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Asia Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Oil Surges Above $100 and Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

Asia Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Oil Surges Above $100 and Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

Japan’s Nikkei closed down 0.75% at 59,140.23 after briefly topping 60,000, as Brent crude climbed to $103.3 a barrel amid renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan slipped 0.5%. South Korea’s economy grew 1.7% in Q1, beating forecasts, with SK Hynix reporting a five-fold profit jump. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.1%, China’s CSI300 dropped 0.8%.
US Stock Market Today Premarket: Futures Slip From Record Highs as Oil Tops $103, Tesla and IBM in Focus

US Stock Market Today Premarket: Futures Slip From Record Highs as Oil Tops $103, Tesla and IBM in Focus

U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closes, as Brent crude stayed above $103 a barrel amid shipping tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. GE Vernova surged 13.75% on raised forecasts, Boeing climbed 5.53% after a smaller loss, while Tesla and IBM shares fell in late trading on spending and growth concerns.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Banks, Miners Slide; Santos Jumps. (Indo Premier)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Banks, Miners Slide; Santos Jumps. (Indo Premier)

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.6% to 8,793.40, its lowest close since April 7, as financials and miners declined and energy stocks rose. Traders now see a 75% chance of a 25 basis-point RBA rate hike in early May. Brent crude climbed above $103 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns. Healthcare hit an eight-year low, with CSL near its weakest since 2017.
Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Indian stocks fell Thursday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,207.25 and Sensex at 77,799.23 by early afternoon, as Brent crude stayed above $100 and HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight.” The rupee dropped to a three-week low past 94 per dollar. Foreign investors have pulled $4.3 billion from Indian shares in April. Pharma shares rose, but financials and automakers led declines.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 23, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Kuaishou Technology Shares Slide Amid Valuation Debate April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Kuaishou Technology (SEHK:1024) has seen its shares fall 2.6% in one day and 6.2% over the past week, continuing a longer downward trend with a 45.7% drop over three months. Despite revenue reaching CN¥142.8 billion and net income of CN¥18.6 billion, both up annually, investor sentiment remains cautious. The stock trades at HK$44.14, sharply below a fair value estimate of HK$91.42, reflecting optimism about its growth in AI-powered services, digital goods, and
23 April 2026
Capital One $425 Million Settlement Gets Final Approval — When 360 Savings Payments May Arrive

Capital One $425 Million Settlement Gets Final Approval — When 360 Savings Payments May Arrive

A federal judge in Virginia has approved Capital One’s $425 million settlement over low-interest 360 Savings accounts, clearing payouts for account holders from September 2019 to June 2025. Payments are set to begin July 21 if there is no appeal. Current 360 Savings customers will get the higher 360 Performance Savings rate once the deal takes effect. Plaintiffs’ lawyers were awarded $32 million in fees.
23 April 2026
Lam Research stock jumps after record quarter, stronger forecast points to more AI chip spending

Lam Research stock jumps after record quarter, stronger forecast points to more AI chip spending

Lam Research reported record March-quarter revenue of $5.84 billion, up 24% from a year ago, and adjusted earnings of $1.47 a share, both above Wall Street forecasts. Shares rose about 4% after hours. China accounted for 34% of revenue. Lam raised its 2026 wafer fabrication equipment outlook to $140 billion and forecast stronger June-quarter results than expected.
Lululemon names former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill CEO as founder pressure mounts

Lululemon names former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill CEO as founder pressure mounts

Lululemon named former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as CEO, effective Sept. 8, amid pressure from founder Chip Wilson and Elliott Investment Management. The announcement follows a 4% drop in Americas revenue last quarter, while international sales climbed 17%. O’Neill will join the board and be based in Vancouver. Interim co-CEOs Meghan Frank and André Maestrini will return to their previous roles in September.
23 April 2026
Texas Instruments Stock Jumps as Strong Forecast Signals Chip Demand Is Waking Up

Texas Instruments Stock Jumps as Strong Forecast Signals Chip Demand Is Waking Up

Texas Instruments projected second-quarter revenue of $5.00–$5.40 billion and earnings per share of $1.77–$2.05, both above analyst estimates. First-quarter revenue rose 19% to $4.83 billion, with net income up to $1.55 billion. Shares jumped about 8% in after-hours trading. The company cited stronger demand from data-center and industrial customers.
ServiceNow Stock Sinks As Iran War Hits Deals And CEO Calls AI Threat ‘Parlor Tricks’

ServiceNow Stock Sinks As Iran War Hits Deals And CEO Calls AI Threat ‘Parlor Tricks’

ServiceNow shares dropped 14% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company said Middle East conflict delayed several large deals, despite raising its annual subscription revenue forecast. First-quarter subscription revenue rose 22% to $3.67 billion. Short interest in the stock stood at 2.9%, with shares down about 35% this year before earnings. CEO Bill McDermott highlighted growing demand for AI products, raising the 2026 AI sales target to at least $1.5 billion.
Tesla Earnings Surprise: $1.4 Billion Cash Flow Steals Focus From Revenue Miss

Tesla Earnings Surprise: $1.4 Billion Cash Flow Steals Focus From Revenue Miss

Tesla reported $1.44 billion in free cash flow for the first quarter, sending shares up 3.4% in late trading, despite revenue of $22.39 billion missing Wall Street estimates. Vehicle deliveries rose 6% to 358,023 but lagged forecasts, while global inventory climbed to 27 days of supply. Net income rose 17% to $477 million. Tesla ended the quarter with $44.74 billion in cash and short-term investments.
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Are Hours From Paramount Vote That Could Redraw Hollywood

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Are Hours From Paramount Vote That Could Redraw Hollywood

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders face a Wednesday night deadline to vote on Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion takeover offer, with a special meeting set for Thursday morning. Shares traded 12% below the $31-per-share offer Wednesday, signaling investor doubts despite board support. The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas, and UK regulators are reviewing the deal. Nearly 3,500 industry figures have signed an anti-merger letter.
Alphabet Stock Gets Fresh $410 Target Ahead of Earnings as Gemini and Google Cloud Lift Outlook

Alphabet Stock Gets Fresh $410 Target Ahead of Earnings as Gemini and Google Cloud Lift Outlook

Alphabet shares rose 1.7% to $337.93 midday Wednesday after BMO Capital Markets raised its price target to $410 and BofA Securities reiterated a Buy at $370 ahead of next week’s earnings. At Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, Google unveiled new AI agents, custom chips, and announced major deals with Merck, PepsiCo, and Salesforce. Analysts cited accelerating Google Cloud growth and stronger AI integration in Search.
AMD Stock Jumps as Stifel Lifts Price Target to $320 Ahead of May 5 Earnings

AMD Stock Jumps as Stifel Lifts Price Target to $320 Ahead of May 5 Earnings

AMD shares jumped 6% to $302.24 after Stifel raised its price target to $320 and reiterated a Buy rating. The stock is now less than 6% below Stifel’s new target and near Bank of America’s $310 target. AMD has major AI chip supply deals with Meta and OpenAI, with shipments set to begin in late 2026. The company reported record Q4 2025 revenue of $10.3 billion, with data-center sales up 39%.
Why GE Aerospace Stock Fell Despite an Earnings Beat and a $210 Billion Backlog

Why GE Aerospace Stock Fell Despite an Earnings Beat and a $210 Billion Backlog

GE Aerospace shares fell 4% Wednesday despite beating Q1 estimates and raising its 2026 profit outlook, as management kept its full-year forecast unchanged. First-quarter orders jumped 87% to $23 billion and adjusted EPS rose 25% to $1.86. Airlines warned that the Iran war has raised fuel costs and clouded demand, testing GE’s service revenue resilience. GE’s commercial-services backlog stands above $170 billion.
Microsoft Stock’s $500 Question: Why Wall Street Is Watching Azure Before Earnings

Microsoft Stock’s $500 Question: Why Wall Street Is Watching Azure Before Earnings

Microsoft shares rose 1.7% to $431.31 Wednesday as investors focused on Azure growth and Copilot adoption ahead of next week’s earnings. Bank of America maintained a buy rating and $500 target, citing AI infrastructure and cloud gains as key factors. Last quarter, revenue climbed 17% to $81.3 billion, but heavy AI spending and only slightly better-than-expected cloud growth unsettled some investors.
Broadcom Stock Nears Record as Google AI Chip Push Fuels AVGO Breakout Bet

Broadcom Stock Nears Record as Google AI Chip Push Fuels AVGO Breakout Bet

Broadcom shares jumped over 4% Wednesday, trading near a record $420, after Google unveiled new TPU 8t and TPU 8i AI chips. Broadcom recently disclosed a long-term deal to supply Google with custom TPUs and networking components through 2031. The company reported $19.31 billion in fiscal Q1 revenue, with AI revenue up 106% to $8.4 billion. Investors remain divided over valuation and margin pressures.
US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Wall Street Rally as Iran Ceasefire Relief Meets Earnings Momentum

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Wall Street Rally as Iran Ceasefire Relief Meets Earnings Momentum

The Nasdaq rose 1.29% as technology and chip stocks led gains after President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire. GE Vernova, Boeing, and Boston Scientific advanced following earnings reports. Oil hovered near $100, with fresh ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting ongoing risks. At 11:25 a.m. ET, the Dow was up 381 points, the S&P 500 gained 61 points, and the Nasdaq climbed 314 points.
Super Micro Stock Climbs Before Earnings As Options Traders Price An 11% Swing

Super Micro Stock Climbs Before Earnings As Options Traders Price An 11% Swing

Super Micro shares rose 2.7% to $29.20 Wednesday morning, extending a rebound ahead of its May 5 earnings report. Options markets are pricing in high volatility, with a 50% chance of a move larger than 10.99% around the results. The report follows a March indictment tied to export controls and compliance concerns. JPMorgan last week cut its price target to $28.

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  • Virgin Galactic Stock Analysis Amid SpaceX IPO Buzz and Updated Launch Plans
    June 13, 2026, 10:50 PM EDT. Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE) stock has seen volatile trading, dropping 31.76% in one day due to dilution concerns but gaining 39.15% over 30 days, reflecting renewed momentum. The company plans to start commercial space flights in Q4 2026, aiming to ramp from one flight a week to 12 monthly, which underpins a fair value estimate of $4.08, slightly above the current $3.91 share price. This suggests the stock is slightly undervalued. However, risks remain with Virgin Galactic's ongoing losses, dilutive capital raises, and the critical dependence on successful execution and sustained ticket demand. Investor caution is advised as market expectations may already price in future growth driven by the emerging space economy and the upcoming SpaceX IPO.

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Kraft Heinz Shares Rally for Six Days—Is KHC a Buy Now?

Kraft Heinz Shares Rally for Six Days—Is KHC a Buy Now?

14 June 2026
Kraft Heinz closed up 0.70% at $24.39, outpacing the S&P 500, as investors weighed its 6.6% dividend yield against falling organic sales, lower adjusted earnings, and cautious analyst targets; the next earnings update is seen as the key test for whether $600 million in marketing and R&D can revive growth and support the stock’s rebound.
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