by junaidadmin | Jul 27, 2026 | Market Insights
Stocks ended last week down as Q2 corporate results, Middle East developments, and the chips trade took investors for a choppy ride. The Nasdaq Composite Index was under the most pressure, falling 2.13 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 0.61...
by junaidadmin | Jul 27, 2026 | Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Can Hyperscalers Earn Their AI Ambitions? LPL Research explores whether hyperscalers can generate attractive returns on massive AI investments through a framework focused on ROIC, growth, and capex. Market context: The first half of 2026 was a...
by junaidadmin | Jul 20, 2026 | Market Insights
Stocks fell last week as the chip-stock trade entered a selloff phase, despite upbeat news on inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.55 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 2.90 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.93...
by junaidadmin | Jul 20, 2026 | Market Commentary
China Holds Keys to Post-War Oil Prices Printer Friendly Version Key Talking Points Global growth remains uneven, with the U.S. economy continuing to outperform while China faces softer demand and a less consistent recovery. For an in-depth outlook, consult the...
by junaidadmin | Jul 13, 2026 | Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Coming into 2026, we expected inflation to move closer to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target, the Fed to cut rates by roughly 75 basis points (bps), and Treasury yields to drift lower. Instead, the first half delivered three stress tests in...
