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Sandisk Soars on Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Amid AI Storage Boom
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Sandisk Soars on Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Amid AI Storage Boom

Sandisk shares jumped 7.3% to $913.56 following its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index, replacing software firm Atlassian. The move reflects investor rotation into AI infrastructure plays amid surging data storage demand.

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Oil Surge Over $100 Weighs on Futures as Earnings Season Begins
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Oil Surge Over $100 Weighs on Futures as Earnings Season Begins

U.S. stock futures retreated Monday as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel following stalled U.S.-Iran talks. Goldman Sachs reported strong earnings but shares fell premarket, while energy stocks gained.

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Asia Air Travel Stabilizes Amid Lingering Gulf Route Disruptions
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Asia Air Travel Stabilizes Amid Lingering Gulf Route Disruptions

Key Asian airports operated smoothly Monday, avoiding widespread shutdowns, though airlines continue to cut Gulf routes. Jet fuel shortages and longer flight paths are driving up operational expenses.

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U.S. Naval Blockade Sparks Oil Price Surge, Global Market Jitters
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U.S. Naval Blockade Sparks Oil Price Surge, Global Market Jitters

The U.S. imposition of a naval blockade on Iranian port traffic has triggered a sharp spike in global oil prices and a sell-off in U.S. stock futures, with Brent crude surging past $100 a barrel.

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Reverse Splits Dominate Nasdaq as Compliance Pressures Mount
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Reverse Splits Dominate Nasdaq as Compliance Pressures Mount

A surge of reverse stock splits hits Nasdaq-listed companies this week as firms like NextPlat and Cenntro seek to regain compliance, contrasting with recent forward splits from Booking Holdings and Powell Industries.

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Indian Markets Tumble as Oil Surge Sparks Inflation Fears
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Indian Markets Tumble as Oil Surge Sparks Inflation Fears

Indian equity benchmarks declined sharply on Monday, with the Sensex falling 703 points and the Nifty 50 dropping below 23,850, as crude oil surged past $100 a barrel following the collapse of US-Iran negotiations.

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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Indian Markets Tumble
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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Indian Markets Tumble

Indian equity markets opened sharply lower after the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations and heightened Middle East tensions sent crude oil prices soaring past $105 per barrel, intensifying inflation and currency pressures.

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Market Update: Tech Rotation, Mining Surges, and Valuation Gaps
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Market Update: Tech Rotation, Mining Surges, and Valuation Gaps

Markets on April 12, 2026, saw a notable rotation out of technology, creating opportunities in stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet. Meanwhile, Futu Holdings rallied but trades below intrinsic value, and G Mining Ventures soared despite valuation disparities.

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Lockheed Martin Clarifies No Direct F-35 Talks with India, Deal Remains Distant
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Lockheed Martin Clarifies No Direct F-35 Talks with India, Deal Remains Distant

Lockheed Martin confirmed it is not engaged in direct discussions with India regarding the F-35 fighter jet, stating any potential deal must follow official U.S. government channels. India has not initiated a formal acquisition process for the advanced aircraft.

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Geopolitics, Bank Earnings, and Inflation Data Set the Tone for Markets
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Geopolitics, Bank Earnings, and Inflation Data Set the Tone for Markets

Markets enter the week focused on geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a key slate of bank earnings, and fresh inflation data. The S&P 500 has nearly recouped losses from February's market shock.

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Archer Aviation Valuation Questioned Amid Steep Decline; Singapore Mid-Caps Shine
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Archer Aviation Valuation Questioned Amid Steep Decline; Singapore Mid-Caps Shine

Archer Aviation faces valuation scrutiny after shares drop 39% over three months. Meanwhile, Singapore's mid-cap stocks led by Frencken Group outperformed blue chips in Q1 2026.

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ASX 200 Posts Weekly Gain Despite Friday Dip, Middle East Tensions Linger
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ASX 200 Posts Weekly Gain Despite Friday Dip, Middle East Tensions Linger

Australian shares closed lower on Friday, trimming a robust weekly advance of 4.4%β€”the benchmark's best week since late 2022. Market sentiment remains cautious amid Middle East supply risks.

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