TACO trade grips retail investors as Trump shocks move markets

Retail traders are increasingly using White House headlines as a trading signal, turning policy shocks, reversals and geopolitical tension into a fast-moving playbook across stocks, bonds and commodities. The approach has gained momentum during Donald Trump’s second term as US president, with acronyms such as TACO, FAFO and FOMO being used by traders to frame… Continue reading TACO trade grips retail investors as Trump shocks move markets

Nvidia forecast sparks Asia chip rally as Samsung strike threat eases

Asian shares advanced on Thursday, led by chipmakers, after Nvidia’s forecast reinforced optimism over artificial intelligence demand and Samsung Electronics averted an immediate strike that had threatened to disrupt one of the world’s most important semiconductor supply chains. The MSCI Asia ex-Japan index rose 2.6%, while South Korea’s KOSPI jumped more than 7%. Taiwan gained… Continue reading Nvidia forecast sparks Asia chip rally as Samsung strike threat eases

Samsung stock soars 6%: Is 18-day strike threat finally over?

Samsung Electronics came within hours of one of the most disruptive labour walkouts in its history. Nearly 48,000 workers were preparing to begin an 18-day strike on Thursday, threatening production at the world’s biggest memory-chip maker. Then, in a late reversal, government-mediated talks produced a tentative deal. Investors responded immediately as Samsung stock jumped as… Continue reading Samsung stock soars 6%: Is 18-day strike threat finally over?

SoftBank soars 20%, adding $35 billion on Nvidia’s record quarter

SoftBank stock staged one of its sharpest rallies in years on Thursday, jumping 20% in Tokyo and adding about $35 billion in market value after Nvidia’s results showed once again how strongly AI is driving global markets. The trigger came from California, where Nvidia reported a record quarter that beat already elevated expectations. By the… Continue reading SoftBank soars 20%, adding $35 billion on Nvidia’s record quarter

Nvidia delivers record revenue but stock falls on AI growth concerns

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) fell in extended trading on Wednesday after the artificial intelligence chipmaker issued a quarterly revenue forecast that, while above Wall Street expectations, failed to fully satisfy investors accustomed to the company significantly outperforming estimates. Nvidia reported record first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $81.6 billion, up 85% year over year and 20%… Continue reading Nvidia delivers record revenue but stock falls on AI growth concerns

Dow jumps 640 points as oil prices slide ahead of Nvidia earnings

Wall Street stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 640 points as falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields boosted investor sentiment ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched quarterly earnings report. The Dow climbed 1.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 1% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.4%. The rally… Continue reading Dow jumps 640 points as oil prices slide ahead of Nvidia earnings

Why is Analog Devices stock falling despite strong earnings and AI deal?

Shares of Analog Devices (ADI) fell sharply on Wednesday despite the semiconductor company reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and announcing a $1.5 billion acquisition aimed at expanding its artificial-intelligence power management business. The stock dropped more than 4% during the session after rallying roughly 53% so far in 2026 amid growing investor optimism around AI-related… Continue reading Why is Analog Devices stock falling despite strong earnings and AI deal?

Reddit stock: 3 reasons why it’s slipping today

Reddit Inc (RDDT) is facing intense selling pressure on Wednesday as investor actively recalibrate their exposure to high-multiple technology assets. Following today’s pullback, RDDT sits decisively below its major moving averages (MAs) – with an RSI in the early 40s indicating further downside room before the stock hits “oversold” territory. Versus its year-to-date, Reddit stock… Continue reading Reddit stock: 3 reasons why it’s slipping today

Why is AMC stock surging 12% today?

AMC Entertainment Holdings shares surged 17% on Wednesday after Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Adam Aron disclosed a substantial open-market purchase of the company’s stock, signaling renewed confidence in the theater chain’s outlook. According to a Form 4 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 19, Aron purchased 250,000 shares of AMC’s… Continue reading Why is AMC stock surging 12% today?