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The beverage giant reported a 10% increase in organic growth, driven by strategic pricing and product mix. Management has subsequently raised its earnings per share (EPS) outlook to between 8% and 9%.

• Organic growth reached 10%
• EPS guidance revised upward to 8%-9%

Visa has integrated five additional blockchain networks into its global stablecoin settlement program. The initiative has now reached an annualized volume of $7 billion.

• Integration of Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo networks
• Expansion to a total of nine supported blockchains

HSBC strategists have upgraded their outlook for US stocks, citing a surge in corporate earnings growth. The shift is supported by strong buyback activity and a reduction in geopolitical tensions.

• US earnings growth hit 14%, the highest since 2024
• Strong corporate earnings beats driving the upgrade

A recent study suggests that the traditional practice of exiting equity positions in May is no longer a reliable investment strategy. The analysis argues that this conventional wisdom is fundamentally misguided in the modern market.

• Bloomberg Intelligence labels 'sell in May' as misguided
• Traditional seasonal trends are questioned

Investors await Microsoft's fiscal third-quarter results with a focus on Azure's growth and the scaling of Copilot. The report comes as the company navigates a revised partnership with OpenAI.

• Expected EPS of $4.06 on $81.4 billion in revenue
• Azure cloud growth projected at 37% to 38%

US equity markets retreated on Wednesday as hopes for a diplomatic resolution with Iran faded. The resulting surge in crude oil prices and Treasury yields pressured broad market indices.

• US equity indexes declined following midday trading
• Crude oil futures surged due to geopolitical instability

Crypto-linked stocks faced a sharp sell-off following a revenue miss by Robinhood and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

• Robinhood (HOOD) plunged 14% on a 47% drop in crypto revenue
• Coinbase and Bullish both declined 8%

Poet Technologies saw its stock price drop sharply after Marvell canceled a key order for AI fiber-optics technology. The company is attempting to offset the loss with a new $5 million agreement.

• Shares dropped 18.4% following the Marvell announcement
• Marvell cited confidentiality violations as the reason for cancellation

New CEO Greg Abel may liquidate Berkshire Hathaway's $7.3 billion stake in Kraft Heinz. The move would signal a definitive break from Warren Buffett's long-term commitment to the packaged foods giant.

• Berkshire holds a 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz valued at $7.3 billion
• Current share price of ~$22 is significantly lower than the $75.50 entry average

Shanghai Henlius Biotech and Organon have received EU authorization for POHERDY, the first biosimilar version of the breast cancer treatment PERJETA. The approval expands treatment accessibility for HER2-positive breast cancer patients across Europe.

• First-ever pertuzumab biosimilar approved in the EU
• Indicated for early and advanced HER2-positive breast cancer

Investors choosing between the iShares Semiconductor ETF and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF must weigh concentrated growth against diversified stability. The two funds offer distinct risk profiles based on their holdings and cost structures.

• SOXX focuses on 34 chipmakers including Broadcom and AMD
• VGT diversifies across 324 tech companies including Apple and Microsoft

Industrial manufacturer Ingersoll Rand has maintained its adjusted earnings per share targets for 2026. The company expects steady revenue growth and anticipates no net effect from potential tariffs.

• 2026 adjusted EPS target maintained at $3.45-$3.57
• Revenue growth projected in the 2.5% to 4.5% range