Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei closes lower as oil price jump dims corporate outlook

Japan’s Nikkei share average closed lower as oil prices rose due to renewed Middle East conflict. Investors weighed the corporate outlook amid increasing costs and the start of earnings season. Chip-related stocks dragged the Nikkei lower, influenced by South Korea’s benchmark index. Memory maker Kioxia tanked significantly after a high-profile U.S. listing. Bank shares rose,…

Global Market: AI stocks take a breather after blistering rally as investors reassess valuations

AI-linked stocks are showing signs of fatigue as investors lock in profits. Semiconductor and memory-chip makers have seen sharp retreats from recent highs. Investors are now demanding stronger earnings growth and clearer profit evidence. A rotation into software and cloud providers is also occurring within technology. Despite this, the long-term outlook for artificial intelligence remains…

TCS shares rally 6% after multi-million ABB AI deal, Q1 earnings. What’s next?

Tata Consultancy Services shares climbed significantly after announcing a major AI deal. This new multi-year agreement with ABB aims to transform global network operations. The company also reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings for the financial year. TCS posted strong revenue growth and a substantial contract value for the period. These positive developments have boosted investor confidence…