United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index: 48.7 (March) vs previous 48.8

TradingKey - SanDisk (SDNK) delivered its strongest financial results since its spin-off listing, but the capital market's reaction was the exact opposite.

TradingKey - Intel (INTC) stock jumped nearly 11% after strong Q2 earnings. Here's what drove the rally, analyst targets, and key price levels to watch next.

TradingKey - On August 6, Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened lower across the board. Following a broad pullback in the U.S. semiconductor sector overnight, Asian chip stocks came under pressure, weighing on major indices in both markets.

On August 5, Eastern Time, SanDisk (SNDK) released its fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings report during US after-hours trading. Following the results, SanDisk's stock price at one point fell more than 8%. As of press time, the gain narrowed to around 4%, trading at $1,287.67.

Spot gold (XAUUSD) briefly climbed above $4,200 during Wednesday's session. The market is digesting a notable slowdown in U.S. private-sector hiring while monitoring expectations for an easing of shipping disputes in the Strait of Hormuz, with both factors collectively amplifying short-term volatility in the precious metals market.