Friday's jobs report provided evidence that the central bank's larger concern is a cost of living that is getting increasingly hard to bear.
HABERAICrowdStrike reported better-than-expected Q1 FY2027 results and forward guidance, including a 26% revenue increase to $1.39 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.10. Despite this, the stock fell over 11% as investors booked profits. The company also announced a 4-for-1 stock split. Analysts see AI adoption as a boon, not a threat, to cybersecurity.
HABERAIAsia's market rankings are being reshaped by AI-driven gains in TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix, overshadowing India's consumption story. Experts cite inflation, a weaker rupee, and job market slowdown as reasons for foreign investor exits.
HABERAIAsia-Pacific markets opened lower Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline, as escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. pushed oil prices higher, fueling concerns over energy costs and inflation. Israel and the U.S. are prepared to strike Iran again if necessary.
HABERAIBroadcom reported strong quarterly results with significant AI semiconductor revenue growth, but its guidance fell short of market expectations, causing its stock to dip after hours. The company reiterated its AI revenue targets and announced new deals with major tech firms.
HABERAIAsia-Pacific markets are expected to open lower, mirroring Wall Street's decline, as elevated oil prices due to Iran-US tensions fuel inflation concerns. Israel and the US are prepared to strike Iran again if necessary.
HABERAISierra Leone's largest diamond mine has closed due to falling prices of mined gems, driven by the rise of cheaper, ethically sourced lab-grown diamonds. Informal miners struggle as the global market shifts, impacting the region's economy and history.
