Deja Vu All Over Again: Futures Surge, Oil Tumbles On Iran Deal Optimism, Tech Rally US equity futures are up big this morning and making fresh all time highs, led by tech companies, while oil prices and bond yields fell sharply on optimism that the US and Iran are nearing a peace deal. As of 8:00am Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1.7% while those for the S&P 500 gained 1%, with both gauges set to build...
Deja Vu All Over Again: Futures Surge, Oil Tumbles On Iran Deal Optimism, Tech Rally US equity futures are up big this morning and making fresh all time highs, led by tech companies, while oil prices and bond yields fell sharply on optimism that the US and Iran are nearing a peace deal. As of 8:00am Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1.7% while those for the S&P 500 gained 1%, with both gauges set to build on record highs. Iran is evaluating a new proposal from the US to end their near 10-week war, according to an Axios report. If Tehran accepts the terms, it will lead to a gradual reopening of Hormuz and lifting of the American blockade on Iranian ports. Brent tanked 11% to below $98 a barrel. That comes as US gasoline prices topped $4.50 a gallon for the first time since July 2022. The yield on 10-year Treasuries dropped eight basis points to 4.35%. In the UK, the rate on two-year UK gilts tumbled 17 basis points. The dollar hit the lowest level since February, while gold topped $4,700 an ounce. Bitcoin rose for a seventh straight day. US economic data calendar slate includes April ADP employment change at 8:15am. Fed speaker slate includes Musalem (9:30am) and Goolsbee (1pm) In premarket, most Mag 7 names are higher: Alphabet (GOOGL) climbs 1.6% after the Information reported that AI startup Anthropic plans to spend about $200 billion with Google over five years (Amazon +1%, Apple -0.5%, Nvidia +2.5%, Meta +0.5%, Microsoft +0.1, Tesla +0.6%) Miners, cruise operators and airline companies gain, while energy and fertilizer stocks fall, after a report on the US and Iran nearing a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war. Semiconductor, power equipment and data center stocks rally after solid results from Advanced Micro Devices and Super Micro — in a sign of robust end-to-end artificial intelligence-related demand. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) rallies 19% after the chipmaker gave an outlook that is stronger than expected, a sign of robust AI-related demand. Alphate...
Carl Icahn's investment company Icahn Enterprises ( IEP ) said on Wednesday it has promoted CFO Ted Papapostolou to president and CEO, effective immediately. Papapostolou, who has been CFO since November 2021 and a director since December 2021, succeeds Andrew Teno, who has resigned as CEO and board member to relocate and pursue another opportunity closer to home. The company said Teno’s departure...
Carl Icahn's investment company Icahn Enterprises ( IEP ) said on Wednesday it has promoted CFO Ted Papapostolou to president and CEO, effective immediately. Papapostolou, who has been CFO since November 2021 and a director since December 2021, succeeds Andrew Teno, who has resigned as CEO and board member to relocate and pursue another opportunity closer to home. The company said Teno’s departure was not due to any disagreement. Papapostolou joined Icahn Enterprises in 2007 and has held several senior finance roles, including chief accounting officer. He also serves on the board of Caesars Entertainment ( CZR ). The company promoted Robert Flint to CFO, succeeding Papapostolou. Flint, who has served as chief accounting officer since 2023, was also appointed to the board. Chairman Carl Icahn thanked Teno for his contributions, while Teno said he leaves confident in the firm’s leadership and future. More on Icahn Enterprises Icahn Enterprises: Dividend Exceeds Dilution Risk Tracking Carl Icahn's 13F Report - Q4 2025 Update Icahn Enterprises L.P. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Icahn Enterprises Q1 Earnings Preview Industrial names with highest dividend yield as investors navigate geopolitical uncertainty
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Wednesday, gas utility Spire, Inc. (SR) now projects adjusted earnings from continuing operations in a range of $3.90 to $4.10 per share.
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Wednesday, gas utility Spire, Inc. (SR) now projects adjusted earnings from continuing operations in a range of $3.90 to $4.10 per share.
Everyone knows Bill Gates’ Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) story. The interesting position sits one line further down the Gates Foundation Trust’s 13F: Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), the yellow-iron giant most investors still file under “old economy.” According to the most recent filing, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust holds 6,353,614 shares of CAT, valued at $3,639,794,852, with sole ... Bill Gates Ow...
Everyone knows Bill Gates’ Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) story. The interesting position sits one line further down the Gates Foundation Trust’s 13F: Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), the yellow-iron giant most investors still file under “old economy.” According to the most recent filing, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust holds 6,353,614 shares of CAT, valued at $3,639,794,852, with sole ... Bill Gates Owns Billions in This Secret AI Player Up Nearly 183% in a Year, and It’s Not Microsoft
Reach (LON:RCH) used its 2026 annual general meeting to outline progress on its strategy to diversify revenues beyond digital advertising, while also flagging continued headwinds from changes in online referral traffic and reaffirming full-year expectations. Chair highlights strategy and community
Reach (LON:RCH) used its 2026 annual general meeting to outline progress on its strategy to diversify revenues beyond digital advertising, while also flagging continued headwinds from changes in online referral traffic and reaffirming full-year expectations. Chair highlights strategy and community
一个划时代的符号,完成使命了。 五一假期期间,大洋彼岸的特斯拉加州弗里蒙特工厂,特斯拉真正意义上的 最后一台特斯拉Model X正式下线 。 至此,这款量产长达11年的特斯拉首款豪华电动 SUV,正式完成了它的历史使命,同时也意味着,Model S也自此退出历史舞台。 或许为了纪念这一时刻,特斯拉员工 Steve Pennewell 在社交平台附图发文感慨:向最后一台 Model X 告别,这正是...
一个划时代的符号,完成使命了。 五一假期期间,大洋彼岸的特斯拉加州弗里蒙特工厂,特斯拉真正意义上的 最后一台特斯拉Model X正式下线 。 至此,这款量产长达11年的特斯拉首款豪华电动 SUV,正式完成了它的历史使命,同时也意味着,Model S也自此退出历史舞台。 或许为了纪念这一时刻,特斯拉员工 Steve Pennewell 在社交平台附图发文感慨:向最后一台 Model X 告别,这正是我近 10 年前开始工作的那条生产线,真是时光飞逝。 根据配图能看到,最后一辆Model X 在进入喷涂车间前,裸露的原厂金属车身上,签上了密密麻麻工厂员工的名字,车尾还签上了醒目的 “ Last One ”纪念字样。 车虽然不产了,但产线不会停下——工人们接下来就是拆模具、重新布线、调试设备,不久之后,这条产线将用来生产另一种产品: 一台会走路、能搬运、会操作工具的人形机器人。 01 特斯拉豪华品牌缔造者 Steve Pennewell透露, 这辆最后下线的Model X,不会流入市场销售。后续将喷涂专属“石榴红”车漆,并加装专属的中控台铭牌,以典藏级Model X Plaid身份留存纪念。 马斯克也曾在邮件中表示,特斯拉预计会在 5月份某一天的“日落”时分 ,举办纪念活动,正式宣告 Model S / X 时代落幕。 这种带有诗意的隐喻,似乎在暗示,一个旧时代正在落幕,而另一个全新的技术,迎来了黎明。 我们把视线往前推,Model X\S不是独立的车型,它几乎代表着特斯拉早期对于“高端旗舰电动车”想象力的完美呈现。 大空间、Plaid 高性能、夸张的加速能力,Model X独创的猎鹰翼门更是成为特斯拉技术实力的经典符号,再加上早年特斯拉给人的科技感,Model X 曾经就是很多人眼里最能代表特斯拉品牌调性的车型之一。 尽管,不少人吐槽如今的特斯拉属于毛坯房,但不得不承认,Model S与Model X的意义,早已超越了“两款车型”本身,它们在一定程度上敲响了新能源汽车时代的大门, 推动了整个汽车产业的电动化转型 。 其实在Model S诞生之前,电车市场长期面临高昂的成本压力和技术瓶颈,充电基础设施的匮乏与有限的市场认知也限制着这一市场的发展。 2012年,Model S正式量产,作为 全球首款真正长续航的电动车 ,85kWh电池、EPA续航265英里(426公里),这...
Jay_Zynism/iStock via Getty Images Virtus Investment Partners overview Shares of Virtus Investment Partners ( VRTS ) have been a poor performer over the past year, losing about 10% of their value. The company has been weighed down by poor results as its business faces decline. While some of this decline is due to the secular push towards passive funds, some is due to Virtus’s own underperformance....
Jay_Zynism/iStock via Getty Images Virtus Investment Partners overview Shares of Virtus Investment Partners ( VRTS ) have been a poor performer over the past year, losing about 10% of their value. The company has been weighed down by poor results as its business faces decline. While some of this decline is due to the secular push towards passive funds, some is due to Virtus’s own underperformance. This is a stock that screens cheap, but it is cheap for a reason. As such, I would not rush to buy the stock. Seeking Alpha In the company’s first quarter , Virtus earned $5.38, which missed expectations by $0.29 as revenue increased 1% to $200 million. Earnings were down from $7.16 in Q4, reflecting pressure from declining fee revenue as well as the fact that employment costs are seasonally the highest during Q1. During the quarter, the company completed its acquisition of 56% of Keystone. This led to a cash outlay of $200 million, and up to $170 million will be paid out over the next two years, depending on financial performance. Keystone added $2.3 billion of assets. Its purchase of Keystone gives the company a presence in private markets, and Keystone is focused on private credit, primarily secured fixed-rate lending. Obviously, private credit has come under increased scrutiny, and there will inevitably be questions about whether Virtus is entering the sector at a “top.” Importantly, Keystone focuses on lending against tangible assets, rather than intangibles (like software), where more of the excesses have built. While I do not see private credit disappearing as an asset class (given constrained bank lending) and institutional demand, I expect the flow environment to be more difficult over the next 12-18 months than the past few years. AUM has declined substantially In Q1, assets under management (“AUM”) declined by $10 billion sequentially to $149 billion. Now, given where are markets are today, it can be hard to remember, but equities actually fell in Q1 with the S&...
Today's Analyst Rating | Micron Technology Price Target Raised to $740 by Mizuho Securities, Advanced Micro Devices Price Target Raised to $410 by Morgan Stanley Moomoo
Today's Analyst Rating | Micron Technology Price Target Raised to $740 by Mizuho Securities, Advanced Micro Devices Price Target Raised to $410 by Morgan Stanley Moomoo