Why KKR is pouring $820M into Samsung Group stocks despite risks?

KKR is making an $820 million bet on Samsung SDS at a moment when markets are still debating how much of the AI boom will translate into durable profits. However, the deal, announced on Wednesday, appears far more measured than it might seem at first, with KKR opting to invest through newly issued convertible bonds… Continue reading Why KKR is pouring $820M into Samsung Group stocks despite risks?

How DEEPX chips could change Hyundai’s push into AI robotics

South Korean AI chipmaker DEEPX said it will strengthen its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a computing platform for generative AI robots and vehicles, as the company pushes deeper into low-power, on-device artificial intelligence. The move builds on an existing relationship between the two companies and underscores a broader industry shift towards running… Continue reading How DEEPX chips could change Hyundai’s push into AI robotics

Nikkei 225 jumps near record as Asian Markets rally on Iran talk hopes

Asian stocks rose on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said Washington could hold fresh talks with Iran in Pakistan within the next two days, reviving hopes that diplomacy may yet contain the latest confrontation. The shift in tone helped ease pressure across energy markets, with oil extending overnight losses and investors returning to risk assets… Continue reading Nikkei 225 jumps near record as Asian Markets rally on Iran talk hopes

Dow Jones rises 300 pts as S&P 500 nears record on Iran deal hopes

Wall Street’s major indexes moved higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 approaching record levels as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions, fresh inflation data, and a mixed start to the earnings season. Optimism around a potential resumption of US-Iran negotiations helped lift sentiment, even as markets remained sensitive to… Continue reading Dow Jones rises 300 pts as S&P 500 nears record on Iran deal hopes

AST SpaceMobile stock is slipping and Amazon may be to blame

AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ: ASTS) closed “meaningfully” lower on Tuesday after Amazon announced a definitive $11.6 billion deal to acquire peer satellite operator Globalstar. The news eclipsed ASTS’s recent operational triumphs, including record-breaking Q4 revenue that helped it break above its major moving averages (MAs) in early April. Versus its year-to-date high, AST SpaceMobile stock… Continue reading AST SpaceMobile stock is slipping and Amazon may be to blame

Evening digest: Trump hints Iran talks, Amazon-Globalstar deal

Global markets saw a mix of geopolitical, corporate, and asset-driven developments on Tuesday, as Donald Trump signaled possible progress in US-Iran talks, Amazon announced a major satellite acquisition, oil prices fell on easing supply concerns, and Bitcoin rallied alongside broader risk assets. Trump hints at breakthrough in US-Iran talks Trump indicated that diplomatic developments could… Continue reading Evening digest: Trump hints Iran talks, Amazon-Globalstar deal

What to expect from Bank of America’s Q1 earnings?

Bank of America is set to report its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday before market open, with investors closely watching for signs of continued growth and resilience across the banking sector. The financial services giant heads into the results following a solid prior quarter, where it reported revenue of $28.55 billion, up 7.1% year over year,… Continue reading What to expect from Bank of America’s Q1 earnings?

Lucid stock falls as new CEO, funding deals raise fresh concerns

Shares of Lucid Group moved lower on Tuesday after the electric-vehicle maker unveiled a sweeping set of updates, including a leadership change, fresh capital raises, and expanded partnerships in autonomous mobility. The stock dropped more than 4%, extending its losses to roughly 65% over the past 12 months, as investors weighed the implications of continued… Continue reading Lucid stock falls as new CEO, funding deals raise fresh concerns

Why Bloom Energy stock’s Oracle-driven surge is an ‘overreaction’

Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) ripped higher on Apr 14 after the AI infrastructure titan Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) expanded its master agreement to procure up to 2.8 GW of the firm’s fuel cell capacity. This is a significant jump from the previous 1.2 GW agreement, highlighting the insatiable power demand of the artificial intelligence-energy nexus. However,… Continue reading Why Bloom Energy stock’s Oracle-driven surge is an ‘overreaction’