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Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
While recent coverage has highlighted Iran’s Strait closure and Japan’s defense spending, the Bank of England now faces the inflationary fallout of the Iran war, warning that soaring oil prices could
Meta Stock Falls Sharply After Strong Earnings. What’s Dragging It Down. - Barron's
Meta posted a solid earnings beat but its shares tumbled after the company lifted its 2026 AI capex forecast to $125‑$145 bn, a move that undercut the broader tech rally. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s stock
Alphabet, Amazon Earnings Trigger S&P 500 Futures Drop
Alphabet and Amazon’s earnings reports triggered a sell‑off in tech‑heavy stocks, sending S&P 500 futures down from above the 7,100‑point mark. CNBC, Investing.com and Investor’s Business Daily all no
Private credit fears loom large over Europe’s banks this earnings season
European banks are under pressure as private‑credit risks resurface: Barclays disclosed a £15 billion exposure and a £228 million loss tied to the collapse of Market Financial Solutions, while Santand
European markets tumble as oil prices surge; ECB and BOE decisions ahead
European equities slid as Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel after an Axios report that the U.S. Central Command is briefing President Trump on possible military action against Iran. The price spik
Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high
Bitcoin slipped to $75,633 as Brent crude surged 7.1% to $126, the highest intraday level in four years, after reports that Trump would be briefed on new U.S. military options against Iran. The oil pr
Google Cloud Hits 18% of Alphabet Revenue
Google Cloud posted 63% revenue growth to $20 billion in Q1 2026, lifting its share of Alphabet's total business to 18% and marking a structural shift in a company long defined by search advertising.
Cramer: Tech Wins Need Supply Shortages, Not Earnings
Jim Cramer argues the tech market now rewards supply‑constrained firms over sheer size, as mega‑caps like Meta see price drops despite strong growth. In contrast, companies such as Seagate, Bloom Ener
Bitcoin recovery stalls after Fed holds interest rates, citing ‘uncertainty’ in Middle East
Bitcoin’s price stalled near $76,000 after the Fed’s expected rate hold, with the market reacting to a sell‑the‑news dip and heightened Middle‑East tension. While Hyblock sees a quick rebound and stro
Meta Posts Fastest Revenue Growth Since 2021. The Stock Is Sliding Anyway. - Investor's Business Daily
Meta posted its strongest revenue growth since 2021, but its shares fell as Iranian internet outages trimmed user numbers and the company raised its AI spend to $125‑$145 billion. Meanwhile, Microsoft
Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet Report AI Revenue
Earnings from the four biggest US tech firms show AI is delivering double‑digit revenue growth, but also inflating operating expenses. Microsoft’s shares jumped after a 30% surge in AI cloud sales, wh
Amazon Q1 Profit Jumps 76% to $30.3B on Anthropic
Amazon reported Q1 2026 profit of $30.3 billion, up 76% year over year, with the company's investment in AI firm Anthropic credited as a key driver — even as Amazon continues committing billions to AI
Qualcomm quarterly forecast underwhelms, but CEO hopeful smartphone market will rebound
Qualcomm’s Q3 outlook fell short of Wall Street, but CEO Cristiano Amon says the smartphone market has hit its bottom and will rebound, buoyed by a strong licensing business and a new push into data‑c
Meta Beats Q1 Earnings but Stock Drops 7% on Capex Hike
Meta topped Q1 CY2026 revenue and earnings estimates, but a raised full-year capital spending outlook and a miss on daily active users sent shares down 7.1% immediately after the report.
Meta Lifts 2026 Capex to $145B, Shares Slide 6%
Meta raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast by up to $10 billion, lifting the range to $125-145 billion as it doubles down on AI infrastructure, sending shares down more than 6% in extended trad
White House Plans to Re‑authorize Anthropic's Mythos
The White House is moving to restore Anthropic’s AI tools for federal use, drafting guidance that would let agencies sidestep the Pentagon’s 'supply chain risk' ban and tap the powerful Mythos model.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Pares Losses, Powell Notes Resilient Economy; Mag 7 Earnings Loom (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily
The market stayed near historic highs, with the S&P 500 above 7,100 and Nasdaq extending its longest winning streak since 1992, even as oil price spikes sparked modest index dips. Fed Chair Jerome Pow
SanDisk Overvalued, 32% Stock Drop
SanDisk’s shares have exploded 3,000% in a year, prompting analysts to flag severe overvaluation. 24/7 Wall St. predicts a 32% price correction, while Morgan Stanley lifts its forecasts and a stock sp
Big Tech Earnings Set to Swing Market
Wall Street ended mixed on April 29 as the Dow and S&P 500 slipped amid a sudden oil price surge, while investors brace for upcoming Big Tech earnings that could swing the market. Reuters notes the br
Hyperscaler results pose major test for AI-driven US stock market - Yahoo Finance
Microsoft, Meta, and Google are each committing billions of dollars to AI, pushing overall AI spending to a record high. The surge is prompting traders to brace for $800 billion of earnings‑related ma
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