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Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue. The strong numbers were supported by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure — even as the company sounded a note of caution over what it described as a “volatile” global political and economic environment. Revenue for the January-to-March quarter climbed… Continue reading Foxconn Q1 revenue jumps 29.7% on AI demand

US stocks closed slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled earlier by President Donald Trump’s threats of tougher action against Iran ahead of the long holiday weekend. Investor sentiment steadied in the afternoon after Iran’s foreign ministry said it was drafting a protocol… Continue reading Dow Jones slips, S&P gains as oil surges and market volatility spikes

Airline investors are facing renewed caution as rising oil prices tied to the Iran conflict threaten to squeeze profits across the US aviation sector. While travel demand in the United States remains resilient for now, analysts warn that escalating fuel costs are putting significant pressure on airline margins, prompting lowered earnings forecasts and heightened uncertainty… Continue reading Rising jet fuel costs from Iran conflict threaten US airline profits

As Meta Platforms and Alphabet-owned Google head into a closely watched earnings season after a major legal setback, analysts say the results could serve as the next catalyst for the stocks. Analysts at Wells Fargo have reiterated an overweight rating on both companies, signalling continued confidence in their long-term outlook, even though they have trimmed… Continue reading Wells Fargo backs Meta, Alphabet ahead of earnings despite cuts

Shares of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) companies have rallied sharply amid the ongoing Iran conflict, as rising global gas prices boost near-term profitability. However, analysts warn that sustained high prices could undermine long-term demand and complicate expansion plans for the industry. The rally has been fueled by supply disruptions and geopolitical risks, particularly around… Continue reading LNG stocks surge on Mideast conflict: is demand at risk from high prices?

Nvidia and other semiconductor stocks remained under pressure on Thursday, as renewed concerns over the Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment. Nvidia shares fell 1.9% to $172.41 in early trading. However, the stock had clawed back some of those losses to trade mostly flat at the time of writing. The move tracked broader market weakness,… Continue reading Nvidia stock remains under pressure but analysts see upside ahead

Investors are running into Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) following its historic launch of “Artemis II” – which successfully sent four astronauts on a lunar flyby on Apr. 1. The Artemis news came only days after “NASA” selected LUNR for its commercial lunar payload services (CLPS) task order, further adding technical validation to the firm’s infrastructure.… Continue reading LUNR stock hits YTD high: could SpaceX cannibalize the stock

Battalion Oil (BATL) is pushing aggressively to the upside on April 2nd as oil prices charged higher again after Trump warned the US could hit Iran “extremely hard” in the days ahead. With Iranian and Middle Eastern supply constantly under threat investors are flocking to US-based producers that have recently increased their capacity. Battalion’s recent… Continue reading The ‘War Premium’ is back: is BATL stock’s surge a buy or sell?

Shares of General Motors fell about 4% on Thursday after the company reported a sharp decline in first-quarter sales, highlighting mounting pressure on the auto industry from high borrowing costs, elevated vehicle prices, and rising fuel costs. The Detroit-based automaker said it sold 626,429 vehicles between January and March, marking a 9.7% decline from a… Continue reading GM stock falls as Q1 sales slump, high rates and gas weigh demand