Systematic hedge funds have ramped up their equity exposure at an unprecedented pace, adding $86 billion worth of stocks over the last five trading sessions, according to a Goldman Sachs note, cited in a Reuters report. The note highlighted that the surge represents one of the largest short-term buying sprees by Commodity Trading Advisors, a
The British pound remained largely stable on Friday, returning to levels seen before the onset of the Iran war, as currency markets showed limited reaction to renewed political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Sterling held steady against the dollar at $1.35305, reflecting broader rangebound conditions across global currency markets. Traders appeared to overlook calls
US stocks rose on Friday, extending a recent rally, as investors welcomed fresh signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and improving prospects for a ceasefire. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 686 points, or 1.4%, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.77% and the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.73%. Ceasefire hopes lift sentiment Investor sentiment
Shares of Netflix tumbled on Friday after the streaming giant issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the current quarter, overshadowing a strong first-quarter earnings beat and triggering a sharp selloff in premarket trading. The stock fell about 10.53% to $96.44 after the market opened on Friday, even as broader market sentiment improved on easing geopolitical tensions. The
Brent crude oil prices plummeted more than 10% to slip below $90 per barrel on Friday on increasing hopes that the US and Iran would strike a peace deal. Brent crude fell below $90 per barrel for the first time since March 11 as the US and Iran prepared for more talks during the weekend,
Shares of Tesla advanced in early trading on Friday, putting the stock on track to end an extended losing streak as investor sentiment improved ahead of earnings and on easing geopolitical concerns. The stock rose 1.6% to $392.00, extending a recent rebound that has seen shares climb about 13% over the past five days. The
Shares of Apple Inc. rose 2% on Friday, supported by strong iPhone shipment data from China that underscored the company’s resilience in a challenging smartphone market. The stock gained, even as broader concerns around slowing demand and rising component costs continued to weigh on the sector. The move comes despite Apple stock remaining down year-to-date.
PepsiCo is set to report its first-quarter earnings on Thursday, with investors closely watching whether the company can sustain growth momentum while navigating persistent cost pressures and uneven demand trends across key segments. The food and beverage giant is expected to post earnings of $1.55 per share for the quarter, representing a 4.7% increase from
War in the Middle East could trigger a massive $58 billion bill for repair and restoration of energy-linked infrastructure, according to a new analysis from Rystad Energy. The cost for oil and gas facilities alone is estimated to potentially reach $50 billion. “This is no longer just a story about damaged facilities in the Gulf.
Tilray Brands stock price has moved sideways in the past few weeks as momentum in the cannabis industry waned. It was trading at $6.90, down by over 70% from its highest level last year. Still, technical analysis suggests that the TLRY stock may be on the cusp of a rebound. Tilray Brands stock on edge