Stocks Retreat as Oil Surge, Fed Jitters Undercut Rally
Markets Daniel Marsh

Stocks Retreat as Oil Surge, Fed Jitters Undercut Rally

Major U.S. equity indices turned lower Tuesday afternoon, surrendering morning advances as climbing crude prices and bond yields introduced fresh uncertainty. The S&P 500 declined 0.32% to 7,086.48.

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NVIDIA Stock Dips on Google's AI Chip Ambitions, Inference Market in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

NVIDIA Stock Dips on Google's AI Chip Ambitions, Inference Market in Focus

NVIDIA shares declined Tuesday following reports that Google is negotiating with Marvell Technology on new AI processors, signaling major cloud providers' efforts to reduce reliance on NVDA's dominant hardware. The stock drop trimmed NVIDIA's market capitalization to approximately $4.53 trillion.

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AT&T and Citi Enhance Co-Branded Card with New Perks, Targets Verizon Rivalry
Markets Daniel Marsh

AT&T and Citi Enhance Co-Branded Card with New Perks, Targets Verizon Rivalry

AT&T and Citigroup have refreshed the AT&T Points Plus World Mastercard, introducing enhanced rewards on AT&T purchases, eliminating foreign transaction fees, and maintaining up to $240 in annual statement credits. The update is available to both new and existing cardholders.

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Citi Wealth Partners with Advyzon for Global Unified Managed Account Platform
Technology Sarah Chen

Citi Wealth Partners with Advyzon for Global Unified Managed Account Platform

Citi Wealth is teaming up with technology provider Advyzon to introduce a worldwide unified managed account platform starting in late 2026. The system will consolidate various investment vehicles, including alternatives, into single accounts.

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Technology Sarah Chen

Navitas Stock Soars on AI Power Demand Ahead of Earnings

Navitas Semiconductor stock jumped almost 20% Tuesday as investors bet on its power semiconductors for AI data centers. The company will report first-quarter earnings on May 5.

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Vanguard Executes Major ETF Splits to Boost Investor Accessibility
Markets Daniel Marsh

Vanguard Executes Major ETF Splits to Boost Investor Accessibility

Vanguard has implemented share splits across five of its prominent equity index ETFs, significantly reducing individual share prices to improve accessibility for retail investors without altering the underlying fund values.

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U.S. Stocks Retreat on Apple Leadership Shift, Fed Hearing, and Iran Deal Uncertainty
Markets Daniel Marsh

U.S. Stocks Retreat on Apple Leadership Shift, Fed Hearing, and Iran Deal Uncertainty

Major U.S. equity indices declined Tuesday, pressured by Apple's CEO transition, policy uncertainty from a Federal Reserve confirmation hearing, and geopolitical tensions ahead of a key Middle East ceasefire expiration. Strong results from UnitedHealth helped cushion the downturn.

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Lilly's $7B Kelonia Buy Targets In Vivo CAR-T Cancer Therapy
Technology Sarah Chen

Lilly's $7B Kelonia Buy Targets In Vivo CAR-T Cancer Therapy

Eli Lilly will purchase Kelonia Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $7 billion, gaining an in vivo CAR-T therapy currently in Phase 1 trials for multiple myeloma.

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POET Technologies Surges on Tax Resolution and Strategic Shift
Technology Sarah Chen

POET Technologies Surges on Tax Resolution and Strategic Shift

POET Technologies shares jumped significantly for a second consecutive session following clarity on U.S. shareholder tax status and a proposed corporate relocation. The optical interconnect specialist also reported a major production order and new AI partnership.

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Rocket Lab Gains on Analyst Upgrades and Defense Budget Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

Rocket Lab Gains on Analyst Upgrades and Defense Budget Focus

Rocket Lab shares advanced Tuesday following analyst price target increases and details of Pentagon space defense spending in the 2027 budget request. The company recently closed a key acquisition and holds a backlog exceeding $2 billion.

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Social Security May 2026 Disbursement Calendar Reveals Extended Payment Gaps
Economy Daniel Marsh

Social Security May 2026 Disbursement Calendar Reveals Extended Payment Gaps

Some Social Security recipients will experience a 35-day interval between April and May 2026 payments, with the first regular May distribution scheduled for May 13. Benefit amounts, which increased 2.8% for 2026, remain unaffected by the timing adjustment.

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Spirit Airlines Seeks Federal Equity Stake to Avoid Liquidation
Markets Daniel Marsh

Spirit Airlines Seeks Federal Equity Stake to Avoid Liquidation

Spirit Airlines is negotiating a potential federal equity investment to secure emergency funding, with rising jet fuel expenses threatening its solvency. The budget carrier faces liquidation risk without immediate relief.

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