Microsoft Stock Jumps 5.4% as AI Bets Fuel Wall Street Rally
Technology Sarah Chen

Microsoft Stock Jumps 5.4% as AI Bets Fuel Wall Street Rally

Microsoft shares rose 5.45% to $450.24 as AI stocks lifted Wall Street to record closes, with investors betting on AI profitability despite margin pressure.

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AI Boom Fuels Keller Group's Strong 2026 Performance
Earnings James Calloway

AI Boom Fuels Keller Group's Strong 2026 Performance

Keller Group (LSE: KLR) reports strong 2026 trading, driven by U.S. mega projects in data centres and chip plants amid the AI construction surge.

Salesforce Shares Surge After Mixed Earnings; Focus Shifts to AI Monetization at Conferences
Earnings James Calloway

Salesforce Shares Surge After Mixed Earnings; Focus Shifts to AI Monetization at Conferences

Salesforce stock surged 8.5% Friday after a mixed earnings report, with Q1 beats offset by soft Q2 revenue guidance. Agentforce ARR grew 205% to $1.2 billion, but bookings and cRPO missed estimates. The market now looks to upcoming tech conferences for clarity on AI monetization.

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Marvell Stock Holds Near Record Highs After AI-Driven Revenue Boost
Technology Sarah Chen

Marvell Stock Holds Near Record Highs After AI-Driven Revenue Boost

Marvell Technology shares ended Friday at $205.00, gaining 4.4% for the week after reporting record Q1 sales of $2.418 billion and raising its AI-led revenue outlook.

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Rocket Lab Retreats After Blue Origin Incident; Traders Weigh Next Moves
Technology Sarah Chen

Rocket Lab Retreats After Blue Origin Incident; Traders Weigh Next Moves

Rocket Lab shares fell 3.1% Friday after a Blue Origin rocket test explosion, but the stock posted weekly gains. The company closed a key acquisition and won a $90 million Space Force contract.

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Ambev Outperforms Bovespa; Short Week Adds Pressure
Markets Daniel Marsh

Ambev Outperforms Bovespa; Short Week Adds Pressure

Ambev (ABEV3) outperformed Brazil's Bovespa last week, rising 1.4% vs. the index's 1.4% drop, as strong Q1 earnings were tempered by rate and cost concerns.

Bitmine Eyes Ether Support and Russell Index Inclusion in Pivotal Week
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitmine Eyes Ether Support and Russell Index Inclusion in Pivotal Week

Bitmine Immersion Technologies faces a pivotal week as its $12.3 billion Ether-heavy portfolio and potential Russell 3000 inclusion drive market focus, with shares near $19.27.

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Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Taylor Morrison for $8.5 Billion
Markets Daniel Marsh

Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Taylor Morrison for $8.5 Billion

Berkshire Hathaway will buy Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion in cash, offering $72.50 per share—a 24% premium. The acquisition expands Berkshire's homebuilding operations.

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D-Wave Shares Climb Ahead of Investor Day, CHIPS Act Funding in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

D-Wave Shares Climb Ahead of Investor Day, CHIPS Act Funding in Focus

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) closed Friday at $30.14, up 2.2%, ahead of its June 1 investor day. Focus is on $100 million in proposed CHIPS Act funding, which is not finalized and may dilute shares.

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Carnival Stock Climbs 8% in a Week; Data Breach and Macro Risks Loom
Markets Daniel Marsh

Carnival Stock Climbs 8% in a Week; Data Breach and Macro Risks Loom

Carnival shares gained 8% last week amid a broader cruise rally, but the company faces risks from a recent data breach, fuel price volatility, and upcoming jobs data.

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Hormel Foods Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat, Analysts Cautious on Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

Hormel Foods Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat, Analysts Cautious on Outlook

Hormel Foods shares jumped 12.5% after a strong earnings beat, but analysts remain cautious, maintaining neutral ratings and noting the stock is still far from its 52-week high.

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Nike Stock Retreats After Brief Recovery, Awaiting Q4 Earnings
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nike Stock Retreats After Brief Recovery, Awaiting Q4 Earnings

Nike shares fell 2.41% on Friday, halting a brief rally. The stock remains near its 52-week low as the market looks ahead to a critical Q4 earnings report on June 30.

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