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Wedbush analyst Dan Ives identifies 2026 as AI's inflection point, naming CrowdStrike as the most compelling play among five recommended stocks.

ImmunityBio stock surged 11.2% after Macau approved its bladder cancer drug Anktiva, marking the company's first Asian regulatory victory and potential gateway for regional expansion.

Airbnb stock climbed 3.45% to $132.95 as geopolitical tensions eased following Trump's five-day pause on Iranian strikes, boosting travel sector sentiment.

Oil prices above $100 spark renewed interest in energy stocks. ExxonMobil, Schlumberger, and Enterprise Products Partners emerge as compelling opportunities amid geopolitical tensions.

Daktronics completed LED display upgrade at Wrigley Field with 8,300 sq ft of improved resolution displays ahead of 2026 season.

Stryker schedules virtual annual shareholder meeting for May 6, 2026, declares $0.88 quarterly dividend payable April 30, 2026.

$DRVN plunged nearly 40% after disclosing accounting errors and control weaknesses requiring multi-year restatement. Securities fraud lawsuit filed with May 8 deadline.

Daniel Loeb's Third Point buys Constellation Energy while cutting PG&E stake by 32%. Move signals shift toward nuclear-powered AI infrastructure.

U.S. government's $12B critical minerals initiative drives sector realignment. EagleOne Metals gains exposure to uranium, rare earths, copper, and cobalt at C$5M valuation amid projected supply deficits.

Fed Chair Powell holds rates at 3.50%-3.75%, resisting Trump pressure. Markets expect rates to remain unchanged through mid-2027, with Powell poised to maintain stance at his final meeting in May 2026.

AbbVie stock down 11% YTD but trades at 14x forward P/E with 0.49 PEG, suggesting undervaluation amid strong new drug momentum and 3.4% dividend yield.

$PINE and $HD offer distinct dividend strategies for long-term investors: Alpine Income provides 6.34% yield with REIT protections; Home Depot delivers growth plus 2.88% yield.

S&P 500 falls below 6,500, ending 214-day streak above 200-day moving average. Historical patterns suggest 71% recovery probability within 10 days despite geopolitical headwinds.

UAMY shares jump 11.64% following Trump's five-day pause on Iranian strikes. Oil prices plunge 8%, easing inflation concerns and boosting precious metals demand.

Venture Global secured $8.6B financing and signed 1.5 MTPA LNG supply deal with Vitol through 2026, beating Q1 earnings estimates.

$QCOM tumbles 28% from January highs due to weak Q2 guidance and memory chip shortage, but analysts see buying opportunity in edge computing tailwinds.

Shell repurchased 3.2 million shares at 32.79-39.47 EUR across European exchanges via Morgan Stanley, continuing its capital return program to shareholders.

GE Vernova projects 12-24 GW gas power orders in Q1 2026, doubling backlog to $60B by 2028 amid surge in data center and grid modernization demand.

Class action lawsuit filed against $HTGC alleging overstated due diligence and misrepresented portfolio valuations in loan origination and deal sourcing processes.

Philadelphia law firm sues $ROBLOX, $SNAP, Discord alleging platform designs enabled sexual exploitation of minor through inadequate safety measures.