Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued on Friday as investors weighed largely in-line inflation data against persistent geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East conflict. Major indexes edged higher in early trading, with the S&P 500 up around 0.28%, the Nasdaq 100 gaining 0.43%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 40 points or
. Euro zone government bond yields were on course for a weekly increase, even after experiencing their steepest drop in years earlier this week. The move comes as geopolitical tensions surrounding a ceasefire between the United States and Iran continue to show signs of strain, keeping markets on edge. Borrowing costs across the region largely
Shares of CoreWeave rose on Thursday after the company announced an expanded long-term agreement with Meta Platforms valued at approximately [MONEY value=”21000000000″ currency=”usd” notation=”long” replace=”false”], underscoring strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The deal extends CoreWeave’s role as a cloud provider for Meta’s AI initiatives through December 2032, building on an earlier agreement signed last
Nio stock price has soared in the past few months, moving from a low of $4.35 in February to the current $6.38. This rally may continue as the stock formed the highly bullish cup-and-handle pattern, which often leads to more gains. Nio stock technical analysis points to more upside The daily chart points to more
US stock opened lower on Thursday, retreating from the previous session’s strong rally as investors reassessed risks tied to the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran and monitored fresh economic data. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by about 175 points, or 0.37%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.15% and 0.12%, respectively.
In the pursuit of powering artificial intelligence (AI) and the race to come out on top, data has become the new oil. Companies that control the pipelines are pulling in record venture capital (VC), with centralised AI web infrastructure startups raising more than $280 million over the past 18 months. Nimble secured $47 million in
German-Swiss quantum technology firm Terra Quantum announced plans on Thursday to go public on the Nasdaq this year through a merger with a US-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The deal is expected to value the company at $3.25 billion, marking a significant step in its growth strategy. The company has signed a non-binding letter
UK large-cap and mid-cap shares jumped on Wednesday after a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran on a temporary ceasefire lifted investor sentiment globally. The development triggered a broad-based rally in equities while sharply reducing oil prices. The benchmark FTSE 100 rose 3.09%, reaching its highest level since March 3. Meanwhile, the mid-cap
Investors are recalibrating their strategies in response to renewed geopolitical uncertainty, crafting a fresh “Trump trade” playbook as markets react to shifting dynamics around US-Iran tensions, oil prices, and global monetary policy. With inflation and interest rate trajectories increasingly difficult to predict, many investors are stepping away from long-term positioning and instead focusing on short-term
US stocks surged on Wednesday after a surprise two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical tensions and sent oil prices sharply lower, boosting risk appetite across global markets. The announcement, made just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a broad “risk-on”