FTSE 250 nears three-month high as US-Iran hopes lift UK stocks

UK equities moved higher on Tuesday, with the mid-cap FTSE 250 index touching a near three-month high, as investors returned from a long weekend and reacted to signs of progress in talks aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.6% to 10,533.50 points by 1020… Continue reading FTSE 250 nears three-month high as US-Iran hopes lift UK stocks

NIO stock has 22% upside, so why are investors still staying away?

NIO stock slipped after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker reported a quarter that looked strong enough to win over sceptics. The company posted its second straight quarter of adjusted profitability, revenue more than doubled from a year earlier, and deliveries nearly doubled. Yet the stock still struggled as investors looked past the headline improvement and focused… Continue reading NIO stock has 22% upside, so why are investors still staying away?

Indian Central Bank’s $5 billion FX swap draws strong demand

The Reserve Bank of India’s three-year dollar/rupee buy-sell swap auction received strong investor demand on Tuesday, with total bids reaching nearly $10 billion, almost double the size of the auction. The central bank accepted 141 bids in the foreign exchange swap auction, while receiving a total of 254 bids worth $9.8 billion. The premium cut-off… Continue reading Indian Central Bank’s $5 billion FX swap draws strong demand

Top Chinese AI talent face new overseas travel restrictions

China has begun restricting overseas travel for top artificial intelligence professionals working at private firms, including Alibaba Group Holding and DeepSeek. The move signals an escalation in Beijing’s efforts to safeguard critical technology and strengthen its position in the global AI race against the US. Government agencies have started imposing travel restrictions on individuals involved… Continue reading Top Chinese AI talent face new overseas travel restrictions

Dow futures climb 250 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock index futures climbed to record highs on Tuesday, putting Wall Street on course for a stronger open as investors looked past volatile energy markets and focused on signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks. The advance was also powered by fresh gains in AI-linked chipmakers, which have remained at the centre of this… Continue reading Dow futures climb 250 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

Lenovo’s AI expansion sparks optimism around stock valuation

Lenovo is increasingly emerging as one of the quieter winners of the global artificial intelligence spending boom, with analysts pointing to the company’s expanding server business, resilient margins and strengthening role in AI infrastructure as key drivers behind a potential re-rating of the stock. Analysts say the world’s largest personal-computer maker is benefiting from a… Continue reading Lenovo’s AI expansion sparks optimism around stock valuation

OpenAI CEO downplays fears of AI-driven jobs apocalypse

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said on Tuesday that the rapid growth and adoption of artificial intelligence had not led to the level of job losses he initially feared, particularly among entry-level white-collar workers. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney, Altman said his earlier concerns over the… Continue reading OpenAI CEO downplays fears of AI-driven jobs apocalypse

Ferrari stock tanks 7% as analysts split on $640K electric gamble

Ferrari stock fell sharply on Tuesday after the company unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric car, turning a milestone product launch into a test of investor confidence. The Milan-listed stock lost about 7%, putting it on course for its biggest daily drop since October, as markets questioned whether even Ferrari can make the jump… Continue reading Ferrari stock tanks 7% as analysts split on $640K electric gamble