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Oracle and CoreWeave Shares Fall on OpenAI Partnership Concerns
SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Oracle Corp. and CoreWeave Inc. tumbled on Monday as investors grew increasingly concerned about the stability of the cloud computing firms' strategic relationships with arti...
Dow Jones Rises on Apple Earnings as Tech Sector Shows Mixed Results
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed on Friday, buoyed by a surge in Apple Inc. shares following the technology giant's earnings report, while other major tech stocks faced significant ...
US Stock Market Indexes Close Higher on Earnings, Economic Data
NEW YORK — U.S. stock market indexes closed higher Thursday, driven by strong corporate earnings reports and positive economic data that bolstered investor confidence. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, a...
US Stocks Surge on Earnings, Economic Data as April Ends
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets posted significant gains on Wednesday, closing out April with broad-based advances across major indices as investors reacted positively to robust corporate earnings and r...
Alphabet Shares Rise on Earnings as Meta Falls on Spending Outlook
SAN FRANCISCO — Alphabet Inc. shares climbed Thursday following a robust first-quarter earnings report, while Meta Platforms Inc. stock declined after the company issued a forecast for significantly h...
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Tech Earnings and Fed Rate Decision
NEW YORK — U.S. stock market futures edged higher on Tuesday night as investors positioned themselves for a pivotal Wednesday filled with major corporate earnings and a critical Federal Reserve intere...
European Stocks Fall, Oil Rises as U.S.-Iran Talks Stall
LONDON (AP) — European stock markets declined Monday as oil prices surged following the collapse of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran. The financial downturn reflected growing...
Brent Crude Prices Poised for New High in 2026
LONDON — Brent crude oil prices are projected to reach a new historical peak in late April 2026, marking a significant shift in global energy markets. The benchmark for international oil trading is ex...
Asia-Pacific Markets Rise Despite U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Stalemate
TOKYO (AP) — Asia-Pacific stock markets opened higher on Monday, defying diplomatic setbacks between the United States and Iran and escalating tensions in the Middle East that have kept oil prices ele...
Oil Prices Surge, Stocks Slip as U.S.-Iran Talks Stall
NEW YORK — Global oil prices jumped and stock futures slipped on Monday as stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran prolonged disruptions to Middle East energy exports, triggering fresh ...
European Markets Rise Despite Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks
LONDON (AP) — European stock markets opened higher on Monday morning as investors weighed the implications of stalled nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, even as an extended cease...
Bank of England Deputy Governor Warns of Global Stock Market Correction
LONDON — The Bank of England deputy governor warned Thursday that global stock markets are trading at unsustainable levels and face a significant correction due to unaddressed economic risks. Sarah Br...
U.S. Bond Markets Show Muted Response to Q1 GDP Growth Amid AI Expansion
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Treasury yields remained largely unchanged Thursday as investors digested first-quarter GDP growth of 2%, signaling a cautious outlook despite the economic expansion. The muted re...
Caterpillar Stock Surges on Record Backlog Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand
CHICAGO — Caterpillar Inc. shares climbed 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the heavy equipment manufacturer reported a record backlog and robust order activity for the quarter, fueled by sur...
Four Stocks Outperform S&P 500 Amid Earnings Growth and AI Spending Surge
NEW YORK (AP) — Four U.S. companies, including Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., and Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., have emerged as rel...
Analyst McPoland Recommends AstraZeneca, IHG Shares Amid Potential Market Correction
LONDON — Investment analyst Ben McPoland has recommended purchasing shares in AstraZeneca and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as a strategic move in anticipation of a potential stock market crash....
Big Tech Earnings Lift Stocks After Volatile Day
NEW YORK — Major technology companies helped stabilize U.S. stock markets in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following a day of significant volatility driven by Federal Reserve policy signals and es...
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 2.0% in First Quarter
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.0% in the first quarter of 2026, falling short of the 2.2% growth forecast by economists, official data released Wednesday showed. Th...
Ackman Forecasts Market Gains Driven by AI and Policy Shifts
NEW YORK — Billionaire investor Bill Ackman on Wednesday reaffirmed a bullish outlook for the U.S. stock market, citing accelerating technological advancements and supportive government policies as pr...
Rolls-Royce Issues Upbeat Trading Statement Ahead of AGM
LONDON (April 30, 2026) — Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC released an upbeat trading statement on Wednesday, aiming to reassure investors ahead of its Annual General Meeting despite recent declines in its sh...
NetraMark Holdings to Ring Opening Bell at Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO — NetraMark Holdings Inc. announced Thursday that its senior management team will open the market at the Toronto Stock Exchange on May 5, 2026. The ceremonial event marks a significant milesto...
Investor Confusion Stems from Shifting Expectations, Not Market Inconsistency, Analyst Says
SINGAPORE — Market confusion among investors is not a reflection of market inconsistency but rather a result of shifting expectations, according to a new analysis published Thursday. Joanna Sng, writ...
Fund Managers Pour Billions Into Mining Sector Amid AI, Defense Push
LONDON — Major fund managers are deploying billions of dollars into mining and metals equities, signaling a sustained rally driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, rising ...
West Enclave Merger Corp. Prices $100 Million IPO at $10 Per Unit
NEW YORK — West Enclave Merger Corp. priced its initial public offering at $10 per unit on Wednesday, raising $100 million in a move that marks the company's entry into public markets. The special pu...
L3Harris Files for IPO of Missile Solutions Unit
WASHINGTON — L3Harris Technologies Inc. filed for an initial public offering of its Missile Solutions business unit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, marking a significant...
RBI Deploys AI Tool to Combat Mule Account Fraud Across Indian Banks
NEW DELHI — The Reserve Bank of India has directed all scheduled commercial banks to adopt a new artificial intelligence tool designed to identify and neutralize mule accounts used in cyber financial ...
Stocks Surge Under Powell as Bonds Tumble Amid Inflation Fight
WASHINGTON — Equity investors reaped substantial gains during Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's tenure, while bondholders faced significant losses as the central bank navigated inflation and inter...
PayPal Shares Rise as Venmo Becomes Standalone Business Unit
SAN FRANCISCO — PayPal Holdings Inc. shares climbed on Tuesday following the company's announcement that its peer-to-peer payment service, Venmo, will operate as a standalone business unit. The restru...
Ackman's Pershing Square to Launch Dual IPO on NYSE, Aiming for $5 Billion Raise
NEW YORK — Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings is set to execute a dual initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, targeting a capital raise of $5 billion. The move marks a significant...
Alphabet Reports Q1 Earnings Growth Driven by Cloud and AI Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO — Alphabet Inc. is poised to report first-quarter earnings on Tuesday that are expected to reflect continued revenue growth, fueled by expansion in its cloud computing division and artif...