FTSE 100 Slides as Healthcare Stocks Weigh Despite Earnings Beats
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Slides as Healthcare Stocks Weigh Despite Earnings Beats

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% as healthcare giants AstraZeneca and GSK declined despite topping profit forecasts, while Lloyds Banking Group's profit jump failed to lift sentiment.

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AI Jitters Push Five Penny Tech Stocks into Spotlight
Markets Daniel Marsh

AI Jitters Push Five Penny Tech Stocks into Spotlight

Five US-listed penny tech stocks, including Fabric.AI and Kopin, are back in focus as AI-related market jitters hit the Nasdaq. New partnerships and financings fuel interest.

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Quantum Computing Stocks Face Pivotal Earnings in May 2026
Earnings James Calloway

Quantum Computing Stocks Face Pivotal Earnings in May 2026

IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc. report earnings in early May, with investors focused on revenue, bookings, and cash burn as the sector faces new IPOs and SPACs.

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Earnings Optimism Boosts Futures Ahead of Fed Decision
Earnings James Calloway

Earnings Optimism Boosts Futures Ahead of Fed Decision

U.S. stock futures edged up Wednesday as strong earnings from Seagate, Coca-Cola, and Bloom Energy offset geopolitical worries and AI spending concerns ahead of the Fed decision.

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AI Stocks Slide on OpenAI Jitters Ahead of Tech Earnings
Markets Daniel Marsh

AI Stocks Slide on OpenAI Jitters Ahead of Tech Earnings

AI stocks fell Tuesday after an OpenAI report on missed targets triggered declines in Oracle, CoreWeave, and chipmakers, ahead of earnings from major tech firms.

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Q2 2026 Growth Stocks: Big Tech's AI Spending Under Scrutiny
Earnings James Calloway

Q2 2026 Growth Stocks: Big Tech's AI Spending Under Scrutiny

Big Tech earnings this week will reveal if heavy AI investment is driving growth. Visa, T-Mobile, FICO, NXP, Corning, and Starbucks also feature on Q2 growth watchlists.

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Indian Markets Edge Higher Amid Oil Price Surge and Geopolitical Risks
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Markets Edge Higher Amid Oil Price Surge and Geopolitical Risks

Indian equities opened higher on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining over 0.5% each, even as Brent crude climbed to $111.97 on supply worries.

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Nasdaq Slides on AI Jitters; Visa, Starbucks Rally in After-Hours Trading
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nasdaq Slides on AI Jitters; Visa, Starbucks Rally in After-Hours Trading

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, with the Nasdaq down 0.9% as AI and chip shares sold off. In after-hours trading, Visa and Starbucks rallied on strong earnings, while oil prices climbed above $100.

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AST SpaceMobile Faces Dual Reality: FCC Green Light and Satellite Setback
Regulation James Calloway

AST SpaceMobile Faces Dual Reality: FCC Green Light and Satellite Setback

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 6.8% after losing its BlueBird 7 satellite in a launch failure, but the company secured FCC approval for a 248-satellite network. The May 11 Q1 update will be closely watched.

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AI Rally Stumbles as OpenAI Revenue Miss Hits Oracle, CoreWeave
Markets Daniel Marsh

AI Rally Stumbles as OpenAI Revenue Miss Hits Oracle, CoreWeave

Oracle and CoreWeave shares dropped after a report OpenAI missed revenue and user targets, fueling worries about AI demand and infrastructure spending.

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Robinhood Shares Slide as Crypto Revenue Tumbles, Earnings Miss Expectations
Earnings James Calloway

Robinhood Shares Slide as Crypto Revenue Tumbles, Earnings Miss Expectations

Robinhood shares dropped 6% after Q1 earnings missed estimates, as crypto trading revenue plunged 47% to $134 million, offsetting gains in options, equities, and event contracts.

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Bloom Energy Surges on Q1 Revenue Beat, AI-Driven Demand Lifts 2026 Forecast
Earnings James Calloway

Bloom Energy Surges on Q1 Revenue Beat, AI-Driven Demand Lifts 2026 Forecast

Bloom Energy reports Q1 revenue of $751.1M, up 130% YoY, and net profit of $70.7M. Shares rise 13% as AI data center demand boosts 2026 guidance to $3.8B.

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