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Micron stock price forecast: any more room for upside?

Micron (MU) stock has been in a strong bull run since April 2025, when it bottomed at $62. It has soared to $415, making it one of the top gainers in the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq 100.  Despite this surge, the stock has more upside in 2026 as the artificial intelligence tailwinds remain. It

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Crypto market crash today: reasons why altcoins are going down

The crypto market crash accelerated during the weekend, with Bitcoin moving below the key support level at $80,000 for the first time in months. It was trading at $78,678 on Sunday, down sharply from its all-time high of $126,300. Ethereum price crashed to $2,400, while Binance Coin (BNB) fell to $770. The market capitalization of

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Strait of Hormuz fears and low EU storage reignite uncertainty over European gas prices

European gas prices, already on a downward trend, face fresh uncertainty after heightened rhetoric between the US and Iran, fueled by statements from President Donald Trump, reignited fears over the security of the vital Strait of Hormuz—a transit point for a crucial one-fifth of the world’s seaborne LNG deliveries. LNG shipments from US terminals are

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SCHD ETF stock is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 this year

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is doing well this year and is constantly beating the broader market, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 indices.  SCHD has jumped by 8.50% this year and is now hovering at its all-time high, while the S&P 500 has risen by just 1%. This article explores

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US stocks open in the green ahead of Fed meet, major tech earnings

US stocks were modestly higher on Monday as investors navigated a mix of political uncertainty, a packed earnings calendar and anticipation ahead of the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of the year. The S&P 500 edged up 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 170 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite hovered around the

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US stocks open mixed: Nasdaq climbs 0.6%, Dow slips 300 points

US stocks were mixed on Tuesday as gains in large technology companies lifted the broader market, while sharp losses in health insurers weighed heavily on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Investors also positioned cautiously ahead of a heavy slate of corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of the year, due on Wednesday.

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US stocks open in the green: S&P breaches 7,000, Nasdaq climbs 0.7%

US equities advanced on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 reaching the 7,000 level for the first time, as investors positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and a slate of earnings reports from major technology companies. The benchmark index rose 0.3% and touched an intraday high of 7,002.28, marking a symbolic milestone for

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US stocks open flat after Big Tech earnings, Fed decision: S&P below 7,000

US stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors balanced a fresh wave of earnings from major technology companies against the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and lingering political and geopolitical uncertainty. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, reflecting a cautious tone after the benchmark briefly crossed the 7,000 level in the prior session. The

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ExxonMobil’s full-year profit dips on crude prices despite Q4 refining strength

Exxon Mobil Corp achieved fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that narrowly surpassed Wall Street expectations, largely fueled by robust results in its refining segment and all-time high output from significant growth assets. Despite this strong quarter, the energy behemoth’s overall profit for the full year decreased compared to 2024, primarily due to the adverse effects of depressed

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X faces fresh Japan scrutiny as Grok deepfake concerns spread worldwide

Japan has joined a growing list of countries scrutinising X over Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence service Grok and concerns that the chatbot can be used to create and spread sexualised images of people without their consent. The development adds new pressure on the social media platform as regulators worldwide step up checks on AI tools

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