ASML EUV Price Hike Sparks TSMC Pushback: What’s at Stake
ASML is pushing to raise prices on EUV and DUV lithography tools, sparking pushback from TSMC even as Chinese chipmakers and Intel accept higher costs for the equipment.
TSMC Arizona 100 Billion Expansion: What the New Pledge Means
TSMC pledged an additional $100 billion for Arizona chip fabs on July 16, 2026, lifting its total U.S. investment to $265 billion amid surging AI chip demand.
E20 Petrol Safety India: What the Centre’s Latest Claims Show
The Centre told Parliament E20 petrol safety India studies show no abnormal wear or tear, though some legacy vehicles may need periodic component replacement and see reduced mileage.
Apple CCI Antitrust India Fight: The Copy-Paste Accusation Explained
Apple accused India’s CCI of copy-pasting claims from Match, PhonePe and Paytm in its antitrust probe, seeking to quash findings that could expose it to a $38 billion fine.
Ukraine Patriot Shortage Deepens After Deadly July 30 Barrage
Ukraine intercepted only one of nine ballistic missiles on July 30 amid a worsening Patriot shortage, days after Zelenskyy pleaded with Trump and US defense firms for faster deliveries.
Russia Ukraine Strikes Send Missile Falling Into Poland
A massive Russian barrage on Ukraine killed at least eight people on July 30, 2026, and sent a Kh-101 cruise missile falling into Polish territory. Here is what happened in the Russia Ukraine strikes Poland incident and what allies are watching next.
Microsoft Stock Rally: Why Shares Jumped 9% on CapEx
Microsoft shares jumped roughly 9% in extended trading after Q4 earnings beat estimates and capital expenditure guidance came in below Wall Street’s model. Here is the full Microsoft stock rally CapEx story, including Nadella’s multi-model pitch.
Apple Q3 Earnings Options Traders Price In $199B Swing
Options traders are pricing an Apple Q3 earnings options move of roughly 4%, or about $199 billion in market value, ahead of Thursday’s report. Here is what Wall Street expects on revenue, margin and guidance, clearly framed as pre-earnings analysis.
Sensex Nifty July 30 Close: Auto, Oil & Gas Lead Gains
The Sensex Nifty July 30 close extended a two-day rally, with the Sensex up 273.55 points and the Nifty up 66.95 points, led by Auto and Oil & Gas stocks even as midcaps and smallcaps lagged. Here is what drove the session and what to watch next.
Meta Free Cash Flow Plunge Fuels a Bigger AI Capex Bet
Meta’s second-quarter free cash flow plunged 91% to $784 million even as revenue rose 28%, after the company raised its 2026 AI capex outlook to as much as $145 billion. Here is what is driving the cash burn, including a $1.4 trillion legal claim.
