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Apple Inc. is projected to ship over 10 million foldable iPhones within the first year of launch, according to market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC). The tech giant will debut its first foldable smartphone on September 9 at an event held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. I

CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares surged 12% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the cybersecurity firm posted quarterly results for the three months ended July 31 and raised its full-year growth forecast. The company upgraded its net new annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth target to 34% at the

Salesforce Inc. (CRM) shares soared 13% in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The cloud software vendor reported second-quarter results and issued guidance that surpassed Wall Street projections. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $5.90, up 103% year-on-year and above the $3.27

Okta Inc. (OKTA) reported second-quarter financial results on Wednesday that exceeded Wall Street estimates, with the fiscal quarter ending July 31 delivering revenue of $805 million, an 11% year-over-year increase that beat the $793 million consensus estimate. The identity management company

According to Kpler data, the Strait of Hormuz saw 10 trackable commodity vessels pass through on Wednesday (August 27), up from 8 vessels on Tuesday but below the 10-day average of approximately 15 vessels, despite persistent U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions. The increase included two medium-sized pr

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) stock surged following its second-quarter earnings report, with Jefferies raising its price target to $175 while maintaining a 'Buy' rating. The upgrade came after the retailer reported Q2 sales of $1.27 billion, a 5% year-on-year increase that exceeded analyst estimates, a

Okta, Inc. reported second-quarter financial results on Wednesday that topped Wall Street expectations, with revenue reaching $805 million, up 11% year-over-year and beating consensus estimates of $793 million. The stock surged nearly 20% in after-hours trading. The company raised its fiscal year 2

According to Fiscal.ai, Salesforce (CRM) shares soared 13% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, August 27, after the company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $5.90—exceeding the $3.27 consensus estimate by 103% year-on-year. Revenue rose 11% year-on-year to $11.35 billion,

CrowdStrike shares surged 12% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the cybersecurity firm posted quarterly results that beat Wall Street expectations and lifted its full-year guidance. Q2 revenue reached $1.47 billion, up 26% year-over-year and above the $1.44 billion

According to data from Japan's Ministry of Finance cited by Jin10 on August 27, foreign investors net sold 764.1 billion yen ($48.0 million) of Japanese stocks in the week ended August 22, marking the largest single-week outflow in nearly two months. The sales were driven by surging global bond

According to Thailand's Ministry of Commerce, the country's exports in July reached $34.78 billion.

US Stock Market News: J.M. Smucker (SJM) delivered a beat-and-raise quarter in its first fiscal 2027 results on Wednesday, though a large one-off tariff refund from the U.S. federal government tempered the headline figures. Stock Market News Today highlights that even when accounting for the tariff payout, Smucker demonstrated solid operational performance across most business segments.

According to Jin10, on Thursday, Aug 27, offshore CNH HIBOR rates showed mixed movements with the one-week rate climbing to 1.42697%, the highest since Aug 20. The overnight rate declined 2 basis points to 1.37409%, while the two-week rate rose to 1.43333%.

In US Stock Market News, NVIDIA released its fiscal 2027 second quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, achieving record revenue of $96.2 billion, up 106% year over year, while adjusted earnings per share climbed 120% to $2.22. The chipmaker's valuation has reached levels not seen since early 2019, trading at less than 27 times earnings—a significant shift given the company's doubled profitability.

South Korea's Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark interest rate to 3.0% in August, marking a consecutive increase following July's hike. The decision triggered sharp declines in bond futures during morning trading on August 27, with 3-year futures dropping 20 ticks to 103.12 and 10-year f

On September 1, major telecommunications companies and e-commerce platforms in Russia began accepting the digital ruble, marking a step forward in promoting the state-backed currency for everyday transactions while maintaining the ban on using cryptocurrencies for direct payments. Russia takes a firm stance on cryptocurrencies: the country allows investment and transactions involving cryptocurrencies but prohibits their use for direct payments. While other markets are still discussing the concep

The Bank of Korea raised its growth forecast for next year to 2.9% on the 27th, a significant upward revision from the 2.1% projection announced in May. The central bank attributed the adjustment to an expected semiconductor boom and broader economic growth expansion. The 0.7 percentage point

Russia’s three largest telecommunications operators — MTS, Rostelecom, and MegaFon — have prepared to accept digital ruble payments starting September 1 as part of the first mandatory phase of the Central Bank of Russia’s digital currency rollout. According to Vedomosti, the companies are preparing their payment systems for launch: MTS is offering digital ruble transactions through services connected to MTS Pay, while Rostelecom and MegaFon are working on their own integrations. MTS Integrates t

Korean government officials and global institutional investors held a virtual consultative meeting the day before the 27th to discuss forex and capital market reforms, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting brought together major asset managers including BlackRock, Vanguard,

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on August 24 that SpaceX and NVIDIA are deepening their collaboration, centered on the Vera Rubin platform, to extend AI computing infrastructure into Earth orbit. The first Starmind AI satellites could launch as early as the fourth quarter of 2027, one year ahead of the previously announced 2028 schedule, with deployment expected to expand substantially in 2028. Starmind AI Satellite Launch Schedule: Moved Up to Q4 2027 Musk said publicly on August 24, 2026, that