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Micron Ignites Global Rally as AI Investment Case Gets Its Biggest Endorsement of the Year

Markets across Asia and Europe surged overnight after Micron shattered earnings expectations. Now Wall Street — and Bay Street — open with tailwinds, but a critical U.S. inflation report hangs over the session. Global markets are riding a powerful wave of optimism on Thursday, June 25, 2026 — and one company is responsible for nearly all of it. Micron Technology's blockbuster fiscal third-quarter results, released after the close of U.S. markets on Wednesday, delivered the strongest possible signal that the artificial intelligence spending cycle is not slowing down. The results rippled across time zones, lifting Tokyo, Seoul, and European tech stocks before North American markets even opened. For Canadian investors watching the TSX, the session is setting up as a battle between renewed AI enthusiasm and the weight of a persistently troubled energy sector — with a crucial U.S. inflation report adding a layer of suspense just as the opening bell rings. 🍁 Canada — TSX The S&P/TSX...
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Wall Street’s Momentum Cools After Its Latest Record-Setting Week

 

Wall Street, fresh from its recent record highs, has taken a step back as the new trading week begins. The S&P 500 dipped by 15.99 points, representing a 0.3% decline, settling at 5,218.19 in a subdued day of trading. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a 162.26-point drop (equivalent to 0.4%) to reach 39,313.64. The Nasdaq composite also retreated, losing 44.35 points (or 0.3%) to close at 16,384.47.

This cooling momentum comes after a remarkable run for Wall Street, which had been scaling new heights. Investors are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve for any signals regarding potential interest rate cuts. The recent surge in the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen has also raised concerns, prompting speculation about market intervention. The dollar’s ascent to nearly 152 yen—a significant jump from slightly above 130 yen a year ago—has drawn attention. Meanwhile, the euro stands at $1.0818, up from $1.0810.

In Asia, shares exhibited mixed performance. Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined by 1.2%, reaching 40,414.12, as investors booked profits following the index’s recent record-breaking highs. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged up by 0.2% to 16,535.89, while China’s Shanghai Composite gained 0.3%, closing at 3,056.52. The Chinese yuan (renminbi) weakened to a four-month low of 7.2282 against the U.S. dollar. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 bucked the trend, rising by 0.5% to 7,811.90. South Korea’s Kospi experienced a slight decline, losing 0.2% to settle at 2,743.04.

As the week unfolds, investors remain watchful for further cues from the Federal Reserve and potential market developments. Wall Street’s recent retreat serves as a reminder that even record-setting rallies can encounter moments of moderation.

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