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OpenAI's missed targets trigger a retreat in SoftBank and Oracle, while NVIDIA unveils its high-efficiency 'Nano' AI model. Plus, updates on the Strait of Hormuz tensions, the Fed's stagflation debate, and BoJ's hawkish hold.

TradingKey - As SpaceX pushes for the largest IPO in history and Anthropic’s valuation surpasses $1 trillion amid high demand, OpenAI—once regarded as the frontrunner in the AI sector—is repeatedly hitting the brakes at the IPO starting line.

TradingKey - On Tuesday (April 28), as U.S.-Iran negotiations remain at a stalemate, international crude oil prices rose pre-market. WTI crude gained over 5% intraday, briefly touching $101.81, its highest level since April 13. Brent crude rose nearly 4%, reaching a high of $105.81. Futures for the three major U.S. stock indices were mixed; as of press time, Dow futures rose 0.12%, Nasdaq futures fell 1.41%, and S&P 500 futures declined 0.76%.

TradingKey - Before the U.S. market open on April 28 ET, Coca-Cola (KO.US) released its first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026. The world’s largest beverage manufacturer delivered a performance that beat expectations across the board, as the first quarterly report under the new CEO earned initial recognition from the market.

TradingKey - During Tuesday’s (April 28) US pre-market session, WTI crude oil surged over 5% intraday, hitting $101.81, its highest price since April 13. Brent crude rose nearly 4% intraday, reaching a high of $105.81. On the news front, the U.S. canceled a new round of negotiations originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan this weekend. While Iran has proposed a new plan, Trump remains dissatisfied, potentially increasing market expectations for prolonged hostilities.

TradingKey - International oil prices extended their gains on Monday. At the market close on April 27 ET, Brent crude rose 2.75% to $108.23 per barrel, while WTI rose 2.09% to $96.37 per barrel. Following the collapse of the second round of US-Iran negotiations and the unresolved blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, expectations of supply disruptions have continued to push oil prices higher. As of 18:00 Beijing Time on April 28, Brent crude broke through the $111 mark.

TradingKey - On April 27 (Eastern Time), U.S. memory stocks extended their rally, fueled by multiple positive catalysts including a surge in AI computing demand, Goldman Sachs significantly upwardly revising price forecasts for memory chips, and a widening industry supply-demand gap. SanDisk (SNDK) rose over 8% to close at $1,070.20; Micron Technology (MU) gained more than 5% to close at $524.56, with its market capitalization approaching $600 billion. Over the past year, SanDisk has surged by over 3,100%, while Micron’s cumulative gain has exceeded 550%.

TradingKey — On April 28, the Bank of Japan concluded its two-day monetary policy meeting, announcing that it would maintain its short-term interest rate target unchanged at 0.75%. During the subsequent press conference, Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled a clear hawkish stance, emphasizing that the central bank will continue to advance the interest rate hike process based on economic conditions.

TradingKey - On April 28 local time, the Bank of Japan voted 6-3 to maintain interest rates at 0.75%. The USD/JPY exchange rate was trading near 159.67, just a step away from levels that could trigger further currency market intervention by the Bank of Japan.

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TradingKey - On April 27 (ET), Microsoft (MSFT) and OpenAI are renegotiating their exclusive sales agreement, signaling a transition from an exclusive partnership toward multi-cloud collaboration. For Microsoft, this move aims to maintain core earnings while easing capital pressure; for OpenAI, it e

TradingKey - According to reports from The Information, Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, allowing the Pentagon to use Google AI for 'any lawful government purpose.' This marks Google joining OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI as technology companies that hav

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Microsoft released its FY26 Q3 earnings on April 29. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of the OpenAI agreement restructuring, examining three key metrics—Azure growth, a 3.3% Copilot penetration rate, and $110 billion in capital expenditure—to determine whether MSFT’s forward P/E of 22x offers a long-term positioning opportunity.

TradingKey - On April 27, Eastern Time, driven by rising expectations for AI capital expenditure, Nvidia’s share price continued its rally from Friday, closing up 4% at a record high of $216.83, with its market capitalization reaching $5.26 trillion.

On Monday, April 27, spot gold settled at $4,681.9, down nearly 0.6%. June gold futures in New York closed at $4,693.7 per ounce, falling approximately 1%. As of press time, spot gold edged down 0.18% to $4,672.2 during the Asian session. International gold prices remain under pressure as recurring

The SEC, CFTC, and the White House are collectively advancing the U.S. crypto regulatory environment, and Bitcoin prices are expected to further strengthen.

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.