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European shares start August higher on US-Iran diplomacy hopes

European shares start August higher on US-Iran diplomacy hopes

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi August 3 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Monday as oil prices dropped sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were expected later in the day, raising hopes that diplomacy could avert a further escalation in the conflict.
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Wall St futures edge up on Mideast deal hopes; healthcare in focus

Wall St futures edge up on Mideast deal hopes; healthcare in focus

Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as signs of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on crude prices, while investors prepared for another week packed with earnings and economic data.
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AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal, FT reports

AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal, FT reports

Aug 2 (Reuters) - UK drugmaker AstraZeneca has been exploring a deal to combine with U.S. rival Bristol Myers Squibb, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Trump threatens to keep Blanche as acting attorney general, revive 'anti-weaponization' fund

Trump threatens to keep Blanche as acting attorney general, revive 'anti-weaponization' fund

By Ernest Scheyder Aug 1 (Reuters) - If the Senate does not confirm Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, he will stay in his current acting role, President Donald Trump said on Saturday, adding that he would also push Congress to codify a proposed "anti-weaponization" fund that could help his
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KKR nearing deal to buy medical device firm Integer, WSJ reports

KKR nearing deal to buy medical device firm Integer, WSJ reports

July 31 (Reuters) - Private equity firm KKR is nearing a takeover of medical device outsourcing company Integer Holdings, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of the Plano, Texas-based firm closed more than 20% higher.
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Blanche confirmation vote scheduled for Tuesday after Trump says 'weaponization' fund is dead

Blanche confirmation vote scheduled for Tuesday after Trump says 'weaponization' fund is dead

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Richard Cowan and Steve Holland CAMP DAVID, Maryland/WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Cboe profit beats estimates as elevated volatility spurs options trading boom

Cboe profit beats estimates as elevated volatility spurs options trading boom

July 31 (Reuters) - Cboe Global Markets reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Friday, topping Wall Street expectations, as it benefited from strong options trading volumes at a time of elevated market volatility.
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Cboe exceeds profit expectations as volatility spurs options trading boom

Cboe exceeds profit expectations as volatility spurs options trading boom

By Utkarsh Shetti July 31 (Reuters) - Cboe Global Markets reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Friday, surpassing Wall Street expectations, as it benefited from robust options trading volumes at a time of heightened market volatility.
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North Texas Community Honors Fallen Soldier Isabella Gonzales

North Texas Community Honors Fallen Soldier Isabella Gonzales

The community in Carrollton, Texas, is honoring 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, who was killed in an Iranian strike in Jordan. Volunteers are making black and purple ribbons to commemorate her life ahead of her funeral service. Gonzales, a Carrollton native and Hebron High School graduate, joined the U.S. Army and was killed on July 17 while supporting a mission against the Islamic State. Her funeral will be held at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, with an honor ride preceding the service. Local leaders and the Lewisville Independent School District have paid tribute to Gonzales, and plans are underway for a permanent memorial in her honor.
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Apple set to lose nearly $500 billion in value after weak forecast

Apple set to lose nearly $500 billion in value after weak forecast

By Aditya Soni and Rashika Singh July 31 (Reuters) - Apple shares fell nearly 10% on Friday after a disappointing forecast showed that the iPhone maker was struggling to secure enough components as the AI-driven data center boom strains global supply chains.
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Top US data center-serving utility Dominion tops profit estimates

Top US data center-serving utility Dominion tops profit estimates

By Sumit Saha and Laila Kearney July 31 (Reuters) - Dominion Energy, the U.S. electric utility covering the world's biggest data center territory, reported better-than-expected second-quarter profit and revenue on Friday as demand from server warehouses grew beyond 50 gigawatts and offset rising
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Wall Street ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters

Wall Street ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters

By Noel Randewich and Johann M Cherian July 31 (Reuters) - Wall Street ended higher on Friday, lifted by Amazon as the tech heavyweight's strong quarterly report bolstered investor confidence in AI-related stocks, while Apple dropped after its results disappointed investors.