Oracle’s Credit Risk Gauge Hits Record High as AI Spending Raises Debt Concerns
Austin, 17 July 2026 – The cost of insuring Oracle’s debt against default has climbed to a fresh record high as credit investors grow increasingly concerned about the…
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US Stock Futures Slide as Deepening Chip Sell-Off Tests AI Rally
New York, 17 July 2026 – US stock index futures fell sharply as a broadening sell-off in semiconductor shares forced investors to reassess elevated artificial intelligence valuations and…
Wall Street Retreats as Semiconductor Sell-Off Overshadows Strong Earnings and Economic Data
New York, 16 July 2026 – US stocks closed lower as renewed selling across semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related companies outweighed strong corporate earnings and encouraging economic data, exposing…
Citadel Securities Invests US$400 Million in Crypto.com at US$20 Billion Valuation
Singapore, 17 July 2026 – Citadel Securities has invested US$400 million in Crypto.com, valuing the digital-asset platform at US$20 billion as traditional financial institutions deepen their involvement in…
Organised Crime Groups Move Billions Through Crypto as Regulatory Gaps Persist
Paris, 16 July 2026 – Organised crime groups are exploiting weaknesses in global cryptocurrency regulation to move billions of dollars in illicit proceeds, intensifying pressure on governments, financial…
Wall Street Advances as Softer Inflation and Earnings Support Risk Appetite
New York, 15 July 2026 – Wall Street ended higher after softer US producer inflation and encouraging corporate earnings reduced near-term interest-rate concerns, helping major indexes recover despite…
ASML Raises 2026 Outlook as AI Demand Drives Chipmaker Expansion
Veldhoven, 15 July 2026 – ASML Holding raised its full-year 2026 outlook after stronger second-quarter results, as artificial intelligence-related investment continues to drive demand for advanced chipmaking equipment…
Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Risks Deepen Supply Concerns
Kuala Lumpur, 15 July 2026 – Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as worsening tensions in the Middle East renewed concerns over energy supply security, keeping investors focused on…
Stripe and Advent’s US$53 Billion PayPal Bid Signals New Fintech Consolidation Wave
New York, 15 July 2026 – Stripe and Advent International have submitted a joint proposal to acquire PayPal Holdings in a deal that would value the digital payments…
CommSec Eyes More Global Tech IPOs After Strong SpaceX Retail Demand
Sydney, 15 July 2026 – Australia’s retail investment market could see more access to major global technology listings after CommSec recorded strong investor demand for the SpaceX offering,…