The three major U.S. stock indexes moved higher by midday Thursday, though the gains were uneven. The themes of the day were earnings reports, oil prices, and artificial intelligence (AI). As usual, right? The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +1.77%) led with a 1.3% advance as of 1:08 p.m. ET, buoyed by a double-digit surge

📌 Top story — scroll down for more updates Today’s Lunchtime News 1:10 pm — NVDA -4.1% Nvidia (NVDA 4.17%) shares fell more than 4% as investors weighed mounting competitive pressure from hyperscalers building and selling their own AI chips, even as other chipmakers climbed. Hyperscaler encroachment: On its earnings call Wednesday, Amazon (AMZN 0.44%)

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alphabet‘s stock surged more than 5% on Thursday, while Meta shares plunged 10%, as investors digested Wednesday’s first-quarter earnings results, which included plans to up the ante on artificial intelligence spending. It is pacing to be Meta’s worst day since October

Gas prices are well above $4, ceasefire negotiations are on ice and airlines are warning that they’re running out of jet fuel. So, it sure seems odd that stocks are at record highs. Blame CNN. No, really. Not for world events or the machinations of the markets, but for the perception that those two things

There’s one thing for sure about the stock market: It will always be volatile. Always has been, always will be — it’s part of its DNA. Unfortunately, part of that volatility involves stock prices dropping, but it doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. Market dips can be a great time to buy good

U.S. tech stocks have had a long run of success. In the past five years, the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index has gained 97%, outperforming the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which is up 72%. What if you could do even better than that 97% gain? The ProShares UltraPro QQQ (NASDAQ: TQQQ) offers investors a unique way to

Most investors see Brookfield Corporation (BN 2.40%) as an asset manager. That’s not wrong, but it misses what the business is becoming. Brookfield Corporation isn’t just managing capital anymore. It’s building a system that can generate, control, and reinvest capital within its own ecosystem — a model that increasingly resembles how Berkshire Hathaway compounds wealth

A lot has happened since the beginning of April. The US sent a spacecraft around the moon and back. They had Coachella (twice) and also Stagecoach. Spirit Airlines was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy, and now the US government wants to bail it out. Life comes at you fast. Loading audio narration… When you

Market Closed – Japan Exchange 02:30:00 2026-04-30 am EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 6,101.00 JPY -4.36% -0.86% +15.68% Published on 04/30/2026 at 04:39 am EDT Reuters © Reuters – 2026 DurationAuto.2 months3 months6 months9 months1 year2 years5 years10 yearsMax. PeriodDayWeek Toyota Tsusho Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the trading of various products,

As the UK market grapples with the impact of weak trade data from China, reflected in the recent dip of the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid global economic uncertainties. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, providing a buffer against market volatility while

OSB GROUP PLC LEI: 213800ZBKL9BHSL2K459 Published: 30.04.2026 OSB GROUP PLCTrading update for the first quarter to 31 March 2026 OSB GROUP PLC (the Group), the specialist lending and retail savings group, today issues its trading update for the period from 1 January 2026 to date. The Group delivered a resilient financial performance combined with strategic

As global markets navigate geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, the Asian stock market remains a focal point for investors seeking opportunities amidst uncertainty. With China’s steady growth trajectory and Japan’s mixed returns, identifying undervalued stocks in this region could offer potential value as these economies adjust to ongoing challenges. In such an environment, a good

A well-received quarterly earnings report was the catalyst behind Stride (LRN +2.79%) stock’s leap into positive territory on Wednesday. Shares of the educational services company rose by nearly 3%, contrasting well with the slight decline of the benchmark S&P 500 index. Earning from learning Stride released its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results after market close on

The Australian share market is experiencing a downturn, with a projected 0.7% drop marking seven consecutive days of declines, bringing the index to approximately 8,600 points. Amidst these challenging conditions, investors often look towards penny stocks for their potential to offer growth opportunities at lower price points. Although the term “penny stocks” may seem dated,

Bill Ackman finds himself having an IPO day. The dual IPO of asset manager Pershing Square Inc. and his closed-end fund Pershing Square USA is slated to haul in $5 billion, toward the low end of his original $5 billion to $10 billion target. Institutional investors are covering 85% of the deal. The combined offering

Prominent biotech Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) loomed large on the stock market on Wednesday. It published its latest set of quarterly earnings, and investors greeted the estimates-beating numbers by piling into the stock, despite a notable guidance cut. By the end of the trading day, Biogen’s shares had gained 6%. Growth in the bottle Biogen’s total

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said the bar for technology stocks has shifted and simply beating earnings is no longer enough to sustain a rally. “When it comes to tech companies, it’s not enough just to beat and raise anymore,” said the “Mad Money” host. “You need a shortage, or else your stock’s not gonna get much