Gold prices were headed for a weekly rise following a stronger-than-expected jobs report in the US. Oil prices recovered from Thursday’s sharp losses to trade in the green as uncertainty remained regarding the US and Iran peace negotiations. Gold set for weekly rise Gold prices rose further on Friday and were set for a weekly
Shares of Intel surged sharply on Friday after a report said the company had reached a preliminary agreement with Apple to manufacture some of the chips used in the iPhone maker’s devices. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter, Apple and Intel had been engaged in intensive talks for
The Indian Premier League is no longer being valued like a cricket tournament. It is being priced like a scarce, cash-generating media franchise with a captive audience, limited supply and growing institutional demand. That shift became unmistakable in 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru changed hands in a $1.78 billion deal in March, while Rajasthan Royals agreed
The world’s biggest oil companies delivered a turbulent set of first‑quarter earnings, underscoring how the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have distorted both profits and physical flows. While Shell and BP beat expectations on the back of strong trading and higher prices, ExxonMobil and Chevron reported headline profit declines,
SaaSpocalypse – a fear-driven sell-off where investors worried artificial intelligence (AI) would cannibalize traditional software-as-a-service providers – is finally hitting a wall. While the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV) remains down for the year, a powerful 14% surge over the last month suggests a structural turnaround. According to JPMorgan technical strategist Jason Hunter, the software
The US labour market delivered stronger-than-expected job growth in April, signalling continued resilience despite mounting concerns over trade tensions, artificial intelligence-driven job cuts and rising energy costs. Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday showed nonfarm payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted 115,000 jobs last month, exceeding economists’ expectations for a gain
US equities advanced on Friday after a stronger-than-expected April jobs report reinforced confidence in the resilience of the labor market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 208 points, or 0.4%, while the S&P 500 gained about 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced roughly 0.6%. Investors entered Friday’s session weighing a stronger-than-expected April payrolls report against
Starknet’s price has surged nearly 35% in the past 24 hours, reaching intraday highs of $0.061, with this coming amid a 400% spike in daily volume. Gains have pushed the STRK token’s price to a robust 71% uptick over the past month, mirroring renewed interest in privacy-focused assets. Notably, the upward trajectory mirrors strong performances
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surged sharply on Friday, rebounding from losses in the previous session. At the time of writing, the stock was up around 7% to trade at $436. Investor sentiment improved following stronger-than-expected US jobs data and continued enthusiasm around the chipmaker’s artificial intelligence outlook. AMD shares extended their recent rally
Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) climbed again on Friday, extending a rally that has already pushed the stock to a fresh all-time high. NVDA touched fresh record territory between roughly $216.8 and $217.7 intraday on Friday before easing back toward the $215.80 level. The latest rally has reignited a familiar debate that follows every big leg