Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1899, Fiat founded by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on Iran
US market saw a mixed close as the SP 500 and Nasdaq dipped, primarily due to tech giants like Alphabet facing investor scrutiny over AI spending. The Dow, however, edged higher, supported by healthcare and industrial gains. Falling oil prices offered some relief, but a hawkish Federal Reserve stance and upcoming inflation data are keeping investors cautious about future rate hikes.
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The Motley Fool
· Jul 6, 2026
Micron, Intel, and Sandisk Are the Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks This Year. Which Is the Best Buy Now?
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Seeking Alpha
· Jun 29, 2026
U.S. Stocks Still Lead Global Markets Since Iran Conflict Erupted
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 9, 2026
Asian stocks are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks
Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices have stabilized as conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 8, 2026
Chip Stocks Extend Losses as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher
Global financial markets have been under pressure as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran threatens the fragile ceasefire reached last month. Fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf, and Washington’s decision to restore sanctions on Iranian oil have reignited concerns over energy supplies. The [] The post Chip Stocks Extend Losses as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Investing.com
· Jul 6, 2026
UBS Names Top Lithium Stocks Amid Bullish Long-Term Outlook
UBS Names Top Lithium Stocks Amid Bullish Long-Term Outlook
Bloomberg
· Jul 6, 2026
Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund to Take TAQA Private
Abu Dhabi has spent years building one of the Gulf’s fastest-growing stock markets through a wave of blockbuster IPOs, only to now take one of its biggest companies private. Bloomberg's Laura Gardner Cuesta reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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