S&P 500 Hits Record 7,420 as AI and Tech Rally Powers U.S. Stocks
The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high of 7,420 as investor optimism around artificial intelligence and technology stocks continued driving the market higher.
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Wall Street Embraces ‘NACHO’ Trade as Oil Shock Bets Intensify
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Nathan Cole
Traders are increasingly positioning around the so-called ‘NACHO’ trade, betting disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and elevated oil prices will persist longer than markets expect.
SoftBank Shares Surge 16% as Tech Rally Pushes Nikkei to Record High
SoftBank shares jumped more than 16% as Japan’s technology-led rally pushed the Nikkei 225 to fresh record highs following the Golden Week holiday break.
BlackRock’s Larry Fink Predicts Future Market for AI Computing Power
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said growing shortages in AI infrastructure could eventually create a futures market for computing power, similar to oil or energy trading.
AMD Shares Hit Record High as AI Demand Fuels Chip Rally
AMD reached record highs as strong AI chip demand fueled a broader rally across semiconductor stocks.
Brent Crude Falls More Than 11% as Risk Premium Unwinds
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Nathan Cole
Brent crude oil plunged more than 11% as easing geopolitical concerns reduced fears of supply disruptions.
KOSPI Hits Record High as AI-Driven Chip Boom Fuels 37% Surge in Just Over a Month
South Korea’s KOSPI index surged 37% in just 34 days to a record high, driven by booming global demand for AI semiconductors. The rally added roughly $1 trillion in market value.
UAE to Exit OPEC and OPEC+
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Nathan Cole
The UAE will exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, aiming to increase oil production and better align with shifting global energy demand.
UBS Profit Jumps 80% to $3 Billion as Trading Boosts First-Quarter Results
UBS reported an 80% surge in first-quarter profit to $3 billion, beating expectations as trading revenue strengthened performance.
TSMC Shares Hit Record High as Taiwan Eases Investment Limits
TSMC shares reached a record high after Taiwan eased single-stock investment caps, boosting demand from institutional funds.
Condom Prices Could Rise 30% as Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains, Karex Warns
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Nathan Cole
Condom prices could increase by up to 30% as the Iran war drives higher costs and disrupts supply chains, according to global producer Karex.
Deutsche Bank Warns of ‘Petroyuan’ Rise as Iran War Fuels Dollar Debate
Deutsche Bank flagged the potential rise of a “petroyuan” amid the Iran war, as analysts debate whether de-dollarization could accelerate despite continued dollar dominance.
Cocoa Prices Collapse Nearly 80% After Record Highs
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Nathan Cole
Cocoa prices have plunged nearly 60% from 2025 highs, extending losses into 2026. The sharp decline follows a historic rally that peaked in late 2024.
Alibaba Reveals It Built Viral AI Video Model Leading Global Rankings
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Emma Clarke
Alibaba confirmed it is behind a viral AI video model topping global leaderboards. The reveal highlights its growing role in the AI race.
Traders Bet Fed Will Hold Rates Through 2026 After Inflation Data
Traders are betting the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged through 2026 following the latest inflation data. CPI figures showed moderating but still elevated price pressures.