas could be critical to improving profitability and strengthening Intel’s competitive position.

Tuesday’s combination of upgrades and new bullish coverage provided a strong catalyst for the stock, helping Intel shares climb more than 9% during the session.

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The Investor 09-08-26

Intel Stock Drops 3.7% After $15 Billion Share Offering Raises Dilution Concerns

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares fell about 3.7% Monday after the chipmaker announced plans for a $15 billion underwritten public offering of common stock, as investors reacted to the potential dilution from the large equity raise.

Intel said proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and working capital. The company said the additional capital will help it pursue opportunities related to AI computing, advanced packaging, purpose-built silicon and external wafer manufacturing while maintaining a strong balance sheet and investment-grade credit rating.

Offering Could Reach $17.25 Billion

The size of the capital raise appears to be the primary factor behind Monday's decline.

Intel plans to sell $15 billion of common stock and will give underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $2.25 billion. If fully exercised, the transaction could therefore raise as much as $17.25 billion before fees and expenses.

Issuing such a substantial amount of new equity increases Intel's financial flexibility but dilutes the ownership and potential future earnings attributable to existing shareholders. The eventual dilution will depend on the offering price and number of shares issued.

Intel Points to AI and Foundry Investment Opportunities

Intel framed the offering as growth-oriented rather than defensive, saying customers continue to indicate strong and sustainable demand driven by unprecedented investment in AI computing.

The company highlighted physical AI, purpose-built silicon, advanced packaging and external wafer production as areas offering significant growth potential.

The capital could be particularly important as Intel continues investing heavily in semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure while attempting to expand its foundry business and compete in an AI semiconductor market dominated by companies such as Nvidia and increasingly contested by AMD and other specialized chipmakers.

Why Is INTC Stock Down Today?

Intel's roughly 3.7% decline appears primarily tied to dilution concerns surrounding the $15 billion stock offering.

While the transaction strengthens Intel's liquidity and gives the company additional resources to fund capital-intensive manufacturing and AI initiatives, existing shareholders effectively face a larger future share count.

The announcement also signals that Intel intends to continue committing substantial capital to its manufacturing and technology roadmap. Those investments could generate significant returns if AI and foundry demand develops as expected, but they also require considerable funding before their financial benefits become clear.

For now, investors appear to be focusing on the immediate dilution from one of Intel's largest equity raises, outweighing the longer-term potential benefits of additional investment in AI, advanced packaging and semiconductor manufacturing.

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European Investor 08-10-26

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) edged 0.9% higher after Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating to Neutral from Sell, signaling a more balanced outlook on the chipmaker as it continues its turnaround efforts.

The rating change suggests Goldman sees a more favorable risk-reward profile following Intel's recent restructuring initiatives and progress in stabilizing its business. While the firm remains cautious about the company's competitive position and execution risks, the move away from a Sell rating indicates expectations for further downside have moderated.

Intel continues to invest heavily in expanding its manufacturing capabilities and advancing its foundry strategy, while working to regain competitiveness in the AI and data center markets. Investors are closely monitoring whether these long-term investments can translate into sustainable earnings growth.

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European Investor 06-25-26

Intel Surges 9% Premarket as Apple Foundry Reports and Analyst Support Boost Sentiment

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) jumped 9% in premarket trading as investors reacted to news of a potential chip-manufacturing partnership with Apple and growing optimism surrounding the company's foundry and AI businesses.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon reiterated a Market Perform rating on the stock. While the analyst maintained a neutral stance, investors continue to focus on Intel's long-term turnaround strategy and efforts to become a major contract chip manufacturer.

President Donald Trump stated that Apple had agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture certain chips in the United States (Stocktwits). While details remain limited and the companies have not provided comprehensive information about the reported arrangement, investors viewed the development as a potential validation of Intel's foundry strategy.

The broader semiconductor sector has remained one of the market's strongest performers in 2026, fueled by accelerating AI infrastructure spending and growing demand for advanced chips. Recent analyst upgrades and higher price targets across the industry have reinforced expectations that AI-related investment remains in the early stages of a multi-year expansion cycle.

For Intel, investor attention remains focused on execution of its manufacturing roadmap, foundry customer wins, and continued progress in AI and data-center markets. A successful expansion of its foundry business could diversify revenue streams and significantly strengthen the company's competitive position.

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WS Investor 06-18-26

Intel Climbs 5% After Double Analyst Upgrade Sparks Optimism

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares rose about 5% on Thursday after receiving two major Wall Street upgrades, signaling growing confidence in the chipmaker's turnaround strategy and long-term AI opportunities.

Citigroup upgraded Intel to Buy, while Bank of America raised its rating from Underperform to Buy and increased its price target from $96 to $135. The rare combination of bullish analyst actions helped fuel strong investor interest in the stock.

The upgrades suggest that analysts increasingly believe Intel's restructuring efforts, manufacturing investments, and product roadmap are beginning to improve the company's competitive position. Investors have been closely watching Intel's progress as it works to regain market share in key processor markets while expanding its foundry business.

Analysts also appear more optimistic about Intel's ability to participate in the artificial intelligence boom. While competitors have captured much of the recent AI-related enthusiasm, Intel has been investing heavily in AI-capable processors, accelerators, and advanced manufacturing technologies that could support future growth.

The positive ratings come as sentiment toward the semiconductor sector remains strong, driven by expectations of continued AI infrastructure spending and rising demand for advanced chips. For Intel, the upgrades represent a notable shift in Wall Street's outlook after several years of operational challenges and market-share losses.

Thursday's rally suggests investors are increasingly willing to bet that Intel's turnaround is gaining traction and that the company could benefit from the next phase of semiconductor and AI industry growth.

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European Investor 06-11-26

Intel reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year-over-year, as demand for AI-related computing and silicon products continued to grow. The company posted a GAAP loss per share of $0.73, while non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.29, reflecting ongoing investments and restructuring.

Intel highlighted strong momentum in AI-driven demand, particularly for its CPUs and advanced packaging technologies, alongside multiple product launches and expanded partnerships with companies including Google and NVIDIA.

Looking ahead, Intel expects second-quarter revenue between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion, with modest earnings growth, as it continues to scale production and meet rising demand for AI infrastructure.

Source: Business Wire

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The Investor 04-24-26

Intel and Google Expand Partnership to Advance AI Infrastructure

Intel and Google announced a multiyear collaboration to enhance next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure.

The partnership will deepen the use of Intel Xeon processors across Google Cloud while expanding co-development of custom infrastructure processing units (IPUs), designed to improve efficiency, performance, and scalability in AI systems.

The companies emphasized the growing importance of CPUs alongside accelerators in managing complex AI workloads, with IPUs helping offload networking, storage, and security tasks to optimize overall system performance.

The collaboration aims to build more efficient, flexible, and scalable infrastructure to support rising global demand for AI-driven applications and services.
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WS Investor 04-09-26

Intel announced it will repurchase a 49% stake in its Ireland-based Fab 34 joint venture from Apollo for $14.2 billion.

The move reverses a 2024 transaction in which Apollo invested $11.2 billion for the stake, providing Intel with financial flexibility at the time. The buyback reflects Intel’s improved balance sheet and evolving strategy as demand for AI-driven computing continues to grow.

The transaction will be funded through a combination of cash and approximately $6.5 billion in new debt issuance. Intel expects the deal to be accretive to earnings per share and to strengthen its credit profile over the long term.

Fab 34 in Ireland remains a key part of Intel’s global manufacturing network, supporting advanced chip production for AI and next-generation processors.
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Global Finance News 04-03-26

CrowdStrike and Intel expand partnership to secure next-generation AI PCs

March 25, 2026 — CrowdStrike announced an expanded collaboration with Intel to enhance cybersecurity for AI-powered personal computers, as artificial intelligence workloads increasingly shift to endpoint devices.

The partnership integrates CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform with Intel’s AI hardware technologies, enabling real-time threat detection, data protection, and improved visibility across AI-driven workflows directly on devices.

The companies said the solution addresses new security risks created by AI PCs, where sensitive data is processed locally, expanding the attack surface. The combined platform leverages hardware-level telemetry and AI-driven threat intelligence to detect and stop advanced attacks more quickly.

CrowdStrike noted that the collaboration aims to close the gap between where AI operates and where security is applied, helping enterprises securely adopt AI-powered computing at scale.
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Casey’s Stock Falls 8% Premarket Despite Strong Q1 Earnings as Cost Growth Weighs

Casey’s General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) shares fell about 8% in premarket trading Wednesday despite reporting strong fiscal first-quarter earnings growth, as investors focused on rising operating costs and unchanged full-year guidance.

For the quarter ended July 31, diluted EPS jumped 27.7% year over year to $7.37, while net income increased 27.1% to $273.7 million. EBITDA rose 17.1% to $485.1 million.

Inside same-store sales increased 3.2%, supported by a 4.8% increase in prepared food and dispensed beverage sales. Inside gross profit climbed 6.3% to $749.8 million, with margin improving to 42.2%.

Fuel was another major earnings contributor. Although same-store gallons declined 0.3%, fuel margin increased to 47.8 cents per gallon from 41 cents a year earlier, helping total fuel gross profit surge 19.6% to $446.9 million.

The weaker point was expenses. Operating expenses increased 8% to $754.1 million, while same-store operating expenses excluding credit-card fees rose 5%. Higher labor rates, insurance costs, credit-card fees and a larger store base contributed to the increase.

Casey’s also left its fiscal 2027 outlook unchanged despite the strong quarter. The company continues to expect EBITDA growth of 8% to 10%, inside same-store sales growth of 2% to 5% and operating expense growth of roughly 5% to 7%.

The 8% premarket decline suggests investors were looking for stronger guidance or greater operating leverage following the company’s strong first-quarter performance.

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European Investor 09-09-26

Casey's General Stores (CASY) Stock Rises After Northcoast Research Upgrades Shares to Buy

Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) shares climbed nearly 4% after Northcoast Research upgraded the convenience store operator to Buy from Neutral and set a $950 price target.

The upgrade reflects improving confidence in Casey's growth outlook as the company continues to benefit from resilient in-store traffic, solid fuel margins, and steady expansion through new store openings and acquisitions. Investors have also remained optimistic about Casey's ability to grow prepared food and beverage sales, one of its highest-margin business segments.

Casey's has delivered consistent financial performance despite a challenging consumer environment, supported by its broad rural footprint and diversified revenue streams across fuel, grocery, and prepared food offerings.

Key factors supporting the stock include:

* Northcoast Research upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral.
* The firm established a $950 price target.
* Investors remain constructive on Casey's long-term growth strategy, including store expansion and acquisitions.
* Strong prepared food sales and resilient fuel operations continue to support earnings growth.

The analyst upgrade reinforced positive sentiment surrounding Casey's long-term outlook, helping lift the shares during the trading session.

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WS Investor 07-13-26

Casey’s Gains in Premarket After Record Earnings, Dividend Hike and Strong Fiscal 2027 Outlook

Casey’s General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) rose about 1.8% in premarket trading after reporting record fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 results that highlighted strong consumer demand, expanding fuel profitability and continued growth across its convenience store network.

The company delivered fourth-quarter diluted earnings per share of $4.37, a 66% increase from a year earlier, while net income surged 65.5% to $162.7 million. EBITDA climbed 33.2% to $350.3 million as Casey’s benefited from strong sales momentum in both its merchandise and fuel businesses.

A key driver of the quarter was the company’s inside sales performance. Same-store inside sales increased 5.5%, led by strong demand for prepared foods, pizzas, appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Inside gross profit rose more than 10% to $643.4 million, while margins expanded to 42.4%, reflecting effective cost management and improved product mix.

Fuel operations also delivered impressive results. Same-store fuel gallons sold increased 1.5%, while fuel gross profit jumped 29.1% to $397.4 million. Fuel margins reached 46.9 cents per gallon, helping drive another quarter of strong cash generation.

For the full fiscal year, Casey’s reported record net income of $714.4 million and diluted EPS of $19.16, increases of roughly 31% from the prior year. The company also generated nearly $1.5 billion in EBITDA and expanded its Casey’s Rewards loyalty program to almost 10.5 million members.

Investors were further encouraged by shareholder-friendly capital allocation initiatives. Casey’s announced a 14% increase in its quarterly dividend, marking its 27th consecutive year of dividend growth, while also expanding its share repurchase authorization to $1 billion.

Looking ahead, management expects fiscal 2027 EBITDA growth of 8% to 10%, inside same-store sales growth of 2% to 5%, and plans to open at least 120 new stores through acquisitions and new construction. The combination of strong operating momentum, continued expansion and rising shareholder returns appears to be supporting the stock’s gains in premarket trading.

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The Investor 06-10-26

Casey’s Reports Record Fiscal Year 2025 Results; Boosts Dividend and Eyes Continued Growth

ANKENY, Iowa – June 9, 2025 – Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASY) announced strong fourth quarter and full-year results for fiscal 2025, highlighted by record net income, accelerated store expansion, and increased shareholder returns.

Q4 2025 Highlights:

Diluted EPS: $2.63, up 12.4% YoY

Net Income: $98.3 million, up 13.0%

EBITDA: $263.0 million, up 20.1%

Inside same-store sales: up 1.7%, with a 41.2% margin

Fuel gross profit: up 21.4% to $307.8 million

Dividend: Raised 14% to $0.57/share, marking 26 consecutive years of increases

Fiscal Year 2025 Results:

Diluted EPS: $14.64, up 9.0%

Net Income: $546.5 million, up 8.9%

EBITDA: $1.2 billion, up 13.3%

Store Growth: 270 new or acquired locations – the largest expansion in company history

Rewards Members: Surpassed 9 million

CEO Darren Rebelez credited the results to execution of Casey’s strategic plan, noting strong food and beverage performance and margin strength in fuel operations. Despite rising operating costs, same-store labor hours declined for the 12th consecutive quarter.

Outlook for Fiscal 2026:

EBITDA growth: 10%–12%

Inside same-store sales growth: 2%–5%

Fuel same-store gallons: −1% to +1%

New store openings: At least 80

CapEx: ~$600 million

Tax rate: 24%–26%

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ME NEWS 06-10-25

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASY) – Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Date: March 11, 2025
Location: Ankeny, IA

Key Highlights (Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024)
✔ Revenue: $3.90 billion, up from $3.33 billion (+17.2%)
✔ Net Income: $87.1 million, flat compared to $86.9 million
✔ Diluted EPS: $2.33, unchanged from prior year
✔ EBITDA: $242.4 million, up 11.4% from $217.6 million

Operational Performance
Inside Store Sales & Margins
✔ Inside same-store sales: +3.7% YoY
✔ Total inside sales: $1.4 billion, up 15.3%
✔ Inside margin: 40.9% (-0.4% YoY)
✔ Prepared Food & Beverages: +4.7% same-store sales growth
✔ Grocery & General Merchandise: +3.3% same-store sales growth

Fuel Sales & Margins
✔ Total fuel gallons sold: 829.8 million, up 20.4%
✔ Same-store fuel gallons: +1.8% YoY
✔ Fuel margin: 36.4 cents per gallon, down from 37.3 cents

Operating Expenses & Expansion
✔ Operating expenses: $670.2 million, up 18%
✔ Store growth: +235 new stores (21 newly built, 228 acquired, 14 closed)
✔ Same-store labor hours: Reduced for the 11th consecutive quarter

Financial Position & Capital Allocation
✔ Liquidity: $1.3 billion (includes $395M cash, $900M credit)
✔ CapEx Forecast: $500 million in fiscal 2025
✔ Debt: $2.44 billion, up due to Fikes acquisition
✔ Dividend: $0.50/share, payable May 15, 2025
✔ Share repurchase: No buybacks this quarter; $295 million authorization remains

Fiscal 2025 Updated Guidance
✔ EBITDA: Expected +11% growth
✔ Same-store inside sales: +3% to +5%
✔ Same-store fuel gallons: -1% to +1%
✔ Operating expenses: +11% to +13% (including $25-$30M in Fikes deal costs)
✔ Tax rate: 23%-25%

CEO Comments – Darren Rebelez
???? "Casey's delivered an excellent third quarter with strong inside and fuel sales. Our prepared food and dispensed beverages category, especially hot sandwiches and bakery, saw strong demand. We also achieved 1.8% same-store gallon growth in fuel, while adding significant store count through acquisitions, notably Fikes."

Investor Call Information
Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM CDT
???? Webcast: Casey's Investor Relations

Bottom Line
???? Casey’s is sustaining strong growth in inside sales and fuel while efficiently managing costs.
???? Fikes acquisition boosts store count but impacts margins and costs in the short term.
???? Expansion strategy remains aggressive, with EBITDA growth forecasted at 11% for FY2025.

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Nvidia Gains 2.5% as Rosenblatt and Needham Reiterate Buy Ratings

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares rose about 2.5% as two Wall Street firms reiterated bullish ratings on the AI chip leader.

Rosenblatt Securities analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating on Nvidia with a $390 price target, implying substantial upside from the stock’s current price of $234.07.

Needham & Company analyst N. Quinn Bolton also reiterated a Buy rating, setting a $300 price target.

AI Leadership Supports Bullish Sentiment

The positive analyst calls reinforce Wall Street confidence in Nvidia’s position at the center of the artificial intelligence infrastructure market. The company remains the dominant supplier of GPUs used to train and run advanced AI models, while its broader ecosystem spanning networking, software and accelerated computing strengthens its competitive position.

The two price targets indicate different expectations for Nvidia’s upside, but both firms remain bullish on the stock. Rosenblatt’s $390 target is particularly aggressive, representing roughly 67% upside from the indicated price, while Needham’s $300 target implies about 28% upside.

Nvidia’s 2.5% gain suggests the reiterated Buy ratings are adding to positive sentiment around the AI semiconductor leader.

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Global Finance News 09-04-26

NVIDIA to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 Billion, Expanding Its Reach Across the AI Ecosystem

NVIDIA has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for approximately $12.93 billion, bringing one of the world’s largest open artificial intelligence developer platforms under the AI chip leader as it expands its influence beyond computing hardware and deeper into the software and model ecosystem.

Hugging Face has become a central hub for open-source and open-weight AI development. According to NVIDIA, more than 18 million developers, researchers and creators use the platform, which hosts over 3 million models, 500,000 datasets and 1 million applications. More than 200,000 companies use Hugging Face to discover, evaluate, customize and deploy AI models.

Importantly, NVIDIA said Hugging Face will remain an open platform rather than becoming tied exclusively to NVIDIA hardware. Developers will continue to be able to choose their preferred models, frameworks, cloud providers, inference services and computing platforms, and NVIDIA compute will not be required to use Hugging Face. The platform will also continue supporting models from competing developers and multi-cloud and multi-accelerator deployments.

The acquisition could significantly expand NVIDIA’s position across the AI technology stack. NVIDIA already dominates the market for accelerators used to train and run advanced AI models, while Hugging Face provides a major distribution and collaboration layer connecting model developers with enterprises and researchers. NVIDIA said it has already published more than 500 models and over 250 open datasets on Hugging Face and describes itself as the platform’s largest contributor of open models and data.

NVIDIA plans to use its infrastructure, engineering capabilities and global reach to improve Hugging Face’s reliability, model evaluation, safety, inference and deployment capabilities while preserving its open ecosystem.

The $12.93 billion deal represents another major strategic expansion for NVIDIA as competition increasingly moves beyond GPUs toward complete AI platforms encompassing chips, networking, software, models and deployment. Owning Hugging Face could give NVIDIA a much broader role in how millions of developers build and deploy AI while maintaining the platform as a hardware-neutral gateway to the wider AI ecosystem.

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European Investor 09-03-26

Nvidia's next act is bigger than selling AI chips: Chart of the Day

CEO Jensen Huang wants Nvidia to become the architecture of AI, not merely its dominant chipmaker.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS News 09-02-26

Nvidia Can Clearly Afford a Bigger Dividend. Why Its Payout Hasn’t Grown.

Nvidia left its quarterly dividend unchanged at $0.25 after reporting Q2 revenue of $96.2 billion, even though the company clearly has the cash to pay more.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS News 09-01-26

Analysts Expect Nvidia Stock to Soar 47%, But You Shouldn’t Rush to Buy NVDA Here

Nvidia's mean target price calls for a 47% upside over the next year, but the returns might be much more muted.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS News 09-01-26

NVIDIA and MediaTek Expand AI Partnership With $3.5 Billion Investment

NVIDIA and MediaTek announced an expanded strategic partnership Monday covering AI infrastructure, local AI computing and automotive technology. As part of the agreement, NVIDIA has invested $3.5 billion in convertible bonds issued by MediaTek.

A key part of the collaboration will see MediaTek adopt NVIDIA’s NVLink Fusion platform, allowing hyperscalers, cloud providers and AI developers to build custom XPUs that integrate with NVIDIA’s rack-scale AI infrastructure.

The move is strategically important as major technology companies increasingly develop custom AI accelerators. NVLink Fusion allows these chips to operate within NVIDIA’s broader infrastructure ecosystem, potentially helping NVIDIA maintain a central role in AI data centers even as demand for custom silicon grows.

The companies are also expanding their work in local AI computing. MediaTek previously collaborated with NVIDIA on the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip used in DGX Spark, and the companies will now work together across multiple generations of RTX Spark and DGX Spark chips for PCs, developer systems and enterprise workstations.

Their partnership also extends to automotive computing, where MediaTek’s Dimensity Auto platforms integrate NVIDIA AI and RTX technologies for intelligent and software-defined vehicles.

The expanded agreement strengthens NVIDIA’s position across AI data centers, custom silicon, AI PCs and automotive computing. For MediaTek, it provides deeper access to NVIDIA’s AI ecosystem while expanding its opportunities beyond its traditional mobile and connectivity businesses.

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The Investor 08-31-26

AWS and NVIDIA Expand AI Partnership With 2 Million Additional GPUs

Amazon Web Services and NVIDIA announced a major expansion of their AI infrastructure partnership, with AWS planning to deploy 2 million additional NVIDIA GPUs across its global infrastructure in 2027 and 2028.

The expansion comes as demand for AI computing continues to accelerate. AWS said the new capacity will include NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra, Rubin and Rubin Ultra GPUs, supporting workloads ranging from agentic AI and scientific computing to enterprise automation and robotics.

The partnership extends well beyond GPUs. AWS plans to introduce infrastructure based on NVIDIA’s Vera CPUs, expand NVLink Fusion integration with Amazon’s Trainium chips, and use NVIDIA’s new high-bandwidth memory technology. The companies also plan to build secure AI factories for the U.S. government, including infrastructure incorporating 100,000 GPUs for federal and national-security workloads.

The agreement further expands NVIDIA’s presence across AWS software and services. Nemotron open models will remain available through Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker, while NVIDIA technology will accelerate data processing, vector indexing and Amazon’s robotics development.

The scale of the commitment is another strong signal that hyperscaler AI infrastructure spending remains robust. For NVIDIA, the planned deployment strengthens visibility for demand extending into the Rubin generation through 2028. For Amazon, it significantly expands AWS’s ability to compete for increasingly compute-intensive AI workloads.

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European Investor 08-27-26

NVIDIA Jumps 7.5% Premarket as AI Demand Drives Revenue Above $96 Billion

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares are up about 7.5% in premarket trading after the chipmaker reported another exceptionally strong quarter, with accelerating AI infrastructure demand and a bullish outlook reinforcing confidence in its growth trajectory.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2027, NVIDIA reported revenue of $96.2 billion, up 18% sequentially and 106% year over year. Data Center remained the dominant growth engine, with revenue reaching $89.0 billion, up 117% from a year earlier.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 120% year over year to $2.22, while non-GAAP operating income surged 124% to $64.0 billion. Gross margin remained exceptionally strong at 75.0%.

The outlook appears to be a major reason for the positive market reaction. NVIDIA expects third-quarter revenue of approximately $108 billion, plus or minus 2%, implying another roughly 12% sequential increase at the midpoint. Notably, that forecast assumes no Data Center compute revenue from China, highlighting the strength of demand elsewhere.

CEO Jensen Huang said AI infrastructure deployment is now “at full steam,” with multiple frontier AI labs, startups, sovereign AI projects and physical AI applications expanding simultaneously. NVIDIA's next-generation Vera Rubin platform is already ramping into full production.

The company is also benefiting from an increasingly broad AI ecosystem. During the quarter, NVIDIA announced infrastructure and technology initiatives involving major cloud providers, sovereign AI projects and a planned financing ecosystem aimed at mobilizing more than $500 billion of third-party capital for AI infrastructure.

The 7.5% premarket gain suggests investors are focusing on three key factors: another doubling of annual revenue, 117% Data Center growth, and guidance showing that NVIDIA's extraordinary expansion is continuing even from an increasingly large revenue base.

For investors, the next major question is whether the Vera Rubin ramp and continued hyperscaler and AI-lab spending can sustain this growth while keeping gross margins near the mid-70% range.

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European Investor 08-27-26

IBM Expands AI Infrastructure Push With $240 Million Together AI Agreement

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a multi-year $240 million agreement with Together AI to deploy a large-scale artificial intelligence inference cluster on IBM Cloud, further expanding the company’s exposure to growing enterprise AI infrastructure demand.

Under the agreement, IBM plans to deploy NVIDIA HGX B300 systems combined with NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking. The cluster, expected to become available in the first quarter of 2027, will be used by Together AI to provide production-scale inference for open-source AI models.

The deployment will be IBM Cloud’s first dedicated large-scale inference cluster based on HGX B300 systems. NVIDIA says the architecture can deliver as much as 30 times greater AI factory output compared with previous generations.

Together AI has been scaling rapidly as demand for open-source AI models grows. The company says its inference platform currently processes around 400 trillion tokens per month and recently raised $800 million at an $8.3 billion valuation.

For IBM, the agreement strengthens its position as an infrastructure provider for increasingly compute-intensive AI workloads. It also deepens IBM’s existing relationship with NVIDIA, spanning GPUs, networking, cloud infrastructure and enterprise AI software.

The $240 million multi-year commitment provides IBM with another significant AI infrastructure customer while demonstrating demand for its GPU-based cloud capacity. The companies expect the platform to help enterprises run open-source AI models with improved performance and lower inference costs.

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The Investor 08-11-26

Semiconductor Stocks Fall as China's Chip Breakthrough Pressures Nvidia and the AI Sector

Semiconductor stocks came under pressure on Monday, dragging the Nasdaq lower as investors weighed China's rapidly advancing semiconductor industry against the latest developments in the global AI infrastructure race. Nvidia led the sector's decline, falling more than 4%, while weakness spread across AI and memory chipmakers.

The latest catalyst on the AI front came after reports that Nvidia is in talks to provide roughly $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI's massive AI data center project in Ohio. The proposed 10-gigawatt facility would rank among the world's largest AI infrastructure projects, underscoring the enormous capital being committed to artificial intelligence. While the news reinforces long-term demand for AI hardware, it also highlights the rapidly evolving competitive landscape and the unprecedented scale of investment required across the industry.

Investor sentiment was also weighed down by developments in China. ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's largest memory chipmaker, surged more than 400% in its Shanghai trading debut following Asia's largest IPO of 2026. The emergence of another major Chinese chipmaker renewed concerns that global competition in memory and AI-related semiconductors will intensify. Those concerns were particularly significant for Nvidia, whose growth opportunities in China have already been constrained by U.S. export restrictions.

The weakness extended across the broader semiconductor sector. Memory-related companies including Sandisk, Micron Technology, Western Digital, and SK Hynix posted notable declines, while ASML, AMD, Intel, Marvell Technology, Super Micro Computer, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) also traded lower as investors reassessed the industry's competitive outlook.

Despite Monday's selloff, the semiconductor industry's long-term fundamentals remain supported by accelerating AI adoption and record investment in data center infrastructure. However, the combination of elevated valuations, China's rapid technological progress, and an increasingly competitive global landscape prompted investors to lock in profits following the sector's strong rally.

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