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U.S. stock indexes have recovered after a shaky start to 2026, but historical patterns suggest the strongest part of the second quarter may already be over, with May typically bringing weaker returns.

Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000, marking a three-month high as global markets rally. Strong tech earnings, ETF inflows, and improving sentiment are fueling the latest крипто surge.

US stock futures took a breather Friday after capping April at record highs. Apple jumped 3% premarket on strong earnings, while investors eye oil prices and fresh results from Exxon and Chevron.

Apple reports its first quarterly earnings since naming John Ternus as Tim Cook’s successor, with Wall Street eyeing 109.7 billionin revenue despite a global memory shortage. Meanwhile, Alphabet to post estimates of strong cloud growth; Meta beats earnings but falls 145 billion; oil prices surge to 126 a barrel amid Iran blockade fears; and Nvidia B300 server shipments reach 1 million in China due to US curbs.

U.S. stock futures climbed Wednesday as investors awaited a wave of “Magnificent Seven” earnings from Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, alongside a Federal Reserve meeting that may mark Jerome Powell’s final chair term. Tech stocks rebounded slightly after Tuesday’s AI-driven slump, while storage companies surged on strong demand for data equipment.

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US stock futures falter as Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for lower oil prices. Investors brace for a pivotal week packed with Magnificent Seven tech earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting. Dow futures dip 0.2% while crude jumps over 2% on lingering uncertainty.

Semiconductor stocks have done something they’ve never done in 32 years — rally for 17 straight trading days, gaining more than 40%. Previous long streaks delivered just 8-10%. While history suggests momentum often continues over the next 3-6 months, this rally is uncharted territory. Here’s what investors need to know.

Oil prices climbed for a fourth straight day as peace negotiations between the US and Iran stalled, keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked. With no new talks scheduled and both sides locked in a standoff, analysts warn prices could go even higher.

U.S. stock futures rose sharply on Wednesday after President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, calming fears of an immediate military escalation. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures all gained around 0.6% to 0.8%. Oil prices eased slightly as reports suggested a possible breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz blockade, though peace talks remain stalled.

Both tech giants report on April 29, but one stands out. Meta’s 3.6 billion daily users and 24% revenue growth give it an edge over Microsoft, which faces rising AI competition. Here’s why Meta is the smarter pick right now.

Plus500 lifted its FY 2026 outlook after Q1 revenue jumped 18% to $242 million, driven by a 48% surge in new client sign-ups and record customer income of $270.6 million. The London-listed broker now expects full-year revenue and EBITDA to beat market expectations.