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European shares fell on Friday and were on track to end the week lower, as investors remained cautious amid limited progress toward resolving the Middle East conflict. Market participants also kept a close eye on corporate earnings for further direction. The pan-European STOXX 600 index declined 0.5% to 611.04 points as of 0715 GMT. The… Continue reading Europe stocks slip as Mideast risks weigh on week

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) drew fresh support from Wall Street this week after a new bullish call from Stifel. The key question for investors now is how much upside remains following the stock’s sharp rally. Stifel analyst Ruben Roy raised his AMD price target to $320 from $280 and kept a Buy rating. At… Continue reading Stifel’s top analyst hikes AMD’s target to $320: should you buy?

JP Morgan has downgraded Indian equities to “neutral” from “overweight,” citing elevated valuations and rising macroeconomic risks linked to energy supply disruptions. The move comes just a day after HSBC also lowered its rating on the market, highlighting growing caution among global brokerages. As cited in a Reuters report, the brokerage said Indian equities continue… Continue reading JP Morgan downgrades Indian equities to neutral on valuation concerns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to fundamentally restructure the economics of the interactive entertainment sector. A seminal research report from Morgan Stanley suggests that generative AI integration could slash the cost of developing AAA titles by approximately 44%, potentially unlocking an estimated $22 billion in aggregate annual profit opportunities. However, analysts warn of a “Scissors… Continue reading Morgan Stanley names 4 stocks that will benefit as AI changes video games

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek began previewing its fourth-generation model on Friday. The preview marks its most significant product update since the low-cost V3 system helped propel the company into the global spotlight last year. The new model, DeepSeek V4, is being introduced in pro and flash versions and will succeed V3, which was released… Continue reading DeepSeek is back with V4: what the new model means for AI race

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has secured a $20 billion bridge loan to refinance a large portion of its existing debt ahead of its planned US initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing reviewed by Reuters. The stopgap financing, arranged last month, replaces five existing debt facilities and gives the company greater flexibility as it prepares… Continue reading Why SpaceX secured a $20B bridge loan ahead of its IPO

Gold was little changed to lower on Friday but remained on course for a weekly decline, as higher oil prices, firmer dollar and rising Treasury yields reduced the appeal of bullion despite continued geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Spot gold was last near $4,675 an ounce, after hitting $4,697.06 in the previous session and… Continue reading Can gold hold $4,700 as oil surge reshapes rate cut expectations?

President Donald Trump is due to speak on Saturday at a cryptocurrency event at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. The gathering has drawn renewed criticism from Democrats over potential conflicts of interest tied to his family’s digital-asset ventures. The event is being marketed as an exclusive conference and luncheon for the top holders… Continue reading Trump to host top $TRUMP memecoin holders at Mar-a-Lago luncheon

Asian equities were mixed on Friday as investors weighed firmer oil prices and renewed tension around the Strait of Hormuz against a still-resilient appetite for risk assets. A fragile Middle East ceasefire and unresolved US-Iran tensions kept traders cautious, even as recent gains on Wall Street helped prevent a broader retreat in regional markets. Japan’s… Continue reading Hang Seng slips as Asian markets weigh oil surge, Hormuz tensions