The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has answered a question the energy world had been debating for a decade. What does it actually cost to stay dependent on fossil fuels? With Brent crude near $120 a barrel, gas above $4 a gallon across every US state, diesel up 45%, and the IEA describing the
Artificial intelligence investing still tends to begin with the same familiar names. Nvidia, Microsoft and other mega-caps still dominate the conversation, and it seems natural with the massive potential these names hold. But analysts are increasingly highlighting a second layer of AI-linked companies that are smaller, but carrying far more aggressive upside expectations. TipRanks’ April
Shares of Palantir Technologies continue to draw mixed views from analysts, as strong confidence in its artificial intelligence platform contrasts with growing concerns over its elevated valuation. While the company has received a fresh vote of confidence from Wall Street, analysts remain cautious about recommending the stock, citing limited room for error at current price
Despite scorching summers and rising temperatures across India, air conditioner makers like Voltas and Blue Star have struggled to translate long-term potential into consistent stock performance. Over the past year, Voltas shares have declined about 8%, while Blue Star has fallen nearly 28%. This underperformance comes at a time when India’s AC penetration remains just
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue. The strong numbers were supported by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure — even as the company sounded a note of caution over what it described as a “volatile” global political and economic environment. Revenue for the January-to-March quarter climbed
Global travel patterns are undergoing a swift recalibration as the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts flight routes, dampens consumer confidence, and forces holidaymakers to rethink their plans. Travel companies across Europe are reporting cancellations, weaker demand in affected regions, and a noticeable pivot toward alternative destinations, even as overall appetite for travel remains
Battalion Oil (BATL) is pushing aggressively to the upside on April 2 as oil prices charged higher again after Trump warned the US could hit Iran “extremely hard” in the days ahead. With Iranian and Middle Eastern supply constantly under threat, investors are flocking to US-based producers that have recently increased their capacity. Battalion’s recent
Investors are running into Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) following its historic launch of “Artemis II” – which successfully sent four astronauts on a lunar flyby on Apr. 1. The Artemis news came only days after “NASA” selected LUNR for its commercial lunar payload services (CLPS) task order, further adding technical validation to the firm’s infrastructure.
Nvidia and other semiconductor stocks remained under pressure on Thursday, as renewed concerns over the Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment. Nvidia shares fell 1.9% to $172.41 in early trading. However, the stock had clawed back some of those losses to trade mostly flat at the time of writing. The move tracked broader market weakness,
Shares of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) companies have rallied sharply amid the ongoing Iran conflict, as rising global gas prices boost near-term profitability. However, analysts warn that sustained high prices could undermine long-term demand and complicate expansion plans for the industry. The rally has been fueled by supply disruptions and geopolitical risks, particularly around