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Nicola Mining Begins Exploration Drilling at New Craigmont Following Nasdaq Listing and New Research Coverage
Nicola Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:NICM)(TSXV:NIM)(FSE:HLIA) has commenced its 2026 diamond drilling program at the New Craigmont Copper Project in British Columbia, marking a key operational step shortly after the company’s recent listing on the Nasdaq exchange. The program is focused on testing the high-priority “Jotun” geophysical target, a deep-seated anomaly identified through advanced ZTEM and Mobile…
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Caterpillar shares surge after Q1 results beat expectations
Shares of Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) climbed more than 5% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street forecasts. The machinery giant posted earnings per share of $5.54 for the quarter, well above the consensus estimate of $4.63. Revenue increased 10% year-over-year to $17.4 billion, also surpassing the…
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Ford tops Q1 profit forecasts and boosts outlook, but shares fall
Shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) declined about 3% in premarket trading on Thursday, even after the company reported first-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year guidance. The automaker posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.66, well above the analyst consensus of $0.19. Revenue came in at $43.3 billion, up 6%…
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Tech earnings, oil spike and Fed decision drive market moves: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Futures tied to major U.S. indices traded in mixed fashion as investors processed a wave of catalysts, including big tech earnings, a renewed surge in Brent crude prices, and a closely watched Federal Reserve rate decision. The pace of developments is expected to continue, with more earnings reports and central bank announcements ahead. Futures show…
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Meta shares fall after higher capital spending outlook
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) shares dropped more than 5% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company lifted its full-year capital expenditure forecast, citing rising component costs and continued investment in data center expansion. The Meta Platforms owner now expects 2026 capital expenditures in the range of $125 billion to $145 billion, up from its prior…
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Microsoft beats expectations as cloud and AI demand remain strong
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported quarterly results on Wednesday that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by continued strength in cloud computing and growing returns from its artificial intelligence investments. Despite the earnings beat, shares slipped about 1.5% in after-hours trading, as investors viewed the overall performance as underwhelming, particularly with Azure growth coming in line with forecasts…
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Alphabet shares rise after earnings beat fueled by Cloud and Search strength
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) delivered first-quarter results well ahead of Wall Street expectations, supported by rapid expansion in its Cloud division and continued momentum in Search. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $5.11, comfortably above the $2.62 consensus estimate. Revenue came in at $109.9 billion, topping the $106.81 billion forecast and rising 22% year…
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Amazon shares dip as heavy AI spending overshadows strong cloud rebound
Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares fell 2.6% in after-hours trading Wednesday, even as the company delivered record profits, with investor sentiment weighed down by a sharp increase in infrastructure investment. The tech giant posted earnings per share of $2.78, far exceeding the $1.63 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $181.5 billion, ahead of the $177.13 billion expected by…
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Fed Holds Steady Amid Historic Dissent as Wall Street Awaits Big Tech Earnings Blitz
U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as investors digested a contentious Federal Reserve rate decision, rising oil prices tied to the Iran standoff, and a massive wave of after-hours earnings from four of the Magnificent Seven. The Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its losing streak to five sessions, weighed down by energy-driven inflation fears, while…
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Fed Decision Looms, Tech Earnings Could Drive Volatile Session: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. stock index futures are pointing to a largely flat open on Wednesday, suggesting markets may struggle to find direction following the previous session’s pullback. Investors appear cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision due later in the day. According to CME Group’s FedWatch Tool, markets are pricing in a 100% probability that…