A widely reported figure this past week is that 81,747 tech workers lost their jobs in Q1 2026, the highest quarterly layoff figure the industry has seen in at least two years. This has sparked the debate once again about large tech firms, AI and layoffs. But most of those opinions are missing the actual… Continue reading Is Big Tech’s $725B AI splurge being funded by mass layoffs?
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Top catalysts for S&P 500 Index, SPY, and VOO ETFs this week
The S&P 500 Index and its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like VOO and SPY surged to their record highs last week as the first-quarter earnings season accelerated. The SPX Index was trading at $7,230, up sharply from last month’s low of $6,330. This article explores some of the top catalysts to watch this week. S&P 500… Continue reading Top catalysts for S&P 500 Index, SPY, and VOO ETFs this week
Pi Network price prediction ahead of key speeches at Consensus Miami
Pi Network price is stuck in a local bear market after falling by 41% from its highest point in March this year. It dropped to $0.1750 from a high of $0.2977. This article explores what to expect as its founders talk at the Consensus event in Miami. Pi Network price under pressure ahead of the… Continue reading Pi Network price prediction ahead of key speeches at Consensus Miami
Top DAX Index shares to watch: Rheinmetall, Commerzbank, Lufthansa, and more
The DAX Index has rebounded in the past few weeks, moving from a low of €21,870 in March to €24,290. It is now hovering near its all-time high as focus remains on the upcoming earnings by some of the top companies like Commerzbank, Daimler Truck, Lufthansa, Rheinmetall, and Siemens Healthineers. Daimler Truck Holdings Daimler Truck… Continue reading Top DAX Index shares to watch: Rheinmetall, Commerzbank, Lufthansa, and more
Top FTSE 100 Index shares to watch: IAG, HSBC, Shell, IHG
The FTSE 100 Index remained in a narrow range last week as investors reacted to the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision and key earnings by companies like Lloyds, NatWest, and Rolls-Royce Holdings. This article explores some of the top FTSE 100 shares to watch this week. HSBC Holdings The first main FTSE 100… Continue reading Top FTSE 100 Index shares to watch: IAG, HSBC, Shell, IHG
USD/JPY forecast: Japanese yen outlook after the $35 billion BoJ intervention
The Japanese yen was largely unchanged on Monday morning as investors reacted to last week’s intervention by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The USD/JPY exchange rate was trading at 158 on Monday, down from last week’s high of 160. Bank of Japan intervention The USD/JPY exchange rate is in the spotlight this week as investors… Continue reading USD/JPY forecast: Japanese yen outlook after the $35 billion BoJ intervention
Crude oil price forecast as Trump launches Project Freedom
Crude oil prices pulled back on Monday morning after President Donald Trump announced the launch of Project Freedom, a move meant to escort ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped to $99.25 from last week’s high of $110. Similarly, Brent dropped to $108. Donald Trump announces Project Freedom In a… Continue reading Crude oil price forecast as Trump launches Project Freedom
GME stock analysis: GameStop’s bid for eBay faces a big leverage risk
GameStop stock price will be in the spotlight on Monday as the company makes a leveraged bid for eBay, the e-commerce pioneer. GME stock jumped by over 6% on Friday, reaching its highest point since October last year. Similarly, eBay jumped to $104 from the weekly low of $96 billion. GameStop makes a leveraged bid… Continue reading GME stock analysis: GameStop’s bid for eBay faces a big leverage risk
Brent crude oil price forecast as Trump threatens to attack Iran
Brent crude oil price rose for two consecutive weeks, reaching its highest point since March 16 this year. It ended the week at $109 as investors reflected on the ongoing developments in the Middle East, where the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran continued. Donald Trump reviewing the Iran proposal Brent crude oil… Continue reading Brent crude oil price forecast as Trump threatens to attack Iran