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US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Wall Street Lower as Netflix Slides Over 10%, T-Mobile Bucks the Trend
US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Ends Lower as Netflix Sinks The US Stock Market Today witnessed broad selling pressure, with major indices finishing sharply lower as investors reacted to weakness in technology stocks. Overall market sentiment remained cautious, dragging Wall Street down by approximately 1.25%. One of the biggest stories of the session was...
Dow Jones
Apple Becomes the World’s Most Valuable Company Again, Overtakes NVIDIA in Global Market Cap
Apple Becomes the World’s Most Valuable Company Again Apple has officially reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing NVIDIA in global market capitalization. The milestone marks another major chapter in the ongoing competition among technology giants leading the artificial intelligence revolution. After months of fierce competition between Apple, NVIDIA and...
Dow Jones
S&P Futures Today: US Stock Futures Fall as Nasdaq Futures Lead Broad Market Decline
S&P Futures Today: Wall Street Signals Weak Opening as Nasdaq Futures Drop Nearly 1% S&P Futures Today are pointing to a weaker start for Wall Street after major U.S. stock index futures moved lower ahead of the next trading session. Investors remain cautious as concerns over corporate earnings, elevated valuations, interest rate expectations, and global...
Commodities
Economic Calendar Today: Key Events Traders Should Watch on July 17
Economic Calendar Today Highlights Major U.S., Eurozone, and Canada Market Events Economic Calendar Today for Friday, July 17, features several important economic releases and speeches that could drive volatility across global financial markets. Investors will closely monitor President Trump’s speech, comments from FOMC Member Philip Jefferson, U.S. housing data, Industrial Production, University of Michigan Consumer...
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SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price: Should Investors Worry or Is This Another Meta-Style Opportunity?
SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price as Investors Question the Company’s Valuation SpaceX Stock is back in the spotlight after dropping below its $135 IPO price, raising fresh concerns among investors about the company’s valuation and future growth. The recent decline has attracted heavy attention from Wall Street, with short sellers increasing bearish bets while...
Dow Jones
US Jobs and Retail Sales Data: Jobless Claims Beat Forecasts While Retail Sales Growth Slows
US Jobs and Retail Sales Data Signals a Strong Labor Market but Slower Consumer Spending US Jobs and Retail Sales Data released on July 16, 2026, painted a mixed picture of the U.S. economy. The labor market remained resilient as Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 208,000, beating economists’ expectations of 217,000 and improving from the...
Business
GE Aerospace Earnings: GE Aerospace Beats Q2 Expectations, Raises Profit Outlook Despite Stock Decline
GE Aerospace Earnings Beat Expectations as Profit Outlook Improves, but Stock Slips GE Aerospace Earnings are making headlines after the aviation giant reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, raised its full-year profit guidance, and highlighted continued strength in commercial aviation demand. Despite the impressive financial performance, GE Aerospace shares declined following the earnings release, surprising many...
Business
Trump Warns of Expanding Strikes Against Iran Next Week: Rising Middle East Tensions Put Global Markets on Alert
Trump Warns of Expanding Strikes Against Iran as Middle East Tensions Rise Trump Warns of Expanding Strikes Against Iran, according to reports citing comments made during an interview with Fox News. The statement has intensified concerns over a broader military conflict in the Middle East and immediately placed global financial markets, energy traders, and geopolitical...
Business
Economic Calendar Today (July 16, 2026): US Retail Sales, UK GDP, Unemployment Claims & FOMC Speeches in Focus
Economic Calendar Today (July 16, 2026): US Retail Sales, UK GDP & Fed Speakers Take Center Stage Economic Calendar Today for July 16, 2026, features several high-impact economic events that could influence the US dollar, stock markets, forex, gold prices, and bond yields. Investors will closely monitor US Retail Sales, Core Retail Sales, UK GDP,...