TOKYO, July 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average nudged higher on Tuesday, as gains in technology stocks were partially tempered by caution ahead of local election results and U.S. inflation data. The Nikkei was up 0.12% at 39,507.28 by the midday break. The index rose as much as 0.46% earlier in the session, buoyed by gains in Nasdaq futures...

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The Trade Desk Inc ( TTD ) shares are surging in Monday’s after-hours session after the company was selected to join the S&P 500. What Happened: After the market close on Monday, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that The Trade Desk ( TTD ) will replace ANSYS Inc ( ANSS ) in the S&P 500, effective prior to the market...

With U.S. stock futures trading slightly higher this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: Wall Street expects JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( JPM ) to report quarterly earnings at $4.48 per share on revenue of $44.17 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. JPMorgan ( JPM...