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The Federal Reserve kept borrowing costs unchanged on Wednesday, holding the federal funds rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range for a third straight meeting. But this was no routine pause. The vote was the most divided since 1992, with four officials dissenting, and that split sent a clear message to investors: the Fed is… Continue reading Wall Street is shifting gears after Fed hold: these 5 stocks lead way

Global markets are entering May 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty, with multiple macro and geopolitical triggers converging at once. From surging oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict to key economic data and central bank decisions, traders are facing a complex environment. A mix of risk and resilience is shaping sentiment. While equities… Continue reading Is May 2026 a trap or an opportunity for investors?

US equities ended Friday on a mixed note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extending their record-setting run, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged as investors weighed strong earnings against geopolitical uncertainty and easing oil prices. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to a fresh intraday and closing high, while the Nasdaq Composite gained… Continue reading Dow slips 152 pts as S&P 500 hits record high, Apple lifts Nasdaq

Shares of Twilio Inc. surged on Friday after the company delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, standing out in a software sector that has struggled for positive momentum in 2026. The stock rose about 21% to $180.79, hitting a four-year high in the session. The rally extends Twilio’s gains to roughly 30% year-to-date and more than 84%… Continue reading Twilio stock jumps 21% after earnings beat: can rally sustain?

Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a last-minute financial lifeline, marking a dramatic fall for a carrier that once reshaped budget air travel in the United States. The airline had been seeking a $500 million rescue package from the administration of Donald Trump, but talks broke down amid disagreements with… Continue reading Spirit Airlines edges toward shutdown as bailout talks collapse

Shares of Paramount Skydance Corp surged on Friday, rising over 8% to $11.25 after a bullish analyst upgrade from Morgan Stanley, snapping a six-session losing streak. The move comes despite the stock remaining down roughly 18% year to date, highlighting a sharp shift in investor sentiment. The rally also outpaced broader market gains, with Paramount… Continue reading Paramount stock jumps 8% after bold Morgan Stanley upgrade

One is the public face of the artificial intelligence boom. The other is the world’s richest man, a leading force behind the electric vehicle revolution and a self-styled futurist. Now, Sam Altman and Elon Musk are locked in a high-stakes legal battle over the future of OpenAI—the company that helped bring AI into the hands… Continue reading Musk vs. Altman: the $150B lawsuit that could derail the AI IPO of the century

Shares of Nvidia declined in early trading on Friday, slipping below the closely watched $200 level after a sharp drop in the previous session. The move comes as investor concerns about rising competition overshadow strong demand signals from artificial intelligence spending. The stock initially rose 1.4% to $202.08 before reversing course to trade 1.1% lower… Continue reading Nvidia stock is in the red, back below $200: can it rebound?

Elevated oil prices, partially linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, helped Chevron top Wall Street’s first-quarter earnings estimates on Friday, driven by strong results from its upstream business. The company significantly surpassed expectations, reporting adjusted earnings of $1.41 per share, beating the LSEG consensus estimate of 95 cents.  However, this strong performance was offset… Continue reading Chevron Q1 beats EPS estimates, shares slip 1% on profit weakness