Air Astana reports Q2 revenue growth amid rising costs

Global stock markets have been under pressure as geopolitical tensions have resurfaced in the Middle East. Moreover, investors remain concerned about the sustainability of AI-driven demand and infrastructure spending. Nonetheless, those looking for attractive stock picks amid the ongoing volatility can gain key insights by tracking the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts. These experts…

Silicon Valley admits AI may be a bubble, they just want to believe it is the right kind of bubble. But, when Meta reported it was selling excess AI capacity, it wiped $200bn off AI stocks in a day. But, what has really worried the likes of Anthropic and OpenAi is the arrival of cheaper…

Apple (AAPL +0.26%) is likely to report critical information that investors will not want to miss. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 16, 2026. The video was published on July 18, 2026. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends…

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European Union antitrust regulators said on Wednesday they had signed off on Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The approval, which included concessions made by Paramount, comes as the deal has been delayed in the U.S. due to concerns raised by state attorneys general. A Paramount spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to comment. In…