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Why Microsoft Stock Is Still Under Pressure: AI Costs, OpenAI Exposure and Data-Center Scrutiny

Why Microsoft Stock Is Still Under Pressure: AI Costs, OpenAI Exposure and Data-Center Scrutiny

Microsoft shares traded at $372.88, down 0.1% after the company posted its worst quarter since 2008, falling nearly 25%. Shareholders are pressuring Microsoft over the water and power demands of its AI data centers. Capital spending reached $37.5 billion last quarter, with about 45% of its commercial backlog tied to OpenAI. Azure revenue rose 39%, but investors remain wary of rising costs and concentrated AI bets.
6 April 2026
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UnitedHealth Stock Gets Lift Ahead of Q1 Earnings After Medicare Advantage Rate Boost

UnitedHealth Stock Gets Lift Ahead of Q1 Earnings After Medicare Advantage Rate Boost

U.S. officials approved a 2.48% increase in 2027 Medicare Advantage rates Monday, sending UnitedHealth Group shares higher after months of pressure. The move adds over $13 billion to plan payments, exceeding analyst expectations. UnitedHealth reports first-quarter results April 21, with analysts forecasting an 8% earnings drop from last year. CMS kept tighter risk-adjustment rules despite the higher rates.
6 April 2026
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Amazon Sellers Face 3.5% Fuel Surcharge Starting April 17 as Iran War Drives Up Delivery Costs

Amazon Sellers Face 3.5% Fuel Surcharge Starting April 17 as Iran War Drives Up Delivery Costs

Amazon will add a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge to U.S. and Canadian fulfillment fees for many third-party sellers starting April 17, citing surging energy costs as Brent crude neared $110 a barrel. The fee, averaging 17 cents per unit, applies to Fulfillment by Amazon and related services. USPS, FedEx, and UPS have also raised surcharges. Amazon last imposed a similar fee in 2022.
6 April 2026
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Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil prices rose Monday, with U.S. WTI settling at $112.41 a barrel and Brent at $109.77 amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a modest quota increase for May, but analysts say the move has limited impact while up to 15 million barrels per day remain delayed. Saudi Arabia has benefited from higher prices, while Iraq and Kuwait face steep losses. Iraqi exports could recover quickly if safe passage resumes.
6 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 0.7% Monday, with May Henry Hub trading near $2.82 per mmBtu, as a cold wave boosted late-season heating demand. Storage stood at 1,865 billion cubic feet for the week ended March 27, up 36 billion from the prior week. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80 per mmBtu. U.S. LNG exports hit a record 11.7 million metric tons in March, with Europe taking most cargoes.
6 April 2026
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XRP Price Today: Ripple Token Rises to $1.35 as Ceasefire Hopes Lift Crypto Markets

XRP Price Today: Ripple Token Rises to $1.35 as Ceasefire Hopes Lift Crypto Markets

XRP rose about 3% to $1.35 on Monday, tracking gains in broader crypto markets after reports of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. Trading volume was above its seven-day average, but the token remained range-bound, failing to break above resistance. Iran later rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal, leaving markets unsettled. Bitcoin traded near $69,870 and ether at $2,144 in afternoon U.S. trading.
6 April 2026
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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Dips to 6.43%, but Spring Buyers Get Little Relief

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Dips to 6.43%, but Spring Buyers Get Little Relief

U.S. mortgage rates edged down Monday, with Mortgage News Daily reporting the average 30-year fixed at 6.43%, down 0.02 percentage point. Purchase applications fell 3% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Redfin said the median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,742, the first year-over-year rise in nearly six months. Analysts expect rates to stay elevated amid economic uncertainty and Middle East tensions.
6 April 2026
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Silver Price Today: Silver Slips as Fed Cut Bets Fade and Iran Oil Risk Lifts Inflation Fears

Silver Price Today: Silver Slips as Fed Cut Bets Fade and Iran Oil Risk Lifts Inflation Fears

Spot silver fell 0.9% to $72.32 an ounce Monday, while gold, platinum, and palladium also weakened. Wells Fargo no longer expects Fed rate cuts in 2026, and Citigroup delayed its forecast to September. The dollar index slipped despite Brent crude near $110. U.S., Iranian, and regional mediators are discussing a ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 April 2026
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Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold steadied near $4,670 an ounce Monday after an early drop, as traders watched President Trump’s Tuesday deadline for Iran to make a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold was little changed at $4,669.27 by 11:22 a.m. ET, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $4,694.50. Wells Fargo and Citigroup both pushed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Iran rejected a temporary ceasefire as talks continued.
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Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

The Dow Jones rose 83.20 points to 46,587.48 by midday Monday as hopes for Iran ceasefire talks steadied Wall Street. JPMorgan Chase and Visa led gains, while oil stayed above $110 a barrel and services PMI slipped to 54.0. Iran rejected a ceasefire, and President Trump set a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trading was lighter due to holidays in Europe and Asia.
6 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Clash With Inflation Fears

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Clash With Inflation Fears

U.S. stocks rose Monday, with the Dow up 83 points by midday as reports of new Iran ceasefire talks lifted sentiment. Oil hovered near $111 a barrel amid Middle East tensions and a looming deadline from Trump on Iran. The ISM services PMI fell to 54.0 in March, while payrolls rose 178,000 and unemployment dropped to 4.3%. Wells Fargo and Citigroup delayed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
6 April 2026
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JPMorgan Stock Price Targets Reset as Evercore Cuts to $320, Piper Holds Overweight

JPMorgan Stock Price Targets Reset as Evercore Cuts to $320, Piper Holds Overweight

Evercore ISI cut its JPMorgan Chase price target to $320 from $350 on Monday, while the stock traded at $296.06 midday. CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his annual letter that war in Iran could trigger oil shocks, higher inflation, and interest rates. JPMorgan reported record annual revenue of $185.6 billion and net income of $57 billion. Wall Street targets now range from the low $320s to $365.
6 April 2026
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) Splits Opinion as Bulls Eye $1 Trillion and Bears Warn of Sub-$100 Drop

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Splits Opinion as Bulls Eye $1 Trillion and Bears Warn of Sub-$100 Drop

Palantir Technologies traded near $148 midday Monday, down about 30% from its record high, with a market value of $433 billion. Motley Fool and Seeking Alpha analysts split on the stock’s outlook, with targets ranging from below $100 to $221.86. Recent Pentagon moves to formalize Project Maven and surging government sales have fueled bullish arguments. Benchmark and eToro analysts urged caution on valuation.
6 April 2026
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Sandisk Stock Jumps Again as AI Storage Demand Defies S&P 500 Slump

Sandisk Stock Jumps Again as AI Storage Demand Defies S&P 500 Slump

Sandisk shares rose 2.8% to $720.90 in late-morning New York trading Monday, outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.2% gain. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 61% to $3.03 billion and forecast Q3 revenue above analyst estimates. Sandisk extended its joint venture with Kioxia through 2034 for $1.165 billion. Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate also advanced.
6 April 2026
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Pfizer Stock Faces Fresh Questions as Aberdeen, Stratos and Raab & Moskowitz Trim Stakes

Pfizer Stock Faces Fresh Questions as Aberdeen, Stratos and Raab & Moskowitz Trim Stakes

Aberdeen Group, Raab & Moskowitz Asset Management, and Stratos Wealth Partners sold a combined 740,174 Pfizer shares in the fourth quarter, according to recent 13F filings. Pfizer stock traded down 0.7% at $28.12 Monday. The three firms still held about $140.9 million in Pfizer shares at year-end. Pfizer halted a major U.S. COVID shot study after the period covered by the filings.
6 April 2026
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Lumentum Back in Focus Ahead of Earnings as AI Optics Bottleneck Trade Gathers Pace

Lumentum Back in Focus Ahead of Earnings as AI Optics Bottleneck Trade Gathers Pace

Lumentum Holdings will report fiscal Q3 results on May 5. Shares fell 1.3% after recent gains tied to Nvidia’s $2 billion investment and purchase commitment for advanced laser components. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose to $665.5 million from $402.2 million a year earlier, driven by demand for optical circuit switches. Lumentum recently acquired a North Carolina facility to expand optical device production.
6 April 2026
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SCHD Draws Fresh Attention After New Dividend and 2026 Reconstitution

SCHD Draws Fresh Attention After New Dividend and 2026 Reconstitution

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF paid a $0.2569 per-share dividend for March, up 3.3% from last year, and finished a major reshuffle in its annual index reset. SCHD drew $4 billion in Q1 inflows as U.S. dividend funds saw their strongest start since 2020. The fund now holds 104 stocks, with Chevron and ConocoPhillips still its largest positions. Health care and tech exposure rose, while energy and materials fell.
6 April 2026
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Boeing Stock Faces a Make-or-Break Test as Backlog Strength Collides With Safety Fears

Boeing Stock Faces a Make-or-Break Test as Backlog Strength Collides With Safety Fears

Boeing shares rose 1.4% Monday as analysts split over the stock ahead of first-quarter results due April 22. Bulls cited record backlog and a new Pentagon missile deal; bears pointed to safety concerns, debt, and weak cash flow. Boeing reported $89.5 billion in 2025 revenue but ended the year with $1.9 billion negative free cash flow and $54.1 billion in debt. Production discipline, not demand, is seen as the key risk.
6 April 2026
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IBM Stock Faces April 22 Earnings Test as AI Deals Meet Wall Street Doubts

IBM Stock Faces April 22 Earnings Test as AI Deals Meet Wall Street Doubts

IBM shares fell 0.7% to $246.43 Monday despite announcing a new AI project with Tata Play Fiber in India. Investors remain focused on IBM’s April 22 earnings report after a February selloff triggered by concerns over mainframe demand and competition from Anthropic’s Claude Code tool. IBM’s stock remains well below its 52-week high of $324.90.
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  • Persistent Systems Reports Stable Yearly Results; Analysts Maintain Forecasts
    April 23, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT. Persistent Systems Limited (NSE:PERSISTENT) reported full-year revenues of ₹147 billion and statutory earnings per share (EPS) of ₹119, meeting analyst expectations. Despite the credible results, shares fell 7.9% to ₹5,065. Analysts updated their forecasts slightly, projecting 20% revenue growth to ₹176.3 billion and an 18% rise in EPS to ₹147 in 2027, aligning closely with prior estimates. The consensus price target remains at ₹5,611, with analyst valuations ranging from ₹3,611 to ₹6,600 per share. Persistent Systems' projected 20% annual revenue growth surpasses the industry average forecast of 6.2%, signaling solid performance but limited changes in market expectations following the earnings release.

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Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

24 April 2026
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

24 April 2026
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

24 April 2026
MaxLinear forecast second-quarter revenue of $160 million to $170 million, well above Wall Street’s estimate of $137.1 million. First-quarter revenue rose 43% to $137.2 million, driven by demand for optical products in AI data centers. Shares surged over 23% to $42.47 in after-hours trading. Infrastructure revenue jumped 136% from a year earlier, becoming the company’s largest segment.
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