May Market Turmoil: 5 Inflation Hedges That Hold Their Ground
Markets Daniel Marsh

May Market Turmoil: 5 Inflation Hedges That Hold Their Ground

As oil tops $126 and inflation accelerates, short-term Treasuries, TIPS, gold, silver, and select real assets are proving resilient. The Fed's PCE index rose 3.5% year-over-year in March.

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Tech, Energy, and Autos in Focus as Markets Open Amid Inflation Jitters
Markets Daniel Marsh

Tech, Energy, and Autos in Focus as Markets Open Amid Inflation Jitters

U.S. stocks open at record highs Monday, but March inflation surged and factory input costs hit a four-year peak. Oil prices rose on Strait of Hormuz tensions, while Spirit Airlines ceased operations.

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Nasdaq-100 ETF Up 1.1% as Seagate Surges; Intel and Viavi Also Rally
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nasdaq-100 ETF Up 1.1% as Seagate Surges; Intel and Viavi Also Rally

The Nasdaq-100 ETF QQQ advanced 1.1% on May 1, driven by a 5.9% jump in Seagate Technology (STX) and strong gains in Apple, Microsoft, and Intel. Viavi Solutions surged 14% on earnings.

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Nasdaq Breaks 25,000 as S&P 500 Reaches New Peak
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nasdaq Breaks 25,000 as S&P 500 Reaches New Peak

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new records, driven by robust Q1 earnings. GameStop shares rose on reports of a potential eBay offer.

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McDonald's Shares Dip Ahead of Earnings, New Drink Launch
Earnings James Calloway

McDonald's Shares Dip Ahead of Earnings, New Drink Launch

McDonald's shares slipped 2.37% on Friday as investors await Q1 earnings and a new beverage launch. The company is rolling out six specialty drinks and adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 U.S. locations.

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Strategy Inc. Holds STRC Dividend at 11.5%, Shareholders Vote on Semi-Monthly Payouts
Crypto Sarah Chen

Strategy Inc. Holds STRC Dividend at 11.5%, Shareholders Vote on Semi-Monthly Payouts

Strategy Inc. keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% and sets $0.958333333 per-share payout. Shareholders vote on switching to semi-monthly dividends, with results at June 8 meeting.

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Markets Daniel Marsh

JetBlue Gains on Hopes of Spirit Shutdown; Fuel Costs Still Bite

JetBlue shares rose 4.4% Friday amid speculation that a Spirit Airlines shutdown could ease competition, despite the airline posting a wider Q1 loss and grappling with higher fuel expenses.

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Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Records as Apple Earnings Trump Oil Worries

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, powered by Apple's strong earnings, while the Dow fell. Oil prices eased but remained above $100 a barrel.

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eBay Shares Surge on Q1 Beat and GameStop Acquisition Rumors
Earnings James Calloway

eBay Shares Surge on Q1 Beat and GameStop Acquisition Rumors

eBay shares rose 9% in extended trading following a Q1 earnings beat and reports that GameStop may make a bid for the online marketplace.

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DocuSign Shares Gain 4% as AI Contract Platform Faces Key Earnings Test
Earnings James Calloway

DocuSign Shares Gain 4% as AI Contract Platform Faces Key Earnings Test

DocuSign shares climbed 4.3% as the company gears up to report fiscal Q1 results, with the market watching for signs of traction from its AI-driven contract platform.

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Vanguard Discloses 5.34% Passive Stake in Kraft Heinz Ahead of Q1 Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Vanguard Discloses 5.34% Passive Stake in Kraft Heinz Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Vanguard Capital Management disclosed a 5.34% passive stake in Kraft Heinz (KHC), owning 63.3 million shares, ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report on May 6.

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Zscaler Shares Surge 7% Amid Broader Software Rally Despite Analyst Price Target Reduction
Technology Sarah Chen

Zscaler Shares Surge 7% Amid Broader Software Rally Despite Analyst Price Target Reduction

Zscaler shares rose 7% to $139.81 on Friday, driven by a broader software rally after Atlassian raised its forecast, despite a price-target cut by Citizens JMP.

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