Morning Edition · Thursday, June 4, 2026
Broadcom Revenue Miss Drags Technology Shares and the S&P 500 Lower
Investors sold chipmakers after Broadcom's revenue fell short of expectations, but they rotated into other sectors, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record close even as the Nasdaq lagged.
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Ceasefire, Conditioned on Hezbollah Pullback
Hezbollah rejected the deal as a plan to annihilate Lebanese and demanded a full Israeli withdrawal, and the two sides exchanged fresh strikes within hours of the announcement.
Bitcoin Falls Near $63,000 as a Long-Term Holder Metric Tests Bear-Market Support
More than half of all bitcoin in circulation is now held at an unrealized loss as the price reaches levels that analysts associate with past market lows.
House Rebukes Trump on Iran as Compensation Demand Stalls Talks
Lawmakers passed a war-powers resolution while Tehran's demand for financial compensation remains a central obstacle to any deal.
Russia Opens St. Petersburg Forum With Saudi Arabia as Guest of Honor
Moscow uses its main economic gathering to strengthen relationships beyond Western markets, with the Saudi energy minister among the most prominent attendees.
Beijing Bars Four New Zealand Lawmakers Over Taiwan Visit
China says the legislators crossed a "red line," drawing condemnation from Wellington and Canberra.
Armenia Caught Between Brussels and Moscow's Trade Bloc
Russia says it will not finance Yerevan's move toward the European Union, while the European Commission pledges 50 million euros over Russian export restrictions.
Ireland Moves to Close Defense Gaps as Europe Confronts Russian Threat
Long reliant on neutrality, Dublin says it is working to strengthen a military widely regarded as one of Europe's least capable.
Rémy Cointreau Profit Falls 35 Percent as Tariffs Hit China and United States Sales
The French spirits maker's shares rose more than 10 percent on expectations that the worst of the decline has passed.
Meta Calls Australia's Plan to Make Platforms Pay for News "Grossly Unfair"
The Facebook parent says Canberra's proposal breaches Australia's free-trade commitments to the United States.
Germany's Millionaire Count Rises Even as Growth Stagnates
About 1.78 million Germans now hold at least one million dollars in liquid assets, a study finds.
Fire at Sri Lankan Care Home Kills 12, Owner Arrested
Eight more people were hospitalized after a blaze at an elderly care facility near Colombo.