Microsoft’s fair value estimate has been trimmed slightly, with the price target moving from US$594.62 to US$587.31, a modest reset in the modelled upside. That adjustment lines up with a broader analyst split, where many firms are cutting targets but still flagging long term potential, while a smaller group grows more cautious on AI execution risks, valuation, and competitive threats. As you read...
Microsoft’s fair value estimate has been trimmed slightly, with the price target moving from US$594.62 to US$587.31, a modest reset in the modelled upside. That adjustment lines up with a broader analyst split, where many firms are cutting targets but still flagging long term potential, while a smaller group grows more cautious on AI execution risks, valuation, and competitive threats. As you read on, you will see how these shifting signals can help you track and interpret the evolving...
designer491/iStock via Getty Images By Elior Manier The March Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report just dropped into a ghost town but came with a major surprise: +178K vs. 60K expectations. This completely erases the prior month's -92K release (which did get revised down to -133K). But even this got overshaded by today's release. This led to a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.3% (from 4.4%) with the u...
designer491/iStock via Getty Images By Elior Manier The March Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report just dropped into a ghost town but came with a major surprise: +178K vs. 60K expectations. This completely erases the prior month's -92K release (which did get revised down to -133K). But even this got overshaded by today's release. This led to a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.3% (from 4.4%) with the unrounded number at 4.256%. With major US equity and commodity markets fully closed for Good Friday, only futures are opened, and they are quite stuck. In an abbreviated holiday session (open until 13:30 ET), Wall Street is left holding a massive data release with almost nowhere to trade it. US stock futures and bonds still sold off as the data pushes back against cuts even further, as if they were even part of the discussion. The US dollar ( DXY ) is up slightly, but its change is measly. As the economy really seems to be picking up again, traders will have to remain careful on the possible pricing for hikes. That will have to be seen again in the next few months, as the data will progressively reflect higher energy costs. (Gas prices have been out of this world, to be fair. This will weigh on activity). Stock futures are selling off Dow Jones 1H Chart. April 3, 2026 (Source: TradingView) Some algos lost their minds at the release, but this did not last long. Stocks remain below their bearish trendline. Bonds follow suit Bonds 1H Chart - April 3, 2026 (Source: TradingView) Happy holidays, and enjoy the long weekend! Things could get very wild at the Monday re-open but could only really pick up on Tuesday, with the heaviest participants only coming back at that time. Original Post Editor's Note: The summary bullets for this article were chosen by Seeking Alpha editors.
Wicketkeeper hits ton against Warwickshire and impresses alongside Tom Lawes on season’s opening day The County Championship whirred back into life on Good Friday, with 3 April its earliest start in history. By extension, Rory Burns claimed the record for its earliest dismissal, with Surrey’s captain run out 10 minutes into the day’s play at Edgbaston in a scene usually reserved for the village gr...
Wicketkeeper hits ton against Warwickshire and impresses alongside Tom Lawes on season’s opening day The County Championship whirred back into life on Good Friday, with 3 April its earliest start in history. By extension, Rory Burns claimed the record for its earliest dismissal, with Surrey’s captain run out 10 minutes into the day’s play at Edgbaston in a scene usually reserved for the village green. Cricket really can be a sod sometimes. All that pre-season graft, all those hours dreaming big, only to plink a drive early on, think it has beaten mid-off, and set off for the run in good faith. The throw from Warwickshire’s Ed Barnard may have been wild but Kai Smith mopped up smartly at the stumps. Talk about sick Burns. Continue reading...
STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) is one of the best future stocks to buy for the next 5 years. On March 17, STMicroelectronics announced the expansion of its 800 VDC power conversion portfolio through the introduction of new 12V and 6V architectures developed in collaboration with Nvidia. These solutions complement the company’s existing 800 VDC to 50V stage […]
STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) is one of the best future stocks to buy for the next 5 years. On March 17, STMicroelectronics announced the expansion of its 800 VDC power conversion portfolio through the introduction of new 12V and 6V architectures developed in collaboration with Nvidia. These solutions complement the company’s existing 800 VDC to 50V stage […]
Global financial markets saw reduced activity on Friday as major Western exchanges paused for Good Friday. U.S. equity markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, remained closed for the full session, while bond markets had already ended early on Thursday. The UK markets were also shut, although several Asian and Middle Eastern exchanges continued to operate, keeping some liquidity ...
Global financial markets saw reduced activity on Friday as major Western exchanges paused for Good Friday. U.S. equity markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, remained closed for the full session, while bond markets had already ended early on Thursday. The UK markets were also shut, although several Asian and Middle Eastern exchanges continued to operate, keeping some liquidity in the system. Trading in the U.S. is set to resume on Monday, while parts of Europe will reopen a day later over Easter Monday, creating a staggered return that could heighten volatility. The holiday break comes at a sensitive time, with markets recently experiencing sharp swings. On Thursday, equities fluctuated as oil prices surged amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran and concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Although markets recovered from intraday losses, uncertainty remains elevated. With thinner liquidity following the holiday, even minor updates could trigger amplified market reactions in the sessions ahead.
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is one of the best future stocks to buy for the next 5 years. On April 1, Intel Corporation and Apollo announced a definitive agreement for Intel to repurchase a 49% equity interest in their JV related to Fab 34 in Ireland for $14.2 billion. This transaction marks the conclusion of a […]
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is one of the best future stocks to buy for the next 5 years. On April 1, Intel Corporation and Apollo announced a definitive agreement for Intel to repurchase a 49% equity interest in their JV related to Fab 34 in Ireland for $14.2 billion. This transaction marks the conclusion of a […]