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SpaceX Posts $7.8B in First Public Earnings as Lock-Up Period Near End
SpaceX delivered its first public earnings report on August 4, 2026, posting $7.81B in revenue and narrowing losses, though AI segment capex concerns triggered an after-hours sell-off.
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ADX Outperforms the Region as GCC Markets Post a Third Straight Monthly Decline
Abu Dhabi's ADX index rose 1.1% in July, bucking a regional trend as the MSCI GCC Index fell 0.7% for a third consecutive month. Kuwait's Premier Market also gained 1.53%, while most other GCC markets declined amid softer oil prices.
Aramco’s 44% Profit Jump Puts Saudi ETFs in Focus
Saudi Aramco posted a 44% profit increase to $32.7 billion in Q2 2026, driven by higher crude prices averaging $108.10/barrel. Strong cash generation and low gearing support investor returns in Saudi-focused ETFs.
UAE Banks Defy Regional Shock as Lending and Profits Keep Growing
Three major UAE banks reported stronger H1 2026 earnings with combined pre-tax profits of AED37 billion, driven by robust lending growth and fee income despite regional security challenges.
U.S. Equity Funds Extend Outflow Streak Ahead of Big Tech Earnings
U.S. equity funds extended outflows to a second consecutive week with $7.34 billion in net sales, as investors grew cautious ahead of major Big Tech earnings and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment.
Renewed US-Iran Tensions Reshape GCC ETF Performance
Renewed US-Iran tensions have reshaped GCC ETF performance, with UAE broad-market funds leading at +2.45% MTD while Qatar's QE Index ETF fell 9.0%, reflecting investor repositioning toward diversified equity and defensive fixed-income strategies.
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UAE and Saudi Arabia Lead Arab FDI Rankings in 2025
The UAE and Saudi Arabia accounted for 67.7 percent of Arab FDI inflows in 2025, reinforcing the structural case for GCC capital markets and ETFs tracking them despite a 10 percent regional decline.
SpaceX Joins the Nasdaq-100: Implications for Global ETFs and GCC Investors
SpaceX achieved the fastest-ever Nasdaq-100 inclusion just 15 days after its IPO, automatically pulling the $2 trillion company into hundreds of global ETFs. GCC investors holding Nasdaq-100 index funds now gain automatic exposure to the space exploration giant.
A Guide to ADX Cross-Listed ETFs from the US versus Locally Listed ETFs
Cross-listing is about access rather than compromise.
Oil Prices Today: What They Mean for Oil ETFs and GCC Investors
Brent crude rallied to $79 per barrel following U.S. strikes and Iranian tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, while OPEC+ continues restoring production. For GCC investors, the market remains caught between geopolitical risks and rising supply fundamentals.
Oman GDP Grows 2.6% as GCC Investors Watch MSX
Oil, Gas and Services Lift Q1 Growth
Ghaf Benefits and UAE Pension Schemes to Boost GCC Capital Markets and ETFs
Ghaf Benefits, launched by Abu Dhabi-based Lunate, introduces the UAE's Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme, replacing traditional lump-sum gratuity with monthly contributions to regulated investment funds offering six diversified strategies.