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IREN Stock Faces May 7 Test as AI Data Center Pivot, Microsoft Deal and $6 Billion Share-Sale Risk Collide

IREN Stock Faces May 7 Test as AI Data Center Pivot, Microsoft Deal and $6 Billion Share-Sale Risk Collide

IREN Limited will report fiscal third-quarter results on May 7 after its shares rose 7.5% to $52.02, bucking a broader market decline. The company, once focused on bitcoin mining, now faces scrutiny over its AI data center expansion and large contracts, including a $9.7 billion deal with Microsoft. IREN’s AI Cloud Services revenue more than doubled last quarter but remains far below mining revenue.
24 April 2026
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Palantir’s $1.1 Billion Test: Swiss Bank Defends Stake as AI Contractor Wins New U.S. Work

Palantir’s $1.1 Billion Test: Swiss Bank Defends Stake as AI Contractor Wins New U.S. Work

Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel defended the bank’s $1.1 billion stake in Palantir after Minneapolis activists urged a sale over the company’s work with U.S. immigration authorities. The SNB held 6.24 million Palantir shares at the end of 2025. Palantir shares fell 7.24% Thursday after a previous gain. Shareholders will vote June 3 on proposals for more human rights oversight.
24 April 2026
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AMD Stock Jumps as Intel’s AI CPU Boom Puts $500 Billion in Sight

AMD Stock Jumps as Intel’s AI CPU Boom Puts $500 Billion in Sight

AMD shares jumped over 7% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, boosted by strong AI-driven demand for server CPUs following Intel’s earnings report. Premarket prices suggested AMD’s market value could surpass $500 billion, up from $497.79 billion at Thursday’s close. Intel’s Data Center and AI revenue rose 22% to $5.1 billion last quarter. AMD is set to report its own quarterly results on May 5.
24 April 2026
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Intel Stock Eyes a Record as AI Data Centers Put CPUs Back in Play

Intel Stock Eyes a Record as AI Data Centers Put CPUs Back in Play

Intel forecast second-quarter revenue of $13.8 billion to $14.8 billion, topping analyst estimates after first-quarter sales rose 7% to $13.6 billion. Shares jumped 28% in premarket trading. Tesla plans to use Intel’s 14A process for its Terafab AI chip project, marking Intel Foundry’s first major outside customer. The data center and AI unit reported $5.1 billion in revenue, up 22% from a year ago.
24 April 2026
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Nvidia’s Nuclear AI Deal Puts Oklo Stock Back in Focus

Nvidia’s Nuclear AI Deal Puts Oklo Stock Back in Focus

Oklo said it will work with Nvidia and Los Alamos National Laboratory on AI-based nuclear fuel validation and infrastructure at Los Alamos. Oklo shares rose 5.5% to $76.46 after the announcement, while Nvidia fell 1.4%. The agreement comes as data centers drive a rise in U.S. electricity demand, according to the Energy Information Administration. Financial terms were not disclosed.
24 April 2026
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Applied Digital stock rises after $7.5 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler. (SEC)

Applied Digital stock rises after $7.5 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler. (SEC)

Applied Digital signed a 15-year, $7.5 billion lease with an unnamed U.S. hyperscaler for 300 megawatts at its Delta Forge 1 data center in Louisiana, sending shares up 12% to $36.35. The deal lifts total contracted lease revenue above $23 billion and adds a third hyperscale tenant. Initial operations at Delta Forge 1 are expected in mid-2027. The company also plans up to $600 million in new financing for expansion.
23 April 2026
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Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story

Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story

Nokia shares surged to a 16-year high in Helsinki after first-quarter operating profit jumped 54% to €281 million, beating forecasts. AI and cloud customer sales rose 49%, with €1 billion in new orders. The company raised its 2026 growth outlook for Network Infrastructure but kept its full-year profit target steady. Nokia’s board approved a €0.04 per share dividend, payable May 7.
23 April 2026
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Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes

Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes

Figma will report first-quarter results on May 14 after U.S. markets close, amid rising competition from AI-driven rivals like Anthropic and Adobe. Director Mamoon Hamid will not seek re-election, and Anthropic’s Mike Krieger resigned from the board April 14. Figma projected 2026 revenue above analyst estimates in February, but warned in filings that AI tools could pressure growth and margins. CEO Dylan Field controls 72.3% of voting power.
23 April 2026
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Salesforce Expands Google Cloud AI Partnership as CRM Stock Slides in Software Selloff

Salesforce Expands Google Cloud AI Partnership as CRM Stock Slides in Software Selloff

Salesforce and Google Cloud expanded their AI partnership, adding integrations across Slack, Google Workspace, and Gemini Enterprise, with some features rolling out into late 2026. Salesforce shares fell about 9% Thursday amid renewed investor concerns over AI’s impact on software firms. Agentforce Sales entered open beta in Gemini Enterprise, while Gemini Enterprise in Slack remains in private preview. Over 1,400 customers are already using Gemini inside Agentforce.
23 April 2026
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IBM Stock Tumbles After Earnings Beat as Software Slowdown Reignites AI Fears

IBM Stock Tumbles After Earnings Beat as Software Slowdown Reignites AI Fears

IBM shares fell 9.6% to $227.72 after first-quarter results showed slowing software and consulting growth, despite beating earnings estimates. The selloff spread to ServiceNow, Microsoft, and Adobe, while chip stocks rose. IBM reported $15.92 billion in revenue, up 9%, and raised its quarterly dividend to $1.69. Investors reacted to concerns over AI’s impact on older software businesses.
23 April 2026
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Arm, Caterpillar Stocks Jump as AI Trade Spreads Beyond Nvidia

Arm, Caterpillar Stocks Jump as AI Trade Spreads Beyond Nvidia

Arm Holdings jumped 5.4% and Caterpillar gained 4.2% Thursday as investors shifted focus to companies linked to data-center growth. Arm led gains among stocks highlighted by Zacks, with Apple flat and Nvidia and Meta down. Caterpillar cited rising demand for power systems from data-center clients. Arm’s new AGI CPU, developed with Meta, targets “agentic AI” and could generate $15 billion in annual revenue within five years.
23 April 2026
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IREN Stock Jumps as AI Cloud Bet Meets $6 Billion Dilution Test

IREN Stock Jumps as AI Cloud Bet Meets $6 Billion Dilution Test

IREN shares jumped 7.3% to $51.94 in New York Thursday amid debate over its shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company plans to deploy 150,000 Nvidia GPUs by late 2026 and reported $2.8 billion in cash as of January. AI cloud revenue remains small compared to bitcoin mining, with $17.3 million last quarter. IREN can sell up to $6 billion in stock under a new SEC filing.
23 April 2026
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IBM Earnings Beat Isn’t Enough as AI Fears Slam Software Stocks

IBM Earnings Beat Isn’t Enough as AI Fears Slam Software Stocks

IBM shares dropped 9.5% Thursday despite first-quarter earnings beating estimates, as investors worried AI tools could threaten its software and consulting business. ServiceNow fell 17.5% and the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF lost 5.6%. IBM reported $15.9 billion in revenue, up 9%, but growth slowed from the prior quarter and guidance was unchanged.
23 April 2026
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IBM Stock Sinks After Earnings Beat as AI Fears, Flat Outlook Rattle Investors

IBM Stock Sinks After Earnings Beat as AI Fears, Flat Outlook Rattle Investors

IBM shares dropped 9.9% to $226.84 Thursday after the company beat first-quarter revenue and profit estimates but kept its 2026 outlook unchanged. Software growth slowed, and investors showed concern over AI’s impact on future software and consulting demand. The broader software sector has lagged in 2026, while semiconductor stocks have surged. IBM raised its quarterly dividend to $1.69 per share.
23 April 2026
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Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings

Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings

Alphabet Class A shares traded near $340 Thursday morning, valuing the company at about $4.1 trillion after Google unveiled new enterprise AI software and custom chips at its Cloud Next event. The announcements come days before Alphabet reports first-quarter earnings on April 29, with investors watching for signs that heavy AI and cloud spending will drive revenue growth.
23 April 2026
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Oracle stock slips despite Google Cloud AI push as Wall Street refocuses on spending risks

Oracle stock slips despite Google Cloud AI push as Wall Street refocuses on spending risks

Oracle shares fell as much as 3.8% in premarket trading Thursday, touching $180.40 after closing at $187.50 Wednesday. The drop followed Oracle’s expanded Google Cloud AI database rollout and came amid a broader software stock selloff. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $207, citing uncertainty over GPU-as-a-service, financing, and margins.
23 April 2026
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Nvidia Stock Today: NVDA Rises as Google Unveils New AI Chips, Still Backs Vera Rubin

Nvidia Stock Today: NVDA Rises as Google Unveils New AI Chips, Still Backs Vera Rubin

Nvidia shares rose 1.3% to $202.50 premarket after Google launched new TPU 8 AI chips and announced it will offer Nvidia’s Vera Rubin NVL72 server platform. Alphabet kept its 2026 spending plan at $175 billion to $185 billion. SK Hynix reported AI memory demand outstripping supply. Broadcom signed a deal to supply Google’s custom AI chips through 2031.
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Stock Market Today

  • Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Microsoft buyouts, and Regeneron drug discounts highlight markets
    April 24, 2026, 9:12 AM EDT. Stock futures mixed after major indexes fall. An extended Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and hopes of U.S.-Iran peace talks lower crude oil prices. President Trump orders U.S. Navy to target boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where a naval standoff continues. Microsoft launches voluntary buyouts for 7% of U.S. staff, marking a first, alongside Meta's 10% job cuts and Nike trimming 1,400 mainly tech roles. Regeneron joins pharmaceutical companies reducing drug prices after White House deals, offering discounts and free gene therapy for hearing loss, reflecting ongoing U.S. efforts to ease healthcare costs.

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Amazon-Backed X-Energy’s $1 Billion IPO Puts Nuclear Power Back in the AI Spotlight

Amazon-Backed X-Energy’s $1 Billion IPO Puts Nuclear Power Back in the AI Spotlight

24 April 2026
X-energy raised about $1.02 billion in an upsized IPO, pricing 44.25 million shares at $23 each, 21% above the marketed range. Trading under “XE” on Nasdaq was set to begin Friday. The company has not yet delivered a commercial Xe-100 reactor or reached final investment decisions. Amazon anchored a prior $500 million financing round for X-energy.
Regeneron Stock Is Back In Focus: Why Wall Street Sees More Upside After Trump Deal

Regeneron Stock Is Back In Focus: Why Wall Street Sees More Upside After Trump Deal

24 April 2026
Regeneron shares rose 2.6% Thursday after the company announced a U.S. drug-pricing agreement and said it would offer its new Otarmeni gene therapy free in the U.S. The stock closed at $766.02, up for the week and month but down 1.3% year to date. Raymond James and Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated bullish ratings and high price targets ahead of first-quarter results due April 29.
P&G Beats Wall Street, Then Warns of a $150 Million Cost Hit

P&G Beats Wall Street, Then Warns of a $150 Million Cost Hit

24 April 2026
Procter & Gamble reported fiscal Q3 net sales of $21.2 billion, up 7%, and core earnings per share of $1.59, beating estimates. Organic sales rose 3%, the strongest in over a year, with beauty volumes up 5%. The company warned higher commodity and tariff costs tied to Middle East conflict will weigh on fiscal 2026 earnings, now expected at the low end of its range. P&G shares rose 2% in premarket trading.
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