Anthropic is partnering with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and other major investors to launch a new joint venture aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence tools across businesses. The initiative, which will target mid-sized companies as well as firms backed by private equity, is designed to embed Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude into core business operations.
Brent crude oil price rose for two consecutive weeks, reaching its highest point since March 16 this year. It ended the week at $109 as investors reflected on the ongoing developments in the Middle East, where the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran continued. Donald Trump reviewing the Iran proposal Brent crude oil
One is the public face of the artificial intelligence boom. The other is the world’s richest man, a leading force behind the electric vehicle revolution and a self-styled futurist. Now, Sam Altman and Elon Musk are locked in a high-stakes legal battle over the future of OpenAI—the company that helped bring AI into the hands
Shares of Paramount Skydance Corp surged on Friday, rising over 8% to $11.25 after a bullish analyst upgrade from Morgan Stanley, snapping a six-session losing streak. The move comes despite the stock remaining down roughly 18% year to date, highlighting a sharp shift in investor sentiment. The rally also outpaced broader market gains, with Paramount
Crude oil reversed early gains on Friday as an Iranian proposal to end the war in the Middle East weighed on sentiment. However, oil prices were set for a weekly gain with Brent prices touching $126 per barrel earlier this week, a four-year high. Gold prices rebounded with the yellow metal climbing past $4,600 per
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a last-minute financial lifeline, marking a dramatic fall for a carrier that once reshaped budget air travel in the United States. The airline had been seeking a $500 million rescue package from the administration of Donald Trump, but talks broke down amid disagreements with
Shares of Twilio Inc. surged on Friday after the company delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, standing out in a software sector that has struggled for positive momentum in 2026. The stock rose about 21% to $180.79, hitting a four-year high in the session. The rally extends Twilio’s gains to roughly 30% year-to-date and more than 84%
President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran negotiations, while also announcing plans to raise tariffs on EU auto imports to 25%. Oil prices eased amid renewed diplomatic signals, even as the conflict continues to disrupt supply routes. Meanwhile, Bitcoin extended gains toward the $80,000 level as risk appetite improved. Trump displeased with Iran talks
US equities ended Friday on a mixed note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extending their record-setting run, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged as investors weighed strong earnings against geopolitical uncertainty and easing oil prices. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to a fresh intraday and closing high, while the Nasdaq Composite gained
Global markets are entering May 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty, with multiple macro and geopolitical triggers converging at once. From surging oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict to key economic data and central bank decisions, traders are facing a complex environment. A mix of risk and resilience is shaping sentiment. While equities