South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix is rapidly approaching a $1 trillion market valuation, underscoring how the global artificial intelligence boom is reshaping financial markets and placing South Korea at the center of the semiconductor supply chain. The company’s shares have risen more than 200% this year after soaring 274% in 2025, driven by explosive… Continue reading SK Hynix nears $1 trillion valuation: missed it? This ETF offers exposure
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Rolls-Royce share price is stuck in a correction: will it fall further or rebound?
The Rolls-Royce share price remains on edge this year as investors continue their focus on the ongoing US-Iran war that is having a major negative impact on the civil aviation industry. RR dropped to 1,200p today, down sharply from the all-time high of 1,420p, which it reached in February this year. So, is it safe… Continue reading Rolls-Royce share price is stuck in a correction: will it fall further or rebound?
Anthropic and Anduril raise billions as a new era in unicorns starts
Two of the most consequential American startups – Anthropic and Anduril – are leading the new era in unicorns as the artificial intelligence boom accelerates. Anthropic is matching towards $1 trillion valuation A key news this week came from Anthropic, which is reportedly raising between $30 billion and $50 billion in funding at a $900… Continue reading Anthropic and Anduril raise billions as a new era in unicorns starts
Cisco stock is rising, but what’s behind the 4,000 layoffs?
Cisco’s (NASDAQ: CSCO) latest quarter gave investors a clean headline: better-than-expected results, a higher forecast, and a much bigger AI opportunity than the market had been modeling. The stock responded the way bulls hoped, jumping more than 16% in extended trading after Cisco reported third-quarter revenue of $15.8 billion, up 12% from a year earlier,… Continue reading Cisco stock is rising, but what’s behind the 4,000 layoffs?
Apple stock: is smart money quietly walking away from AAPL?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) delivered another strong quarterly earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on both revenue and profit. The company posted its best March quarter ever, with fiscal second-quarter revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17% year on year, and earnings per share of $2.01, up 22%. iPhone revenue hit a March-quarter record, Services reached a… Continue reading Apple stock: is smart money quietly walking away from AAPL?
Thailand Q1 growth slowed as tourism weakened amid Iran war
Thailand’s economy likely grew at a slower pace in the first quarter of 2026, as weak domestic demand and a tourism slowdown linked to the Iran war weighed on overall activity despite strong exports tied to artificial intelligence-related products. According to a Reuters poll of 17 economists conducted between May 8 and May 14, the… Continue reading Thailand Q1 growth slowed as tourism weakened amid Iran war
Nvidia stock: Jensen Huang’s China remarks matter for investors
Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) has remained a market favourite after hitting another all-time high this week, extending the chipmaker’s golden run on Wall Street. Yet Jensen Huang’s appearance in Beijing alongside US President Donald Trump’s state visit is a reminder that, for all the enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, one of Nvidia’s most important strategic problems… Continue reading Nvidia stock: Jensen Huang’s China remarks matter for investors
Morgan Stanley lifts China equity targets on earnings, yuan strength
Morgan Stanley has lifted its price targets for major Chinese equity indexes, citing stronger earnings, yuan resilience and China’s entrenched role in global supply chains, CNBC reported on Thursday. In its latest strategy note, the US investment bank said stronger corporate earnings, a firmer yuan and China’s entrenched role in global supply chains should support… Continue reading Morgan Stanley lifts China equity targets on earnings, yuan strength
Samsung stock gains despite walkout risk: why are investors calm?
Samsung Electronics stock rose 3.4% in Thursday trading, even as South Korea’s finance minister warned that a threatened strike at the company could become a significant risk to the country’s economic growth, exports and financial markets. The warning followed a breakdown in pay talks on Wednesday between Samsung and its unionised workers. If no deal is reached,… Continue reading Samsung stock gains despite walkout risk: why are investors calm?