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Corning stock jumps 9% as AI demand, analyst boost lift outlook

Shares of Corning surged more than 9% on Tuesday, as a bullish analyst note and optimism around artificial intelligence demand lifted investor sentiment. The glassmaker’s shares were trading at $143.38, up 9.5% from Monday’s close at the time of writing. The stock has already posted strong gains in 2026, rising more than 60% year to… Continue reading Corning stock jumps 9% as AI demand, analyst boost lift outlook

Why is Estée Lauder’s stock falling on talks of merger with Spain’s Puig?

Estée Lauder and Puig have confirmed they are in discussions over a potential merger that could create a luxury beauty group with a combined market capitalisation of around $40 billion, bringing together a portfolio of global brands spanning skincare, cosmetics, and fragrances. The companies said on March 23 that talks are ongoing, confirming earlier media… Continue reading Why is Estée Lauder’s stock falling on talks of merger with Spain’s Puig?

Volkswagen in talks to convert German plant for missile defence production

Volkswagen is in discussions with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems over a potential agreement to convert one of its German factories to produce missile defence components, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. The proposed partnership would involve repurposing Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant in Lower Saxony to manufacture parts for Israel’s Iron Dome air… Continue reading Volkswagen in talks to convert German plant for missile defence production

COIN, CRCL: why are crypto stocks seeing pressure today?

Digital asset heavyweights Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) and Circle (NYSE: CRCL) are facing an intense wave of selling pressure this Tuesday as a regulatory storm brews in Washington. The sudden downturn reflects growing investor anxiety over a potential legislative shift that could fundamentally alter how stablecoins – the very “glue” of the crypto economy – are… Continue reading COIN, CRCL: why are crypto stocks seeing pressure today?

Does FCC ruling position NetGear stock for market share gains?

NetGear Inc (NASDAQ: NTGR) is pushing aggressively to the upside this morning after the FCC announced a sweeping ban on the import of new foreign-produced wireless routers. Investors are cheering NTGR primarily because the Federal Communications Commission cited significant national security threats for its landmark ruling – effectively “sidelining” a bunch of its major international… Continue reading Does FCC ruling position NetGear stock for market share gains?

Fastly stock price has gone parabolic: does it have more upside?

Fastly stock price has staged a strong comeback this month, reaching its highest point since January 22nd. It has risen in the last five consecutive weeks, and is now up by nearly 500% from its lowest level last year. So, is it safe to buy the stock today? Fastly stock boosted by rising demand  Fastly,… Continue reading Fastly stock price has gone parabolic: does it have more upside?

Nike stock price is nearing a make-or-break level: is it a buy?

Nike stock price has crashed to an important support level, and technicals suggest that it may drop further in the coming weeks or months. NKE has dropped in the last five consecutive weeks, reaching its lowest level since April 15 last year. It has dropped by nearly 70% from its highest point in 2021. Nike… Continue reading Nike stock price is nearing a make-or-break level: is it a buy?

Jefferies stock jumps on SMFG takeover report

Shares of Jefferies Financial Group surged on Tuesday after reports suggested Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is exploring a potential takeover of the US investment bank, even as conflicting signals emerged over the likelihood of a deal. Takeover report lifts Jefferies shares Jefferies stock rose as much as 14% in premarket trading following a… Continue reading Jefferies stock jumps on SMFG takeover report