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Arm Beats Estimates, Targets $15B Market
Arm, the leading chip‑design firm, posted March‑quarter earnings that beat forecasts and delivered record‑breaking revenue and profit for the quarter and full year. Analysts note the company’s high‑pr
S&P 500 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Energy Prices Rise
Corporate America delivered strong earnings in Q1, with 84% of S&P 500 firms beating forecasts, as rising energy prices and the Iran war‑related inflation and sentiment headwinds fail to derail profit
Robinhood Ventures Fund IPO draws 150k+ retail
Robinhood’s new Ventures Fund I, listed on the NYSE, opened private‑market exposure to retail investors, drawing more than 150,000 participants in its IPO. The fund’s portfolio—spanning Stripe, Oura,
AI pressures private equity, prompting Q1 markdowns
AI is turning into a major headache for private‑equity firms that have heavily invested in enterprise software. The sector is responding with first‑quarter equity markdowns and debt renegotiations to
US Senate Advances CLARITY Act for $3.2T Crypto Market
After the GENIUS Act sparked a 49% surge in stablecoins and pulled institutional capital back to the United States, lawmakers are pushing the CLARITY Act to bring the $3.2 trillion crypto market under
Traders shorted $920M oil before Iran peace report
Oil prices plunged after reports emerged that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a peace deal, sparking scrutiny over unusually large short positions opened just before the news broke.
Shell’s $3.5B Buyback Boosts 17% Yield Put Play
Even as Iran’s maritime pressure and U.S. blockades keep the Strait of Hormuz volatile, the waterway remains officially open, sustaining a “higher‑for‑longer” oil price backdrop. Shell’s integrated mo
AMD Shares Surge 16% to Record High on AI Revenue Beat
AMD's shares surged 16% to a record high after the company posted stronger‑than‑expected data‑center revenue and lifted its full‑year guidance, underscoring AI‑driven demand. Reuters, CNBC, and Invest
S&P 500, Nasdaq Record Highs on AI Surge, Iran Peace
U.S. stock indices surged to record levels on May 6, driven by strong AI chip earnings and fresh optimism over a possible U.S.–Iran peace deal, while oil prices fell on the news.
US Earnings Surge 28% YoY, S&P 500 Hits Record Highs
US corporate earnings are surging, propelling the S&P 500 to fresh record highs even as geopolitical flashpoints in Iran and the Israel‑Lebanon front calm. First‑quarter profit growth is projected at
ADP reports 109K April jobs, beating forecast
ADP’s April payroll report showed a 109,000‑job surge, outpacing expectations and reinforcing a labor market that remains tight despite high inflation. The data bolsters the Fed’s decision to keep rat
Morning Minute: Crypto Majors Rally, Oil Falls on Renewed Peace Hopes
Trump’s pause of the Iran‑related “Project Freedom” sparked a sharp market swing: oil slumped below $100 and Bitcoin surged past $82k, pulling altcoins like ZEC and TON higher. At the same time, Coinb
Palantir Q1 Revenue Jumps 85%, BofA Stays Bullish
Bank of America reiterated a $255 Buy target on Palantir after Q1 revenue jumped 85% to $1.63 billion, driven by 133% U.S. commercial growth and 84% U.S. government growth.
Bullish Buys Equiniti for $4.2B, Boosts Tokenization
Bullish’s $4.2 billion purchase of Equiniti sparked an 11% stock surge and gave the crypto platform a regulated foothold in shareholder‑record keeping, covering a third of the S&P 500. Analysts diverg
Samsung Reaches $1 Trillion, Lifts Korea’s Stock Market
Samsung Electronics broke the $1 trillion market‑cap barrier, sparking a surge in South Korea’s stock market as AI‑driven chip demand fuels earnings growth across the region’s semiconductor leaders an
Bitcoin Faces $84k Test, $50k Crash Risk
Bitcoin is on the brink of a pivotal test at roughly $84,000. TradingShot warns that a failure at this level could trigger a slide to $50,000, echoing the 2022 bear‑market pattern, while Cryptic Trade
Bitcoin Surges to $82,000 on Geopolitical Calm
Bitcoin surged past $82,000 as geopolitical de-escalation comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio weakened the dollar and lifted risk assets, while altcoins like ZEC and DASH posted strong g
Tech Earnings Push S&P 500 & Nasdaq to Record Highs
Tech earnings are fueling a market surge, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both scaling new all‑time highs on May 5, 2026. Chip‑stock momentum and strong corporate results lifted futures across the board,
Disney Beats Estimates, Shares Rise 7% on Streaming, Parks
Disney posted $25.17 billion in quarterly revenue, beating Wall Street expectations, as streaming and theme parks drove growth in the first earnings report under new CEO Josh D'Amaro, sending shares u
Ryan Cohen Claims Financing to Acquire eBay for $56bn
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen says he can fund a $56 billion bid for eBay, proposing a half‑cash, half‑stock offer and a shareholder equity rollover to bridge the financing gap despite GameStop's $11bn valu
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