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MicroAlgo Surges on Quantum Circuit Automation Algorithm
MicroAlgo Inc. shares surged 20.88% in pre-market trading after announcing a novel algorithm for automating quantum circuit design, but the company has not yet disclosed customers, pricing, or a launch timeline.
Technology
Dow Dips 90 Points as AI Rally Lifts Nasdaq, S&P 500
The Dow slipped 90 points on Wednesday as AI and chip stocks drove the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher. Hot producer prices and Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation weighed on rate-cut expectations.
Markets
Dow Dips as Hot PPI Dashes Fed Rate Cut Hopes
The Dow Jones fell 0.35% after April producer prices jumped 1.4%, the biggest monthly gain since March 2022, leading traders to price out any Fed rate cuts this year.
Markets
Dow Holds Steady at 49,700 as Inflation Data Rattles Tech and Rate Outlook
The Dow ended nearly unchanged at 49,700.29, but the S&P 500 dropped 0.54% and the Nasdaq fell 1.37% after April CPI surged 3.8%, driven by energy costs.
Markets
Honeywell's Quantinuum Files for IPO, Targeting $10B Valuation in Quantum Push
Quantinuum, majority-owned by Honeywell, filed for a U.S. IPO on Nasdaq under 'QNT', with 2025 net revenue of $30.9 million and a net loss of $192.6 million.
IPO
Iron Mountain Stock Slides 4% as AI Data Center Rally Pauses
Iron Mountain shares fell nearly 4% Thursday, ending a six-day rally, as the AI-driven data-center play faces renewed scrutiny despite strong Q1 results and a raised outlook.
Markets
Dow Falls as Tariffs Weigh on Blue-Chips, Tech Lifts S&P and Nasdaq
Dow Jones fell 78 points Friday as EU auto tariff worries offset Apple's strong earnings. S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs on tech gains.
Markets
Cisco Enters Quantum Networking with Prototype Universal Switch
Cisco Systems (CSCO) introduced a prototype quantum switch that links diverse quantum computers and sensors over standard telecom fiber at room temperature, with data degradation of 4% or less.
Technology
Intuit Rises as Tax Season Results Loom Amid AI Concerns
Intuit shares climbed 3.3% on Friday, recovering some losses from an AI-driven selloff. Investors await fiscal Q3 results covering the peak tax season.
Earnings
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Highs on Intel's AI-Fueled Rally
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs Friday, led by a surge in chip stocks after Intel's upbeat forecast. The Dow fell slightly as software stocks weighed.
Markets
Snowflake Shares Tumble as AI Initiatives Face Software Sector Headwinds
Snowflake shares dropped 5.5% to $138.42, pressured by a software sector selloff and a class-action deadline. The company is expanding its AI offerings, but investors remain cautious about AI's effect on revenue.
Technology
Nasdaq Futures Climb on Intel's Strong Outlook; Dow Dips on Oil Surge
Nasdaq 100 futures gained 172 points driven by Intel's strong Q2 forecast, while Dow futures fell 58 points as oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel.
Markets
Salesforce and Google Cloud Deepen AI Alliance Amidst CRM Stock Decline
Salesforce and Google Cloud expanded their AI partnership, integrating Slack, Google Workspace, and Gemini Enterprise. CRM shares fell 9% amid software selloff triggered by AI disruption fears.
Technology
ServiceNow Shares Slide Despite Strong Q1 and Raised Forecast
ServiceNow (NOW) shares tumbled 18.7% after reporting better-than-expected Q1 results and a higher 2026 outlook, as Middle East contract delays and AI concerns weighed on sentiment.
Earnings
IBM Shares Slide Despite Earnings Beat as Software Growth Deceleration Stirs AI Concerns
IBM shares tumbled 9.6% despite beating Q1 estimates, as decelerating software and consulting growth revived concerns about AI disrupting legacy enterprise-software businesses.
Earnings
Wall Street Retreats from Records as Oil Breaches $103, Earnings Mixed
Stocks pulled back from records Thursday as oil prices held above $100 and corporate earnings delivered mixed results. IBM and Tesla dropped, while Texas Instruments surged 18.4%.
Markets
IBM Sales Beat but AI Anxiety Drags Software Stocks Lower
IBM shares tumbled 9.5% despite beating Q1 earnings estimates, as fears that AI tools could erode its software and consulting businesses rattled investors. ServiceNow fell 17.5% and the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF lost 5.6%.
Earnings
Palantir Shares Dip 5% Despite Major USDA Contract; Software Sector Slumps
Palantir shares dropped 5.4% to $144.41 Thursday, overshadowed by a broad software selloff triggered by IBM and ServiceNow results, despite winning a $300 million USDA contract.
Technology
IBM Shares Tumble 9.9% Despite Q1 Beat as Flat Forecast, AI Worries Weigh
IBM shares fell 9.9% despite beating Q1 estimates, as a flat 2026 forecast and slowing software growth fueled investor concerns over AI's impact.
Earnings
Oracle Stock Dips on Spending Concerns Despite Google Cloud AI Expansion
Oracle stock slid up to 3.8% on Thursday after expanding its Google Cloud AI database, as analysts flagged spending risks and margin pressure.
Technology
Microsoft Stock Dips on Record $18B Australian AI Deal Amid Sector Selloff
Microsoft shares dropped about 2% in premarket trading after unveiling a record A$25 billion ($17.9 billion) AI investment in Australia, as tech stocks broadly declined on growth concerns from IBM and ServiceNow.
Technology
Futures Retreat from Records as Oil Surges Past $103, Tesla and IBM Slide
U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday, pulling back from record highs, as Brent crude topped $103 a barrel on geopolitical tensions. Tesla and IBM shares fell after hours, while GE Vernova surged on stronger outlook.
Markets
IBM Q1 Earnings Preview: Software Growth, Red Hat, and AI in Focus
IBM is set to release its first-quarter financial results after Wednesday's market close. Investors will scrutinize software segment growth, the newly acquired Confluent's contribution, and Red Hat's performance for clues on the 2026 outlook.
Earnings
Futures Gain on Iran Ceasefire Extension; Tesla, Airlines in Focus
U.S. stock futures advanced Wednesday morning following an extension of the Iran ceasefire. Investors are monitoring oil prices and a busy earnings calendar featuring Tesla and United Airlines.
Markets
Oil Surge, Strait Disruption Rattle Markets Ahead of Earnings
U.S. equity futures declined and oil prices surged after a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, reviving inflation concerns as a heavy earnings week begins.
Markets
Dow Rises on Geopolitical Calm, Amazon AI Surge; Inflation Fears Linger
The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 248 points Thursday, buoyed by easing Middle East tensions and a sharp drop in oil. Amazon led gains with a 4.3% rise following strong AI revenue figures, while traders scaled back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Markets
IBM's AI Ambitions Face Crucial Earnings Test Amid Mainframe Concerns
IBM shares slipped 0.7% to $246.43 Monday as investors focused on the upcoming April 22 earnings report, a key test for the company's AI strategy amid persistent concerns about mainframe demand and consulting performance.
Earnings
IBM's AI Strategy Under Scrutiny as Q1 Report Looms Amid Stock Slump
IBM shares are trading nearly 27% below their 52-week peak, with pressure mounting on its AI strategy ahead of first-quarter results on April 22. The company recently completed its $11 billion acquisition of Confluent.
Earnings
CrowdStrike Gains Amid AI Security Push, Resilient Cyber Spending
CrowdStrike shares advanced as enterprise cybersecurity spending remains stable. The firm expanded AI integrations and reported 22% revenue growth for fiscal 2026.
Technology
Lam Research Slips Amid Tech Rout Despite Strong AI Outlook
Lam Research shares declined 2.4% to $228.36 Friday, dragged down by a sector-wide tech selloff. The company maintained strong March-quarter revenue guidance of approximately $5.7 billion but highlighted vulnerabilities from its significant China business.
Technology