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Stock buybacks, a major driver of share price growth, are declining as large technology companies redirect cash toward expensive AI infrastructure investments instead.
Visa announced plans to eliminate approximately 2,600 positions, representing 7% of its workforce, as CEO Ryan McInerney pursues efficiency improvements and increased investment in growth initiatives.
Major stock indexes rebounded sharply, with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average closing 2.8%, 1.7%, and 1.2% higher respectively, driven by strong tech earnings and semiconductor gains.
Greif reported fiscal Q3 2026 net sales of $1.17B, up 3.5% year-over-year, and acquired Spanish polymer container producer Envaplast for $61.7 million to expand its European presence.
General Motors announced a $157 million investment in its Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri to upgrade the paint shop and modernize the facility, according to a July 24 press release.
The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% with three policymakers voting for a hike amid Middle East tensions threatening to spark renewed inflation pressures.
