Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) fell sharply in premarket trading on Wednesday. The decline came after the server maker announced plans to raise $7 billion through a series of equity and equity-linked financing offerings to support growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The stock dropped 11.4% to $36 in premarket trading. The decline came
The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday, a move that had been widely anticipated by markets, as policymakers sought to prevent rising energy costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East from triggering broader inflationary pressures across the euro area. The decision comes as inflation in the 21-member eurozone climbed above 3%
US stocks opened higher on Thursday as investors returned to beaten-down technology shares following a sharp selloff, though gains were tempered by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and higher oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 246 points. The S&P 500 rose 0.29%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.28%. The rebound came
The Schwab US Dividend Equity (SCHD) ETF has held steady in the past few days, even as the broader stock market has remained on edge, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices being in a freefall. SCHD was trading at $32.30, a few points below the year-to-date high. Here are some of the top
Energy markets are showing signs of complacency in the face of a major supply shock caused by the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ING Economics. Despite three months of restricted flows and little tangible progress in US-Iran negotiations, oil and gas prices have failed to fully price in the severity and
US stocks moved lower on Wednesday as investors grappled with renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, continued weakness in semiconductor stocks, and concerns that inflation could keep the Federal Reserve on a cautious path. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 334 points. The S&P 500 index fell about 0.57%, while the Nasdaq
The US tech sector has had a torrid time of late. Ever since Broadcom issued some disappointing forward guidance, along with a solid, consensus-beating first-quarter result, tech stocks have been on the back foot. Then, just as investors were starting to ask if the US non-farm payroll release was still the most important monthly data
Travala, a crypto-native travel booking platform, has launched what it describes as the world’s first agentic AI travel protocol. The protocol enables autonomous AI agents to search, book, and pay for more than 2.2 million hotels, including properties from major chains such as Marriott Hotels, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, with
The regulatory framework for crypto assets in the United States is finally coming of age, with the GENIUS Act having established a regulatory framework for stablecoin operations. Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act, which aims to settle the debate over which digital assets fall under securities and which under commodities, is currently working its way through the
Plug Power stock has slumped sharply in the past few days, moving from a high of $4.33 on June 2nd to the current $2.91. It has slumped to its lowest point since April 20th, with the market capitalization falling from over $5.7 billion to $4 billion today. So, will this hydrogen giant rebound or fall