Morning Bid: Who needs oil when there's AI to buy? Reuters

Semiconductor paired with Microsoft Windows will allow computers to run AI apps

Trading value in India’s cash equities surged to an all-time high Friday, as MSCI Inc.’s index changes triggered a flurry of bulk deals by global passive funds.

Emerging Asian equities rose to a record, propelled by continuing enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence trade that’s bolstered global stocks despite the Iran war.

Washington and Tehran are still trying to formalise a ceasefire

Finnish-listed Hiab Oyj has agreed to acquire refuse collection vehicle manufacturer Labrie Environmental Group at an enterprise value of $1.04 billion, strengthening its position in the North American waste and recycling market.

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US Reuters

Oil rose from a six-week low as uncertainty continues over the outlook for a peace deal to end the US war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Anthony di Paola reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

FTSE 100 Set to Fall and Miss Out on Tech Rally

Worldline announces the finalisation of the divestment of the Mobility & e-Transactional Services perimeter to Magellan Partners Group