London-based fintech Revolut is aiming to secure banking licences in France and the United States this year, as it looks to accelerate growth and compete more directly with traditional lenders. Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier, the company’s CEO for Western Europe, told Reuters that obtaining a French licence would enable Revolut to offer locally tailored financial products, including… Continue reading Revolut targets France, US banking licences to drive growth
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Why is AT&T stock in red despite Q1 earnings that fired on all cylinders?
AT&T (NYSE: T) is seeing pressure on Wednesday morning despite posting Q1 earnings that many would describe as “fired on all cylinders”. The telecommunications giant delivered a clean sweep: earnings were better than expected, revenue landed ahead of estimates, and the operating margin improved significantly to 21.1%. Plus, the company rewarded loyalists with $2.3 billion… Continue reading Why is AT&T stock in red despite Q1 earnings that fired on all cylinders?
MSTR stock leads crypto-linked rally as Bitcoin surges
Shares of Strategy Inc. (previously known as Microstrategy) surged sharply on Wednesday, leading gains among crypto-linked equities as a rebound in Bitcoin prices lifted sentiment across the sector. The stock, often seen as a leveraged proxy for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, rose nearly 9.4%, extending a strong run since the onset of the Iran conflict.… Continue reading MSTR stock leads crypto-linked rally as Bitcoin surges
Boeing Q1 earnings: CEO sees a path to $3B free cash flow in 2026
Boeing (NYSE: BA) opened comfortably in green on Apr. 22 after posting a significantly narrower-than-expected Q1 loss and revenue that showcased a stabilising production engine. Investors are piling into the aerospace behemoth primarily because the quarterly release reinforced its ability to navigate geopolitical headwinds while maintaining an ambitious recovery timeline. They were particularly uplifted after… Continue reading Boeing Q1 earnings: CEO sees a path to $3B free cash flow in 2026
US nears $500M rescue deal for Spirit Airlines: report
The Trump administration is nearing a potential rescue package for Spirit Airlines, as it faces mounting financial pressure and the risk of liquidation. The Wall Street Journal reported the development, citing people familiar with the matter, that the US government is in advanced discussions to provide Spirit with up to $500 million in financing. In… Continue reading US nears $500M rescue deal for Spirit Airlines: report
Tesla stock jumps ahead of earnings: will the climb continue after?
Shares of Tesla rose 1.19% to $391.90 on Wednesday, tracking gains in broader US equity markets as investors positioned ahead of the company’s first-quarter earnings report. The rally followed a broader upswing in equities after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, easing geopolitical concerns and lifting sentiment. The S&P 500 advanced 0.7%,… Continue reading Tesla stock jumps ahead of earnings: will the climb continue after?
GE Vernova stock jumps 13% as AI data center boom lifts outlook
Shares of GE Vernova surged on Wednesday after the energy company raised its full-year outlook and reported strong first-quarter results, underscoring the growing impact of artificial intelligence-driven data center demand on its business. The stock climbed about 13%, extending its rally to nearly 70% year-to-date, as investors responded to accelerating growth in the company’s power… Continue reading GE Vernova stock jumps 13% as AI data center boom lifts outlook
Dow Jones jumps 417 pts as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
US stock indices moved higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, even as uncertainty persisted over the durability of the truce. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than 417 points, or about 0.85%, while the S&P 500 gained roughly 0.67% and the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.72%. The gains… Continue reading Dow Jones jumps 417 pts as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
Robinhood fund takes $75M stake in OpenAI
Robinhood’s proprietary investment vehicle for retail investors has taken a small stake in privately held OpenAI, the trading company announced on Wednesday. The Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), which offers investors exposure to private technology companies, invested $75 million in the artificial intelligence firm. The fund went public and began trading on the New York… Continue reading Robinhood fund takes $75M stake in OpenAI
