The U.S. government has filed a brief supporting OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit brought by The New York Times. The case could set a precedent for AI training on copyrighted material.
Dell's Q2 results were well ahead of expectations, causing the stock to rocket higher. The strong performance likely reflects robust demand for its products.
The dollar held firm near a two-week high as rising Middle East hostilities lifted oil prices. The move reflects safe-haven demand and energy-market spillovers into foreign exchange.
Australian shares traded sharply lower on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous two sessions. The S&P/ASX 200 fell near the 8,950 level with weakness in financial and mining stocks.
China's stock market finished lower in two of the past three trading days, with the Shanghai Composite Index just beneath the 3,980-point level. Losses may extend on Wednesday.
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran, hitting multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites. The action comes amid renewed Middle East tensions.