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Intel shares surge to record high following robust Q1 results

Intel’s share price surged by 23.60% to reach a record $82.54 following the release of exceptionally strong Q1 2026 earnings. Outperforming market consensus, the company reported revenue of $13.58 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29. This growth was primarily underpinned by a 22% jump in demand within the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) segments.

AI inference demand rewrites Intel story

Intel’s move was not just an earnings reaction; it was a repricing of a narrative that the market had largely discounted. The 20% surge came after Q1 revenue printed at $13.6 billion, beating expectations by a wide margin.

Dollar index rises as expectations grow for a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance

The US Dollar Index has strengthened as market expectations shift towards a more hawkish Federal Reserve posture. A resilient labour market and rising energy prices suggest that interest rates are likely to remain unchanged throughout upcoming monetary policy meetings.

AI optimism meets funding strain and Fed risk

Nasdaq’s surge to record new highs, despite the dual pressures of inflation and geopolitical conflict, is largely driven by a market that is looking past current headlines toward long-term growth

Tesla beats expectations, delivering YoY gains in revenue and EPS

Tesla outperformed estimates with $22.39 billion revenue and $0.41 EPS, marking strong year-over-year growth. However, figures remained below Q3 2025 peaks, reflecting a slight quarterly contraction. Technically, Tesla maintains its long-term bullish structure but trades under major moving averages.

JPMorgan doubles on AI investments

JPMorgan strategy for 2026 is focused on AI and technology and treating it as core infrastructure rather than a peripheral experimental project, for Q1 the technology spending has reached $19.8B a 10% increase from the last year.

DAX index retreats as economic sentiment declines amid intensifying global risks

German economic sentiment underwent a precipitous contraction in April, reaching its lowest level since late 2022. This downturn is primarily attributed to escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East and the subsequent surge in energy costs.

From AI chips to the backbone of the computing transformation

Nvidia is no longer just an AI chip story; it is becoming the backbone of an entire computing shift. The latest developments reinforce that transition, the launch of Ising, the first open-source AI model family designed for quantum computing workflows

Amazon announces multi-billion investment in Anthropic, but stock pulls back

Amazon has announced a $25 billion investment in Anthropic to reinforce its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Concurrently, Anthropic has committed to spending $100 billion on Amazon Web Services (AWS) over the next decade. Despite this aggressive growth strategy, Amazon shares dipped slightly as investors weigh capital expenditure risks.

Brent falls sharply on Strait of Hormuz reopening but holds key technical levels

Brent crude prices fell significantly following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime corridor. Market participants are currently focused on the pivotal $90.00 support level as potential diplomatic discussions between the United States and Iran are anticipated over the coming days.