Today: 30 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Silan Microelectronics stock slides in Shanghai as chip trade turns choppy — what investors watch next

Silan Microelectronics stock slides in Shanghai as chip trade turns choppy — what investors watch next

Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics’ A shares fell 2.8% to 30.78 yuan in Shanghai Monday morning, wiping out last week’s chip sector gains. The CSI semiconductor materials and equipment index dropped 4.6% by 9:55 a.m., while some sector ETFs saw net inflows. Hong Kong chip stocks, including SMIC and Hua Hong, also declined early in the session. Investors await Silan’s results update as sector rotation pressures growth stocks.
26 January 2026
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Dosilicon stock price jumps nearly 8% in Shanghai after 2025 revenue outlook, GPU bet watched

Dosilicon stock price jumps nearly 8% in Shanghai after 2025 revenue outlook, GPU bet watched

Dosilicon shares jumped nearly 8% in Shanghai Monday after the company forecast 44% revenue growth for 2025 but warned of a continued net loss. The stock hit 129.88 yuan by 10:24 a.m. Traders focused on rising memory-chip prices and Dosilicon’s upcoming annual report, due April 23. The company cited higher demand for storage chips but reported ongoing losses from investments and R&D.
26 January 2026
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Novatek Microelectronics stock rises in Taipei trade as Taiwan tests 32,000 ahead of Feb. 6 results

Novatek Microelectronics stock rises in Taipei trade as Taiwan tests 32,000 ahead of Feb. 6 results

Novatek Microelectronics shares rose 1.15% to T$397.5 in early Taipei trading, extending gains as Taiwan’s benchmark index topped 32,000 on strong tech performance. Investors are watching for Novatek’s 2025 earnings and January sales, both due Feb. 6. The stock traded between T$388.5 and T$403.5. U.S. tech earnings this week are also in focus.
26 January 2026
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Powerchip Semiconductor stock jumps in Taipei as Micron fab deal and GDR plan keep PSMC in focus

Powerchip Semiconductor stock jumps in Taipei as Micron fab deal and GDR plan keep PSMC in focus

Powerchip Semiconductor shares rose 2.9% to T$60.2 in Taipei after news of its planned US$1.8 billion Tongluo plant sale to Micron. The board approved a GDR offering of up to 420 million shares, with a shareholder vote set for April 10. Micron aims to close the deal by Q2 2026 and expand the site for DRAM output by late 2027. Investors remain cautious amid dilution risk and pending regulatory review.
26 January 2026
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Qorvo stock drifts into earnings week: what to watch for QRVO before Tuesday’s report

Qorvo stock drifts into earnings week: what to watch for QRVO before Tuesday’s report

Qorvo shares fell 0.8% to $80.91 Friday ahead of its fiscal third-quarter earnings report, due after Tuesday’s close. Investors are watching for updates on handset demand, margins, and the pending Skyworks merger. About 1.5 million shares traded as the stock ranged from $80.12 to $82.10. Apple’s results Thursday could also influence sentiment on Qorvo and other suppliers.
26 January 2026
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Vanguard International Semiconductor stock slips in Taipei as Feb. 3 briefing looms

Vanguard International Semiconductor stock slips in Taipei as Feb. 3 briefing looms

Vanguard International Semiconductor shares fell 2.4% to T$143.0 early Monday, despite gains in other Taiwan chip stocks. The drop follows a 48% rally since late December. Investors are focused on the company’s Feb. 3 investor conference for signals on demand and chip fab utilisation. Foreign funds continued buying last week, while local funds turned net sellers.
26 January 2026
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Gold Price Breaks $5,000 as Silver Holds Above $100: What’s Fueling the Precious-Metal Surge

Gold Price Breaks $5,000 as Silver Holds Above $100: What’s Fueling the Precious-Metal Surge

Gold broke above $5,000 an ounce for the first time on Monday, with spot prices rising 0.85% to $5,024.95 and U.S. futures at $5,024.60. Silver reached $104.72 an ounce, while platinum held at $2,767 and palladium at $2,013.50. The surge followed market turmoil tied to tensions involving Greenland and Iran. Analysts warned of possible sharp sell-offs after the rapid gains.
26 January 2026
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Shanghai Biren Technology Class H (6082.HK) share price: what to watch before Hong Kong opens

Shanghai Biren Technology Class H (6082.HK) share price: what to watch before Hong Kong opens

Shanghai Biren Technology’s H shares fell 2.98% to HK$35.80 in Hong Kong’s last session, ahead of Monday’s open. The drop comes as traders await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision and a wave of U.S. tech earnings. Biren’s stock has been volatile since its January IPO, which raised HK$5.58 billion. Investors are watching whether demand for new China AI-chip listings will hold.
26 January 2026
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Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics (002049) stock price in focus after 3.4% jump — what matters before China’s open

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics (002049) stock price in focus after 3.4% jump — what matters before China’s open

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics’ A-shares closed Friday up 3.41% at 87.92 yuan in Shenzhen, amid volatility and ongoing uncertainty over its planned acquisition of Ruineng Semiconductor. The deal still awaits regulatory approval, shareholder vote, and target company restructuring. Trading resumed Jan. 15 after a brief suspension. Investors are watching for updates on the deal and broader chip sector moves.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Asia-Pacific Markets Expected to Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices and Fed Rate Decision
    April 29, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific markets are set for a weaker open following losses on Wall Street and a surge in oil prices. Oil prices jumped around 6-7% after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions tied to Tehran's nuclear program. Brent crude settled at $118.03 per barrel, while WTI hit $106.88. Japanese, Hong Kong, and Australian futures all point to declines as investors weigh geopolitical risks alongside the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady. The U.S. Dow Jones fell 0.57%, marking a fifth consecutive losing session, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed marginal movements. The evolving Iran situation and Fed stance remain key market drivers.

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Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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