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  • Major European stock indices closed higher, led by technology, industrials and financials, supporting risk-on sentiment.
  • ASML shares hit an all-time high, boosting Netherlands AEX and chip-sector sentiment.
  • Philadelphia semiconductor index surged about 94% in the first half of 2026 on AI-driven data-center demand.
  • Google unveiled Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash, expanding its Gemini AI text-image and video-generation models.
  • Cleveland Fed chief Beth Hammack said she could support further rate hikes if inflation remains elevated, keeping policy tightening risk alive.
  • Verizon shares plunged after disclosure of a $700–800 million Q2 non-cash loss tied to an international JV and its Dow exit.

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Oil Edges Higher After Suspected Attack Near Oman Raises Supply Concerns

Oil Edges Higher After Suspected Attack Near Oman Raises Supply Concerns

Oil futures ticked up after a cargo ship was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile near Oman, reviving concerns about the timeline for restoring Middle East crude flows to pre-war levels. Prices had earlier hit their lowest since Feb. 27 as tanker traffic briefly rose, but the incident and lingering mine-clearance work kept the market on edge.

First Merchants Bank and NCRC Announce New $2 Billion Community Benefits Agreement to Expand Impact Across the Midwest

First Merchants Bank and NCRC Announce New $2 Billion Community Benefits Agreement to Expand Impact Across the Midwest

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) announced a new five-year Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) worth $2.02 billion with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). This agreement commits significant funding towards mortgage lending, small business loans, community development, and philanthropy targeted at low- to moderate-income …

Barclays: Colombia peso likely to find support after presidential run-off

Barclays: Colombia peso likely to find support after presidential run-off

Barclays says the victory of right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's presidential second round points to a more market-oriented administration, supporting the Colombian peso. The bank views the result as mostly reflected in current prices, but notes potential for continued near-term momentum if early policy signals indicate will…

Barclays Sees Czech Koruna Holding Firm as CNB Maintains Hawkish Line

Barclays Sees Czech Koruna Holding Firm as CNB Maintains Hawkish Line

Barclays expects the Czech koruna to stay largely unchanged against the euro while outperforming the Polish zloty over its forecast horizon. The bank attributes this outlook to the Czech National Bank’s firmly hawkish policy stance, inflows into domestic bond markets and the repatriation of returns from the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves.

Denali Therapeutics Sees Surge in Options Activity, Volatility Spikes

Denali Therapeutics Sees Surge in Options Activity, Volatility Spikes

Options trading in Denali Therapeutics Inc. rose to 2,291 contracts by 2:10 p.m. New York time on Thursday, with call activity accounting for the majority of trades. The July 17, 2026 $30 call comprised the largest single series trade, while implied volatility and the 90/110 skew both increased. Shares were modestly higher.

Waymo Establishes German Entity as It Advances Robotaxi Plans in Europe

Waymo Establishes German Entity as It Advances Robotaxi Plans in Europe

Waymo has formally registered a German subsidiary, Waymo Germany GmbH, signaling a concrete step toward expanding its autonomous ride-hailing operations beyond the United States. The company filed the paperwork last month and the entity received registration on June 15. The new entity is authorized to operate driverless ride-hailing services and to…

Supreme Court Term in Review: How This Term Reshaped Authority on Everything From Voting Rights to Tariffs

Supreme Court Term in Review: How This Term Reshaped Authority on Everything From Voting Rights to Tariffs

During its October-to-June term the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on and heard arguments in a broad slate of cases with far-reaching consequences. The justices issued decisions and signaled positions on questions ranging from presidential authority over tariffs, independent-agency removal protections and executive power to fundamental civil rights issue…

Hallador Energy Executive Daniel Hudson Acquires $86,520 in Company Shares

Hallador Energy Executive Daniel Hudson Acquires $86,520 in Company Shares

Daniel Timothy Hudson, a director at Hallador Energy Co (NASDAQ:HNRG), has completed the acquisition of 5,000 shares of common stock, representing a total investment of $86,520. The transactions took place over two consecutive trading days in late June 2026. This insider activity occurs against a backdrop of recent operational and financial reporti…

UK Gilt Yields Slide to Lowest Levels Since April as Rate-Hike Odds Ease

UK Gilt Yields Slide to Lowest Levels Since April as Rate-Hike Odds Ease

British government bond yields fell to their lowest readings since April 17 as markets reduced expectations for near-term Bank of England rate increases. Two-year gilts led the decline, while longer-dated bonds lagged peers in the U.S. and Germany. Traders cited easing oil prices and unresolved questions about inflation and central bank policy as t…

Microsoft to Raise Xbox Console Prices, Ends 2 TB Model

Microsoft to Raise Xbox Console Prices, Ends 2 TB Model

Microsoft will increase prices on select Xbox consoles effective August 1, 2026, raising 512 GB models by $100 and 1 TB models by $150, while discontinuing its 2 TB model. The company cited steep increases in console storage and memory costs and outlined financing, trade-in and refurbished hardware programs to mitigate customer impact.

Microsoft Updates Copilot in Excel with Finance-Focused Skills, New Data Connectors, and Stronger Traceability

Microsoft Updates Copilot in Excel with Finance-Focused Skills, New Data Connectors, and Stronger Traceability

Microsoft announced enhancements to Copilot in Excel aimed at finance teams, introducing reusable 'skills' for common financial processes, expanding third-party financial data connectors, and adding a Plan with Copilot feature plus edit attribution to improve traceability. Several features are generally available to Microsoft 365 Copilot customers,…