Stock Market Today: Live Updates for July 25, 2026

1. Citi warns of increased U.S. equity pressure amid tech sector decline and rising bearish sentiment in Europe and Asia Newsworthy Reliable Very negative
2. Micron's stock surges 8.5% following major tech investments and a $25.29B Q3 revenue boost Newsworthy Reliable Very positive
3. Southern California gas prices rise for 11 consecutive days due to Middle East tensions, with prices above $5.60 per gallon Newsworthy Reliable Very negative
4. Big Tech plans $730 billion AI infrastructure investment in 2026 despite waning investor optimism Newsworthy Reliable Positive
5. Air France-KLM Q2 revenue rises 9.4% but operating profit falls 51.2% due to fuel cost increases Relevant Reliable Negative
6. 16 U.S. states introduce tax-free shopping days to help families with back-to-school costs exceeding $800 per student Relevant Reliable Positive
7. Mid-term election years historically show weakest stock market returns but often followed by strong rebound phases Relevant Reliable Neutral
8. Bond market calm nearing dot-com lows signals potential market volatility, urging investors to consider hedging strategies Relevant Reliable Negative

Type: live blog · Analysis confidence: 95%

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• Xometry stock up 308% amid valuation tensions • Mid-term election years mark weakest market phase but forecast strong recovery • Federal Reserve July 29 meeting critical with split rate views • Citi warns of tech-driven equity pressure and Nasdaq position liquidations • Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF down 7% from peak yet strong YTD gains • Dell and Eli Lilly lead AI and pharma growth • US indexes fall on oil surge and AI spending volatility • Netflix shows 30% average returns with high volatility and uncertain outlook