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Shares of Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) are down roughly 12% in early Wednesday trading after the company released a disappointing Q1 2026 earnings report before market open (BMO). Hertz Global Holdings (NASDAQ:HTZ) stock is sliding about 6% in sympathy, with no Hertz-specific news on the wire to explain the move. The drop extends a brutal ... Avis Plummets 12%, Hertz Drops 5% – What’s Going On With Car Rental Stocks?
T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, announced the latest episode of "The Angle from T. Rowe Price," an investment-themed podcast focused on the forces shaping financial markets and the leaders navigating them.
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Dividend stocks are not all the same, and while some trade at over 30 times forward earnings, others are trading at bargain-basement prices. Stocks like General Mills (NYSE:GIS), Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO), and J&J Snack Foods (NASDAQ:JJSF) could be loaded springs that can deliver 100%-plus upside in the next 12-24 months. Each of these stocks pays you ... 3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks With 100% Upside That Nobody Is Watching Right Now
Two Aristocrats That Stumbled Off the Pedestal For decades, AT&T (NYSE: T) and 3M (NYSE: MMM) were the kind of stocks retirees built portfolios around. Both raised dividends every year for decades. Both lost their crowns through messy corporate breakups. AT&T’s media detour ended badly. After buying DirecTV and Time Warner, the company spun WarnerMedia ... A $1,000 Investment in These Former Dividend Aristocrats 10 Years Ago Is Worth How Much Today?
This fixed-income ETF offers diversified bond exposure and a flexible strategy focused on income and sector allocation.
Shares of this two-year-old company have soared 775%, and there could be more to come.
After seven years working in mechanical engineering and building complex systems for major projects, one worker thought they were set. Then their firm collapsed, the local job market dried up, and everything unraveled. Now, just four months later, they say...
In an industry where distribution is a key measure, GM (NYSE: GM) says it will put Google’s Gemini in 4 million cars. Unlike other voice-controlled systems, Gemini will integrate sophisticated software, powered by its AI, into vehicles from the largest US car company. GM’s market share in the US is about 18%, which is ahead ... In A Victory, Gemini Put In Four Million GM Cars
SEATTLE, April 29, 2026--Veeam® Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today announced the appointment of Rashmi Garde as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Garde will lead Veeam’s global legal and compliance function, providing the foundation for trust as the company scales its operational pace and governance priorities in an AI-first world.
General Motors Canada is investing C$691 million in its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of the sixth generation of General Motors' V-8 engine, which will power GM's high-demand full-size trucks and SUVs.
As AI hunger for data grows, analysts see massive gains for Seagate and Western Digital, though cloud spending shifts and tech delays could be major tripwires.
Platform enables rapid recovery of SSO, MFA, and access policies, closing the gap in enterprise resilience strategiesTEL AVIV, Israel, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ControlMonkey, an Infrastructure Governance and Resilience Platform, today announced its Identity Disaster Recovery, a new solution that allows organizations to restore access configurations and regain control of their environments when identity systems are compromised. With support for leading identity providers, including Okta
Aidoc, a global leader in clinical AI, has raised $150 million in Series E funding led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The round had participation from General Catalyst, SoftBank Investment Advisors and NVentures (NVIDIA's venture capital arm). The round brings total funding to over $500 million, less than a year after a growth round led by General Catalyst and Square Peg. This underscores the pace of Aidoc's momentum and the accelerating demand for enterprise-scale clinical AI.
US equity futures were largely flat pre-bell Wednesday as traders anticipated the financial results
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Coco Robotics, the world's largest urban robot delivery platform, today announced that more than 100 robots in its active Miami delivery fleet are now carrying brand campaigns across South Beach, Wynwood, Brickell, and downtown. The wraps are running on robots that already operate daily across the city, transforming an existing delivery network into a scaled out-of-home media channel for multiple weeks surrounding Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend. The campaign brings together seven brands span
The big SpaceX mega IPO is getting closer, and with a $1.75 trillion expected valuation (plus or minus a couple hundred billion or so), there’s sure to be a flood of investors who will need to sell something in order to load up on opening day. Undoubtedly, some of the hardcore Elon Musk fans might ... 4 Reasons Why SpaceX’s First Trading Day Might Be Hard to Sit Out
Shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) are down roughly 9% in premarket trading on Wednesday, April 29, after the digital bank reported Q1 2026 results before market open (BMO). The fintech firm delivered another headline beat, yet the tape is showing the same reflex investors have come to dread. SOFI stock closed Tuesday at $18.36 and ... SoFi Slides 9% After Q1 Earnings: Is the Sell-On-Beat Pattern Repeating Again?
Investing.com -- Nasdaq futures are edging higher on Wednesday as Wall Street braces for one of the most consequential earnings sessions of the year, with Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft all set to report after the close.
The electric vehicle aftermarket is set for significant growth, with the market projected to reach $272.5 billion by 2030. This expansion is driven by the aging electric vehicle fleet and a rise in battery-centric maintenance and digital service ecosystems. Regulatory changes are improving access for independent repair shops, while technological innovations like AI diagnostics enhance service efficiency. New business models are emerging around battery diagnostics, software updates, and...
Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen Focus Growth Strategy” first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The first quarter of 2026 was highly volatile for US equities, driven by AI disruption concerns and the US-Israel conflict in Iran and the Middle East. In this backdrop, the Polen […]
Ark Invest added to three existing positions as they declined as much as 12% on Tuesday.
Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ: CAR) stock surged from roughly $148 a share on March 27, 2026, to a 52-week high of $847.70 in a matter of weeks, then crumpled back to $182.01 by April 28. That arc, peak euphoria followed by a 74.51% one-week drop, lands the rental-car operator in rare company. Below are the ... Avis Has Pulled a GameStop. Here’s How the Squeeze Numbers Actually Compare
Investing.com - U.S. stock futures floated just above the flatline on Wednesday, ahead of what is expected to be one of the busiest trading days so far this year.
DeepSeek launch sparks surge in domestic demand
Weak targets trigger sell-off across key partners
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is now presiding over his final rate-setting meeting, followed by a 2 p.m. ET policy statement and 2:30 p.m. news conference. The biggest question Powell will face, as far as markets are concerned, is whether he will serve out his term as a Fed governor that runs through February 2028. The Fed's current makeup will make it challenging for Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to take over the Fed's helm, to ease monetary policy starting in June.
US equity futures were largely flat pre-bell Wednesday as traders looked forward to the financial re
STORY: From major partner shifts to new medicine, this is AI Weekly:: AI WeeklyOpenAI is now offering its latest AI models and coding agent Codex on Amazon's cloud services platform.That’s after the ChatGPT creator loosened its ties with long-time backer Microsoft. It’s a major partner shift that came after the two firms renegotiated the exclusivity Microsoft had in selling OpenAI's models on its cloud platform.Amazon and OpenAI have been deepening ties for several months, with investments and spending commitments going both ways. ______China moved to block Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus on Monday. Beijing has tightened scrutiny of U.S. investment in domestic startups which are developing frontier technologies. That’s as Washington tries to limit Chinese tech firms' access to advanced U.S. chips.Manus relocated to Singapore to bypass Beijing’s restrictions…And it’s unclear how and if an unwinding of the acquisition could now occur. _____Johnson & Johnson said it’s using AI to halve the time it takes to generate drug development leads. The pharma giant is using the new technology to screen the "potential universe" for promising chemical compounds or biologics.Although, an executive said, it’s not yet possible to discover new products outright and bringing them to market using AI.J&J said that using this tech, it’s already accelerated the development process for two compounds - one in oncology and another in immunology.European Parliament lawmakers failed to reach a deal on watered-down landmark AI rules.EU countries spent 12 hours negotiating and on Tuesday and will resume talks next month. The changes to 2024’s AI Act aims to simplify regulations to help European businesses catch up with U.S. and Asian rivals.Europe's AI rules, considered to be the strictest in the world, came amid concerns about the impact of the technology on children, workers, companies and cybersecurity.While proposed changes to the AI Act have drawn criticism from privacy activists and civil rights groups. DeepSeek unveiled its new AI model tailored for Huawei chips.And now big Chinese tech firms are rushing to secure orders of these Ascend 950 AI chips. DeepSeek said its pro version of the V4 artificial intelligence model outperforms other open-source models, trailing only behind Google's closed-source Gemini-Pro-3.1.Sources said firms including ByteDance, Tencent and Alibaba are reaching out to Huawei about new chip orders.
Historically low consumer confidence might have investors on edge about the direction of the economy.
Techs rise as oil prices jump. Seagate, Bloom Energy lead earnings movers. Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon are due.
Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) is involved in a patent infringement case in China's Supreme People's Court concerning touchscreen and graphical user interface technology. The dispute centers on a patent held by Newman Infinite, following several unsuccessful attempts by Microsoft to invalidate the patent in earlier proceedings. The case is recognized nationally in China for its importance to software and interface patents, with potential implications for Windows and Surface product lines. For...
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were higher early Wednesday as investors braced for an eventful day ahead. Yes, the Federal Reserve will make its latest interest-rate decision later in the day and is expected to hold rates. It’s also likely to be Chair Jerome Powell’s final press conference in charge.
NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) has announced that its chief accounting officer, Donald Robertson, will retire effective May 4. Robertson is expected to remain with the company until July 1 to support the transition. A former Intel executive has been appointed to succeed him in the chief accounting officer role. This marks a change in a key financial oversight position at a time of significant capital allocation decisions for NVIDIA. NVIDIA operates at the center of AI and accelerated computing,...
Microsoft stock defied tech weakness on Tuesday, rising for a third straight session as investors shrugged off fears of slowing growth at one of the software giant's key stakes, OpenAI. On Tuesday, many tech giants linked to the artificial intelligence boom were hit after The Wall Street Journal reported OpenAI missed internal targets for ChatGPT revenue and user growth. Is Microsoft stock a buy or sell now?
LAKE MARY, Fla., April 29, 2026--Team Cymru today announced the general availability of the Pure Signal™ MCP Server, the first purpose-built, production-grade Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for threat intelligence. Available immediately, the server connects any MCP-compatible AI agent — including Claude, Microsoft Security Copilot, Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot and custom agents — directly to Team Cymru’s Pure Signal platform, the world’s largest threat intelligence data ocean.
New integration powered by PayPal connects merchant catalogs to AI-driven discovery and checkout experiences across Microsoft Copilot, Meta and PerplexityAUSTIN, Texas, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC), the parent company of leading ecommerce platform BigCommerce today announced the integration of PayPal’s Store Sync offering in the BigCommerce App Marketplace and Channel Manager, enabling BigCommerce merchants to seamlessly connect their product catalogs, inventory, an
Sylvia Jablonski, chief investment officer at Defiance ETFs, explores key investing issues for quantum computing stocks.
LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (“Richtech Robotics” or “the Company”), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, today announced the availability of its fleet of robotic solutions and data services in the Microsoft Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Richtech Robotics customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and manag
US equity futures were pointing higher Wednesday as traders awaited the latest quarterly results of
Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen Focus Growth Strategy” first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The first quarter of 2026 was highly volatile for US equities, driven by AI disruption concerns and the US-Israel conflict in Iran and the Middle East. In this backdrop, the Polen […]
Wall Street tech stocks are predicted to swing back into green on Wednesday, though investors may largely sit on their hands ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later. Ahead of the opening bell, Nasdaq futures were up 0.4%, while those for the Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures were...
Bitcoin opened at $76,340.38 on Wednesday, rising to $77,507.63 as of 7:24 a.m. ET. Ethereum opened at $2,289.20 on Wednesday, trading at $2,330.43 as of 7:24 a.m. ET.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 29, 2026--PHINIA Inc. (NYSE: PHIN), a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket solutions, announced today that it will participate in Bank of America’s 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Conference participation will be in-person and include a Q&A session to discuss dynamics across the various markets PHINIA serves around the world and the Company’s business.
Ford Motor reports first-quarter earnings on Wednesday afternoon. Wall Street is looking for an operating profit of $1.3 billion from sales of $42.7 billion.
Last summer, the crypto industry spent months waiting on the GENIUS Act. Every senator’s vote got tracked, every White House comment got dissected, and Bitcoin climbed all the way to $123,000 the week of the signing. When Trump signed it on July 18, 2025, the total crypto market cap crossed $4 trillion for the first ... White House Says Crypto Will “Take Off Like a Rocket Ship” Once CLARITY Act Passes: Is It Buy the Rumor, Sell the News?
Investors want to see the latest version of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. Musk believes robots will be the biggest product in human history.
Owning a car is starting to feel a lot like renting your own data back from the manufacturer. Ford’s new patent is chilling for privacy experts and advocates.
Apple investors will be keen on getting a closer look at John Ternus as CEO of the iPhone maker on Thursday, when it reports quarterly results that Wall Street is expecting to ‌be strong. Ternus formally takes over from Tim Cook in September, but Apple's decision to unveil the succession days before earnings has ‌convinced analysts that he will join the post-results call. The former hardware chief, who has overseen some of Apple's biggest bets in recent years, including the shift to custom-designed chips ​for the Mac, is expected to maintain a product-first approach as the company navigates the AI era.
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler sits down with Brooke DiPalma to expand upon her outlook on Tesla (TSLA), especially as the EV company expands its vision further into autonomous driving and robotics.
‘The numbers don’t lie,’ according to the Trump administration.
STORY: PLEASE NOTE: REFILING SCRIPT AND VIDEO REMOVING REFERENCE TO CHERY BEING ESTABLISHED IN 1996. THE CORRECT DATE IS 1997.  China’s largest car exporter, Chery, is looking to two different playbooks as it pushes deeper into Europe and other global markets.Chairman Yin Tongyue calls it the “double T” strategy, drawing from Toyota and Tesla to guide the company’s next phase of growth."Toyota is the best one in the world, quality, service. Ok, everything is very good. So we try to follow Toyota to make our product is qualified, service is high standard, our customer is satisfied with us. Second one is Tesla, high innovation to catch the young customer's requirement, to catch low-carbon policy for many countries, especially for European."Chery and local rivals BYD and Geely are among the Chinese automakers upending the global car industry.They produce cutting-edge electric vehicles at prices traditional carmakers cannot match.Industry data shows Chery sold 2.8 million cars in 2025, up 8% from the year before.Now the company is eyeing production growth in Europe, considering expanding capacity in Spain, where it already has a joint venture.It is also looking to share manufacturing with other European carmakers.Known for SUVs, Chery is developing smaller models to appeal to European buyers who favor compact cars.:: October 2024Its first vehicle rolled off the assembly line in 1999.It was originally known as Cheery and billed itself as a cheerful, low-cost brand. In 2023, it launched two new international brands - Omoda and Jaecoo, with the Jaecoo 7 SUV the top-selling car in Britain in March. 
A massive week on Wall Street has traders at the edge of their seats. Jerome Powell takes center stage at what will likely be his last post-policy decision press conference as Fed Chair. If that wasn't enough, earnings from Big Tech names like Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon are out. Trader Talk Host Kenny Polcari looks to make sense of it all with Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi.
The electric vehicle maker Rivian is adding more than 150 public EV chargers to Caruso properties including the Grove and the Commons at Calabasas.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) announced on Tuesday that it intends to extend availability of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to more international markets, following the expected U. S.
Just last week, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was pushing $80,000, BTC ETFs were on their fourth straight positive week, and the Iran war ceasefire looked like it was finally holding. Then this week happened, and everything turned for the worst. Bitcoin, Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are all down 1–4% on ... Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week?
What's Berkshire like under new CEO Greg Abel's leadership? Pretty much like it was when Buffett led the company.
(Bloomberg) -- Investors looking for clues on which direction the stock market is headed in the coming weeks will get a rapid-fire reading as soon as trading ends on Wednesday.Most Read from BloombergUAE Quits OPEC as War Upends Oil Markets and Gulf Tensions RiseNorth Korea Confirms Suicide Rule for Soldiers Ukraine CapturesTrump Being ‘Humiliated’ in Iran Talks, German Leader SaysSergey Brin Confronted Gavin Newsom — Then Launched a Political WarThe $1 Million Retirement Myth: Here’s What to Sa
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FEATURE The end of cheap cars is looming over the American buyer. It’s just one more thing to worry about. Wait? There were cheap cars? To be sure, cars are way more expensive than they used to be. The average price of a new car is up roughly $10,000 since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The buzz around Wall Street's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) may entice everyday investors into a poor decision.
General Motors Co (GM) reports strong North American margins and raises guidance despite revenue decline and geopolitical uncertainties.
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Both could soar if EV adoption continues to grow.
London BTC Company Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) told investors it has begun targeting gold exploration projects in the US, adding a hard-asset strand to its Bitcoin mining and treasury strategy. The London Stock Exchange-listed group said its Nevada subsidiary, Tethered Gold LLC, is now able to...
(Bloomberg) -- The artificial intelligence rally exploding across Asia is now spreading deeper into the supply chain. Most Read from BloombergUAE Quits OPEC as War Upends Oil Markets and Gulf Tensions RiseNorth Korea Confirms Suicide Rule for Soldiers Ukraine CapturesTrump Being ‘Humiliated’ in Iran Talks, German Leader SaysSergey Brin Confronted Gavin Newsom — Then Launched a Political WarOpenAI Breaks Free From Exclusive AI Pact With MicrosoftFor much of the past year, the spotlight has been o
Prominent investors and analysts are widely predicting a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, with some expecting a tie up by early 2027. Commentary focuses on how a combined group could link Tesla’s electric vehicles, robotics and AI platforms with SpaceX’s space and communications capabilities. The debate has become a key topic for Tesla watchers, as a merger would reshape the company’s structure, technology ecosystem and long term equity story. Tesla, NasdaqGS:TSLA, closed at...
Comedian Joe Rogan is pushing back on the growing idea that extreme wealth should be capped, arguing that the same obsessive drive people criticize is what builds the modern world. “A lot of these people that run these corporations are...
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) has posted YTD gains of 113.4% as of April 27, putting it among the 10 Large-Cap Stocks that are on Fire Right Now. On April 27, Bank of America raised the firm’s price recommendation on Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) to $495 from $415. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. […]
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Billionaire Warren Buffett has heard the fantasy his entire life — that more money fixes everything. Make a few million, the stress disappears. Add more, and life finally feels easy. He built a fortune large enough to test that idea...
Chip-testing equipment maker Teradyne on Tuesday forecast a sequential decline ‌in second-quarter revenue and adjusted profit, sending ‌its shares down more than 8% in extended trading. The ​forecast comes as Teradyne's first-quarter revenue jumped 87% from a year earlier, driven by strong demand for its equipment used to test high-performance ‌semiconductors for ⁠the artificial intelligence market. • Teradyne sees second-quarter revenue in the range of $1.15 ⁠billion to $1.25 billion, the midpoint of which is lower than its first-quarter revenue of $1.28 billion.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) investments could weigh on the music streamer's bottom line.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) executives highlighted strong first-quarter 2026 profitability, improving EV economics, and fast-growing digital services revenue, while also pointing to higher costs tied to the war in Iran and a still-uncertain demand backdrop. First-quarter results and North America marg
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft will release results after the closing bell
AI names slid after reports about OpenAI’s revenue re-ignited valuation concerns, today, April 28, 2026.
SpaceX (SPAX.PVT) approved a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk. Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler sits down with Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma and Pras Subramanian to discuss the details.
Intel stock is surging as Elon Musk’s Terafab plans give its 14A foundry roadmap a high-profile credibility boost.
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index dipped, as the Nasdaq sold off. Tesla stock pulled back while Nucor rallied.
US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) closed out Tuesday trading in negative territory, with the Nasdaq Composite leading daily losses as it dropped 0.9%. The pressure may be on for Big Tech as investors await the release of earnings results from Magnificent Seven companies Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), and Microsoft (MSFT) throughout this week. Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler joins Brooke DiPalma to talk about the trends she is seeing in the tech and AI landscapes as earnings season picks up.
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) rallied 31% into Ripple’s Swell conference in 2023, then sold off the moment it ended. The 2024 edition delivered the RLUSD stablecoin partnership wave, and XRP corrected 35% afterward. Even Swell 2025, with its $500 million funding round, ended with XRP finishing lower than where it started. The pattern is consistent: XRP ... XRP Price Prediction: Can the XRP Las Vegas Conference Reverse the Token’s Slide?
NHTSA recently opened an investigation into missing steering wheel bolts on 2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles. Investigations sound serious, and vehicle safety is serious. Tesla recalls typically get a lot of attention because the company is the world’s most valuable car maker, and EVs are relatively new to Americans.
General Motors reported first-quarter operating profit of $4.3 billion on Tuesday, while Wall Street was looking for $3 billion. The stock’s early gains have faded.
Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss F1's season heating up this week, Mercedes' (MBG.DE) involvement, and more. For more predictions market insight, check out the new Yahoo Finance Polymarket Hub.
UBS sees slight beat and stronger guidance
The automaker booked the $500 million as a first-quarter accounting gain even though it hasn't received the money yet.
Consumer stocks were mixed late Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sec
STORY: The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday reported that OpenAI had missed its goals for new users and revenue in recent months, raising concerns over the ChatGPT creator's growth prospects and sending shares of its AI-linked partner companies plummeting.Tuesday also marked the start of a high-stakes trial over the future of OpenAI, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk accusing the startup, its co-founder and Chief Executive Sam Altman and its President Greg Brockman of betraying him and the public by abandoning the company's mission to be a benevolent steward of AI for humanity, and transforming the nonprofit into a profit-seeking juggernaut.The two headline-making events come at "a moment where [OpenAI] wants to try and maximize value" ahead of its planned IPO, Mulberry said. As a result, he said it's "likely that they'd have to push that back in time to let some of this stuff get funneled through the market."
Wall Street Sees Strong AI-Driven Growth for Big Tech Into 2026
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) has a memory problem, just not the kind that hurts. While rising memory chip prices are squeezing smartphone rivals and eroding their margins, Apple is turning the same dynamic to its advantage. The company's ability to lock in adequate silicon and memory...
GE Aerospace’s first quarter results for 2026 saw revenue and adjusted earnings per share come in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations, but the market responded negatively, reflecting concerns about margin pressure and uncertainty in key end markets. Management attributed strong top-line growth to robust demand in commercial engine services—particularly spare parts and shop visits—as well as continued momentum in the defense segment. CEO H. Lawrence Culp noted, “Flight Deck enabled us to improve
One company posts larger quarterly numbers, while the other’s revenue climbs more steadily—recent filings reveal how these trends play out over time.
Panama's flagship carrier Copa Airlines signed a $13.5 billion deal Tuesday to purchase 60 Boeing 737 MAX planes, adding to 40 others already on order.The first stage of the expansion aimed to build space for the 40 Boeing 737s Copa already bought that "are being delivered."
The Detroit automaker on April 28 reported earnings for the period ending March 31 and released an updated full-year guidance for 2026.
With Formula One's Miami Grand Prix just days away, tiny Haas F1 is somehow in the driver's seat.
Stock investors appear to be anxiously awaiting tech majors' earnings results after bidding up their shares over the last few weeks.
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has broken below $1.40 and is trading around $1.38. The $1.40 level had been holding as support through most of April, but with Bitcoin sliding to $76,000 and the broader market in risk-off mode, XRP couldn’t hold it any longer. The XRP price has been struggling to climb above $1.45 for weeks ... Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction as It Loses $1.40 Support: Is $1 Next?
Consumer stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector S
On Sunday, Palmer Luckey drew attention to John Ternus' little-known early career in virtual reality following Apple Inc.'s CEO transition announcement. Luckey Points To Ternus' Early VR Roots Luckey, founder of Oculus and defense tech firm Anduril, took to X and said, "His [Ternus] only non-Apple job was four years in the late '90s at Virtual Research, a tiny Virtual Reality HMD outfit." "From what I can tell, he was the lead mechanical engineer on the V8 I obtained when I was 16," Luckey wrote
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) secures a spot on our list of the best memory stocks to buy according to analysts. As of April 20, 2026, bullish analyst sentiment on the stock implies roughly 29.72% upside potential. According to analysts, Seagate’s bullish case rests on sustained data center demand for mass-capacity storage. That is what […]
Moby summary of General Motors Company's Q1 2026 earnings call
GM beats Q1 EPS estimates as tariff-related adjustments lifted profits, while stronger digital services and a higher 2026 outlook sharpened its momentum.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump's most sweeping levies. On Tuesday, GM said it's now looking to rake in $13.5 billion to $15.5 billion in earnings before interest and taxes this year — up from previous forecasts of $13 billion to $15 billion. The refund is set to ease the company's total tariff expenses some.
As we enter the heart of the Q1 earnings season, let's see whether Ford, Carvana, O'Reilly, Lithia and Penske are positioned to beat estimates.
Bank of America stock currently has low implied volatility, which means its options are primed for a long strangle.
The carmaker now forecasts 2026 adjusted EBIT of $13.5bn to $15.5bn, compared with its previous guidance of $13bn to $15bn.
Consumers are starting to push back against the airlines.
Automaker General Motors (GM) reported mixed first quarter results on Tuesday, posting $43.62 billion in quarterly revenue (just missing estimates) alongside adjusted earnings of $3.70 per share (above and beyond expectations of $2.62). TD Cowen equity analyst Itay Michaeli looks back on GM's past quarter as the company navigated improving tariff conditions, elevated oil (CL=F, BZ=F) and gas prices (RB=F), and the opportunities that are still there in EV markets. Also, be sure to catch Yahoo Finance's interview with General Motors CFO Paul Jacobsen.
General Motors (GM) could see stronger earnings, steadier cash flow, better margins, and more suppor
Wall Street’s math on Srive (NASDAQ:ASST) looks brutal on paper. The company posted $5.7 million in revenue against a net loss of $424.9 million over the past 12 months, with operating margins running at negative. And yet, despite a Q4 print that missed consensus massively, the stock carries a Strong Buy rating. The bullish call ... ASST Has a Strong Buy Rating and No Path to Profitability for 3 Years. Buy It Anyway?
Forget Bitcoin, gold, or the occasional WallStreetBets options trade that pays off. One of the biggest winners of the last decade has been the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH). Over the trailing 10-year period as of March 31, 2026, SMH delivered a 31.34% annualized return at net asset value. That’s exceptional compounding over a sustained ... SMH Was the One of the Best-Performing Non-Leveraged ETFs of the Last Decade. Here Is the Concentration Risk Investors Miss
Event driven snapshot General Electric (GE) is in focus after recent share price moves, with the stock roughly flat over the past month while showing a decline over the past 3 months and year to date. See our latest analysis for General Electric. Despite a softer patch recently, with a 7 day share price return decline of 6.27% and a year to date share price return decline of 11.28%, longer term momentum remains stronger, reflected in a 1 year total shareholder return of 42.42% and a 5 year...
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) shares gained on Tuesday morning after the beverage giant beat first-quarter earnings estimates and raised its full-year profit outlook, helped by stronger sales growth across regions and resilient demand for its core soft drink brands. The company reported...
(Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Michael Novogratz said a broad-based recovery in the cryptocurrency sector, as measured by market bellwether Bitcoin once again trading over $100,000, may prove difficult in the current macroeconomic environment. Most Read from BloombergUAE Quits OPEC as War Upends Oil Markets and Gulf Tensions RiseTrump Being ‘Humiliated’ in Iran Talks, German Leader SaysNorth Korea Confirms Suicide Rule for Soldiers Ukraine CapturesSergey Brin Confronted Gavin Newsom — Then Launched
September Canada dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
JPMorgan's Q1 earnings beat expectations on record Markets and stronger IB, but a lower NII outlook, rising costs and valuation argue patience. Is it a buy?
Bank of America Corporation has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts remain reasonably bullish on its outlook.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading at $76,600, about 39% below the $126,000 peak it hit in October 2025. Since the last Bitcoin halving in 2024, the price has swung from a new all-time high to a deep pullback, and BTC is now closer to where it was before the rally than where it peaked. The ... Bitcoin Price Prediction: We Asked Grok What BTC Will Be Worth After the 2028 Halving
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is trading around $1.40 after failing to clear the $1.45 resistance level despite multiple attempts to break through. With Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trading around $77,000—far below its $126,000 all-time high—the question for XRP holders is whether the token can hit $5 before BTC reclaims its peak and pushes toward $200,000. XRP needs ... XRP Price Prediction: We Asked AI if XRP Will Hit $5 Before Bitcoin Hits $200K
(Bloomberg) -- The US Supreme Court gave Bayer AG a mixed reception on its bid to stop tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup herbicide should have been labeled as a cancer risk.Most Read from BloombergTrump Being ‘Humiliated’ in Iran Talks, German Leader SaysSergey Brin Confronted Gavin Newsom — Then Launched a Political WarThe Billion-Barrel Hormuz Oil Shock Is About to Crash DemandOpenAI Breaks Free From Exclusive AI Pact With MicrosoftThe $1 Million Retirement Myth: Here’s What t
27 Apr, 2026
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading near $77,000 right now, and one of Wall Street’s biggest investment firms thinks it’s heading to $200,000 by 2027. The firm manages over $867 billion in client assets, and its top crypto analyst has called this current pullback “the weakest bitcoin bear case in history.” They first made the $200K ... Bitcoin Price Prediction: A Wealth Manager Says BTC Will Hit $200K by 2027
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With earnings season now in full swing, the team takes a look at the latest results from Tesla and some of the most prominent technology companies in the market.
(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. has been suffering from credit rating downgrades in recent years as its profits deteriorated, but on Monday bond investors signaled they are buying into the company’s turnaround story. Most Read from BloombergSergey Brin Confronted Gavin Newsom — Then Launched a Political WarTrump Being ‘Humiliated’ in Iran Talks, German Leader SaysThe Billion-Barrel Hormuz Oil Shock Is About to Crash DemandOpenAI Breaks Free From Exclusive AI Pact With MicrosoftThe $1 Million Retireme
Bitcoin 2026 Conference faces a purist revolt as regulators and the Trump family headline its Las Vegas lineup.
Every time the XRP price approaches $1.45, bears show up and stall its momentum, preventing the rally from holding. XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has been trapped between $1.30 and $1.50 since the war between the U.S. and Iran started in late February, and even with the current ceasefire easing the macro pressure on the market, the ... XRP ETF Inflows Reach $82 Million in April — Why Hasn’t XRP Price Moved?
(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin touched a 12-week high before retreating slightly as traders digested conflicting signs about the progress of US-Iran talks to end the conflict in the Middle East. Most Read from BloombergSergey Brin Confronted Gavin Newsom — Then Launched a Political WarThe Billion-Barrel Hormuz Oil Shock Is About to Crash DemandTrump Being ‘Humiliated’ in Iran Talks, German Leader SaysOpenAI Breaks Free From Exclusive AI Pact With MicrosoftThe $1 Million Retirement Myth: Here’s What to S
Aven, a leading machine-banking platform and provider of asset-backed credit cards, today launched the Aven Bitcoin Visa Card, a bitcoin-backed line of credit accessible through a credit card. The card provides consumers with a credit line of up to $1 million without the sale of bitcoin that may trigger a taxable event.
Warren Buffett doesn't chase a high dividend yield. Instead, he buys quality businesses, holds them for decades, and lets the cash roll in. Bank of America is a perfect example of that strategy playing out in real time. Berkshire Hathaway owns517.3 million shares of Bank of America (BAC). At ...
"Sell in May" isn't just an old saying — it has teeth in NZD/USD. Risk gets dumped, money runs to the US dollar, and the Kiwi often takes the hit. Add slowing global growth and RBNZ seasonal weakness, and the setup starts looking heavy. The bears may have a window.
Is Palantir’s newly revealed partnership with the IRS a powerful growth catalyst, or a rising surveillance risk that could weigh on PLTR stock?
Hims & Hers has been one of the most closely watched names in digital health this month. Between the FDA's peptide announcement, a Novo Nordisk settlement, and a flood of analyst revisions, the stock has barely had a moment to breathe. Now Bank of America has weighed in again. And the reason ...
Toward the end of the week that ended on April 25, I covered a piece on Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet, calling the current defense environment a "golden opportunity," and a rare moment of unguarded enthusiasm from the leader of the world's largest defense contractor. The market, apparently, ...
The Italian state-backed energy major plans to raise its share repurchase program by 90 percent from the initial plan to EUR 2.8 billion on a stronger cash flow projection driven by higher oil prices.
GE vs. HWM: Both ride aerospace demand, but stronger growth estimates, stock surge and fundamentals give Howmet an edge despite a higher valuation.
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) received price target raises from Cantor Fitzgerald to $500 from $420, maintaining an Overweight rating, and Bank of America to $495 from $415, keeping a Buy rating. Both calls rest on a structural HDD supply squeeze that could drive durable pricing power for Western Digital stock. Wall Street is consolidating around one ... Cantor Fitzgerald Raises Western Digital Price Target to $500: Is the HDD Squeeze Just Getting Started?
Two major Wall Street firms independently lifted their price targets on Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) to $700 on Monday, citing structural tightness in the hard disk drive market and the ramp of next-generation HAMR storage. Bank of America (BofA) raised its STX stock price target from $605 while reiterating a Buy rating, and Cantor Fitzgerald lifted ... Seagate Price Target Soars to $700 at BofA and Cantor Fitzgerald: Is the HDD Boom Going Vertical?
(Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Bill Ackman’s IPO of his closed-end fund and his alternative asset management company is expected to raise about $5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, the low end of the targeted fundraising range.Most Read from BloombergSergey Brin Confronted Gavin Newsom — Then Launched a Political WarThe Billion-Barrel Hormuz Oil Shock Is About to Crash DemandOpenAI Breaks Free From Exclusive AI Pact With MicrosoftTrump Being ‘Humiliated’ in Iran Talks, German Le
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Investing.com -- Bank of America raised its price targets for two computing names in a note on Monday, arguing that the rise of agentic AI will drive a new wave of demand for CPU-intensive hardware that both companies are well positioned to capture.
MS, BAC and C post strong Q1 results with upbeat outlooks, driven by capital markets strength, AI integration, and transformation efforts.
26 Apr, 2026
Is GE a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on GE Aerospace on LongYield’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on GE. GE Aerospace’s share was trading at $303.60 as of April 20th. GE’s trailing and forward P/E were 37.71 and 40.82 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. General Electric Company, doing business as […]
25 Apr, 2026
Stock trading by members of Congress continues to draw increased attention from retail traders. A recent disclosure shows a member of Congress who made no stock transactions in 2025 is now back buying stocks again. Congresswoman Goes Stock Shopping in 2026 Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) disclosed multiple stock purchases made during March with no sales, according to the Benzinga Government Trades page. Here's the list of stocks bought in the latest disclosure: March 25: FedEx Corp.,
GE Aerospace, part of General Electric (NYSE:GE), reached a US$36 million administrative settlement with the U.S. Department of State over 116 alleged ITAR export control violations. The case involves unauthorized exports of sensitive defense technical data and issues related to multiple countries, with the resolution including financial penalties and remedial actions. The settlement terms include the appointment of an external Special Compliance Officer to monitor GE Aerospace's export...
24 Apr, 2026
Intel still runs the risk of missing the AI boom, just as it missed the mobile revolution before it.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
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Is GEV a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on GE Vernova Inc. on Crack The Market’s Substack by Ozeco. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on GEV. GE Vernova Inc.’s share was trading at $985.92 as of April 15th. GEV’s trailing and forward P/E were 55.73 and 67.57 respectively […]
RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) was among the stocks covered in Jim Cramer’s Mad Money recap as he urged investors to focus on the fundamentals of companies. Cramer commented on the company’s earnings results, as he said: Next, how about RTX? They posted an excellent set of results, too. Also beating expectations on every key line… All […]
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) was among the stocks covered in Jim Cramer’s Mad Money recap as he urged investors to focus on the fundamentals of companies. Cramer noted that “every key line was above expectations” in the company’s earnings report. He stated: Let’s start with GE Aerospace, which reported first this morning and gave us an […]
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Snap CFO Derek Andersen will succeed Scott Schenkel as finance chief for the travel platform beginning May 11.
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SpaceX should be a publicly traded company by early June. The IPO is a massive event for capital markets.
The increase in the price and availability of jet fuel is having an impact on the company's future prospects.
23 Apr, 2026
By Karen Roman Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNOX) said it started two new U.S. collaborations to position its digital tomosynthesis system Nanox.ARC across the country. The first partnership is with Howard Technology Solutions to utilize 300 Nanox.ARC over a period of three years, and the second will deploy the system in clinics and hospitals with […]
Some aerospace earnings spooked investors this week. But underlying demand trends remain intact, creating an opportunity for steely-nerved investors.
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Expectations of a second round of talks between the USA and Iran have reduced demand for the US dollar as a haven.
13 Apr, 2026
June Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
12 Apr, 2026
Investing.com -- As global energy markets navigate a fresh wave of supply disruptions, the fiscal "safety net" that cushioned consumers during the 2022-23 crisis is notably thinner.
08 Apr, 2026
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is sharply lower today by 1.13% at a 4-week low. The dollar is plummeting today after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's surge in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition,...
The cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran sparked a rally in stocks, bonds, and gold, but the dollar wasn’t getting any love.
05 Apr, 2026
The Nasdaq 100 is down more than 6% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the broad international developed market benchmark has held up far better. That gap reflects a deliberate macro dynamic. The dollar has been on an uneven path in 2026, and when the dollar softens, foreign earnings translate into more dollars when repatriated, giving international stocks a ... International Stocks Are Trouncing Growth Stocks and This ETF Pays You a 3% Yield on Top
02 Apr, 2026
Donald Trump’s speech boosted the dollar and oil as it seems the Gulf conflict is likely to drag on at least into May.
The Eurosystem said the strategy reflects the “gradual adoption” of technologies such as tokenisation and distributed ledger technology.
31 Mar, 2026
Europe's inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March as the Iran war sent fuel prices sharply higher, official figures showed Tuesday. The annual rate for the 21 European Union member countries using the euro currency compared to 1.9% for February before the war started and blocked supplies of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. Energy prices increased 4.9% percent in March compared to a 3.1% decline in February, Eurostat figures showed.
30 Mar, 2026
June Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
Despite this dip, sterling is holding up comparatively well amongst other major currencies.
26 Mar, 2026
IEUR, BBEU, and DBEU all track European equities, but the one you pick will determine whether the euro’s recent surge works for you or against you. For US investors looking to add European exposure, the core question is not which continent to bet on, but which structure fits your portfolio. Three ETFs dominate this conversation: ... How the Euro at $1.16 Changes Everything About These 3 Europe ETFs
22 Mar, 2026
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Investing.com -- The Euro has demonstrated a surprising degree of stability over the past week, defying a broader shift in sentiment that has seen it singled out for selling within the G10 currency basket. According to a new analysis from BofA Global Research, the common currency has faced pressure in near-dated options, but its spot performance remains anchored by the continued stability of European natural gas prices.
20 Mar, 2026
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced the applicable Reference Yield for each series of Securities (as defined below) for its previously announced offers to purchase for cash the securities listed in Table 1 below (collectively, the "Dollar Securities") and the securities listed in Table 2 below (collectively, the "Euro Securities" and, together with the Dollar Securities, the "Securities") issued by Honeywell (i) for up to a maximum aggregate purchase price to be paid for the Dollar Securitie
The probability of most major central banks hiking this year has increased sharply amid inflationary pressure from the Gulf conflict.
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced the results as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 19, 2026 (the "Early Participation Date"), for its previously announced offers to purchase for cash the securities listed in Table 1 below (collectively, the "Dollar Securities") and the securities listed in Table 2 below (collectively, the "Euro Securities" and, together with the Dollar Securities, the "Securities") issued by Honeywell. Honeywell has amended the terms of its offer to purchase the D
19 Mar, 2026
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.75%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after the British pound, the euro, and the Japanese yen all rallied following hawkish comments from the BOE, ECB, and BOJ on the inflationary effects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran....
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today after the British pound, the euro, and Japanese yen rallied when the BOE, ECB, and BOJ made hawkish comments about the inflationary aspects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran. Losses in...
14 Mar, 2026
Investing.com — A sharp spike in global energy prices and a deteriorating geopolitical outlook following the outbreak of the Iran war have significantly increased the probability of a global economic downturn, according to a report from BCA Research. The firm’s Global Investment Strategy (GIS) team has tactically downgraded global equities from neutral to underweight on a three-month horizon, citing a sharp negative shift in its proprietary MacroQuant model.

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