Lock Semiconductor LLC has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) alleging the company used protected methods in its microcontroller and processor products. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, claims TI was aware of the infringed patents (Nos. 7,952,401, 8,117,400, and 9,355,280) through its competition with original patent owners Freescale Semiconductor Inc. and NXP Semiconductors NV.

Jabil Inc. has partnered with Sivers Semiconductors AB to develop ultra-high-speed, energy-efficient optical transceivers for AI data centers, aiming to meet future demands for faster networking. This collaboration, along with other partnerships, solidifies Jabil's role in advanced AI infrastructure development, competing with companies like Celestica and Flex. Despite past share underperformance, Jabil exhibits strong financial estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027, earning it a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Jim Cramer highlighted Humana (HUM) due to its significant Medicare Advantage business, noting its stock performance after the Trump Administration announced increased Medicare Advantage payments for 2027. Humana's shares saw an 11% gain following this announcement, despite a prior downgrade by Barclays. The article suggests that while Humana has potential, some AI stocks may offer higher returns in a shorter timeframe.

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is set to release its Q1 2026 earnings on May 5, with analysts projecting a 3.4% increase in EPS to $1.82 per share from the prior year. Despite trailing the S&P 500 and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, DUK has a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, who anticipate a 9.5% upside from its current price. The company recently invested $600,000 to bolster North Carolina's energy workforce.

J.P. Morgan has added Seagate Technology to its "Positive Catalyst Watch" list, citing the company's strong position in the HDD market. The firm believes Seagate is well-positioned to benefit from robust data center demand and favorable pricing trends. This update underlines a positive outlook for Seagate's future performance.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced its agreement to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) for $360 million. This acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, will add NORPAC's Longview, Washington mill, its three machines, and approximately 500 employees, which annually produce about 1 million tons of containerboard and related grades. The deal aims to expand IP's West Coast capacity, enhance system flexibility, reduce costs, and meet the growing demand for recycled containerboard.

Paolo Tonucci, an insider at Marex Group PLC, sold 16,666 shares of the company on April 13, 2026, reducing his holding to 1,363,357 shares. This transaction follows a period with no insider buys but three insider sells, with the stock trading at $51.37 per share, giving the company a market capitalization of $3.74 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.98.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF has achieved a significant milestone, accumulating $100 million in investments within its first week. This rapid growth highlights growing institutional interest in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The information is presented in a video format by CoinDesk.

Devon Energy (DVN) is poised to end a six-session losing streak, with its shares rising 1.77% to $46.03. The energy company had previously seen a significant drop starting April 8, losing nearly 4.08% of its value. This uptick marks a potential shift for the stock after a period of decline.

Harley-Davidson is recalling 16,994 units of its 2025-2026 Softail models, including the Street Bob, Heritage Classic, Low Rider S, and Low Rider ST, due to a potential rear brake fluid leak. The issue stems from the rear brake lines being positioned too close to the body control module (BCM), which can cause wear and lead to a loss of rear braking performance. Dealers will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware to create more clearance, and inspect/replace damaged brake lines.