Today: 30 April 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock, Woolworths Warning Hit Shares

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock, Woolworths Warning Hit Shares

Australian shares fell for an eighth straight session Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.24% at 8,665.8 as miners and consumer staples dropped. The decline followed data showing annual inflation rose to 4.6% in March, above the Reserve Bank’s target. Woolworths shares slid up to 9.8% after warning on earnings. Oil prices hit a four-year high, lifting energy stocks 1.4%.
30 April 2026
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FTSE 100 Today: Why UK Stocks Are Barely Moving as DCC, Unilever and the BoE Dominate London Trading

FTSE 100 Today: Why UK Stocks Are Barely Moving as DCC, Unilever and the BoE Dominate London Trading

The FTSE 100 rose 0.10% to 10,222.85 in early London trading, recovering after a 1.2% drop on Wednesday. DCC shares fell 5% after rejecting a £4.95 billion takeover bid from KKR and Energy Capital Partners. Unilever began a €1.5 billion share buyback and posted 3.8% underlying sales growth. Investors awaited the Bank of England’s rate decision, with no change expected.
30 April 2026
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US Stock Market Before the Open Today: Oil Shock, Fed Split and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally on Trial

US Stock Market Before the Open Today: Oil Shock, Fed Split and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally on Trial

U.S. stock futures fell early Thursday as Brent crude hit its highest level since March 2022, driven by concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in its most divided vote since 1992, shifting focus to inflation risks. Alphabet and Amazon posted strong cloud earnings, while Meta’s increased spending highlighted pressure in the sector.
30 April 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 30.04.2026

OCBC will pay a total dividend of S$0.58 per share in May, including a S$0.16 special dividend. UOB declared a final dividend of S$0.71 per share despite lower net interest income. ST Engineering reported higher revenue and profit, with a S$0.23 per share dividend. Jardine Matheson raised its annual dividend 4% to US$2.35 per share, payable mid-May.
30 April 2026
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AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice

AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice

Alphabet shares jumped over 3% in after-hours trading Wednesday as Google Cloud revenue surged 63% to $20 billion. Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft fell, with Meta dropping more than 6% after raising its 2026 capital spending forecast for AI infrastructure. Amazon’s AWS revenue beat estimates but shares slipped. The four companies are expected to spend over $600 billion on AI infrastructure this year.
29 April 2026
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South Africa Stock Market Today: JSE Slips as Rand Wobbles Before Fed Decision

South Africa Stock Market Today: JSE Slips as Rand Wobbles Before Fed Decision

The JSE All Share fell 0.28% and the Top 40 dropped 0.36% by late morning Wednesday as investors reduced risk ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve decision. The rand weakened to 16.5550 per dollar, pressured by high oil prices and global uncertainty. Richemont, Gold Fields, and AngloGold Ashanti declined, while banks gained modestly. Canal+ confirmed plans to list in Johannesburg on June 3.
29 April 2026
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New Zealand Stock Market Today: NZX 50 Scrapes Out Gain as Fisher & Paykel Keeps Shares Afloat

New Zealand Stock Market Today: NZX 50 Scrapes Out Gain as Fisher & Paykel Keeps Shares Afloat

The S&P/NZX 50 closed up 0.05% at 12,770.30 on Wednesday, with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare rising 1.48% and providing most of the index’s support. Power stocks also gained, while travel and retail shares fell after Booking Holdings cut its annual revenue forecast. Trading volume reached 28.78 million shares. The index recovered from a 0.86% drop in the previous session.
29 April 2026
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Ireland Stock Market Today: ISEQ Climbs as Glanbia Surge Offsets Ryanair Warning

Ireland Stock Market Today: ISEQ Climbs as Glanbia Surge Offsets Ryanair Warning

Glanbia shares jumped 10.84% in Dublin on Wednesday after reporting a 7.2% rise in first-quarter like-for-like revenue, lifting the ISEQ All Share 0.59% to 12,358.83. The ISEQ 20 Capped gained 1.16%, while Ryanair fell 1.04% after CEO Michael O’Leary warned fares may stay flat due to Middle East conflict. The broader STOXX 600 slipped 0.3% as European markets lagged.
29 April 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Inflation Shock Puts RBA Back in Focus

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Inflation Shock Puts RBA Back in Focus

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.27% at 8,687 on Wednesday, its seventh straight loss and lowest in nearly four weeks, after inflation jumped to 4.6% in March. Traders cut the odds of a Reserve Bank rate hike next week to 71%. Utilities and energy stocks rose, while miners and banks slipped. Woodside Energy gained after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter revenue.
29 April 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Climb as Earnings Spark Buying, $110 Oil Keeps Traders on Edge

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Climb as Earnings Spark Buying, $110 Oil Keeps Traders on Edge

Sensex closed about 600 points higher and Nifty held above 24,150 on Wednesday, led by gains in auto and FMCG stocks. The rally lost steam from earlier highs as Brent crude hovered near $111 a barrel and foreign outflows surpassed $20 billion for 2026. Maruti Suzuki rose 4.3% after its earnings call. Overseas selling remains heavy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
29 April 2026
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FTSE 100 Falls Today as AstraZeneca and GSK Drag London Stocks Lower

FTSE 100 Falls Today as AstraZeneca and GSK Drag London Stocks Lower

The FTSE 100 fell 0.6% to 10,270.96 by mid-morning Wednesday, reversing gains from the previous session. AstraZeneca and GSK shares dropped despite beating profit forecasts, dragging the healthcare sector lower. Lloyds Banking Group posted a 33% rise in pre-tax profit but failed to lift sentiment. DCC shares surged on news of a takeover approach from Energy Capital Partners and KKR.
29 April 2026
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These 5 Penny Tech Stocks Are Back in Focus as AI Jitters Hit Nasdaq

These 5 Penny Tech Stocks Are Back in Focus as AI Jitters Hit Nasdaq

Shares of five U.S.-listed AI penny stocks, including Fabric.AI, Kopin, Blaize, RedCloud, and U-BX Technology, traded below $5 as tech stocks wobbled ahead of major earnings. Fabric.AI announced a $21.5 million private placement and a shift to AI data center infrastructure. Kopin reported a $15 million development order from Fabric.AI. Blaize unveiled a partnership with Nokia and PT Datacomm for AI deployment in Southeast Asia.
29 April 2026
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Quantum Stocks With Growth Potential in April-May 2026: 4 Names Facing a May Reality Check

Quantum Stocks With Growth Potential in April-May 2026: 4 Names Facing a May Reality Check

IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave will report earnings between May 6 and May 12, with investors watching revenue, bookings, and cash burn. IonQ shares last traded at $43.08, Rigetti at $16.39, D-Wave at $18.11, and Quantum Computing Inc. at $8.57, all with negative price-to-earnings ratios. IonQ announced a quantum-safe network project in Florida. The sector faces pressure from new IPOs and SPACs.
29 April 2026
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Best Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Earnings Stocks Wall Street Is Watching Before the Fed Decision

Best Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Earnings Stocks Wall Street Is Watching Before the Fed Decision

Seagate shares jumped 16% in extended trading after forecasting fourth-quarter revenue above estimates and reporting strong third-quarter results. HSBC upgraded U.S. equities to “overweight” following robust earnings, with 84% of reporting companies beating Wall Street forecasts. Bloom Energy raised its 2026 outlook after posting a 130% revenue jump. Coca-Cola lifted its annual profit forecast after beating expectations.
29 April 2026
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AI Stocks With Growth Potential in Q2 2026: The 5 Names Wall Street Is Testing After the OpenAI Shock

AI Stocks With Growth Potential in Q2 2026: The 5 Names Wall Street Is Testing After the OpenAI Shock

AI-related stocks fell Tuesday after a report on OpenAI’s missed targets hit Oracle, CoreWeave, and chipmakers. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom dropped between 1.6% and 4.4%, while CoreWeave slid 5.8%. Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are set to report earnings Wednesday, with about $600 billion in AI spending under scrutiny. Investors are watching for direct revenue tied to chips, cloud, and custom silicon.
29 April 2026
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Top 10 Growth Stocks to Watch in Q2 2026 as AI Spending Faces Its Hardest Test Yet

Top 10 Growth Stocks to Watch in Q2 2026 as AI Spending Faces Its Hardest Test Yet

Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta are set to report earnings Wednesday, with investors watching for signs that heavy AI spending is driving growth. Visa posted a 17% rise in net revenue to $11.2 billion and announced a $20 billion buyback. T-Mobile raised 2026 guidance after service revenue climbed 11%. U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, with the Nasdaq down 0.90% as tech shares slipped.
29 April 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Stocks to Watch: DBS, Wilmar, Sheng Siong, Starhill Global Reit, CDLHT, CDL, Lum Chang Creations April 29, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT. DBS posted a first-quarter net profit of S$2.93 billion, slightly above forecasts, driven by strong wealth management. The bank declared a dividend of S$0.81 per share, though its shares dipped 0.3% to S$56.56. Wilmar reported a 22.8% drop in net profit to US$265.6 million for Q1, despite a 21.9% rise in revenue to US$19.8 billion. Wilmar's shares gained 1.3% to S$3.83 ahead of results.
29 April 2026
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TSM Stock Drops on AI Worries — Why This Week Is the Bigger Test

TSM Stock Drops on AI Worries — Why This Week Is the Bigger Test

TSM’s U.S.-listed depositary receipts fell 2.9% to $393.07 in afternoon trading Tuesday as chip stocks dropped on concerns over AI spending. The iShares Semiconductor ETF lost 3.1%, with ASML and Nvidia also trading lower. TSMC reported first-quarter revenue of $35.90 billion, up 40.6% from a year earlier. Big Tech earnings reports later this week are expected to impact sentiment.
28 April 2026
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Intel Stock Pulls Back From 26-Year High as AI Spending Worries Hit Chips

Intel Stock Pulls Back From 26-Year High as AI Spending Worries Hit Chips

Intel shares fell 1% to $84.12 Tuesday after earlier dropping to $80.39, pausing a rally fueled by AI-related demand for its CPUs. The stock move followed reports that OpenAI missed user and revenue targets, sending the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index down 3.2%. Intel reported first-quarter revenue up 7% to $13.6 billion and forecast second-quarter revenue as high as $14.8 billion.
28 April 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • T. Rowe Price Faces $2.35 EPS Test on April 30 Earnings Report
    April 30, 2026, 6:46 AM EDT. T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) is set to report second-quarter earnings on April 30, 2026, with consensus estimates at $2.35 earnings per share (EPS) and $1.85 billion in revenue. The firm has beaten estimates in two of its last three quarters, though not decisively. Analysts remain divided: 2 rate the stock a buy, 3 hold, and 4 sell. Key investor watch points include asset flows, fee pressure, and dividend guidance. The April 30 results will test whether T. Rowe Price can stabilize earnings amid mixed sentiment. Achieving or exceeding forecasts could signal steady performance, while missing may continue the recent uneven earnings pattern.

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Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

30 April 2026
Dow futures fell 269 points, or 0.6%, early Thursday, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.1%, as rising oil prices offset strong earnings from Alphabet and Amazon. Brent crude climbed on reports President Trump would be briefed on possible military action against Iran. Alphabet reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $109.9 billion; Amazon net sales rose 17% to $181.5 billion.
T. Rowe Price Earnings Today: $13.7 Billion Outflows Put 5% Dividend Stock on the Spot

T. Rowe Price Earnings Today: $13.7 Billion Outflows Put 5% Dividend Stock on the Spot

30 April 2026
T. Rowe Price reported $13.7 billion in first-quarter net outflows and a drop in assets under management to $1.71 trillion at March’s end, down from $1.80 trillion in February. Shares closed at $100.47 on Wednesday and traded at $98.72 premarket. Analysts expect first-quarter EPS between $2.36 and $2.44 on revenue near $1.87 billion. JPMorgan and Barclays cut price targets ahead of the results.
Free AI Trading Bots Push Into Forex and Crypto—Regulators Warn the Risks Are Real

Free AI Trading Bots Push Into Forex and Crypto—Regulators Warn the Risks Are Real

30 April 2026
MoneyFlare launched a free, fully automated AI forex trading bot, targeting retail users seeking hands-off currency trading. The company did not provide audited performance data or details on the bot’s decision-making. The launch comes as similar AI trading tools are marketed to beginners across forex and crypto. The Bank for International Settlements reported daily over-the-counter FX trading hit $9.6 trillion in April 2025.
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