FTSE 100 futures climb as Europe eyes cautious open amid Iran risk

European equity futures were trading cautiously higher on Tuesday as investors held back from making large directional bets ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic. The main European exchanges are set to return from the Easter break, with markets closed on Good Friday and… Continue reading FTSE 100 futures climb as Europe eyes cautious open amid Iran risk

Fundstrat strategist says US stocks may have bottomed

Despite a volatile start to the month and geopolitical tensions weighing on global markets, technical analysts at Fundstrat believe the worst of the equity sell-off may finally be in the rearview mirror. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average faced a sharp 700-point stumble on Thursday amid surging energy prices, the resilience shown earlier in the… Continue reading Fundstrat strategist says US stocks may have bottomed

Nvidia stock stuck below $180: what’s hurting the AI darling?

Nvidia shares edged lower in early Monday trading as a Wall Street analyst flagged a potential reduction in the chipmaker’s production plans for its next-generation artificial intelligence processors. Shares in the Santa Clara-based chipmaker were down 0.15% at $176.58 in early trading, underperforming the wider market as the S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the Dow… Continue reading Nvidia stock stuck below $180: what’s hurting the AI darling?

Tesla stock sinks 2% on Monday as analyst suggests caution

Tesla shares attempted a rebound on Monday but failed to sustain momentum after last week’s disappointing delivery report. The stock was down around 2% at $353.41 in early trading. The broader market showed modest strength, with the Nasdaq up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat. Tesla shares had already declined 5.4% on… Continue reading Tesla stock sinks 2% on Monday as analyst suggests caution

Top S&P Index news to watch this week: US-Iran war, US CPI, earnings

The S&P 500 Index futures rose on Monday as market participants reacted to the latest reporting that the US and Iran were in talks and considering a 50-day ceasefire. They rose by 25 points to $6,600. Similarly, those tracking the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 rose by 25 and 115 points, respectively. Here are the… Continue reading Top S&P Index news to watch this week: US-Iran war, US CPI, earnings

India’s AC boom isn’t here yet: why cooling stocks are lagging

Despite scorching summers and rising temperatures across India, air conditioner makers like Voltas and Blue Star have struggled to translate long-term potential into consistent stock performance. Over the past year, Voltas shares have declined about 8%, while Blue Star has fallen nearly 28%. This underperformance comes at a time when India’s AC penetration remains just… Continue reading India’s AC boom isn’t here yet: why cooling stocks are lagging

Palantir’s AI edge shines, but is its sky-high valuation a risk?

Shares of Palantir Technologies continue to draw mixed views from analysts, as strong confidence in its artificial intelligence platform contrasts with growing concerns over its elevated valuation. While the company has received a fresh vote of confidence from Wall Street, analysts remain cautious about recommending the stock, citing limited room for error at current price… Continue reading Palantir’s AI edge shines, but is its sky-high valuation a risk?

Top-rated AI stocks for April 2026: 3 picks analysts refuse to ignore

Artificial intelligence investing still tends to begin with the same familiar names. Nvidia, Microsoft and other mega-caps still dominate the conversation, and it seems natural with the massive potential these names hold. But analysts are increasingly highlighting a second layer of AI-linked companies that are smaller, but carrying far more aggressive upside expectations. TipRanks’ April… Continue reading Top-rated AI stocks for April 2026: 3 picks analysts refuse to ignore