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TradingKey - Microsoft (MSFT) is scheduled to release its Q3 FY2026 earnings report after the market close on April 29, ET. As one of the most proactive tech giants in advancing global AI strategies, this report is regarded as a key indicator for evaluating the large-scale monetization of AI technology and the growth resilience of its cloud business.

A market recap of Monday’s 0.12% S&P 500 gain, highlighting Qualcomm’s AI surge, the Organon acquisition, and Middle East tensions. It also covers the BoJ carry trade risk, Microsoft’s OpenAI unbundling, and Meta’s 1GW space-solar deal for AI data centers.

TradingKey - Intel beat Q1 2026 EPS by $0.28, revenue by $1.2B, and surged 23% to $82, passing its 2000 high. RSI is above 80. Wait for a $72–$77 pullback or buy the $83 breakout?

TradingKey - Global financial markets are set for a "Super Central Bank Week," with five major central banks—including the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Japan—slated to announce interest rate decisions in quick succession.

TradingKey - Despite the deadlock in U.S.-Iran negotiations, U.S. stocks have continued to trend higher amidst volatility. Meanwhile, with earnings from most tech giants and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision scheduled for this week, market capital remains relatively cautious. This week, U.S. stocks will face result-driven validation and the test of the external policy environment.

TradingKey - MXL surged 84% to an all-time high of $63 after Q1 2026 revenue beat and Q2 guidance of $160–$170M. Infrastructure up 136% YoY. RSI above 90. Wait for $53 pullback or buy now?

TradingKey - AMD surged 10-13% to all-time highs at $345 on Intel’s AI demand read-across and a D.A. Davidson $375 Buy upgrade. Q1 earnings May 5. Record Data Center and Meta deal in focus.

TradingKey - Meta Platforms (META) will report its first-quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on April 29. The market expects quarterly revenue of approximately $55.5 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of about 31%, which falls within the company's previous guidance range

TradingKey - After the market close on April 6 (ET), Broadcom (AVGO) announced a long-term supply agreement with Google (GOOGL) through 2031 to design and supply next-generation TPUs and networking components. The company's stock surged 6.21% to $333.97 the following day. On Sunday, April 19, news e

TradingKey - Several major global stock indices have recently reached all-time highs, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising for 18 consecutive trading days, marking its longest winning streak on record. After a decline of nearly 10%, the S&P 500 took only 11 trading days to return to pre-conflict levels and hit a record high last Friday. At the close of that day, the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,165.08, after reaching an intraday high of 7,168.59.

TradingKey - After market close on April 30 ET, Apple (AAPL.US) will release its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report. This marks the first financial report since Tim Cook announced his retirement plan.

An Intel stock forecast for 2026–2030, analyzing its recovery to $62.36. The report examines CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s foundry pivot, CHIPS Act impact, and 18A process roadmap, offering a "turnaround" outlook with a 2030 bull target of $118.66 as Intel challenges TSMC for silicon leadership.

TradingKey - On April 26, Eastern Time, Citigroup raised its 2026 Brent crude oil price forecast to $150. Citing the deadlock in U.S.-Iran negotiations and the resulting persistent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Citi believes the situation in the Middle East has shifted from a short-term risk to a structural variable that could continuously disrupt global supply.

Artificial intelligence has advanced rapidly in recent years, with deep learning and generative AI models experiencing particularly exponential growth. Historically, every major technological revolution has restructured employment patterns and the labor market. During the First Industrial Revolution (1760–1840), humanity transitioned from reliance on human labor, animal power, and hydropower to coal and steam power, as new technologies significantly enhanced productivity. During the Second Industrial Revolution (1870–1914), the world moved from the Steam Age into the Electric Age; rapid scientific and technological breakthroughs were swiftly integrated into industrial production, driving mass production and the transformation of corporate organizational structures.

American Bitcoin shares rebounded by more than 5% after adding over 10,000 Bitcoin mining rigs.

TradingKey - Storage chip manufacturer SanDisk (SNDK) will release its fiscal 2026 third-quarter results after the market close on Thursday, April 30. Market consensus expects revenue of approximately $4.65 billion and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of about $14.30. SanDisk’s own guidance provided a revenue range of $4.4 billion to $4.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $12 to $14. By comparison, the company’s second-quarter revenue was $3.025 billion. The market will focus on whether enterprise storage demand driven by AI infrastructure can maintain its explosive growth and the sustainability of NAND price increases.

TradingKey - On April 24 ET, consumer staples leader Procter & Gamble (PG) released its latest financial results. The report showed that while revenue increased, gross margins experienced a decline.

Bitcoin prices have strengthened again, breaking through $79,000 amid strong bullish sentiment. However, investors should remain cautious regarding this week’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

In early Asian trading on April 27, driven by positive earnings expectations for U.S. tech companies, demand for AI-related stocks such as chips and semiconductors surged, propelling Japanese and South Korean equity markets to record highs. The Nikkei 225 Index touched an intraday high of 60,348.83 points; as of press time, it was up 0.7% at 60,135.21 points. South Korea's KOSPI Index reached a session high of 6,603.01 points and remained up 1.66% at 6,583.07 points as of press time.

S&P 500 breaks 7,000 amid Middle East de-escalation and strong Q1 earnings. Features inflation data insights, Fed rate projections, and a preview of upcoming FOMC meetings and retail sales reports for strategic investor positioning.