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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Trade Desk Stock Tumbles 40% as Growth Engine Sputters Amid Macro Headwinds

$TTD stock plunges 40% YTD after Q1 results show revenue growth slowing to 12% from 25%, with CEO citing geopolitical tensions and tariff pressures.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Rally on Iran 'Love Tap' Comment; Tech Stocks Lead Friday's Rebound

Stock futures rise Friday as Trump downplays Iran military exchange; tech stocks lead gains with mixed earnings. Markets await April jobs data and June Fed decision.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··David Wagner

Eight Undervalued Stocks Offer Up to 85% Upside as Market Rally Leaves Laggards Behind

Eight fundamentally sound stocks trade 25-85% below fair value estimates, offering significant upside while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ reach records.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

S&P 500 Surges to Record High as Iran Peace Talks Boost Risk Appetite

S&P 500 rallies 1.46% to 7,365.12 on May 7 amid U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. Oil declines sharply, supporting equities as traders remain bullish.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Sam Quirke

Apple's Intel Partnership Talks Signal Chipmaker Turnaround, But Valuation Warns of Pullback Risk

Apple-Intel manufacturing talks validate chip turnaround but overbought technicals warn of pullback risk despite long-term optimism.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Billy Duberstein

Chip Stocks Rally 32%: Geopolitical Relief and AI Boom Drive Semiconductor Surge

VanEck Semiconductor ETF surged 32.2% in April on geopolitical relief and strong AI-driven earnings from chip giants, though valuations remain elevated amid cyclical risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anders Bylund

Wall Street's Calm Opening Gives Way to Afternoon Selloff Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Wall Street declined midday as Strait of Hormuz tensions drove oil up 3%, while Micron surged 6% on AI demand. Berkshire Hathaway's record $408.4B cash signals caution.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Ismael De La Cruz

Nasdaq 100 Defies 'Sell in May' Seasonality as Tech Leads 2026 Rally

Tech stocks poised to defy "sell in May" pattern in 2026. UBS recommends buying Nasdaq 100; S&P 500 up 4% year-to-date.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Trevor Jennewine

Powell's Inflation Warning Threatens to Derail Rate-Cut Cycle, Roiling Markets

Fed Chair Powell warns that inflation risks and geopolitical tensions may extend rate hikes through 2026, delaying expected cuts and threatening stock market valuations.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Ananya Gairola

Nvidia's China Strategy Under Fire as Senator Challenges H200 Export Claims

Senator Chris Coons demands clarification from Commerce Secretary Lutnick over conflicting statements about Nvidia H200 chip exports to China, citing national security concerns.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Chris Markoch

Sherwin-Williams Slides Despite Earnings Beat as Mortgage Rates Weigh on Housing Recovery

Sherwin-Williams fell 3.5% after Q1 2026 earnings beat as elevated mortgage rates and weak DIY demand persist, though strong balance sheet and dividend growth streak support long-term outlook.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

Greenland Energy Eyes 13B Barrels in Arctic Basin Bet Amid Energy Security Push

Greenland Energy advances Arctic exploration strategy targeting Jameson Land Basin with planned 2026 drilling, seeking 70% working interest in 13 billion-barrel project.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Tech Giants Rally on Earnings as Geopolitical Tensions Roil Markets

Tech stocks rally on strong earnings and Fed rate pause; geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation cloud broader market sentiment.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Mordor Intelligence

Military Communications Market Set to Surpass $50B by 2031 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Global military communications market valued at $37.7B in 2026, projected to reach $50.09B by 2031 at 5.85% CAGR, driven by geopolitical tensions and technological innovation.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Trump Escalates Iran Pressure as Nuclear Talks Stall; Energy Markets Brace for Disruption

Trump escalates Iran pressure as nuclear talks stall; energy sector leaders convene amid supply disruption concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Slips on Geopolitical Jitters as Crypto ETF Outflows Signal Investor Caution

Bitcoin declined 0.6% to $76,458.77 on April 28 amid geopolitical tensions and risk-off sentiment. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $263.20M outflows.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Dow Futures Slip as Trump Halts Iran Talks; Organon Soars 15% on $11.75B Deal

Dow futures fall on Trump's Iran talks cancellation while S&P 500 gains. Organon surges 15% on $11.75B acquisition; Fed meets Wednesday with rates unchanged expected.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

Chip Sector Breaks Records: SOXX Posts Historic 17-Day Rally on Geopolitical Relief

Philadelphia Semiconductor Index achieved historic 17-day winning streak, surpassing 2014 record, driven by U.S.-Iran ceasefire and 42% surge.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Itai Smidt

Tech Giants Stumble as S&P 500 Pulls Back from Record Peaks

S&P 500 retreats from record highs as tech giants disappoint on forward guidance; oil surges amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Dan Schmidt

European Tech Giants Trade at Decade Lows as Geopolitical Risk Recedes

European tech stocks rally 5%+ after Iran ceasefire as SAP, Spotify, and Prosus trade at decade lows, presenting value opportunities.
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