Stock market news — Wednesday, 2 September 2026
309 headlines. Of the 259 with a specific market target, 127 were positive, 66 negative and 66 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: GOOGL, SPY, DELL.
Mood Index62Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
127 positive66 neutral66 negative
Top stories
Dell Beats On Every Line And Guides Higher Than Anyone Modeled
Hormuz Traffic Craters to Four Ships as Iran-U.S. Strikes Escalate
Two sailors have died from Monday’s attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, with Riyadh now formally accusing Iran of targeting the Bahri-owned Sidr as Tehran launches a new wave of missile and drone strikes against U.S.…
Iran says two tankers have hit Hormuz naval mines. U.S. disputes claim
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Revolutionary Guard sites across the country.
Palo Alto Stock Tumbles As Analysts Mull Fiscal Q4 Organic Growth, Acquisitions
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe
The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.
Chevron Bets $7 Billion on Venezuela Oil Expansion
Chevron will invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and more than double its oil production in the country to about 600,000 barrels per day, Reuters reported Wednesday. The investment follows new agreements…
Wall Street is nervous about a Fed rate hike, which looks more likely after a top official’s remarks
Fed watchers say the upcoming jobs report and inflation data are key after seeing signs that Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh would be willing to see interest rates rise.
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Uber launches autonomous rides in London with Wayve AI
Snowflake lifts annual revenue forecast on cloud and AI demand, shares soar
From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child health
Jim Cramer says investors aren't ditching tech — they just want cheaper stocks
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors aren’t abandoning AI or technology stocks — they’re rotating out of high-multiple names and into cheaper stocks.
Elliott builds stake in Deutsche Telekom, source says
US Justice Department expands beef price probe to eight retailers
U.S. SPR Depletion Threatens Further Oil Price Volatility
Crude oil prices are on their way up again, driven by the latest flare-up of hostilities in the Persian Gulf—but they are also up because U.S. crude inventories are down again, and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is moving closer to…
How Equinix has found a niche in the multitrillion-dollar AI data center boom
Nvidia announced a new data center deal with Equinix and Together AI on Wednesday to help enterprise customers with open-model inference.
Nscale touts $103 billion contracted revenue ahead of potential IPO, The Information reports
Microsoft to start disclosing Azure quarterly revenue as company consolidates business units
Microsoft will begin reporting quarterly Azure revenue in dollars for the first time, providing more clarity about its business that competes with AWS.
Olympus-backed Accelevation files for US IPO
Expectations of Tighter Global Supplies Boost Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.34 (+1.85%) on Wednesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +5.20 (+0.97%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher for a second day on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting…
Cocoa Prices Tumble as Supplies Increase
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -298 (-4.54%) on Wednesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -238 (-4.94%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday for a second day on signs of ample cocoa…
Stocks Push Higher as Crude Oil and Bond Yields Stabilize
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.79%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.17%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.49%, and September…
Hogs Continue Firmer Action on Wednesday
Lean hog futures are extending the bounce to Wednesday’s midday, with contracts up 22 to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.39 on Wednesday morning, up 75 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was…
Cattle Facing Tuesday Losses
Live cattle futures are showing Wednesday 87 cent to $1.70 front month losses. Cash trade has been picked up in the north this week at $345 dressed, steady on the week, with live sales at $218. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online…
Wheat Bulls Turn Higher at Midday
The wheat complex is Holding onto modest Wednesday gains at midday. Chicago SRW contracts are up 1 to 2 cents, with September the lone holdout in deliveries. There were another 9 deliveries overnight against Sep CBT wheat. KC HRW…
Coffee Prices Finish Sharply Lower on Supply Pressures
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -11.35 (-3.67%) on Wednesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -55 (-1.59%). Coffee prices extended their week-long slide on Wednesday, with arabica dropping to a 5-week…
Brazil steelmaker CSN says Steinbruch leaving CEO role after 24 years
Stocks Settle Higher as Bond Yields Stabilize
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.46% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.23%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose…
Nat-Gas Prices Rise on Hotter US Weather and Expectations of Smaller Storage
October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.052 (+1.79%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Wednesday as hotter US weather is expected to boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers as air-conditioning use increases.…
Corn Bulls Fight Off Overnight Weakness
Corn futures are trading with fractional to 3 cent midday gains on Wednesday. There were another 203 deliveries issued against September corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $5.01 1/2.…
Stocks Stabilize as Crude Oil Prices and Bond Yields Ease
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.16% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.20%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.10%, and…
Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -11.55 (-3.73%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -59 (-1.70%). Coffee prices extended their week-long slide today, with arabica dropping to a 5-week low and robusta sliding…
Broadcom’s stock falls despite upbeat earnings, extending a frustrating stretch for investors
Broadcom topped expectations with its latest quarterly financial results, but that wasn’t enough to send its stock higher.
Dollar Slips as T-note Yields Stabilize and Stocks Rally
The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2.5-week high on Wednesday and finished down by -0.08%. The dollar gave up an overnight advance and turned lower today when the weaker-than-expected US Aug ADP employment report knocked T-note…
Ample Cocoa Supplies Pressure Prices
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -262 (-3.99%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -210 (-4.36%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today for a second day on signs of ample cocoa supplies. Prices tumbled today…
Crude Oil Prices Supported by Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities
October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +0.79 (+0.88%) on Wednesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed down -0.0313 (-1.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with crude oil posting a fresh 6-week high.…
Broadcom delivers strong earnings view as CEO touts growth with AI labs
Broadcom gave a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter but provided robust earnings guidance for fiscal 2028.
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe
The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Snowflake, Broadcom, Netskope, Five Below & more
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Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectations
Trump's summit with Xi is expected to take place less than six weeks before the U.S. election, with polls showing Democrats favored to make gains in Congress.
Russian cybercrime operation being dismantled after two decades, US officials and CrowdStrike say
US urges G20 countries to allow AI training on creators’ work
American Airlines boosts premium seating on 777 jets as carriers chase higher-spending travelers
White Hydrogen Drilling Push Gains Momentum Across Three Continents
Scientists and start-ups believe naturally occurring hydrogen could be the next major geological breakthrough, unleashing huge amounts of hydrogen to power the clean energy transition. Researchers in the United States, Canada, and…
Nscale doubles contracted revenue to $103 billion after Anthropic win - report
HPE raises forecasts on AI demand, shares fall on supply concerns
G20 tech takeaways: Lutnick pitches adoption of U.S. AI, pushes data center buildout
Follow Day 2 of the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, and ministers discussing AI, policy and trade.
JPMorgan scales back Jane Street financing amid growing bond market rivalry - FT
Nvidia’s stock is climbing as investors get more confidence in an expanding base of AI customers
Dell’s earnings showed that demand for AI hardware extends beyond major cloud providers.
‘I currently give him $1,000 a month’: My grandson has severe mental illness. How do I protect him after I’m gone?
“I’m desperately trying to plan ahead while I’m still able.”
Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.57%
Colombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.77%
Exclusive-Private equity firms Carlyle, Bain, Oaktree readying bids for Serie A international media unit, sources say
DOJ says Hamas crypto seizures reached $560,000 as FBI took over fundraising sites
FBI agents took control of domains and servers, specifically Alqassam.ps, to intercept donations and prevent further fundraising for the Al-Qassam Brigades.
Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 0.34%
Tungsten surge transforms Northcliff’s Sisson economics
The open-pit operation would produce 598,000mtu of tungsten trioxide annually, plus 4.2 million lb. of molybdenum.
Travel industry presses Trump to target 100 million international visitors in Oval Office meeting
Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to take on prediction markets
The petition comes after a key ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on sports-event contracts.
Microsoft to detail quarterly Azure sales in sweeping reportable segment revamp
Trump meets with travel industry CEOs on push to boost foreign tourism
Palantir’s stock is slumping. Why bond yields and Google may be to blame.
After a strong postearnings rally in August, Palantir’s rich valuation multiple is under pressure once again.
How Oracle’s ‘extremely controversial’ stock could more than double from here
Oracle could be “nearing the end” of its need to raise cash, a Bernstein analyst says.
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a wartime record.
Hershey names insider Dave Hulays as CFO
Superhot Geothermal Just Got A $180 Million Vote Of Confidence
As the artificial intelligence boom drives major energy demand growth and catalyzes an all-of-the-above approach to energy development, enhanced geothermal energy is catching a windfall of investment dollars and renewed policy interest.…