U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have jointly launched a cross-government public investigation into the increasing control of the health care sector by private equity and other companies.

Google: Error rate issue affecting Gmail users has been resolved.

Meta Platforms (META.O): Issues affecting Facebook and Instagram apps have been resolved.

S&P: Upgrades Uber (UBER.N) rating to "BB+"; outlook positive.

Visa (VN) CEO: Artificial intelligence will create a level playing field for the retail industry.

Visa (VN) CEO: Generative AI will bring "huge changes" to shopping.

US President Joe Biden: Israel has "no excuse" to block Gaza aid.

US President Biden: If there is no ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, it will be "very dangerous".

European Commission Executive Vice President Vestager: The EU’s digital crackdown will focus on large technology app stores.

European Commission Executive Vice President Vestager: Intel subsidies are necessary to strengthen the EU.

European Commission Executive Vice President Vestager: The defense budget will increase in the next few years.

Senior Hamas official: We say to the United States that it is more important than providing aid to stop the supply of weapons to Israel.

According to the Wall Street Journal: The White House said it is monitoring Meta Platforms (META.O) service interruptions.

Senior Hamas official: No prisoner exchange can occur unless there is a ceasefire.

Iraqi Oil Minister: Iraq’s oil production reaches 4 million barrels per day. Iraq is committed to reducing production.

Ethereum fell below $3,600 per coin, down 0.81% on the day.

US President Biden: We must provide more aid to Gaza.

US President Biden: Whether Israel ceases fire is now in the hands of Hamas.

Google: Some Gmail users are experiencing increased error rates and possible delays in email delivery when performing various operations.