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11:47am, Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Amazon shares soared after Anthropic's new Mythos AI model preview, rumored to be powered by Amazon's Trainium chips, helped push the stock up nearly 20% since late March amid growing AI interest and strong retail and ad growth.
09:34am, Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Best Buy shares slipped 4% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell, citing margin pressures and volume declines post-Q1. Analyst warns of earnings headwinds as memory costs rise and consumer spending shifts.
04:39am, Monday, Apr 13, 2026
The US-Iran negotiations faltered over nuclear issues, reigniting tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Leading banks and chipmakers report earnings this week, revealing economic and AI demand trends post-inflation data.
04:58am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Kia plans to increase its investment budget by 30% to nearly $28 billion for 2026-2029, focusing on electrification and new tech, while lowering its 2030 EV sales forecast by 20%, causing shares to slip.
04:56am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Fast Retailing, the powerhouse behind Uniqlo, posted a hefty 29.4% jump in its Q2 profit, signaling robust earnings before global market turbulence hit. Operating income surpassed estimates, prompting an upbeat full-year projection.
04:54am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Bitcoin slides below $71,000 amid renewed tensions over U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations and uncertain reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Crypto market cools after brief rally sparked by peace talks.
04:52am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
British American Tobacco appoints Dragos Constantinescu as CFO, returning to the company to lead finances as it pivots towards expanding smokeless product offerings by 2035.
04:47am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Goldman Sachs lowers Q2 Brent and WTI forecasts following a US-Iran ceasefire and Persian Gulf export recovery, yet retains an upbeat medium-term oil market view with upside risks from potential disruptions.
03:52am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
As Middle East tensions push energy prices higher, Singapore's central bank is expected to lift monetary policy stance next week to combat rising inflation and uncertain growth prospects.
03:51am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Oil prices edged higher Thursday as clashes in Lebanon challenged ceasefire hopes and continued blockades at the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns alive, offsetting a recent plunge triggered by a US-Iran truce announcement.
03:49am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Japan's Nikkei 225 ended Thursday lower by 0.53%, dragged down by declines in paper & pulp, transport, and communication sectors. Furukawa Electric hits record highs amid mixed market action.
04:44am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron says more than 15 countries plan to support safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire, highlighting ongoing regional complexities including Lebanon's situation.
04:42am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
General Motors is pulling back over 270,000 vehicles in the US because of rearview cameras that can fail or show distorted images, potentially impairing drivers' rear visibility. Chevrolet Malibu models are among those affected.
04:41am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Stellantis is in advanced talks with Leapmotor to develop an Opel-branded electric SUV using Leapmotor's tech, aiming to launch production in Spain by 2028 with 50,000 units yearly.
04:36am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Gamma Communications Ltd. saw its shares rally over 13% after confirming early-stage talks with potential buyers, signaling possible takeover interest but no formal offer yet.
04:35am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Bitcoin jumps toward $72,000 following announcements of a US-Iran two-week ceasefire, sparking a risk-on mood across crypto and broader markets. Stablecoin regulations remain in focus as altcoins advance alongside BTC.
04:32am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Israel endorses President Trump's temporary halt on strikes targeting Iran, with a key exclusion of Lebanon from the ceasefire. The move aims to ease Middle East tensions amid scheduled diplomatic talks.
04:31am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
President Xi Jinping emphasizes demand-driven advancement and technological innovation to upscale China's service sector, pushing for specialized, high-value services amid efforts to balance economic growth and consumption patterns.
04:28am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Australian PM Anthony Albanese applauds the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Middle East but voices concern over President Trump's harsh rhetoric and recent criticism of Australia's role in the conflict.
04:26am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
A sudden ceasefire between the US and Iran halts escalating conflict, stabilizing oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan steps in as mediator with talks scheduled in Islamabad.
04:22am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Gold prices climbed to a near month-long high following President Trump's announcement of a two-week pause on military action against Iran, sending oil prices tumbling and the dollar slipping.
08:52am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
UBS cuts its 2026 S&P 500 targets amid soaring oil prices linked to Middle East tensions, delaying expected Federal Reserve rate reductions and adjusting growth projections accordingly.
08:50am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Blackstone has closed its largest opportunistic credit fund at $10 billion, focusing on both performing and undervalued assets amid private credit market challenges.
08:44am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Apple's stock dipped 0.8% after reports of engineering hurdles with its first foldable iPhone, potentially pushing back launch timelines and weighing on broader tech sentiment.
08:42am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Bitcoin slipped under $69,000 amid renewed geopolitical tension after Donald Trump's threat to Iran rattled investors. The Strait of Hormuz standoff pushed oil prices higher, weighing on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
08:38am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Stock futures dip as Trump's Iran strike deadline looms with oil over $110 a barrel; Broadcom soars on long-term Google AI chip deal; Samsung reports booming profits; Universal Music Group targeted in Pershing Square bid.
08:35am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Broadcom shares rose nearly 4% after unveiling a long-term partnership with Google to co-develop custom AI chips and supply networking gear through 2031, highlighting its expanding role in the AI hardware market.
08:25am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Pershing Square's move to acquire Universal Music Group sent UMG's stock soaring 10%, proposing a deal valuing the company at a hefty 78% premium over recent prices with plans to relist in the U.S.
08:24am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Shares of Organogenesis surged 20% following strong clinical trial results for PuraPly AM, a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that met its main goals in a study of 170 patients.
08:20am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
ASML Holding's stock dipped following U.S. congressional proposals aiming to restrict chipmaking equipment sales to China, potentially impacting a significant portion of the company's revenue and casting uncertainty over global chip supply chains.
09:56am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Iran strengthens defenses around vital energy sites amid signals of a looming ground confrontation, while Donald Trump escalates threats targeting Iranian infrastructure, heightening instability in the Gulf region.
09:55am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
The FAO reports a 2.4% uptick in the global food price index for March, driven mainly by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, with implications for agricultural input and yields if the conflict persists.
09:47am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Rising fuel prices and shortages linked to the Middle East conflict prompt Australians to cancel Easter trips, reconsidering long drives and flights amid soaring petrol costs and supply concerns.
08:17am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Samsung Electronics is on track to announce a sixfold increase in Q1 operating profit, nearing a record 40.5 trillion won, boosted by soaring memory chip demand fueled by AI investments, despite geopolitical uncertainties.
07:30am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Hyundai Motor reports export slowdowns to Europe and North Africa due to Middle East shipping disruptions tied to regional conflict, with lasting supply chain effects expected despite potential conflict resolution.
07:29am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Japanese Finance Minister warns of significant forex market volatility and readiness to intervene amid yen slipping near 160 per dollar amid geopolitical tensions and bond market turbulence.
06:08am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Microsoft is set to pump $10 billion into expanding its data center footprint across Japan by 2029, focusing on AI capabilities and local data handling via partnerships with SoftBank and Sakura Internet, as reported by Nikkei.
06:07am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
UBS keeps a bullish stance on gold, expecting prices to climb higher in 2026 despite recent pulls. Speculative positions have normalized while demand in China and physical buying remain steady, suggesting solid support for gold's path upward.
06:06am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Citi analyst Charles Armitage presents four potential outcomes for Europe's defense spending amid uncertainty caused by Trump's hinted NATO withdrawal, highlighting possible boosts or setbacks for defense sectors depending on Europe's response.
