Hedge funds circle UK stocks as new PM Andy Burnham pledges 'new economic model'
Hedge fund short-sellers have ramped up bets against U.K.-listed stocks this year, with disclosed positions surging fivefold in the first half of 2026.
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The late James Van Der Beek’s former Beverly Hills home up for rent for $13,950 a month
Hollywood has suffered through some pretty significant, high-profile celebrity deaths in the last 12 months. There have been deaths from long illnesses, tragic passings that seemingly struck suddenly and multiple murder…
Analysis-Chipmaker CXMT debut spotlights China's state-funded path to tech power
BEIJING, July 23 (Reuters) - Chipmaker CXMT's high-profile debut next week will mark a major milestone for China's state-led funding model, highlighting how government capital can transform a strategic technology startu…
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Arabian oil tankers as Rubio says Iran not ready to make a deal
The Tehran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to open up a new front in the Middle East conflict as the U.S. completed its 12th consecutive night of strikes …
Inside India newsletter: Skyroot rocket puts India alongside U.S., China in private orbital launch
Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest-growing large economy.
The oil spike everyone feared never showed up
Forecasting is mostly a way of buying peace of mind. You want a number for the worst case so you can decide how frightened to be, and once you have that number, you quietly stop thinking and start bracing for it.
Macquarie taps veteran Greg Ward to succeed high-profile CEO Wikramanayake
SYDNEY, July 23 (Reuters) – Australia’s top investment bank Macquarie Group on Thursday appointed long-serving executive Greg Ward to replace retiring CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, a decision investors said showed confiden…
Gen Z protests led by India’s 'Cockroach party' are testing Modi’s leadership
Thousands of Gen Z student protestors, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, a pseudo-political outfit, continued to gather in New Delhi on Wednesday even as authorities have cracked down on the movement.
Alphabet and Tesla test Wall Street's patience as AI spending overshadows growth
When Alphabet and Tesla kicked off tech earnings season on Wednesday, one theme became immediately clear: AI spending is under a microscope.
Northrim BanCorp (NRIM) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Northrim BanCorp (NRIM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted f…
See Which Recent 13F Filers Hold GS
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 49 most recent 13F filings for the 06/30/2026 reporting period, and noticed that Goldman Sachs Group Inc (Symbol: GS) was held by 16 of these funds. When hed…
Chip firm priced as China's most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platform
Crypto traders are pricing China's largest memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies, at levels that would make it the most valuable company listed on the mainland, days before its record Shanghai debut.
Silver and gold prices stage a cautious rebound — but analysts see slim hopes for a sustained rally
Precious metals have rallied in recent days after a sustained period of selling pressure, but analysts say gold and silver prices could face a difficult path back to all-time highs achieved earlier this year.
The bull market faces higher likelihood of a Fed rate hike as Iran crisis intensifies
The escalating US-Iran conflict has triggered a surge in safe-haven demand for precious metals, with silver positioned to benefit alongside gold as investors seek refuge from geopolitical uncertainty. While gold often c…
ServiceNow’s stock rises as earnings show momentum in cybersecurity
ServiceNow (NOW) has become one of the clearest examples of how the market is reevaluating software stocks in 2026. The company is still posting strong revenue growth, but investors have become more cautious as newer AI…
Oil extends gains as Trump threatens strikes on critical Iranian infrastructure
Oil prices rose Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure in response to any attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a further escalation in the conf…
Improved Monsoon Rains in India Undercut Sugar Prices
Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday as India’s monsoon rains continue to improve. India’s Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday that India’s cumulative monsoon rainfall was 19% below normal as of July 22, …
Stock Indexes Mixed Ahead of Alphabet’s Earnings
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.29%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.0…
Corn Posts Midweek Rally
Corn futures rallied 8 to 9 1/2 cents into the Wednesday close, holding within 2 cents of the intraday highs across most contracts. Deferred contracts were fractionally to 4 ½ cents higher. Spillover support from wheat …
Brazil Coffee Harvest Pressures Weigh on Prices
September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Wednesday closed down -5.45 (-1.69%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed down -22 (-0.58%).
Southwest Airlines' third-quarter forecast falls short as fuel bill climbs
Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit from last year as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab, but its outlook for the summer fell below Wall Street …
Cotton Extends Gains on Wednesday
Cotton futures saw gains of 42 to 91 points across most contracts on Wednesday session. Crude oil is up another $2.14 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.061.
Stocks Settle Lower as Crude Oil Prices Jump
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.54%. September E-mini S&P futures …
U.S. signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia
The U.S. signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to develop a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom.