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Ford Stock Surges on AI Energy Storage Deal, Analyst Upgrades
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Ford Stock Surges on AI Energy Storage Deal, Analyst Upgrades

Ford shares surged 16.8% in four sessions, fueled by a battery storage deal with EDF and analyst upgrades, as investors eye AI-driven energy demand.

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Rivian Shares Surge Ahead of R2 SUV Launch; NHTSA Probe Underway
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Rivian Shares Surge Ahead of R2 SUV Launch; NHTSA Probe Underway

Rivian shares closed at $16.30, up 7.24%, as the company prepares for R2 customer deliveries starting June 9. Meanwhile, NHTSA investigates potential rear toe-link defects on over 114,000 R1S and R1T vehicles.

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Clorox Stock Tumbles as CEO Steps Down for Health Reasons
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Clorox Stock Tumbles as CEO Steps Down for Health Reasons

Clorox shares dropped 6.4% Friday after CEO Linda Rendle said she would step down for health reasons, compounding worries about the company's sales and profit outlook.

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Clorox Shares Tumble 6% as CEO Resignation Adds to Investor Worries
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Clorox Shares Tumble 6% as CEO Resignation Adds to Investor Worries

Clorox shares dropped 6.4% on Friday after CEO Linda Rendle said she would step down for health reasons, adding to investor concerns about weak sales and a reduced profit outlook.

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Onto Innovation Shares Fluctuate as AI Momentum Faces Scrutiny
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Onto Innovation Shares Fluctuate as AI Momentum Faces Scrutiny

Onto Innovation shares ended the week lower at $258.24, down 0.2%, after a volatile week that saw a 4.6% jump Tuesday followed by three days of declines.

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HSBC Holds Near Peak as London Closes Week Up 1.4%
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HSBC Holds Near Peak as London Closes Week Up 1.4%

HSBC shares closed the shortened week up 1.4% in London, near recent highs. Q1 profit before tax was $10.1 billion, with revenue at $19.1 billion.

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BAT Shares Slide Ahead of H1 Trading Update
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BAT Shares Slide Ahead of H1 Trading Update

BAT shares fell 2.46% Friday to 4,591p, capping a 5.8% weekly drop, ahead of its Tuesday pre-close update. CEO Marroco will address investors as U.S. regulators signal a softer stance on vape rules.

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BP Boardroom Turmoil Deepens as Ousted Chairman Fights Back
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BP Boardroom Turmoil Deepens as Ousted Chairman Fights Back

BP shares dropped 5.3% last week after chairman Albert Manifold was ousted, triggering reports of deeper boardroom clashes and raising questions about the company's turnaround.

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Rolls-Royce Stock Rises for Fourth Day, Faces Key Resistance
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Rolls-Royce Stock Rises for Fourth Day, Faces Key Resistance

Rolls-Royce shares extended gains for a fourth straight session, closing at 1,337.40p. The stock remains below its February high as traders watch upcoming dividend and aviation trends.

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TSX Advances as Tech and Gold Rally Mask Economic Weakness
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TSX Advances as Tech and Gold Rally Mask Economic Weakness

Canada's S&P/TSX Composite gained 0.7% on Friday, closing May up 2.4% and near record highs, driven by tech and gold stocks despite weak GDP data.

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Asia Markets Mixed as AI Rally Boosts Japan and Taiwan, India Slips
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Asia Markets Mixed as AI Rally Boosts Japan and Taiwan, India Slips

Asian markets closed mixed on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei surging 2.53% on AI optimism, while India's Sensex fell 1.44% amid inflation concerns. Taiwan raised its 2026 GDP forecast to 9.64%.

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Indian Equities End Week Sharply Lower; Nifty Below 23,550
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Indian Equities End Week Sharply Lower; Nifty Below 23,550

Indian equities dropped sharply on Friday, with the Nifty 50 falling 1.5% and the Sensex losing over 1,000 points, as monsoon worries and foreign selling weighed on sentiment.