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US stock index futures edged modestly higher on Friday as investors absorbed a strong earnings beat from Apple and basked in the afterglow of April’s exceptional rally, which handed the S&P 500 its best monthly performance in more than five years. The gains were tempered, however, by a sharp sell-off in Roblox after a sweeping… Continue reading Dow futures surge 116 points: 5 things to know before market opens

The S&P 500 closed April at a fresh record high, capping its strongest monthly performance in over three years, as investors weighed escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against robust corporate earnings and signs of continued economic resilience in the United States. The benchmark index rose 1% on Thursday, taking its gains for the… Continue reading Markets shrug off oil volatility to end April at record high

Meta’s first-quarter numbers looked strong on paper: revenue rose 33% to $56.3 billion, and the company kept its operating margin at 41%. But the stock still fell roughly 7% in extended trading after Meta lifted its 2026 capex plan to $125 billion to $145 billion. The reason was simple: Wall Street likes growth, but it… Continue reading Why smart investors are buying Nvidia and Micron after Meta’s call

The software sell-off of early 2026 did not happen because earnings suddenly fell apart. It happened because investors started to wonder whether AI could make big chunks of traditional SaaS less valuable, or even obsolete. The rout wiped out $830 billion in market value across software and services stocks in just six trading days after… Continue reading Why is Morgan Stanley bullish on 2 SaaS stocks everyone sold?

Apple’s biggest overhang over the past two years just turned into one of its strongest earnings positives. In fiscal second-quarter results released on Thursday, the company said Greater China revenue rose to $20.497 billion, up 28% from a year earlier and comfortably ahead of Wall Street expectations of around $19–19.5 billion. That made China one… Continue reading Apple’s China sales jumped 28%: now analysts are rethinking AAPL

Asian markets opened Friday on a cautious note as a sharp swing in oil prices kept risk appetite fragile and reminded traders how quickly Middle East headlines can ripple through global markets. Brent crude briefly surged to a four-year high above $126 a barrel on Thursday after reports that the US military would brief President… Continue reading Nikkei 225 leads Asian markets higher as oil swings ease panic

Shares of Apple Inc. edged lower in after-hours trading on Thursday, slipping 0.48% despite the company delivering better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results, as investors weighed strong product demand against ongoing supply constraints. The company posted revenue of $111.18 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share for the quarter ended March 28, beating analyst expectations of $109.46… Continue reading Apple shares dip after earnings despite strong iPhone sales growth

US stocks rallied on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging nearly 800 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching fresh all-time highs, as strong corporate earnings helped investors look past geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Dow rose 790 points, or 1.62%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.02% and the… Continue reading Dow jumps 790 points as S&P 500 hits record on earnings boost

US inflation accelerated sharply in March as rising oil prices linked to the Iran conflict pushed costs higher. Brent crude surged to near four-year highs before retreating amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin hovered near key support around $75,000 as investor positioning tightened. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms shares fell despite strong earnings, while Alphabet Inc. rallied on… Continue reading Evening digest: US inflation jumps, Meta stock drops while Alphabet soars