US stocks opened higher on Monday as easing tensions between the United States and Iran boosted investor sentiment, while a sharp decline in oil prices lifted travel-related stocks ahead of a crucial week featuring major technology earnings, key inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed about 602
The gold market continued to struggle to attract a consistent safe-haven bid on Monday, even as fresh US economic data pointed to weaker-than-expected growth in the manufacturing sector. Gold prices showed limited reaction to the disappointing durable goods figures. Analysts noted that weaker manufacturing activity could potentially offer some support to the precious metal. Spot
Cardano (ADA) is trading at a decisive point after spending the past several sessions under sustained selling pressure. While bulls have managed to defend key support levels, repeated failures to reclaim higher resistance have left traders waiting for a clear directional move. With technical indicators sending mixed signals and derivatives traders maintaining a cautious stance,
Plug Power stock remains in a deep bear market after falling by over 50% from the highest point this year. This retreat will be put to the test on August 7 after the company publishes its financial results. So, will the stock rise or drop after its earnings report? Options market suggests high volatility after
Alphabet GOOGL shares rebounded on Monday after suffering a sharp selloff following last week’s quarterly earnings, with several Wall Street brokerages maintaining bullish recommendations even as they trimmed price targets in response to the company’s aggressive artificial intelligence investment plans. Shares of the Google parent rose nearly 3% at the market open, signalling that investors
India’s energy sector is at a unique juncture. Heatwaves are increasing power consumption across the grid, and hyperscalers are trying to build AI data centers in the country. Are these twin pillars of demand going to help the power companies in the country? Especially when power companies are seen as a proxy for an AI
Artificial intelligence has become the biggest growth story in global technology, but this week’s earnings from Alphabet and Tesla have reminded investors that building the infrastructure behind that boom is becoming increasingly expensive. And, investors are not okay with this. While both companies reported robust revenue growth and highlighted expanding demand for AI-related products and
“Many participants noted that ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure would likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity.” That line from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes captured a shift that Wall Street is only beginning to price. Artificial intelligence was sold to investors as a productivity revolution. For the Fed,
Science fiction scenarios are slowly becoming reality. OpenAI this week said one of its AI agents autonomously escaped a controlled testing environment, accessed the open internet, and hacked the AI platform Hugging Face. The disclosure has reignited debate over AI safety, autonomous agents, and cybersecurity. Increasingly capable models are beginning to demonstrate behavior that extends
Top flying car stocks such as Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation have tumbled this year, wiping out billions of dollars in market value. Joby Aviation shares have fallen 48% year to date and 60% over the past 12 months, while Archer Aviation has declined 37% and 57%, respectively, despite both companies moving closer to commercial