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The Texas Stock Exchange has launched trading, positioning itself as the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ's duopoly in U.S. stock trading.

AI stocks declined globally, dragging down major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones. Samsung Electronics, Micron Technology, and Intel saw significant drops, while rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz added pressure to markets.

AI stocks fell sharply, dragging down global markets including the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones. Samsung Electronics dropped 6.9% in South Korea despite strong quarterly results, while Micron and Nvidia also declined. Concerns about overvaluation and AI's profitability, along with rising oil prices and corporate news, weighed on investor sentiment.

AI stocks declined sharply on Wall Street despite Samsung Electronics' strong Q2 profit forecast, as investors questioned the sustainability of AI sector valuations. The Nasdaq fell 1.2% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.6%, led by heavy losses in AI-related companies like Micron Technology and Nvidia. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz further pressured markets.

AI stocks declined sharply, dragging down the Nasdaq and S&P 500 while the Dow rose. Asian markets, particularly South Korea's Kospi, fell significantly due to Samsung Electronics' 6.9% drop. U.S. semiconductor and tech stocks like Micron, Broadcom, and Western Digital also slid, reflecting broader AI sector volatility.

World markets were mixed as Korean shares slumped despite an AI-driven rebound on Wall Street. South Korea's Kospi fell 4.9%, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix losing significant ground, while AI stocks faced volatility amid concerns about overvaluation. SK Hynix plans a $28 billion U.S. IPO, and Broadcom's partnership with Apple boosted the S&P 500.

World markets showed mixed results with Korean shares slumping despite an AI-driven rebound in U.S. markets. South Korea's Kospi fell 4.9% as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares declined, while AI stocks on Wall Street rose. SK Hynix plans a $28 billion U.S. IPO as concerns over AI stock valuations persist.

Asian markets retreated with South Korea's Kospi dropping nearly 5% despite a Wall Street AI-led rebound. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares fell sharply, with analysts citing foreign investor rebalancing and AI sector volatility. SK Hynix plans a $28 billion Nasdaq listing, while other Asian indices like the Nikkei and Hang Seng also declined.

Asian markets declined, with South Korea's Kospi dropping 7.6% despite a rebound in AI stocks that pushed the S&P 500 near a record. Samsung and SK Hynix stocks fell despite strong earnings, reflecting concerns over AI sector volatility and investment sustainability.

Asian markets retreated, with South Korea's Kospi dropping 7.6% despite AI stocks rebounding on Wall Street, which pushed the S&P 500 near a record. Samsung and SK Hynix shares fell despite strong earnings, raising concerns about AI sector overvaluation. SK Hynix plans a $28 billion U.S. IPO, and AI-related companies like Broadcom and TeraWulf saw mixed performance.

President Donald Trump rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to mark the launch of Trump Accounts. Joe Lavorgna, Chief Economist of SMBC Americas, joined to discuss.

President Donald Trump launched Trump Accounts, a children’s investment program, by ringing the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. The Treasury Department reported 6 million children enrolled, with $1.4 billion in federal seed money allocated for eligible participants, while the Dell family pledged $6.25 billion to fund accounts for lower-income families.

President Trump indicated openness to including Bitcoin in Trump Accounts, a new savings program, and described himself as 'a big fan of crypto.' He emphasized the strategic importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency to counter China and highlighted Bitcoin's growing influence and appeal.

Trump rang the opening bells of the NYSE and Nasdaq from the White House to launch Trump Accounts for children. Both exchanges jointly participated in the event.

Donald Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange bell from the White House to mark the first trading day for 'Trump accounts,' a government initiative providing children with $1,000 investment accounts. The event involved leaders from the NYSE and Nasdaq at the Oval Office, marking the first joint exchange opening and the first bell-ringing at the White House.

President Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office, symbolically linking his presidency to stock market gains. The act reflects his increasing association of his leadership with financial market performance.

President Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office, symbolizing his association of his presidency with stock market gains.

President Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office, symbolizing his association of his presidency with stock market performance.

President Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office, symbolizing his association of his presidency with stock market gains.

President Donald Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, linking his presidency to stock market gains amid criticism of his economic leadership. The event promotes 'Trump Accounts,' a policy from the 2025 tax and spending cuts bill aimed at increasing stock index investments for children, while inflation and rising consumer prices have hurt Trump's approval ratings.

President Donald Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells from the Oval Office, linking his presidency to stock market gains. He promotes Trump Accounts, part of a 2025 tax bill aimed at expanding stock index investments for children. Despite market gains, his economic leadership approval stands at 33%, with inflation eroding public support.

President Donald Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells from the Oval Office, emphasizing stock market gains as part of his economic agenda. He promotes Trump Accounts to expand stock index investments for children, despite 33% approval for his economic leadership. The S&P 500 rose 17.9% in 2025, but rising inflation has hurt his public support.

President Donald Trump is ringing the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office. The event ties his presidency to stock market gains.

President Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells, linking his presidency to stock market gains amid low public approval for his economic leadership. Trump promotes 'Trump Accounts' to expand stock market exposure, but 38% of Americans currently do not own stocks. The S&P 500 has seen significant gains in recent years, though inflation remains a political challenge for Trump.

The Trump administration launched 'Trump Accounts' for children, offering $1,000 in seed money for those born during Trump’s term, with over 6 million kids already enrolled. Officials plan to promote the accounts through partnerships, billboards, and collaborations, and Elon Musk is reportedly in talks to contribute stock to the program.

President Trump will host New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq officials in the Oval Office on Monday for an opening bell ceremony. The Treasury Department launched 'Trump Accounts' on July 4, allowing contributions through an app for parents to fund children's investment accounts.

SK Hynix, a South Korean chipmaker and top supplier of high-bandwidth memory to Nvidia, is set to debut on the U.S. Nasdaq with a $29 billion IPO after its Korean-listed stock surged 770% in a year. The listing could signal market sentiment for AI-driven equities amid concerns about volatility and sustainability, as prior comments from SK Hynix triggered sharp declines in global stock indexes.

SK Hynix is pursuing a $29 billion U.S. stock-market listing to compete in the AI memory chip sector and improve its valuation. The listing aims to provide U.S. investors direct access to SK Hynix shares, addressing challenges with existing South Korea-listed shares and unsponsored ADRs. The move coincides with strong demand for high-bandwidth memory chips driven by AI data centers.

IQM, a full-stack quantum company from Finland, went public on the Nasdaq at a valuation of about $1.9 billion. The company is described as Europe’s first public quantum company.

Wall Street saw modest gains amid mixed jobs data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average setting a new record and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recovering from previous losses. The June jobs report showed weaker labor market growth and downward revisions to prior months, but analysts suggested the data may be misleading due to a 61,000-job drop in the leisure and hospitality sector, which could be revised upward in the coming months.

Wall Street showed mixed performance as chip stocks continued to decline following a sell-off, with oil prices dropping near pre-war levels. Asian markets, including South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei 225, fell sharply amid concerns over potential AI chip supply gluts and barriers to AI adoption.

The Trump sons' American Bitcoin stock dropped 8.4% before a reverse stock split intended to maintain its Nasdaq listing. The move aims to buoy shares and prevent delisting.

Bending Spoons, the owner of AOL, Eventbrite, and Vimeo, raised $1.7 billion through a Wall Street IPO, with its stock surging 41% on Nasdaq. The company focuses on acquiring and revitalizing troubled tech firms using AI, generating $601 million in revenue and $27.5 million net income in early 2026.

Bending Spoons, the owner of AOL, Eventbrite, and Vimeo, raised $1.7 billion in its Wall Street IPO. The stock surged 41% on its first day, reaching a $25.5 billion market value, as the company plans to use proceeds for new acquisitions. Bending Spoons focuses on acquiring and overhauling struggling tech companies, leveraging AI and subscription-based revenue models.

Bending Spoons, the owner of AOL, Eventbrite, and Vimeo, raised $1.7 billion through a Wall Street IPO, with shares surging 41% on debut. The company focuses on acquiring and overhauling troubled tech firms using AI, generating $601 million in revenue and $27.5 million net income in early 2026.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 11% in the first half, outperforming only Indonesia's major markets, while China's CSI 300 rose 7.6% but lagged behind global indices like the US Nasdaq (20%) and S&P 500 (9.6%). The decline was attributed to missing the AI boom and concerns over China's economy.

A rally in chipmakers boosted Wall Street for a second day, with the Nasdaq rising 1.5% and the Dow hitting a third straight record. Colombia's central bank surprised markets with a larger-than-expected rate hike, highlighting ongoing inflation challenges in Latin America.

The AI trade extended for a second day, with US chips surging as Nvidia, AMD, and Intel rose on strong guidance. The Nasdaq gained 1.52% while the Dow closed at a record, but Brazil's market slipped again.

Nasdaq partners with Pyth to distribute its TotalView market data to blockchain applications and other software platforms via Pyth's marketplace. The collaboration aims to expand access to Nasdaq's market data on blockchain networks.

Susquehanna Investment Group is seeking $70 million from 100 unnamed defendants it alleges engaged in insider trading ahead of China's crackdown on offshore brokers. The trades, primarily through Interactive Brokers, involved options that profited as shares of Nasdaq-listed brokers fell following a regulatory announcement by China's financial regulator.