US stocks

Will positive earnings surprises drive equities prices higher?

Opinion & Features

CIO CORNER

Why global equities can continue to rally as bond yields rise

The expected earnings growth following capital deployments in key markets is seen as a driver

2026-08-18T07:00:00.000Z

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 272.63 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 53,459.78 on Monday.

Capital Markets & Currencies

US stocks: Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

All three major indices closed lower for the day

2026-08-17T21:42:28.000Z

The recent rebound in the Philadelphia SOX came after reassurance from hyperscalers on AI capital expenditures and deleveraging of crowded positions in the semiconductor sector.

Companies & Markets

Philadelphia Semiconductor Index likely to retreat after recent rally

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) is a modified capitalisation-weighted index which tracks the performance of US-listed equities in the semiconductor sector. Following a strong rally in the s...

2026-08-16T23:00:00.000Z

Strong corporate earnings and a resilient economy have helped the bull market absorb the shock.

Companies & Markets

Leveraged ETFs snap back as casino crowd mints US$50 billion

[NEW YORK] Three weeks ago, Wall Street’s casino crowd took a beating. AI stocks buckled, semiconductor shares tumbled and leveraged trades unravelled.

2026-08-15T04:09:47.000Z

Nearly 44% of filers reviewed have trimmed their holdings of the Magnificent Seven group of mega-cap tech firms.

Companies & Markets

Institutional investors reveal cautious approach to tech favourites in US quarterly 13F filings

[PROVIDENCE] Institutional investors pulled back slightly from key stock market segments such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure and mega-cap technology companies during the sec...

2026-08-15T03:36:42.000Z

The S&P 500 declines 0.2% to end the session at 7,785.76 points.

Companies & Markets

US: S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 closed lower on Friday (Aug 14), dipping from a record high and weighed down by Applied Materials, while investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales data.

2026-08-15T00:31:41.000Z