Today: 25 June 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Why Intel Stock Hit a Record: Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Focus

Why Intel Stock Hit a Record: Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Focus

Intel shares hit a record $94.75 early Thursday, up 12%, after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB packaging for next-generation AI chips. Intel Foundry posted $5.42 billion in Q1 revenue but lost $2.44 billion. Apple is also evaluating Intel’s 18A-P process for M-series chips, according to TrendForce. Google and Intel recently announced a multiyear partnership on AI and cloud infrastructure.
30 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street

U.S. stock futures rose early Thursday, with Dow mini futures up 351 points, as strong cloud results from Alphabet and Amazon boosted sentiment. Alphabet shares jumped 6.1% premarket after reporting a 22% revenue gain and 63% Google Cloud growth; Amazon shares rose 1.9% on 28% AWS sales growth. Meta fell 8% and Microsoft dropped 1.9% as investors questioned rising AI-related spending.
30 April 2026
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Oil Price Shock Returns: Brent Hits $126 as Trump-Iran Standoff Grips Markets

Oil Price Shock Returns: Brent Hits $126 as Trump-Iran Standoff Grips Markets

Brent crude fell $2.05 to $115.98 after briefly topping $126 a barrel, its highest since 2022, as traders reacted to possible new U.S. military action against Iran. President Trump is weighing strike options and a potential naval operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where about a quarter of global seaborne oil moves. The White House met with energy executives this week to discuss supply risks if Iranian ports remain blocked.
30 April 2026
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Alphabet Stock Jumps After Google Cloud Turns AI Spending Into a Q1 Earnings Beat

Alphabet Stock Jumps After Google Cloud Turns AI Spending Into a Q1 Earnings Beat

Alphabet Inc. shares jumped 6.1% in premarket trading after reporting record Google Cloud revenue of $20 billion, up 63% in the first quarter. Total revenue rose 22% to $109.9 billion, with net income up 81% to $62.6 billion, boosted by a $36.9 billion equity gain. Alphabet raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to as much as $190 billion and began selling its custom AI chips directly to customers.
30 April 2026
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Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

Dow futures fell 269 points, or 0.6%, early Thursday, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.1%, as rising oil prices offset strong earnings from Alphabet and Amazon. Brent crude climbed on reports President Trump would be briefed on possible military action against Iran. Alphabet reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $109.9 billion; Amazon net sales rose 17% to $181.5 billion.
30 April 2026
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T. Rowe Price Earnings Today: $13.7 Billion Outflows Put 5% Dividend Stock on the Spot

T. Rowe Price Earnings Today: $13.7 Billion Outflows Put 5% Dividend Stock on the Spot

T. Rowe Price reported $13.7 billion in first-quarter net outflows and a drop in assets under management to $1.71 trillion at March’s end, down from $1.80 trillion in February. Shares closed at $100.47 on Wednesday and traded at $98.72 premarket. Analysts expect first-quarter EPS between $2.36 and $2.44 on revenue near $1.87 billion. JPMorgan and Barclays cut price targets ahead of the results.
30 April 2026
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Free AI Trading Bots Push Into Forex and Crypto—Regulators Warn the Risks Are Real

Free AI Trading Bots Push Into Forex and Crypto—Regulators Warn the Risks Are Real

MoneyFlare launched a free, fully automated AI forex trading bot, targeting retail users seeking hands-off currency trading. The company did not provide audited performance data or details on the bot’s decision-making. The launch comes as similar AI trading tools are marketed to beginners across forex and crypto. The Bank for International Settlements reported daily over-the-counter FX trading hit $9.6 trillion in April 2025.
30 April 2026
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Alphabet Jump Splits Big Tech as Fed Divide and Oil Shock Bite

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Alphabet Jump Splits Big Tech as Fed Divide and Oil Shock Bite

Alphabet shares jumped over 7% after reporting 22% revenue growth and a 63% surge in Google Cloud sales. Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta all fell in after-hours trading despite beating some estimates, as investors scrutinized AI spending and capex forecasts. The Dow lost 0.57% in regular trading. The Federal Reserve held rates steady in a divided vote, citing persistent inflation.
30 April 2026
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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
30 April 2026
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Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
30 April 2026
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Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

Markel Group posted a $212.3 million net loss for the first quarter, driven by a $728 million investment loss, sending shares down 7.9% to $1,759.21. Operating revenue held steady at $3.55 billion, while adjusted operating income rose 4% to $498 million. Markel Insurance’s adjusted operating income jumped 31% to $369 million. Gross premium volume in underwriting fell 21% after exiting Global Reinsurance.
30 April 2026
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QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

The Invesco QQQ Trust closed up $3.99 at $661.57 Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Volume topped 30 million shares. Microsoft and Alphabet reported strong cloud and AI-driven revenue growth after the bell. The broader Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.04%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.04%.
30 April 2026
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Qualcomm Stock Jumps After Q2 Earnings Beat: Why a Weak Forecast Didn’t Stop the Rally

Qualcomm Stock Jumps After Q2 Earnings Beat: Why a Weak Forecast Didn’t Stop the Rally

Qualcomm shares jumped late Wednesday after the company beat adjusted profit forecasts and said China’s smartphone slump may be ending, despite a weak third-quarter outlook. Fiscal Q2 revenue fell 3% to $10.6 billion; adjusted EPS reached $2.65, topping estimates. Handset chip sales dropped 13%, while automotive and IoT revenue climbed. Qualcomm expects Q3 revenue below Wall Street targets due to memory supply issues.
30 April 2026
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Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $82.9 billion, up 18%, and net income of $31.8 billion, up 23%, beating analyst estimates. Azure revenue jumped 40%, and AI business annual run rate hit $37 billion, up 123%. Shares fell over 2% after hours as investors focused on rising capital expenditures, which climbed 49% to $31.9 billion. Free cash flow dropped to $15.8 billion from $20.3 billion a year earlier.
29 April 2026
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Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

Meta Platforms shares dropped about 5% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion. First-quarter revenue rose 33% to $56.31 billion, beating estimates, while net income reached $26.77 billion, boosted by an $8.03 billion tax benefit. Meta expects second-quarter revenue of $58–$61 billion. Daily active users across its apps increased 4% to 3.56 billion.
29 April 2026
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Chipotle Stock Jumps After Chicken Bet Breaks Its Sales Slump

Chipotle Stock Jumps After Chicken Bet Breaks Its Sales Slump

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a 0.5% rise in first-quarter comparable sales, reversing recent declines and beating analyst expectations. Total revenue rose 7.4% to $3.09 billion, while shares jumped 7% in after-hours trading. Operating margin narrowed to 12.9% from 16.7% a year earlier. Menu items like Chicken al Pastor and Honey Chicken drove increased restaurant visits.
29 April 2026
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Ford’s $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund Lifted Its 2026 Outlook. Aluminum Is The Catch

Ford’s $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund Lifted Its 2026 Outlook. Aluminum Is The Catch

Ford raised its 2026 profit outlook after a $1.3 billion tariff refund lifted Q1 net income to $2.5 billion and revenue to $43.3 billion. Adjusted EBIT jumped to $3.5 billion from $1 billion a year earlier. The company flagged $2 billion in 2026 commodity headwinds, mainly from aluminum. Ford Model e lost $777 million in Q1, while F-150 inventory dropped 38% in April after Novelis plant fires.
29 April 2026
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Stock Market Updates

SanDisk rally faces AI memory test after Micron earnings

SanDisk rally faces AI memory test after Micron earnings

25 June 2026
SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) soared 9.5% after hours to $2,097 following Micron’s strong Q4 outlook, as investors weigh whether SanDisk’s data-center revenue—just 25% of last quarter’s total—can grow fast enough to justify its $291 billion valuation, with Q4 guidance calling for a 34% sequential revenue jump.
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