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Tradingkey - Nearly three months since the outbreak of the Iran war, oil prices continue to fluctuate at high levels, with WTI crude futures hovering around $100 and Brent crude around $105. The primary reason for prices maintaining current levels is a market consensus: while the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global supply, it has also suppressed demand, with the two forces offsetting each other to create a delicate dynamic balance. A recent Morgan Stanley report noted that although net exports from major Middle Eastern producers have declined, other producers—led by the U.S.—have significantly increased export supplies. Simultaneously, major importers like China have reduced their import volumes, collectively sustaining the current supply-demand equilibrium in the crude oil market.

TradingKey - In early Friday trading, Japanese and South Korean stock markets extended the previous day’s rally, continuing to trend higher. The Nikkei 225 Index opened 0.35% higher, with intraday gains quickly expanding to 1%. The Seoul Composite Index opened up 0.7%, steadily advancing toward the 7,900-point psychological level.

U.S. markets edged higher alongside a massive quantum computing rally, while investors navigated rising stagflation risks, geopolitical tensions regarding Iran, and controversy surrounding the SpaceX IPO.

• Coherent Corp. beat fiscal Q3 2026 expectations for revenue and EPS. • NVIDIA partnership includes $2 billion investment for optics and manufacturing. • Analysts raised price targets; company expands indium phosphide capacity.

• U.S. government grants boosted quantum computing sector sentiment. • IONQ reported record Q1 2026 revenue and raised full-year guidance. • Shareholder approval for SkyWater acquisition supports vertical integration.

• IREN stock rose due to strategic AI infrastructure shift. • A $3.4 billion NVIDIA contract and equity rights drove optimism. • Market positive on AI demand despite recent earnings miss.

• Ralph Lauren exceeded Q4 and FY26 expectations, boosting share price. • Full-year revenue surpassed $8 billion for the first time. • Company projects continued revenue growth and increased dividend.

• AST SpaceMobile involved in new mobile operator joint venture. • Two new leveraged ETFs launched, amplifying ASTS exposure. • Company reports partnerships and operational advancements.

• EchoStar reported Q1 2026 revenue decrease and operational loss. • Spectrum transactions with SpaceX and AT&T are under scrutiny. • Insider selling and overvaluation concerns affect market sentiment.

• Nebius Group secures $2.6 billion Bloom Energy fuel cell agreement. • Q1 2026 revenue surged 684% to $399 million, with 45% EBITDA margins. • Company raises 2026 power capacity guidance to over 4 GW.

• Southern Copper plans strategic mine upgrades and received permit reinstatement. • Strong first-quarter earnings and dividends boosted investor sentiment. • Volatility stemmed from mixed commodity prices and analyst concerns.

• Ciena partnered with Cirion for Network-as-a-Service in Latin America. • WaveLogic 6 technology addresses AI network traffic bottlenecks. • Analysts raised Ciena's price targets, citing AI infrastructure demand.

• Rocket Lab disclosed a $3 billion equity distribution agreement. • Shareholder dilution concerns negatively impacted the stock price. • Technical indicators suggest a buy signal, with oversold conditions.

• Dell stock rose on AI server demand and analyst upgrades. • Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings expectations are strong for Dell. • New AI products and Nvidia partnership boost Dell's market position.

• Qualcomm expands Stellantis automotive partnership with Snapdragon Digital Chassis. • New Snapdragon X2 Series targets AI-enabled Windows PCs with advanced features. • Qualcomm outlines data center strategy with custom silicon and AI accelerators.

• ASML stock rose due to analyst upgrades and strong Q1 2026 results. • Company increased full-year 2026 revenue guidance due to high chip demand. • Partnership with Tata Electronics advances semiconductor manufacturing in India.

• Lam Research stock rose on positive analyst ratings and outlook. • Strong AI chip demand and advanced packaging drive growth. • New R&D center enhances chip density and manufacturing efficiency.

• Cisco's Q3 FY26 earnings surpassed expectations, driving stock up. • Raised AI infrastructure guidance and orders significantly boosted outlook. • Analysts upgraded ratings and price targets following strong results.

• Bloom Energy reported strong Q1 2026 results, exceeding expectations. • Company secured contracts for AI data centers, boosting growth outlook. • Analysts maintain positive ratings and raised price targets for BE.

• GF Securities initiated CoreWeave coverage with a "Buy" rating. • CoreWeave secured a $3.1 billion term loan facility for expansion. • First-quarter results showed strong revenue growth and backlog.