May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -1.62 (-1.60%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.0787 (-2.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude prices remained lower after weekly...
May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -1.62 (-1.60%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.0787 (-2.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude prices remained lower after weekly...
On March 26, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) entered a correction, closing down more than 10% from its high . The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) joined the Nasdaq in a correction on March 27. As of market close on March 30, the Nasdaq was down 13.3% from its all-time high, the Dow is slightly out of correction territory, down 9.9%, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is dow...
On March 26, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) entered a correction, closing down more than 10% from its high . The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) joined the Nasdaq in a correction on March 27. As of market close on March 30, the Nasdaq was down 13.3% from its all-time high, the Dow is slightly out of correction territory, down 9.9%, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down 9.1%. Here's what would happen if all three indexes fell into a correction, and how to navigate market volatility. Continue reading
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Topline Summary and Update My outlook on ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ORIC ) to date has been one of substantial caution, with my latest article continuing to affirm a Hold sentiment given how aggressively the market was pricing the stock on the basis of early trial data. While there were signals that their targeted therapy could ascend to "best in class" t...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Topline Summary and Update My outlook on ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ORIC ) to date has been one of substantial caution, with my latest article continuing to affirm a Hold sentiment given how aggressively the market was pricing the stock on the basis of early trial data. While there were signals that their targeted therapy could ascend to "best in class" therapy status in prostate cancer, I had too many concerns to make it to a Buy sentiment. With their most recent clinical update , the market has taken ORIC down several pegs. Today, I want to take their financial and clinical progress into account and update the thesis, justifying why I continue to think that ORIC is being valued with too much success priced in. Pipeline Updates Rinzimetostat (formerly ORIC-944) The PRC2 inhibitor rinzimetostat remains the most advanced pipeline candidate, with the main focus for this agent being in the setting of prostate cancer. It is being evaluated in combination with agents like darolutamide and apalutamide, but as of my last article, the most we'd seen out of these combinations was reportedly favorable tolerability and some preliminary promise in terms of biochemical response. In the most recent update, presented after hours on March 31, 2026, ORIC announced they had identified a recommended phase 3 dose for use in combination with darolutamide. This dose was associated with manageable tolerability and supported long-term adherence. Updated efficacy focused on 18 patients evaluable as of March 6. In a landmark analysis, 84% of evaluable patients were free from radiographic disease progression or death at 5 months. ORIC highlighted that the current benchmark in the post-abiraterone setting being studied here is in the range of 60% to 75%, suggesting that adding rinzimetostat is contributing to higher landmark rPFS rates. Meanwhile, of 15 patients evaluable for biochemical response at this recommended phase 3 dose, 47% had a 50% or high...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.97%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.96%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.97%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.96%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Micron Technology and its memory and data-storage peers led the market higher on Wednesday. Investors are rotating back to momentum stocks after a brutal March. Micron shares, which are leading the rose by 11%.
Micron Technology and its memory and data-storage peers led the market higher on Wednesday. Investors are rotating back to momentum stocks after a brutal March. Micron shares, which are leading the rose by 11%.
Scharfsinn86/iStock via Getty Images The iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF ( IDRV ), as the self-explanatory name indicates, is an index-benchmarked ETP from BlackRock Fund Advisors that gives investors exposure to "developed and emerging market companies that may benefit from growth and innovation in and around electric vehicles, battery technologies and autonomous driving technologies." Intro...
Scharfsinn86/iStock via Getty Images The iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF ( IDRV ), as the self-explanatory name indicates, is an index-benchmarked ETP from BlackRock Fund Advisors that gives investors exposure to "developed and emerging market companies that may benefit from growth and innovation in and around electric vehicles, battery technologies and autonomous driving technologies." Introduced on April 16, 2019, IDRV tracks the NYSE FactSet Global Autonomous Driving and Electric Vehicle Index (NYFSAEV)(NYFSAEVT)(NYFSAEVN), so that's going to be our first port of call. De-constructing the Underlying Index By definition, the index is a "rules-based equity benchmark designed to track the performance of globally listed companies involved with Autonomous Driving and Electric Vehicles." These rules are applied to six distinct categories of companies that cover a spectrum of EV and self-driving or autonomous vehicle technologies, from battery materials producers to car makers and self-driving software developers and hardware vendors. These companies can be in any "one of 43 developed or emerging market countries", but in every single case, must derive more than half their revenues from goods and services related to EVs and autonomous vehicles. Their selection rests on two specific criteria - revenue exposure and their positioning and relationship to each other in the supply chain. These filtered equities are then ordered by float-adjusting their market caps, and further rules are applied to this ordered list. No single entity can exceed a 4% weighting, and so as to avoid concentration in the technology side over the application side, the index also caps the aggregate weighting of these two (of six) categories at 25%. That leaves more room for upstream companies like Albemarle ( ALB ), a major lithium producer that would otherwise have no place in IDRV. I'd describe IDRV as a fund that seeks to maximize exposure to these emergent technologies by identifying the one...
Microsoft is committing $1b to cloud and AI infrastructure in Thailand as part of a new regional expansion push. The company is also planning a multi year $5.5b infrastructure investment in Singapore to grow data center and AI capacity. Both projects are tied to partnerships with local governments focused on AI skills training and workforce development. These moves aim to support large scale AI wo...
Microsoft is committing $1b to cloud and AI infrastructure in Thailand as part of a new regional expansion push. The company is also planning a multi year $5.5b infrastructure investment in Singapore to grow data center and AI capacity. Both projects are tied to partnerships with local governments focused on AI skills training and workforce development. These moves aim to support large scale AI workloads while addressing data residency and digital sovereignty needs across Southeast...
Alphabet (NasdaqGS:GOOGL) has introduced new AI models, including TurboQuant for AI memory compression and Lyria 3 Pro for advanced music generation on the Gemini platform. The company’s quantum team has warned that Bitcoin and Ethereum could face imminent risk from quantum attacks, urging faster security upgrades across crypto networks. YouTube is facing growing regulatory scrutiny in Australia a...
Alphabet (NasdaqGS:GOOGL) has introduced new AI models, including TurboQuant for AI memory compression and Lyria 3 Pro for advanced music generation on the Gemini platform. The company’s quantum team has warned that Bitcoin and Ethereum could face imminent risk from quantum attacks, urging faster security upgrades across crypto networks. YouTube is facing growing regulatory scrutiny in Australia and the UK over youth protection rules, adding pressure to Alphabet’s global compliance...
In late March 2026, Microsoft announced it had entered exclusive talks with Chevron and Engine No. 1 to develop a roughly US$7.00 billion, 2,500-megawatt natural gas-powered energy complex in West Texas to supply a large data center campus. This prospective project highlights how Chevron is seeking to supply fast-growing AI and cloud computing power demand using gas-fired generation while it also ...
In late March 2026, Microsoft announced it had entered exclusive talks with Chevron and Engine No. 1 to develop a roughly US$7.00 billion, 2,500-megawatt natural gas-powered energy complex in West Texas to supply a large data center campus. This prospective project highlights how Chevron is seeking to supply fast-growing AI and cloud computing power demand using gas-fired generation while it also manages cyclone-related outages at its Wheatstone LNG facility and ongoing geopolitical...
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 1, marking half a century of innovation that has transformed multiple industries and shaped modern digital lifestyles. From the launch of the Macintosh in 1984 to the iPod in 2001, the iPhone in 2007, and the...
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 1, marking half a century of innovation that has transformed multiple industries and shaped modern digital lifestyles. From the launch of the Macintosh in 1984 to the iPod in 2001, the iPhone in 2007, and the...
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 deliver good bass for a pair of bone conduction headphones. | Image: The Verge As the days get warmer, it’s tempting to take your workouts outside. Bone conduction headphones let you listen while staying aware of your surroundings, making them ideal for runs, walks, and more. Through April 7th, Shokz is discounting several models during its spring sale , from the Shokz Open...
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 deliver good bass for a pair of bone conduction headphones. | Image: The Verge As the days get warmer, it’s tempting to take your workouts outside. Bone conduction headphones let you listen while staying aware of your surroundings, making them ideal for runs, walks, and more. Through April 7th, Shokz is discounting several models during its spring sale , from the Shokz OpenFit Air Earbuds to the OpenDots One clip . The best deal, however, is on the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 , which are on sale for $139.99 ($40 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , and directly from Shokz . That’s their best price since December and $15 shy of their all-time low. Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Where to Buy: $179.95 $139.95 at Amazon $179.95 $139.99 at REI $179.95 $139.99 at Best Buy The OpenRun Pro 2 are Shokz’s best bone conduction headphones yet, addressing a long standing problem with the category: bass. The running-safe open-ear design often comes at the expense of clarity. The OpenRun Pro 2 tackles that problem with dedicated 18mm by 11mm air conduction drivers, which our reviewer Victoria Song found delivered noticeably richer bass and clearer sound than their predecessor. She was also impressed by the fit. The updated design features thinner, more flexible ear hooks connected to a lightweight neckband, resulting in a more secure and comfortable feel than earlier models like the AfterShokz. Those older versions could feel too tight around the temples and uncomfortable with glasses, but here, the reduced clamping force and more flexible build make a difference. In addition to delivering better sound, the OpenRun Pro 2 also offers improved battery life. They can last up to 12 hours on a single charge, and now recharge over USB-C. They also include AI-powered noise cancellation to improve call performance, though in our testing it wasn’t particularly effective. Still, if you’re looking for a comfortable, safety-minded pair of headphones, they’re still a solid option, particularly if ...
Amazon has selected Mastercard as the network for its new U.S. business credit cards, replacing American Express. The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to ban surcharges on Mastercard payments, affecting how merchants can price card transactions. Nium has launched a stablecoin card issuance platform that uses Mastercard's network to connect digital assets to card payments. Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is dr...
Amazon has selected Mastercard as the network for its new U.S. business credit cards, replacing American Express. The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to ban surcharges on Mastercard payments, affecting how merchants can price card transactions. Nium has launched a stablecoin card issuance platform that uses Mastercard's network to connect digital assets to card payments. Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is drawing attention after a series of developments across retail, regulation, and fintech. The...