QVC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Slash $5.3 Billion in Debt
Markets Daniel Marsh

QVC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Slash $5.3 Billion in Debt

QVC Group has initiated a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to cut its debt load by over $5 billion. The company plans to maintain operations for its QVC and HSN brands throughout the restructuring process.

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Strait of Hormuz Reopening Sinks Oil, Fuels Stock Rally
Markets Daniel Marsh

Strait of Hormuz Reopening Sinks Oil, Fuels Stock Rally

Oil prices tumbled and U.S. equity indices surged to new highs after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic during a ceasefire. Shipping companies and the U.S. Navy, however, warned of ongoing risks.

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Intel Shares Reach 26-Year High Ahead of Critical Earnings Report
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Shares Reach 26-Year High Ahead of Critical Earnings Report

Intel's stock price climbed to levels not seen since the dot-com era, fueled by strategic AI deals and a $14.2 billion asset repurchase. The chipmaker's turnaround narrative now faces a crucial test with upcoming quarterly earnings.

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Figma Shares Drop as AI Rivalry Intensifies, Valuation Gap Narrows
Technology Sarah Chen

Figma Shares Drop as AI Rivalry Intensifies, Valuation Gap Narrows

Figma shares declined sharply following the launch of Anthropic's Claude Design AI tool, intensifying competition in the design software sector. A new valuation analysis suggests the stock may be overvalued as investors weigh AI's impact on growth.

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Stocks Soar as Strait of Hormuz Truce Eases Oil Prices, Lifting Rate-Cut Hopes
Markets Daniel Marsh

Stocks Soar as Strait of Hormuz Truce Eases Oil Prices, Lifting Rate-Cut Hopes

Major U.S. equity indices surged to new highs Friday after Iran confirmed the Strait of Hormuz would remain open during a 10-day truce, pushing oil prices lower and reviving expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.

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Oklo Jumps on White House Space Nuclear Push and Board Expansion
Markets Daniel Marsh

Oklo Jumps on White House Space Nuclear Push and Board Expansion

Oklo's stock climbed 8.5% to $69.69 following a White House memo accelerating space-reactor programs and a board overhaul adding industry veterans. The rally lifted peers like NuScale and BWX Technologies.

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AMC Soars on Record Easter Box Office, Debt Concerns Linger
Markets Daniel Marsh

AMC Soars on Record Easter Box Office, Debt Concerns Linger

AMC Entertainment shares jumped nearly 20% following a record Easter weekend box office, though the theater chain continues to grapple with significant debt and stock volatility.

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Chevron Shares Slide as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Weighs on Oil
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Chevron Shares Slide as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Weighs on Oil

Chevron shares dropped 3.8% Friday, pressured by falling oil prices after Iran confirmed the Strait of Hormuz remained open. The decline overshadowed a favorable Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana litigation.

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S&P 500 Soars as Oil Plunges on Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 Soars as Oil Plunges on Strait of Hormuz Reopening

The S&P 500 surged 1.2% to a record 7,115 while Brent crude oil plummeted over 11% below $88 per barrel after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz would remain open during the Lebanon ceasefire, shifting investor focus toward potential Federal Reserve easing.

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Alphabet's AI Spending Surge Draws Investor Scrutiny Ahead of Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Alphabet's AI Spending Surge Draws Investor Scrutiny Ahead of Earnings

Alphabet shares traded near $337 as investors await its April 29 earnings, with attention on a potential capital expenditure surge to $185 billion for 2026 and recent AI chip deals.

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Broadcom Gains on Meta AI Chip Extension, Goldman Reaffirms Bullish Stance
Technology Sarah Chen

Broadcom Gains on Meta AI Chip Extension, Goldman Reaffirms Bullish Stance

Broadcom shares advanced following Goldman Sachs reiterating a buy rating and $480 target, driven by Meta's expanded AI chip agreement through 2029. The firm continues securing major custom silicon deals.

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XRP Surges on ETF Inflows and Ripple's Korean Bond Initiative
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP Surges on ETF Inflows and Ripple's Korean Bond Initiative

XRP gained 2.5% to $1.44, buoyed by $17 million in ETF inflows and Ripple's new Korean government bond settlement project. Trading volume exceeded $4 billion.

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