Asian stocks climbed for a second day, led by chipmakers. The Kospi Index saw a significant jump, reflecting AI investment optimism. Crude oil prices advanced, reigniting inflation concerns and pushing Treasury yields higher. Gold and silver also advanced on dip-buying, while the yen slid past 163 per dollar. Investors now await earnings from Alphabet and Tesla for further market direction.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday. Here’s what the ASX 200 miner just reported.

The trust, which is backed by the government, is considering a qualified institutional placement or a follow-on public offer, the people said, asking not to be named because the discussions are private.

Fiscal concerns and the interest rate gap between Japan and the United States weigh on currency.

Investors want to know when Capital One will begin to see more tangible benefits from its Discover and Brex deals.

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) delivered higher quarterly production but lower revenue in Q4 FY26. Key project progress and a capital injection support outlook.

Wall Street's main indices closed higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq leading gains as a steep rally in semiconductor shares helped shift the focus away from the latest Middle East hostilities and tariff battles, while investors looked ahead to major technology earnings reports.

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico said on Tuesday its second-quarter net profit rose nearly 79% from the same period a year earlier, bolstered by higher copper prices and well ahead ​of analysts' forecasts.