The UK’s FTSE 100 rose on Friday, outperforming several global markets amid a broader risk-off sentiment, as investors found reassurance in fresh data indicating that inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East conflict may be less severe than previously feared. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index gained 0.45% by 12:48 pm GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE
US stocks moved lower on Friday as a stronger-than-expected May jobs report dampened expectations for interest rate cuts and triggered renewed selling across semiconductor stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 20 points while the S&P 500 fell about 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.07%. The market reaction followed fresh labor market data
Lululemon Athletica LULU shares fell sharply on Friday after the athletic apparel retailer lowered its annual profit outlook and issued weaker-than-expected sales guidance, deepening investor concerns about the pace of its turnaround efforts. The stock dropped nearly 9% in early trading after the company projected flat to slightly lower revenue for the full year. The
Shares of ServiceTitan TTAN climbed sharply on Friday after the software company delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised its full-year outlook. The results drew a fresh round of bullish commentary from Wall Street analysts. The stock rose more than 7% in trading. The rally marked a sharp reversal for the shares, which had fallen about
Trafigura Group delivered a strong financial performance in the first half of its 2026 financial year, posting a net profit of $4.1 billion despite challenging global conditions marked by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The Singapore-headquartered commodities trader announced its half-year results on 4 June 2026, showcasing broad-based contributions across its major divisions. Strong
India and Venezuela are strengthening their energy partnership, with New Delhi describing the relationship as one of “perfect complementarity” amid severe disruptions in oil supplies from the Middle East caused by the ongoing Gulf crisis. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez visited India this week, holding high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The
Bitcoin is trading near one of its most closely watched long-term technical levels after a sharp selloff pushed the cryptocurrency toward the low-$60,000 region. The decline comes at a time when spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are experiencing an extended period of capital outflows, while liquidations across the crypto market have surged to their highest
Nvidia (NVDA) shares edged lower on Thursday but held up considerably better than many semiconductor peers as investors digested a sharp sector-wide selloff triggered by Broadcom’s earnings report. Nvidia stock fell 0.8% to $214.75 in early trading. While the stock remained under pressure, the decline was modest compared with losses elsewhere in the semiconductor sector.
Technology stocks came under heavy pressure on Thursday after Broadcom’s latest outlook failed to satisfy investors who had been betting on an even faster acceleration in artificial intelligence-related demand. Broadcom shares slumped 15%, putting the semiconductor giant on track to become the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500. The decline quickly spread across the broader
India has announced an INR 100 billion ($1.05 billion) fuel stabilisation fund to protect its airlines from volatile jet fuel prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The move comes as global analysts warn that recent signs of relief in the jet fuel market may prove short-lived, with the peak summer travel season still