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Micron delivered a significantly stronger-than-expected earnings report, reflecting continued strength in demand for advanced memory products tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The results showed clear upside versus market expectations, supported by robust pricing and sustained demand from data center customers.Forward guidance also pointed to continued momentum, with management signaling further …

Investors are keeping a close eye on Trex Company as recent activity in the options market signals heightened expectations for volatility. A surge in demand for certain call options suggests traders are anticipating a significant swing in the stock’s price, though the direction of that move remains uncertain.Implied volatility, a …

Key Takeaways Records shattered: South Korea’s KOSPI surged 2.3% to an all-time high of 6,630.35, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed as much as 1.6% to a record 60,652.98. Chip stocks lead the charge: SK Hynix soared more than 6% to a fresh peak, Samsung Electronics added 2.5%, and AI-linked stocks …

Global financial markets closed the week with cautious optimism. U.S. equities extended their gains, supported by solid economic fundamentals, even as geopolitical risks in the Middle East continued to cast a shadow. The ceasefire between the United States and Iran largely held, yet the ongoing closure of the Strait of …

Rising geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly evolving into a major economic risk. With naval enforcement tightening and energy shipments increasingly disrupted, global markets are bracing for prolonged uncertainty. The standoff is not just a regional conflict—it is a pressure point for the entire global economy, given …

A powerful surge in artificial intelligence spending is reshaping the semiconductor landscape—and one of the biggest winners isn’t the flashiest name in chips. Texas Instruments has just delivered a standout moment on Wall Street, with its stock jumping sharply after a strong earnings report and an optimistic outlook tied directly …

Key Takeaways Flagship launch: DeepSeek unveiled preview versions of its new open-source V4 model, featuring enhanced reasoning and performance capabilities. Two-tier lineup: DeepSeek-V4-Pro packs a massive 1.6 trillion parameters, while the leaner V4-Flash runs on 284 billion parameters — both with a 1 million-token context window. Text-only for now: The …

Key Takeaways Stock soars: Intel shares jumped more than 22% in Friday’s premarket trading after the chipmaker delivered a blockbuster earnings beat and upbeat guidance. Guidance crushes estimates: Intel forecasts Q2 2026 EPS of $0.20 (vs. $0.09 consensus) and revenue between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion (vs. $13.04 billion expected). …

Defense stocks are facing a rough week, with investor confidence shaken in their role as safe havens. Lockheed Martin’s disappointing earnings report has amplified concerns and sent shockwaves across the sector. Earnings Under PressureLockheed Martin’s first-quarter results revealed a sharp setback. Revenue held steady at $18.0 billion compared to last …

China’s economic resilience is being tested once again, as global tensions and trade pressures begin to weigh more heavily on its vast manufacturing sector. While the country has managed to maintain steady growth in recent years, signs of strain are becoming increasingly visible—especially among factory workers facing uncertain futures.Workers Caught …