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Stocks looked set to extend their record-breaking run on Wednesday after chip maker Advanced Micro Devices posted strong first-quarter earnings and President Donald Trump signaled there had been progress in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. S&P 500 futures added 0.3%, and contracts tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 jumped 0.7%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at all-time highs on Tuesday as chip stocks racked up sizable gains, and AMD’s rock-solid results could extend the rally.

In late April 2026, Bank of America Securities began covering Block, highlighting AI-driven efficiency efforts alongside new products such as Square’s Managerbot and expanded partnerships with merchants and platforms like Uber Eats and Black Seed Bagels. These developments underline how Block is using artificial intelligence and integrated commerce tools to deepen its role in both consumer payments and complex multi-location business operations. Next, we’ll examine how AI-driven tools like...

TE Connectivity (TEL) stock is in focus after the company reported second quarter results and issued fresh guidance that points to higher expected sales and earnings for the upcoming quarter. See our latest analysis for TE Connectivity. The stock has eased in recent months, with a year to date share price return of an 11.27% decline, but a 1 year total shareholder return of 41.33% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 79.47% point to momentum that has rewarded longer term holders. The...

If you are wondering whether Nebius Group at around US$175.92 is priced for perfection or still has room on the upside, the stock’s recent performance makes that question hard to ignore. Over the short term, Nebius Group has posted returns of 29.8% over 7 days, 61.7% over 30 days and 95.6% year to date, with the 1 year return currently a very large gain. Recent coverage has focused on Nebius Group’s sharp share price moves and what they might imply about changing sentiment around the stock...

If you are wondering whether Hecla Mining's current share price reflects its true worth, it helps to break the stock down into the key pieces that drive value. The stock last closed at US$17.05, with a 246.4% return over 1 year, while also showing a 4.4% decline over 7 days, an 11.1% decline over 30 days, and a 9.6% decline year to date. Recent news coverage around Hecla Mining has focused on its position in the precious metals sector and ongoing investor interest in mining companies as part...

Amazon’s decision to extend its price history feature to a full year is reshaping how consumers assess value online.

Total prescriptions for the Wegovy pill reached around 1.3 million in the first quarter and have exceeded 2 million since it launched.

COPENHAGEN, May 6 () - Novo Nordisk, the maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy, on Wednesday reported first-quarter revenue and adjusted operating profit above expectations and said its outlook ‌for the year was slightly improved. The Danish drugmaker is banking on demand for ‌its new weight-loss pill as competition with U.

Wondering if Teck Resources at around $78.75 is still offering value, or if most of the easy gains are already behind it? This article focuses squarely on what the current price might imply. The stock has been relatively steady over the last 7 days with a 0.4% decline. Its 7.1% return over 30 days, 19.3% return year to date, and 64.3% return over 1 year will have caught many investors' attention. Recent moves in Teck Resources often link back to shifts in sentiment toward commodities and...

Applied Materials has agreed to acquire the NEXX business from ASMPT Limited, expanding its advanced packaging tools for AI chipmaking. The deal adds panel level advanced packaging capabilities to Applied Materials' portfolio, with no regulatory approvals required. NEXX brings equipment, technology and engineering teams that will be integrated into Applied Materials' advanced packaging offerings. Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT), trading at around $410.82, has seen its stock rise 7.8% over...

Global indices in the United States, Japan and South Korea have reached new all-time highs despite the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. Investors are clearly looking past immediate geopolitical risks — but what is driving the rally?View on euronews

Paramount Skydance (NasdaqGS:PSKY) is reported to be pursuing a proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery that is being described as transformative for global media. The potential deal is linked to plans for sizeable backing from global sovereign funds and a reworked content and technology roadmap, including expanded use of AI. Regulators and policymakers are expected to review the transaction closely, with particular attention on competition issues and foreign ownership...

KLA (NasdaqGS:KLAC) is highlighted as a key supplier as AI driven semiconductor demand strains global equipment capacity. The company, alongside peers such as ASML and Lam Research, is reported to be running at or near full capacity as chipmakers scale advanced AI manufacturing. Industry wide bottlenecks in critical inspection and process control tools raise questions about how quickly new AI focused fabs can be equipped. KLA sits at the center of this buildout, supplying inspection and...

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global stocks were at record highs on Wednesday as some of Asia's biggest markets returned from a holiday in euphoric

South Korea’s Kospi soared nearly 7% to a fresh record on Wednesday as Samsung Electronics' stock jumped nearly 13% in a rally driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence and hopes for progress in ending the U.S.-Iran war. Shares in SK Hynix, another major Korean computer chipmaker, shot up 10% early Wednesday. Both Samsung and SK Hynix are major manufacturers of the computer chips vital for AI applications.

South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.

Pinterest impressed investors in its Q1 report, but the results weren't as strong as they seem.

EOG Resources exceeded Wall Street earnings expectations as production and free cash flow topped guidance.

In early May 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing sales of US$3,712 million and net income of US$89 million, affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.35 per share, and lowered full-year reported EPS guidance to US$0.69–US$0.83. Alongside these results, Estée Lauder disclosed a proposed CA$1.52 million class-action data-breach settlement in Canada and highlighted guidance for an unfavorable sales impact and EPS dilution in the fourth quarter,...

Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) has announced an integration partnership with o9 Solutions to bring AI powered supply chain and business planning applications onto its Data Cloud. The collaboration uses Snowflake's Connected Application framework and AI Data Cloud so enterprises can run planning, inventory, and decisioning tools directly on governed data. This move extends Snowflake's reach further into day to day enterprise operations, beyond its core data warehousing footprint. For investors...

DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. (NYSE:DOCN) is one of the 10 Stocks Turning Heads With Double-Digit Gains. DigitalOcean extended its winning streak to a third straight session on Tuesday, to hit a new all-time high, as investors took heart from its stellar revenue performance and a highly optimistic outlook for the second quarter of the year. At […]

Cipher Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) is one of the 10 Stocks Turning Heads With Double-Digit Gains. Cipher Digital grew its share prices by 23.53 percent on Tuesday to finish at $22.10 apiece, as investors took heart from the massive progress of its two data center developments, saying that 2026 “is the year of execution.” In an […]

Fastly Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLY) is one of the 10 Stocks Turning Heads With Double-Digit Gains. Fastly grew its share prices by 17.72 percent on Tuesday to close at $32.36 apiece, as investors loaded portfolios ahead of the results of its first quarter earnings performance, which came shortly after market close. Earlier, the company announced targets of […]

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) is one of the 10 Stocks Turning Heads With Double-Digit Gains. Intel Corp. climbed to a fresh all-time high on Tuesday as investors began positioning portfolios ahead of the upcoming participation of its chief executive officer (CEO), Lip-Bu Tan, in a technology conference this month. In an updated report, Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) […]

Record-setting top-line growth couldn't keep the AI data and analytics company's stock from sliding, and these forward-looking metrics help explain why.

Sandisk Corp. (NASDAQ:SNDK) is one of the 10 Stocks Turning Heads With Double-Digit Gains. Shares of Sandisk rallied for a fifth consecutive day on Tuesday to hit a fresh all-time high, as investors increased their exposure to the company, buoyed by its stellar earnings performance and highly optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal […]

Applied Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:APLD) is one of the 10 Stocks Turning Heads With Double-Digit Gains. Applied Digital rallied for a second day on Tuesday, surging 11.93 percent to close at $39.88 apiece, as investor sentiment was bolstered by the successful separation of its cloud business into a new entity in line with its plans to […]

Wondering whether GE Vernova at around US$1,095 per share still offers value, or if most of the opportunity has already been priced in. The stock has posted returns of 0.6% over the past week, 21.9% over the last month, 61.2% year to date and 173.6% over the past year, which naturally raises questions about how its current price stacks up against fundamentals. Recent attention on GE Vernova has focused on its role in power and energy infrastructure and on how investors view companies exposed...