Today: 24 April 2026
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Khadija Saeed

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

Super Micro Computer stock rebounds 5%, but Wall Street warns the SMCI bounce may not last

Super Micro Computer stock rebounds 5%, but Wall Street warns the SMCI bounce may not last

Super Micro Computer shares rose 5.1% to $21.58 Monday after a Wall Street downgrade and new details in a China export-control case. U.S. prosecutors allege three people tied to the company helped route $2.5 billion in AI tech to China, though Super Micro was not charged. The company put two employees on leave and accepted a board resignation. Analysts warn of reputational risks and possible lost orders to rivals like Dell.
24 March 2026
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Investors Chase Anduril Shares at 40% Premium Ahead of Reported $60 Billion Round

Investors Chase Anduril Shares at 40% Premium Ahead of Reported $60 Billion Round

Investors are bidding up to 40% above Anduril’s expected new fundraising price in secondary markets, seeking shares ahead of a round that could value the defense-tech firm at $60 billion, according to Business Insider. Buy interest accounted for 97% of volume, with sellers at just 3%. Anduril recently won a U.S. Army contract worth up to $20 billion and plans to build its FURY drone in Ohio. The company declined to comment.
24 March 2026
Wall Street Rebounds on Trump’s Iran Talk Claims, but Futures Surge Before His Post Raises New Questions

Wall Street Rebounds on Trump’s Iran Talk Claims, but Futures Surge Before His Post Raises New Questions

Stock-index futures fell 0.4% Tuesday after Iran denied President Trump’s claim of talks, reversing Monday’s rally that saw the Dow jump 631 points and oil prices plunge. Brent crude rebounded above $101 as traders reassessed risks from ongoing conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched new missile attacks on Israel, and analysts warned Brent could reach $150 if shipping remains blocked.
24 March 2026
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Trump’s Iran Talks Post Sparks Wall Street Rally as $580 Million Oil Bets Raise Fresh Questions

Trump’s Iran Talks Post Sparks Wall Street Rally as $580 Million Oil Bets Raise Fresh Questions

Unusual trades in oil and stock-index futures occurred minutes before President Trump announced “productive” talks with Iran, triggering a brief market rally. About $580 million in oil futures changed hands just before Trump’s post, according to the Financial Times. Oil prices and stocks surged, but gains faded as Iran denied talks. The White House denied any insider trading by officials.
24 March 2026
Molecure Starts Share Sale, KRUK Buys €278 Million Italian Debt as Korab Flags 2020 Mining Objection

Molecure Starts Share Sale, KRUK Buys €278 Million Italian Debt as Korab Flags 2020 Mining Objection

Molecure launched an accelerated bookbuild to sell up to 4.12 million new Series K shares and 2 million existing shares, with MS Galleon maintaining its 24.46% stake. KRUK’s Milan unit agreed to buy up to €278 million in Italian unsecured retail receivables. Korab Resources highlighted an ongoing mining-licence objection in Western Australia dating to December 2020.
24 March 2026
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Silver Price Today Slips Toward $66 as Rate Fears Outweigh Safe-Haven Demand

Silver Price Today Slips Toward $66 as Rate Fears Outweigh Safe-Haven Demand

Spot silver fell 3.4% to $66.80 an ounce Tuesday, erasing Monday’s rebound as traders bet energy shocks will keep interest rates high. The metal is down nearly 18% from a month earlier, with selling spreading across gold, platinum, and palladium. Oil neared $100 a barrel and Treasury yields rose after relief from delayed U.S. strikes on Iran faded. Silver broke below its 100-day moving average last week for the first time since April 2025.
24 March 2026
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Oil Prices Jump Back Above $100 After Iran Rejects Trump Talks Claim

Oil Prices Jump Back Above $100 After Iran Rejects Trump Talks Claim

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel Tuesday after Iran denied talks with the U.S. and missile attacks resumed on Israel. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed due to war, causing the biggest oil-supply disruption on record, according to the IEA. Brent gained $1.25 to $101.19 by 0858 GMT; WTI climbed $2.15 to $90.28. Traders and banks warned prices could surge further if the strait stays shut.
24 March 2026
Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Report Spurs Emergency Response — Why VLO Is Suddenly in Focus

Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Report Spurs Emergency Response — Why VLO Is Suddenly in Focus

An explosion was reported Monday evening at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery, with black smoke and flames seen rising from the site. The Port Arthur Fire Department confirmed an incident but did not specify the cause or report injuries. The refinery processes 435,000 barrels per day and employs about 770 people. Valero shares closed down 1.03% at $237.39 after the news.
24 March 2026
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Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Today: Why LLOY Rose 2% as Oil Slumped

Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Today: Why LLOY Rose 2% as Oil Slumped

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed up 2.09% at 92.68 pence on Monday, outperforming a falling FTSE 100, after oil prices plunged and UK bond yields retreated following U.S. President Trump’s decision to delay strikes on Iranian power plants. Other UK banks also gained, while analysts warned market optimism could be fragile amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
24 March 2026
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Amazon stock price jumps as Wall Street rethinks $200 billion AI bet

Amazon stock price jumps as Wall Street rethinks $200 billion AI bet

Amazon shares rose 2.3% to $210.14 on Monday, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq after a bullish analyst note and a Wall Street rebound. The gain follows an 11% drop this year amid scrutiny of Amazon’s $200 billion AI-driven capex plan. AWS revenue rose 24% last quarter to $35.6 billion, but rivals grew faster. Amazon raised $54 billion in bonds this month to fund expansion.
24 March 2026
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IREN Stock Jumps as Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70,000, but $6 Billion Share-Sale Overhang Lingers

IREN Stock Jumps as Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70,000, but $6 Billion Share-Sale Overhang Lingers

IREN Ltd shares rose 2.1% to $42.16 Monday as bitcoin climbed above $70,000, lifting crypto-linked stocks. The company is expanding its AI cloud business with a major Nvidia chip purchase and may sell up to $6 billion more in stock. Quarterly revenue fell, but AI services revenue increased. Monday’s gain left IREN shares below their March 4 close.
24 March 2026
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BP Stock Price Falls 4% as Oil Drops Below $100, Blunting Refinery-Sale Bounce

BP Stock Price Falls 4% as Oil Drops Below $100, Blunting Refinery-Sale Bounce

BP shares fell 4.2% to 538.6 pence in London on Monday after Brent crude dropped 10.9% to $99.94 a barrel, following President Trump’s decision to delay strikes on Iranian power plants. Shell also lost 4.2%. BP faces a labor dispute at its Whiting refinery in Indiana, where nearly 800 workers were locked out, but the company says production remains unaffected.
24 March 2026
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Denison Mines Stock Price Today: DNN Gains as Phoenix Uranium Mine Build Nears

Denison Mines Stock Price Today: DNN Gains as Phoenix Uranium Mine Build Nears

Denison Mines shares rose 3% to $3.43 Monday as the company moves from permitting to construction at its Phoenix ISR uranium project in Saskatchewan. The Phoenix mine, cleared by regulators in February, is the first large-scale Canadian uranium mine approved for construction in over 20 years. Denison reaffirmed a C$600 million capital budget and a mid-2028 production target. A judicial review challenges the project's environmental approval.
24 March 2026
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Transocean Stock Price Today: What Is Driving RIG?

Transocean Stock Price Today: What Is Driving RIG?

Transocean shares rose to $6.46 Monday, outpacing peers as investors watched its planned $5.8 billion all-stock acquisition of Valaris. The company filed for authority to issue up to 240.8 million new shares and reported over 90% fleet commitment entering 2026. The merger would create a 73-rig fleet with nearly $11 billion in backlog if approved. Oil markets remained volatile after U.S.-Iran tensions eased.
24 March 2026
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B2Gold Corp Stock Price Rebounds Despite Gold Slide, but 2026 Cost Risks Loom

B2Gold Corp Stock Price Rebounds Despite Gold Slide, but 2026 Cost Risks Loom

B2Gold Corp shares rose nearly 4% to $4.08 on Monday, rebounding after last week’s selloff. The miner expects 2026 output to fall to as low as 820,000 ounces and costs to rise, while gold prices remain well below its planning assumptions. Founder Clive Johnson will retire in June, with CFO Mike Cinnamond set to take over as CEO. Mali, B2Gold’s top producing country, has tightened mining rules and created a new state-owned mining company.
24 March 2026
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MARA Holdings Stock Climbs as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000

MARA Holdings Stock Climbs as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000

MARA Holdings shares rose about 5% to $8.91 in late trading Monday as bitcoin topped $70,000 and President Trump delayed planned strikes on Iranian power plants. The move tracked sector gains, with no new company news since February. MARA reported 53,822 bitcoin held at 2025 year-end and a $1.31 billion net loss on $907.1 million revenue. The company will present at Citadel Crypto Day on March 25.
23 March 2026
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Nokia Stock Price Today: Shares Bounce, but AI Bet Still Needs Proof

Nokia Stock Price Today: Shares Bounce, but AI Bet Still Needs Proof

Nokia’s U.S. shares rose about 1% to $8.06 on Monday as Wall Street rebounded and oil prices dipped after Washington paused planned strikes on Iranian power plants. The stock had fallen nearly 4% Friday and remains below its March 16 high. Nokia recently launched new fiber-networking products and expanded AI partnerships with TIM Brasil and Deutsche Telekom. The company’s annual meeting is set for April 9, with Q1 results due April 23.
23 March 2026
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NIO Stock Jumps to $5.82 as Wall Street Rally Lifts China EV Shares

NIO Stock Jumps to $5.82 as Wall Street Rally Lifts China EV Shares

NIO Inc. shares rose 38 cents to $5.82 in late U.S. trading Monday as Wall Street rebounded after President Trump delayed strikes on Iranian power plants. Nearly 48.9 million NIO shares traded hands. The Chinese EV maker reported its first quarterly net profit this month but warned a chip shortage could disrupt production. February deliveries rose 57.6% year-on-year to 20,797 vehicles.
23 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • X-energy Prices $1.02 Billion IPO Ahead of Nasdaq Debut
    April 23, 2026, 11:47 PM EDT. X-energy priced its upsized initial public offering (IPO) at $23 per share, raising approximately $1.02 billion before underwriting discounts. The company offered 44.25 million Class A shares and granted underwriters a 30-day option to buy an additional 6.64 million shares. Trading is expected to begin on April 24, 2026, on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker XE. X-energy develops small modular nuclear reactors and proprietary fuel, tapping into growing investor interest in advanced nuclear technology fueled by rising electricity demand and energy security concerns. The fresh capital supports its transition from design to deployment amid regulatory challenges. JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, and Moelis serve as lead managers.

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Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

24 April 2026
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

24 April 2026
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

24 April 2026
MaxLinear forecast second-quarter revenue of $160 million to $170 million, well above Wall Street’s estimate of $137.1 million. First-quarter revenue rose 43% to $137.2 million, driven by demand for optical products in AI data centers. Shares surged over 23% to $42.47 in after-hours trading. Infrastructure revenue jumped 136% from a year earlier, becoming the company’s largest segment.
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