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According to The Information, TSMC is developing advanced chip-packaging technology similar to Intel's Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge (EMIB) on Thursday (July 30). TSMC engineers internally refer to the project as "EMIB-like." The technology allows multiple silicon pieces to be assembled into a single unit for more powerful AI chip creation. TSM stock rose over 8% in morning trade following the report, while Intel stock (INTC) rallied over 14% amid a broader chip sector recovery.

According to Jin10, regional officials stated that Houthi forces, in cooperation with Iraqi militias, launched an attack on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory.

According to data from Guru Club (China's chemical commodity price platform), H acid, a key raw material for active dyes, surged 31% on July 28 to 80,000 yuan/ton. Leading producer Dachaidan and Xin Technology raised ex-factory prices to 100,000 yuan/ton the same day, marking a single-day gain of 64% and a cumulative increase of nearly 150% since early 2026 at 40,000 yuan/ton, touching historical highs. H acid is an essential intermediate for active dyes production, involving high-risk sulfonati

According to Meta's latest regulatory filing on July 29, the company's unfulfilled data center lease commitments reached $279 billion as of June 30, surging 53% from $183 billion in the prior quarter. Meta disclosed that these commitments—covering data center construction, hosting facilities, and network infrastructure—reflect aggressive expansion in AI infrastructure. The company added $68 billion in new lease commitments in July alone, with contracts expected to commence execution in 2027 and

According to rwa.xyz data, Ondo Finance maintains its dominance in the tokenized stocks sector with approximately $845.6 million in distributed value, accounting for roughly 45% of the total $1.86 billion market. The platform is followed by xStocks with $515.3 million and Securitize with $236.8 million. The market leadership comes after Ondo's subsidiary, Oasis Pro Markets, received FINRA authorization on July 23 to offer tokenized corporate equities and funds to a broader range of U.S. financia

Spain's IBEX 35 benchmark index gained 2.00% intraday on July 30.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Amazon-owned Zoox on Thursday received a temporary exemption allowing the company to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years. The exemption enables Zoox to begin offering paid robotaxi rides, marking the first-ever commercial authorization for a purpose-built autonomous shuttle. Zoox CEO Aicha Evans stated the move represents an "important milestone" for the company and the broader autonomous vehicle industry. A

According to HKEJ, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index August futures reported 25,924 points late today around 10:35 PM, up 20 points or 0.08%. The contract traded at a premium of 65 points with total volume of 8,266 lots. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index futures fell 15 points or 0.17% to 8,657 points, trading at a 12-point premium.

According to company filings, Vicarious Surgical announced on July 30, 2026, that its board proposed and shareholders approved a dissolution plan, triggering asset liquidation. The surgical robotics startup, which once held a valuation of $1.1 billion and attracted backing from investors including Bill Gates and Jerry Yang, will cease operations. As of Q1 2026, the company held only $3.65–3.7 million in cash reserves while posting a single-quarter net loss of $7.33 million, according to financia

According to Portugal's state news agency Lusa, Portugal's government approved a temporary windfall tax on oil extraction and refining companies on Thursday (July 30), targeting profits significantly above historical averages. The measure was passed in a cabinet meeting and will be confirmed by a government spokesperson. Galp Energy, Portugal's largest listed company, fell 3.2% on the Lisbon market following the announcement. Revenues from the windfall tax will fund measures to ease fuel cost pr

According to PANews citing Bybit data, on July 30, memory semiconductor stocks surged, with SK Hynix rising 17.15% to $148.35 per share and Micron Technology up 16.85% to $864.21. The broader U.S. market also gained ground, with the Nasdaq rising 2.68%, S&P 500 up 1.28%, and the Dow Jones advancing 0.59%.

According to Ark Invest's daily trading report, the investment manager sold shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Block, Robinhood and Bullish on Wednesday (July 30), as each stock declined during the session. Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) sold 120,665 shares of Bitmine valued at approximately $2 million, 13,403 shares of Block worth about $1.1 million, 12,561 shares of Robinhood valued at roughly $1.1 million and 11,314 shares of Bullish worth around $247,000. The sales reflect Ark's routine re

Gate News message, according to Lookonchain data, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of 585 BTC (approximately $37.81 million) on July 30, while the 7-day net flow showed an outflow of 7,704 BTC (approximately $498.09 million). Ethereum ETFs experienced a single-day net outflow of 6,440 ETH (approximately $12.34 million), with a 7-day net outflow of 23,916 ETH (approximately $45.95 million).

According to ChainCatcher, citing Binance spot data, AXTIB surged 22.63% and ARMB climbed 18.73% in 24 hours, both showing a bounce-back pattern. Meanwhile, EPIC fell 20.86% after a sharp pullback, and DYM declined 6.25% in the same period.

According to Jin10, on July 30, China Coast Guard conducted enforcement patrols in the territorial waters and surrounding areas of Huangyan Island. Throughout July, the agency has intensified patrols and employed measures including warning calls, interception, and water cannons to deter vessels engaged in illegal activities, further reinforcing control over the waters and safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.

Datavault AI Inc. expanded its technology licensing agreement with DataMeds AI Inc. in late July 2026, extending its blockchain and data tokenization capabilities beyond pharmaceutical distribution into broader commercial healthcare and wellness applications. Under the amended definitive agreement, Datavault AI will receive common shares representing approximately 19.9% of DataMeds' outstanding stock upon completion of pending acquisition transactions. The partnership aims to enable patient-cont

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. natural gas inventories increased by 28 billion cubic feet last week, falling short of Bloomberg consensus expectations of 34 billion cubic feet and analyst forecasts of 36 billion cubic feet. The week-over-week increase rate stood at 0.92%, bringing total inventories to 3.08 trillion cubic feet.

According to Odaily, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose over 8% today, with major chipmakers posting strong gains. Applied Materials surged 15%, Micron Technology climbed 14%, AMD advanced 13%, Intel gained 12%, while ASML and TSMC each rose over 7%.

According to EIA, U.S. natural gas stockpiles totaled 3.084 trillion cubic feet as of the week ending July 24, up 28 billion cubic feet from the prior week. Year-over-year, inventories fell 32 billion cubic feet or 1.0%. Compared to the five-year average, stockpiles remain elevated at 185 billion cubic feet above normal, a 6.4% increase.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. natural gas stockpiles for the week ending July 24 totaled 28 billion cubic feet, falling short of the 35 billion cubic feet forecast and declining from 32 billion cubic feet in the prior week.