U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.63%

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Investing.com – U.S. stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Consumer Goods, Technology and Basic...

Investing.com – U.S. stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Consumer Goods, Technology and Basic Materials sectors led shares higher.

At the close in NYSE, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.63%, while the S&P 500 index added 0.55%, and the NASDAQ Composite index gained 0.91%.

The best performers of the session on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were 3M Company (NYSE:MMM), which rose 3.04% or 4.74 points to trade at 160.62 at the close. Meanwhile, Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM) added 2.94% or 6.51 points to end at 228.09 and Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) was up 2.65% or 3.87 points to 149.93 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Merck & Company Inc (NYSE:MRK), which fell 1.74% or 1.93 points to trade at 109.18 at the close. Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) declined 1.59% or 5.68 points to end at 350.63 and Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT) was down 1.28% or 1.53 points to 117.83.

The top performers on the S&P 500 were Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:ENPH) which rose 12.54% to 40.48, Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) which was up 8.74% to settle at 138.41 and Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) which gained 6.02% to close at 153.12.

The worst performers were Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) which was down 10.04% to 108.61 in late trade, McCormick & Company Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) which lost 8.05% to settle at 61.20 and GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) which was down 7.38% to 295.00 at the close.

The top performers on the NASDAQ Composite were Digital Currency X Technology Inc (NASDAQ:DCX) which rose 1,294.57% to 4.98, 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:SXTP) which was up 150.08% to settle at 5.00 and IO Biotech Inc (NASDAQ:IOBT) which gained 128.85% to close at 0.47.

The worst performers were C3is Inc (NASDAQ:CISS) which was down 35.51% to 0.09 in late trade, Mingteng International Corp Inc (NASDAQ:MTEN) which lost 26.44% to settle at 0.02 and eLong Power Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:ELPW) which was down 26.38% to 1.20 at the close.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the New York Stock Exchange by 1695 to 1066 and 71 ended unchanged; on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, 2232 rose and 1145 declined, while 167 ended unchanged.

Shares in Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) fell to 52-week lows; falling 10.04% or 12.12 to 108.61. Shares in McCormick & Company Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) fell to 52-week lows; losing 8.05% or 5.36 to 61.20. Shares in Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) rose to all time highs; gaining 6.02% or 8.70 to 153.12. Shares in C3is Inc (NASDAQ:CISS) fell to all time lows; down 35.51% or 0.05 to 0.09. Shares in Mingteng International Corp Inc (NASDAQ:MTEN) fell to all time lows; falling 26.44% or 0.01 to 0.02.

The CBOE Volatility Index, which measures the implied volatility of S&P 500 options, was down 7.40% to 15.65.

Gold Futures for February delivery was up 1.87% or 90.59 to $4,928.09 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in March fell 1.91% or 1.16 to hit $59.46 a barrel, while the March Brent oil contract fell 1.64% or 1.07 to trade at $64.17 a barrel.

EUR/USD was up 0.58% to 1.18, while USD/JPY rose 0.08% to 158.40.

The US Dollar Index Futures was down 0.43% at 98.14.

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Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.41%

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Investing.com – Mexico stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Mexico, the S&P/BMV IPC rose 0.41% to hit a new all time high.

The best performers of the session on the S&P/BMV IPC were Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV (BMV:VOLARA), which rose 7.82% or 1.22 points to trade at 16.83 at the close. Meanwhile, Orbia Advance Corporation SAB de CV (BMV:ORBIA) added 6.81% or 1.21 points to end at 18.99 and Banco Del Bajio SA Institution De Banca Multiple (BMV:BBAJIOO) was up 5.64% or 2.81 points to 52.65 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Qualitas Controladora, SAB De CV (BMV:Q), which fell 4.51% or 8.02 points to trade at 170.00 at the close. Industrias Penoles Sab De CV (BMV:PEOLES) declined 2.12% or 23.16 points to end at 1,067.89 and GCC SAB de CV (BMV:GCC) was down 1.46% or 2.86 points to 193.35.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Mexico Stock Exchange by 142 to 83 and 16 ended unchanged.

Shares in Banco Del Bajio SA Institution De Banca Multiple (BMV:BBAJIOO) rose to 52-week highs; up 5.64% or 2.81 to 52.65.

Gold Futures for February delivery was up 1.87% or 90.39 to $4,927.89 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in March fell 1.93% or 1.17 to hit $59.45 a barrel, while the March Brent oil contract fell 1.66% or 1.08 to trade at $64.16 a barrel.

USD/MXN was down 0.03% to 17.46, while EUR/MXN rose 0.60% to 20.53.

The US Dollar Index Futures was down 0.43% at 98.14.

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Canada stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite up 0.46%

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Investing.com – Canada stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Materials, Healthcare and Telecoms sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Toronto, the S&P/TSX Composite gained 0.46%.

The best performers of the session on the S&P/TSX Composite were Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA), which rose 12.62% or 5.71 points to trade at 50.97 at the close. Meanwhile, Discovery Silver Corp (TSX:DSV) added 12.21% or 1.19 points to end at 10.94 and New Gold Inc (TSX:NGD) was up 11.98% or 1.86 points to 17.39 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN), which fell 10.91% or 4.00 points to trade at 32.67 at the close. Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS) declined 6.55% or 28.06 points to end at 400.29 and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) was down 6.02% or 2.48 points to 38.75.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Toronto Stock Exchange by 589 to 392 and 70 ended unchanged.

Shares in Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA) rose to 5-year highs; up 12.62% or 5.71 to 50.97. Shares in Discovery Silver Corp (TSX:DSV) rose to 5-year highs; rising 12.21% or 1.19 to 10.94. Shares in New Gold Inc (TSX:NGD) rose to all time highs; up 11.98% or 1.86 to 17.39.

The S&P/TSX 60 VIX, which measures the implied volatility of S&P/TSX Composite options, was down 3.42% to 15.23.

Gold Futures for February delivery was up 1.88% or 91.01 to $4,928.51 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in March fell 1.93% or 1.17 to hit $59.45 a barrel, while the March Brent oil contract fell 1.64% or 1.07 to trade at $64.17 a barrel.

CAD/USD was unchanged 0.33% to 0.73, while CAD/EUR unchanged 0.26% to 0.62.

The US Dollar Index Futures was down 0.43% at 98.14.

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Google Expands AI-Powered Search With Personalized Results Linked To Gmail And Photos

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WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Google has announced that it's making its search results more personalized by introducing an AI Mode that syncs with users' Gmail and Google Photos accounts. This is part of their efforts to enhance the Personal Intelligence feature.

The update aims to make Gemini, which is Google's main AI model, function better as a personalized assistant by utilizing user data from various Google apps. The idea is that AI Mode will tap into emails, photos, and past activities to provide more relevant search results, so you won't have to go into great detail when you type in your queries.

Robby Stein, who is the VP of product for Google Search, mentioned that the goal is to turn Search into a more personalized experience by pulling insights from across Google services. For instance, if someone is planning a trip, the suggestions might be based on travel info in their Gmail and photos that reflect their interests. Similarly, shopping searches could consider past purchases and personal preferences.

This feature will be optional, and users can unlink apps whenever they want. Google also reassured that emails and photos accessed via AI Mode won't be used to train future models.

Currently, the feature is experimental and is rolling out in English for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S., but it won't be available for enterprise and education accounts.

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Meta Set To Roll Out Advertising On Threads Worldwide

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WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Meta (META) said it will begin showing ads on its Threads microblogging platform to users globally starting next week, marking a key step in monetizing the fast-growing service.

The rollout will be gradual and could take several months, following earlier ad tests conducted in the U.S. and Japan. Meta said the move will allow businesses to engage more directly with users on Threads while reaching audiences most likely to be interested in their products and services.

Threads, launched in July 2023 as a rival to Elon Musk's X, has grown rapidly, surpassing 400 million monthly active users. Independent data indicates the platform has recently attracted more daily mobile users worldwide than X, underscoring its increasing relevance in the social media landscape.

Analysts expect Threads to become a meaningful revenue contributor for Meta as advertising expands. The company has signaled that additional features are planned for the platform, including new ad formats and third-party verification tools already in use on Facebook and Instagram.

The global ad rollout comes as Meta prepares to report its fourth-quarter earnings, with investors closely watching how Threads contributes to the company's broader monetization strategy.

META currently trades at $646.59 or 5.49% higher on the NasdaqGS.

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Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.46%

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Investing.com – Colombia stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Financials, Investment and Public Services sectors led shares lower.

At the close in Colombia, the COLCAP lost 0.46%.

The best performers of the session on the COLCAP were Cementos Argos SA (BVC:CCB), which rose 3.55% or 440.00 points to trade at 12,840.00 at the close. Meanwhile, Mineros SA (BVC:MAS) added 3.31% or 600.00 points to end at 18,740.00 and Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA Pref (BVC:GAA_p) was up 3.07% or 25.00 points to 840.00 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Grupo Energia Bogota SA ESP (BVC:GEB), which fell 0.93% or 30.00 points to trade at 3,205.00 at the close. Celsia SA (BVC:CEL) declined 0.39% or 20.00 points to end at 5,070.00 and Interconnection Electric SA ESP (BVC:ISA) was down 0.25% or 80.00 points to 32,000.00.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Colombia Stock Exchange by 1 to 0.

Shares in Cementos Argos SA (BVC:CCB) rose to all time highs; up 3.55% or 440.00 to 12,840.00. Shares in Mineros SA (BVC:MAS) rose to all time highs; rising 3.31% or 600.00 to 18,740.00. Shares in Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA Pref (BVC:GAA_p) rose to 3-years highs; rising 3.07% or 25.00 to 840.00.

US coffee C for March delivery was up 0.09% or 0.30 to $347.80 . Elsewhere in commodities trading, US cocoa for delivery in March rose 0.04% or 2.00 to hit $4,450.00 , while the February Gold Futures contract rose 1.81% or 87.55 to trade at $4,925.05 a troy ounce.

USD/COP was down 2.03% to 3,596.00, while BRL/COP fell 1.60% to 679.90.

The US Dollar Index Futures was down 0.43% at 98.14.

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Apple Plans Deep Siri Overhaul With Built-In AI Chatbot To Catch Up In Generative AI

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CUPERTINO (dpa-AFX) - Apple (AAPL) is preparing a major redesign of Siri that would turn the assistant into a fully fledged AI chatbot embedded across the iPhone, iPad and Mac, marking a strategic shift as the company looks to close the gap with rivals such as OpenAI and Google.

The new system, internally code-named Campos, is expected to launch later in 2026 and replace Siri's current interface. It will be integrated directly into Apple's operating systems and accessible through the same voice and button commands users already use today. Unlike the existing Siri, the revamped version is designed to support continuous, conversational interactions similar to ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.

The chatbot is seen as central to Apple's effort to reset its AI strategy after a slow and uneven rollout of Apple Intelligence features in 2024. A more limited Siri upgrade is still planned earlier in 2026, adding capabilities such as on-screen analysis, deeper use of personal data and improved web search, but without a conversational interface.

The full chatbot experience is expected to be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, with a public release targeted for September. It will debut as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, while broader changes to the operating systems are expected to be modest, with Apple prioritising performance and stability following a major design overhaul in 2025.

Internally, Apple has tested the chatbot as a standalone app, though the company plans to keep it tightly woven into its platforms rather than offering it as a separate product. This reflects a broader shift for Apple, which has historically argued that users prefer AI features built into everyday tools rather than standalone chat interfaces.

That stance has softened as competitors moved quickly to embed conversational AI at the core of their devices. With ChatGPT's usage surging and OpenAI positioning itself as a broader platform, including work on new devices and aggressive hiring from Apple, pressure has mounted for Apple to respond.

The revamped Siri is expected to handle tasks such as web searches, content creation, image generation and file analysis, while also drawing on personal data to locate files, messages, music and calendar events. It will be able to understand what is on a user's screen, control device settings and operate across Apple's core apps, enabling more complex actions through voice or text.

The new capabilities could also reduce the need for Spotlight, Apple's long-standing search tool, by allowing users to find and act on information more naturally through Siri. Together, the changes signal Apple's clearest move yet toward embracing conversational AI as a core part of its ecosystem.

AAPL currently trades at $250.51 or 1.15% higher on the NasdaqGS.

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