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Dow jumps 370 Points as AI optimism, Iran talks lift stocks

Wall Street opened higher on Friday ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend as investors monitored ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the nearly three-month-long conflict in the Middle East, while easing Treasury yields and continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence supported broader market sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose roughly 373 points, or 0.74%, while the

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Workday stock surges after earnings; technicals point to a short-lived rally

Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) stock price surged by over 10% in the pre-market session as investors bought the dip following its better-than-estimated results. It rose to $136, modestly higher than the year-to-date low of $110.  Workday stock is soaring after earnings report WDAY stock has been under pressure in the past few years, moving from a

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IMF warns France on fiscal risks as deficit lingers

The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that France faces growing public finance risks as efforts to tighten the budget continue to lag while debt levels remain elevated. Following its annual staff visit to the country, the IMF said France’s public budget deficit narrowed to 5.1% of gross domestic product in 2025. However, the fund

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Geopolitics and the price of silver today: a practical framework

Precious metals have always been a barometer of global unease. Wars, sanctions, currency crises, and confidence shocks have been moving silver and gold for as long as records exist, and the pattern has not broken down in the modern era. Anyone who pays attention to the price of silver today on a live chart, such

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Dow, S&P 500 fall as oil prices rise and Nvidia fails to lift sentiment

US stock indices moved lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields renewed concerns about inflation and geopolitical tensions, while investors evaluated whether Nvidia delivered enough upside to justify its elevated valuation after another strong earnings report. The S&P 500 fell 0.48%, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.56%. The Dow Jones Industrial

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Crypto platform Blockchain moves ahead with confidential IPO filing

Blockchain.com has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, the cryptocurrency exchange said on Thursday, marking another potential public market debut from the digital asset sector. Confidential filings with the US securities regulator allow companies to prepare for initial public offerings away from public market scrutiny. The process enables firms to

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Oil spikes over 3% as Iran nuclear standoff threatens supply from Hormuz

Oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday after Iran’s supreme leader ordered that enriched uranium must remain inside the country, a move seen as complicating fragile peace talks with the US.  The directive heightened geopolitical uncertainty, keeping crude markets volatile as supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist. Prices jump on nuclear standoff

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Cava stock jumps 9% after earnings beat as analysts raise price targets

Shares of CAVA Group jumped 9% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the Mediterranean fast-casual chain posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s growth trajectory. The company reported revenue of about $434 million to $438 million for the quarter, representing a 32.2% increase from the same

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RBI announces $5 billion dollar-rupee swap to ease liquidity pressure

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced a dollar/rupee buy-sell swap auction worth $5 billion with a tenor of three years, scheduled for May 26, as the central bank seeks to manage liquidity conditions amid continued pressure on the Indian currency. The RBI said the decision followed a review of current and evolving

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Target posts strongest sales growth in years: Is growth back for good?

Shares of TGT rose on Wednesday after the retailer reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and raised its full-year sales outlook, signaling that its turnaround strategy is beginning to gain traction despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Target stock gained about 1.5% in premarket trading to $129.18 after the company posted first-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.71 per share on

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