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Daily stock & share market news and analysis covering global equities, major indices, company earnings and the key economic drivers.

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.

Oracle shifts from AI assistants to AI operators

Oracle is starting to move beyond the typical AI narrative. While much of the industry has focused on “copilot” tools that assist users, Oracle is pushing toward something more autonomous. Its newly introduced Fusion Agentic Applications are designed to act within workflows, not just support them.

Dow Jones falls as inflation risks rise amid geopolitical tensions

Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have severely disrupted global energy supplies, driving crude oil prices up by 50% over the past month. This inflationary spike is compelling the Federal Reserve to re-evaluate its monetary policy trajectory. Consequently, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has entered a significant correction, retreating toward key support levels amidst heightened economic and monetary uncertainty.

Micron rides AI demand while betting big on future growth

Micron Technology continues to position itself at the center of the AI-driven semiconductor cycle, delivering strong results while doubling down on long-term expansion. The company’s latest numbers highlight both current momentum and the scale of its ambitions in a market, increasingly shaped by data centers and artificial intelligence.