Shares of Analog Devices (ADI) fell sharply on Wednesday despite the semiconductor company reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and announcing a $1.5 billion acquisition aimed at expanding its artificial-intelligence power management business.The stock dropped more than 4% during the session after rallying roughly 53% so far in 2026 amid growing…
Wall Street stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 640 points as falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields boosted investor sentiment ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched quarterly earnings report.The Dow climbed 1.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 1% and the Nasdaq Composite…
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) fell in extended trading on Wednesday after the artificial intelligence chipmaker issued a quarterly revenue forecast that, while above Wall Street expectations, failed to fully satisfy investors accustomed to the company significantly outperforming estimates.Nvidia reported record first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $81.6 billion, up 85% year…
The Nikkei 225 Index surged by over 3.5% today, May 21, its best day in weeks, helped by numerous catalysts, including the potential US-Iran deal, foreign buying of Japanese stocks, and the soaring Softbank stock. It jumped to ¥61,940, higher than this week’s low of ¥59,460. Nikkei 225 Index is rising…
SoftBank stock staged one of its sharpest rallies in years on Thursday, jumping 20% in Tokyo and adding about $35 billion in market value after Nvidia’s results showed once again how strongly AI is driving global markets.The trigger came from California, where Nvidia reported a record quarter that beat already…
Samsung Electronics came within hours of one of the most disruptive labour walkouts in its history.Nearly 48,000 workers were preparing to begin an 18-day strike on Thursday, threatening production at the world’s biggest memory-chip maker.Then, in a late reversal, government-mediated talks produced a tentative deal.Investors responded immediately as Samsung stock…
Asian shares advanced on Thursday, led by chipmakers, after Nvidia’s forecast reinforced optimism over artificial intelligence demand and Samsung Electronics averted an immediate strike that had threatened to disrupt one of the world’s most important semiconductor supply chains.The MSCI Asia ex-Japan index rose 2.6%, while South Korea’s KOSPI jumped more…
Retail traders are increasingly using White House headlines as a trading signal, turning policy shocks, reversals and geopolitical tension into a fast-moving playbook across stocks, bonds and commodities.The approach has gained momentum during Donald Trump’s second term as US president, with acronyms such as TACO, FAFO and FOMO being used…
Advanced Micro Devices said on Thursday it would invest more than $10 billion across Taiwan’s artificial intelligence ecosystem as the US chipmaker looks to expand manufacturing capabilities and strengthen strategic partnerships for next-generation AI infrastructure.The company said it will collaborate with Taiwanese firms ASE Technology Holding and Siliconware Precision Industries…
The European Parliament has approved new foreign direct investment (FDI) screening rules that were provisionally agreed in December with the Council of the European Union, the institution representing EU member states.The legislation still requires formal approval from the Council before it can enter into force 18 months later. Once implemented,…