Silver Price Slide Deepens: Why Traders Are Watching Oil, CME Margins and the $75 Line
Silver fell 0.7% to $74.88 an ounce in London on Friday as a stronger dollar, rising
XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds
XRP traded at $1.43 Friday after GraniteShares postponed its 3x leveraged XRP ETF launch to May 7. U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $3.89 million in inflows on April 23, all from Franklin
India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000
Indian shares fell sharply Friday, with the Sensex down over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 slipping below 23,900 as oil prices climbed and technology stocks weakened. Brent crude rose to $106 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. J.P. Morgan and HSBC downgraded Indian equities, citing high valuations and earnings risks. The rupee’s real effective exchange rate hit its lowest in more than a decade.
ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test
Australian shares fell for a fourth straight session Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.1% to 8,786.5. Suncorp rose 4.9% after announcing new reinsurance cover, while IGO plunged 17.3% on lower production guidance for Greenbushes spodumene. Brent crude traded above $105 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Investors favored energy and utilities as basic materials and real estate lagged.
FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks
The FTSE 100 fell 0.35% to 10,419.95 in early London trading after four losing sessions, pressured by higher oil prices and new U.S. tariff threats. Brent crude traded above $105 as the U.S.-Iran standoff continued. UK March retail sales rose 0.7%, but most gains came from fuel buying. BP and Shell rose, while Mondi dropped 5.44% after reporting a 27% profit decline.
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Old Republic International closed at $39.90, below its estimated fair value of $42.50. The company is focusing on digitalization and AI to improve efficiency and margins. Risks include volatility in title insurance and weaker real estate activity. Market sentiment is mixed as investors assess growth prospects and challenges.
Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook
MaxLinear forecast second-quarter revenue of $160 million to $170 million, well above Wall Street’s estimate of $137.1 million. First-quarter revenue rose 43% to $137.2 million, driven by demand for optical products in AI data centers. Shares surged over 23% to $42.47 in after-hours trading. Infrastructure revenue jumped 136% from a year earlier, becoming the company’s largest segment.
Comfort Systems USA Stock Jumps After Profit More Than Doubles On Data Center Demand
Comfort Systems USA reported first-quarter net income of $370.4 million, more than double last year’s $169.3 million, as revenue surged 56.5% to $2.87 billion on strong demand from technology-sector projects, especially data centers. Backlog climbed to $12.45 billion. Shares rose $52.18 to $1,773.91 in late trading. The board raised the quarterly dividend to 80 cents a share.
American Express Earnings Beat Shows Wealthy Cardholders Still Spending — But AXP Stock Drops
American Express posted first-quarter earnings per share of $4.28, beating LSEG estimates, as billed business hit $428 billion and FX-adjusted spending rose 9%. Net income climbed 15% to $2.97 billion, with revenue up 11% to $18.91 billion. The company kept its 2026 revenue and profit outlook unchanged. Shares fell despite the profit beat, as investors noted flat guidance and signs of weaker travel spending.
AMD Stock Brushes $320 After Stifel Call, With May 5 Earnings Now the Real Test
AMD shares touched $319.71 Thursday before retreating to $305.33, valuing the company at about $501 billion. The move comes ahead of first-quarter results on May 5, as investors watch for revenue from major AI chip deals with Meta and OpenAI. Stifel raised its price target to $320, citing strong AI demand and new products. AMD reported record Q4 revenue in February, with data-center sales up 39%.
Applied Digital stock rises after $7.5 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler. (SEC)
Applied Digital signed a 15-year, $7.5 billion lease with an unnamed U.S. hyperscaler for 300 megawatts at its Delta Forge 1 data center in Louisiana, sending shares up 12% to $36.35. The deal lifts total contracted lease revenue above $23 billion and adds a third hyperscale tenant. Initial operations at Delta Forge 1 are expected in mid-2027. The company also plans up to $600 million in new financing for expansion.
Expedia Stock Sinks After Former Snap CFO Derek Andersen Takes Finance Job Before Earnings
Expedia Group named former Snap CFO Derek Andersen as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11. Shares fell 5.4% after the announcement. Outgoing CFO Scott Schenkel will remain through the May 7 earnings call and depart May 16. Andersen’s pay package includes a $1 million salary, $2.5 million signing bonus, and $17 million in restricted stock units.
SolarEdge Stock Jumps as Bigger Battery Bet Puts Its Turnaround to the Test
SolarEdge Technologies shares rose over 11% to $47.36 Thursday, pushing its market value to about $2.8 billion and outpacing other solar stocks. The company reported 2025 revenue of $1.18 billion, up 31%, but posted a net loss of $405.4 million. SolarEdge launched a 197 kWh battery system for commercial use in Europe and Asia. Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus “Reduce” rating, with an average target price of $29.90.
Tempus AI Stock Falls After USC Deal, Putting Its Cancer Data Push To The Test
Tempus AI said Thursday it will deploy its molecular testing and AI tools across USC’s health system, covering more than 1.5 million annual patient visits. The agreement includes USC Norris Cancer Center and other affiliated hospitals. Tempus shares fell 7.3% to $51.44 on Nasdaq. The company reports Q1 results May 5.
Skillz Stock Surges After Jury Orders Papaya Gaming to Pay $420 Million in False Advertising Case
A Manhattan jury found Papaya Gaming liable for false advertising and awarded Skillz $420 million in damages. The jury said Skillz could recover another $652 million in disgorgement, with Judge Denise Cote set to rule in June. Skillz shares jumped 187% to $10.55 after the verdict. The damages award is about four times Skillz’s 2025 revenue.
Lucid Group stock tumbles as Uber stake fails to ease funding worries
Lucid Group shares fell 9.6% to $6.25 Thursday after Uber disclosed an 11.52% stake, totaling 37.75 million shares, in a regulatory filing. The drop followed Lucid’s $1.05 billion capital raise last week, including $500 million from Uber and $550 million from Saudi Arabia’s PIF affiliate. Lucid produced 5,500 vehicles and delivered 3,093 in Q1, missing estimates after a supplier issue halted Gravity SUV deliveries.
Palantir Wins $300 Million USDA Deal Ahead of Key May Earnings
Palantir signed a $300 million software agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, expanding its government business ahead of its May 4 earnings report. Shares fell 7.2% Thursday despite the deal. The USDA said Palantir’s platform enabled rapid rollout of February’s $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. The contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement, allowing repeated orders over time rather than a single payment.
United Rentals Stock Surges 23% After Q1 Earnings Beat — Why Investors Rushed Back In
United Rentals shares surged 22.9% to $986.77 after the company raised its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook. First-quarter revenue hit a record $3.985 billion, with rental revenue up 8.7% and adjusted EPS at $9.71. Used equipment sales fell 7.2%, and specialty rental gross margin declined. Management cited strong demand in large projects but flagged delivery costs and revenue mix as ongoing concerns.
Joby Aviation Stock Falls as LA Air Taxi Vertiport Plan Meets Certification Reality
Joby Aviation and Reuben Brothers will convert the Park Elm Residences helipad in Century City, Los Angeles, into a vertiport for Joby’s electric air taxis. Residents could book short flights across the city, pending regulatory approvals. Joby shares fell 7.1% Thursday. The company will report first-quarter results on May 5.
Netflix Stock Gets $25 Billion Buyback Boost After Warner Bros Deal Collapse
Netflix approved an additional $25 billion in share buybacks, on top of $6.8 billion remaining from a previous program, after collecting a $2.8 billion termination fee from a failed Warner Bros Discovery deal. Shares traded near $93 in New York. First-quarter revenue rose 16% to $12.25 billion, with free cash flow up to $5.1 billion. The new buyback authorization has no expiration date.
Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story
Nokia shares surged to a 16-year high in Helsinki after first-quarter operating profit jumped 54% to €281 million, beating forecasts. AI and cloud customer sales rose 49%, with €1 billion in new orders. The company raised its 2026 growth outlook for Network Infrastructure but kept its full-year profit target steady. Nokia’s board approved a €0.04 per share dividend, payable May 7.
Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes
Figma will report first-quarter results on May 14 after U.S. markets close, amid rising competition from AI-driven rivals like Anthropic and Adobe. Director Mamoon Hamid will not seek re-election, and Anthropic’s Mike Krieger resigned from the board April 14. Figma projected 2026 revenue above analyst estimates in February, but warned in filings that AI tools could pressure growth and margins. CEO Dylan Field controls 72.3% of voting power.
Meta Layoffs 2026: Company to Cut 8,000 Jobs in May as AI Spending Mounts
Meta will cut about 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, starting May 20 and close 6,000 open roles. The company told investors 2026 capital spending could reach up to $135 billion as it expands AI infrastructure. Further layoffs may follow later in the year. Meta shares fell 2.3% after the announcement.
Salesforce Expands Google Cloud AI Partnership as CRM Stock Slides in Software Selloff
Salesforce and Google Cloud expanded their AI partnership, adding integrations across Slack, Google Workspace, and Gemini Enterprise, with some features rolling out into late 2026. Salesforce shares fell about 9% Thursday amid renewed investor concerns over AI’s impact on software firms. Agentforce Sales entered open beta in Gemini Enterprise, while Gemini Enterprise in Slack remains in private preview. Over 1,400 customers are already using Gemini inside Agentforce.
QuantumScape Stock Whipsaws After Q1 Update as Solid-State Battery Developer Targets AI Data Centers
QuantumScape shares swung sharply Thursday after the company launched its Eagle Line pilot production and began initial QSE-5 cell output. The stock opened at $9.65, peaked at $10.03, then fell to $7.17 by midmorning. QuantumScape reported a first-quarter net loss of $100.8 million and $904.7 million in liquidity. Another top-10 automaker joined its joint development efforts.
ServiceNow stock tumbles despite Q1 beat and higher 2026 outlook
ServiceNow shares dropped 18.7% to $83.77 after reporting first-quarter results that beat estimates and raising its 2026 subscription revenue forecast. Investors focused on delayed Middle East government deals, which cut subscription growth by 0.75 percentage point, and concerns over AI’s impact on software demand.
IBM Stock Tumbles After Earnings Beat as Software Slowdown Reignites AI Fears
IBM shares fell 9.6% to $227.72 after first-quarter results showed slowing software and consulting growth, despite beating earnings estimates. The selloff spread to ServiceNow, Microsoft, and Adobe, while chip stocks rose. IBM reported $15.92 billion in revenue, up 9%, and raised its quarterly dividend to $1.69. Investors reacted to concerns over AI’s impact on older software businesses.
Arm, Caterpillar Stocks Jump as AI Trade Spreads Beyond Nvidia
Arm Holdings jumped 5.4% and Caterpillar gained 4.2% Thursday as investors shifted focus to companies linked to data-center growth. Arm led gains among stocks highlighted by Zacks, with Apple flat and Nvidia and Meta down. Caterpillar cited rising demand for power systems from data-center clients. Arm’s new AGI CPU, developed with Meta, targets “agentic AI” and could generate $15 billion in annual revenue within five years.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Stall Near Records as Oil Above $100 Clouds Wall Street
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped from record highs by late morning Thursday, with the Dow down 99.59 points, or 0.20%. Brent crude traded above $103 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persisted. IBM, Tesla, and Lockheed Martin fell after earnings, while Texas Instruments surged 18.4%. Weekly U.S. jobless claims rose to 214,000; business activity expanded but inflation pressures remained.
IREN Stock Jumps as AI Cloud Bet Meets $6 Billion Dilution Test
IREN shares jumped 7.3% to $51.94 in New York Thursday amid debate over its shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company plans to deploy 150,000 Nvidia GPUs by late 2026 and reported $2.8 billion in cash as of January. AI cloud revenue remains small compared to bitcoin mining, with $17.3 million last quarter. IREN can sell up to $6 billion in stock under a new SEC filing.
Hims Adds Lilly’s Zepbound and Foundayo as GLP-1 Price Fight Moves Online
Hims & Hers Health said Thursday its providers can now send prescriptions for Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Foundayo to LillyDirect, expanding branded obesity drug options on its platform. The move follows a similar deal with Novo Nordisk in March. Hims listed Foundayo from $149 a month and Zepbound from $299. The company previously stopped advertising compounded GLP-1s amid tighter U.S. regulations.
Warren Buffett Successor Greg Abel Tightens Grip on Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio, Pushes New Money Into Japan
Greg Abel now controls about 94% of Berkshire Hathaway’s $300 billion stock portfolio after Todd Combs’ departure, consolidating authority more than Warren Buffett had planned. Abel has kept major U.S. holdings largely intact but increased investments in Japanese firms, including a new $1.8 billion stake in Tokio Marine. Recent portfolio trims, such as Apple and Amazon, reflect Buffett’s last quarter in charge.
Texas Instruments (TXN) Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat as Q2 Forecast Tops Wall Street
Texas Instruments forecast second-quarter revenue of $5.0–$5.4 billion and earnings of $1.77–$2.05 a share, topping Wall Street estimates. First-quarter revenue rose 19% to $4.83 billion, with industrial sales up over 30% and data-center revenue up 90% from a year earlier. Shares jumped about 16% early Thursday. The company received $555 million from the U.S. CHIPS Act.
GameStop Stock Today: GME Slips as $420 Trade-In Buzz Fades and Valuation Debate Returns
GameStop shares fell 1.6% to $25.24 Thursday morning, reversing part of Wednesday’s rally after a limited trade-in promotion ended. The company’s offer gave Pro members up to $420.69 for console trade-ins through April 22, but values returned to normal by Thursday. GameStop reported a 14% drop in fourth-quarter revenue in March and is shifting focus to trading cards and collectibles.