Global markets rose on US-Iran ceasefire news and AI optimism, with S&P 500 up 1.2% and Nasdaq up 2%. European indices fell slightly despite lower inflation data. Asian markets diverged; Japan's Nikkei gained 2.2% on strong economic data, while China's SHCOMP dropped 1.4%. Key corporate news includes SoftBank's €45B French data center plan, Pfizer-Innovent partnership, and disappointing Q1 results and forecasts from Chinese EV makers Li Auto and Xpeng.
Top global stories this week: Softbank, Li Auto, Xpeng among notable names
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