Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing

Most U.S. stocks rose after Coca-Cola and other companies reported stronger profits for the spring than analysts expected

Brokerages, startups and even retail investors are building AI agents that can help oversee portfolios and automate investing tasks once handled by humans.

South Korea's Kospi fell 10% and Nasdaq-100 futures dropped more than 1% as semiconductor names slid for a fourth session

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella dismisses concerns about cheaper Chinese artificial intelligence models. He argues that global trust in American infrastructure and its open ecosystem remains key. Chinese AI models often run on American hyperscalers, which are vital for global deployment. Nadella believes Western companies

When the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit record highs in early July, US President Donald Trump hailed it as evidence of America’s economic revival. “This is WINNING. The Golden Age of America is beginning – and we are just getting started,” he wrote in a social media post on July 4, the 250th anniv

Stocks are drifting on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the US and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end the war.

Stocks are drifting on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the US and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end the war.

As global trade dynamics shift, South Africa must enhance its diplomatic strategy and market access, ensuring vibrant opportunities for farmers amid growing regional protectionism.

Oil prices dropped and stock futures rose Monday amid a three-day pause in attacks between the United States and Iran.

Oil prices plunge as US-Iran fighting pauses, easing supply fears, while global stocks rise and investors watch shipping risks in key energy routes.

Wall St futures rise as US, Iran pause hostilities  Reuters

Iran and Oman are also in talks that center around having Iran run vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz with fewer restrictions on ships.

U.S. stock-index futures rallied and oil prices tumbled on Sunday as the U.S. and Iran took a pause from fighting, and as Wall Street gears up for the Fed’s meeting and key earnings reports from Big Tech companies.