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A pullback in the red-hot shares of chip makers weighed on the Nasdaq, which fell 0.7%, and left the S&P 500 0.2% lower despite a majority of its sectors trading higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Bloom Energy stock advanced 2.7% to $311.23 on Wednesday after closing 10% higher on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Later in the week, however, it is possible that southerly winds could briefly return lifting temperatures a little higher, but there is a lot of uncertainty around this.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

There is some concern that REITs, known for their relatively high dividend yields, will be shunned by some income-seeking investors, given worries that stubborn inflation will lead to higher interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

He soared faster and higher than ever, but he didn’t let go the entire way.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova