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From expansion to execution: Oracle’s Q2 test

Oracle’s latest move with Bloom Energy is more than just a partnership, it highlights where the real bottleneck in AI is shifting. The agreement to secure 1.2 gigawatts of fuel-cell capacity, alongside a $400 million investment tied to warrants for up to 3.53 million shares.

Intel from comeback story to credibility test

Intel’s recent move is not just another headline-driven rally, it reflects a shift in how the market is starting to price its role in the AI infrastructure cycle. The April 9 multiyear collaboration with Google is central to that shift.

10 Apr 2026, 12:59

S&P 500 tests key technical level amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty

The S&P 500 is currently experiencing heightened volatility, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and persistent inflationary risks. While the index's long-term trajectory remains fundamentally bullish, it is presently trading below key moving averages. This retracement is a response to growing concerns regarding energy supply disruptions and a restrictive monetary policy outlook from the Federal Reserve.

What are the top water stocks and ETFs to watch?

Water stocks and water ETFs are gaining attention as global demand for clean water rises. Explore the top companies and funds offering exposure to the growing water sector.

S&P 500 snaps losing streak with strongest weekly gain since November

US stocks ended the week in positive territory as investors stepped back into the market after another burst of volatility tied to the Iran conflict. The rebound was enough to deliver the S&P 500 its best weekly performance since late November, though the broader tone remained fragile and heavily driven by geopolitical headlines.

Alphabet TurboQuant reshapes AI economics ahead of earnings

Alphabet’s latest announcement around its TurboQuant algorithm arrives at a moment when the market is actively searching for the next inflection point in the AI trade. What the company’s researchers have introduced is not simply an incremental upgrade.

What is a bull trap and how do traders avoid it in trading?

A bull trap is a type of false breakout, where price briefly moves beyond a key level but fails to continue in that direction. Understanding this broader concept helps traders recognise that not every breakout signals a new trend.

S&P 500 hidden splits that no one sees

The equal-weighted S&P 500, which gives each company the same importance, has risen 5.5% over the same period. That gap is the widest at this stage of the year, going back to 1992.

Russell 2000 slides on potential Fed shift and geopolitical tensions

The Russell 2000 index—the primary benchmark for US small-capitalisation companies—has recorded a cumulative decline of approximately 10% from its recent historical peak. This intensified selling pressure is largely attributable to escalating inflationary risks, driven by a sharp rise in energy prices resulting from the US-Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East.

Nasdaq falls, breaks key technical level amid geopolitical risks

The Nasdaq 100 index experienced a 2.38% decline at the market close, marking a cumulative depreciation of approximately 10% from its recent record peak. The technology-heavy index is facing significant pressure from mounting inflationary risks and the prospect of a hawkish shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance.