Japanese stocks and the yen surged on Wednesday as investors cheered the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The USD/JPY pair fell to 158.45, its lowest level since March 24, while the blue-chip Nikkei 225 Index jumped by over 5% to ¥56,000. Japanese yen and stocks to benefit from US-Iran ceasefire The Nikkei… Continue reading What next for the soaring Nikkei 225 Index and the falling USD/JPY?
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Dow Jones slips as Trump Iran deadline looms; S&P, Nasdaq edge up
US stocks ended mixed on Tuesday as investors navigated heightened geopolitical uncertainty tied to President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with late-session optimism helping broader markets recover from earlier losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 85.42 points, or 0.18%, to close at 46,584.46. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose… Continue reading Dow Jones slips as Trump Iran deadline looms; S&P, Nasdaq edge up
Cemtrex stock doubles on Navy deal—but why gains may not last
Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) exploded higher on Tuesday after the company said “Invocon” – its subsidiary – has secured a Phase I contract with the US Navy. In its press release, CETX confirmed the agreement is tied to the Modular Mine Warfare Components program for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Despite a meteoric run on… Continue reading Cemtrex stock doubles on Navy deal—but why gains may not last
Amazon’s $200B AI gamble worries investors—but analysts disagree
Amazon’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence is raising investor concerns over soaring capital spending, but analysts argue the strategy is aligned with surging cloud demand. As the company ramps up data center investments, metrics like backlog growth and improving productivity suggest the long-term payoff could outweigh near-term pressure on margins. AI spending concerns weigh on… Continue reading Amazon’s $200B AI gamble worries investors—but analysts disagree
Evening digest: Trump’s Iran deadline nears, oil surge shakes markets
Global markets remained on edge as US President Donald Trump escalated threats against Iran ahead of a key Strait of Hormuz deadline, while Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution aimed at reopening the vital shipping route, oil prices surged on supply disruption fears, and Bitcoin held firm despite broader market uncertainty. Trump’s Iran deadline… Continue reading Evening digest: Trump’s Iran deadline nears, oil surge shakes markets
US power demand to hit new highs through 2027 on AI-driven surge
US electricity demand is set to extend its record-breaking streak through 2027, driven by rapid growth in artificial intelligence infrastructure, cryptocurrency operations, and broader electrification across the economy, according to the latest outlook from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The agency said power consumption, which reached a second consecutive annual record in 2025, will continue… Continue reading US power demand to hit new highs through 2027 on AI-driven surge
Plug Power stock could go parabolic despite the rising short interest
Plug Power stock price has done well in the past few months, helped by its improving financial results and recent deal from Canada. The stock jumped to $2.70 on Monday, its highest point since November last year. This retreat happened even as the broader stock market pulled back, with the Dow Jones moving into a… Continue reading Plug Power stock could go parabolic despite the rising short interest
Here’s how luxury stocks will perform if the Iran war subsides in April
The fragile recovery of European luxury equities, which investors hoped would stabilize following a mixed Lunar New Year, was decisively upended by the onset of the Iran War in 2026. In recent weeks, the sector has seen about [MONEY value=”100000000000″ currency=”usd” notation=”long” replace=”false”] in market cap evaporate as geopolitical risk premia spiked and consumer sentiment… Continue reading Here’s how luxury stocks will perform if the Iran war subsides in April
Intel stock surges 3% on Terafab deal with Elon Musk-linked firms
Intel shares climbed around 3.5% in on Tuesday after the chipmaker announced it had joined the Terafab project alongside SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla. The rally stood in contrast to broader market weakness. The S&P 500 fell 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.8%. Investor sentiment was weighed… Continue reading Intel stock surges 3% on Terafab deal with Elon Musk-linked firms