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Envirotech Vehicles stock jumps 442% on AZIO AI $107 million order as traders eye Jan. 20 vote

Envirotech Vehicles stock jumps 442% on AZIO AI $107 million order as traders eye Jan. 20 vote

Envirotech Vehicles shares soared 442% to $2.51 Monday, then hit $3.16 after hours, following news of a $107 million GPU order flagged by AZIO AI. The order involves 256 Nvidia B300 chips and a 30% deposit expected soon. Investors await updates on a proposed merger valuing AZIO AI at $480 million and a rescheduled shareholder meeting set for Jan. 20.
13 January 2026
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HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

HSBC shares rose 0.5% to 1,208.4 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing a new onshore asset management business in the UAE. The bank named James Grist as general manager of the venture, which will offer 10 regulated funds. HSBC’s asset management arm reported $852 billion under management as of September. Investors await the bank’s annual results on Feb. 25.
13 January 2026
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Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

Diageo shares rose about 2% to 1,708.5 pence in early London trading after Bloomberg reported the company may sell its China operations. The spirits group controls a majority stake in Sichuan Shuijingfang via Swellfun, now valued near $2.7 billion. Investors await Diageo’s Feb. 25 interim results for updates on cash flow and debt.
13 January 2026
Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares fell 0.22% to 4,760 pence in early London trading Tuesday. A Reuters column flagged weakening pricing power for Unilever and Nestlé in India, where local brands and delivery apps are eroding margins. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 earnings for updates on growth and pricing. The company recently spun off its ice cream division as The Magnum Ice Cream Company.
13 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.1% to 6,143 pence in early London trading after sources told Reuters that BHP has no plans to bid for Glencore. Rio must declare a firm offer for Glencore or withdraw by Feb. 5 under UK takeover rules. Investors remain focused on whether Rio’s talks with Glencore will lead to a deal. Macquarie Group disclosed trades in Rio shares during the takeover offer period.
13 January 2026
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Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American shares slipped 0.5% to 3,236 pence in early London trading Tuesday. BHP is reportedly staying out of Rio Tinto’s pursuit of Glencore, as deal rumors swirl across the mining sector. Traders are watching Rio and Glencore’s next steps and awaiting EU rulings on Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources, due by Feb. 10.
13 January 2026
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  • Textron Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates Amid Market Underperformance
    April 30, 2026, 9:20 AM EDT. Textron (TXT) reported first-quarter earnings of $1.28 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.17, marking a 9.40% earnings surprise. Revenues reached $3.31 billion, exceeding the $3.25 billion estimate. Despite positive earnings and revenue beats, Textron shares have fallen 13.4% year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500's 8.6% decline. The aerospace and defense maker's near-term outlook remains mixed, with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting expected performance in line with the market. Consensus estimates forecast $1.46 EPS and $3.61 billion revenue for next quarter. Industry challenges persist, with Aerospace - Defense ranking in the lower 41% of Zacks industries, weighing on stock momentum. Management's upcoming commentary will be crucial for assessing future guidance and investor sentiment.

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US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

30 April 2026
The U.S. dollar fell Thursday after first-quarter GDP growth missed forecasts and core inflation accelerated, complicating the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The Dollar Index dropped 0.59% to 98.33, with the dollar hitting session lows against the yen after Japanese officials hinted at intervention. The Fed held rates steady Wednesday but showed division over future cuts. U.S. GDP grew at a 2.0% annualized rate, while core PCE inflation jumped to 4.3%.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Bet Offsets Weak Forecast

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Bet Offsets Weak Forecast

30 April 2026
Qualcomm shares rose 10.3% premarket Thursday after CEO Cristiano Amon said the smartphone market had bottomed and highlighted progress in data-center chips. Fiscal Q2 revenue fell 3% to $10.6 billion, with handset revenue down 13% but automotive up 38%. The Q3 forecast missed Wall Street estimates. Qualcomm expects chip sales to Chinese handset makers to recover after Q3.
Eli Lilly Raises 2026 Forecast as Mounjaro, Zepbound Sales Keep Weight-Loss Boom Alive

Eli Lilly Raises 2026 Forecast as Mounjaro, Zepbound Sales Keep Weight-Loss Boom Alive

30 April 2026
Eli Lilly raised its 2026 revenue forecast by $2 billion after first-quarter sales jumped 56% to $19.8 billion, driven by Mounjaro and Zepbound, which brought in $12.8 billion. Adjusted earnings reached $8.55 per share. The company cited strong demand but noted lower realized prices and competition from Novo Nordisk remain risks. Foundayo, Lilly’s new oral GLP-1 pill, launched in April but was not included in the quarter’s results.
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