Seagate Optimistic on AI Boom, Apple Unveils New Photo Editing Tools | April 28, 2026

Executive Summary

Seagate Technology has announced an optimistic outlook for the upcoming quarter, driven by a surge in demand for data storage solutions fueled by advancements in AI. Meanwhile, Apple is set to introduce innovative AI functions for photo editing, enhancing user experience amidst growing competition in the tech sector. However, U.S. stock markets closed down, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both impacted by uncertainties surrounding AI growth projections, raising concerns ahead of major technology companies' earnings reports.

Startups — 8 articles

Royal visits and personal stories are dominating headlines, with shifts in focus towards individual narratives and geopolitical discussions.

• King Charles US visit live: British monarch attends state dinner with Trump after his earlier speech to Congress — The Independent (GB)
• Apple cofounder who missed out on $400B fortune becomes poster boy for booze ad campaign — as he reveals his regrets — New York Post (US)
• US-Israel talks to discuss shifting military aid funding to joint defense partnership — Jerusalem Post (IL)
• Seghrouchni : 350 milliards de dollars d’actifs concentrés à GITEX Africa 2026 — La Vie Eco (MA)
• AWS Glue 5.1 est désormais disponible dans toutes les régions AWS Commercial et AWS GovCloud (US) — AWS what's new (US)

Markets — 7 articles

Market fluctuations are highlighting investor anxiety about AI growth forecasts, as recent earnings from tech firms raise questions on future valuations.

• La compagnie Lufthansa introduit un nouveau tarif pour les bagages à main. Depuis l'entrée en vigueur de la mesure — adevarul.ro (RO)
• Seagate prévoit un trimestre optimiste alors que le boom de l'IA alimente une forte demande de stockage de données — Business Times (SG)
• Actions américaines : le Nasdaq et le S&P 500 terminent en baisse en raison de nouvelles inquiétudes concernant la croissance de l'IA avant les bénéfices des grandes technologies — Business Times (SG)
• Wall Street clôture dans le rouge, plombée par les chiffres d'OpenAI et les doutes sur l'IA — El Nuevo Diario (DO)
• Wall Street clôture dans le rouge, plombée par les chiffres d'OpenAI et les doutes sur l'IA — Infobae (AR)

Business — 8 articles

Businesses are navigating both innovation and challenges, with Apple ramping up its AI capabilities while companies like Airbus maintain ambitious delivery targets.

• King Charles US visit live: British monarch attends state dinner with Trump after his earlier speech to Congress — The Independent (GB)
• Apple cofounder who missed out on $400B fortune becomes poster boy for booze ad campaign — as he reveals his regrets — New York Post (US)
• Apple will introduce AI functions for photo editing — RBC (RU)
• Airbus dépasse son chiffre d'affaires et maintient son objectif de livraison d'avions pour l'année — CNN Brasil (BR)
• AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Limited Partnership Units (AB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript — Seeking Alpha (US)