The Nasdaq Index is having a difficult year amid concerns about the ongoing US-Iran war and the private credit industry. It has retreated by over 8% from its highest point this year. This article explores some of the top gainers and laggards this year. Memory chip companies are the top gainers in the Nasdaq 100
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has answered a question the energy world had been debating for a decade. What does it actually cost to stay dependent on fossil fuels? With Brent crude near $120 a barrel, gas above $4 a gallon across every US state, diesel up 45%, and the IEA describing the
Artificial intelligence investing still tends to begin with the same familiar names. Nvidia, Microsoft and other mega-caps still dominate the conversation, and it seems natural with the massive potential these names hold. But analysts are increasingly highlighting a second layer of AI-linked companies that are smaller, but carrying far more aggressive upside expectations. TipRanks’ April
Shares of Palantir Technologies continue to draw mixed views from analysts, as strong confidence in its artificial intelligence platform contrasts with growing concerns over its elevated valuation. While the company has received a fresh vote of confidence from Wall Street, analysts remain cautious about recommending the stock, citing limited room for error at current price
Despite scorching summers and rising temperatures across India, air conditioner makers like Voltas and Blue Star have struggled to translate long-term potential into consistent stock performance. Over the past year, Voltas shares have declined about 8%, while Blue Star has fallen nearly 28%. This underperformance comes at a time when India’s AC penetration remains just
The WTI crude oil price will be in the spotlight this week as the US war against Iran escalates. It ended the week at $112.08, up by over 104% from its lowest level this year. Futures on Hyperliquid quoted the price at $112.15, with its open interest rising to $575 million. WTI crude oil in
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue. The strong numbers were supported by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure — even as the company sounded a note of caution over what it described as a “volatile” global political and economic environment. Revenue for the January-to-March quarter climbed
Global travel patterns are undergoing a swift recalibration as the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts flight routes, dampens consumer confidence, and forces holidaymakers to rethink their plans. Travel companies across Europe are reporting cancellations, weaker demand in affected regions, and a noticeable pivot toward alternative destinations, even as overall appetite for travel remains
US federal regulators filed lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut over who controls prediction markets, pushing back against state-level enforcement actions. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice, launched separate legal actions on Thursday, arguing that state authorities have stepped beyond their remit by targeting platforms the agency considers federally regulated.
Solana (SOL) is facing a tense moment as technical signals and recent ecosystem developments paint a mixed picture. Despite notable strides in institutional adoption, the cryptocurrency shows signs of short-term weakness that could push its price toward critical lower levels. Bearish technical signals put SOL at risk The price of SOL has recently hovered around