Intel Expands 18A Chip Reach to Mainstream Laptops Amid Analyst Target Hikes
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Expands 18A Chip Reach to Mainstream Laptops Amid Analyst Target Hikes

Intel has introduced its Core Series 3 mobile processors, extending its 18A manufacturing technology to mainstream laptops. The stock gained over 4% following the announcement, with Wall Street firms raising price targets ahead of the company's quarterly results.

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IonQ Stock Surges on DARPA Contract and Quantum Networking Milestone
Technology Sarah Chen

IonQ Stock Surges on DARPA Contract and Quantum Networking Milestone

IonQ stock advanced following a DARPA contract award and a successful quantum networking demonstration. The company also reported strong 2025 revenue and provided 2026 guidance.

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Nvidia, Cadence Partner to Accelerate AI Robotics Development

Nvidia and Cadence Design Systems are partnering to integrate Cadence's physics engines with Nvidia's AI models to train robots in simulated environments. The move expands Nvidia's focus beyond data centers into robotics and agentic AI.

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Boeing Unveils New Satellite Platform, Aims for 26 Deliveries in 2026
Technology Sarah Chen

Boeing Unveils New Satellite Platform, Aims for 26 Deliveries in 2026

Boeing and its Millennium subsidiary introduced the Resolute mid-class satellite platform, with plans to deliver 26 spacecraft in 2026. The move responds to urgent military demands for faster production.

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Bernstein Lifts AMD, Intel Targets on AI Server Demand and Meta Deal
Technology Sarah Chen

Bernstein Lifts AMD, Intel Targets on AI Server Demand and Meta Deal

Bernstein increased price targets for AMD and Intel, driven by robust AI server chip demand and a major multi-year deal with Meta. AMD shares rose 5.8%, while Intel gained 4.1%.

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Rocket Lab Shares Soar on Strategic Acquisition and New Thruster Launch
Technology Sarah Chen

Rocket Lab Shares Soar on Strategic Acquisition and New Thruster Launch

Rocket Lab shares climbed 9% Thursday, fueled by the completion of its Mynaric buyout and the introduction of a new electric satellite thruster, boosting investor confidence in its expanded space systems strategy.

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Microsoft and Oracle Rebound as AI Spending and Power Deals Fuel Optimism
Technology Sarah Chen

Microsoft and Oracle Rebound as AI Spending and Power Deals Fuel Optimism

Microsoft and Oracle shares advanced Thursday, buoyed by robust AI demand signals and Oracle's major power procurement for its data centers. Investors are reassessing the heavy tech investments of recent years.

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Nikkei 225 Soars to Historic High on Tech Surge, Yen Weakness
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nikkei 225 Soars to Historic High on Tech Surge, Yen Weakness

The Nikkei 225 index closed at an all-time high of 59,518.34, gaining 2.38%, as technology shares rallied following positive signals from global markets and easing oil prices. The Topix index also advanced 1.17% to 3,814.46.

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Hang Seng Rallies on Strong China GDP, Sigenergy Soars in Debut
Markets Daniel Marsh

Hang Seng Rallies on Strong China GDP, Sigenergy Soars in Debut

Hong Kong stocks advanced sharply as China's first-quarter economic growth exceeded expectations, lifting the Hang Seng Index by 1.7%. Technology and electric vehicle battery shares were standout performers.

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Indian Equities Retreat as Crude Spike Dampens Geopolitical Optimism
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Equities Retreat as Crude Spike Dampens Geopolitical Optimism

Indian benchmarks surrendered early advances to end in negative territory Thursday, as rising oil prices renewed concerns over the economy's import dependence. The Nifty 50 fell 0.14% while the Sensex declined 0.16%.

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FTSE 100 Gains on Miner Strength, Mixed Corporate Updates
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Gains on Miner Strength, Mixed Corporate Updates

London's FTSE 100 advanced 0.2% on Thursday, buoyed by mining shares and a better-than-expected GDP reading. Morgan Sindall shares jumped after raising its profit outlook, contrasting with a decline for easyJet.

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STI Retreats as Bank Stocks Weigh, Olam Soars on Deal Progress
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STI Retreats as Bank Stocks Weigh, Olam Soars on Deal Progress

The Straits Times Index declined 0.27% to 5,007.83 on Thursday, pressured by losses in major banking stocks. Olam Group jumped nearly 8% after clearing the last regulatory hurdle for its Olam Agri divestment.

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