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S&P Global flash composite purchasing managers’ index shows July rise for manufacturing and services sectors

Australian shares have eased on weakness in property and energy as US big tech earnings underwhelmed and commodity prices fell.

A drop in metal prices contributed to the ASX200's 0.8 per cent fall on Friday, but the index managed to extend its weekly winning streak to three weeks.

Traders struggled to extend gains on Wall Street, where the Dow chalked up its first record since May, while the dollar rose with Treasury yields on speculation that another Trump tariff battle with China and likely tax cuts could push inflation higher.

Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as rising expectations that Donald Trump will return to the White House played up against fresh hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least once this year.

With strong global demand, OPEC supply cuts, and resilient economic growth, the energy market is positioned for continued growth in the long run. Amid this, fundamentally solid energy stocks Valero Energy (VLO), HF Sinclair (DINO), and MRC Global (MRC), trading at a discount, could be poised for significant growth. Read…

Asian shares began the week trading mixed as China reported that its economy expanded at a 4.7% annual pace in the last quarter

Large caps time in the sun is now over and thus no shock that the S&P 500 (SPY) pulled back from recent highs. It is time for small caps to shine which was clear in their nearly 4% gain Thursday even as the Magnificent 7 was bathed in red. Why…

As the energy sector navigates the complexities of fluctuating oil prices and shifting global demand, some undervalued stocks show signs of potential resurgence. Therefore, Energy Transfer (ET), VAALCO Energy (EGY), and Obsidian Energy (OBE), each trading under $20, might be solid buys now to capitalize on the current oil market…

The Paris-based body that advises industrial nations on energy policy said oil demand increased by just 710,000 barrels per day in the second quarter, the slowest rate in over a year.

Steve Reed summons executives from all 16 water suppliers in England and Wales as regulator due to publish draft determinations on companies’ five-year spending plans