US stock markets ended the second quarter of 2026 with their best performance in years, driven by gains in chipmakers and optimism around AI and a potential peace deal with Iran. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted significant gains, with the semiconductor sector notably up 82% year-to-date. However, experts warn of possible volatility ahead due to geopolitical tensions in Iran, upcoming US midterm elections, and market reactions to Federal Reserve policies. Investors should watch developments in these areas as they could impact market direction in the third quarter.
The US Department of Commerce has removed export restrictions on AI company Anthropic, allowing its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to be accessed by foreign nationals again. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's financial disclosures reveal over $5...
Investor Michael Burry has taken a bearish position against Caterpillar, shorting its shares at $1,060.98, citing the stock as overvalued amid the AI investment boom. Caterpillar's shares surged 86% in the first half of 2026, driven by its perceived ...
In the second quarter, chipmakers Micron, Intel, and AMD saw historic gains, with their stocks rising over 180%, driven by expanding AI demand beyond Nvidia. Micron's market cap increased by about $920 billion due to surging memory prices, while Inte...
The Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF (FDCF) actively invests in companies pioneering changes in the communications sector, including social media, digital infrastructure, and connected devices. It focuses on firms building the physical and digi...
Nvidia's market capitalization rose to about $4.78 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 3.14% from the start of the year. It remains the world's largest company by market cap, surpassing Alphabet by $500 billion. However, Nvidia's shares have recen...
