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Foreign investors are returning to South Korea’s markets after a brutal March sell-off, drawn back by a sharp rebound in equities and growing demand for the country’s bonds ahead of its inclusion in a major global debt index. The shift marks an important test for Seoul’s markets: whether a recovery driven by technology optimism and… Continue reading Why are foreign investors rushing back into South Korea right now?

Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors balanced optimism over a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and the prospect of renewed US-Iran talks against lingering concern about energy supply and the durability of the recent equity rally. The key change from earlier in the week is that markets are no longer bracing for… Continue reading Hang Seng dips as Asian markets balance truce hopes, oil risk

Wall Street extended its rally on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising alongside fresh record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, as investors grew increasingly optimistic about a potential easing of geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict. The S&P 500 rose 0.26% to close at 7,041.28, while the Nasdaq Composite… Continue reading Dow Jones gains 115 pts as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records on Iran hopes

Shares of Netflix fell sharply on Thursday after the company announced that co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings will step down, even as the streaming giant reported better-than-expected first-quarter results. The stock declined around 8% in after-market trading after the announcement, reflecting investor concern over leadership changes at a time when the company is navigating a… Continue reading Netflix chair Reed Hastings exits as earnings beat, stock drops

Xanadu Quantum (NASDAQ: XNDU) is on track to closing up nearly 30% on Apr. 16 after Nvidia announced its new “Ising” artificial intelligence (AI) models. As investors reacted to NVDA’s claim that its new open-source models promise to “revolutionize” error correction, XNDU pushed to a high of as much as $42 on Thursday afternoon. Despite… Continue reading Xanadu Quantum stock may be a ticking timebomb after Nvidia-driven rally

Shares of Madison Air Solutions Corp. jumped sharply in their market debut on Thursday, underscoring investor appetite for industrial companies tied to the artificial intelligence boom. The ventilation and filtration systems provider rose about 18% to $32.13 in afternoon trading in New York, above its initial public offering price of $27. The Chicago-based company raised… Continue reading Madison Air stock surges 18% as AI-driven demand fuels debut

A growing number of companies are reinventing themselves around artificial intelligence and digital assets, triggering sharp stock moves as investors reward tech-focused transformations. From footwear makers to legacy beverage brands, firms are leaning into AI, crypto, and data infrastructure to tap into renewed market enthusiasm. The latest example is sneaker company Allbirds, whose shares surged… Continue reading US firms pivot to AI as markets reward hype but punish missteps

Shares of ON Semiconductor extended their recent rally, rising sharply as investors reacted to a bullish upgrade from Bank of America, even as questions remain about the timing of the call. The stock climbed 8% on Thursday, marking its ninth consecutive session of gains, making it a 14% gain this week so far. The move… Continue reading ON Semiconductor stock extends rally as BofA upgrade flags upside potential