Artificial intelligence (AI) news

Artificial intelligence is transforming finance. AI algorithms analyse data, predict trends, and automate trading. Companies involved in the development of artificial intelligence are impacting market efficiency and potentially increasing volatility in the global economy.

Meta Platforms (META) Q2 Earnings Preview: Advertising vs. AI Investments

Preview Meta Platforms (META) Q2 2025 earnings. Expected strong ad revenue growth driven by AI, contrasted with rising AI infrastructure costs and continued Reality Labs losses. External challenges include US-China trade tensions and EU regulations impacting ad revenue. Analysts are optimistic, with a median price target of $750. Key focus areas: advertising, AI investments, Reality Labs, and WhatsApp monetization.

29-07-2025 11:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Nasdaq 100 outperformed, Nikkei 225 pull-back hit key support (Chart of the day)

The US dollar surged to a near two-month high after an imbalanced US-EU trade deal sparked a sharp reversal in the euro, making it the worst-performing major currency. While US tech stocks extended gains—led by Nvidia—most Asia-Pacific markets declined amid dollar strength. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell, while gold rebounded slightly after four days of losses, supported by a pause in the greenback’s rally.

29-07-2025 07:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong