The Nikkei 225 Index continued its freefall as technology companies like Softbank, Tokyo Electron, Kioxia, and Advantest plunged ahead of the upcoming big-tech earnings. It plunged by over 4%, reaching its lowest level since June 11. Japan stocks plunge as US-Iran war escalates The Nikkei 225 Index plunged more than 4% on Monday as geopolitical… Continue reading Nikkei 225 slides as SoftBank, Tokyo Electron, and Kioxia stocks sink
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S&P 500 Index outlook: top catalysts for US stocks this week
The S&P 500 Index remains under pressure this month, and this week’s events will determine whether it will bounce back. It was trading at 7,457 points, down by 2.10% from its highest point this year. This article highlights some of the key catalysts that will drive the SPX and VOO ETFs this week. S&P 500… Continue reading S&P 500 Index outlook: top catalysts for US stocks this week
Tesla stock hits crucial support as Xpeng teases ‘Model Y killer’ ahead of earnings
Tesla stock dropped to a crucial support level on Friday as traders waited for the upcoming earnings. It also retreated as Xpeng, a top Chinese rival, hinted that it was about to launch a new Model Y killer. TSLA dropped to $380, down by over 23% from its highest point this year. Xpeng hints of… Continue reading Tesla stock hits crucial support as Xpeng teases ‘Model Y killer’ ahead of earnings
Brent and WTI crude oil prices target $100 as analysts warn of a forever war
Crude oil prices continued rising on Hyperliquid as investors reacted to the ongoing escalation between the US and Iran. Brent jumped to $88.7, with its 24-hour volume soaring to $59 million. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark, rose to $83.62, with the volume rising to $111.2 million. Crude oil prices jump on US-Iran war… Continue reading Brent and WTI crude oil prices target $100 as analysts warn of a forever war
Big tech earnings outlook: Wall Street demands receipts on $700B AI spree
As the second-quarter earnings season of 2026 approaches its most critical stretch, the global equity market finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. For over two years, a relentless, AI-driven bull run has propelled mega-cap technology valuations to historically elevated levels. However, the narrative on trading desks has undergone a fundamental shift. The era of rewarding… Continue reading Big tech earnings outlook: Wall Street demands receipts on $700B AI spree
The $55B quarter: how trading, AI, and dealmaking drove record earnings for Big Banks
Wall Street’s biggest banks are proving that even geopolitical uncertainty and volatile markets can be highly profitable when trading desks stay busy and artificial intelligence fuels an unprecedented wave of capital raising. The six largest US banks generated a combined $55 billion in second-quarter profits, comfortably exceeding analysts’ expectations as market volatility, record AI-related fundraising… Continue reading The $55B quarter: how trading, AI, and dealmaking drove record earnings for Big Banks
Nvidia, Micron lead 4 cash-rich stocks with rising profit forecasts
Some of Wall Street’s fastest-growing companies are turning expansion into something more tangible: cash. Nvidia, Micron Technology, CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks have each reported sharp increases in operating or free cash flow while management or analysts lifted profit forecasts. That combination provides stronger confirmation than an earnings beat alone because cash is available for… Continue reading Nvidia, Micron lead 4 cash-rich stocks with rising profit forecasts
Dow falls nearly 400 points as chip selloff deepens, Wall Street posts weekly loss
US stocks closed lower on Friday, capping a weak week for Wall Street as a deepening selloff in semiconductor stocks and renewed concerns over artificial intelligence spending weighed on investor sentiment. The decline came despite a strong start to the second-quarter earnings season, with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East adding to market uncertainty.… Continue reading Dow falls nearly 400 points as chip selloff deepens, Wall Street posts weekly loss
Microsoft stock falls, analysts trim price targets ahead of Q4 earnings
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares fell 1.5% on Friday, extending a difficult year for the software giant as investors continued to weigh heavy artificial intelligence spending against the company’s long-term growth prospects. The stock has declined more than 20% in 2026 and nearly 23% over the past year, even as Microsoft has continued investing aggressively in… Continue reading Microsoft stock falls, analysts trim price targets ahead of Q4 earnings