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Tech Surge Lifts Nasdaq as Inflation and Bank Earnings Weigh on Dow

  U.S. stocks traded mixed on Tuesday as investors digested fresh inflation data and the kickoff of bank earnings season. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.8% , powered by a rally in semiconductor stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% amid concerns over rising prices and uneven financial sector results. Key Drivers: Nvidia (NVDA) soared nearly 5% after announcing plans to resume AI chip sales to China, following a green light from the U.S. government. The move sparked a broader rally in chipmakers, with AMD and Micron also posting strong gains. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year in June, signaling a slight acceleration in inflation. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, climbed 2.9% annually. Bank earnings painted a mixed picture: JPMorgan and Citigroup beat expectations, while Wells Fargo fell short, cutting its net interest income forecast. BlackRock also reported record assets under management but saw its ...
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Houthi Rebels Continue Reckless Attacks on Commercial Ships in Red Sea Despite Increased Trade Traffic


According to a recent news article, the Houthi rebels have continued their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, despite the increase in trade traffic.

The commander of US naval forces in the Middle East has warned that the Houthis show no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks, which have included the use of ballistic missiles and drones. The US military has responded to these attacks by sinking three Houthi boats. The attacks have led to the suspension of Maersk’s Red Sea sailings.


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