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The US has reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil and launches fresh strikes, reviving fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and raising fresh concerns for India's energy security and inflation outlook.
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Sebi has announced a modification to its foreign investor registration fees, shifting to a rupee-based model effective in six months. This adjustment stipulates that Category-I FPIs and FVCIs will be required to pay Rs 2.3 lakh. Additionally, the common application will now demand the date of birth from applicants, and depository participants must ensure that all fees are forwarded to Sebi within a five-day period.
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[Apple](https://www.apple.com) just dropped its biggest bet on American manufacturing yet. The Cupertino giant is committing over $30 billion to expand its partnership with [Broadcom](https://www.broadcom.com), marking the largest domestic chipmaking investment in the company's history. The move signals Apple's determination to secure its semiconductor supply chain while answering political pressure to bring more tech manufacturing stateside. It's a watershed moment that could reshape how the entire industry thinks about chip production. [Apple](https://www.apple.
Mortgage rates barely moved last week and haven't moved much in more than a month. That is resulting in lackluster mortgage demand.
A new book claims that Mystery, who teaches awkward men how to hit on women, had sex and smoked weed with an AI chatbot named Miss Shira Always.
The Indian stock market faced heavy selling on Wednesday, with benchmark indices falling over 2% amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. The Nifty 50 dropped to 23,882, marking its biggest decline since March, and nearly all sectoral indices ended in the red, particularly the Nifty PSU Bank index.
Crude oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday to a two-week high after Donald Trump declared the Iran peace agreement "over", reviving fears of fresh supply disruptions from the Middle East. Analysts say concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, tighter sanctions and depleted inventories could keep oil prices elevated in the near term.
Despite a sharp sell-off in the broader market, six BSE 200 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, highlighting resilient investor confidence. The outperformers from retail, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors continued to show strong momentum, signalling sustained buying interest despite market volatility.
The Indian rupee fell to its weakest level in nearly a month on Wednesday. This decline occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump stated the interim accord with Iran was over. Oil prices jumped significantly, renewing fears of Middle East supply disruptions. Indian stocks also dropped sharply, their steepest fall in over three months. Elevated oil prices are expected to pressure the rupee and slow economic growth.
On Wednesday morning, U.S. stock futures took a significant hit as President Donald Trump declared the memorandum of understanding with Iran null and void. This announcement sparked a notable rise in oil prices, leading to a boost in energy stocks during premarket trading. Meanwhile, investors await the release of the minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting for further insights.
Crypto futures trading in India saw significant growth from smaller cities. Women traders showed lower leverage and preferred specific digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum comprised a smaller portion of futures volume. Tamil Nadu led regional participation in crypto futures trading. Traders demonstrated tactical approaches and risk awareness in leveraged products.
Trump has been found liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll when he denied her claim he sexually abused her in a New York department store.
Apple is expanding its Broadcom partnership in a $30 billion-plus chipmaking agreement, its largest American manufacturing commitment to date.
The president was asked about the ceasefire after an escalation of fighting in the Middle East.
Verity Harding tells WIRED that the US government’s nationalistic attitude toward AI is evidence that a worst-case scenario is taking shape.
OpenAI secures U.S. regulatory green light for GPT-5.6 rollout, Axios report says
Oberoi Realty's debut NCR launch, Three Sixty North, booked ₹8,109 crore—more than the company's entire FY26 sales. Brokerages have raised price targets and growth estimates, though a heavy MMR-focused pipeline and demand risks remain.
State-owned oil marketing companies HPCL, BPCL, and IOC saw their shares drop as crude oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions. Investors booked profits after price declines, with HPCL down 5.4%, BPCL 4.7%, and IOC 3.5%. Existing conditions may pressure OMCs' profit margins.
European shares declined on Wednesday as renewed Middle East tensions and higher oil prices weighed on investor sentiment, while technology stocks traded mixed amid concerns over the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. Airline, banking and auto stocks led the losses, although select technology names and Swedish broadband provider Bahnhof outperformed.
Oil prices rose nearly 6% after US President Trump declared the interim agreement with Iran is over. Details here.
Defence sector Q1 results preview: While reported earnings of defence sector may remain subdued, underlying execution momentum is gradually building, with clearer visibility on recovery expected as conversion accelerates through the year, particularly into H2FY27, analysts said.
Rebellions, the [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com)-backed AI chip startup, is setting its sights on a South Korea IPO as early as next year, CEO Sunghyun Park revealed in an exclusive interview with [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/rebellions-ipo-south-korea-ai-chips.html). The move positions the company to capitalize on surging demand for specialized AI processors while competing directly with [Nvidia](https://www.nvidia.com)'s dominance in the space.
French AI infrastructure startup ZML just made a bold move that could reshape how companies run AI models. The company released ZML/LLMD, a free software tool designed to accelerate AI inference across diverse chip architectures while slashing operational costs. With an endorsement from Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, the Paris-based startup is betting that democratizing inference optimization will position it at the center of the AI infrastructure stack. [ZML](https://zml.
SambaNova Systems just vaulted into the AI chip elite with an $11 billion valuation, powered by fresh funding led by General Atlantic. The Palo Alto-based startup joins a growing cohort of challengers taking aim at Nvidia's stranglehold on AI infrastructure, as investors bet big that the $3 trillion chip market has room for more than one winner. The deal marks one of 2026's largest AI hardware rounds and signals that venture capital is doubling down on alternatives to Nvidia's dominant H100 and B200 chips. [SambaNova Systems](https://sambanova.
China just threw a wrench into [Anthropic's](https://www.anthropic.com) enterprise expansion plans. Beijing's cybersecurity authorities issued an official warning that specific versions of Claude Code contain backdoor vulnerabilities capable of transmitting sensitive information to remote servers - a rare public security alert that's sending shockwaves through the AI development community and raising fresh questions about supply chain security in large language model tools. [Anthropic](https://www.anthropic.com) is facing an unexpected security crisis from an unlikely source.
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Over the course of its financial year, Temasek recorded a gain of S$49 billion and a 10.5% total shareholder return.
U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Spain for not contributing enough to NATO, as he attended the defense alliance summit in Turkey.
Price hikes augur well for the June-quarter revenue growth.
U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Spain for not contributing enough to NATO, as he attended the defense alliance summit in Turkey.
Diamond Power's financial position has notably improved, with working capital now funded by promoters. The stock surged 6.5% to ₹240 despite market declines, supported by an optimistic earnings outlook from InCred, which rates it an 'ADD' with a target price of ₹300.
Euro zone government bond yields reached their highest levels in nearly a month. This rise followed a sharp jump in oil prices and heightened inflation concerns. Geopolitical tensions escalated after the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes. Money markets now price in more interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank. These developments highlight energy prices' influence on inflation and monetary policy.
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
South Korea’s Kospi entered bear market territory after falling over 20% from its June peak, dragged down by a sharp selloff in semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol warned that heavy concentration in chip stocks is increasing market volatility. Despite the correction, Kospi remains the world’s top-performing major index in 2026.
China said specific versions of Claude Code posed back-door vulnerabilities that could send sensitive information to a remote server.
Pabitro Mukherjee, Deputy Vice President - Technical, Bajaj Broking, recommends five stocks poised for potential short-term gains amid a bullish Nifty 50 outlook. Discover why Reliance, Bharti Airtel, BEL, HDFC Bank, and ITC are on his short-list and how to act in these market conditions.
INOX India saw a 5% rise in its share price on July 8 after announcing orders totaling ₹939 crore since May. The orders covered Industrial Gas, LNG, and Cryo-scientific Solutions, further establishing the company in the cryogenic systems market.
ZML, a hot French AI startup endorsed by Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, has now released ZML/LLMD, software that could make running AI less costly.
SambaNova is valued at $11 billion after fresh financing led by General Atlantic, as AI chip startups look to challenge Nvidia.
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday that the alliance was entering its "NATO 3.0" era.
Japanese asset managers are launching new bond funds as interest rates rise. This trend revives investor appetite for yen-denominated debt after decades. Firms like Mizuho and Nomura are expanding offerings to meet demand. Global investors are reassessing Japan's bond market opportunities.
Nifty 50 has gained nearly 2% so far in July and had climbed above the 24,500 mark in the previous session — its highest level since April. With the index approaching key resistance levels, investors closely watch whether Nifty 50 can scale the psychologically significant 25,000 mark this month.
Sunghyun Park, CEO of Rebellions, told CNBC that the company is leaning toward a listing on the KOSPI over the KOSDAQ.
Momenta Global shares debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a muted reception. The autonomous-driving software developer raised HK$5.89 billion in its initial public offering. Investor sentiment remains cautious despite strong cornerstone backing from major firms. The company plans to use IPO proceeds for research and expansion. Momenta's listing is a gauge for Chinese AI and technology firm investor demand.
