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US stocks advanced on Thursday, extending their recent rally as investors grew more optimistic about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as oil prices remained elevated and concerns over supply disruptions persisted. All three major indexes ended higher after recovering from early session weakness, supported by signs of diplomatic progress and renewed… Continue reading Dow Jones gains 275 points as ceasefire hopes lift stocks

The artificial intelligence landscape has undergone a seismic shift in 2026, transitioning from a race of raw scale to a sophisticated battle for architectural reliability. Anthropic, once viewed as the safety-oriented underdog, has emerged as a dominant financial and technical titan. Following a landmark Series G funding round that pegged the company’s valuation at a… Continue reading Anthropic has four key advantages over other AI firms: find out more

Shares of Brown-Forman surged on Thursday after reports that privately held Sazerac had approached the company about a potential deal, adding a new twist to ongoing consolidation efforts in the global spirits industry. The stock rose as much as 14.93% on Thursday following a report by The Wall Street Journal, reflecting investor optimism over a… Continue reading Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman stock jumps on Sazerac deal interest

Global markets and corporate developments remained in focus on Thursday, with Donald Trump expressing optimism over a potential Iran peace deal even as ceasefire tensions persisted, oil prices rebounding on renewed supply concerns, The Walt Disney Company preparing fresh layoffs amid restructuring, and Intel extending its partnership with Google to advance AI infrastructure. Trump signals… Continue reading Evening digest: Oil jumps, Disney layoffs as Intel extends AI deal

Shares of SanDisk continued their remarkable ascent on Thursday, as analysts pointed to sustained strength in memory demand and pricing as key drivers of further upside. The stock rose about 7.17% to $836.86, extending what has already been one of the most extraordinary rallies in the market. Over the past 12 months, SanDisk shares have… Continue reading Sandisk’s epic rally: can memory boom push stock to $1,250?

Shares of Circle Internet Group fell sharply on Thursday after analysts at Compass Point downgraded the stock, citing concerns over a looming margin squeeze tied to its core USDC business. The stock declined 7.44% to $87.41, reversing some of its recent gains after rising 19% so far in 2026 till Wednesday. Compass Point cut its… Continue reading Circle stock drops as analysts warn of margin squeeze ahead

Nvidia shares were jittery on Thursday as investors questioned whether the two-week truce between the US and Iran would hold. competition The stock was up 0.7% to $183.75, after closing 2.2% higher in the previous session. The S&P 500 was largely flat. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on risk appetite, with the durability of the… Continue reading Nvidia stock jittery on Thursday as Amazon may ramp up competition

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) is pushing aggressively to the upside on April 9th after the cybersecurity and IoT firm posted a strong Q4 and issued impressive guidance for its fiscal 2027. The post-earnings rally helped BB break above its 100-day moving average (MA) –  a significant technical development that often signals shifting momentum in favor of… Continue reading CEO John Giamatteo sold BlackBerry stock: here’s why you shouldn’t