#investor-sentiment

#investor-sentiment

Revenue reached $1.63 billion, beating the $1.59 billion consensus by 2.8% and climbing 25.1% year over year. Gross profit jumped 34.2% to $432 million, and the company added approximately 7,500 net new locations to reach 156,000 globally. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) surpassed $2.0 billion, up 30% from the prior year. The operational metrics paint a picture of a business firing on most cylinders.

The AI boom is far more robust than the dot-com bubble, but there's still a risk it disappoints investors and sends shockwaves through markets and the economy, Liz Ann Sonders says. Charles Schwab's chief investment strategist told Business Insider that "extreme enthusiasm" about innovation and circular deals between tech companies reminded her of the internet bubble 25 years ago. But she said a key difference is that many dot-com companies were small and loss-making,

U.S. stocks have made furious rebounds, setting fresh record highs and eroding the outperformance that European markets have enjoyed for much of this year. The S&P 500 is now up 13% year to date and the Nasdaq is up 17%. As recently as late June, when the broad market index had retaken its prior all-time high, both were up 5%.

i-mobile Co., Ltd. reported a significant increase in its financial performance for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, with net sales rising by 14.9% and profit attributable to owners of the parent increasing by 22.2%. The company's strong financial results reflect its effective strategies in the competitive digital marketing sector, indicating robust growth and a positive outlook for stakeholders.

Shares in lenders exposed to the UK car finance scandal surged at the start of trading in London, with Close Brothers jumping 27% following a favorable Supreme Court ruling.

Wall Street expects ServiceNow to report $3.12 billion in sales and $3.57 in earnings for the recent quarter, key indicators for investor sentiment.

The DAX rose on Wednesday, led by a strong performance in the auto sector after a trade agreement between the United States and Japan lifted investor sentiment.

Investor sentiment in Germany rose more than expected in July, with the ZEW survey indicating a 5.2 points increase, reaching its highest level since February 2022.

The market remains fragmented. Gains in energy minerals and consumer non-durables were offset by declines in distribution services, non-energy minerals, and utilities.

The NGX All Share Index's approach to recent highs has led to potential profit-taking and a cautious sentiment among investors.