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U.S. stocks were mixed as AI and crypto-related names drove big moves, with Dell’s booming AI server sales, Snowflake’s record surge, and Coinbase and Robinhood jumping on a new U.S. crypto futures approval.

Morgan Stanley says some dividend hopefuls could outperform once they start paying dividends.
Software stocks are selling off, but a few names are emerging as winners.
Dell reported a surge in AI server sales, and analysts are updating their price targets.
Costco shares slipped after earnings, though investors may soon get a special boost.
Palantir may be heading for another breakout after a consolidation phase, with traders watching risk levels.
The VIX suggests calm in the market, even though traders still feel uneasy.
Snowflake posted its strongest day ever, and HSBC believes the upside may continue.
Market attention is shifting toward the next session’s biggest stock movers and catalysts.
Commentators say this earnings season is the most important one they have seen in years, with AI and consumer strength in focus.
Crypto, SpaceX, and macro headlines are driving major market moves, from huge gains in some names to warnings about debt, oil, and bonds.

Hong Kong stocks rose 176 points as Lenovo soared over 21% to a record high, driving turnover above HK$460 billion and underscoring strong market sentiment.

The Hong Kong office market recorded 275,000 square feet of net absorption in the first quarter, with strong recovery momentum in core districts.
Major banks adjusted targets and ratings for several companies, including Dell, Weibo, Pinduoduo, Alibaba Pictures, and Li Auto, reflecting mixed earnings outlooks and valuation views.
Hong Kong equities rose sharply, with the Hang Seng Index up 176 points on heavy turnover, led by a record-setting rally in Lenovo while SMIC pulled back.
Hong Kong home price indicators improved, with the Centaline City Leading Index rising to 157.45 and rental prices hitting a near seven-year high.
China’s foreign ministry said it does not deliberately seek a trade surplus with Europe and hopes the EU will view China-EU trade relations objectively.
Big shareholders and institutions were active in trading, with notable increases in holdings of companies such as Sany Heavy Industry, China Life, PetroChina-related names, and CSPC Pharmaceutical.
Several companies announced management changes, board appointments, executive retirements, and other corporate governance updates.
AI-driven demand is accelerating investment across the semiconductor, optical module, copper foil, liquid cooling, storage, and power infrastructure supply chains.
Chinese regulators and government agencies are advancing multiple policy initiatives, including capital market reform, AI measurement standards, summer energy supply保障, and stronger commercial secret protection.
Major long-term plans were unveiled for the next five years and beyond, including urban renewal, new power grids, and marine biomedicine, all aimed at boosting investment, innovation, and industrial upgrading.

Japan’s benchmark stocks briefly rebounded on hopes for progress in U.S.-Iran talks, with the Nikkei rising as much as 1,300 points and recovering to around 66,000.

The government is considering raising the consumption tax on food and beverages by 1% starting in April 2027, which would closely match Prime Minister Takaichi’s intentions.
One month after the unusual advance warning of foreign-exchange intervention, the massive dollar-selling action appears to be losing effectiveness, and the yen is again approaching the 160-per-dollar range.
Sony Financial Group President Endo issued an apology over improper money transactions involving its life-insurance subsidiary, saying he deeply regrets causing concern.
During the long holiday period, Japan carried out a record monthly yen-buying intervention totaling 11.7 trillion yen to counter speculative dollar buying in “emergency” conditions.
Japan’s government and major financial institutions have obtained access rights to a new OpenAI model in the U.S. to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
Commentary on the resignation turmoil surrounding baseball manager Abe links the episode to Japan’s so-called “lost 30 years” of economic stagnation.
Tokyo stocks briefly recovered to the 66,000-yen level, driven by expectations of progress in U.S.-Iran talks.
In another market update, the Nikkei rose as much as 1,300 points, also on hopes that U.S.-Iran negotiations were advancing.
New York stocks continued rising to fresh record highs, gaining 24 points on expectations that the ceasefire would be extended.
Other major business and social topics included semiconductor investment plans, workplace safety reforms, price hikes for packaging film, a railway technology expo, efforts to expand domestic timber use, gender-gap reduction in science and engineering, falling hotel stays, and population growth in Tsukuba overtaking Mito.

Crypto markets were mixed as Bitcoin and major altcoins lagged a nine-week stock rally amid cooling ETF demand, while U.S. regulators advanced 24/7 trading and first crypto perpetual approvals.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Dogecoin are trailing a nine-week stock rally as ETF demand starts to weaken.
Concerns are growing that Bitcoin’s biggest quantum threat may extend beyond wallet keys to something far more serious.
Jamie Dimon is intensifying opposition to stablecoin rewards as the CLARITY Act debate heats up.
A U.S. regulator says 24/7 trading suits crypto well, but may not be appropriate for other industries.
CertiK’s CEO warns that deploying AI agents at scale could become a major disaster.
A Brookings fellow argues the CLARITY Act could create regulation without proper oversight.
Bitcoin is holding up after an early dip, but its two-month winning streak is now at risk.
New U.S. perpetual-style crypto products point to a growing market for American crypto derivatives.
The CFTC has approved its first crypto perpetual offerings through Kalshi and Coinbase.
Overall crypto market performance is weaker, with Bittensor (TAO) leading declines in the CoinDesk 20 index.

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