BNSF CEO assails new rail merger filing, says transcon will raise rates, prices
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BNSF CEO assails new rail merger filing, says transcon will raise rates, prices

The western rival of Union Pacific said that the carrier’s latest regulatory filing doesn’t change the fact that the merger with Norfolk Southern will raise rates for shippers, and prices for consumers. “We are continuing to review the additional information submitted at the request of the Surface Transportation Board in regard to the proposed UP-NS…

Nvidia, Micron, AMD sink as SK Hynix results fail to impress, AI trade unwinds
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Nvidia, Micron, AMD sink as SK Hynix results fail to impress, AI trade unwinds

What happened: Semiconductor stocks declined on Wednesday as a record profit from memory maker SK Hynix (000660.KS, SKHY) failed to lift the sector, further unwinding the AI trade. The PHLX Semiconductor Index (^SOX) fell more than 3%, extending losses from the prior session. AI chip heavyweight Nvidia (NVDA) stock dropped more than 2% while peer AMD (AMD)…

Stock market today: Dow falls over 800 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide in countdown to Fed decision, AI earnings test
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Stock market today: Dow falls over 800 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide in countdown to Fed decision, AI earnings test

US stocks fell on Wednesday after Iran launched surprise attacks against the US, and as investors counted down to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and earnings from two big spenders on AI. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) lost 0.8%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) dropped 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), which includes fewer…

The U.S. Army Just Called China’s Bluff in the Rare Earth War
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The U.S. Army Just Called China’s Bluff in the Rare Earth War

Just recently, in a span of about six weeks, one impressive company was selected by the U.S. Army to build and operate rare earth processing facilities on an American military base…the first time the Army has ever done this. That same company closed $100 million in institutional financing, giving it a war chest of roughly…

SK Hynix’s record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand
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SK Hynix’s record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand

By Heekyong Yang and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, July 29 (Reuters) – South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported bumper quarterly results on Wednesday but fell short of lofty investor expectations, heightening market concerns about slower AI spending by big tech firms. To cushion itself against the industry’s volatile demand cycles, the company is racing to lock…

Is 0K an Impressive Net Worth at 30, or Is 0K the New Standard? Social Media Makes Almost Everyone Feel Poor
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Is $200K an Impressive Net Worth at 30, or Is $500K the New Standard? Social Media Makes Almost Everyone Feel Poor

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. How much money should you have by the time you turn 30? Social media has made it much harder to know what’s normal. Scroll through enough finance posts and you’ll quickly find people claiming to have $500,000, $1…

Analysts hike Robinhood stock price target ahead of July 29 earnings
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Analysts hike Robinhood stock price target ahead of July 29 earnings

Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD), the e-trading brokerage platform popular for its equity, crypto, and tokenized stock offerings, is set to report the earnings for Q2 2026 on July 29. Last quarter, the brokerage firm missed Wall Street estimates as it generated $0.38 in earnings per share (EPS) and $1.07 billion in revenue against the estimated…

7 best life insurance companies of 2026
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7 best life insurance companies of 2026

An unexpected life event in your family can completely change the course of your financial future if you’re caught unprepared. Fortunately, a life insurance policy tailored to your specific needs can soften the financial blow and help you move forward on your terms. To help you avoid the confusion of trying to choose between countless…

Analyst Report: SLB Ltd
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Analyst Report: SLB Ltd

William V. Selesky Senior Analyst: Basic Materials Bill covers the Basic Materials sector for Argus. He has worked in the investment business for over 15 years, including positions as a senior equity analyst for firms such as Palisade Capital Management, PaineWebber/Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management and John Hsu Capital Group. He has provided coverage on groups…

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