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TradingKey — During Asian trading hours on May 29, Samsung Electronics announced it has begun shipping samples of the industry's first 12-layer HBM4E to global customers. The news drove the company’s share price up nearly 6% intraday, as market expectations intensified regarding its ability to narrow the gap with SK Hynix in the AI memory market.

TradingKey - In early Asian trading on Friday, May 29, Japanese and South Korean stock markets both opened higher. As of press time, the Nikkei 225 Index once again broke above the 66,000 level, hitting an intraday high of 66,036.50 and poised to set a new record. South Korea's Kospi Index surpassed 8,400 points, reaching an intraday high of 8,424.53, just shy of its all-time record of 8,457.09.

TradingKey - U.S. stocks edged higher on Thursday, with all three major indexes hitting record highs, buoyed by news of a breakthrough in a peace agreement following a second round of military strikes between U.S. and Iranian negotiators near the Strait of Hormuz.

TradingKey - After the market close on May 28, Dell Technologies (DELL.US) released its first-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2027. Core metrics crushed market expectations across the board, driving the post-market share price up by over 39% at one point, marking its largest gain since 2018. The company’s AI demand is consistently propelling it toward cash-machine-style growth.

Tradingkey - On May 28, the Trump administration introduced a new round of industrial support policies. Diverging from the previous focus on the semiconductor sector, the emphasis of this policy has shifted to the drone industry. Buoyed by the positive news, the drone sector rallied across the board today. By the close, Unusual Machines (UMAC) surged 57.20%, Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) rose 32.61%, AEVEX Corp (AVEX) climbed 31.13%, and Ondas (ONDS) gained 22.69%.

• Ford stock rose on energy sector pivot and strong financials. • Ford Energy repurposes EV batteries for stationary storage. • Q1 2026 results beat expectations; EBIT guidance increased.

• Agilent reported strong fiscal Q2 2026 results, exceeding expectations. • Company raised fiscal 2026 profit and revenue guidance. • Analysts upgraded ratings and price targets following results.

• Waters Corporation beat Q1 2026 expectations, raising full-year guidance. • Acquisition integration boosted revenue and management expects future synergies. • Analysts maintain a majority "Buy" rating despite some valuation concerns.

• Elbit Systems secured $350 million contract for Main Battle Tank upgrades. • Company reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, exceeding expectations. • Elbit Systems' order backlog reached a record $30.2 billion.

• HEICO Corporation reported record Q2 FY2026 net income, operating income, and sales. • Both Flight Support and Electronic Technologies Groups achieved record financial results. • Analysts reacted positively, with one firm raising the stock's price target.

• HEICO reported record net income, operating income, and net sales. • Both Flight Support and Electronic Technologies segments showed strong growth. • Analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with increased price targets.

• Cloudflare stock surged due to AI initiatives and analyst sentiment. • New "Cloudflare Environments for Claude Managed Agents" launched with Anthropic. • Q1 2026 earnings surpassed estimates, leading to raised price targets.

• Astera Labs' stock shows upward momentum driven by strong financial performance. • Q1 2026 results exceeded expectations, with optimistic Q2 guidance. • Analyst sentiment is largely positive with recent buy ratings and price target increases.

• Robinhood launched AI-driven trading and credit card features. • New Trump Accounts app targets children's retirement savings. • Analysts maintain positive ratings and price targets for HOOD.

• STB paused Norfolk Southern merger review, delaying timeline. • Merger uncertainty overshadowed positive financial results. • Analysts maintain "Hold" rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC).

• Marvell reported record Q1 FY27 revenue and earnings, surpassing expectations. • Future guidance significantly raised due to AI and data center demand. • Analysts upgraded ratings and price targets, showing strong confidence.

• Microsoft AI revenue run rate exceeds substantial figure, growing triple-digit. • Microsoft 365 Commercial revenues surpassed expectations, driven by Copilot. • Analysts maintain "Buy" ratings, reflecting optimistic outlook on prospects.

• Insiders sold over $33 million of stock in 90 days. • Profit-taking and elevated valuation contribute to decline. • Macroeconomic factors and geopolitical issues increase volatility.

• Synopsys reported strong Q2 FY26 results, beating estimates and raising guidance. • Investor concerns about chip IP business and Ansys integration caused a stock decline. • Elliott Investment Management partner appointed to the board; stock shows neutral indicators.

• CIBC stock declined 5.09% despite strong Q2 earnings and buybacks. • Concerns included low financial strength rating and higher credit loss provisions. • Lowered ROE target and Caribbean unit sale charge may have impacted sentiment.