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
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
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.
Bank of America (BAC) Q1 Earnings Beat as Profit Jumps 17% on Record Equities Trading
Bank of America reported a 17% rise in first-quarter profit to $8.6 billion, or $1.11 per share, beating analyst estimates. Revenue rose 7% to $30.3 billion, with record equities trading and higher investment-banking fees driving gains. Net interest income climbed 9% to $15.7 billion. Consumer credit and debit card spending increased 7% to $245 billion.
Morgan Stanley Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates as Traders and Wealth Unit Drive Record Revenue
Morgan Stanley posted record first-quarter revenue of $20.6 billion and profit of $3.43 a share, beating estimates. Net income rose to $5.57 billion, driven by strong equities trading and dealmaking. Wealth management revenue hit $8.52 billion, also a record. Shares rose 1.2% premarket.
D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia Ising Launch and CEO Pitch Put QBTS Back in Focus
D-Wave Quantum shares rose about 8% in premarket trading Wednesday after a 15.8% jump Tuesday, following Nvidia’s release of open-source quantum AI models. CEO Alan Baratz promoted D-Wave as a commercial quantum player at Washington events, while a new bearish note warned the stock trades ahead of fundamentals. IonQ and Rigetti also surged Tuesday. D-Wave reported 2025 revenue of $24.6 million and recent bookings over $32.8 million.
Intel Corporation Hit by Fresh $3 Billion Patent Threat as Earnings Loom
A U.S. appeals court revived VLSI Technology’s patent case against Intel, overturning a 2024 ruling and sending the dispute back to a jury. Intel shares fell 2.1% to $63.81 but remain up 44% in April. The company faces a $10.32 billion loss in its foundry unit for 2025 and recently completed a $14.2 billion buyout of its Fab 34 stake. Intel reports first-quarter results April 23.
Uber’s $10 Billion Robotaxi Bet Marks Sharp Shift as Self-Driving Race Heats Up
Uber has committed over $10 billion to robotaxis, with more than $7.5 billion for fleets and $2.5 billion for equity stakes in autonomous driving partners, according to the Financial Times. The company plans to launch robotaxi services in at least 28 cities by 2028 and has signed deals with Baidu, Rivian, and Lucid. Uber did not immediately comment on the reported figures.
American Airlines Brings Electronic Boarding Gates to DFW This Summer in First Big U.S. Hub Rollout
American Airlines will introduce electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport this summer, starting with the new Terminal C pier and expanding to Terminal A later in the year. The system, Dormakaba’s Argus Air XS, will automate boarding pass checks and meter passengers onto aircraft. DFW is American’s largest hub and the first major U.S. airport to deploy the technology at scale. The rollout follows a pilot last November.
Snap Stock Jumps as Outlook Improves and 1,000 Job Cuts Back AI, Specs Push
Snap expects $1.529 billion in Q1 revenue and $233 million in adjusted EBITDA, ahead of its May 6 earnings call. The company will cut about 1,000 jobs, or 16% of staff, and close over 300 open roles, aiming to lower annualized costs by $500 million by late 2026. Shares rose 8.74% Tuesday and gained over 5% premarket Wednesday. Snap also signed a multi-year deal with Qualcomm for AR glasses using Snapdragon XR chips.
US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.9% in March, with gasoline surging 21.2%, the largest monthly jump since 1967, according to the Labor Department. The spike complicates prospects for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with officials warning policy easing could be delayed into 2027 if inflation persists. The Fed meets April 28-29; its preferred PCE inflation gauge is due April 30. Wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in March, below forecasts.
SpaceX IPO: Why Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Raises the Stakes for a $1.75 Trillion Debut
Amazon’s $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar intensifies scrutiny of SpaceX’s planned IPO, as the company seeks a valuation up to $1.75 trillion. SpaceX aims to start its IPO roadshow the week of June 8, with CFO Bret Johnsen telling bankers that retail investors could get up to 30% of shares. Starlink now accounts for over half of SpaceX revenue and serves more than 9 million users. SpaceX reportedly posted a $5 billion loss on $18.5 billion in 2025 revenue.
US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 15.04.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 15, 2026, 2:56 PM EDT ExxonMobil and Partners to Start Deepwater Drilling Offshore Greece in 2027 April 15, 2026, 2:54 PM EDT. ExxonMobil (XOM), Energean, and Helleniq Energy will begin deepwater exploratory drilling offshore western Greece in February 2027, using Stena Drilling's advanced vessel capable of drilling up to 35,000 feet. This move targets previously hard-to-reach oil and gas reserves, aiming to reduce Greece's heavy reliance on energy imports. The project follows a prior exploration agreement in Block 2 of the Ionian Sea. XOM currently holds a Zacks Rank #2
American Airlines Stock Jumps After United CEO Floats White House Merger Pitch
American Airlines shares rose about 8% Tuesday after Reuters reported United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discussed a possible merger with American in February during a meeting with President Trump. The combined airline would control about 40% of U.S. domestic flying capacity, raising antitrust concerns. No formal talks have been confirmed. Both airlines declined to comment.
Broadcom Stock Gets Fresh Meta AI Lift as Duolingo Stock Falls on Growth Fears
Broadcom shares rose after Meta announced a multi-year AI chip partnership, committing to over 1 gigawatt of custom silicon through 2029. Duolingo fell 2.2% as investors reacted to slower growth and weaker earnings forecasts. The Nasdaq gained 2% Tuesday. Broadcom also recently secured chip deals with Google and Anthropic.
S&P 500 Nears Record as Iran Talk Hopes Sink Oil, Lift Dow and Nasdaq in Earnings Rush
U.S. stocks surged Tuesday, with the S&P 500 nearing its January record as oil prices fell and hopes rose for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. The Nasdaq gained about 2%, marking its longest winning streak since 2021, while the Dow climbed nearly 318 points. Producer prices rose less than expected in March. BlackRock and Citigroup reported strong quarterly results.
LiveScore Revenue Tops £200 Million, but UK Gambling Tax Shock Threatens Profit Push
LiveScore Group’s turnover rose 15.3% to £206.3 million for the year ended March 2025, with operating loss nearly halved to £26.7 million, according to UK filings. The results come days after Britain raised Remote Gaming Duty to 40%, a move expected to add £20–25 million to LiveScore’s UK tax bill. UK revenue climbed 26% to £175.6 million. Virgin Bet launched in South Africa on March 30.
Intel Faces Fresh $3 Billion Patent Risk as Appeals Court Revives VLSI Fight Before Earnings
A U.S. appeals court revived VLSI Technology’s patent lawsuit against Intel, sending the case back to a jury after a California judge had dismissed it. Intel shares fell 2.1% to $63.81 following the decision. VLSI previously won jury awards of $2.2 billion and $949 million in related Texas cases. Intel did not immediately comment.
Nvidia Kills PC Maker Acquisition Rumor, Sending Dell and HP Stocks Back Down
Nvidia denied reports it is in talks to acquire any PC maker, calling a media claim “false.” The rumor had sent Dell and HP shares higher Monday before both fell Tuesday, while Nvidia stock rose $7.14 to $196.51. Bloomberg said the original report described talks going back over a year. Nvidia is expanding into CPUs and AI inference, increasing competition with Intel and AMD.
Dollar, VIX Sink as U.S.-Iran Talks Spur Risk Rally and Push Tariff Bets Aside
The dollar index fell to 98.08, its weakest since March, as renewed U.S.-Iran talks eased demand for havens and pushed the VIX near pre-war levels. Brent crude dropped 4.37% to $95.02 a barrel, while the S&P 500 rose 1.11%. The euro and yen strengthened against the dollar. U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in March, with gasoline up 15.7%.
Painted Tree Boutiques Suddenly Shuts Down Nationwide, Vendors Told to Pull Inventory
Painted Tree Boutiques closed all U.S. locations Tuesday, instructing vendors to remove inventory immediately. The chain, based in Arkansas, operated more than 60 stores renting booth space to small merchants. Vendors reported receiving little or no advance notice. The company gave no public explanation for the shutdown.
Robinhood Stock Surges After Bernstein’s $130 Call, but Truist Flags Revenue Pressure
Robinhood shares rose about 10% Tuesday after Bernstein reaffirmed an Outperform rating and $130 price target, despite Truist cutting its target to $100. The stock traded at $78.75. Bernstein’s revenue and earnings forecasts for 2026 are well above consensus, driven by bullish crypto and prediction market estimates. Robinhood’s event-contract business faces legal uncertainty, with a key court hearing set for April 16.
Oil Prices Slide on Iran Talk Hopes, but Brent and WTI Still Face a Supply Shock
Brent crude fell to $95.02 a barrel and U.S. WTI to $92.60 on Tuesday as traders eyed possible U.S.-Iran talks. Prices had topped $100 a day earlier. The International Energy Agency said global supply plunged by a record 10.1 million barrels per day in March, while banks warned volatility could persist even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.31%, but Homebuyers Still Face a Tough Spring
U.S. mortgage rates fell Tuesday, with Mortgage News Daily’s 30-year fixed at 6.31%, down 0.08 percentage point from Monday. Existing-home sales dropped 3.6% in March to a nine-month low. The 10-year Treasury yield edged down after March producer prices rose less than forecast. Refinance applications fell 2.8% last week, while purchase applications remain below last year’s levels.
Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides, Europe’s TTF Tumbles as Mild Weather Cuts Demand
U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell to $2.61 per mmBtu Tuesday, while Europe’s Dutch TTF contract dropped 7.55% to 42.91 euros per megawatt hour as mild weather cut demand. U.S. spot prices at the Waha hub in Texas stayed below zero for a record 47th day. U.S. gas storage stood 3% above the five-year average after a weekly build. China’s March gas imports dropped 10.7% to 8.18 million tons, the lowest since October 2022.
XRP price today: fresh inflows and XRP Ledger privacy upgrade put stalled trade back in focus
XRP traded near $1.37 Tuesday, up about 2%-3% in 24 hours, after $19.3 million in new investment last week, according to CoinShares. The XRP Ledger added zero-knowledge proof support, allowing private transactions for institutions. XRP’s market value stood at $84 billion, still over 60% below its peak. Nearly 89.8 million XRP moved to a Coinbase-linked address Monday, raising questions about supply.
Silver Price Today Jumps Above $79 as Dollar Slides, Iran Talk Hopes Lift Metals
Spot silver surged 5.2% to $79.48 an ounce Tuesday as the dollar weakened and oil prices fell amid hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. The U.S. Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March, less than expected, easing some inflation concerns. Gold rose 2% to $4,831.78, while platinum and palladium also gained. Traders see about a one-in-three chance of a Fed rate cut this year.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Jumps Back Above $75,000 as ETF Flows Return, Oil Eases
Bitcoin surged above $75,000 Tuesday, reaching a one-month high as easing oil prices and renewed risk appetite lifted markets. The token rose 4.3% to $75,445 by 10:02 a.m. ET, erasing weekend losses. Crypto funds saw $871 million in bitcoin inflows last week, and Morgan Stanley launched a new bitcoin trust. Ether held above $2,300, while crypto-linked stocks gained.
Dow Jones Index Today: Dow rises about 300 points as oil falls and Iran talk hopes steady Wall Street
The Dow Jones rose about 290 points midday Tuesday as oil prices dropped sharply and reports signaled possible renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Brent crude fell 4.37% to $95.02 a barrel, U.S. crude dropped 6.54% to $92.60. The S&P 500 gained 0.88%, Nasdaq advanced 1.41%. March wholesale inflation rose 0.5%, below forecasts.
US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump as Iran Talk Hopes and Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street
The Dow rose 290 points, the S&P 500 gained 0.88%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.41% by late morning Tuesday. March producer prices increased 0.5%, below forecasts, while BlackRock and Citigroup posted strong earnings. Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel. The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%.
Gold Price Today Jumps Above $4,800 as Dollar Slides and Iran Talk Hopes Cool Oil
Spot gold rose 1.5% to $4,808.69 an ounce Tuesday as the dollar weakened and oil prices slipped on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. U.S. gold futures gained 1.4%. The dollar index hit its lowest since March 2. Softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and falling oil eased pressure on bullion after a recent slump.
Google Home Gemini Voice Assistant Gets Faster, Smarter as Rollout Reaches 16 More Countries
Google released new Gemini for Home upgrades Monday, improving playlist selection, end-of-speech detection, and adding parental controls via the Google Home app. The update follows Gemini’s early-access expansion to 16 more countries and seven languages on April 7. Google says latency on common commands is down up to 40%. Gemini now better matches playlists and responds more accurately to commands.
AST SpaceMobile Stock Slides as BlueBird 7 Launch Delay, Amazon-Globalstar Deal Test Bull Case
AST SpaceMobile shares dropped 10.5% to $88.53 midday Tuesday after another delay in the BlueBird 7 satellite launch. The launch, now listed for April 17, is key for AST’s direct-to-device service plans. The selloff followed Amazon’s $11.57 billion deal to buy Globalstar, intensifying competition in satellite-to-phone services. AST reported $70.9 million in 2025 revenue and over $1.2 billion in contracted commitments.