Big Tech's cloud backlog just hit $2.3 trillion — and it's feeding AI capex plans
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/big-techs-cloud-backlog-just-hit-23-trillion--and-its-feeding-ai-capex-plans-181459457.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/big-techs-cloud-backlog-just-hit-23-trillion--and-its-feeding-ai-capex-plans-181459457.html
Yahoo Finance
Big Tech's cloud backlog just hit $2.3 trillion — and it's feeding AI capex plans
Investors who exited high-profile hyperscaler stocks because of surging AI capex may be overlooking an important point: Tech giants' cloud computing backlogs support their strong spending plans.
The AI spending boom is hitting a key Wall Street metric: Chart of the Day
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/the-ai-spending-boom-is-hitting-a-key-wall-street-metric-chart-of-the-day-181157588.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/the-ai-spending-boom-is-hitting-a-key-wall-street-metric-chart-of-the-day-181157588.html
Yahoo Finance
The AI spending boom is hitting a key Wall Street metric: Chart of the Day
The AI spending boom is becoming so large so quickly that it's hitting an important metric watched by investors: free cash flow.
Toyota set to report higher revenue and profit despite global sales slip: Earnings preview
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/toyota-set-to-report-higher-revenue-and-profit-despite-global-sales-slip-earnings-preview-170431398.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/toyota-set-to-report-higher-revenue-and-profit-despite-global-sales-slip-earnings-preview-170431398.html
Yahoo Finance
Toyota set to report higher revenue and profit despite global sales slip: Earnings preview
Toyota is scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday, with investors expecting the world's largest automaker to post higher revenue and earnings, despite falling sales.
McDonald's to report Q2 earnings as budget-conscious consumers remain under stress
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcdonalds-to-report-q2-earnings-as-budget-conscious-consumers-remain-under-stress-194507295.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcdonalds-to-report-q2-earnings-as-budget-conscious-consumers-remain-under-stress-194507295.html
Yahoo Finance
McDonald's to report Q2 earnings as budget-conscious consumers remain under stress
McDonald's is set to report earnings as the fast food chain doubles down on value.
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Closes at 25,852, Down 156 pts; HSTI Closes at 4,885, Up 10 pts; CCB Down over 3%; WUXI APPTEC, LEE & MAN PAPER, ABLE DIGITAL Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/08/04 16:12 GMT+08
At close, HSI dropped 156 pts or 0.6% to 25,852. HSTI rose 10 pts or 0.2% to 4,885. HSCEI fell 77 pts or 0.9% to 8,574. Market turnover reached $257.82 billion.
https://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1536492/top-news/AAFN
<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Closes at 25,852, Down 156 pts; HSTI Closes at 4,885, Up 10 pts; CCB Down over 3%; WUXI APPTEC, LEE & MAN PAPER, ABLE DIGITAL Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/08/04 16:12 GMT+08
At close, HSI dropped 156 pts or 0.6% to 25,852. HSTI rose 10 pts or 0.2% to 4,885. HSCEI fell 77 pts or 0.9% to 8,574. Market turnover reached $257.82 billion.
https://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1536492/top-news/AAFN
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Closes at 25,852, Down 156 pts; HSTI Closes at 4,885, Up 10 pts; CCB Down over 3%; WUXI APPTEC, LEE & MAN…
At close, HSI dropped 156 pts or 0.6% to 25,852. HSTI rose 10 pts or 0.2% to 4,885. HSCEI fe...
#HKMarketUpdate
<H Shrs>HSI Fades 156 pts at Close as HSBC HOLDINGS Down 1% After Results; CN Banks Lead Declines; Z.AI Up 7%+
2026/08/04 16:48 GMT+08
This morning (4th), the HSI opened up 81 pts before turning south, once ebbing 241 pts to a trough of 25,768. The index settled the day at 25,852, down 156 pts or 0.6%, with market
turnover at HKD257.819 billion; the HSCEI closed at 8,574, down 77 pts or 0.9%; and the HSTECH closed at 4,885, up 10 pts or 0.21%.
https://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1536507/top-news/AAFN
<H Shrs>HSI Fades 156 pts at Close as HSBC HOLDINGS Down 1% After Results; CN Banks Lead Declines; Z.AI Up 7%+
2026/08/04 16:48 GMT+08
This morning (4th), the HSI opened up 81 pts before turning south, once ebbing 241 pts to a trough of 25,768. The index settled the day at 25,852, down 156 pts or 0.6%, with market
turnover at HKD257.819 billion; the HSCEI closed at 8,574, down 77 pts or 0.9%; and the HSTECH closed at 4,885, up 10 pts or 0.21%.
https://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1536507/top-news/AAFN
AASTOCKS.COM
<H Shrs>HSI Fades 156 pts at Close as HSBC HOLDINGS Down 1% After Results; CN Banks Lead Declines; Z.AI Up 7%+
This morning (4th), the HSI opened up 81 pts before turning south, once ebbing 241 pts to a troug...
HSBC beats estimates with US$10.1 billion quarterly profit, announces fresh US$1 billion stock buyback
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hsbc-beats-estimates-us10-1-billion-quarterly-profit-announces-fresh-us1-billion-stock-buyback
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hsbc-beats-estimates-us10-1-billion-quarterly-profit-announces-fresh-us1-billion-stock-buyback
Saudi Aramco profit jumps 33% as US-Iran war boosts oil prices
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/saudi-aramco-profit-jumps-33-us-iran-war-boosts-oil-prices
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/saudi-aramco-profit-jumps-33-us-iran-war-boosts-oil-prices
The Business Times
Saudi Aramco profit jumps 33% as US-Iran war boosts oil prices
Firm now faces more risks as Yemen’s Houthi group threatens to attack tankers using Red Sea route Read more at The Business Times.
BP’s Q2 profit more than doubles to top US$5 billion on oil surge
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/bps-q2-profit-more-doubles-top-us5-billion-oil-surge
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/bps-q2-profit-more-doubles-top-us5-billion-oil-surge
The Business Times
BP’s Q2 profit more than doubles to top US$5 billion on oil surge
The energy group has raised its dividend for the quarter to US$0.866 a share Read more at The Business Times.
Analysts upbeat on ‘New Keppel’ core operations despite group’s net profit plunge
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-upbeat-new-keppel-core-operations-despite-groups-net-profit-plunge
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-upbeat-new-keppel-core-operations-despite-groups-net-profit-plunge
The Business Times
Analysts upbeat on ‘New Keppel’ core operations despite group’s net profit plunge
DBS says Keppel offers a ‘unique and unrivalled proposition’ Read more at The Business Times.
All-Link’s public offer of 2.1 million shares 4.85 times subscribed
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/all-links-public-offer-2-1-million-shares-4-85-times-subscribed
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/all-links-public-offer-2-1-million-shares-4-85-times-subscribed
The Business Times
All-Link’s public offer of 2.1 million shares 4.85 times subscribed
Mainboard IPO raises about S$20.1 million in gross proceeds Read more at The Business Times.
Uber’s robotaxi ambition to face scrutiny as shares languish
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ubers-robotaxi-ambition-face-scrutiny-shares-languish
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ubers-robotaxi-ambition-face-scrutiny-shares-languish
The Business Times
Uber’s robotaxi ambition to face scrutiny as shares languish
The ride-hailing company is estimated to report a 13% year-on-year jump in Q2 revenue Read more at The Business Times.
Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Aug 4, 2026
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The Straits Times
Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Aug 4, 2026
Read more at straitstimes.com.
Caterpillar stock pops 9% on record quarterly revenue
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/caterpillar-stock-pops-9-on-record-quarterly-revenue-120556209.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/caterpillar-stock-pops-9-on-record-quarterly-revenue-120556209.html
Yahoo Finance
Caterpillar stock pops 9% on record quarterly revenue
Catapillar stock jumped on Tuesday as quarterly revenue topped $20 billion for the first time.
AlphaSpace stat of the morning: Why Palantir stock is surging
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/why-palantir-stock-is-ripping-higher-after-earnings-alphaspace-stat-of-the-morning-121006694.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/why-palantir-stock-is-ripping-higher-after-earnings-alphaspace-stat-of-the-morning-121006694.html
Yahoo Finance
Why Palantir stock is ripping higher after earnings: AlphaSpace stat of the morning
The number you need to know on Palantir right after earnings.
S&P 500 hits record, Dow surges 700 points after Bessent says Hormuz deal is near
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/stock-market-today-live-updates.html?__source=androidappshare
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/stock-market-today-live-updates.html?__source=androidappshare
CNBC
Dow surges 900 points, S&P 500 closes above 7,700 for first time in booming Wall Street rally
Stocks rose on Tuesday as oil prices dropped amid optimism that a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be on the horizon.
Yen intervention rattles Japan as global stocks barely notice: AlphaCheck
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/yen-intervention-rattles-japan-as-global-stocks-barely-notice-alphacheck-140841053.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/yen-intervention-rattles-japan-as-global-stocks-barely-notice-alphacheck-140841053.html
Yahoo Finance
Yen intervention rattles Japan as global stocks barely notice: AlphaCheck
Japan and the US jolted the yen out of an historic slide. US and global stocks keep pressing toward records.