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Adjusted earnings of $3.43 per share top expectations, while revenue rises 5% to $41.8 billion. Market focus shifts to Wednesday’s Nvidia report as a key AI sector bellwether.
A US District Court jury has found OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman not liable for allegedly unjustly enriching themselves, ruling that Elon Musk’s claim was filed outside the legal timeframe.
President Trump halts planned military strike on Iran, sending crude below $103 a barrel, while markets await Nvidia’s quarterly results and assess the potential impact of SpaceX’s IPO on Tesla.
Devon Energy’s $25 billion takeover of Coterra Energy and Mitsubishi’s $7.5 billion Haynesville Shale purchase drive a surge in U.S. shale sector activity.
The Ronkonkoma-based firm announced a strategic financing agreement with Participate Energy on April 17 and approved a $1.2 million debt-to-equity conversion on April 15, aiming to improve cash flow and customer access.
Intesa Sanpaolo’s reported holdings rose from $100 million at the end of 2025, driven by increased Bitcoin ETF positions and new stakes in Ethereum and XRP trusts, while Solana exposure was sharply reduced.
Markets face a critical assessment of AI capital expenditure sustainability, consumer spending resilience, and the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
The foundry giant reports $35.90 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, up 35.1 per cent year-on-year, while projecting AI and high-performance computing will command 55 per cent of the semiconductor market by decade’s end.
The Power of Siberia 2 gas project takes centre stage as Beijing navigates complex relations between Moscow and Washington, following positive market reactions to recent US-China trade talks.
Chief economist at Moody’s Analytics highlights the combined threat of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the Iran conflict, introducing a new model to track the potential downturn.
Markets rally as diplomatic talks begin, but claims regarding Xi’s comments on Putin and cooperation against the ICC rely solely on Trump’s account without independent verification
Shares in NVIDIA rose 4.4% as Jim Cramer highlighted the chipmaker’s forward earnings multiple, while markets rallied on hopes of a Chinese market reopening during the US-China summit.
After an initial $20 million outlay resulted in a net loss, Mark Cuban’s early-stage venture bets have generated up to $35 million in cash returns and significant unrealised equity value by 2025.
Cisco’s strong fiscal Q3 2026 performance has triggered a sector-wide rally, with Nokia climbing more than 10% on the back of strategic partnerships and a $4 billion US investment commitment.
The proposed transaction aims to secure control over key US infrastructure required for artificial intelligence growth, though regulatory and shareholder approval remains pending.
Third-quarter 2026 sales rose 5.9% to $3.3 billion, supporting a consensus price target of $226.66 and a 15.7% upside potential.
On the April 27 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer recommended buying shares of BillionToOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLLN), contrasting its potential with the underperformance of major diagnostic firms and advising caution on other high-flying artificial intelligence stocks.
A report from Moneywise, syndicated via Yahoo Finance, advises thorough financial planning, home inspections, and vetting local infrastructure before relocating.
A surge in demand for human input to refine artificial intelligence has created high-paying gig opportunities for writers, doctors, and lawyers, yet a Pew Research Center survey reveals deep anxiety over long-term workforce displacement.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has ended a 50-year practice requiring defendants to refrain from publicly denying allegations, a move Chairman Paul S. Atkins says conserves resources and upholds free speech traditions.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has surged 70% since late March, lifting Nvidia’s valuation past $5.5 trillion and prompting comparisons to the dot-com era, even as inflation concerns reshape monetary policy expectations.
The ruling removes a significant legal obstacle for the AI laboratory and its chief executive, Sam Altman, following a three-week trial centred on governance and mission allegations.
Mark Edens’ funds were credited two weeks after Navy Federal reopened its investigation into a malfunctioning machine in Paoli.
The Trump administration has moved to drop criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani and settled sanctions violations, clearing the way for a $10 billion US investment that his legal team had stalled due to ongoing litigation.
The Trump administration has created a new compensation fund for victims of government ‘lawfare’, a move that follows the withdrawal of a high-stakes legal battle against the Internal Revenue Service.
Nvidia’s $5 trillion valuation faces scrutiny on Wednesday, while jurors begin deliberations in the Musk versus OpenAI case. Meanwhile, Cerebras’ IPO surge and SpaceX’s upcoming listing add to the sector’s turbulence.
The proposed tie-up between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy aims to consolidate two major US power providers, positioning the new entity to capitalise on the expanding needs of artificial intelligence data centres.
A new generation of uncrewed vessels is being deployed to clear mines from the Gulf, aiming to restore flow through a critical global shipping artery currently disrupted by hazards.
With Nvidia accounting for 9% of the index’s market capitalisation and driving 20% of its year-to-date return, a perfect quarter and upbeat outlook are required to sustain current valuations.
Latitude Investment Management’s fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter uses Dollar Tree to illustrate long-term fundamentals, while signalling a preference for artificial intelligence stocks for near-term gains.
Adjusted operating profit rises to £160 million as the retailer executes a broader turnaround strategy aimed at reducing costs and improving profitability amid weakening consumer demand.
Digital assets fall as investors digest reports of drone strikes in the Middle East and shifting US policy signals, with broader equity futures and oil prices reflecting heightened caution.
New 50/50 partnership will hold intellectual property while G-III manages operations, with deal expected to close before year-end.
A 50% drop in Indian alkylate exports has exacerbated fuel shortages in the US state, where regulators and analysts debate the efficacy of waiving strict blending mandates.
The 30-year conforming fixed rate reached 6.41 per cent, while refinance applications jumped more than 62 per cent year-on-year despite the uptick in borrowing costs.
Brent crude climbs above $110 a barrel while US 10-year note yields hit a 15-month peak, testing investor resilience ahead of key earnings reports.
The transaction, reported by Puck News, resolves $90m in liabilities for the sustainable fashion brand, though common stockholders will receive no proceeds.
The US Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, a move that has triggered sharp criticism from Democrats and economists over political influence, while Republicans hail the selection as a return to accountability.
Common holdings include Alphabet, Nvidia, Amazon, and Eli Lilly, though weighting and strategic focus differ between the two prominent investment vehicles.
Nvidia shares fell 4.42 per cent to $225.32 on May 15 as the market digests conflicting analyst sentiment before the fiscal 2027 first-quarter report on May 20.
While the company approaches a historic market capitalisation milestone, The Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor team has excluded it from its current top 10 stock recommendations.
Investors react to rising energy costs, driving up government debt borrowing costs in the world’s two largest economies.
While Devon Energy offers high free cash flow yields tied to WTI benchmarks, Chevron’s diversified model and dividend history present a more resilient long-term proposition for institutional investors.
TTEC Holdings reports Q1 2026 revenue decline but highlights improved retention rates and new AI Gateway platform capabilities
Analysts at BofA Securities have revised their outlook for Wix.com, citing elevated expenses from its Base44 acquisition and mixed first-quarter results.
Clearway Energy outlines expansion strategy including $2.4 billion Google investment and 7-8% cash flow growth target as digital infrastructure demand accelerates.
Home loan expenses have climbed sharply across North American and European markets, decoupling from central bank policy as the Middle East conflict weighs on credit conditions.
Americans face an estimated $40 billion in additional fuel expenditure as geopolitical tensions with Iran escalate, a figure that surpasses the estimated costs for repairing national bridges or overhauling air traffic control systems.