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POET Technologies Surges on Tax Resolution and Strategic Shift
POET Technologies shares jumped significantly for a second consecutive session following clarity on U.S. shareholder tax status and a proposed corporate relocation. The optical interconnect specialist also reported a major production order and new AI partnership.
Rocket Lab Gains on Analyst Upgrades and Defense Budget Focus
Rocket Lab shares advanced Tuesday following analyst price target increases and details of Pentagon space defense spending in the 2027 budget request. The company recently closed a key acquisition and holds a backlog exceeding $2 billion.
Social Security May 2026 Disbursement Calendar Reveals Extended Payment Gaps
Some Social Security recipients will experience a 35-day interval between April and May 2026 payments, with the first regular May distribution scheduled for May 13. Benefit amounts, which increased 2.8% for 2026, remain unaffected by the timing adjustment.
Spirit Airlines Seeks Federal Equity Stake to Avoid Liquidation
Spirit Airlines is negotiating a potential federal equity investment to secure emergency funding, with rising jet fuel expenses threatening its solvency. The budget carrier faces liquidation risk without immediate relief.
Amazon Deepens Anthropic Ties with Billions in New AI Investment
Amazon is injecting up to $25 billion in additional capital into AI developer Anthropic, which has pledged to spend over $100 billion on AWS over the next decade. The deal includes a massive commitment to Amazon's custom Trainium AI chips.
Beyond Meat Shares Surge Above $1 Threshold Amid Nasdaq Compliance Push
Beyond Meat shares surged above $1 in heavy trading, providing relief from Nasdaq delisting warnings. The rally comes despite a steep Q4 revenue drop and persistent analyst pessimism.
Palantir Shares in Focus as Pentagon Budget Looms, AI Defense Contracts in Play
Palantir Technologies shares are under scrutiny ahead of the Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget details, with investors eyeing potential gains from a massive defense request and key AI system adoption.
Natural Gas Futures Retreat as Robust Inventories Offset Export Strength
U.S. natural gas futures declined early Tuesday, retreating from a four-session rally, as substantial storage inventories outweighed strong liquefied natural gas export demand. Front-month prices traded around $2.67 per million British thermal units.
Brent Crude Retreats Under $95 Amid U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Focus
Oil prices declined Tuesday, with Brent crude slipping below $95 per barrel, as traders shifted focus to potential diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran. This comes despite a major ongoing supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
ASX 200 Flat as Rio Tinto Gains Offset Energy Slide, Focus on US-Iran Talks
Australian shares ended Tuesday's session essentially flat, with the benchmark index dipping just 3.9 points. Gains in mining giant Rio Tinto were countered by a selloff in the energy sector, while investors awaited developments in US-Iran negotiations.
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as British Land Gains Offset AB Foods, Housebuilder Slump
The FTSE 100 gained 0.12% to 10,622.06, supported by British Land's rally after raising guidance, but losses in Associated British Foods and housebuilders limited advances. The FTSE 250 climbed 0.39%.