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Goldman Sachs Warns of S&P 500 Fragility as AI Spending Drives Half of Earnings Growth
NEW YORK — Artificial intelligence capital expenditures are currently fueling approximately half of the earnings growth across the S&P 500, creating a significant concentration risk for the broader U....
Oil Benchmarks Surpass $100 as Middle East Disruptions and Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Tighten Supply
LONDON — Global oil prices surged past the psychological $100-per-barrel threshold this week, driven by severe disruptions to Middle Eastern flows and the critical shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West...
Realty Income and Agree Realty Face Comparative Scrutiny for Retirement Portfolios
NEW YORK — A detailed financial analysis released Friday compares two of the nation's largest net lease real estate investment trusts, Realty Income Corp. and Agree Realty Corp., as investors seek sta...
Morgan Stanley, Evercore Launch AI Tool to Automate Junior Analyst Tasks
SAN FRANCISCO — Morgan Stanley and Evercore Group have partnered with artificial intelligence developer OpenAI to launch a specialized financial services version of ChatGPT, a tool designed to automat...
Indian Stock Markets to Observe Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday on Sept. 14
MUMBAI — India's two primary equity exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will remain closed for trading on Monday, September 14, 2026, in observance of Gan...
Altria Raises Quarterly Dividend to $1.11 Despite Volume Decline
VIENNA, Sept. 13 (AP) — Altria Group Inc. announced on Saturday that it is raising its quarterly dividend to $1.11 per share, a move that underscores the tobacco giant's pricing power even as domestic...
Wall Street Focuses on Fed Signals and Corporate Outlooks Ahead of Key Week
NEW YORK — Investors are bracing for a pivotal week in the U.S. financial markets as analysts highlight a convergence of critical economic data, Federal Reserve deliberations, and major corporate conf...
SemiAnalysis Projects NVIDIA Cash Holdings to Reach $1.4 Trillion by 2031
SAN FRANCISCO — Research firm SemiAnalysis projects that semiconductor giant NVIDIA Corp could accumulate approximately $1.4 trillion in cash and short-term investments by fiscal year 2031, driven by ...
OpenAI Delays IPO Beyond 2026 Amid Safety Priorities and Market Risks
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI has officially pushed back its planned initial public offering to a date beyond 2026, with CEO Sam Altman citing unfavorable market timing and the need to prioritize safety over...
Oracle Co-founder Ellison Halts $7.5 Billion Stock Sale Plan Citing Undervaluation
SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp. co-founder and chief technology officer Larry Ellison has canceled a preannounced plan to sell approximately $7.5 billion worth of the company's stock, halting a major div...
Wall Street Margin Debt Hits Record High Before July Dip Amid Bubble Fears
NEW YORK — Outstanding margin debt on Wall Street reached an all-time high of $1.502 trillion in June 2026 before retreating slightly to $1.417 trillion in July, sparking renewed concerns among invest...
Analyst Cites Historical Data to Frame Market Sell-offs as Long-Term Opportunities
NEW YORK — A new analysis published on Sunday argues that stock market sell-offs historically create superior long-term investment opportunities for individuals with extended time horizons. The report...
UK Investor Buys Intuitive Surgical Shares Amid Market Decline
LONDON — Stephen Wright executed a purchase of £5,175 worth of shares in Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) on Saturday morning, capitalizing on a recent downturn in global equity markets to acqui...
Federal Reserve Poised for Rate Hike Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as policymakers confront persistent inflation and a resilient labor market, with market pricing indicating an 8...
South Korea's Main Exchange Extends Trading Hours Into Evening to Capture Global Demand
SEOUL — The Korea Exchange announced on Friday that it will extend trading hours for nearly all local stocks into the evening, a move designed to better align with global markets and capture sustained...
Tidal Investments Increases SoFi Holdings by 39% in Second Quarter
NEW YORK — Tidal Investments LLC significantly expanded its position in SoFi Technologies, Inc. during the second quarter of 2026, increasing its shareholding by 39.0 percent, according to a regulator...
Winton Group Cuts Hanmi Financial Stake by Over Half in Second Quarter
NEW YORK (AP) — Winton Group Ltd. significantly reduced its equity position in Hanmi Financial Corporation during the second quarter of 2026, trimming holdings by 56.0 percent. The move marks a substa...
South Korea's National Pension Service Cuts Expand Energy Stake by Over Half
SEOUL — The National Pension Service of South Korea significantly reduced its equity stake in U.S. renewable energy firm Expand Energy Corporation during the second quarter, trimming its holdings by a...
Corient Private Wealth Trims Gilead Sciences Stake by Over 13% in Second Quarter
NEW YORK — Corient Private Wealth LP reduced its holdings in Gilead Sciences, Inc. by 13.1 percent during the second quarter of 2026, marking a notable adjustment to its portfolio in the pharmaceutica...
Amundi Surges TXNM Energy Stake by Over 1,900% in Second Quarter
NEW YORK — Amundi, the global asset management firm, dramatically increased its holdings in TXNM Energy, Inc. during the second quarter of 2026, boosting its position by 1,911.2%. The massive accumula...
XPeng Stock Slides Nearly 50% as Firm Pushes Autonomous and Robotics Ambitions
SHENZHEN, China — XPeng Inc. shares have fallen approximately 49% year-to-date as the electric vehicle manufacturer accelerates its pivot toward autonomous taxi services and humanoid robotics. The Gua...
Wall Street Zen Upgrades Investar Stock to Buy Rating
NEW YORK — Wall Street Zen upgraded its rating on Investar Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: ISTR) from "hold" to "buy" on Sunday, signaling a shift in the firm's outlook for the financial services company. The ...
Engineers Gate Manager LP Increases Mueller Industries Stake by 169%
NEW YORK — Engineers Gate Manager LP significantly expanded its position in Mueller Industries, Inc. during the second quarter of 2026, increasing its holdings by 169.1% to acquire a total of 35,950 s...
Squarepoint Ops Increases Carter's Stake by Over 114% in Second Quarter
NEW YORK — Squarepoint Ops LLC significantly expanded its financial position in children's apparel giant Carter's, Inc. (NYSE: CRI) during the second quarter of 2026, increasing its holdings by 114.7 ...
Engineers Gate Manager LP Cuts Bloom Energy Stake by Over 60% in Second Quarter
NEW YORK — Engineers Gate Manager LP significantly reduced its investment in Bloom Energy Corporation during the second quarter, selling off 63.1% of its holdings in the fuel cell technology firm. The...
Engineers Gate Manager LP Cuts Best Buy Stake by Over 80% in Second Quarter
NEW YORK — Engineers Gate Manager LP significantly reduced its equity position in Best Buy Co., Inc. during the second quarter of 2026, trimming its holdings by 82.1 percent. The move marks a substant...
Baird Financial Group Increases CDW Corporation Stake by Nearly 70% in Q2
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (AP) — Baird Financial Group Inc. significantly expanded its equity position in CDW Corporation during the second quarter of 2026, boosting its holdings by 69.7% according to a regu...
Wall Street Zen Downgrades BorgWarner to Hold Amid Unclear Market Shifts
NEW YORK — Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of BorgWarner Inc. on Friday, moving the automotive parts manufacturer from a 'buy' rating to a 'hold' designation. The adjustment, announced early in the ...
Salehi Says Ukraine War Accelerates Shift Away from Dollar-Based Trade System
NEW DELHI — The war in Ukraine has fundamentally transformed global financial architecture, accelerating a strategic pivot by China, Iran, and other nations toward an alternative trading system design...
Ruane Highlights Disconnect Between UK Market Gains and Economic Weakness
LONDON (AP) — Christopher Ruane, a prominent investment strategist, warned on Friday that the United Kingdom's stock market is trading at levels significantly detached from the country's underlying ec...