Nvidia enters the second half of 2026 facing growing pressure to defend both its market leadership and investor confidence. While the company remains the world’s largest by market capitalisation, its stock has lagged several semiconductor peers this year as investors broaden their focus across the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain. The company continues to benefit
US stocks moved higher on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected June employment report tempered expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, while investors continued to assess the outlook for inflation and economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 256 points, or 0.49%. The S&P 500 rose 0.39%, while Nasdaq Composite added 0.24%. The closely
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched US stock options, giving users direct access to trade options on leading US-listed companies. This makes Bitget the only major crypto exchange currently offering US stock options alongside crypto and CFD markets covering gold, forex, commodities, and indices. Active features include long call and long put
Tesla (TSLA) reported second-quarter vehicle deliveries that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations on Thursday, signaling a significant rebound in demand as the electric-vehicle maker navigates an increasingly competitive global market. The company delivered 480,126 vehicles worldwide during the second quarter, according to a statement released Thursday. The result came in well above analyst expectations. FactSet
Fhenix has acquired Sunscreen, one of the earliest teams focused on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) for Web3, as the company expands its privacy infrastructure for blockchain ecosystems. As part of the deal, Sunscreen founder Ravital Solomon has joined Fhenix to lead the company’s research efforts. The acquisition brings together expertise in TFHE, BFV, encrypted computation
Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) sought to reassure customers and partners after four employees at its Taiwan unit were questioned as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal export of advanced AI servers containing Nvidia chips. The AI server maker issued an open letter on Wednesday stating that it is not a target of
Private-sector hiring slowed more than expected in June as employers added fewer workers ahead of the closely watched monthly government jobs report, while healthcare-related industries continued to account for the bulk of new employment. According to payroll processor ADP, private employers added a seasonally adjusted 98,000 jobs in June, below economists’ expectations of 110,000 and
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits in semiconductor stocks following a record-breaking first half of 2026, while renewed US-Iran tensions and expectations of tighter monetary policy also weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 253 points. The S&P 500 slipped 0.46% while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.68%. Semiconductor stocks
Oobit has expanded its Tether-backed non-custodial crypto payments platform to Guatemala and Paraguay, extending its Latin American footprint as demand for stablecoin-based payments continues to grow across the region. The launch allows users in both countries to spend and send cryptocurrencies anywhere Visa is accepted, covering more than 150 million merchants worldwide across online and
ServiceNow NOW and Salesforce shares climbed 5% on Wednesday after Guggenheim upgraded the software companies, arguing that their valuations have become attractive despite ongoing risks posed by artificial intelligence. The upgrade comes after a difficult year for enterprise software stocks, with investors reassessing growth prospects as AI reshapes the industry. ServiceNow shares are down 33%