Australia Sets New Minimum Pay, Insurance Rules for Gig Workers 
England Drought Expands to 71% as Heatwave Deepens Water Crisis 
European Stocks Flat as Oil Prices Rise, US CPI in Focus 
Mercedes-Benz Stock Offers Deep-Value Potential as Citi Sees Recovery Catalysts 
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M Over Child Safety Violations in New Mexico 
S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise as Iran Risks and CPI Loom 
Asian Stocks Mixed as RBA Holds Rates, Oil Risks Rise 
Sony, TSMC Eye $6.3 Billion Japan Chip Venture for Next-Gen Image Sensors 
Sanrio Shares Plunge as Q1 Profit Miss Overshadows Strong Sales 
ASX Faces Legal Action Over Failed Blockchain CHESS Project 
UK Retail Sales Rise as World Cup and Heatwave Boost Food, Pubs and Clothing 
Asian Stocks Rise as AI Chip Rally Lifts South Korea, Japan 
Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Talks Stall, Inflation Risks Grow 
Wall Street Slips as Oil Prices Surge 5% on Iran-Hormuz Uncertainty 
Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 4.5%-5.5% as AI Boom Fuels Economy 
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Atlanta After Cockpit Fumes Reported 
Treasury Wine Estates Shares Jump as U.S. Overhaul Lifts FY2026 Outlook 
U.S. stock index futures edged higher Tuesday evening following Wall Street gains, as investors evaluated President Donald Trump’s initial policies. S&P 500 Futures climbed 0.2% to 6,096.25 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.5% to 21,810.35 points, while Dow Jones Futures remained flat at 44,238.0 points.
Markets were optimistic after Trump’s inauguration as the 45th U.S. President, as he avoided imposing tariffs on his first day. In his address, Trump emphasized economic revitalization and national security while prioritizing domestic interests. Early executive orders included forming a Department of Government Efficiency, led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Netflix shares soared over 14% in after-hours trading, reaching $993.99, after reporting a record-breaking 19 million new subscribers in Q4 2024. The surge was fueled by hit content, regional programming, and price hikes in key markets. Quarterly revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $9.5 billion, with net income up 12% at $915 million.
The Dow Jones closed up 1.2% at 44,025.81 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively. Analysts predict market volatility as Trump’s policies unfold but anticipate overall growth in his first year.
Trump also announced a $500 billion joint venture, Stargate, involving OpenAI, Oracle, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and SoftBank. The project aims to develop AI data centers and energy facilities in Texas, strengthening U.S. AI capabilities. Oracle surged 7.7%, with Microsoft and NVIDIA shares rising in extended trading.
Looking ahead, GE Vernova, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble will release earnings on Wednesday.
This article captures Trump-era policy impacts and corporate highlights, driving market trends and investment insights.
