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US exchanges to see volume boost, but regulatory stance to take center stage

US exchanges to see volume boost, but regulatory stance to take center stage

By Utkarsh Shetti July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. exchanges will this week start reporting results, which will see a boost from volatility-driven trading volumes, but analysts are likely to weigh that against worries over the regulatory environment and potential higher competition from newer entrants.

Northrop Grumman raises 2026 forecasts on strong weapons demand

Northrop Grumman raises 2026 forecasts on strong weapons demand

By Mike Stone and Aishwarya Jain July 21 (Reuters) - Defense supplier Northrop Grumman on Tuesday lifted its 2026 sales and adjusted profit forecast, supported by sustained demand for weapons amid a wave of global geopolitical conflicts. U.S.

Wall St futures gain on Iran ceasefire hopes; earnings in focus

Wall St futures gain on Iran ceasefire hopes; earnings in focus

July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as renewed mediation efforts in the Middle East lifted sentiment, while investors looked ahead to corporate earnings that could prove pivotal for the AI market as it navigates ongoing pressures.

Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of last week's sharp losses

Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of last week's sharp losses

Wall Street is holding steadier, as AI stocks trim some of their sharp recent losses

Halliburton tumbles on tepid revenue forecast, Middle East recovery warning

Halliburton tumbles on tepid revenue forecast, Middle East recovery warning

By Vallari Srivastava July 21 (Reuters) - Halliburton shares fell more than 6% on Tuesday after the U.S. oilfield services provider forecast weaker third-quarter revenue and flagged uncertainty about the pace of recovery in the Middle East.

Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom

Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom

July 21 (Reuters) - Brokerage firm Charles Schwab posted a record second-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by robust trading activity and increased asset management fees.

Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses

Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses

Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading as AI stocks trimmed some of their sharp recent losses

Equities gain with chipmakers; oil rises to 5-week high

Equities gain with chipmakers; oil rises to 5-week high

By Caroline Valetkevitch and Ankur Banerjee NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, July 21 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes rose on Tuesday with the Nasdaq and chipmaker shares surging, while oil prices climbed to a five-week high amid rising tensions in the Iran conflict. Benchmark 10-year U.S.

3M boosts annual profit forecast driven by resilient industrial unit

3M boosts annual profit forecast driven by resilient industrial unit

July 21 (Reuters) - 3M lifted its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday on the back of cost-control measures, price hikes and continuing strength in its safety & industrial business, sending shares of the industrial giant up 6% in premarket trading.

Wall Street holds steadier as chip companies swing back upward

Wall Street holds steadier as chip companies swing back upward

Wall Street is holding steadier, as stocks of chip companies and other winners of the artificial intelligence-boom swing back upward on their roller-coaster ride

U.S. Stock Market Faces Weekly Losses Amid Semiconductor Pressure and Middle East Tensions

U.S. Stock Market Faces Weekly Losses Amid Semiconductor Pressure and Middle East Tensions

U.S. Stock Market Faces Weekly Losses Amid Semiconductor Pressure and Middle East Tensions

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed fighting in the Middle East

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed fighting in the Middle East

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - U.S. gasoline pump prices crossed the $4 a gallon mark on Monday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran further disrupt energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies.