Author: Fiona Craig
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Positioning for the Quantum Future: How Delta Gold Technologies Is Building Early Advantage
Quantum technology is still in its early innings, but the companies laying the groundwork today, especially those securing key intellectual property, could define the market for decades to come. Delta Gold Technologies plc (USOTC:DGQTF) (AQSE:DGQ) is making a strategic bet that getting ahead now will pay off later. In a recent conversation, CEO Michael Jones…
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Copper advances after Trump points to possible Iran peace agreement
Copper prices moved higher on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled progress toward a possible peace deal with Iran, easing investor concerns over the broader economic fallout from the conflict. Nickel prices also climbed, reaching the $2,000 level for the first time in roughly two years. Three-month copper futures on the London Metal Exchange…
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Oil prices deepen losses as Trump points to potential Iran agreement
Oil prices continued to fall on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations with Iran were making progress, raising expectations that disrupted Middle Eastern oil supply could eventually return to global markets. Brent crude futures dropped $6.70, or 6.1%, to $103.17 a barrel by 08:56 GMT after earlier touching their lowest level in…
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Gold jumps more than 2% as easing Middle East tensions pressure dollar and oil
Gold prices moved sharply higher during Asian trading on Wednesday, helped by a softer U.S. dollar and falling oil prices after fresh signs of de-escalation in the Middle East eased immediate inflation fears. Spot gold climbed 2.3% to $4,663.85 per ounce by 02:51 ET (06:51 GMT), while U.S. Gold Futures for June gained 1.7% to…
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U.S. futures rise after Trump pauses Hormuz mission; AMD rallies on AI-driven earnings beat: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. stock futures moved higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump paused a military initiative aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and signalled progress toward a possible peace agreement with Iran. At the same time, oil prices retreated from recent highs, while strong artificial intelligence-related demand boosted earnings at Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). In…
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Harley-Davidson stock rises as revenue tops estimates despite earnings shortfall
Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:HOG) reported mixed first-quarter results on Tuesday, delivering stronger-than-expected revenue while missing on earnings as tariff pressures and restructuring efforts weighed on profitability. Shares of the motorcycle maker moved 1.51% higher in pre-market trading following the release. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.22, falling just short of the $0.23 consensus estimate.…
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Chevron expands Mediterranean footprint with Malta oil and gas exploration
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) said Tuesday it will begin exploring for oil and gas south of Malta, extending its presence in the Mediterranean region and positioning itself near established producers such as Libya, Italy, and Tunisia. Malta itself currently has no active oil or gas production. The company noted that the initial phase will focus on exploration…
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PayPal shares slide as outlook overshadows earnings beat
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) saw its shares fall more than 10% at Tuesday’s open, even after delivering first-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.34, beating the $1.27 consensus estimate by $0.07. Revenue rose 7% year over year to $8.4 billion, exceeding…
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Thomson Reuters tops estimates as AI-driven demand boosts growth
Thomson Reuters Corp (NASDAQ:TRI) reported first-quarter results on Tuesday that exceeded Wall Street expectations, supported by continued demand for its artificial intelligence offerings. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.23, ahead of the $1.12 analyst estimate. Revenue came in at $2.09 billion, surpassing the $1.90 billion consensus and marking a 10% increase from…
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Westlake shares plunge after earnings miss and weak outlook
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) reported first-quarter results that came in well below expectations, sending its stock sharply lower in premarket trading. Shares dropped 16% following the announcement. The chemical producer posted an adjusted loss of -$0.77 per share, significantly wider than the analyst consensus of -$0.17. Revenue totaled $2.65 billion, missing estimates of $2.78 billion and…