Esteban Tesson
Journalist
Barrick gets Newmont's approval to list its North American assets
Barrick Mining has cleared a major hurdle in its plan to take its North American gold business public by reaching a $1.95bn deal with Newmont. The progress comes as the group posted quarterly profit below expectations, weighed down by a sharp rise in costs despite a surge in gold prices.
August 10, 2026 at 08:17 pm
Disney+ and Hulu step up video podcast push with iHeartMedia
Disney+ and Hulu have struck a partnership with iHeartMedia to stream video versions of six podcasts, bolstering their libraries in a fast-growing streaming format. The move is designed to attract and retain more users as Netflix and HBO Max also invest in this market. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
August 10, 2026 at 05:43 pm
Microchip Technology beats expectations on data centers and industrial demand
Microchip Technology delivered second-quarter guidance above Wall Street expectations, supported by demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence-related data centers. The company is also benefiting from a rebound in its industrial and automotive markets, while aerospace and defense spending remains solid against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions.
August 06, 2026 at 11:37 pm
Instacart forecasts a stronger-than-expected third quarter on steady demand
Instacart raised its third-quarter outlook, projecting gross transaction value (GTV) and adjusted operating profit above Wall Street expectations. The company is benefiting from steady demand for online grocery delivery, as consumers prioritize competitively priced shopping and fast delivery services amid continued pressure on their purchasing power. The stock is up more than 10% in extended trading.
August 06, 2026 at 09:22 pm
Mike Joo leaves Bank of America after twenty years with the group
Bank of America is losing one of its top executives with the departure of Mike Joo, global co-head of investment banking, who is joining another company. The move comes as the bank pursues an active hiring strategy to bolster its advisory teams, amid strong activity in the mergers and acquisitions market.
August 06, 2026 at 06:53 pm
Alphabet readies a bond sale of up to $25bn to fund AI
Alphabet plans to raise between $20bn and $25bn in the US bond market to support its massive investments in artificial intelligence. The deal comes as the group's spending surge weighs on cash flow and fuels investor questions.
August 06, 2026 at 04:35 pm
Sandisk sees a better-than-expected quarter on AI-driven memory demand
Sandisk posted revenue and profit guidance above expectations, supported by strong demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers. Despite the upbeat outlook, the stock fell 6% after the Wall Street close, as investors stayed cautious after the shares' sharp run-up this year.
August 05, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Western Digital forecasts a strong quarter, but the market is still left wanting
Western Digital posted revenue and profit guidance above expectations for the current quarter, lifted by demand from AI-focused data centers. Despite that outlook, the stock fell after the close on Wall Street, as investors judged that expectations were already largely priced in.
August 05, 2026 at 10:08 pm
STMicro, a standout performer atop Paris and Europe
The underlying trend around artificial intelligence continues to gather pace and is clearly benefiting the Franco-Italian group, which has secured a prime position in the silicon photonics supply chain. Since the start of the year, the stock has surged 108% on the Paris stock exchange.
August 05, 2026 at 03:44 pm
STMicro, a standout performance over Paris and Europe
The underlying momentum around artificial intelligence continues to run hot and is clearly benefiting the Franco-Italian group, which has secured a prime position in the silicon photonics supply chain. Since the start of the year, the stock has surged 108% on the Paris exchange.
August 05, 2026 at 02:20 pm
Pinterest expects its growth to slow amid intensifying ad competition
Pinterest posted better-than-expected second-quarter results, but is forecasting more moderate revenue growth in the current quarter. The company is facing tougher competition in digital advertising, despite its investments in artificial intelligence.
August 04, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Lucid disappoints in the second quarter and rolls out a turnaround plan
Lucid posted results below expectations and unveiled a sweeping reorganization aimed at cutting costs and improving cash flow. The electric-vehicle maker is betting on a new strategy under its new CEO, while continuing its robotaxi ambitions and international expansion.
August 04, 2026 at 10:08 pm
AMD beats expectations on AI, but its stock falls on the market
AMD posted revenue guidance above expectations and delivered solid results, driven by strong demand for chips for artificial intelligence data centers. Despite that performance, investors punished the stock, which fell more than 7% after the close on Wall Street.
August 04, 2026 at 09:44 pm
SpaceX posts a strong market debut powered by Starlink and artificial intelligence
In its first results as a publicly listed company, SpaceX delivered strong revenue growth, driven by Starlink and its artificial intelligence related businesses. Investors, however, remain focused on the group's heavy investment needs, the expiration of the post-IPO lockup period and the profitability outlook for its new ventures.
August 04, 2026 at 09:26 pm
Chipotle slides on the stock market after a potential link to a salmonella outbreak
Chipotle Mexican Grill saw its shares fall nearly 8% after announcing the temporary removal of jalapeño peppers from its Minnesota restaurants. The move follows reports suggesting that a batch of the ingredient could be linked to a salmonella outbreak. The company said its traceability system quickly identified the affected jalapeños, which were replaced with products from other suppliers.
August 04, 2026 at 07:28 pm
Wall Street in the green following earnings announcements
Major US indexes are trading higher this Tuesday, with fresh records for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones, while the Nasdaq 100 is up over 2%. Strong results from Palantir and Caterpillar are supporting the move, against a backdrop also shaped by renewed optimism on the geopolitical front.
August 04, 2026 at 06:40 pm
Snap jumps after better-than-expected results and encouraging outlook
Snap posted quarterly results above expectations and issued solid guidance for the current quarter, supported by a rebound in advertising activity and growth in its subscription revenue. The stock is up about 10% after the close on Wall Street.
August 03, 2026 at 09:52 pm
KKR close to an agreement to buy Integer Holdings
KKR is said to be on the verge of sealing the acquisition of Integer Holdings, a contract manufacturer of medical devices, according to The Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter. A bid could be announced as soon as next week and would value the company at about $127 per share.
July 31, 2026 at 08:58 pm
Chime to cut 10% of its workforce to speed its AI-driven transformation
Fintech Chime will reduce its workforce by about 10% to streamline its organization and capitalize on productivity gains tied to artificial intelligence. The move fits a broader trend of companies across the financial sector tightening operations.
July 31, 2026 at 07:47 pm
NXP considers acquiring chip designer Ambarella
NXP Semiconductors is in talks to acquire Ambarella, according to the Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter. Following the report, Ambarella shares jumped nearly 18%, while NXP stock fell more than 3%. Ambarella's market capitalization stands at about $3.25bn. Talks are ongoing and may not result in a transaction.
July 31, 2026 at 06:48 pm
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