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Netflix Inc. reported better-than-expected subscriber growth in its Q2 earnings released July 5, sending shares up 12% in early trading. The streaming giant added 5.5 million new subscribers globally, surpassing analyst forecasts of 4.3 million and reversing a slowing trend...

Shares of Synopsys Inc., a major player in electronic design automation (EDA) software, rose nearly 5% on July 5 following the U.S. government’s decision to ease export restrictions related to advanced semiconductor design tools. This regulatory shift has bolstered investor...

Microsoft Corporation announced impressive second-quarter earnings on July 5, 2025, reporting revenue of $65.7 billion, up 17% year-over-year. The tech giant’s growth was largely fueled by its Azure cloud platform and expanded AI offerings, which continue to attract enterprise customers...

Amazon.com Inc. reported strong second-quarter earnings on July 6, beating analyst expectations thanks to robust growth in its cloud computing and advertising businesses. The e-commerce giant posted revenue of $160 billion, representing a 14% increase year-over-year, as the company continues...

Apple Inc. has announced record quarterly revenue for its third fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2025, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The company reported total revenue of $120.5 billion, representing a 12% increase compared to the same quarter last year. This...

Shares of WNS Holdings Limited surged 14% on July 5 after French multinational Capgemini announced its agreement to acquire the company in a deal valued at approximately $3.3 billion. The acquisition, which offers a 17% premium over WNS’s closing price,...

Shares of Tripadvisor Inc. surged 16.7% on July 5 after news broke that activist investor Starboard Value had acquired a significant stake in the company, sparking speculation about potential strategic changes aimed at boosting shareholder value. Starboard Value, known for...

Synopsys Inc., a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, saw its stock surge by 4.9% on July 5 after the U.S. government announced the easing of certain export restrictions, particularly those affecting sales to China. This regulatory shift...

Shares of Coinbase Global Inc., one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, gained momentum on July 5 after the U.S. government provided clearer regulatory guidelines aimed at stabilizing the digital asset industry. The company’s stock price rose approximately 4.5%, closing...

ServiceNow, a leading enterprise software company specializing in workflow automation, hit a new all-time high in its stock price on July 5, driven by robust demand for its AI-powered products across North America and Europe. Shares of ServiceNow climbed more...

Tesla Inc. found itself under significant market pressure this week after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch a new political party called the “America Party.” The news sent Tesla’s stock tumbling by nearly 8% during the trading session on...

Gold prices remained steady on Friday as investors awaited the US non-farm payrolls report, while Bitcoin slid amid a strengthening US dollar and rising Treasury yields. Spot gold traded near $2,330 per ounce, showing little movement as traders balanced safe-haven...

Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) startups hit record levels in the second quarter of 2025, with the United States and Middle Eastern countries emerging as key hubs in the race to dominate AI innovation. According to recent industry reports, global...

Asian stock markets advanced on Friday, buoyed by optimism over fresh stimulus measures announced by China, even as the country’s economic data painted a mixed picture. The Shanghai Composite rose 1.2%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 1.5%, and...

Eurozone manufacturing activity shrank for the second consecutive month in June, highlighting persistent headwinds from slowing global demand and supply chain disruptions. The IHS Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 48.1 in June, down from 49.3 in May,...