Escalation in the Middle East Drives Oil Prices – Bloom Energy Breaks Billion-Dollar Mark Thanks to AI Boom – Seagate Shines with Record Cash Flow – Visa Cuts Jobs and Lowers Outlook – Apple Achieves Historic $5 Trillion Valuation Before CEO Transition – Ford Surprises Positively Despite EV Losses – SK Hynix Reports Record Quarter through AI Storage – KLA Corporation Plummets Despite Strong Numbers

Following the recent trading day on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the US markets faced a crucible marked by geopolitical shockwaves and mixed corporate earnings. The Dow Jones gained 1.03%, closing at 52,747.53 points, while the S&P 500 rose 0.22% to 7,429.20 points. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite changed by -0.22% to 24,876.91 points. A surprising rocket attack by Iran on US troops in the Middle East, coupled with an immediate verbal escalation from President Trump, shattered hopes for a diplomatic solution and sent oil prices soaring...