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Wed, Aug 12, 9:45 PM ET

Markets18 stories ›

July CPI rises 0.1% monthly, annual rate slows to 3.4%, meeting expectations
The tame July inflation reading calms fears of an earlier-than-expected Fed rate hike, lifting S&P 500 and Nasdaq while leaving the Dow flat to slightly lower.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
CoreWeave shares surge 19% after Q2 revenue doubles on surging AI demand; Nebius jumps 34%
The neocloud providers report blowout earnings that reinforce optimism around AI infrastructure spending and justify rising capex commitments.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic near three-month low as U.S.-Iran deal remains in doubt
Traffic through the vital chokepoint is roughly 90% below pre-conflict averages and oil stockpiles are rapidly depleting, according to the IEA.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Cisco reports record AI-driven networking sales but stock pulls back on profit-taking
Cisco posts an 18% revenue surge and strong 2027 guidance, but the stock gives back gains as investors weigh whether AI momentum is already priced in.
MarketWatch.com · +4 outlets
Gas prices hit record high for mid-August as oil supply fears persist
Americans are paying more at the pump than ever before for this time of year as geopolitical tensions and supply constraints keep crude elevated.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
Trump sued over selling early access to Truth Social posts that move financial markets
A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court alleges the paid pre-release access program is unconstitutional and 'profoundly corrupt'.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets

Semis18 stories ›

Intel raises $20bn from upsized share offering, stock slips on dilution
Intel completed a $19.7bn to $20bn common stock offering priced at $95, upsized from an initial $15bn, attracting $100bn in demand; the proceeds bolster Intel's
Latest from Tom's Hardware · +13 outlets
Nvidia partners with financial giants to create $500bn AI infrastructure funding vehicle
Nvidia teamed with six investment firms to establish a $500bn AI infrastructure financing program, giving customers long-term funding at attractive rates to bui
Latest from Tom's Hardware · +14 outlets
AMD, Intel, Nvidia rally Wednesday after blockbuster AI earnings from cloud partners
AI chip stocks rallied as CoreWeave and other Nvidia partners reported strong earnings, signaling sustained demand for AI computing and boosting sentiment acros
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Samsung Electronics shares soar 6.7% as Kospi rallies on chip export data
South Korean chip stocks surged on record early-August export data (up 45.3% YoY) and strong AI memory demand, with Samsung and SK Hynix leading gains and the K
International Business Times Australia · +9 outlets
CoreWeave posts strong earnings, CEO says older Nvidia A100 GPUs remain profitable through 2029
CoreWeave reported $2.58bn in quarterly revenue (up 112% YoY) and signed A100 GPU contracts extending to 2029, proving Nvidia's 2020-era silicon can still gener
Latest from Tom's Hardware · +9 outlets
Nvidia CEO eases AI debt fears as $500bn infrastructure deal and open-source model work boost stock
Nvidia's CEO addressed concerns about AI-related debt financing, helping push NVDA stock up nearly 3% intraday amid reports it is developing a top-tier open-sou
Moomoo · +1 outlets

Software18 stories ›

Oracle plans new round of layoffs; stock rises on cost-cutting and quantum partnership
Oracle is preparing another round of job cuts as AI spending strains payroll, while its stock climbed on the news and a quantum computing partnership with Quant
Investor's Business Daily · +15 outlets
Palantir, Microsoft, and software stocks slide as AI chip rally overshadows sector
Software stocks fell broadly as investor enthusiasm shifted to semiconductor and AI infrastructure names, dragging down Palantir, Microsoft, Salesforce, and oth
Barron's · +5 outlets
Salesforce stock under pressure ahead of earnings as UBS tempers revenue outlook
Salesforce faces cautious analyst sentiment with UBS expecting tempered revenue growth acceleration in the second half, while the stock has rallied 31% ahead of
Investing.com · +7 outlets
ServiceNow trades down amid analyst upgrades and FedRAMP authorization news
ServiceNow stock dipped despite strong Q2 growth and analyst optimism, while the company expanded federal reach with a new FedRAMP-authorized partner tool.
Quiver Quantitative · +4 outlets
Adobe stock falls 3% as AI freemium questions and market rotation weigh
Adobe shares declined amid broader software weakness and investor questions about AI freemium pricing pressure, though some analysts see a bargain.
simplywall.st · +7 outlets
Volta's $10B AI cloud deal fuels neocloud debt fears
A massive $10 billion AI cloud contract for Volta raises concerns about rising debt levels among neocloud providers.
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AI18 stories ›

Nvidia lines up $500B Wall Street financing for AI infrastructure buildout
Nvidia is structuring a massive $500 billion financing program backed by Wall Street to fund AI data centers, raising questions about debt, returns, and the val
Intellectia AI · +14 outlets
Cerebras shares plunge 14-16% after Q2 earnings fail to impress despite beat
Cerebras reported solid Q2 results and raised annual targets on strong AI chip demand, but investors sold off the stock sharply on disappointing execution.
Reuters · +5 outlets
CoreWeave stock surges 14-19%, backlog hits $104 billion as AI cloud revenue beats estimates
CoreWeave's quarterly revenue more than doubled as the AI cloud provider reported a massive backlog, signaling sustained demand for AI compute.
TradingView · +6 outlets
Super Micro Computer beats Q4 estimates, revenue more than doubles to $11.1B, raises FY2027 outlook
Supermicro reported blowout quarterly results and a $72 billion FY2027 revenue forecast, and disclosed a gigawatt AI data center deal with SpaceX and xAI.
eciks.org · +7 outlets
SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron rally as AI memory demand fuels Seoul chip stocks
Memory chip stocks surged after a cooler CPI reading and strong AI-driven earnings from Nvidia partners boosted the semiconductor sector.
International Business Times Australia · +14 outlets
Nebius shares jump 34% after AI cloud revenue surges 514%
Nebius reported Q2 revenue that beat estimates on explosive AI cloud growth, sending shares sharply higher.
TradingView · +11 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

Eli Lilly sues six companies over illegal sales of experimental obesity drug retatrutide
Lilly filed six lawsuits targeting a black market for its unapproved GLP-1 triple agonist retatrutide, alleging illegal sales of knockoffs.
Reuters · +14 outlets
UK becomes first European country to approve Eli Lilly's oral obesity pill Foundayo (orforglipron)
The MHRA granted marketing authorization for Lilly's once-daily oral GLP-1 agonist, marking the first European approval of the drug.
pharmaphorum · +14 outlets
Compass Pathways achieves primary endpoint in Phase 3 treatment-resistant depression trial with COMP360
Shares of Compass rose as its psilocybin therapy met its primary endpoint, with analysts projecting potential FDA approval by H1 2027.
Stocktwits · +14 outlets
Epicrispr lands $90M Series A to advance epigenetic editing drug for rare muscle disease
The startup will use the funds to develop a first-in-class epigenetic editing therapy for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.
BioPharma Dive
Eli Lilly's triple agonist retatrutide just became its most powerful obesity drug yet, new data show
New analyses indicate Lilly's triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon agonist retatrutide continues to show best-in-class weight loss potential.
Drug Discovery News · +14 outlets
Vaderis nets $152M Series B to test AKT-targeting drug
The Swiss biotech raised one of the largest private rounds of the year to advance its AKT inhibitor program into the clinic.
BioPharma Dive · +1 outlets

Energy18 stories ›

US crude inventories surge 17.4M barrels in biggest build in 3.5 years, exports slump
EIA data shows a massive 17.4 million barrel crude build versus expectations of a draw, driven by a slump in exports and softer demand, pressuring WTI prices.
Oilprice.com · +10 outlets
IEA warns oil supply crunch worsens as Hormuz closure drains global inventories
The International Energy Agency's August Oil Market Report warns that the Strait of Hormuz closure is tightening supply despite demand destruction, slashing 202
upi.com · +7 outlets
US inflation cooled in July as gas prices fell, CPI at 3.4%
Consumer price index eased slightly, giving the Fed room to maneuver, though energy costs remain elevated due to geopolitical tensions.
PBS · +14 outlets
US national average gas prices hit record high for a calendar year
Pump prices reach unprecedented levels for this time of year as the Iran conflict and Hormuz closure keep upward pressure on crude.
Washington Examiner · +14 outlets
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as gas prices hit record highs
President Trump asserts US command of the strategic waterway amid ongoing Iran tensions, with Gulf bypass plans targeting 60% of Hormuz oil flows.
WPTZ · +14 outlets
Oil prices little changed as US-Iran talks deadlock offsets lower demand and big US inventory build
Crude trades sideways near $82-89 as stalled Hormuz negotiations balance against a massive US crude stock build and weakening demand signals.
Global Banking & Finance Review · +14 outlets

Clean Energy18 stories ›

China's July NEV sales rise 23.7% as state data shows divergence from CPCA decline metric
China's NEV market continues growing with 23.7% yearly rise in July, though retail data from CPCA shows a narrower 3.9% decline month-over-month for EVs only, r
Electrek · +6 outlets
Tesla files for $10.1B solar cell factory in Texas under 'Project Crystal Sun'
Tesla has submitted a tax-incentive application for a massive solar cell manufacturing plant in Fort Bend County, Texas, with nearly 10,000 permanent jobs plann
Electrek · +8 outlets
US EV prices rise again as discounts shrink after six months of declines
The average transaction price for new EVs in the US is increasing as automakers pull back on discounting, reversing a half-year trend of falling prices.
Electrek · +14 outlets
UK government considers weakening EV targets, Carbon Brief warns could cost consumers 3 billion pounds yearly
A UK government consultation on relaxing EV mandates may lead to higher consumer costs and additional oil imports, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
CleanTechnica · +2 outlets
GM sells stake in Indiana battery plant to Samsung SDI, ending $3.5B JV
Samsung SDI is taking full control of the $3.5 billion Indiana battery factory, buying out General Motors' 49.99% stake in the joint venture.
Electrek · +7 outlets
US offers $26.5B loan to Southern Co, largest ever energy loan
The US government extended a $26.5 billion loan to Southern Co, the largest energy loan in history, to support power infrastructure.
EnergyNow.com · +9 outlets

Defense18 stories ›

Pentagon gives industry 21 days to submit plans for 'significantly faster' weapons production
The Pentagon is pressing defense contractors to accelerate production and delivery of critical weapons amid concerns over depleted stockpiles.
Defense News · +14 outlets
US missile stockpiles 'dangerously low' after Iran conflict, reports warn
Bloomberg Economics and multiple outlets report that key US munitions including Patriot, THAAD, and Tomahawk missiles have been critically depleted due to opera
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
SpaceX, Northrop Grumman complete first Golden Dome test milestone
Space-based interceptor contractors passed the first milestone under the Golden Dome program, but DoD will wait for feasibility demonstrations before deciding o
Breaking Defense · +14 outlets
'There is no Golden Dome' without congressional funding, general warns
The leader of the Golden Dome program warns that the ambitious missile defense shield will not materialize unless Congress prioritizes sustained funding.
Defense One · +14 outlets
Goldman Dome money reaches contractors but long-term funding unclear
Initial Golden Dome contract awards are flowing to defense contractors, but long-term budget certainty for the $1.2 trillion program remains elusive.
Breaking Defense · +2 outlets
Northrop Grumman unveils Raid Hunter 50mm gun-based air defense system
Northrop Grumman introduces Raid Hunter, a next-generation gun-based air defense system designed to counter cruise missiles and mass drone attacks.
Investing.com · +13 outlets

Financials18 stories ›

JPMorgan, major US banks exit Net Zero Banking Alliance
Several large US banks are withdrawing from the climate-focused Net Zero Banking Alliance, signaling a retreat from coordinated ESG commitments.
cryptobriefing.com · +14 outlets
US July deficit explodes to $432.3B on Medicare and interest costs
The US federal deficit widened sharply in July, driven by higher Medicare spending and rising interest costs.
finance.biggo.com
Goldman Sachs to buy ETF provider NEOS for up to $2.25B
Goldman Sachs continues expanding its ETF business, marking its second multibillion-dollar ETF acquisition in nine months.
Banking Dive · +14 outlets
eToro agrees to buy TradeZero for $231M to boost US profile
The Israeli trading platform aims to expand its US presence by acquiring TradeZero's engaged user base.
Banking Dive · +3 outlets
Bank of America pledges $250B toward US infrastructure
BofA commits to lending, investing and advising on data centers, power generation and transportation projects.
Banking Dive · +14 outlets
Goldman Sachs, BNY launch tokenized access to $7.1 trillion money market industry
The banks are enabling tokenized access to money market funds, bringing blockchain technology to short-term cash management.
Yellow.com · +1 outlets

Consumer18 stories ›

Target hires Lowe's exec Chandhu Nair as first chief AI officer
Target appointed its first chief AI officer, poaching Chandhu Nair from Lowe's, as retailers race to scale AI spending and technology integration.
Retail Dive · +14 outlets
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker takes medical leave, interim leadership named
Home Depot Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell and CFO Richard McPhail will oversee CEO duties for several months while CEO Ted Decker is on medical leave.
Retail Dive · +6 outlets
Cava Q2 earnings beat on same-store sales and traffic gains
Cava's investment in value pricing and wages is paying off, driving sales growth even in lower-income areas.
Restaurant Dive · +14 outlets
McDonald's and rivals find cheap deals alone can't win back diners
Fast-food chains are learning that value deals are insufficient to drive sustained traffic as consumer preferences shift.
Storyboard18 · +3 outlets
TikTok Shop is driving more online sales in the US than Target and other major retailers
The social commerce platform is surpassing traditional retailers in online sales volume in the US market.
Business Insider · +14 outlets
NRF says US retail sales maintain momentum through July, extending growth streak to 10 months
US retail sales rose for the 10th consecutive month in July, supported by back-to-school demand.
HomePage News · +10 outlets

Industrials18 stories ›

Boeing selling 3 subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, taking minority stake
Archer Aviation will acquire Wisk Aero, Insitu, and Skygrid from Boeing in a deal that shifts Boeing's portfolio and gives Archer an end-to-end aerospace and de
Manufacturing Dive · +14 outlets
Caterpillar Q2 sales surpass $20B as data center generator demand surges
Caterpillar's blowout quarter was driven by strong demand for generators powering AI data centers, with multiple analysts raising estimates.
Utility Dive · +7 outlets
Robotics stocks rally as Unitree Robotics' 8000X IPO draws massive oversubscription
Unitree's IPO is reported oversubscribed by over 8,000 times, driving a rally in robotics stocks including Ouster, Symbotic, and Teradyne.
Yahoo Finance · +3 outlets
Federal court upholds FRA two-person crew rule, blocking railroad automation push
The ruling maintains minimum crew size requirements on freight trains, hampering railroad industry efforts to reduce labor costs through automation.
Tech Times · +1 outlets
Samsung SDI acquires GM's stake in EV battery plant in Indiana
GM's divestment makes the facility Samsung SDI's first wholly-owned North American factory, reshaping the EV battery supply chain.
Manufacturing Dive · +14 outlets
Commerce Department should revamp chips investment strategy, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found DOC semiconductor programs have stalled and need a new plan to meet statutory requirements.
Manufacturing Dive · +2 outlets

Materials18 stories ›

Australia iron ore exports fall 11.8% m/m in July as Port Hedland strike, China data weigh on prices
Iron ore prices remain rangebound as a strike at Australia's Port Hedland collides with weak Chinese economic data, pressuring the key steelmaking raw material.
Mining.com · +6 outlets
Larsen & Toubro plans rare-earth magnet manufacturing in India to build supply chain outside China
L&T joins a growing Indian push to establish domestic rare-earth magnet production, reducing reliance on Chinese supply for critical components in EVs and defen
BusinessLine · +6 outlets
Australia's Fortescue orders 200 electric trucks from XCMG in low-carbon mining push
Fortescue's large-scale electric truck order signals continued investment in decarbonizing its mining fleet amid mixed operating results at its Iron Bridge magn
simplywall.st · +4 outlets
India iron ore imports hit 7-year high as steel sector faces domestic supply squeeze
Indian steelmakers are turning to imported ore as domestic supply struggles to keep pace with growing demand, adding to cost pressures.
Whalesbook · +13 outlets
IOC profits and production plummet as company aims for strategic operational reset
Iron Ore Company of Canada faces steep production and earnings declines, prompting a strategic review of operations.
CBC · +1 outlets
Franco-Nevada reports Q2 2026 results
The precious metals royalty and streaming company released its quarterly earnings, amid a favorable gold price environment.
TradingView · +14 outlets