South Korea’s stock market has transitioned into a bull market in roughly a month as AI investments surge.
South Korean Stocks Surge into Bull Market On Thursday, South Korean stocks experienced a significant upswing, propelling the benchmark Kospi into what is recognized as a technical bull market. This rise comes as global interest in artificial intelligence (AI) revives sharply following a notable selloff the previous month. Early trading saw the Kospi jump over […]
Texas Stock Exchange is now operational to compete with NYSE and Nasdaq
Texas Stock Exchange Launches, Aiming to Compete with Major Markets The Texas Stock Exchange made its official debut on Friday, launching trading across all listed tickers for the first time. Based in Dallas, this marks the first major stock exchange opening in the U.S. in several decades. Known as “Tex-ee,” the TXSE is gearing up […]
Stock futures remain mostly steady before Wednesday’s major inflation report: Live updates
Stock Futures Steady as Traders Await Inflation Report U.S. stock futures remained relatively stable on Tuesday evening as investors prepared for an important inflation report that could shape the future of interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ticked up by 26 points, equating to a 0.05% increase. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq […]
Stock futures increase as Microsoft gains after earnings; traders look to bounce back from Fed Day decline: Live updates
Stock Futures Rise Following Fed Decision On the evening of July 29, 2026, stock futures in the U.S. climbed as investors processed the recent earnings from major tech companies alongside the Federal Reserve’s choice to maintain interest rates. Futures increased by 158 points, which is about 0.3%, reflecting a positive trend resembling the Dow Jones […]
Meta stock drops 10% as Mark Zuckerberg’s AI investments surprise Wall Street
Meta’s Financial Update Metaplatforms announced a striking 91% decline in free cash flow for the second quarter, reflecting the financial pressure of investing heavily in AI development, all amidst uncertain outcomes. The parent company of Facebook reported a free cash flow of $784 million for the second quarter ending June 30, a significant drop from […]
South Korea’s Kospi stock index declines by almost 7%, and most other Asian stocks are down too.
Asian Stock Markets Show Divergent Trends TOKYO — Asian stock markets experienced a mixed performance, highlighted by South Korea’s Kospi index dropping 6% on Wednesday amid skepticism regarding significant investments in the region. Investors offloaded semiconductor stocks once again. U.S. futures remained relatively stable. The recent decline in Seoul was largely due to a substantial […]
Japan’s Yen remains steady during a regional stock market decline
The yen hovered below 164.00 on Tuesday, marking a slight decline for the day. However, it remained above 163.50, with fluctuations limited to about 30 pips, just shy of the significant cyclical low. This low is noteworthy as it’s the lowest the dollar has dipped in 40 years, and it has struggled to drop further […]
Midday stock movements to watch: Boeing, Amkor, Corning, Sandisk, Iqvia, and others.
Here’s a look at some companies making waves in intraday trading today. Boeing’s stock saw a rise of about 5% after its second-quarter revenue marginally exceeded expectations. The revenue came in at $24.56 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $24.25 billion. However, the adjusted loss was 76 cents per share, which was worse than the […]
Jim Cramer’s key 10 topics to observe in the stock market on Tuesday
Top Market Insights for Tuesday, July 28 1. Chip stocks are facing challenges as South Korea’s key Kospi Index dropped nearly 11% overnight. SK Hynix’s shares fell by 4% in the U.S., which pulled down other semiconductor companies with it. There’s a bit of a market split; while SK Hynix is down (not great), crude […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable after the Dow records two consecutive gains: Live updates
Traders were seen working on the American Stock Exchange floor in New York on July 16, 2026. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were mostly stable on Monday evening, following two days of gains for the index. Investors seem to be preparing for a potentially impactful week for large-cap stocks and the impending Federal […]