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US investment advisers are warning clients of a broadening set of risks heading into the second quarter, citing hotter inflation, mounting geopolitical tensions and emerging strains in the private credit market, after the S&P 500 posted its worst quarterly performance since 2022, Reuters reported. The index fell 4.6% in the first quarter, ending a period… Continue reading S&P 500 worst quarter since 2022 puts 60/40 portfolios under stress

Shares of ExxonMobil declined on Wednesday, tracking a pullback in crude prices as investor optimism grew that the conflict between the United States and Iran could ease in the coming weeks. Despite the near-term pressure, the broader outlook for the energy giant remains supported by strong fundamentals and elevated oil prices. The stock fell 4.7%… Continue reading ExxonMobil stock slips as oil falls, but rally may not be over yet

Shares of Oracle Corporation opened lower on April 1, 2026, even as investor sentiment remained supported by its expanding artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and planned cost-cutting measures. The stock was trading at $146.29, down 0.7%, in early market hours. The decline follows a strong prior session, where shares rose about 6%. Layoffs to support AI… Continue reading Oracle stock slips despite layoff reports: here’s why

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is pushing higher this morning after a senior Wells Fargo analyst – Matthew Akers – issued a constructive note in favour of the aerospace giant. On Wednesday, Akers initiated BA with a resounding “overweight” rating and a $250 price target, indicating potential upside of roughly 20% from current levels. His bullish research… Continue reading Wells Fargo says Boeing stock is still a ‘bargain’

Shares of Walt Disney rose modestly on Wednesday in pre-market trading as analysts turned more constructive on the media and entertainment giant, arguing that its current valuation presents an attractive entry point despite ongoing macroeconomic and operational challenges. Raymond James upgraded Disney to outperform from market perform, assigning a price target of $115, after conducting… Continue reading Why Raymond James sees Disney stock as undervalued

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are starting to reshape the global technology landscape. Drone and missile strikes on critical infrastructure are disrupting cloud services and casting uncertainty over billions of dollars in planned artificial intelligence investments across the Gulf. Recent attacks on data centres in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have knocked some… Continue reading Iran tensions expose fragility of Gulf’s Big Tech infrastructure bet

Novo Nordisk stock surged on Wednesday after a major policy win, which is seen as a turning point for the drugmaker. England’s cost-effectiveness watchdog has backed broader use of Wegovy to cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes in overweight or obese adults. This could eventually open access to about 1.2 million people through… Continue reading Novo Nordisk stock surges 4%: can NHS boost offset pricing pressure?

BYD remained under pressure as vehicle sales fell for the seventh consecutive month, reflecting intensifying competition in China’s electric vehicle market. Sales dropped 20.5% year-on-year to 300,222 units last month, according to Reuters calculations based on company disclosures and a Weibo post by executive Li Yunfei. The decline was less severe than February’s 41.1% drop… Continue reading BYD’s sales fall for seventh month, down 20.5% in March

US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday, a day after markets recorded their biggest one-day gain in nearly a year, as reports suggested the war with Iran could be nearing an end. Global shares rose, oil prices declined and the dollar rebounded as signs emerged of a potential easing of hostilities in the Middle East… Continue reading Dow futures surge 200 points: 5 things to know before market opens