Equity markets extended gains midweek, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closing higher after encouraging earnings from mega-caps like Apple and optimism over a possible U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Dovish signals from central banks and resilient corporate profits are fueling hopes for continued growth, even as global trade and geopolitical uncertainties persist. Notably, London’s FTSE index hit a record high, shrugging off tariff concerns, while Asian markets surged on China's robust July export data.
Source: This is Money UK | FinanceFeeds
DoorDash, Uber Deliver Record Results as Order Volumes Surge
Food delivery giants DoorDash and Uber reported robust Q2 results, beating both top- and bottom-line estimates as demand for delivery services hit new highs. DoorDash’s revenue soared 25% with $3.3 billion in sales and GAAP net income of $285 million, while Uber also posted double-digit bookings growth and announced a $20 billion share repurchase program. Both companies highlighted ongoing momentum in convenience, grocery, and international expansion, signaling delivery's resilience even as macroeconomic headwinds persist.
Source: MarketWatch | SeekingAlpha
AMD Beats on Revenue but Data Center Segment and China Export Curbs Weigh on Outlook
AMD reported better-than-expected Q2 revenues, driven by strong PC and gaming segments, but shares slid after hours as data center growth lagged Wall Street’s lofty AI-driven hopes. Export restrictions on advanced chips to China resulted in an $800 million charge, with management warning of up to $1.5 billion in lost sales this year. The company remains upbeat regarding new AI accelerator launches, but ongoing geopolitical and regulatory risks cloud the AI chip outlook, intensifying competition with Nvidia.
Source: FinanceFeeds | Finance Magnates
Institutional Trading Tech Providers Expand Amid Volatile Markets and Buyback Activity
Trading technology firms are seizing opportunities as market volatility and macro headwinds drive trading activity and infrastructure upgrades. TP ICAP reported a 9% revenue increase in H1 2025 and launched a £30 million buyback, driven by strong global broking and retail FX units, while oneZero appointed LSEG FX veteran Adam Collins as Head of Institutional Sales for the Americas and EMEA to further tap institutional demand. Firms highlight that geopolitical uncertainty and evolving market structure are fueling both trading volumes and technology investments across asset classes.
Source: FinanceFeeds | FinanceFeeds
Bybit Eyes EU Derivatives License and Upgrades Offerings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Crypto exchange Bybit announced it is pursuing a MiFID II license to expand derivatives trading for EU clients and discontinued support for MetaTrader 5, shifting users to its in-house TraFi platform. The firm’s CEO emphasized broader institutional adoption, support for tokenized stocks, and a security overhaul following a historic $1.5 billion hack. Meanwhile, Bybit’s expansion into localized payment solutions and its regulatory focus in Europe and beyond come as authorities globally intensify crypto oversight and compliance requirements.
Source: Finance Magnates
ETF and Tokenization Boom Reshapes Investment Market Structures
Cboe Global Markets reported it has surpassed 1,000 U.S.-listed ETFs, with options-based products and actively managed funds fueling new launches. Simultaneously, tokenized stock assets—especially Tesla and SPY—saw market cap surge by 220% in July, as investor appetite for on-chain equities and alternative assets grows and regulatory clarity improves. Recent months have also seen spot Ethereum ETFs debut with record inflows, followed by profit-taking, underscoring both volatility and structural change in global capital markets.
Source: FinanceFeeds | FinanceFeeds
UK Regulator Lifts Crypto ETP Ban but Keeps Retail Derivative Restriction
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has lifted its longstanding ban on retail access to crypto exchange-traded notes (ETPs), a move that aligns the UK with leading international markets and signals growing regulatory acceptance for crypto assets. However, derivatives trading for retail investors remains restricted, with the FCA citing ongoing concerns about leverage and consumer protection in the high-volatility sector. Industry participants expect further incremental changes as the UK balances innovation with risk oversight.
Source: FinanceFeeds
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