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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang gestures during the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference in San Jose, California, U.S. March 17, 2026. Carlos Barria | ReutersNvidia shares closed at a record on Friday for the first time since October, pushing the company’s market cap past $5 trillion, as investors piled into the AI chip trade ahead of earnings next week from tech’s hyperscalers. The stock rose 4.3% to close at $208.27. Nvidia is up more than 14-fold since the end of 2022, driven by soaring demand for artificial intelligence services and models. Nvidia’s graphics processing units are relied on by Google, Microsoft,…

Key PointsNvidia continues to dominate the AI chip market, backed by strong demand across industries.TSMC is a key beneficiary of the surging demand for advanced chip manufacturing capabilities.Microsoft and Broadcom are emerging as key enablers of AI infrastructure construction, while Palantir is gaining traction in real-world AI deployment.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia ›Technology investing has always been about identifying the next key industry trend. It is no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the dominant force in today’s market, even as some investors worry that AI spending may be nearing a peak.Those concerns are understandable after…

The Intel logo is displayed in front of Intel headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Jan. 22, 2026.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesIntel shares soared 24% on Friday, their best performance since October 1987, as investors cheered signs of renewed growth due to mounting artificial intelligence demand.The stock closed at $82.57 and is now up 124% this year after jumping 84% in 2025. Friday’s rally topped a 23% gain for the stock on Sept. 18, when Nvidia agreed to invest $5 billion in the company. CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took the helm early last year, has revived Wall Street interest in the…

Spirit Airlines’ accessible cash to keep operating won’t last long and a government rescue package is on the table, a lawyer for the struggling budget carrier said at a hearing Thursday.President Donald Trump later Thursday at the White House told reporters: “We’re thinking about doing it, helping them out, meaning bailing them out, or buying it.”Trump told reporters that “when the price of oil goes down,” the government could “sell it for a profit.””I’d love to be able to save those jobs. I’d love to be able to save an airline. I like having a lot of airlines, so it’s…

Caprock Group LLC raised its stake in Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA – Free Report) by 45.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 144,204 shares of the cable giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 45,005 shares during the quarter. Caprock Group LLC’s holdings in Comcast were worth $4,310,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Comcast during the 3rd quarter…

Ether’s 10-day ETF inflow streak just snapped hard. Ethereum price is slipping to $2,300 in today’s Asia session, but that doesn’t mean we are getting a bearish prediction. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $75.9 million on April 23, abruptly ending a 10-day consecutive inflow run. Yesterday’s compares poorly with the prior session’s $96.4 million in ETH ETF inflows. Yesterday was a $172.3 million single-day swing in the wrong direction. Ether ETF Flow, CoinglassMeanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $223 million on the same day, extending their own inflow streak to eight days. Strategy’s latest purchase, worth $2.54 billion,…

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Germany’s business outlook deteriorated more than expected, adding to fears that higher energy costs stemming from the Iran conflict will derail the country’s economic revival.

July arabica coffee (KCN26) on Thursday closed up +11.20 (+3.87%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26) closed up +153 (+4.32%).Coffee prices rallied sharply on Thursday and posted 4-week highs.   Concerns that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global coffee supplies are lifting coffee prices.  The closure of the strait has tightened coffee supplies by increasing global shipping rates, insurance, fertilizer, and fuel costs, and raising costs for coffee importers and roasters.   Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis.   Strength in…

The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly showcases intimate conversations with business titans and sports champions that reveal their investment philosophies, missed opportunities and more. (Source: Bloomberg)