ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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IBM beats Q1 expectations, but shares fall on softer software momentum
Technology group IBM (NYSE:IBM) reported first-quarter results that exceeded market expectations on Wednesday, with revenue rising 6% at constant currency. Despite the solid performance, the company’s shares dropped more than 7% in premarket trading on Thursday, with analysts pointing to weaker-than-expected growth in the software division as a key concern. Revenue tops forecasts as infrastructure…
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Tesla shares turn lower as higher capex overshadows Q1 beat
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock fell in premarket trading on Thursday after the company significantly increased its capital expenditure plans to above $25 billion for the year, as it accelerates its shift toward artificial intelligence and robotics. The electric vehicle maker’s shares had initially moved higher in after-hours trading following its earnings release but reversed direction after…
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STMicroelectronics tops Q1 forecasts, targets $1 billion in AI revenue by 2027
STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) reported first-quarter results above expectations on Thursday, supported by solid demand across personal electronics, computing devices, peripherals, and the ongoing expansion of AI infrastructure. The semiconductor group posted revenue of $3.10 billion, marking a 23% increase year-on-year and exceeding both its own guidance of about $3.04 billion and analyst forecasts of $3.06 billion.…
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Oil advances as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and Hormuz disruptions persist
Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday, rising by more than $1 as a lack of progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States, combined with ongoing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, kept supply concerns elevated. Brent crude futures (LCOc1) gained $1.26, or 1.2%, to reach $103.17 per barrel at 06:30 GMT, after…
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Gold slips further as Iran uncertainty and rate outlook lift dollar
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, extending recent losses and briefly falling below a key trading band, as ongoing uncertainty around the Iran conflict and U.S. interest rate expectations boosted the dollar and weighed on demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $4,712.50 per ounce, while gold futures slipped 0.5% to…
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U.S.-Iran uncertainty weighs on markets; oil above $100; Tesla dips after earnings: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Futures tied to major U.S. indices pointed lower on Thursday, as uncertainty persisted over potential renewed talks between Washington and Tehran despite President Donald Trump’s decision earlier this week to extend a ceasefire. Meanwhile, oil prices remained above $100 per barrel amid continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) edged lower…
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Iran Ceasefire Extension and Strong Earnings Lift S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Fresh Records
U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday as President Trump’s decision to indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran removed a key overhang that had weighed on markets the day before. The move eased fears of a return to hostilities just hours before the truce was set to expire, sending crude oil lower and giving risk appetite a…
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Healthcare Services Group Tops Q1 Estimates as Shares Surge on Strong Results
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCSG) delivered a strong first-quarter performance for 2026, beating both earnings and revenue expectations and driving a sharp rally in its share price. The company reported earnings per share of $0.37, significantly above the $0.22 forecast, while revenue reached $462.8 million, modestly ahead of the $459.99 million consensus. The upbeat results…
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Faraday Future Expands Into AI Education With U.S. Robotics Summer Camp Launch
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:FFAI) has entered the education technology space through a new partnership with U.S.-based institution Triple I, unveiling an Embodied AI (EAI) robotics summer camp aimed at students, as the company looks to broaden its “Robot & Vehicle + Education” strategy. The initiative marks the first formal collaboration for Faraday Future’s…
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AST SpaceMobile Wins FCC Approval to Challenge Starlink Mobile
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) has secured regulatory approval in the United States to operate its satellite-to-smartphone network, positioning the company to compete directly with SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile service. The approval, granted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday, allows AST to deploy its full planned constellation of 248 satellites and provide what it describes as…