Super Micro Computer Shares Rise 9% Even After Oracle Abandons $1.4B Deal: What’s Behind the Surge?
Stock Movements and Market Reactions Super Micro Computer (SMCI) saw its stock price increase by 9%, following Intel’s (INTC) impressive Q1 2026 earnings report. Intel’s quarterly revenue hit $12.68 billion—a staggering 123% increase year-over-year—leading to a raised full-year outlook that now exceeds $40 billion. Short covering and retail interest in AI infrastructure have overshadowed worries […]
Average tax refund has increased by 11.3%, IRS filing data reveals
Average Tax Refunds Rise Significantly This Season The average tax refund this season has increased by 11.3% compared to the same period last year, based on IRS filing data leading up to tax day. As of April 17th, the average refund for individual filers stands at $3,275, a sizable jump from last year’s $2,942. About […]
Americans worry about overwhelming hospital expenses even with insurance.
Updated April 24, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET While most Americans have health insurance, there’s still a pervasive worry about how a medical emergency could lead to a financial crisis, recent research reveals. In a survey conducted in February involving 1,507 participants by JG Wentworth, it was found that nearly 97% claimed to have health […]
Microsoft will provide voluntary retirement options to thousands of US workers for the first time.
Microsoft Introduces Early Retirement Options for Employees Microsoft is offering early retirement options to approximately 7% of its U.S. workforce. This move seems to be part of a broader trend among tech companies looking to streamline operations while enhancing their investment in artificial intelligence. The company announced this voluntary retirement initiative—its first of its kind—aimed […]
Midday stock movements: Intel, AMD, Charter, Hims & Hers, Eli Lilly and others
Here’s a look at companies making notable moves in intraday trading: Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, saw its stock drop almost 8%. This came after Deutsche Bank changed its rating from buy to hold, expressing concerns over sustainable earnings and cash flow growth. Charter Communications experienced a significant decline as well, falling 23% after […]
Our latest stock appears to be on a roll, and Cramer explains why he considers Meta a strong buy.
Stocks Recap and Earnings Insights Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club features a livestream called “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a summary of key points from Friday’s session. 1. On Friday, most stocks saw some gains, though the Dow dipped slightly. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both posted increases, primarily driven by […]
Why Isn’t NVIDIA Stock at $300 While Other Chip Stocks Rise?
NVIDIA’s Stock Performance Compared to Peers NVIDIA (NVDA) has seen its stock rise only 7% since the start of the year, while other semiconductor companies have experienced significant gains. For instance, Marvell (MRVL) is up a whopping 95%, Micron (MU) has risen by 69%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has increased by 43%. It seems […]
USD/JPY inches closer to the 160.00 mark as the US-Iran deadlock bolsters the US dollar
Basic Overview USD: The US dollar has been on a gradual rise since Tuesday, largely because the ongoing US-Iran tensions have led to profit-taking on expectations of a weaker dollar. There’s still no indication that further talks will take place after Iran declined to send a delegation to Islamabad on Tuesday, pointing to the US […]
Retirees are misunderstanding annuities, which could lead to problems, advisors warn.
Retirement Savings Insights When it comes to saving for retirement, most folks share a common objective: to build a solid nest egg that ensures financial stability for the years ahead. One way to achieve this is through a reliable income source that, much like a paycheck, gets deposited into your bank account monthly for the […]
Michael Saylor claims the Bitcoin bear market has ended, but a market analyst disagrees and states Bitcoin is experiencing a pullback.
Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of Strategies (MSTR) and the largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin, recently declared that the crypto winter has ended. He made this announcement on Thursday via X, noting Bitcoin has surpassed $78,000—its price from early morning on April 22, as reported by CoinDesk. In an eye-catching post featuring a Game […]