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US equities moved higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 approaching a fresh all-time intraday high. Investor sentiment improved on expectations that the Iran conflict could be nearing a resolution. The benchmark index rose 0.2% and was on track for a record close, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained… Continue reading US stock open higher: S&P eyes new ATH, Dow jumps 0.3%

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is extending gains on Apr. 15 after reporting Q1 results that blew past Street estimates, fueled by a resurgence in investment banking and resilient consumer activity. Investors cheered as it posted a 25% year-over-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) and a surprise beat in net interest income (NII), which… Continue reading Bank of America Q1 earnings reveal 4 big ‘buy’ signals

London equities opened on a cautious note on Wednesday, with the benchmark index struggling for direction as losses in heavyweight financial and energy stocks offset gains in healthcare. Investor sentiment remained restrained amid mixed signals surrounding the Middle East conflict, keeping the index largely flat in early trade. FTSE 100 holds steady amid sectoral weakness… Continue reading Why are UK stocks flat despite Healthcare strength?

Snap Inc. said on Wednesday it would lay off about 1,000 employees, or roughly 16% of its full-time workforce, as the social media company moves to streamline operations under pressure from an activist investor and a challenging advertising environment. Shares rose nearly 7% in premarket trading, even as the stock remains down about 31% so… Continue reading Snap stock rises on plan to cut 1,000 jobs and $500 million costs

Wall Street’s latest bullish turn is becoming more selective. As US stocks push back toward record territory after absorbing a bruising spell of geopolitical anxiety, Morgan Stanley is steering investors away from blanket optimism. The bank is highlighting names where it sees a clearer mismatch between market sentiment and underlying business strength. That is the… Continue reading Morgan Stanley flags 2 stocks with most upside potential in 2026

US stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed hopes of renewed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran against escalating US measures targeting Iran’s maritime trade. The steadier tone in futures suggested Wall Street was willing to look through the latest geopolitical shock for now. The mood was cautious rather than outright bullish.… Continue reading Dow futures muted as Iran tensions loom: 5 things to know

India’s foreign exchange restrictions have made it costlier and more complex for overseas investors to hedge against rupee volatility, which has reduced the attractiveness of Indian bonds. At the same time, a war-driven hit to earnings prospects is adding fresh pressure on equities. Steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India to stabilise the rupee,… Continue reading Foreign investors pull back as FX curbs hit Indian bonds, equities

BlackRock is urging investors to look beyond headline returns and pay closer attention to how hedge fund gains are being generated, according to a report released late last week. The core message is simple: in a market being reshaped by artificial intelligence, geopolitics and fast-moving capital flows, diversification across multiple hedge fund strategies matters more… Continue reading Is your hedge fund portfolio less diversified than you think?

Indian ethnic wear retailer Libas is aiming to go public by early next financial year, but the timing of its market debut may slip if equity markets remain volatile. The company is also stepping up store expansion, weighing a potential private equity round and assessing how geopolitical tensions, including the US-Iran conflict, could affect sentiment… Continue reading India’s Libas eyes IPO by early next year but flags market volatility risk