Investors are still chasing artificial intelligence winners, but the market mood is not as simple as the trend suggests. Growth stocks remain in demand, while inflation concerns, volatile oil prices and uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate cuts continue to keep investors cautious. The inflation worries had pushed Treasury yields higher, while economists expect the Fed… Continue reading These 2 stocks pay 7% dividends: analysts say buy them now
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HDFC Bank shares tumble as deposit payment row rattles investors
HDFC Bank shares declined on Wednesday after a newspaper report alleged that India’s biggest private lender made payments to a Maharashtra state department to secure large deposits, raising fresh questions over governance at the bank. The stock fell as much as 2% and was trading 1.9% lower at 764.20 rupees as of 10:40am in Mumbai.… Continue reading HDFC Bank shares tumble as deposit payment row rattles investors
S&P 500 could hit 8,000 by end-2026, Goldman Sachs says
Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end 2026 target for the S&P 500 to 8,000 from 7,600, citing stronger earnings expectations after what it described as an exceptionally robust first-quarter reporting season. The upgrade signals greater confidence that corporate profit growth can continue to support the US equity market after a strong run in stocks. Goldman… Continue reading S&P 500 could hit 8,000 by end-2026, Goldman Sachs says
Nikkei hits record high as AI chip frenzy powers Japan stocks
Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed to a record high on Wednesday, as a rally in semiconductor shares outweighed weakness in banks and real estate stocks. The benchmark index rose 1.25% to 65,811.78 as of 0147 GMT, after touching an intraday high of 66,428.81. The broader Topix index advanced 0.15% to 3,944.19. Chip-related stocks led the gains,… Continue reading Nikkei hits record high as AI chip frenzy powers Japan stocks
How SK Hynix soared from $100 billion to $1 trillion in just 16 months
SK Hynix crossed $1 trillion in market value on Wednesday, capping one of the fastest rallies ever seen in the semiconductor industry. Shares of the South Korean memory-chip maker jumped as much as 11.1% in Seoul, lifting its market capitalisation to a record 1,624 trillion won, or about $1.1 trillion. Just 16 months ago, the… Continue reading How SK Hynix soared from $100 billion to $1 trillion in just 16 months
Goldman Sachs reveals its top non-AI stocks
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to set the direction for global financial markets in 2026, but Goldman Sachs strategists argue that opportunities exist outside this tech narrative as well. Concentrated leadership in the AI trade has propelled US benchmark indices to record levels this year, prompting concerns that the current environment resembles a single… Continue reading Goldman Sachs reveals its top non-AI stocks
ASX 200 index on edge as Australian bond yields fall after inflation cools
The ASX 200 Index remained in a tight range while Australian bond yields fell after the latest consumer inflation report. It was trading at A$8,660, a few points below this week’s high of A$8,715. RBA likely to pause interest rate hikes The ASX 200 Index wavered after a report by the Australian Statistics Bureau (ABS)… Continue reading ASX 200 index on edge as Australian bond yields fall after inflation cools
Micron joins the trillion-dollar club: how high can MU shares fly in 2026?
Micron Technology (MU) was in the spotlight on May 26 as a UBS-driven rally in its shares drove its market cap into the coveted trillion-dollar club. The unprecedented demand for Micron’s memory chips as hyperscalers continue to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has already seen MU gain a remarkable 185% this year. Yet, UBS analysts… Continue reading Micron joins the trillion-dollar club: how high can MU shares fly in 2026?
Dow slips as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records on AI stock rally
US stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching fresh record highs as investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks offset ongoing geopolitical concerns tied to the conflict involving Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.62% to close at a record high of 7,519.47, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.18%… Continue reading Dow slips as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records on AI stock rally