Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions
Hims & Hers Health shares rose to $26.65 Thursday after the FDA said it would reconsider
NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push
NuScale Power shares jumped to $13.23 before falling back to $11.52 Thursday after the White House ordered NASA to start a space-reactor program and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said initial U.S. reactors
IonQ Stock Extends Rally After DARPA Win and Quantum Networking Breakthrough
IonQ shares climbed 2.8% to $44.46 by midday Thursday after announcing a DARPA contract under the new HARQ program and linking two commercial quantum systems with photons. The company reported 2025 revenue of $130 million and projected up to $245 million for 2026. Peers Rigetti and D-Wave Quantum also gained after Nvidia launched new AI models for quantum calibration and error correction.
NVIDIA Corporation Deepens Robotics Push With Cadence as AI Chip Demand Holds Up
Nvidia and Cadence Design Systems announced a partnership Wednesday to combine Cadence's physics engines with Nvidia AI models for training robots in virtual environments. Nvidia shares traded at $198.95 Thursday, holding a $4.53 trillion market value, while Cadence gained 1.1%. The collaboration was unveiled at a Cadence event in Santa Clara.
Boeing Targets 26 Satellite Deliveries in 2026 With New Resolute Platform
Boeing and Millennium Space Systems unveiled the Resolute mid-class satellite platform and announced plans to deliver 26 satellites in 2026. The move follows pressure from military buyers to accelerate production and comes as Amazon agreed to buy Globalstar for $11.57 billion to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Boeing shares fell about 2.5% in midday New York trading.
AMD Stock, Intel Stock Jump as Bernstein Raises Price Targets on AI Server Demand, Meta Deal
Bernstein raised price targets for AMD and Intel on Thursday, citing stronger demand for server chips in AI data centers. AMD shares rose 5.8% to $273.19 and Intel gained 4.1% to $67.57, both above the new targets. Bernstein now expects AMD’s EPYC server-chip sales to grow 50% in 2026, and Intel’s Xeon sales to rise 36%. Meta’s $60 billion deal with AMD and extended chip supply agreements are driving demand.
Rocket Lab Stock Jumps as Mynaric Deal, Gauss Thruster Fuel Fresh Bullish Calls
Rocket Lab shares rose 9% Thursday after launching a new electric satellite thruster and closing its $155.3 million acquisition of Mynaric. Shares traded at $80.39 by 11:30 a.m. EDT. The company reported $602 million in 2025 revenue and a $1.85 billion backlog. Rocket Lab delayed its Neutron rocket to late 2026 after a tank test failure.
Microsoft vs Oracle Stock: Why MSFT and ORCL Are Getting a Second Look in 2026
Microsoft rose $6.46 to $417.68 and Oracle gained $7.04 to $176.85 by late morning Thursday in New York, as investors responded to strong AI demand and Oracle’s new data center power deals. Oracle said its future contracted revenue jumped 325% to $553 billion. Microsoft is set to report fiscal third-quarter results April 29 after spending over $200 billion on AI since 2024.
Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei Hits Record Close Above 59,000 as Peace Hopes Fuel Tech Rally
The Nikkei 225 closed at a record 59,518.34 on Thursday, up 2.38%, as technology shares led gains and the Topix rose 1.17%. The rally followed a drop in oil prices and a strong Nasdaq close, with chip stocks boosted by TSMC’s raised outlook. Trading value hit 7.05 trillion yen. The yen remained weak near 160 per dollar, keeping currency intervention concerns in focus.
Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index jumped 1.72% to 26,394.26 on Thursday after China’s first-quarter GDP beat forecasts. Tech and battery stocks led gains, with Alibaba up 5.6% and CATL up 9%. Sigenergy surged 103% on debut, raising HK$4.4 billion. Average daily turnover in Hong Kong rose 14% in the first quarter, while IPO fundraising soared 488% year-on-year.
India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns
India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.14% and Sensex dropped 0.16% Thursday, reversing early gains as optimism over U.S.-Iran talks faded and Brent crude rose to $96.58 a barrel. Foreign investors have pulled $38 billion from Indian equities since 2025. The rupee held near 93.30 per dollar, with offshore dollar/rupee hedges easing after RBI action. HDB Financial Services shares surged on a 41.4% profit jump.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides
Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,579 on Thursday morning, led by gains in miners and financials as hopes for US-Iran talks steadied markets. UK GDP grew 0.5% in February, beating forecasts. Morgan Sindall surged after raising its profit outlook, while easyJet fell on weak bookings and higher fuel costs. Tesco gained despite warning the Iran conflict had clouded its outlook.
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps
Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.27% to 5,007.83 on Thursday, weighed by declines in DBS, OCBC, UOB, and Singtel. Olam surged nearly 8% after clearing the last hurdle for its Olam Agri sale. The STI lagged regional peers as Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng both advanced. Singapore’s economy remains sensitive to higher import costs and supply disruptions despite recent GDP growth.
US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 16.04.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 16, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT Stocks Pull Back as Investors Await US-Iran Ceasefire Extension News April 16, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Stock markets declined Friday as investors awaited updates on a potential extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, halting a record-breaking week of gains. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about nearing a deal with Iran, including nuclear disarmament and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. However, Iran has not confirmed any agreement. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of military action if talks fail. Asian markets including
Norse Atlantic Cancels All LAX Summer Flights as Fuel Costs Force Los Angeles Retreat
Norse Atlantic Airways has canceled all planned summer flights from Los Angeles to London Gatwick, Paris, and Rome, citing surging jet fuel costs. The airline launched a $110 million rights issue, secured a $70 million bridge loan, and withdrew its 2026 outlook. Routes disappeared from booking systems on April 14. Norse had been the only scheduled operator on the Gatwick-Los Angeles route.
S&P 500 Hits Record High as Iran Deal Hopes, Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street
The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,022.95 and the Nasdaq at 24,016.02 on Wednesday, erasing losses from the March selloff tied to the Feb. 28 conflict. Bank of America reported $8.6 billion in first-quarter net income, up 17%, while Morgan Stanley posted record revenue. Talks between Washington and Tehran raised hopes for easing oil supply fears, but Brent crude stayed elevated at $94.93 a barrel.
Tesla’s U.S. Solar Bet Faces China Export Threat as Energy Arm Becomes More Profitable Than Cars
China is considering export restrictions on advanced solar-manufacturing equipment to the U.S., potentially affecting Tesla’s plans for new factories, sources told Reuters. Tesla aims to buy $2.9 billion in solar-panel equipment from China and expand U.S. solar production. China produces over 80% of global solar panel components. No final decision has been made, and consultations remain preliminary.
Hims & Hers Stock Surges as FDA Reopens Peptide Rules, Shifting Focus Beyond GLP-1 Drama
Hims & Hers Health shares rose 14% to $24.29 after the FDA said it will review restrictions on several peptides, including BPC-157 and TB-500. The agency set a July advisory meeting and will remove some peptides from its safety-risk list within a week. Hims, which acquired a California peptide facility last year, reported $2.35 billion in 2025 revenue and 2.511 million subscribers.
Microsoft Stock Rebound Gains Steam Ahead of April 29 Earnings as Azure, Copilot Demand Firms Up
Microsoft shares climbed 4.5% Wednesday after Barron's cited a KeyBanc survey showing rising enterprise demand for Azure and Copilot. Nearly half of surveyed IT executives now use Copilot, and 85% plan to boost Azure spending. Microsoft reports fiscal Q3 results April 29. Azure grew 39% last quarter, with guidance for 37–38% growth this period.
Strategy (MSTR) Buys $1 Billion More Bitcoin as STRC Funding Pushes Holdings Near 800,000 BTC
Strategy bought 13,927 bitcoin for about $1 billion last week, funding the purchase entirely with sales of its STRC preferred stock, according to an April 13 filing. The company now holds 780,897 BTC, bought at an average $71,902 each. No common stock was sold during the period. STRC volume rose to 15.7 million shares on April 14, trading near $100 ahead of the April 15 dividend record date.
Oil Prices Hold Near $95 as Brent, WTI Weigh Hormuz Risk Against Fresh U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes (Reuters)
Brent crude settled up 14 cents at $94.93 a barrel and WTI rose 1 cent to $91.29, supported by thin tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude inventories fell by 0.9 million barrels last week. The IEA now forecasts a slight drop in 2026 oil demand, while OPEC cut its second-quarter demand outlook by 500,000 barrels a day.
Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge
European natural gas prices dropped 4.5% Wednesday, with the Dutch TTF contract at 41.4 euros/MWh, after recent highs driven by Gulf supply fears. Brussels warned a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger new spikes. Tanker traffic remains low despite signs of easing tensions with Iran. Italy’s Edison secured seven U.S. LNG cargoes after Qatar canceled shipments, while buyers look to Canada for future supply.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Holds Near One-Month Low, but Spring Buyers Stay on the Sidelines
U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovered near a four-week low Wednesday, with Mortgage News Daily reporting 6.32%, up 0.01 point. Refinance applications jumped 5.1% last week as rates eased, but purchase applications fell 1%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Builder sentiment dropped to a seven-month low. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.278% amid Middle East tensions.
XRP Price Today: Ripple Korea Bond Deal Lifts Token Near $1.39, but Rakuten Delay Caps Gains
XRP traded at $1.38–$1.39 Wednesday after Ripple announced a blockchain bond-settlement pilot with South Korea’s Kyobo Life Insurance. Gains were limited after Japan’s Rakuten Wallet delayed adding XRP and four other tokens. XRP turnover reached $2.5 billion, with market cap near $85 billion. The token remains about 62% below its all-time high.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $74,000 After $76,000 Test as ETF Inflows Snap Back
Bitcoin traded at $74,395 Wednesday afternoon, after briefly topping $76,000 Tuesday. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $411.4 million in inflows Tuesday, reversing Monday’s $291 million outflow. Goldman Sachs filed for a new bitcoin ETF, and corporate purchases resumed, with Strategy buying nearly $1 billion in bitcoin. The FCA launched a consultation on crypto platform rules as geopolitical tensions continued to influence markets.
Silver Price Today Slips Near $79 as New Deficit Warning Keeps Market Tight (Reuters)
Spot silver slipped 0.2% to $79.40 per ounce on Wednesday, holding near Tuesday’s close after a sharp rally. The Silver Institute projects a sixth consecutive global deficit in 2026, with stocks drawn down by 762 million ounces since 2021. Lease rates in London have mostly normalized, but analysts warn of ongoing liquidity risks. Gold fell 0.9%, platinum gained 0.8%, and palladium dropped 1.1%.
Dow Jones Today: Dow Lags as S&P 500 Hits Record High on Iran Talk Hopes, Bank Earnings
The Dow Jones fell 0.4% to 48,346.52 by midday Wednesday, while the S&P 500 hit an intraday record and the Nasdaq gained 1.05%. Bank of America reported $8.6 billion in quarterly profit, beating forecasts, and Morgan Stanley posted record equities trading revenue. Hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks and strong bank earnings lifted broader markets despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Slips After One-Month High as Dollar Firms, Iran Talks Stay in Focus
Spot gold fell 0.9% to $4,798.89 an ounce on Wednesday after hitting a one-month high, reversing Tuesday’s 2% surge as the dollar firmed and U.S. rate cut hopes faded. U.S. gold futures settled 0.5% lower at $4,823.60. Silver and palladium declined, while platinum edged up. Markets now see only a 32% chance of a U.S. rate cut this year.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits Record as Wall Street Bets Earnings Can Outrun War Shock
The S&P 500 hit a new intraday high Wednesday, its first since the U.S.-Iran conflict began, while the Nasdaq rose about 1%. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley advanced after strong earnings. Oil prices remain 40% above late February levels, and U.S. producer prices climbed 4% year-on-year in March, the fastest pace since 2021. The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast on Tuesday.
Super Micro Computer Launches Edge AI Servers as SMCI Faces Margin and Compliance Test
Super Micro Computer launched compact edge AI systems using AMD EPYC 4005 chips on Monday, targeting retailers, factories, clinics, and branch offices. Shares rose about 1% Wednesday morning. The rollout follows a quarter where revenue more than doubled to $12.68 billion but gross margin dropped to 6.3%. One customer made up 62.6% of net sales in the December quarter.
Oklo Stock Jumps After Board Shake-Up as AI Nuclear Bet Heads Toward July Test
Oklo shares rose 11% Wednesday after the company expanded its board to 11 members and made several management changes. The moves come as Oklo pursues major nuclear projects, including a Meta-backed 1.2 GW deal in Ohio and a Department of Energy reactor deadline in Texas. Recent SEC filings showed insider stock sales, some pre-arranged and others for tax withholding. No U.S. advanced reactor developer has begun commercial power production.
IREN Stock Rebounds as Microsoft AI Deal Fuels Bull Calls, but $6 Billion Share Sale Risk Lingers
IREN shares traded at $47.43 on Wednesday, valuing the company at $10.7 billion after a rebound from March lows. Quarterly revenue fell to $184.7 million as bitcoin mining dropped, but AI cloud services revenue more than doubled to $17.3 million. IREN secured $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract and reported $2.8 billion in cash at Jan. 31.
Oracle Stock Jumps Again After Bloom Energy Deal and AI Push—but Risks Still Linger
Oracle shares jumped 5.3% to $171.68 Wednesday morning, extending a rally after the company unveiled new AI features and expanded its fuel-cell partnership with Bloom Energy. Oracle agreed to procure up to 2.8 gigawatts of Bloom’s fuel-cell systems for data centers, with 1.2 GW already contracted. The stock had climbed 12.7% Monday and 4.7% Tuesday.
Allbirds Stock Soars as Shoe Brand Bets $50 Million on AI Compute Pivot
Allbirds secured up to $50 million in senior secured convertible notes and will pivot to AI compute infrastructure after selling its footwear business to American Exchange Group for $39 million. Shares jumped to $10.10, up $7.61, after the announcement. The company plans to rename itself NewBird AI and use the funds to buy GPUs for a rental business. A May 18 shareholder vote will decide on the asset sale and charter changes.
Broadcom Jumps on Meta AI Chip Deal as Marvell Gets New Bull Call
Broadcom shares rose 3.9% after Meta extended its chip partnership through 2029, with the first rollout phase exceeding 1 gigawatt of compute. Marvell gained 1.5% as Oppenheimer raised its price target to $170, citing strong data-center networking growth. Wall Street opened higher, with the S&P 500 near record levels amid easing inflation signals.
U.S. Mortgage Applications Rise as Rates Hit One-Month Low, but Buyers Stay Cautious
U.S. mortgage applications rose 1.8% last week as the average 30-year rate fell to 6.42%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance applications climbed 5%, while purchase applications slipped 1%. Existing-home sales dropped 3.6% in March, and the median price increased 1.4% to $408,800. The Fed held rates steady in March and meets again April 28-29.