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CXL vs. HBM: Why Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are Racing for the Next AI Data Center Frontier
TradingKey - According to a report by the South Korean media outlet The Korea Economic Daily, Samsung recently disclosed the latest developments in its CXL memory system "Pangea v2". Amid the sustained growth in demand for AI computing power and memory chips, CXL is moving from a niche technology in
Wed, Apr 29

CFTC Battles for Prediction Market Dominance, How Long Until Polymarket Returns to the U.S. Market?
Polymarket is seeking to re-enter the U.S. market, with approval potentially granted as early as August this year.
Wed, Apr 29

Storage Giant Seagate Technology’s Better-Than-Expected Earnings Drive Stock Up 18% After Hours, Where Will the Stock Price Go Next?
TradingKey - On April 28, ET, Seagate Technology (STX) announced its third-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2026. Data shows that revenue for the quarter reached $3.112 billion, surpassing the anticipated $2.95 billion and representing a 44.1% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP earnings per
Wed, Apr 29

UAE Announces Exit From OPEC. Wall Street Warns: Medium-Term Oil Prices Face Downside Risks
TradingKey - The UAE has officially announced that it will formally withdraw from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance on May 1. The current market consensus is that Brent crude oil prices are unlikely to experience significant volatility in the short term, as the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz remains the core bottleneck restricting energy exports from the Gulf.
Wed, Apr 29

Bloom Energy Q1 Revenue Doubling Validates Data Center Power Solution Growth Expectations; Shares Surge Over 16% Post-Market
TradingKey - Fuel cell technology provider Bloom Energy announced its first-quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on April 28. During the period, Bloom Energy reported revenue of $751 million on a non-GAAP basis, a substantial year-over-year increase of 130.4% and significantly highe
Wed, Apr 29

Robinhood Slumps 8% After Earnings. Revenue and Profit Both Miss, Market Fears Coinbase May Follow Suit.
Robinhood’s earnings miss triggered a sharp decline in its stock price and intensified market concerns regarding Coinbase.
Wed, Apr 29

Today’s Market Recap: SoftBank and Oracle Retreat on OpenAI Misses Amid NVIDIA’s ‘Nano’ Efficiency Breakthrough
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.
Wed, Apr 29

OpenAI IPO Process Falling Behind? CFO Warns Not Ready to Go Public
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.
Tue, Apr 28

US Pre-Market: US-Iran Standoff Persists, WTI Crude Rises Over 5% Pre-Market, Semiconductors Fall Collectively, Arm Drops Over 8%
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%.
Tue, Apr 28

Earnings Beat Again Amid Geopolitical Conflict, Coca-Cola Q1 Revenue $12.5 Billion and Raises Full-Year Guidance
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.
Tue, Apr 28

WTI Crude Rises More Than 5% to Hit Highest Since April 13. Citi Raises Brent Forecast to $150
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.
Tue, Apr 28

U.S.-Iran Impasse Hard to Break, Brent Surpasses $111, Market Shifts to Pricing Long-Term Supply Disruptions
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.
Tue, Apr 28

SanDisk Breaks 1,000 Yuan, Micron Hits New High: Memory Chip Price Hike Logic Accelerates Realization
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%.
Tue, Apr 28

BOJ Interest Rate Vote Sees Biggest Split in Ten Years, Kazuo Ueda Signals Hawkishness
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.
Tue, Apr 28

Yen Nears 160 Mark Against Dollar Again, What Signals Is BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda Sending?
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.
Tue, Apr 28

MSTR Stock Price Prediction 2026-2030: Is Strategy the Ultimate Bitcoin Leveraged Play?
trategy Inc. has evolved from a nascent software company into a complex financial engine. Whether you are watching the MSTR stock price today for a day trade or evaluating it for a decade-long hold, the company represents the premier equity vehicle for the digital age.
Tue, Apr 28

Microsoft Unbinding OpenAI: What It Means for Both Sides?
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
Tue, Apr 28

Google Gemini Pentagon Deal: The End of Tech Neutrality in the AI Arms Race?
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
Tue, Apr 28

Where Have U.S.-Iran Tensions Reached? JPMorgan’s Latest Analysis of Subsequent Evolution
Since 2026, persistent geopolitical risks have kept issues such as the "U.S.-Iran conflict, oil prices, and inflation" repeatedly in the public eye. Geopolitical maneuvering in the Strait of Hormuz, sticky inflation driven by wide-range oil price volatility at elevated levels, and uncertainty regard
Tue, Apr 28

Alphabet Q1 Preview: How Much Upside is Left
Alphabet (GOOG/L) entered 2026 as a true AI champion, with the stock price being up 115% (118% for GOOGL) in the last 12 months. For 2025, the GOOG revenuSo far, the fears that AI will cannibalize GOOG ad revenue seem unjustified; if not, AI is boosting the revenue growth with better-targeted advert
Tue, Apr 28


