Hims & Hers Soars on FDA Catalyst as Omnicell Underperforms
Technology Sarah Chen

Hims & Hers Soars on FDA Catalyst as Omnicell Underperforms

Hims & Hers Health shares surged nearly 9% Monday, extending a strong weekly gain ahead of its May earnings report and a key FDA meeting on peptides. Omnicell reported mixed Q4 results with a net loss.

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Broadcom's AI Surge Faces Test as Google Explores Marvell Chip Deal
Technology Sarah Chen

Broadcom's AI Surge Faces Test as Google Explores Marvell Chip Deal

Broadcom shares declined after reports surfaced that Google is in discussions with Marvell Technology for new AI chips, potentially impacting Broadcom's custom silicon business. Despite this, Broadcom's AI revenue soared 106% last quarter to $8.4 billion.

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Gold Retreats as Dollar Strength, Oil Surge Cloud $5,000 Outlook
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Retreats as Dollar Strength, Oil Surge Cloud $5,000 Outlook

Gold declined on Monday, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and a sharp jump in oil prices. The rally in crude, driven by renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, shifted market focus toward inflation risks, undermining bullion's traditional safe-haven appeal.

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Boeing Showcases Chinook Drone Tech as Commercial Recovery Hinges on Q1 Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Boeing Showcases Chinook Drone Tech as Commercial Recovery Hinges on Q1 Earnings

Boeing is promoting advanced drone and autonomy features for its Chinook helicopter as investors await first-quarter earnings, with the commercial division's recovery and production targets under the microscope.

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Lilly Acquires Kelonia in $7B Bet on In-Body CAR-T Cancer Therapy
Technology Sarah Chen

Lilly Acquires Kelonia in $7B Bet on In-Body CAR-T Cancer Therapy

Eli Lilly will purchase Kelonia Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $7 billion, gaining an experimental in-body CAR-T therapy for blood cancer. Lilly shares rose 2.5% on the news.

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7-Eleven to Shutter 645 Stores, Delays North American IPO Amid Strategic Shift
Earnings James Calloway

7-Eleven to Shutter 645 Stores, Delays North American IPO Amid Strategic Shift

Seven & i Holdings plans to close 645 7-Eleven stores in North America in fiscal 2026 while opening 205 new locations, reducing its total footprint. The company has postponed its planned North American IPO to fiscal 2027 or beyond.

Oil Surge, Strait Disruption Rattle Markets Ahead of Earnings
Markets Daniel Marsh

Oil Surge, Strait Disruption Rattle Markets Ahead of Earnings

U.S. equity futures declined and oil prices surged after a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, reviving inflation concerns as a heavy earnings week begins.

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XRP Holds Steady Near $1.40 Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Solana Integration
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP Holds Steady Near $1.40 Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Solana Integration

XRP traded sideways near $1.40 early Monday, showing resilience as broader markets turned cautious. The token's market capitalization remained around $87 billion with $3 billion in daily volume.

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Bitcoin Retreats Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Oil Surge
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Retreats Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Oil Surge

Bitcoin declined alongside broader risk assets Monday, slipping below $75,000 as renewed Middle East tensions and a surging oil price prompted investor caution. Major altcoins including Ether also traded lower.

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ASX 200 Holds Steady Near 9,000 as Bank Provisions and Refinery Woes Weigh
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX 200 Holds Steady Near 9,000 as Bank Provisions and Refinery Woes Weigh

Australian shares saw muted gains on Monday, with the benchmark index rising marginally as strength in gold miners countered weakness in financials and energy. The market remains cautious amid rising credit provisions and geopolitical oil price pressures.

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FTSE 100 Retreats on Renewed Middle East Tensions, Energy Stocks Gain
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Retreats on Renewed Middle East Tensions, Energy Stocks Gain

London's FTSE 100 declined on Monday, pressured by a spike in oil prices following escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Energy sector stocks advanced, while travel and financial shares sold off.

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Brent Crude Surges 6% as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Brent Crude Surges 6% as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Oil prices rebounded sharply Monday after a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel heightened fears over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. Brent crude jumped over 6% to approximately $95.90 a barrel.

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