We’ve just waved goodbye to the first half of 2026, and now investors are girding their loins for the second quarter earnings season. This begins next week when a large chunk of the giant US financial institutions report. This includes the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, JP Morgan Chase, its biggest rival, Bank of… Continue reading Column: Can AI’s biggest winners keep delivering blockbuster earnings?
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China raises EV ambitions with 30% fleet target by 2030
China has unveiled a new carbon-peaking action plan that targets new energy vehicles (NEVs) accounting for 30% of the country’s total vehicle fleet by 2030, marking a significant step in the electrification of the world’s largest automobile market. The State Council on Thursday released the “15th Five-Year Plan” Carbon Peaking Action Plan, outlining the country’s… Continue reading China raises EV ambitions with 30% fleet target by 2030
Magnificent 7 stocks are now at their cheapest in about 10 years
Magnificent 7 stocks that previously dominated equity markets are currently trading at their lowest valuation premiums in a decade. Following a challenging period where capital rapidly rotated toward hardware and semiconductor companies, the Magnificent 7 cohort presents an “increasingly attractive entry point” for targeted capital deployment. This stark valuation compression stems directly from rising debt… Continue reading Magnificent 7 stocks are now at their cheapest in about 10 years
Micron, AMD, Intel surge premarket: why chip stocks are roaring back
Chip stocks were set for a rebound on Thursday as investors stepped back into the AI hardware trade after two brutal sessions of profit-taking. Micron rose 3.5% in premarket trading to $982.05, while AMD and Intel also gained over 2.5% after recent Wall Street target hikes helped restore some confidence in the sector. The bounce… Continue reading Micron, AMD, Intel surge premarket: why chip stocks are roaring back
Lloyds share price is up 47% in 12 months: why it may soar to 141p
Lloyds share price has pulled back over the past few days, falling from its year-to-date high of 116p to the current 112.10p. Although the stock has surged by 47% over the past 12 months, there are several reasons why it could continue rising in the foreseeable future. Analysts are optimistic about Lloyds Bank growth Lloyds… Continue reading Lloyds share price is up 47% in 12 months: why it may soar to 141p
AstraZeneca shares plunge as Wainua fails late-stage heart disease trial
AstraZeneca shares slumped nearly 10% on Thursday after the drugmaker said its nerve disease treatment Wainua failed to achieve the primary objective in a late-stage clinical trial for a serious heart condition, dealing a setback to one of its most closely watched pipeline assets. The stock fell about 9.5% in London trading, making it the… Continue reading AstraZeneca shares plunge as Wainua fails late-stage heart disease trial
Why are Vistry, Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Redrow, Persimmon shares falling?
UK housebuilders are under intense pressure this year. Barratt Redrow shares have dropped by 27%, while Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Redrow, and Persimmon have plunged by 27%, 28%, and 25% this year. In contrast, the FTSE 100 Index has jumped by 3%. Top UK housebuilding stocks | Source: TradingView The same trend is happening in the… Continue reading Why are Vistry, Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Redrow, Persimmon shares falling?
This $8 quantum stock has 111% upside after Microsoft’s warning
Microsoft’s warning that the quantum-security clock is moving faster has put a beaten-down quantum stock back on Wall Street’s radar. Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) was trading around $8.75 on Thursday, while an average analyst price target on the stock is $18.33, implying roughly 111% upside current levels. The setup is compelling, but risky, as… Continue reading This $8 quantum stock has 111% upside after Microsoft’s warning
SK Hynix ADR issue draws over sevenfold demand: report
Global investors have placed orders for more than seven times the shares available in SK Hynix’s upcoming American depositary receipt (ADR) offering, Bloomberg and Reuters reported. According to Bloomberg, the offering has attracted strong interest from global long-only funds and technology-focused investors ahead of its expected pricing on Thursday. Around 1,000 institutional investors participated in… Continue reading SK Hynix ADR issue draws over sevenfold demand: report