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Lumentum stock jumps 7% as AI optics rally resumes, putting focus back on convertible-note risk

Lumentum stock jumps 7% as AI optics rally resumes, putting focus back on convertible-note risk

Lumentum shares jumped 7.3% to $592.50 in late-morning trading Monday, extending last week’s gains after the company forecast strong demand for AI data-center optics. A recent SEC filing warned that rising share prices have triggered early conversion eligibility for its convertible notes, raising liquidity concerns if holders act quickly.
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Nexstar (NXST) stock jumps as Trump backs Tegna deal and FCC ownership fight heats up

Nexstar (NXST) stock jumps as Trump backs Tegna deal and FCC ownership fight heats up

Nexstar shares surged 14.3% to $252.88 Monday after former President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr backed its proposed Tegna takeover. The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing Feb. 10 on broadcast ownership rules, including the 39% national cap. Tegna and other TV broadcasters also rose. Investors await regulatory signals and Nexstar’s Feb. 26 earnings.
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft shares climbed 1.4% to $406.68 in early Monday trading after recent pressure on software stocks. The move followed earnings showing 17% revenue growth and a 39% jump in Azure and cloud services. U.S. indexes opened lower as investors awaited jobs and inflation data later this week. Options markets signaled continued volatility in the software sector.
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Netflix stock falls on DOJ merger scrutiny; NFLX investors eye next Warner vote

Netflix stock falls on DOJ merger scrutiny; NFLX investors eye next Warner vote

Netflix shares fell 2.1% to $80.44 Monday after the U.S. Department of Justice issued a civil subpoena tied to its Warner Bros bid. The antitrust review adds uncertainty over deal timing and approval. Traders are watching for Paramount’s Feb. 20 tender-offer deadline and a possible Warner shareholder vote in March. Netflix says it is cooperating with regulators and is unaware of any probe beyond standard merger review.
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Intel stock slides in regular trading as INTC lags Nvidia, AMD ahead of key U.S. data

Intel stock slides in regular trading as INTC lags Nvidia, AMD ahead of key U.S. data

Intel shares dropped 1.1% to $50.04 Monday, lagging behind Nvidia and AMD, which each gained about 3% in early trading. The decline followed a rally last week as investors tightened risk ahead of delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data. Intel headlines remained sparse, with focus on its GPU and foundry strategy. Both key economic reports were postponed after a brief U.S. government shutdown.
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AI stocks split: Nvidia jumps, Micron slips as “picks-and-shovels” trade returns

AI stocks split: Nvidia jumps, Micron slips as “picks-and-shovels” trade returns

Nvidia jumped 3.5% Monday, leading gains in AI chip stocks, while Micron fell 1.3% amid concerns over next-gen memory demand. AMD rose 2.5% and Broadcom added 2.4%. Samsung is set to begin shipping HBM4 memory after Lunar New Year, following Nvidia quality tests. Traders await Nvidia’s GTC event in March for further signals.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average slips under 50,000 as AI shakeout bites; payrolls, CPI loom

Dow Jones Industrial Average slips under 50,000 as AI shakeout bites; payrolls, CPI loom

The Dow Jones fell 133 points to 49,983 in Monday morning trade, slipping below 50,000 after Friday’s record close. The S&P 500 dipped 0.08% and the Nasdaq was flat as investors rotated out of tech and into industrial and defensive stocks. Amgen and Merck together shaved about 79 points from the Dow. Traders await key payrolls and inflation data later this week.
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Valaris stock jumps after Transocean moves to buy offshore driller

Valaris stock jumps after Transocean moves to buy offshore driller

Valaris shares surged 23% after Transocean agreed to acquire the offshore driller in a $5.8 billion all-stock deal, valuing Valaris at $82.12 per share. The combined company would control 73 rigs and an enterprise value of about $17 billion. Valaris holders will get 15.235 Transocean shares for each Valaris share. The deal requires shareholder and regulatory approval.
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AMD stock climbs in early trade as chip rebound holds — jobs and CPI loom this week

AMD stock climbs in early trade as chip rebound holds — jobs and CPI loom this week

AMD shares rose 1.6% to $211.88 Monday morning, rebounding after last week’s volatility in AI chip stocks. Nvidia gained 3.4% and Broadcom 2.7%, while Intel fell 4.2%. Investors watched for signals on interest rates ahead of key U.S. economic data and Fed comments. Demand for AI data-center chips remained in focus as big tech spending plans drove market moves.
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Palantir stock rises as software rout eases; what investors are watching next for PLTR

Palantir stock rises as software rout eases; what investors are watching next for PLTR

Palantir shares rose 2.8% to $139.71 Monday morning, after trading between $134.81 and $140.69. The move followed last week’s global software selloff sparked by new AI legal tools. Palantir last week forecast 2026 revenue of up to $7.2 billion, with Q4 U.S. government sales up 66% to $570 million. The IGV ETF gained 1.1%, Nvidia rose 3.1%, and Oracle jumped nearly 10%.
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TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps after Morgan Stanley’s bullish AI data-center call

TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps after Morgan Stanley’s bullish AI data-center call

TeraWulf shares jumped 11.5% to $15.93 after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $37 target, citing the company’s push into data-center hosting. Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $69,351, pressuring other miners. Cipher Mining rose 9.5%, Marathon Digital slipped 0.6%, and Riot Platforms edged up 0.2%. TeraWulf reports Q4 results Feb. 26.
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Google’s Alphabet stock dips after $15 billion bond-sale talk — what GOOG investors are watching next

Google’s Alphabet stock dips after $15 billion bond-sale talk — what GOOG investors are watching next

Alphabet Class C shares dropped 0.5% to $321.52 after reports the company is preparing a $15 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure. TotalEnergies signed long-term solar power deals for Google’s Texas data centers. U.S. inflation and jobs data due Friday could affect tech sector sentiment. A California trial began over Instagram and YouTube’s alleged mental health harms.
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Kroger stock jumps as ex-Walmart boss Greg Foran takes the CEO job

Kroger stock jumps as ex-Walmart boss Greg Foran takes the CEO job

Kroger shares jumped 7.6% to $72.60 after the company named former Walmart U.S. chief Greg Foran as CEO, effective immediately. Foran replaces Ron Sargent, who remains board chair. The appointment ends nearly a year of interim leadership following Rodney McMullen’s resignation. Investors await Kroger’s March 5 earnings call for details on Foran’s strategy.
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Ford stock price slides as earnings loom — what Wall Street is listening for

Ford stock price slides as earnings loom — what Wall Street is listening for

Ford shares fell 1.1% to $13.65 Monday morning ahead of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, due after Tuesday’s close. The stock move comes as analysts focus on cost controls, supply disruptions from a Novelis plant fire, and a federal probe into 1.27 million F-150 pickups. Ford previously warned the fire could cut F-Series output by up to 100,000 trucks through 2025.
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  • Investing £7,000 in Ashmore Shares Offers 7.78% Dividend Yield Amid Market Uncertainties
    April 28, 2026, 3:22 AM EDT. UK investors putting £7,000 into FTSE 250 index funds can generate around £226 annually in passive income. However, stock picker choice Ashmore (LSE:ASHM), an emerging market investment manager, offers a higher dividend yield of 7.78%, translating to approximately £544.60 yearly. This elevated yield results partly from recent client outflows due to market volatility and geopolitical issues, which pressured Ashmore's share price. Despite shrinking assets under management, Ashmore has sustained dividends thanks to its strong cash reserves. Yet, ongoing geopolitical tensions and investor uncertainty mean the high yield might not be sustainable long term. Investors must weigh the firm's current cash cushion against potential risks in emerging market exposure before committing.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow slipped 62.67 points to 49,168.04. After-hours, major U.S. indexes edged up less than 0.2%. Nvidia jumped 4% to a new high, topping $5 trillion in value, while Domino’s Pizza fell after forecasting weaker 2026 growth. Investors await Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision this week.
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