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Gold Price Forecast: U.S.-Iran Tensions Ease, Nonfarm Payrolls Looming, What’s Next for Gold?
TradingKey - After retesting the $4,500 level this Monday, gold prices (XAUUSD) staged a strong recovery of over $200 across Tuesday and Wednesday, breaking above the $4,700 mark. As of press time today (May 7), the gold price maintains its upward momentum, trading at $4,748.77. The $4,800 threshold
Thu, May 7

AI Boom Boosts Market Value by 71%, Why Did South Korea’s Stock Market Jump to Seventh Globally?
TradingKey - On May 6, the South Korean stock market surpassed Canada to become the world's seventh-largest equity market. The total market capitalization of South Korean listed companies has surged 71% this year to $4.59 trillion. During the same period, Canada's stock market rose by approximately 7%, with a market capitalization of $4.5 trillion.
Thu, May 7

TON Records Six-Day Winning Streak. Price Doubles to Lead Market, Is Open Network Becoming the ‘King of Public Chains’ in 2026?
Telegram regaining control of TON has fueled a price surge, with its gains significantly outpacing other public blockchains.
Thu, May 7

WTI and Brent Futures Both Fall Below $100 Mark, Have Oil Prices and Energy Sector Peaked?
TradingKey - WTI crude oil futures settled at $96.21 per barrel on May 6, plummeting 6.3%. This marked the first close below the $100 level in six days and the largest single-day decline since March 17. Brent crude oil futures fell over 7.73% on the same day, intraday breaking below the $100 mark for the first time since April 22.
Thu, May 7

April ADP Employment Exceeds Expectations with 15-Month High: Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady Through 2027
TradingKey - Fresh ADP data released this Wednesday (May 6) showed that the U.S. private sector added 109,000 jobs in April, marking the largest increase in 15 months. This figure not only exceeded the 99,000 expected by economists in a Reuters poll but also accelerated significantly from a downward
Thu, May 7

As SaaS Seat Model Collapses, Inference Surpasses Training: Decoding the Diverging Fates of Neocloud Giants CoreWeave, Nebius, and IREN
Anthropic's annualized revenue quintupled to $44 billion within five months, as inference compute surpassed training for the first time. A deep decoding of the differentiated positioning and diverging trajectories of the "Neocloud Big Three"—CoreWeave, Nebius, and IREN—and five key litmus test indicators for the earnings weeks of May 7 and May 13.
Thu, May 7

Japan and South Korean Equities Reach Record Highs as Nikkei Stages Post-Holiday Surge
The Nikkei 225 index rose as much as 6% intraday to 63,091.14, hitting a record high; it closed up 5.58% at 62,833.84, a record closing high. The single-day gain also marked the highest record since April 2025. KOSPI index briefly broke the 7,500-point mark during the day, rising nearly 2% to touch
Thu, May 7

U.S. and Iran Signal Peace Talks: Why Do Oil Prices Remain High?
TradingKey - According to the latest data from GasBuddy, the U.S. national average gasoline price has risen above $4.50 per gallon, its highest level since mid-July 2022. However, recent reports indicate positive signals in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Iran stated on Wednesday that it is reviewing a peace proposal submitted by the U.S. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the proposal would formally end the current conflict. Driven by expectations of an agreement to end the hostilities, the geopolitical risk premium rapidly dissipated. The international crude oil market experienced severe volatility, with Brent crude’s intraday decline reaching as much as 11.2%, while WTI crude also recorded a drop of over 11%. The losses subsequently narrowed, with Brent crude closing at $101.27, down 7.8%, and WTI crude closing at $95.08, down over 7%.
Thu, May 7

Disney Q2 Profit Beats Estimates: Can It Reverse a Multi-Year Slump?
TradingKey - On May 6 (ET), Disney (DIS) reported its second fiscal quarter results, with both revenue and profit exceeding Wall Street expectations. Revenue reached $25.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year; adjusted earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.57, up 8% year-over-year. According to LSEG data, analysts had expected revenue of $24.83 billion and EPS of $1.53.
Thu, May 7

Arm Earnings Meet Targets Again, Why Is Capital Unimpressed? Post-Market Shares Fall Over 6% After Initial Rise
TradingKey - After the US market close on May 6, Arm (ARM) released its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2026, with both revenue and profit exceeding market expectations. While the AI data center business demonstrated strong growth momentum, the sharp stock price volatility—surging before reversing following the announcement—signaled market concerns regarding the company.
Thu, May 7

Corning Up Over Fivefold This Year. Single-Day 12% Surge Hits Record High, Nvidia Ties Become Core Growth Engine.
TradingKey - On May 6, AI chip leader NVIDIA and Corning officially announced a long-term strategic partnership. The two companies will collaborate to upgrade U.S. domestic manufacturing capacity for AI optical infrastructure and establish underlying interconnect systems for next-generation AI computing clusters. This major partnership quickly ignited enthusiasm in capital markets; following the announcement, Corning's stock price surged 12% in a single day, bringing its total market capitalization to $156.2 billion, while NVIDIA's shares also closed nearly 6% higher. This collaboration represents a powerful alliance between two companies that have benefited significantly from the AI boom. Over the past twelve months, Corning’s stock has seen a low of $43 and a high of $195, representing an absolute gain of nearly fivefold.
Thu, May 7

IONQ First-Quarter Earnings Beat Expectations, Shares Fall After Hours; Is IONQ Still Worth Investing?
TradingKey - IONQ’s latest earnings beat expectations, but shares fell after-hours as the market had previously overextended performance expectations; the medium-to-long-term outlook remains bullish.
Thu, May 7

Albemarle Q1 Net Income Surges 672%. Recovery in Lithium Mining Industry Prosperity Boosts Company Performance.
TradingKey - Lithium giant Albemarle released its first-quarter 2026 financial results during the U.S. after-market session. As the world’s largest lithium producer, the company’s operating performance is regarded not only as its own financial data but also as a leading indicator for the entire industry. During the period, Albemarle recorded sales of $1.429 billion, up 33% year-on-year, slightly above average market expectations. Adjusted EBITDA reached $664 million, a 148% increase from $267 million in the same period last year, significantly exceeding the market forecast of $468 million.
Thu, May 7

Trump Family Mining Firm American Bitcoin Losses Widen, Why the Market Is Still Buying?
American Bitcoin reported widening losses for Q1 2026, yet its stock price remained resilient amid rising Bitcoin prices, with the potential for further gains in the near term.
Thu, May 7

Japan and South Korea Stocks Open Higher; Nikkei 225 Hits 62,000 for First Time
TradingKey - On May 7, both the Japanese and South Korean markets achieved significant breakthroughs. The Nikkei 225 Index surged following the market open, breaking the 62,000 psychological level for the first time during intraday trading. As of press time, the intraday gain reached 4.2%.
Thu, May 7

Today’s Market Recap: AI Strength and Geopolitical Shifts Drive New Peaks
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new peaks driven by AI surges from AMD and SMCI.
Thu, May 7

Dell Stock Analysis: Is It Still Undervalued and the Best AI Infrastructure Play by 2026?
TradingKey - Dell Technologies (DELL) results are due late this month and the setup is unusual. The company is a key provider of AI infrastructure, yet its valuation multiple has expanded much more modestly than peers in the semiconductor, networking, memory, and storage sectors. As we head into ear
Wed, May 6

AMD Beats Q1 2026 With $5.8B Data Center Revenue and Guides $11.2B for Q2; Is AMD a Buy at $415?
TradingKey - Meta: AMD beat Q1 2026 with $10.3B revenue (+38% YoY) and $1.37 EPS. Data Center hit $5.8B (+57%). Q2 guided $11.2B. Pullback to $395–$408 is the trade entry. Targets $426 then $474.
Wed, May 6

Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo: Which Stock Should You Choose for Your Investment Portfolio?
TradingKey - Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP) have given investors numerous reasons as to why both companies are still the anchors of the global beverage industry conversation.
Wed, May 6

US Pre-Market: US and Iran Near Deal, Oil Prices Tumble, Global Stocks and Precious Metals Rise Together
TradingKey - During Wednesday's US pre-market session, the three major US stock indices rose in unison. Dow Jones futures rose 0.89%, Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1.32%, and S&P 500 futures gained 0.78%.
Wed, May 6


