Global markets react to mixed corporate earnings while regional energy policies shift and artificial intelligence remains a key driver for tech sector valuation.

Broadcom stock declined despite exceeding quarterly earnings expectations, while Nvidia shares rose as investor confidence grows regarding AI hardware demand beyond traditional cloud providers.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported a significant earnings beat, leveraging the AI server boom, while Oracle analysts suggested the company's stock has significant growth potential as capital expenditure needs stabilize.

Palantir's stock experienced a slump, facing pressure from rising bond yields and broader tech market volatility, while Google (Alphabet) continues to see strong growth from cloud and AI revenue.

The Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT book-building process was highly successful, drawing approximately Rs4.5 billion in bids and finishing oversubscribed by eight times.

The Pakistani federal government announced a hike in petroleum prices, raising petrol by Rs2.29 and diesel by Rs1.11 per litre effective immediately.

GoPro faces ongoing challenges as smartphone camera ubiquity continues to limit its market reach, relegating the brand to niche professional and enthusiast demographics.

A major competitor to the restaurant chain Denny's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, highlighting financial stress within the dining sector.

Costco has unexpectedly discontinued a key service, and analysts are closely monitoring rising bond yields due to their potential impact on broader financial market stability.

Salesforce is expanding its strategy through 'Agentforce,' aiming to scale the next generation of its customer relationship management platform via new AI-driven tools.