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• LiveWire shares surged this week after reporting strong second-quarter financial results, including a 55% year-over-year increase in revenue. • Key growth drivers included the acquisition of Dust Motorcycles, improved cost discipline, and the commencement of production for the S4 Honcho platform. • The company, which was spun off from Harley Davidson (NYSE:HOG) via a 2022 SPAC merger, is seeing a significant rise in adjusted EBITDA.

• South Korea’s Kospi index surged by more than 13%, driven primarily by a significant rally in chipmaking stocks. • The jump follows positive momentum from Wall Street, reflecting a broader global trend of investor confidence in the semiconductor sector. • This spike is critical as chipmaking is a cornerstone of South Korea's economy and a primary driver of its national industrial growth.

• South Korea’s Kospi index surged nearly 18% as artificial intelligence-related chipmaking stocks rebounded following losses earlier in the week. • Other Asian markets saw significant movement, including an 8% jump in Taiwan’s Taiex driven by a 10% increase for chipmaker TSMC and a 0.9% gain for the Shanghai Composite. • The rally highlights the volatile but strong influence of the AI sector on regional equity markets, contrasting with slight declines in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng.

• South Korea’s Kospi index surged more than 16% on Friday, driven by a rebound in artificial intelligence and chipmaking stocks following earlier weekly losses. • The rally mirrored gains on Wall Street and coincided with broader Asian market growth, including a more than 7% jump in Taiwan's Taiex and a 0.5% increase in Australia's S&P/ASX 200. • Market volatility was further influenced by suspected currency interventions to support the Japanese yen, which analysts believe may keep the currency around the 160 level for the remainder of the year.

• Benzinga has released its "Stock Whisper" Index, identifying five specific stocks that are currently seeing a surge in secret investor interest. • The index focuses on assets that are being closely monitored by traders but have not yet become mainstream talking points in the market. • This tracking is significant as it highlights emerging catalysts and sentiment shifts that could precede larger price movements or public trends.

• South Korean stocks are experiencing a severe decline, with the stock index dropping nearly 10% daily and falling into the 5,000 range. • The crash is primarily driven by foreign investors aggressively selling off Korean assets, a trend described as "throwing K-stocks." • Currency fluctuations are a key factor, as the Korean won fell approximately 7.1% against the US dollar in the first half of the year.

• South Korea's Kospi share index plummeted 6% on Wednesday as investors continued to sell off AI-related and chipmaking stocks. • Other Asian markets showed mixed results, with Taiwan's Taiex dropping 3.8%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.8% to 25,762.80 and the Shanghai Composite gained 0.4% to close at 3,830.02. • The downturn in tech shares coincided with a rise in global energy costs, as oil prices jumped more than 3% early in the day.

• Major stock indexes rose on Tuesday driven by positive corporate earnings, including a 4% jump in Coca-Cola shares following growth reports from CEO Henrique Braun. • Market gains were partially offset by continuing losses in chip stocks, while oil prices experienced a further decline. • Investors are awaiting the Bureau of Economic Analysis report on Thursday, with economists predicting a 3.7% annual increase in consumer prices for June.

• Nokia (NYSE:NOK) experienced a surge in investor interest this week, as highlighted by Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index. • The company reported second-quarter financial results on Thursday, beating analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue. • Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, reflecting Nokia's strategic transition from a traditional phone manufacturer to a network and AI company.

• Global semiconductor stocks experienced a massive rebound on Tuesday (21st), highlighted by a 5.21% surge in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. • Major industry players saw significant gains, including MediaTek soaring 9.9%, Samsung Electronics climbing over 6%, and Hua Hong Semiconductor skyrocketing 20%. • The rally drove Taiwan's TAIEX up 1,783 points (4.2%), marking its best single-day performance since May and the second-largest closing point gain in history.

• Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Thursday amid a heavy schedule of corporate earnings reports. • The downturn was driven primarily by a drop in chipmaker stocks, which extended their losses throughout the trading session. • UnitedHealth Group shares provided a critical offset, helping to minimize the overall decline of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

• Major stock indexes closed lower on July 13, 2026, driven by a decline in memory chipmaker shares, including SK Hynix. • Oil prices surged following President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. is reinstating a blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. • The market volatility coincides with the start of second-quarter earnings reports from several major national banks this week.

• Major stock indexes advanced on Thursday, driven primarily by gains in chip stocks. • The market rise occurred as investors monitored ongoing military tensions and attacks between the U.S. and Iran. • Oil prices pulled back during the session as traders downplayed the immediate impact of the geopolitical fighting.

• Major U.S. stock indexes ended Monday, July 6, 2026, higher following a holiday-shortened week. • The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a historic milestone, crossing the 53,000 mark for the first time to set both intraday and closing records. • The market surge was primarily driven by a rebound in shares tied to artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

• Major U.S. stock indexes fell sharply on Tuesday, reversing the gains seen at the start of the week. • The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly reached a new record high before turning lower, while chip stocks faced a significant retreat. • The decline highlights ongoing volatility in the semiconductor sector, which has heavily influenced broader market trends.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high on Thursday, though overall market indexes remained mixed due to a slump in AI-related computer chip stocks. • Market sentiment was influenced by a U.S. employment report showing 57,000 jobs added last month, falling short of the 100,000 positions economists had anticipated. • This hiring slowdown from May suggests a cooling labor market, which can impact broader economic growth and investor expectations regarding interest rates.

• Only five sectors within the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index recorded positive price returns last month. • Information technology led the gains at 17.50%, followed by consumer staples (3.04%), real estate (2.98%), health care (2.21%), and financials (1.88%). • This data highlights a significant divergence in performance across small-cap sectors, with tech drastically outperforming other industries.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high as the majority of U.S. stocks rose, though overall market indexes remained mixed. • Gains in the Dow were offset by continued declines in chip stocks and other artificial intelligence-related winners, which pressured broader indexes. • In sports, the U.S. national team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to secure a spot in the World Cup round of 16.

• Most U.S. stocks climbed toward the end of a strong week, though declines in the tech sector left overall market indexes mixed. • The rally was driven by a new report suggesting the Federal Reserve may face less pressure to increase interest rates. • Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management, noted that the current labor market does not appear to be overheating.

• The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.25 per cent in June, bringing the index to within 2 per cent of the record closing high established on June 16. • Seven sectors posted positive price returns during the month, with financials, consumer staples, and health care emerging as the leading performers. • This data provides a snapshot of market momentum and identifies which specific industries are currently driving Canadian equity growth.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high on Thursday as the majority of U.S. stocks trended upward. • Despite the Dow's gains, overall market indexes remained mixed due to continued declines in computer chip companies and other AI-driven stocks. • This divergence highlights a shift in investor sentiment, where traditional industrial sectors are rallying while the artificial intelligence boom faces a temporary slump.

• Most U.S. stocks climbed toward the end of a winning week, though tech sector declines left overall market indexes mixed. • The rally followed a government report showing employers added 57,000 jobs last month, significantly missing the 100,000 expected by economists. • This hiring slowdown, coupled with easing Treasury yields, suggests the Federal Reserve may face less pressure to implement further interest rate hikes.

• Benzinga's "Stock Whisper Index" has identified five stocks currently seeing a surge in reader interest, including American Airlines and AMC Entertainment Holdings. • American Airlines is being closely monitored as investors anticipate the release of its second-quarter financial results in July. • AMC Entertainment reported its busiest U.S. weekend of 2026, driven by the theatrical success of "Toy Story 5."

• BlackBerry (BB) has been identified as one of five stocks seeing a surge in investor interest according to Benzinga's "Stock Whisper" Index. • The company is implementing a share buyback program that could retire up to 4.58% of its public float to strengthen its financial position. • Investors are closely watching the company ahead of its first-quarter financial results report scheduled for June 23.

• The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 surged on Monday, driven primarily by a rebound in chip and technology stocks. • Oil prices saw a decrease in gains following the cessation of military strikes between Israel and Iran. • Campbell's reported a 32% year-over-year drop in operating earnings for its Snacks segment, which includes the Goldfish brand, for the fiscal third quarter.

• Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Friday, driven by a second consecutive day of losses in technology and AI-tied shares. • The downturn threatened the S&P 500's streak of 10 consecutive weekly gains as investors reacted to market volatility. • Treasury yields surged following a May employment report that showed stronger-than-expected job growth, signaling that the labor market remains tight.

• Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened higher on Friday, May 29, following record-breaking performance in U.S. indices. • The Nikkei 225 Index surpassed the 66,000-point threshold, reaching an intraday high of 66,036.50 and positioning itself for a new record. • Samsung shares rose over 6% after the company delivered its first batch of 12-layer HBM4E memory chips, while the Kospi neared its own record high.

• Major U.S. stock indexes rose in early trading on Tuesday, marking the start of a holiday-shortened week following the Memorial Day break. • The S&P 500 reached a new all-time record high, driven largely by a significant surge in semiconductor and chip-related stocks. • This growth reflects continued investor confidence in the technology sector and overall market momentum despite the shortened trading schedule.