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US stocks edged higher on Friday, supported by renewed optimism around potential diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran, alongside strong momentum in semiconductor stocks led by Intel. The S&P 500 rose about 0.25%, while the Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, was down 179 points. The cautious optimism follows reports that… Continue reading Dow slips 179 pts as S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on Iran talk hopes

UK equities moved lower on Friday and were on track for weekly losses, as fading hopes of a swift resolution to the Iran conflict and a warning from the Bank of England weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark FTSE 100 index fell 0.6% to 10,391.16 points by 1005 GMT. The blue-chip index was set for… Continue reading FTSE 100 slips as Iran crisis dampens investor confidence

Intel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) soared as much as 28% in premarket trading on Friday after the chipmaker posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company issued second-quarter revenue guidance that topped Wall Street forecasts. For a company long written off as a laggard in the AI race, the move was a sharp reminder that sentiment can change… Continue reading Intel stock skyrockets 28%, so why are analysts still saying sell?

Tesla Inc. has started manufacturing its long-awaited Cybercab robotaxi, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a post on social media platform X. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2047574971774611553?s=46 The announcement marks a key milestone in the company’s push into autonomous ride-hailing, even as its global vehicle sales continue to face pressure. Musk indicated that production ramp-up for the Cybercab… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla has started producing cybecabs

Wall Street futures were mixed on Friday as investors balanced a fresh burst of optimism in semiconductor stocks against lingering unease over the US-Iran conflict and the risk that elevated oil prices could weigh on growth. The split tone suggested traders were reluctant to push broad equity benchmarks much higher before the weekend, even as… Continue reading Dow futures tumble 130 points: 5 things to know before market opens

Global equity markets may be underestimating a growing cluster of economic risks, with policymakers and investors alike warning that current valuations are out of step with reality. Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden cautioned that asset prices remain near record highs despite mounting threats. While Emma Moriarty of CG Asset Management said markets are… Continue reading Are global stocks overlooking rising risks? BoE and investors raise concerns

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company surged to a fresh record high on Friday after Taiwan’s market regulator loosened restrictions on how much domestic funds can invest in a single stock. The move could unlock billions in fresh demand for the world’s largest contract chipmaker. The stock rose about 5% as investors reacted to the… Continue reading TSMC hits record high on Taiwan rule shift; $28B inflow in focus

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?