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TradingKey — Intel (INTC) shares surged on Friday following reports of a preliminary cooperation agreement with Apple (AAPL). The stock’s intraday gain briefly exceeded 13% before closing up 13.96%, with its market capitalization jumping to $627.8 billion.

A glitch on the Revolut platform caused the price of Bitcoin to plunge to $0.02. While it did not trigger panic, it is essential to remain vigilant regarding the risks of such incidents.

TradingKey - On May 8 (ET), Citi stated that oil prices could rise further if US-Iran negotiations remain deadlocked, maintaining its forecast that Brent crude will reach $120 over the next three months.

With a sold-out HBM pipeline, leadership in G9 NAND technology, and a valuation that has yet to fully account for its 2030 trillion-dollar potential, Micron remains a cornerstone "buy" for any long-term tech portfolio.

TradingKey - On May 5 (ET), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) released its first-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after the market close. The company reported revenue of $10.253 billion, up 38% year-over-year, exceeding market expectations of $9.89 billion. Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) were $1.