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Crypto Ends The Week Higher After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Cryptocurrency prices were poised to end the trading week higher after the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week cease...

Investors’ Cautious Optimism Sends Stocks to Best Week of 2026

A temporary cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran helped push stocks to their best week of 2026. Despite a lackluster Friday, the Dow, S&P and Nasdaq all finished the week 3% higher or more, the biggest gains since November.

Get insights into the top gainers and losers of Friday's after-hours session.

The regular session of the US market on Friday is now over, but let's get a preview of the after-hours session and explore the top gainers and losers driving the post-market movements.

Mark Your Calendar: Oklo Could Be a Very Different Stock After July 4

Oklo could reach a critical technological milestone in early July.

Intel Stock Gains 51% in 8 Days. Why the Company Has a ‘Renewed Lease on Life.’

Intel stock is in the midst of its longest winning streak since September 2023. Analysts see momentum continuing with headline-catching deals.

Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Files for IPO

Blackstone is considering an initial public offering that could raise $2 billion for an acquisition company that will snap up data centers, according to people familiar with the matter. Bailey Lipschultz reports on "Bloomberg The Close."

Dow Jones Futures: Iran Talks, Earnings In Focus; Google, Amazon, Nvidia In Buy Areas

After big stock market gains, Iran talks and upcoming earnings are in focus. Google, Amazon and Nvidia are in buy areas.

Wall Street Banks Try Out Anthropic’s Mythos as US Urges Testing

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street banks are starting to test Anthropic PBC’s Mythos model internally as Trump administration officials encourage them to use it to detect vulnerabilities.While JPMorgan Chase & Co. was the only bank named as part of an initiative to test the Mythos model, other major financial institutions have also gained access or expect to in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp. and Morgan Stanle

Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Announces Public Filing of Registration Statement with the SEC

NEW YORK, April 10, 2026--Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Inc., a newly organized company focused on acquiring and owning stabilized, newly-constructed data centers, announced today that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-11 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, including effectiveness of such registration statement, and there

Top Research Reports for Bank of America, GE Aerospace & T-Mobile

BAC, GE, and TMUS anchor fresh research as analysts flag growth drivers, rising costs, and competitive pressures shaping outlooks across banking, aerospace, and telecom.

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Decline Friday

Financial stocks declined Friday with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.6% and the State Street

Aon Announces 10% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase to its quarterly cash dividend on Aon's outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares.

Aon Announces First-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, plans to announce first-quarter 2026 results on Friday, May 1, 2026, in a news release to be issued at 6:30 AM ET.

Cloudflare Sell-Off Offers Buying Opportunity as Project Glasswing Concerns 'Overblown,' Oppenheimer Says

Cloudflare's (NET) stock sell-off offers a buying opportunity, while concerns around Project Glasswi

Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin ETF Arena With the Launch of a New Fund

The digital asset landscape is witnessing a significant tactical shift as traditional financial institutions aggres...

Wall Street Doubles Down On Gulf As $5 Trillion Wealth Funds Stay Active

Blackstone commits $250 million and major banks maintain expansion plans despite regional tensions and ongoing conflict risks.

Veteran Analyst Initiates 'Buy' Rating on IBM Stock

IBM Lands Bullish Citi Launch. Analyst Touts Mainframe Muscle and Quantum Upside

Citigroup (C) Tweaks Funding, AI Use, and Dividends – Is Its Earnings Mix Quietly Shifting?

In early April 2026, Citigroup announced new long-dated zero-coupon senior notes due 2056, affirmed its US$0.60 quarterly common dividend, and declared a broad slate of preferred dividends while also naming Anders Svensson to lead its Australasian natural resources coverage. Together with progress on its multi-year overhaul and increased use of AI across operations, these actions highlight how Citigroup is reshaping both its funding profile and earnings mix across common, preferred, and debt...

Gold Falls Nearly 10% As Banks Maintain $5,800 Price Outlook

Central bank demand, Fed rate cut expectations, and geopolitical risks continue to shape long-term gold forecasts despite recent declines.

Not JPMorgan, Not Bank of America — SoFi Tops Forbes Best Banks List In The US

It's not JP Morgan Chase & Co. It's not Bank of America Corp. According to Forbes' latest rankings, the top bank in the U.S. is SoFi Technologies, Inc. —a fintech-turned-bank that's still trading far from its highs. The recognition, based on a global survey of over 54,000 consumers, puts SoFi ahead of incumbents like Citigroup, Inc. and American Express Co. But while the headline signals a shift in customer perception, the stock tells a more cautious story. Strong Brand, Weak Tape SoFi stock has

Is It Too Late To Consider Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) After 71% Rally?

Wondering if Bank of New York Mellon Corporation shares still offer value after a strong run? This article breaks down what the current price might be implying about the company. BNY is trading at US$128.58 after share price moves of 5.3% over 7 days, 11.4% over 30 days, 9.9% year to date and 71.4% over 1 year, with a 3 year return of 202.5% and 5 year return of 208.4%. Many investors are trying to put these figures into context. Recent coverage has focused on how large established financial...

Intel Stock Is Up 50% Over 8 Days. It Has a ‘Renewed Lease on Life,’ Says Analysts.

Intel stock is in the midst of its longest winning streak since September 2023. Analysts see momentum continuing with headline-catching deals.

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Slipping Friday Afternoon

Financial stocks were lower Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.6% and the

HIVE outlines dual engine strategy for AI growth

Artificial intelligence (AI) has officially shifted from a Silicon Valley experiment to the primary engine of the global economy. As of April 2026, the race to provide the massive computing power required for AI has created a new class of market winners. This trend was clearly ...

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of April 12

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Read the full list here.

Bank of America drops curt 4-word verdict on the economy

Bank of America just dropped one of the sharpest reads on the U.S. economy, and it comes down to just four words: “classic stagflationary market environment.” According to Seeking Alpha, that’s how Savita Subramanian describes the current market, where consumer activity is sluggish even as ...

Big Banks’ Profits Set to Rise Even as ‘Wall of Worry’ Looms

The banks first-quarter results were helped by strong investment banking and trading activity even as rising energy prices hit consumers.

Nvidia Partner TSMC Stock Reports Strong March Sales. AI Chip Demand Booms Ahead Of Q1 Results.

TSMC stock jumps after reporting strong March sales. Taiwan Semiconductor is near all-time highs with earnings due April 16.

Is Warren Buffett Invested in McDonald’s?

Does Warren Buffett own McDonald’s stock? A look at Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio and what it reveals about Buffett’s fast food investing strategy.

Wall Street Builds New Tool to Bet Against Private Credit

A credit-default swap index could help banks reduce exposure to private credit and let hedge funds profit from turmoil.

Top S&P500 movers in Friday's session

Stay updated with the movement of S&P500 stocks in today's session. Discover which S&P500 stocks are making waves on Friday.

The Payments Game is Changing: Is Mastercard Still a Safe Bet?

MA is facing new payment rails from stablecoins to AI agents, but its aggressive reinvention may keep it ahead of the disruption.

Is American Express (AXP) Still Attractively Priced After Its Recent 30% One-Year Gain?

Wondering if American Express at around US$317.77 is priced for perfection or still offers value? This article walks through the key numbers so you can judge that for yourself. The stock has returned 5.9% over the last 7 days, 4.8% over the past month, a negative 14.7% year to date, and 30.1% over the past year, which gives mixed signals about how the market is currently pricing its prospects and risks. Recent headlines have focused on American Express as a major player in global payments...

This is Why BlackRock (BLK) is a Great Dividend Stock

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does BlackRock (BLK) have what it takes? Let's find out.

3 Unpopular Stocks We Steer Clear Of

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

FRN Variable Rate Fix

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Consumer Finance Firms Likely Faced Seasonal Loan Headwinds in First Quarter, RBC Says

US consumer finance companies likely faced seasonal headwinds on loans in the first quarter, but gro

CME, Nasdaq, Charles Schwab Cited as Defensive Picks Among Exchanges, Brokers, Morgan Stanley Says

CME Group (CME), Nasdaq (NDAQ), and Miami International (MIAX) are viewed as defensive picks among e

GS Clears Regulatory Hurdle as Fed Ends 2018 FX Enforcement Action

The Fed ends its 2018 FX enforcement action against Goldman Sachs after years of compliance upgrades and strengthened controls.

Lumentum and Coherent Stocks Are the New S&P 500 Standouts. Thank AI Demand.

Lumentum and Coherent shares climbed again after upbeat comments on hyperscaler demand and fresh price-target hikes from J.P. Morgan.

Wells Fargo Q1 Earnings on the Deck: What's in Store for the Stock?

WFC gears up for Q1 result with solid revenue and earnings growth forecasts, but mortgage weakness and rising credit costs may weigh on the results.

Apollo Global Management's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Apollo Global Management is ready to unveil its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit profit growth.

Citigroup Set to Report Q1 Earnings: How to Approach the Stock Now?

C heads into Q1 results with strong revenue and profit growth forecasts, but rising costs and asset quality risks could cloud the near-term outlook.

BlackRock Slated to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

BLK gears up for Q1 earnings, with rising AUM and revenue forecasts, but model signals a miss despite strong inflows and ETF momentum.

Can Visa's OwlTing Partnership Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption?

V deepens OwlTing ties to enable debit-funded USDC via Visa Direct, aiming to cut onboarding friction and position itself at crypto's transaction core.

Bank of America Wants You to Buy the Dip in These 2 Picks-and-Shovels AI Stocks

Bank of America just upgraded its semiconductor outlook and flagged Cadence and Synopsys as top AI "picks-and-shovels" buys. Here's what investors need to know.

FHI Expands Private Markets Capabilities With 80% Stake in FCP

Federated Hermes completes 80% stake buy in FCP for up to $331M, boosting its U.S. real estate footprint and strengthening its private markets and alternatives platform.

Stats Perform wraps B-minus rated leveraged loan at lofty 12.35% yield

Stats Perform has completed its $475 million, four-year covenant-lite term loan B at S+700, with a 0% floor and an OID of 96.5 through a Morgan Stanley-led arranger group, according to sources. The yield-to-maturity on the loan is 12.35%. Proceeds will be used to refinance the company’s existing credit facilities alongside a concurrent $275 million equity contribution from the sponsor. The company will repay a fully drawn $62 million revolver, $471 million of a covenant-lite first-lien term loan

Securitize’s TRON Push Brings Tokenized Assets to a Much Larger Onchain Audience

Securitize is taking tokenized funds and securities to a network built for scale. The company has integrated with T...