Category: Top Story
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Apple iPhone Shipments Jump 20% in China, Defying Broader Market Weakness
Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone shipments in China rose 20% in the first quarter, marking the strongest growth among major smartphone vendors, even as the overall market contracted due to rising memory chip costs, according to data from Counterpoint Research. The U.S. technology giant climbed to second place during the quarter, supported by steady demand for its…
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Trump Signals Iran Conflict May End “Soon” as Netflix Slides — Market Movers: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. equity futures were little changed on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of potential weekend talks between Washington and Tehran. Optimism around a lasting de-escalation was supported by a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the conflict with Iran could be nearing its conclusion. Meanwhile, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)…
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Earnings Optimism and Chipmaker Strength Lift S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Fresh Records
U.S. stocks ground higher on Wednesday as a wave of upbeat earnings reports — headlined by blowout results from TSMC — reinforced confidence in the artificial-intelligence spending cycle and helped the major averages extend their winning runs. Progress in U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations continued to underpin sentiment, keeping energy prices contained and encouraging investors to add…
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Intel Unveils Core Series 3 Mobile Chips Aimed at Value Segment
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has introduced its new Core Series 3 mobile processors, designed for value-focused consumers, business users, and edge computing applications. The chips are built using Intel’s 18A process technology and are manufactured in the United States. According to the company, the new processors deliver up to 47% higher single-thread performance and up to 41%…
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American Express Edges Higher After Hypercard Deal
Shares of American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) ticked up slightly after the firm announced an agreement to acquire Hypercard, a provider of AI-driven expense management solutions. Hyper develops artificial intelligence tools that automate tasks such as expense categorization, policy compliance checks, and deadline reminders. The acquisition aligns with American Express’s broader push to embed AI capabilities…
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Charles Schwab Tops Q1 Forecasts on Strong Client Activity
The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) delivered first-quarter results ahead of analyst expectations, supported by high levels of client engagement and record trading volumes. The firm reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.43, beating the $1.39 consensus by $0.04. Revenue reached a record $6.48 billion, slightly above the $6.47 billion forecast and up 16% from $5.6…
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Wall Street Set for Further Gains as U.S.-Iran Talk Optimism Builds: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures
U.S. stock futures point to a slightly higher open on Thursday, suggesting equities could build on the strong rally seen in recent sessions. Markets appear poised to carry forward the positive momentum that pushed both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record closing highs on Wednesday. Investors remain hopeful about a potential second round of…
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PepsiCo Surpasses Q1 Forecasts as Revenue Momentum Picks Up
PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) delivered first-quarter results on Thursday that came in ahead of analyst expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.61, above the consensus estimate of $1.55. Revenue reached $19.44 billion, exceeding forecasts of $18.94 billion and representing an 8.5% increase from $17.91 billion in the same period last year. Organic revenue…
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Pentagon Turns to Automakers to Boost Weapons Output, WSJ Reports
The Pentagon has reached out to major U.S. manufacturers, including leading automakers, to assess options for increasing weapons production as ongoing conflicts put pressure on military inventories, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, senior defense officials have begun preliminary discussions with executives from companies…
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“New growth phase: Clean water technologies, nuclear‑grade resins, and a stronger balance sheet”
Growing regulatory pressure, aging infrastructure, and rising demand for ultra‑clean water are reshaping the environmental technology landscape, particularly across power generation, municipal utilities, and industrial wastewater treatment. At the centre of this shift is a niche but increasingly critical field focused on advanced purification media — including specialty activated carbon and high‑purity ion exchange resins…