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Cloudflare shares dropped sharply after the cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure company announced plans to reduce its workforce by roughly 20%, eliminating more than 1,100 jobs as part of an artificial intelligence-driven restructuring programme....

McDonald’s reported a stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings performance, driven by strategic initiatives like value meals and new menu items, which helped sustain sales despite challenging economic conditions. The fast-food giant’s...

Advanced Micro Devices is set to report its first-quarter 2026 results, with investors closely focused on the company’s data centre performance as a key driver of valuation. The semiconductor firm is increasingly positioned as a major player in the...

Alphabet is rapidly closing in on Nvidia’s position as the world’s most valuable company, driven by strong investor confidence in its artificial intelligence and cloud strategy. The Google parent’s market capitalisation has risen to approximately...

GameStop has launched an ambitious bid to acquire eBay in a deal valued at approximately $56 billion, marking a bold strategic pivot for the gaming retailer into the broader e-commerce and investment landscape. The offer, led by chief executive Ryan...

Spotify reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2026, with earnings per share reaching €3.45 and revenue of €4.5 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts. The streaming giant also saw its monthly active users grow by 12%...

Shell has agreed to acquire Canadian energy producer ARC Resources in a deal valued at approximately $16.4 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in the global energy sector in recent years. The move reflects a strategic push to strengthen...

Samsung Electronics is preparing to withdraw its home appliances and television sales business from China in 2026, a move that reflects sustained financial pressure and weakening market share in the region. For investors, the decision underscores a...

Porsche’s decision to exit its stake in Bugatti Rimac marks a significant capital reallocation within the luxury automotive sector, as financial investors step in to acquire high-value performance assets. The company is divesting its 45% stake in...

Advanced Micro Devices shares climbed to a record high, rising around 10% in premarket trading, as a combination of analyst upgrades and strong sector signals reinforced investor conviction in AI-driven semiconductor demand. The move reflects a...

IBM’s shares declined sharply after its latest quarterly results failed to reassure investors over its positioning in the artificial intelligence landscape. The company reported revenue of $15.9 billion, up around 9% year-on-year, alongside adjusted...

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have approved a $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance, marking a pivotal transaction in the global media sector and reinforcing a broader reallocation of capital toward scale-driven platforms. The deal, which...

Spirit Airlines has become the centre of a high-stakes, capital-intensive rescue effort, as investor enthusiasm surges on expectations of a government-backed intervention. The sharp rebound in its share price signals renewed interest in distressed,...

SpaceX is moving decisively into the upper layers of artificial intelligence, securing a $60 billion option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor in one of the most striking deals in the sector this year. The structure of the deal is notable, offering...

Gold edged higher to $4,807.69 an ounce, rising 0.44% as investors continued to balance safe-haven demand against a stronger US dollar and renewed inflation concerns. The move reflects a market that remains highly sensitive to geopolitical...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada’s close economic relationship with the United States has become a “weakness” that must now be corrected, marking one of his clearest statements yet on the need to reduce reliance on its largest...

Nike’s stock momentum has sharply weakened after a disappointing post‑earnings reaction, with its momentum score dropping from 12.25 to 5.41, indicating a significant decline in technical strength. While the company reported a Q3 revenue of $11.3...

Microsoft’s stock suffered its worst quarterly performance since the 2008 global financial crisis, dropping nearly 23–25% in the first quarter of 2026. This steep decline contrasts sharply with major market indices like the Nasdaq, which fell only...

The U.S. bond market is becoming a key factor in shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. As of 2026, bond yields have been climbing, particularly on short‑term Treasuries like the 2‑year bond, signaling that...

South Korea’s AI chip startup Rebellions has secured $400m in pre-IPO funding, highlighting strong investor demand for semiconductor assets tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The raise positions the company within a growing pipeline of...