AI disruption fears may be overblown, but not for ServiceNow stock

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) plunged 6% on April 10 after senior UBS analyst Karl Keirstead issued a bearish note on the Santa Clara-headquartered software giant. Citing a material shift in enterprise spending priorities, Keirstead downgraded NOW this morning to “neutral” and slashed his price target sharply to $100. The dovish call comes as a major blow… Continue reading AI disruption fears may be overblown, but not for ServiceNow stock

FTSE 100 set for weekly gains as peace talks boost sentiment

The UK’s main stock indices moved higher on Friday, positioning themselves for weekly gains as investors turned their attention to an upcoming US inflation reading and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.3% by 1140 GMT, marking its third consecutive week of gains. Meanwhile, the midcap FTSE 250 outperformed with… Continue reading FTSE 100 set for weekly gains as peace talks boost sentiment

Bund yields edge higher as oil surge stirs ECB bets

. Euro zone government bond yields were on course for a weekly increase, even after experiencing their steepest drop in years earlier this week. The move comes as geopolitical tensions surrounding a ceasefire between the United States and Iran continue to show signs of strain, keeping markets on edge. Borrowing costs across the region largely… Continue reading Bund yields edge higher as oil surge stirs ECB bets

Dow Jones slips 40 points, S&P gains as ceasefire hopes lift stocks

Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued on Friday as investors weighed largely in-line inflation data against persistent geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East conflict. Major indexes edged higher in early trading, with the S&P 500 up around 0.28%, the Nasdaq 100 gaining 0.43%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 40 points or… Continue reading Dow Jones slips 40 points, S&P gains as ceasefire hopes lift stocks

Sodexo shares plunge 13% after earnings miss, guidance cut

Shares of Sodexo plunged sharply after the French catering and facilities management group reported weaker-than-expected first-half earnings and cut its full-year guidance. The stock fell 13% to 38.42 euros in European morning trade, extending its decline to more than 12% since the start of the year. Profit and margins disappoint Sodexo reported an underlying operating… Continue reading Sodexo shares plunge 13% after earnings miss, guidance cut

What is the HappyHorse AI model everyone is talking about?

A previously unidentified artificial intelligence model that recently climbed global rankings has been confirmed as a project developed by Chinese technology giant Alibaba. The revelation marks a significant development in the company’s expanding artificial intelligence ambitions. The model, named HappyHorse-1.0, surfaced on the benchmarking platform Artificial Analysis around April 7 without any official information. Despite… Continue reading What is the HappyHorse AI model everyone is talking about?

Dow futures plunge 100 points today: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock futures were little changed on Friday as investors awaited a key reading on March inflation and monitored fragile diplomacy in the Middle East following recent tensions involving Iran. S&P 500 futures slipped about 0.08% in early trading, while Nasdaq 100 futures were down a similar 0.08%. Meanwhile, futures tied to the Dow Jones… Continue reading Dow futures plunge 100 points today: 5 things to know before market opens

Porsche deliveries plunge 15% as China weakness hits luxury demand

Porsche’s global deliveries fell sharply in the first quarter, underlining the pressure facing premium carmakers as softer demand in China and the US collides with an uneven transition to electric vehicles and product changeovers across key markets. The sports-car maker handed over 60,991 vehicles in the first three months of the year, down 15% from… Continue reading Porsche deliveries plunge 15% as China weakness hits luxury demand

TSMC revenue jumps 35% as AI boom keeps chip demand resilient

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenue, offering fresh evidence that demand tied to artificial intelligence is still powering the global chip industry even as investors look for signs of a broader slowdown in electronics. The world’s largest contract chipmaker said revenue for the first three months reached T$1.134 trillion, a gain of 35% from a… Continue reading TSMC revenue jumps 35% as AI boom keeps chip demand resilient