CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens lower as US-China trade war escalates with new tariffs

Wall Street faces a tug-of-war between strong AI-driven earnings and rising macro risks. While tech stocks remain resilient, persistent inflation (3.3%) and Middle East tensions are fueling volatility. All eyes turn to upcoming CPI data to determine if the Fed will maintain its hawkish stance throug

While there is still a risk of industry cycles, the current "Memory Crunch" has put Micron in a position of power that the company likely has never had in its 40-year history. For anyone looking to play the physical infrastructure of the future, MU stock is still a top pick for a diversified tech po

TradingKey - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the April CPI report on May 12 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late February, the global energy market has experienced the most severe geopolitical supply shock in history. As the conflict enters its third month, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains significantly below pre-war levels, with approximately 20% of the world's oil transit routes still facing "interruption." This inflation report will serve as a critical validation window for the transmission effects of oil prices.

TradingKey - Since the second quarter of 2026, prices across the Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) industry chain, from substrates to foundries, have undergone comprehensive upward adjustments, with some power amplifier prices rising by more than 10%. Industry analysts suggest that the explosive growth in demand for optical modules from AI data centers, coupled with global supply tightness of the critical metal gallium, are the fundamental drivers behind this round of price hikes.

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.