The Indian Premier League is no longer being valued like a cricket tournament. It is being priced like a scarce, cash-generating media franchise with a captive audience, limited supply and growing institutional demand. That shift became unmistakable in 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru changed hands in a $1.78 billion deal in March, while Rajasthan Royals agreed… Continue reading From cricket to capital: how the IPL became a $18.5B industry
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These 4 software stocks are pulling out of SaaSpocalypse now
SaaSpocalypse – a fear-driven sell-off where investors worried artificial intelligence (AI) would cannibalize traditional software-as-a-service providers – is finally hitting a wall. While the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV) remains down for the year, a powerful 14% surge over the last month suggests a structural turnaround. According to JPMorgan technical strategist Jason Hunter, the software… Continue reading These 4 software stocks are pulling out of SaaSpocalypse now
Oil majors post mixed Q1 as Iran war distorts profits, product flows
The world’s biggest oil companies delivered a turbulent set of first‑quarter earnings, underscoring how the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have distorted both profits and physical flows. While Shell and BP beat expectations on the back of strong trading and higher prices, ExxonMobil and Chevron reported headline profit declines,… Continue reading Oil majors post mixed Q1 as Iran war distorts profits, product flows
Intel stock supercharged after reports of preliminary deal with Apple
Shares of Intel surged sharply on Friday after a report said the company had reached a preliminary agreement with Apple to manufacture some of the chips used in the iPhone maker’s devices. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter, Apple and Intel had been engaged in intensive talks for… Continue reading Intel stock supercharged after reports of preliminary deal with Apple
Trade Desk stock: Cramer reveals a major red flag beyond Q1 earnings
Famed investor Jim Cramer says “there are wins and misses” in digital advertising and marketing automation space – and Trade Desk (TTD) is evidently the latter. His comments came after The Trade Desk reported first-quarter results showing a 12% increase in revenue to $689 million. However, the revenue growth was largely overshadowed by a weaker-than-expected… Continue reading Trade Desk stock: Cramer reveals a major red flag beyond Q1 earnings
Intel stock soars 8% on Friday: what’s behind the recent dream run?
Shares of Intel (INTC) surged around 8% in on Friday, hitting a fresh all-time high of $118.75. Investors continued to pile into the semiconductor giant amid growing optimism around its turnaround strategy and artificial intelligence positioning. The recent rally has been driven by a combination of strong earnings, improving demand for server processors, and reports… Continue reading Intel stock soars 8% on Friday: what’s behind the recent dream run?
Innodata stock: why it may fail to sustain its post-earnings gains
Innodata (INOD) shares nearly doubled on May 8 after the data engineering company delivered a “triple-threat” Q1 that obliterated Wall Street expectations. Revenue rocketed 54% year-over-year to $90.1 million, comfortably exceeding the $76.5 million consensus estimate. On the bottom line, diluted EPS hit $0.42, nearly doubling the $0.23 forecast. This explosive growth prompted management to… Continue reading Innodata stock: why it may fail to sustain its post-earnings gains
Why Microsoft stock is underperforming the broader market today
Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) slipped in early trading on Friday, underperforming both the broader market and major technology peers. Microsoft stock fell around 1% even as other large-cap technology companies rallied strongly. Nvidia and Tesla rose roughly 3%, while AMD surged nearly 7%. The broader market also moved higher. The S&P 500 advanced about 0.6%,… Continue reading Why Microsoft stock is underperforming the broader market today
Tesla stock rises another 3%: what’s fueling the recent rally?
Shares of Tesla climbed sharply on Friday, rising more than 3% as improving investor sentiment lifted growth stocks following stronger-than-expected US jobs data and optimism around developments in the Middle East. The rally came alongside broader market gains. The S&P 500 advanced about 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.1%. Market sentiment was supported after… Continue reading Tesla stock rises another 3%: what’s fueling the recent rally?
