FTSE 100 futures surge as Europe eyes higher open amid Iran tensions

European stock markets were poised to open higher on Friday, extending the cautious rebound seen in Asia, though sentiment remained fragile as investors monitored strains in the truce between the US and Iran and the risk of renewed volatility in oil prices. Futures for the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and DAX pointed to gains of… Continue reading FTSE 100 futures surge as Europe eyes higher open amid Iran tensions

What’s driving Fast Retailing stock to record highs today?

Fast Retailing stock surged to a record high after the earnings upgrade, rising as much as 9.3% to 73,740 yen on Friday and briefly touching 74,220 yen. The move made it the top performer on Japan’s Nikkei 225 index on Friday. After delivering a stronger-than-expected second quarter, the company raised its full-year profit forecast and… Continue reading What’s driving Fast Retailing stock to record highs today?

USD/ZAR forecast: South African rand surges as rising wedge activates

The South African rand has staged a strong comeback this week after the US and Iran’s ceasefire agreement that may ultimately lead to lower oil prices in the country. The USD/ZAR exchange rate plunged to 16.40, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 17.23. South African rand gained ahead of ceasefire talks  The South African… Continue reading USD/ZAR forecast: South African rand surges as rising wedge activates

Why TCS stock is plunging despite earnings beat strong deal wins?

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services fell on Friday after India’s largest software exporter posted a rare decline in annual revenue, overshadowing better-than-expected quarterly numbers and strong deal wins. The stock dropped about 3% in early trade as investors focused less on the latest quarter and more on the broader message from the results. The recovery in technology… Continue reading Why TCS stock is plunging despite earnings beat strong deal wins?

Kospi and Nikkei 225 edge higher as oil, Fed fears cap Asia rally

Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, drawing some support from Wall Street’s overnight advance, but gains were restrained as investors weighed a fragile Middle East ceasefire, firmer oil prices and a further push-out in expectations for the first Federal Reserve interest-rate cut. The tone across the region was one of caution rather than conviction, with… Continue reading Kospi and Nikkei 225 edge higher as oil, Fed fears cap Asia rally

Intuit stock is crashing amid SaaSpocalypse concerns as a bullish pattern forms

Intuit stock price crash continued today, April 9, reaching its lowest level since February 26 amid the rising concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its business. INTU dropped to $360, down by 55% from its highest point in 2025. Intuit stock is crashing amid the SaaSpocalypse fears  Intuit is one of… Continue reading Intuit stock is crashing amid SaaSpocalypse concerns as a bullish pattern forms

S&P 500 Index, SPY, and VOO set to hit ATH as key catalysts near

The S&P 500 Index and top ERFs like SPY and VOO are rebounding and nearing their all-time highs ahead of talks between the US and Iran, the US inflation report, and the upcoming earnings season. VOO jumped to $625, a few points below the all-time high of $640. US-Iran talks, US inflation report, and earnings… Continue reading S&P 500 Index, SPY, and VOO set to hit ATH as key catalysts near

Here’s why the “failing” New York Times stock just hit a record high

The New York Times stock price has been in a strong bull run and is hovering near its all-time high despite President Donald Trump claiming that it is “failing”. NYT was trading at $82.50 on Thursday, down slightly from its all-time high of $87. It has jumped by ~20% this year, beating the S&P 500… Continue reading Here’s why the “failing” New York Times stock just hit a record high

Workday stock sell-off is irrational, but monthly chart points to a steeper crash

Workday stock price continues its strong freefall this year, and is now hovering at its lowest level since April 2020. It has slumped in the last four consecutive months, and is down by 61.95% from its all-time high. Workday stock has become a bargain amid the SaaSpocalypse concerns The WDAY stock price has been in… Continue reading Workday stock sell-off is irrational, but monthly chart points to a steeper crash