Date: July 28, 2025. Nike's stock surged following an analyst's bullish recommendation ahead of the upcoming soccer World Cup. Meanwhile, Asian stocks are projected to decline as tariff sentiment cools. In corporate news, Mars announced the U.S. rollout of Hotel Chocolat, while the parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond faces new challenges unrelated to retail. Additionally, the E.U. plans to purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy products, raising eyebrows among analysts. On a broader scale, German markets demonstrate European exceptionalism, according to PIMCO PM. Powered by LabCat AI research tools.