Nikkei 225 closes up +1.91% at 18,554.28

RPD's billings growth is weak, AMRX's sales growth slows, NSIT's sales are flat. Low returns signal caution.

Brent crude hits $115 on Iran threats, but stocks rebound as S&P 500 valuation dips 17%.

PRKS ($29.56) faces low demand & eroding returns. BV ($11.50) sees revenue decline. BRKR ($33.80) lacks growth.

MSFT offers AI exposure with a 22 P/E, 1% dividend, and $119B profit, a safer bet than high-valuation AI peers.

Gas prices hit $3.99/gal, up $1 in a month. Diesel at $5.41/gal, up 44%. Crude futures surge on Strait of Hormuz disruption.

NWPX boasts 13% revenue growth & 31.4% EPS growth at 18.6x P/E. SKY shows 15.4% revenue growth & 29.4% EPS growth at 20.7x P/E.

Oil prices surge $43 on Mideast tensions; retail traders up 1650% risk wipeout.