US stock opened lower on Thursday, retreating from the previous session’s strong rally as investors reassessed risks tied to the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran and monitored fresh economic data. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by about 175 points, or 0.37%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.15% and 0.12%, respectively.
In the pursuit of powering artificial intelligence (AI) and the race to come out on top, data has become the new oil. Companies that control the pipelines are pulling in record venture capital (VC), with centralised AI web infrastructure startups raising more than $280 million over the past 18 months. Nimble secured $47 million in
Tokenized assets on the BNB Chain have surged to a record $16.6 billion, reflecting accelerating institutional adoption and strengthening fundamentals, as BNB’s price consolidates with a cautiously bullish medium‑term outlook. The BNB Chain has seen tokenized assets on the network reach an all-time high, highlighting the network’s growing role in on-chain finance and real-world asset
German-Swiss quantum technology firm Terra Quantum announced plans on Thursday to go public on the Nasdaq this year through a merger with a US-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The deal is expected to value the company at $3.25 billion, marking a significant step in its growth strategy. The company has signed a non-binding letter
Investors are recalibrating their strategies in response to renewed geopolitical uncertainty, crafting a fresh “Trump trade” playbook as markets react to shifting dynamics around US-Iran tensions, oil prices, and global monetary policy. With inflation and interest rate trajectories increasingly difficult to predict, many investors are stepping away from long-term positioning and instead focusing on short-term
US stocks surged on Wednesday after a surprise two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical tensions and sent oil prices sharply lower, boosting risk appetite across global markets. The announcement, made just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a broad “risk-on”
Microsoft stock has crashed into a technical bear market after plunging from $550 to the current $372. This retreat has coincided with the ongoing sell-off in software stocks and as concerns about its massive capital expenditure continues. So, will the stock rebound now that it has become a bargain? Microsoft stock has plunged amid AI
Shares of Delta Air Lines surged sharply in early Wednesday trading, lifted by stronger-than-expected earnings and optimism following a two-week cease-fire agreement between the US and Iran that sent oil prices tumbling. The stock jumped more than 11% after the market opened, putting it on track for one of its strongest single-day gains in over
Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia will experience slower growth in 2026 due to the effects of higher energy prices brought on by the ongoing conflict in Iran, said a World Bank report released on Wednesday. This surge has increased operating costs for businesses and raised fuel expenses for consumers. Although Tehran
Big Tech stocks, which have come under sustained pressure in recent months, may be entering a more attractive phase for investors as valuations reset and geopolitical tensions reshape market dynamics, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. The sector’s sharp pullback, exacerbated by the ongoing Iran conflict, has led to a reassessment of growth expectations and