AMD stock gets a big boost from Microsoft ahead of AI event
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock is pushing higher on Monday morning after the chipmaker announced a major, full-stack expansion of its strategic partnership with Microsoft (MSFT). The centerpiece of the new deal is MSFT committing to deploy AMD Helios Rackscale Solution “at scale”
Big tech earnings outlook: Wall Street demands receipts on $700B AI spree
As the second-quarter earnings season of 2026 approaches its most critical stretch, the global equity market finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. For over two years, a relentless, AI-driven bull run has propelled mega-cap technology valuations to historically elevated levels. However, the narrative
Apple reclaims title as world’s most valuable company, overtaking Nvidia
Apple (AAPL) reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company on Friday after its market capitalization surpassed Nvidia’s. Apple shares climbed to an all-time high of $334.99, lifting the company’s market value to approximately $4.88 trillion. Nvidia shares fell more
Micron stock plunges: Has it topped, or is this a rare buying opportunity?
Micron stock has plunged since reaching a record high of $1,255 on June 25. Shares have fallen about 30%, mirroring the sharp declines seen across the memory chip sector, including industry leaders Samsung and SK Hynix. So, has Micron reached its peak, or
Alibaba stock jumps as Apple integrates Qwen AI into Apple Intelligence in China
Alibaba’s US-listed shares rose more than 6% on Wednesday after the Chinese technology giant confirmed that its Qwen artificial intelligence model will power Apple Intelligence features for users in China. This marks a major milestone in Apple’s long-delayed AI rollout in the country.
Citigroup stock rises after reporting strong Q2 results driven by trading and growth
Citigroup beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit after reporting its highest quarterly revenue in a decade, as strong trading activity and higher investment banking fees boosted results. The bank reported net income of $5.8 billion, or $3.15 per share, representing a 45%
Will UnitedHealth stock crash after earnings? Charts flash warning signs
UnitedHealth Group stock has been in a strong rally this year as investors cheered its turnaround efforts and the Trump administration’s decision to boost Medicare Advantage payments by a larger-than-expected rate. UNH jumped and peaked at $434 last week, up by 66% from
S&P 500, SPY, VOO ETF: The 4 catalysts that could move markets this week
The S&P 500 Index continued rising and neared its all-time high on Friday as some big tech companies like Nvidia and AMD rebounded. It ended the week at 7,575, with its perpetual futures on Hyperliquid ticking downwards today. This article explains some of
Why retail investors are ditching broader index bets for selective trades
Retail investors, long considered one of the strongest pillars supporting the US stock market since the pandemic, are becoming increasingly selective as market leadership shifts rapidly and alternative investment opportunities gain traction. Recent data suggest individual investors are rotating between themes rather than
Josh Brown reveals the best bank stock to own heading into Q2 earnings
NY-headquartered Citigroup has been the perennial laggard of Wall Street for years, burdened by the legacy of the global financial crisis and an unmanageable corporate structure. However, the narrative has flipped, with a renowned wealth manager, Josh Brown, recently calling Citi “one of
