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From Klarna to Ford: why companies are bringing humans back after betting big on AI

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

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Top DAX Index stocks for July: Volkswagen, Rheinmetall, Deutsche Bank, Zalando

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

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Nike stock: why did a rare earnings beat fail to lift shares?

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

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Summer rally pattern: 4 stocks with historical edge in early July

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

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Dow futures fall 170 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

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,

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Shutterstock stock plunges 30% as Getty Images scraps $3.7B merger

Shutterstock (SSTK) shares plunged more than 30% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Getty Images abandoned its planned $3.7 billion merger with the company, ending a deal that was expected to create one of the world’s largest licensed visual content providers. Getty Images shares were also lower, falling more than 5% in premarket trading following

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S&P 500 Index, VOO, and SPY outlook for July 2026: Key catalysts to watch

The S&P 500 Index had a difficult performance in June this year, slipping by about 1.1%. It ended the month at 7,500, up by 18% from its lowest level this year, and a few points below the all-time high of 7,613. This article provides an SPX Index forecast and that of its ETFs like VOO,

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Dow falls 250 points as chip stocks slide, US-Iran tensions rise

US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits in semiconductor stocks following a record-breaking first half of 2026, while renewed US-Iran tensions and expectations of tighter monetary policy also weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 253 points. The S&P 500 slipped 0.46% while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.68%. Semiconductor stocks

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ServiceNow stock jumps after Guggenheim upgrade despite AI concerns

ServiceNow NOW and Salesforce shares climbed 5% on Wednesday after Guggenheim upgraded the software companies, arguing that their valuations have become attractive despite ongoing risks posed by artificial intelligence. The upgrade comes after a difficult year for enterprise software stocks, with investors reassessing growth prospects as AI reshapes the industry. ServiceNow shares are down 33%

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S&P 500, SPY, VOO ETF: The 4 catalysts that could move markets this week

The S&P 500 Index continued rising and neared its all-time high on Friday as some big tech companies like Nvidia and AMD rebounded. It ended the week at 7,575, with its perpetual futures on Hyperliquid ticking downwards today. This article explains some of the top catalysts for the SPX Index and key ETFs like VOO

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