AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) shares rose 4% in premarket trading on Thursday after the US Department of War awarded the defense contractor a $500 million contract for counter-unmanned aerial systems. The Simi Valley, California-based company received a firm-fixed-price contract to procure commercial counter-unmanned aerial systems and counter small-unmanned aerial systems capabilities. According to the Department of
US stocks moved higher on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected June employment report tempered expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, while investors continued to assess the outlook for inflation and economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 256 points, or 0.49%. The S&P 500 rose 0.39%, while Nasdaq Composite added 0.24%. The closely
Tesla (TSLA) reported second-quarter vehicle deliveries that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations on Thursday, signaling a significant rebound in demand as the electric-vehicle maker navigates an increasingly competitive global market. The company delivered 480,126 vehicles worldwide during the second quarter, according to a statement released Thursday. The result came in well above analyst expectations. FactSet
The Kospi Index is stuck in a local bear market after falling 21% from its year-to-date high. It ended the week at 7,475, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 9,387. This article highlights some of the top catalysts for South Korean stocks this week. Kospi Index chart | Source: TradingView Kospi Index to react
The FTSE 100 Index remained in a tight range in June as investors focused on the UK’s political situation, Bank of England (BoE) action, and the US and Iran situation. It rose to 10,500 points, up by 3.70% from its lowest level in June. This article explores the top Footsie shares to watch in July.
In 2024, Klarna made headlines when it announced its AI agent could handle the workload of 700 customer service representatives. The Swedish fintech company also said its OpenAI-powered assistant matched human agents on customer satisfaction scores. Cut to last year, when founder and Chief Executive Officer Sebastian Siemiatkowski revealed that Klarna was once again recruiting
The DAX Index has remained resilient in recent months and is gradually attempting to retest its all-time high of 25,510. It has climbed nearly 15% from its lowest level this year. This period of consolidation could pave the way for further gains, as the index has formed an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern—a bullish technical signal. This
Nike shares fell 4% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the sportswear giant’s latest quarterly results failed to convince investors that its turnaround under Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill is gathering pace. Although Nike topped Wall Street expectations for both earnings and revenue, a cautious outlook for the coming quarters, persistent weakness in China and
July has a strong track record for US equities, and investors are entering the month with four familiar names back in focus. The S&P 500 has historically posted its best average monthly gain in July, while technology-heavy indexes have often benefited from early-month momentum before earnings season takes over. That does not make a rally
US equity futures began the new quarter with a more guarded tone, even after Wall Street ended June on a strong note. The problem is not just geopolitics, though the stalled US-Iran diplomacy in Doha is keeping traders alert. The bigger issue is that the macro backdrop is becoming less friendly. A resilient labour market,