Senior U.S. official: Gaza ceasefire talks appear to have entered the final stage. Negotiators have worked out a fairly detailed text that spells out the specific arrangements for the Gaza hostage deal.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index closed up 3.32 points at 18.04, its highest level since April 19.

Market news: US President Biden ordered the establishment of a committee to resolve the labor dispute at New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit).

NBA: Disney (DIS.N) remains the broadcast platform for the NBA Finals.

NBA: Signs new 11-year media deal with Disney (DIS.N), NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime Video that runs through the 2035-36 season.

Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) raised its common stock dividend 8% to $0.26 per share and authorized a $25 billion share buyback program.

After the financial report was released, Ford Motor (FN) fell 10% after the market closed.

Ford Motor (FN) still expects full-year capital expenditures of $8 billion to $9 billion, while the market expected $8.39 billion.

Ford Motor Company (FN) had revenue of US$47.88 billion in the second quarter of 2024, compared with US$44.954 billion in the same period last year and the market expected US$43.76 billion; net profit was US$1.831 billion, compared with US$2.61 billion in the same period last year and the market expected US$1.917 billion.

The S&P 500 index has not experienced a single-day drop of more than 2% for 356 consecutive trading days, the longest streak since 2007.

IBM (IBM.N) had revenue of US$15.77 billion in the second quarter of 2024, compared with market expectations of US$15.62 billion and US$15.475 billion in the same period last year.

Market news: US Vice President Harris may be nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate before August 1; the Democratic Committee reached a consensus to nominate the presidential candidate virtually before August 7; and the vice presidential candidate is expected to be nominated before August 7.

The Mexican state of Nuevo Leon said it had not received any notice from Tesla (to suspend its investment).

The Mexican state of Nuevo Leon said Tesla had made an "important investment".

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.55% at 17,252 points in the night session, 59 points below the spot price.

Apple (AAPL.O): The web version of Apple Maps enters the testing phase.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Israelis are relieved that Trump is safe after the assassination attempt. Thank you for everything Trump has done for Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Seeking demilitarization and deradicalization of the Gaza Strip.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Israel is not seeking to resettle Gaza.

Delta Air Lines: As of noon ET on Wednesday, 50 flights have been canceled.