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Investors are focusing on a back-loaded rollout of next-gen battery-swap stations, with nearly half of this year’s planned additions expected in Q4.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at fresh intraday and record closing highs on Thursday.

Burry said he continues to hold Autodesk and Veeva Systems, and plans to take additional positions in Salesforce and MSCI.

High-performance computing (HPC) accounted for 61% of total revenue.

Lam Research and Applied Materials benefit from rising wafer-fabrication equipment demand tied to AI infrastructure and high-bandwidth memory.

Microsoft recently shifted its AI strategy toward paid Copilot adoption and said it met “some pretty big audacious goals” for Copilot sales in the March quarter.

Wall Street momentum remained strong, with the Nasdaq logging its 11th straight gain and the S&P 500 rising in 10 of the past 11 sessions after recovering losses from the conflict earlier this week.

Tesla confirmed its next-generation AI5 chip has taped out, with volume production targeted for 2027.

The S&P 500 closed within 1% of its Jan. 28 record high, marking its ninth gain in 10 sessions and a full recovery from earlier Iran conflict-driven losses.

The IEA now expects global oil demand to contract by 80,000 barrels per day this year.

The S&P 500 closed at its highest level since before the Iran war began, the Nasdaq logged a ninth straight session of gains, and the Dow rebounded after recovering from an intraday slide of over 400 points.

Once deployed, BlueBird 7 is expected to become the largest commercially deployed satellite in low Earth orbit.

Crude prices climbed back above $100, with WTI up 7.1% to $103 and Brent rising 6.7% to $102.

With U.S. stock futures down nearly 1% after the Hormuz blockade announcement, Burry predicted a possible reversal at the open on Monday.

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing resuming limited military strikes against Iran following the breakdown of talks.

According to Al Jazeera, Israeli air attacks in southern Lebanon killed civilians and emergency personnel while negotiation talks took place in Pakistan.

The White House recently released a framework to manage seized Bitcoin in a Strategic Reserve.

President Trump stressed US energy security by stating oil ships will carry “sweet” US petroleum despite tensions.

As demands for de-escalation increased worldwide, Indonesia reportedly welcomed the negotiations as an "encouraging" step toward a peaceful, long-lasting settlement.

Investors remain cautious as large luxury EV SUVs face weaker demand than that of hybrid and extended-range rivals such as the Aito M9 and the Li Auto L9.

Oil prices stayed elevated, with WTI above $97 per barrel and Brent closing at $95.92.

Novo said the European Medicines Agency approved transporting its blockbuster Wegovy injection at up to 30°C for up to 48 hours.

Trump said U.S. military personnel would remain around Iran until a broader agreement is fully complied with, warning escalation could follow otherwise.

CEO William Li called ES9 “the most important product of the year,” with deliveries scheduled to begin June 1.

CRML is up over 24% year-to-date, on track for its best annual performance on record.

Trading volumes surged after the announcement, with nearly 240,000 Brent contracts changing hands in the first hour.

Anktiva is already being tested in a Phase 2 long COVID study targeting immune imbalance.

On Tuesday, RYDE stock surged 36%, VIAV rose 7%, while NAT fell about 4%.

An analyst urged “a heavy dose of skepticism” on ceasefire optimism given past deadline-driven diplomacy patterns.

A Stocktwits poll showed 77% of retail traders do not expect a ceasefire before the deadline, underscoring skepticism ahead of the cutoff.

Discussions are reportedly underway on a potential 45-day ceasefire and a Pakistan-brokered framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The market was mixed after a strong run last week, when the S&P 500 snapped a five-week losing streak with a 3.4% gain.

The key oil transit route remains a critical chokepoint, with retail sentiment for United States Oil Fund (USO) in a 'neutral' zone as traders monitored geopolitical risk.

The closure of Hormuz has kept Brent more than 40% above pre-war levels, sustaining concerns about inflation and energy supply risks.

Analysts said there has been “no revival of American manufacturing,” with several metrics signaling a clear downfall over the past year.

Investors now turn to jobless claims, trade data, Fed commentary, and the March employment report ahead of the Good Friday market closure.

LUNR stock remains up nearly 16% so far in the holiday-shortened week, on track for its strongest weekly gain in over two months.

Following a weak February due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday, Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto reported a strong sequential increase in vehicle deliveries for March.

Officials currently see an 80% chance of favorable launch conditions, with winds and cloud cover still being monitored.

Oil still logged historic quarterly gains, with WTI up 77% and Brent up 94%, their biggest dollar increases on record.

IBRX surged 287% in the latest quarter, marking its strongest quarterly performance on record, but ANL rose 387% and ERAS gained 335%.

The S&P 500 logged its worst quarter in a year, while the Dow and Nasdaq posted their weakest quarterly performances since 2022.

The ETF opened at $24 on NYSE Arca with a 0.75% expense ratio and targets companies across the space economy ecosystem.

Short interest eased to about 12.9% from a record 13.7% amid Anktiva's expansion into long COVID, multiple cancers, pneumonia, sepsis and ARDS trials.

Analysts said markets are pricing a fading war premium but warned supply risks remain if Hormuz stays constrained.

The White House is reportedly shifting toward diplomatic pressure and allied support rather than extending military operations beyond a four- to six-week timeline.

The company cut its first-quarter 2026 coal production due to commissioning challenges and equipment issues.

Analysts said markets are shifting from inflation concerns toward growth risks, with some noting that the shock is beginning to support bonds and gold.

Brent crude climbed above $116, and WTI topped $100 after missile strikes intensified across the Gulf and Red Sea shipping corridors.

A macro investor with 30 years of experience called Bitcoin the ‘chosen one,’ for being a belief-driven asset with broad acceptance.