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Microsoft still looks like one of corporate America’s strongest growth machines, but its stock no longer trades on strength alone. As the artificial intelligence space continues to push valuations and associated risk, Microsoft stock has become a test case for investors who are willing to wait for AI spending to turn into durable profits. The… Continue reading Is Microsoft stock finally cheap enough to buy or still risky to touch?

Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) remained in focus as new car registrations in France more than tripled in March, rising to 9,569 vehicles, a 203.10% year-on-year increase and just below the all-time high of 9,572 set in December 2023, according to data from French auto body PFA. France is the first European market to publish monthly… Continue reading Tesla stock in focus as strong France data signals Europe rebound

Even as SpaceX moves closer to what could be a record-breaking IPO expected as early as 2026, a smaller Chinese competitor is already racing ahead to tap public markets. The development highlights how global space firms are lining up for investor capital. CAS Space Technology plans to raise around 4.18 billion yuan ($607 million) in… Continue reading SpaceX has a Chinese rival and it is beating it to the stock market

IndiGo stock rose more than 5% on Wednesday after the Indian low-cost carrier appointed aviation veteran Willie Walsh as its new chief executive. The development provided investors with an early sign of confidence in the airline’s abrupt leadership transition. The appointment comes less than a month after Pieter Elbers stepped down, ending a relatively short… Continue reading IndiGo stock jumps 5% after Willie Walsh named new CEO

Oracle has reportedly begun laying off employees across parts of its global workforce. The layoffs come as a new phase in the company’s restructuring as it pours money into artificial intelligence infrastructure and data-center expansion. As per the reports, the layoffs have already affected thousands of employees, though Oracle has not publicly confirmed a total… Continue reading Oracle layoffs hit thousands, but stock jumps 6%: here’s why

Asian stocks and bonds climbed at the start of Wednesday’s session on hopes the Iran conflict could ease, while stronger March data buoyed Korean and Japanese markets. US President Donald Trump said strikes on Iran could end within two to three weeks and will address the nation, helping lift S&P 500 futures 0.3% and Nasdaq… Continue reading Kospi surges 6%, Nikkei 4% as Asian markets rally on easing tensions

Wall Street closed sharply higher on Tuesday, buoyed by growing speculation that the conflict between the United States and Iran could de-escalate, easing pressure on energy markets and global inflation expectations. All three major US indexes rallied after a report indicated that Donald Trump is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if… Continue reading Dow Jones jumped over 1100 points on Iran war exit hopes

Wall Street is set to conclude the first quarter of 2026 with an explosive exclamation point, as investors ignited a massive relief rally on hopes of a geopolitical de-escalation. In a stunning display of market resilience, the Nasdaq Composite surged by 3.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 2.2%, marking a significant turning point… Continue reading Nasdaq, Dow jump on peace prospects; Powell pivot fuels Q1 finale