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Dell Stock Soars 13% on Trump Endorsement; AI Server Demand Takes Center Stage
Dell Technologies stock surged 13% on Friday after President Trump endorsed the company. The bigger story remains Dell's booming AI server business, with $64 billion in orders.
Cisco Shares Surge Ahead of Q3 Report as AI Orders Fuel Optimism
Cisco shares jumped 4.79% to $96.57 ahead of its fiscal Q3 earnings, with Wall Street eyeing $1.04 EPS and $15.56B revenue. AI orders remain a key focus despite margin pressures.
Brent Crude Drops 6% as Geopolitical Risks and Supply Constraints Loom
Brent crude fell 6% to $101.29, with WTI at $95.42, as China imports plunged 20% and OPEC+ raised quotas. Analysts eye $120 risk from Middle East tensions.
Natural Gas Holds Near $2.80 After Smaller Storage Build, Summer Demand Looms
U.S. natural gas futures closed near $2.80/MMBtu after a smaller-than-expected storage build of 63 bcf. The EIA projects Henry Hub at $3.10 for Q2 and Q3, with LNG exports set to hit 17.0 bcf/d in 2026.
Gold Surges to $4,720 as Geopolitical and Economic Crosscurrents Drive Rally
Gold rallied 2.3% to $4,719.68 on a softer dollar and easing Iran tensions, but faces resistance near $4,780-$4,900 as Fed policy and geopolitical risks loom.
Bitcoin Steadies Near $80K as ETF Outflows Test Rally
Bitcoin traded near $80,000 early Saturday, steadying after two consecutive days of U.S. spot bitcoin ETF outflows totaling over $400 million.
XRP at Crossroads as Senate Bill Looms and Network Activity Drops
XRP hovers near $1.42 as a key Senate bill on digital assets moves forward, but new address creation has plunged 85% since December 2024.
FTSE 100 Notches Third Weekly Decline Amid Gulf Tensions and Political Jitters
The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% on Friday, marking a third weekly loss, as Gulf tensions and UK political uncertainty dampened sentiment, with IAG sliding 2.8% after a profit warning.
Nifty and Sensex Post Weekly Gains Despite Friday Selloff, Oil Above $100 Sparks Caution
Indian stocks fell Friday, but Nifty and Sensex posted weekly gains. Brent crude above $100 on U.S.-Iran tensions pressures the rupee and stokes inflation fears.
ASX 200 Weekly Gain Erased by Friday Slump Amid Oil Shock and RBA Rate Hike
Australian stocks ended the week barely higher after a Friday sell-off erased A$50 billion. The RBA's rate hike and oil price volatility weighed heavily on financials.