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Intuit is laying off around 3,000 employees globally, or roughly 17% of its workforce, as the software company restructures operations and intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence initiatives. The job cuts were disclosed in an internal memo sent by Chief Executive Sasan Goodarzi to employees on Wednesday and reviewed by Reuters. According to the memo,… Continue reading Intuit to cut 3,000 jobs, Reuters reports, as stock falls ahead of earnings

US stocks moved higher on Wednesday as investors piled back into semiconductor shares ahead of highly anticipated quarterly results from chip giant Nvidia, while easing Treasury yields and lower oil prices helped stabilize broader market sentiment. The S&P 500 rose about 0.26%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained roughly 0.61% after both indexes suffered three consecutive… Continue reading Dow slips as Nvidia rally lifts Nasdaq ahead of crucial earnings

Shares of TGT rose on Wednesday after the retailer reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and raised its full-year sales outlook, signaling that its turnaround strategy is beginning to gain traction despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Target stock gained about 1.5% in premarket trading to $129.18 after the company posted first-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.71 per share on… Continue reading Target posts strongest sales growth in years: Is growth back for good?

Shares of CAVA Group jumped 9% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the Mediterranean fast-casual chain posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s growth trajectory. The company reported revenue of about $434 million to $438 million for the quarter, representing a 32.2% increase from the same… Continue reading Cava stock jumps 9% after earnings beat as analysts raise price targets

Semiconductor stocks advanced in premarket trading on Wednesday as investors positioned for Nvidia’s closely watched first-quarter earnings report, with Intel leading gains after snapping a sharp five-day losing streak. Intel (INTC) shares rose more than 4% before the opening bell, following a 2.4% gain on Tuesday that ended a five-session slide during which the shares… Continue reading Intel snaps losing streak as semis rally ahead of Nvidia earnings

UK shares traded slightly higher on Wednesday after softer-than-expected inflation data for April eased investor concerns over aggressive interest rate hikes, although some analysts warned the relief may prove temporary. The blue-chip FTSE 100 gained 0.13% by 10:40 am GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 rose 0.29%. The gains came after fresh data showed consumer… Continue reading UK shares edge higher as softer inflation eases rate hike concerns

Corporate America is turning to the convertible bond market at a record pace as artificial intelligence-related companies fuel strong demand for debt instruments that can later convert into equity. US convertible bond issuance reached around $34 billion during the first four months of 2026, according to data from Bank of America Global Research and Barclays… Continue reading AI financing fuels record US convertible bond boom

US stock-index futures edged higher on Wednesday as chipmakers steadied before Nvidia’s results, a release set to test whether Wall Street’s AI trade still has room to run. The move came after a bond-driven selloff pressured equities, with the 10-year Treasury yield easing from a 16-month high hit in the previous session. Oil also slipped… Continue reading Dow futures rise 75 points: 5 things to know before market opens