Shares of Meta Platforms rebounded sharply this week after the company unveiled a new artificial intelligence model, offering investors a fresh catalyst following a period marked by legal challenges that led to the stock’s underperformance. The stock rose about 9% on Wednesday, its biggest gain since January, supported both by easing geopolitical tensions and the
US small-cap stocks are staging a notable comeback in 2026, outperforming their large-cap peers after years of lagging returns, as sector dynamics, valuation resets, and improving earnings prospects reshape market leadership. So far this year, small caps have outperformed large caps by 8.5 percentage points, marking a sharp reversal after roughly six years of underperformance.
Renowned investor Michael Burry has reaffirmed his bearish position on Palantir Technologies, even as a public endorsement from Donald Trump provided temporary support to the stock. In a Substack post published on Friday, Burry revealed that he continues to hold long-dated put options against the artificial intelligence software firm. The investor noted that he initially
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has come under intense market pressure following a sharp selloff tied to two major developments: a controversial $75 million borrowing position backed by WLFI tokens and a governance proposal to introduce a phased token unlock for early holders. The combination of leverage concerns and potential future supply expansion has triggered a
Shares of Coherent Corp moved higher this week after the company unveiled advances in silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxy technology, reinforcing optimism around its role in powering next-generation AI data centers and industrial systems. The stock rose as much as 9% on April 10 following the announcement, with additional gains supported by broader strength in the
Global markets navigated a complex mix of geopolitical tension, commodity swings, and technology-driven momentum on Friday, as the United States and Iran prepared for critical talks aimed at stabilizing a fragile ceasefire. Oil prices remained volatile amid supply disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz, while Bitcoin surged past key resistance levels on improving risk
Shares of Marvell Technology surged on Friday, hitting its all-time high as investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence infrastructure and optical networking gathered pace. The stock rose more than 8% to hit a new high of $129.84, and closed at $128.49, marking its first record finish since January 23, 2025, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
US stocks closed mixed on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 ending lower while the Nasdaq Composite posted gains, as investors remained cautious ahead of the weekend and monitored ongoing Middle East peace negotiations. The Dow fell 269.23 points, or 0.56%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.11%. The Nasdaq rose 0.35%
Inflows into Indian equity mutual funds surged 56% month-on-month to an eight-month high of 404.5 billion rupees ($4.36 billion) in March, as retail investors continued to pour money into equities even as uncertainties centring around the Iran war weighed on sentiment, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed on Friday. As the
As the first-quarter (Q1) earnings season shifts into high gear next week, investors are bracing for a wave of data from nearly 6% of the benchmark S&P 500 index. While heavy hitters like Netflix Inc and JPMorgan dominate the headlines, seasoned traders are looking at a specific subset of companies: those with a “beat and