Today: 23 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.

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps as Mynaric Deal, Gauss Thruster Fuel Fresh Bullish Calls

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.
16 April 2026
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Microsoft vs Oracle Stock: Why MSFT and ORCL Are Getting a Second Look in 2026

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.
16 April 2026
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Norse Atlantic Cancels All LAX Summer Flights as Fuel Costs Force Los Angeles Retreat

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.
16 April 2026
S&P 500 Hits Record High as Iran Deal Hopes, Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street

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.
16 April 2026
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Tesla’s U.S. Solar Bet Faces China Export Threat as Energy Arm Becomes More Profitable Than Cars

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.
16 April 2026
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Hims & Hers Stock Surges as FDA Reopens Peptide Rules, Shifting Focus Beyond GLP-1 Drama

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.
15 April 2026
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Microsoft Stock Rebound Gains Steam Ahead of April 29 Earnings as Azure, Copilot Demand Firms Up

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.
15 April 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) Buys $1 Billion More Bitcoin as STRC Funding Pushes Holdings Near 800,000 BTC

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.
15 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

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.
15 April 2026
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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Holds Near One-Month Low, but Spring Buyers Stay on the Sidelines

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.
15 April 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $74,000 After $76,000 Test as ETF Inflows Snap Back

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.
15 April 2026
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Silver Price Today Slips Near $79 as New Deficit Warning Keeps Market Tight (Reuters)

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%.
15 April 2026
Dow Jones Today: Dow Lags as S&P 500 Hits Record High on Iran Talk Hopes, Bank Earnings

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.
15 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits Record as Wall Street Bets Earnings Can Outrun War Shock

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.
15 April 2026
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Super Micro Computer Launches Edge AI Servers as SMCI Faces Margin and Compliance Test

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.
15 April 2026
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Oklo Stock Jumps After Board Shake-Up as AI Nuclear Bet Heads Toward July Test

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.
15 April 2026
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IREN Stock Rebounds as Microsoft AI Deal Fuels Bull Calls, but $6 Billion Share Sale Risk Lingers

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.
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Stock Market Today

  • Sensex plunges 852 points; Nifty dips below 24,200 with pharma stocks bucking trend
    April 23, 2026, 6:14 AM EDT. The BSE Sensex dropped 852.49 points (1.09%) to close at 77,664 on Thursday, as broad-based selling hit financials, IT, and consumption sectors. The NSE Nifty 50 slipped 205.05 points (0.84%) to 24,173.05, retreating below the 24,200 level. Heavyweight banks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank fell over 1.5%, while IT giants Infosys and Tech Mahindra saw declines above 2.9%. Consumer stocks also faltered, with Trent down 4.3%. Conversely, pharma stocks led gains, with Dr Reddy's Laboratories soaring nearly 9% and Cipla up 5.7%, offsetting deeper losses. Analysts cited profit booking after recent rallies and ongoing sector rotation as key factors. Investors look ahead to corporate earnings, global market cues, and foreign fund flows for near-term direction.

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Tesla Q1 Earnings: Profit Beats Estimates on $22.4 Billion Revenue, but Musk’s Spending Surge Raises the Stakes

Tesla Q1 Earnings: Profit Beats Estimates on $22.4 Billion Revenue, but Musk’s Spending Surge Raises the Stakes

23 April 2026
Tesla reported first-quarter revenue of $22.39 billion and net income of $477 million, beating profit expectations despite weak vehicle deliveries and rising inventory. Adjusted earnings per share were 41 cents. Free cash flow reached $1.44 billion, but the company warned it would likely turn negative for the rest of 2026. Tesla increased its capital spending forecast to over $25 billion for the year.
Gold eases from one-week bounce as Iran truce holds and Warsh signals hawkish tilt

Gold eases from one-week bounce as Iran truce holds and Warsh signals hawkish tilt

23 April 2026
Gold fell 0.8% to $4,701/oz in early Asian trade Thursday, reversing much of Tuesday’s gain as an extended U.S.-Iran ceasefire reduced safe-haven demand. The dollar index rose to 98.57 and U.S. 10-year yields hit 4.31% after hawkish comments from Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh. Gold remains about 13% below its January record high but is up 8% year-to-date. Traders await the April 28–29 FOMC meeting.
Asia Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Oil Surges Above $100 and Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

Asia Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Oil Surges Above $100 and Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

23 April 2026
Japan’s Nikkei closed down 0.75% at 59,140.23 after briefly topping 60,000, as Brent crude climbed to $103.3 a barrel amid renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan slipped 0.5%. South Korea’s economy grew 1.7% in Q1, beating forecasts, with SK Hynix reporting a five-fold profit jump. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.1%, China’s CSI300 dropped 0.8%.
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