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Hang Seng slips as Asian markets split; Nikkei, Kospi hit new highs

Asia began the week with a split-screen session, as Tokyo and Seoul extended their record run, while Australia and Hong Kong lagged behind. The Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi opened at fresh highs, reflecting continued appetite for markets with strong earnings momentum and clear technology-led narratives. Australia’s ASX 200 slipped in holiday-thinned trade and… Continue reading Hang Seng slips as Asian markets split; Nikkei, Kospi hit new highs

Brent crude oil price analysis as contentious US-Iran ceasefire continues

Crude oil price continued rising on Monday as investors reacted to the new developments on the US-Iran war. Brent, the global benchmark, soared to a high of $107, much higher than the year-to-date low of $55. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) continued soaring as well and crossed $100. US-Iran ceasefire continues as war risks rise… Continue reading Brent crude oil price analysis as contentious US-Iran ceasefire continues

USD/JPY forecast: triangle forms ahead of FOMC, BoJ rate decisions

The USD/JPY exchange rate will be in the spotlight this week as the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) publish their interest rate decisions. It was trading slightly below the important resistance level at 160 as traders wait for these events and as the Iran crisis continued. BoJ interest rate decision The USD… Continue reading USD/JPY forecast: triangle forms ahead of FOMC, BoJ rate decisions

Meta, Microsoft earnings due next week: here’s what top analysts say

Meta Platforms and Microsoft will give Wall Street its most important AI test of the quarter on Wednesday, April 29, when both companies report after the bell. Meta’s Q1 2026 earnings call is set for 2:30 p.m. PT, while Microsoft has said it will publish fiscal Q3 2026 results after the close of the same… Continue reading Meta, Microsoft earnings due next week: here’s what top analysts say

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records; Dow slips as Intel fuels rally

US equities ended the week on a mixed note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at record highs on Friday, supported by optimism around potential US-Iran talks and a surge in semiconductor stocks led by Intel. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, lagged behind, ending the session slightly lower. The S&P 500 rose… Continue reading S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records; Dow slips as Intel fuels rally

Evening digest: Google-Anthropic deal, DOJ drops probe against Powell

US President Donald Trump is dispatching envoys to Pakistan in a renewed push for talks with Iran, even as uncertainty persists over diplomatic progress. Google is deepening its artificial intelligence push with a multibillion-dollar investment in Anthropic, underscoring the intensifying race for computing infrastructure. Intel shares surged after stronger-than-expected earnings signaled improving momentum in its… Continue reading Evening digest: Google-Anthropic deal, DOJ drops probe against Powell

X-Energy surges 36% in debut as $1B IPO signals nuclear revival

Shares of X-Energy Inc. surged in their market debut on Friday, opening sharply above their initial public offering price after the company raised more than $1 billion in an upsized offering that drew strong investor demand. The Rockville, Maryland-based nuclear energy firm priced its IPO at $23 per share, above the marketed range of $16… Continue reading X-Energy surges 36% in debut as $1B IPO signals nuclear revival

Nvidia replaced Intel in the Dow — today, Intel earnings are lifting NVDA

Shares of Nvidia surged on Friday, putting the stock on track for a record closing high as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence demand rippled across the semiconductor sector. The rally was partly fuelled by strong earnings from Intel, which reassured investors about the durability of demand for advanced computing hardware. Nvidia’s stock rose 4.8% to… Continue reading Nvidia replaced Intel in the Dow — today, Intel earnings are lifting NVDA