Software stocks are showing early signs of recovery after months of heavy selling, with analysts debating whether the sector has reached a lasting bottom. The S&P 500 software index logged its strongest weekly performance since May 2025 last week, while the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) has rebounded about 10% from its February low.… Continue reading Has the software selloff bottomed out? Here’s what experts think
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Dow futures soar ahead of Fed decision: 5 things before market open
US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors turned a bit optimistic with reducing oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision today. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up about 240 points, or 0.5%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also gained roughly 0.5% and 0.7%. This comes… Continue reading Dow futures soar ahead of Fed decision: 5 things before market open
Tencent earnings beat forecasts as AI drives gaming, ads growth
Tencent reported stronger-than-expected results for 2025, with revenue surpassing analyst estimates as artificial intelligence plays a larger role across its business lines. The Chinese technology group is increasingly utilising AI to refine advertising, enhance gaming engagement, and expand its cloud computing unit. The performance highlights how Tencent is evolving beyond its traditional gaming dominance while… Continue reading Tencent earnings beat forecasts as AI drives gaming, ads growth
Unilever share price slips as it considers another big spin off
Unilever share price remains in a technical correction after falling by 13% from its highest point this year. It has dropped to 4,800p from the year-to-date high of 5,492p, as investors focus on its upcoming turnaround. Unilever is considering spinning off its food business Unilever, one of the biggest players in the fast-moving consumer goods… Continue reading Unilever share price slips as it considers another big spin off
Lloyds share price crawls back ahead of BoE decision: will the gains hold?
Lloyds share price rose for three consecutive days as London stocks continued their recovery today. It rose to 97.45p on March 18, up by 5.95% from its lowest level this month as investors focus on the upcoming Bank of England interest rate decision. Analysts predict hawkish Bank of England Lloyds Bank, the parent company of… Continue reading Lloyds share price crawls back ahead of BoE decision: will the gains hold?
Apple fee cut to boost Tencent, NetEase margins in China, analysts say
Apple’s decision to lower App Store commission fees in mainland China is expected to provide a modest but meaningful boost to the profitability of leading gaming firms Tencent and NetEase, according to Morningstar. The iPhone maker said it would reduce fees on in-app purchases and paid transactions to 25% from 30%, effective Sunday. The move… Continue reading Apple fee cut to boost Tencent, NetEase margins in China, analysts say
Samsung, AMD expand AI chip ties: here’s why it matters
Samsung Electronics and AMD have deepened their long-standing partnership with a new agreement focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, as global demand for high-performance data centre systems accelerates. The memorandum of understanding was signed at Samsung’s semiconductor campus in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, during a visit by AMD chief executive Lisa Su, alongside Samsung Electronics vice-chairman and… Continue reading Samsung, AMD expand AI chip ties: here’s why it matters
USD/ZAR forecast as South Africa rebounds ahead of Fed, SARB decisions
The South African rand is staging a comeback this week, paring back some of the recent losses that started in February. The USD/ZAR exchange rate dropped to 16.62, down modestly from this month’s high of 16.96. So, will the pair continue falling or rebound ahead of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and Federal Reserve… Continue reading USD/ZAR forecast as South Africa rebounds ahead of Fed, SARB decisions
Meta’s Manus drops desktop AI: is this the end of cloud-only agents?
Meta-owned artificial intelligence start-up Manus has introduced a desktop application that moves its AI agent beyond the cloud and directly onto personal computers. The launch shifts how autonomous agents operate, allowing them to interact with files, apps, and workflows stored locally on user devices. Until now, Manus’ general-purpose agent functioned through a web interface, executing… Continue reading Meta’s Manus drops desktop AI: is this the end of cloud-only agents?