Google (GOOG.O) has made Lightning Engine for its managed Apache Spark service generally available.

BlackRock has launched a space-themed ETF for European investors with a rapid inclusion mechanism for newly listed stocks to provide faster, flexible exposure to the space economy. Bloomberg industry data show global space-themed ETFs have net inflows of about $8bn since the start of the year, outpacing defense ETFs; among 39 ETF themes tracked, space ranks second by net inflows, behind AI. Market analysts say the new ETF could become a key channel for investors to pre-position for newly listed space companies such as SpaceX.

China A-share oil and gas exploration and services sector opened higher; Keli Co. jumped over 10%, while Tongyuan Petroleum, Zhongman Petroleum, Lanyan Holdings and Qianneng Hengxin also advanced.