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After the technology sector in the U.S. led indexes like the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ to new all-time high levels, investors may realize that not all stocks enjoyed the same run as names like Nvidia Co. NASDAQ: NVDA and other semiconductor players.

The Senate Finance Committee has asked Bank of America to provide details about its handling of millions of dollars in fees made by billionaire private equity investor Leon Black to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) will announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, after the market closes on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. C. Mark Hussey, chief executive officer and president, and John D. Kelly, chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss the company's financial results on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time). The conference call is being webcast.

At least, that's the perspective of HSBC analyst Frank Lee, who upgraded AMD shares AMD, -1.81% to buy from hold in a Tuesday report. He boosted his price target to $225 from $180, with the new target implying about 40% upside from current levels.

U.S. stock futures rose in premarket trading on Tuesday after better-than-expected earnings reports from corporate giants UnitedHealth Group and Bank of America.

Financial infrastructure platform Stripe has launched a payments partnership with retail group URBN. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (April 16) will see is designed to offer a more consistent checkout experience for customers making online and in-person payments at retailers including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and FP Movement.

There was a growing unease on Wall Street last week, caused by disappointing corporate updates from major banks, reigniting concerns about persistent inflation and the likelihood of sustained elevated interest rates.

AMD's new processors will compete against Nvidia's and Intel's chips that are specifically designed for AI PCs.

As we move into mid-April 2024, Canadian marijuana stocks are capturing the attention of investors, given the ongoing developments and shifts in the global cannabis market. Stocks like Tilray, Canopy Growth, and Aurora Cannabis are notable for their robust international operations and diverse product lines. Tilray, for example, has expanded its presence in the U.S. through acquisitions like MedMan, positioning it well to capitalize on potential market expansions. Canopy Growth has made significant strides in operational efficiency, achieving considerable cost savings and enhancing its financial health, which speaks to its ability to navigate a complex market landscape.

Bank of America (BAC) on Tuesday posted better-than-expected first-quarter results, including net interest income, a key profitability metric that has dogged its peers in the past week.