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Global markets today: The US stock market fell on Monday after the US and Iran traded fire for the first time in a month

Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO on 1 September 2026, transitioning to executive chairman. John Ternus will succeed him after a 15-year tenure that saw Apple’s revenue grow fourfold and its market value soar to approximately $4.67 trillion.

In the AI boom, Netlist has seen significant growth, rising over 600% in 2026 after a deal with Samsung. Strong second-quarter earnings indicate improving financial health, yet the stock's volatility raises concerns about sustaining its gains over time.

Nvidia's impressive quarterly performance has sparked an AI rally, boosting Taiwan’s TAIEX index by 0.8%. TSMC, benefiting from Nvidia's demand, saw positive growth projections.

US stock futures showed mild losses on 28 August as traders awaited signals on Federal Reserve policy from the Jackson Hole symposium. Nvidia and Salesforce's strong performances sparked optimism, while Treasury yields rose amid solid job market reports and concerns of another Fed rate hike.

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US stock futures rose on 27 August, driven by Nvidia's strong second-quarter results, boosting chip stocks and alleviating AI rally concerns. Nasdaq futures increased 1%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%.

A Goldman Sachs report reveals that, as of July 2026, Americans have more financial wealth in shares than in homes. Despite high share ownership among the wealthy, many still prefer real estate.

NVIDIA's Q2 results showcase a booming AI market with revenue surpassing expectations. Despite strong growth, experts suggest a cautious outlook as valuations stretch, and some consolidation may be needed.

For the first time since WWII, Americans now hold more wealth in shares than property. In March 2026, households owned $64.8 trillion in shares compared to $48.7 trillion in homes.