Nasdaq leads strong finish as markets cheer temporary US-Iran ceasefire
4:20pm: Geopolitical tensions ease Stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday as investors embraced risk following news of a temporary ceasefire between the...
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HD hits 52-week low as big-ticket demand weakens and margins face investment pressure, but Pro demand and housing tailwinds support long-term case.
Pfizer PFE is one of the largest and most successful drugmakers in oncology with an established presence in breast, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal cancer and blood cancers. It boasts a strong portfolio of approved cancer medicines as well as a robust pipeline of cancer candidates with a focus on multiple modalities, including small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and immuno-oncology biologics.
Tech stocks soared in response to the ceasefire as investors returned to risk assets. Alphabet doesn't have direct exposure to oil prices, but it is sensitive to the strength of the global economy.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER | UBER Price Prediction) trades at $73.23 as of writing, sitting 29% below its 52-week high of $101.99 and down 11.6% year-to-date.
e.l.f. Beauty stock fell last month in response to the Iran war and analyst coverage. Some of e.l.f.
The brand unveils its first owned festival weekend experience, the latest example of its ability to bring "the world of rhode" to life in unexpected ways LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- rhode, the award-winning line of curated, high-performance skincare and beauty essentials by Hailey Rhode Bieber, is coming to the desert for the first time. Taking place on Saturday, April 11th, during festival weekend in Indio, California, this invite-only event will bring together festival-goers, creators, and friends of the brand to celebrate their new collaboration, rhode x the Biebers.
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, XETRA:INL) shares climbed 9.1% Wednesday after the chipmaker announced it is joining Elon Musk's Terafab project, but analysts caution that the deal's long-term benefits depend heavily on how the partnership is structured. Wedbush analysts said the collaboration makes strategic sense, noting that “a tie-up with Intel to build the proposed Terafab chip complex makes significantly more sense than Elon's companies attempting to develop 2nm process technology on their own.
B&G Foods (BGS) is undergoing a major portfolio transformation, aiming to reduce leverage and improve margins amid industry headwinds. BGS expects FY26 net sales of $1.655–$1.695 billion and relatively flat Adj. EBITDA but strong Adj. Diluted EPS growth. The current ~14.85% dividend yield is at risk despite being covered well by their FCF now; a cut could accelerate debt reduction and improve financial flexibility.
Evotec SE (EVO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AI chips are no longer just training models in giant data centers on Earth but are also going to the Moon, analyzing images from lunar orbit before beaming back only the insights that matter.
RDDT's international push fuels surging revenue, user growth, and ad gains, but rising competition and valuation concerns cloud the company's upside potential.
G rides on AI-driven BPO growth and strong cash returns, but regional concentration, rising costs and competition weigh on scalability and growth.
Roblox is seeing growth ramp up versus its year-ago comp, with revenue for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter growing by 43%. The company generated free cash flow of $307 million on the back of cash from operations that hit a record during the fourth quarter. AI-built gaming worlds offer limited interaction time and will likely be unable to scale. The risk of these to RBLX has been overstated.
Stocks are rising on news of the Iran ceasefire. Applied Digital investors are regaining their optimism today, and more good news could be on the way when the company reports Q3 results after the market closes.
President Donald Trump has said he only expects the Iran war to last a few more weeks. However, it's hard to know how long conflicts like this could last.
Higher crude oil prices and crack spreads are good news for Chevron. The parties to the conflict are still far away from a comprehensive peace deal.
Iconic denim maker Levi Strauss' latest quarterly results hid a 'Love Story' within. As the denim brand reported its strongest quarterly revenue growth in nearly four years, with consumers shrugging off tariff-driven price increases, the CEO said one of its core styles was regaining popularity after featuring in a hit FX and Hulu show on the romance between John F.
Citigroup is using artificial intelligence to speed up account openings and the retirement of old software, the U.S. bank's head of technology, Tim Ryan, said, as the firm pushes to improve productivity.
More infrastructure spending, a focus on product innovation and efficient cost management are encouraging for the Zacks Building Products - Wood industry players like WY, RYN and WOR despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
VRT rides on AI data center demand, posts 26% organic growth and $10.2B sales, expands Americas capacity, eyes 28% growth in 2026 despite competition.
LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FT #Bismuth--Fortune Minerals Alberta Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) (www.fortuneminerals.com) is pleased to announce that it has signed a backstop agreement with SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. (TSX:SES) (“SECURE”) to provide waste disposal solutions for the Company's planned hydrometallurgical facility in Lamont County, Alberta. The hydrometallurgical facility will process concentrates fr.
Dell Technologies is benefiting from strong demand for its data center servers for artificial intelligence applications. Dell stock rose on Wednesday.
An Oregon appeals court on Wednesday ruled in favor of PacifiCorp in litigation over a series of Oregon wildfires in 2020, saying a trial judge erred in letting the case against the Berkshire Hathaway-owned utility proceed as a class action.
New model was competitive with leadings labs' offerings on benchmark tests, company said.
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deluxe (NYSE: DLX), a trusted Payments and Data company, today announced a new partnership with Washington Trust Bank, the largest independently held full-service commercial bank in the Northwest, with more than $10 billion in assets and headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Through this partnership, Washington Trust Bank has selected Deluxe to support its merchant services program, providing a scalable payments platform, operational expertise, and a high-touch ser.
Astrana Health, Inc. offers a mispriced growth opportunity, combining 20–30% top and bottom line growth with strong free cash flow and operational leverage. ASTH's risk-bearing, tech-enabled model drives industry-leading G&A efficiency (6.8%), diversified revenue streams, and resilience against reimbursement or membership volatility. Despite 56% revenue growth and robust EBITDA expansion, ASTH trades at deep valuation discounts (EV/Revenue 0.43x, EV/EBITDA 6.43x), reflecting over-discounted risk.
ITRI launches a free digital badge to boost energy-water awareness, pairing sustainability education with broader growth and revenue outlook.
NTAP teams up with Nutanix to integrate ONTAP with NCP, aiming to streamline hybrid cloud, boost virtualization efficiency and enable seamless data mobility.
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / Guardian Metal Resources plc ("Guardian Metal" or the "Company")(LON:GMET)(OTCQB:GMTLF)(NYSE A:GMTL), a US focused exploration stage company focused on tungsten in Nevada, United States, announces that the Company has received a notice to exercise options over a total of 300,000 new ordinary shares of 1 pence each in the Company ("Option Shares") at an exercise price of 0.14p per Option Share, raising £42,000 for the Company. ADMISSION AND TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS Application will be made for the 300,000 Option Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM which is expected to occur on or around 14 April 2026 ("Admission").
Not all AI stocks have fallen for a good reason. Palantir is hitting on all cylinders and has the potential to grow into one of the world's largest companies.
Granite Construction remains a "Strong Buy" due to attractive valuation, robust public infrastructure demand, and successful acquisition-driven growth. GVA's 2025 revenue grew 10.4% year-over-year, with significant EBITDA and cash flow improvements, underscoring operational strength. Public sector CAP surged to $6.06 billion, offsetting private sector weakness, as government infrastructure spending accelerates, particularly in California and federal border projects.
Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence model from a team it assembled last year through a costly talent war and sweeping internal restructuring to catch up with rivals in the AI race.
Cybersecurity stocks could have more room to run, according to JPMorgan, which sees recent developments in artificial intelligence as a tailwind rather than a threat for leading players like Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike. The bank reiterated its overweight ratings on both companies following Anthropic's rollout of its advanced AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, as part of its Project Glasswing initiative.
Meta debuted its first major large language model, Muse Spark, spearheaded by chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, who joined nine months ago and leads Meta Superintelligence Labs. Meta is desperate to regain momentum in the fiercely competitive AI market following the disappointing debut of the company's previous flagship Llama 4 family of AI models.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC's Phil LeBeau on Wednesday that the airline is reducing its capacity growth plans in the near term as fuel costs soar amid the war in the Middle East. Bastian also said Delta expects to receive a $300 million boost from its refinery.
Nvidia shares rose on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions lifted global markets. The stock jumped as much as 3.1% to $183.57 in early trading before paring gains to around 1.8%.
Visa has introduced a tool designed to help businesses take part in AI-powered commerce. Intelligent Commerce Connect, part of the Visa Intelligence Commerce program, serves as a “network, protocol, and token vault-agnostic ‘on ramp' to agentic commerce for agent builders, merchants, and enablers,” Visa said in a Wednesday (April 8) news release.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 8, 2026) - Kootenay Silver Inc. (TSXV: KTN) (OTCQX: KOOYF) is advancing exploration at its Columba discovery in Mexico, where a maiden resource has already outlined approximately 54 million ounces of silver at strong grades in the inferred category. With ongoing drilling expected to deliver steady results through the year, the company is targeting resource growth and a potential first economic study.
ATLANTA, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- . Gray Media has named Jim Hays as the next General Manager of WTHI (CBS/Fox) in Terre Haute, Indiana, effective April 13, 2026.
Company hired over 200 lineworkers in 2025 with plans to add more critical jobs in 2026 amid unprecedented growth ATLANTA, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.
FISHERS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #SBA--First Internet Bank today announced that Anne Sharkey, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, will speak at the Nacha Smarter Faster Payments 2026 Conference in San Diego. Ms. Sharkey will participate in the spotlight session, “A Collaborative Vision of Customer Experience for the Future,” taking place Tuesday, April 28, from 4:10 PM – 5:00 PM PT. The session will explore how financial institutions, fintechs and payments ecosystem partners can work togethe.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for leading brands, today announced the winners of its second annual Excellence in Engagement Awards. This program evaluates organizations across industries including travel, automotive, finance, and entertainment, and honors businesses that are pushing the boundaries of customer engagement and personalization with contextual data. Improving customer experiences.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today unveiled Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new solution that makes it easier for businesses to connect to and participate in AI-powered commerce. Intelligent Commerce Connect acts as a network, protocol, and token vault-agnostic ‘on ramp' to agentic commerce for agent builders, merchants, and enablers. As consumers increasingly rely on AI agents to make purchases, businesses – whether they are building agents, selling to them, or processin.
Iren (IREN +3.89%) could become one of the market's most explosive AI infrastructure stories, but the bullish thesis still depends on a build-out that is far from finished. That mix of huge upside, real execution risk, and premium valuation is what makes the stock so hard to ignore.
Energy executives sold stock worth $1.4 billion in the first quarter on the back of a historic shock to the world's crude supplies.
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Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) shares rose more than 7% on Wednesday amid easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as UBS raised its price target...