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Fed, ECB, BoE, SNB Hold Rates Amid Iran Energy Shock
A surge in energy prices triggered by the Iran conflict is forcing the Fed, ECB, BoE and SNB to keep rates on hold, balancing heightened inflation risk against slowing global growth.
Bitcoin logs 8‑day winning streak, echoes 2022 rally
Bitcoin logged its first eight‑day winning streak in four years, climbing from $68k to above $75k, a pattern historically linked to modest upside but also to sharp pullbacks during bear‑market cycles.
Oracle’s Cloud Revenue Jumps 44% as Debt Swells to $124B
Oracle’s shares surged 9% after the company posted a 44% year‑over‑year jump in cloud revenue, while its debt rose sharply, highlighting a growth‑debt trade‑off for investors as it also lifted its for
ASX Rises as RBA's 5-4 Split Cuts May Hike Odds to 25%
Australian shares climbed after the Reserve Bank of Australia's surprise 5-4 split rate-hike decision sharply reduced market expectations of another increase in May, though a leading analyst warned th
JM Financial Sees 25% Upside in Tilaknagar Industries
JM Financial has issued a Buy call on Tilaknagar Industries (TIL) with a target implying 25% upside, citing the company's Pernod Ricard–acquired Imperial Blue brand, premiumisation push, and ascent in
Bitcoin hits $75k as rally surges, ETFs draw $767M
Bitcoin briefly breached $75,000, but the rally was driven by derivatives and ETF inflows rather than fresh spot buying, while other major cryptos posted double‑digit gains and the Fed’s upcoming rate
Asia stocks rebound on US tech gains, central banks in
Asian equities are attempting a rebound, lifted by US tech gains but hampered by high oil prices and rising US‑Iran tensions. Central banks, especially the RBA and BOJ, are in focus as their policy mo
Dow S&P 500 Nasdaq futures dip after bounce
After a brief bounce helped by falling oil prices, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures slipped, as investors brace for the Fed’s upcoming rate decision and lingering geopolitical tensions. Nvidia’s bold c
CytomX Shares Surge 44% on Phase 1 Tumor Shrinkage Data
CytomX Therapeutics’ stock jumped 44% after Phase 1 data showed up to 32% tumor response and seven‑month progression‑free survival in metastatic colorectal cancer, prompting investor enthusiasm despit
Bitcoin hits $74,508 as ETFs fuel rally; SPX eyes 6,550
Bitcoin surged to $74,508 as mid‑size wallets and ETF inflows signal renewed buying power, yet analysts warn of bear traps and a possible dip back to $60k. At the same time, the S&P 500 shows downside
OpenSea pushes back SEA token launch, cuts fees to 0%
OpenSea’s co‑founder Devin Finzer announced the SEA token launch will be postponed beyond the March 30 schedule, citing tough market conditions and a need for a fully prepared rollout, and to protect
Upstart stock jumps after BTIG upgrade, sees 55% upside
BTIG upgraded Upstart to a buy rating, sending the shares up 5.4% as the fintech’s pending banking charter is expected to slash private‑credit risk, cut costs and deliver up to 55% upside.
Dow climbs ~400 points as oil slips below $95
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged roughly 400 points on Monday, snapping a three‑week losing streak while oil prices slipped back under $95 per barrel as investors breathed a sigh of relief.
Stocks rise as Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq gain on Hormuz
U.S. stocks climbed Monday—Dow +0.8%, S&P 500 +0.9%, Nasdaq +1%—as traders hoped the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and watched oil’s $100‑plus surge pressure Fed policy. While Brent held above $102, W
Eli Lilly Stock Down 8% as $900B Valuation Concerns
Eli Lilly’s shares have slipped about 8% this year as investors grapple with a $900 billion valuation that many view as over‑priced, despite the company’s strong growth from GLP‑1 drugs and a new weig
S&P 500 Rally Nears End as Goldman Warns of Bear Risk
Goldman Sachs warns that bear‑market risk is mounting as the S&P 500’s rally may be nearing its end, while market‑watching outlets flag war‑driven oil volatility and three strategic trade ideas to nav
Bitcoin hits $74.5k as oil falls, AI deal boosts crypto
Bitcoin surged to $74,500, up nearly 4% in a day, as oil prices fell and a $27 bn AI compute partnership lifted crypto‑related stocks, while tokenized assets hit a record $28.9 bn in May.
2027 Social Security COLA 2.8% as Oil Prices Surge
The 2027 Social Security cost‑of‑living adjustment will be based on third‑quarter 2026 inflation, but analysts warn that soaring oil prices amid the Iran conflict could push the CPI—and thus the COLA—
Abra to Go Public in $750M SPAC Merger
Crypto wealth management platform Abra announced plans to go public through a SPAC merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp III at a $750 million pre-money equity value, with the combined entity to
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise amid Hormuz, Fed, AI
Wall Street futures nudged higher as investors balance soaring oil prices from the Hormuz blockage, an upcoming Fed rate decision, and a wave of AI‑centric corporate moves—from Nvidia’s conference to
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