Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill dozens
The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan interim government.
Iran declares new Hormuz route ‘unacceptable and dangerous,’ warns against ships transiting without approval
The stern warning underscores Tehran’s resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
Oil prices erase wartime gains as supply concerns ease with Hormuz tanker traffic resuming
Oil prices fell as investors bet global crude supplies will improve, as tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf for months have begun leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
Micron is tech’s new margin king as memory crisis pushes company past Nvidia and Meta
Micron said in its earnings report that its gross margin jumped to 84.9% from 39% a year ago.
Inside India newsletter: Meet the humans teaching robots to perform routine tasks, as India finds a way to enter the AI race
Several companies have cropped up in India providing video training data made by humans that is being used to teach robots in the U.S. and China.
SK Hynix surges 11% after filing for blockbuster Nasdaq listing
Shares of South Korean chip giant SK Hynix surged 11% on Thursday after the company said it is seeking to raise as much as $29.4 billion.
South Korea’s IPO bust clouds equity markets as Chaebol structure restrains listings
South Korea’s IPO activity has lagged that of its regional peers as the structure of the market and governance reforms collide.
Trump meets defense CEOs as Iran operations strain U.S. missile stockpiles
The White House is pressing major defense firms to expand missile and munitions output as Iran talks and weapons stockpile concerns put new pressure on the Pentagon’s industrial base.
Qualcomm stock pops 15% after chipmaker almost doubles projection for 2029 non-handset revenue
Qualcomm’s primary business has been smartphones, which accounted for two-thirds of the company’s product revenue in it’s most recent quarter.
These are Schwab’s top three income ideas for the rest of 2026
Collin Martin of Schwab Center for Financial Research lays out where he sees the best opportunity for income investors right now.