📈 Stocks / Finance

Apple Maintains Investor Confidence Amid Global Tensions

Nasdaq

Apple continues to project strong prospects despite rising geopolitical risks, according to The Motley Fool. However, the firm’s analysts excluded Apple from their current top 10 stock picks, citing better near-term opportunities elsewhere.

Tariff Concerns Loom as Market Rally Accelerates

Reuters

Walmart warned of tariff-driven price hikes despite a U.S.-China truce, raising concerns for rivals like Target and Home Depot. April retail sales slowed, and investors are watching for signs of weaker consumer spending as the S&P 500 rebounds 18% from April lows.

Retail earnings, Fed speakers, and housing data in focus

Investopedia

Retail giants including Home Depot, Target, and Lowe’s report earnings this week amid concerns over tariffs and weak outlooks. Fed officials speak following Trump’s rate pressure, while investors watch April home sales, PMI data, and jobless claims for macro signals.

🪙 Crypto

Bitcoin hits $105K, triggers $250B crypto surge

Crypto Ninjas

Bitcoin surged 37% in a month to $105,327, lifting crypto market cap by $250B. BTC dominance topped 53% as CPI eased to 3.3% and Fed rate cut hopes rose. BTC futures hit $36B open interest. BlackRock ETF saw $400M daily inflows; ETH broke $6K.

🌎 Global Economy

India Leads Global Growth Amid UN Economic Slowdown Warning

NDTV

The UN projects India’s 2025 GDP growth at 6.3%, the highest among major economies, driven by strong domestic demand, rising exports ($824.9B), and a 174% surge in defence manufacturing since 2014. Inflation is expected to stay at 4.3%, within RBI’s target range.

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