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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella said the software giant is entering a "consequential platform shift" driven by AI agents, as its artificial intelligence business surpassed $37 billion in annual recurring revenue and cloud growth remained robust in a record third quarter. Microsoft...

Semiconductor companies are tightening their grip on the U.S. equity market, reaching record levels of dominance within the technology sector. Chip Stocks Command Unprecedented Market Share According to a Wednesday post on X by The Kobeissi Letter, "The S&P 500 semiconductor industry now...

U.S. equities rallied strongly this month, with the benchmark S&P 500 Index heading for its strongest monthly performance since November 2020, surging over 9% so far in April. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), which tracks the S&P 500 Index, mirrored the rally and reached new highs....

On Tuesday, U.S. drivers faced the steepest pump prices in about four years as the Iran conflict and stalled diplomacy kept crude markets tight. The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.23, a level not seen since April 2022, according to AAA. Pump prices are up more than 40% since the...

On Tuesday, Novartis (NYSE:NVS) CEO Vas Narasimhan said the Trump administration's "most favored nation" (MFN) drug pricing policy could create a tough trade-off for drugmakers and patients. According to a CNBC report, Narasimhan described it as a "very difficult situation," and added, "The reality...

Economist Justin Wolfers, on Saturday, said concerns about Social Security's future are being misunderstood, emphasizing that the system's strain is driven by demographic shifts rather than a "lockbox" debate. Demographics, Not "Lockbox," Driving Social Security Strain In a post on X, Wolfers...

Jim Cramer on Monday highlighted a sudden shift in sentiment around Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), noting that bearish traders appear to have vanished as selling pressure dried up, potentially signaling renewed bullish momentum for the AI chip giant's stock. Nvidia Selling Pressure Appears To Ease...

On Monday, an X-based stock tracker, known for following the trades of Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif), highlighted concerns over a well-timed purchase of Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) shares by Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.). Micron’s Well-Timed Purchase The tracker showed that...

Food inflation in the U.S. is set to accelerate in the coming months, with surging food and beverage prices fueling concerns over rising grocery bills and adding upward pressure on broader inflation measures. Food Inflation Set To Rise According to a Sunday post on X by The Kobeissi Letter, average...

Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) said on Sunday it signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion. According to the terms of the agreement, Organon shareholders will receive $14 per share in cash, representing a 103% premium to...

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) CEO Mike Wirth said on Sunday that oil prices are likely to remain under “upward pressure” as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to disrupt global supply. Hormuz Crisis Hurting Supply and Inventory On Sunday, in an interview aired on “Face the Nation...

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Thursday called for stricter rules on prediction markets, warning that access to insider information could fuel unethical profits and criminal activity tied to sensitive global events. In a post on X, Schiff said Congress must ensure that "no public official or other...

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) highlighted a shifting political narrative around the economy, saying that Americans favor Democrats over Republicans on economic issues despite the surge in inflation during Joe Biden's tenure. Greene Puts 9% Inflation Against Fox News Poll Greene, on...

Intel Corp.'s (NASDAQ:INTC) incredible run in extended trading on Thursday has driven gains in ETFs like Direxion Daily INTC Bull 2X ETF (NASDAQ:LINT), First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL), and Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ), which have the largest exposure to this...

Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) on Thursday posted first-quarter results, highlighting strong momentum in optical networking and a sharp jump in sales tied to AI and cloud customers. Nokia Q1 Results The Finnish company reported net sales of $5.26 billion (EUR 4.5 billion), up 4% year over year, but missed...