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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 26.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT Federal Reserve Leadership Shift Sparks Interest Rate Uncertainty, Stocks Brace April 26, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT. The Federal Reserve faces a pivotal leadership change as Jerome Powell's term ends May 15, with Kevin Warsh set to take over. Warsh's hawkish history during the 2008 financial crisis signals a likely resistance to pressure for aggressive interest rate cuts, despite President Trump's calls for rates near 1%. The Fed's balance sheet, ballooning to $6.7 trillion, adds complexity. This transition may disrupt Wall Street's expectations and disrupt the
26 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 25.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 25, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT Cotton Futures Slide Amid Mixed Market Signals on Friday April 25, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Cotton futures fell by 1 to 12 points across most front months on Friday, except May which rose 20 points but remains down 40 points for the week. Speculators increased bullish positions by 17,639 contracts last week, reaching a near two-year high net long of 34,464 contracts. Export sales stand at 10.58 million running bales, 2% below last year and lagging the five-year average pace. The Cotlook A Index dropped
25 April 2026
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Silver Price Slide Deepens: Why Traders Are Watching Oil, CME Margins and the $75 Line

Silver Price Slide Deepens: Why Traders Are Watching Oil, CME Margins and the $75 Line

Silver fell 0.7% to $74.88 an ounce in London on Friday as a stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and higher oil prices pressured metals. CME Group cut initial margin requirements for COMEX 5000 Silver futures to 11% from 14%. Brent crude climbed to $107 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked. India’s May silver futures dropped about 1% to 239,200 rupees per kg in early trade.
24 April 2026
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XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds

XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds

XRP traded at $1.43 Friday after GraniteShares postponed its 3x leveraged XRP ETF launch to May 7. U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $3.89 million in inflows on April 23, all from Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ fund, with cumulative net inflows at $1.28 billion. XRP remains fourth among cryptocurrencies by market value, holding near the mid-$1.40s despite steady ETF demand.
24 April 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Nears $107 as Hormuz Tensions Hit US and World Markets

Oil Price Today: Brent Nears $107 as Hormuz Tensions Hit US and World Markets

Brent crude rose above $106 a barrel and WTI neared $97 on Friday as renewed military tension in the Strait of Hormuz drove oil toward weekly gains of over 15%. U.S. crude inventories increased by 1.9 million barrels, but gasoline and distillate stocks fell sharply. President Trump ordered U.S. forces to target Iranian boats after new confrontations in the strait. Talks between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
24 April 2026
Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $4,685.23 an ounce Friday, heading for its first weekly drop in five weeks as surging oil prices and a stronger dollar pressured bullion. Brent crude traded above $106 after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Silver fell 1% to $74.64, platinum lost 1.4% to $1,977.47. Indian gold premiums hit a 10-week high on tighter supply.
24 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 172 points early Friday, driven by Intel’s strong forecast, while Dow futures slipped 58 points as oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Intel shares jumped 19% after projecting second-quarter revenue above estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 5.09% Thursday, its steepest drop since January. Consumer sentiment data is due at 10 a.m. ET.
24 April 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

Indian shares fell sharply Friday, with the Sensex down over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 slipping below 23,900 as oil prices climbed and technology stocks weakened. Brent crude rose to $106 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. J.P. Morgan and HSBC downgraded Indian equities, citing high valuations and earnings risks. The rupee’s real effective exchange rate hit its lowest in more than a decade.
24 April 2026
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ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

Australian shares fell for a fourth straight session Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.1% to 8,786.5. Suncorp rose 4.9% after announcing new reinsurance cover, while IGO plunged 17.3% on lower production guidance for Greenbushes spodumene. Brent crude traded above $105 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Investors favored energy and utilities as basic materials and real estate lagged.
24 April 2026
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FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks

FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks

The FTSE 100 fell 0.35% to 10,419.95 in early London trading after four losing sessions, pressured by higher oil prices and new U.S. tariff threats. Brent crude traded above $105 as the U.S.-Iran standoff continued. UK March retail sales rose 0.7%, but most gains came from fuel buying. BP and Shell rose, while Mondi dropped 5.44% after reporting a 27% profit decline.
24 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 24.04.2026

Old Republic International closed at $39.90, below its estimated fair value of $42.50. The company is focusing on digitalization and AI to improve efficiency and margins. Risks include volatility in title insurance and weaker real estate activity. Market sentiment is mixed as investors assess growth prospects and challenges.
24 April 2026
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Netflix Stock Gets $25 Billion Buyback Boost After Warner Bros Deal Collapse

Netflix Stock Gets $25 Billion Buyback Boost After Warner Bros Deal Collapse

Netflix approved an additional $25 billion in share buybacks, on top of $6.8 billion remaining from a previous program, after collecting a $2.8 billion termination fee from a failed Warner Bros Discovery deal. Shares traded near $93 in New York. First-quarter revenue rose 16% to $12.25 billion, with free cash flow up to $5.1 billion. The new buyback authorization has no expiration date.
23 April 2026
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Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story

Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story

Nokia shares surged to a 16-year high in Helsinki after first-quarter operating profit jumped 54% to €281 million, beating forecasts. AI and cloud customer sales rose 49%, with €1 billion in new orders. The company raised its 2026 growth outlook for Network Infrastructure but kept its full-year profit target steady. Nokia’s board approved a €0.04 per share dividend, payable May 7.
23 April 2026
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Micron Technology Stock Slips From Record High as SK Hynix, China Curbs Raise the Stakes

Micron Technology Stock Slips From Record High as SK Hynix, China Curbs Raise the Stakes

Micron Technology shares dropped 2.2% to around $476.98 Thursday morning after a record close. SK Hynix reported record profit and said AI memory demand already exceeds supply. Micron is lobbying Congress to tighten chip export controls on Chinese rivals as lawmakers consider the MATCH Act. The company plans to invest over $25 billion this fiscal year to expand capacity.
23 April 2026
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IBM Stock Sinks After Earnings Beat as AI Fears, Flat Outlook Rattle Investors

IBM Stock Sinks After Earnings Beat as AI Fears, Flat Outlook Rattle Investors

IBM shares dropped 9.9% to $226.84 Thursday after the company beat first-quarter revenue and profit estimates but kept its 2026 outlook unchanged. Software growth slowed, and investors showed concern over AI’s impact on future software and consulting demand. The broader software sector has lagged in 2026, while semiconductor stocks have surged. IBM raised its quarterly dividend to $1.69 per share.
23 April 2026
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Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings

Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings

Alphabet Class A shares traded near $340 Thursday morning, valuing the company at about $4.1 trillion after Google unveiled new enterprise AI software and custom chips at its Cloud Next event. The announcements come days before Alphabet reports first-quarter earnings on April 29, with investors watching for signs that heavy AI and cloud spending will drive revenue growth.
23 April 2026
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Oracle stock slips despite Google Cloud AI push as Wall Street refocuses on spending risks

Oracle stock slips despite Google Cloud AI push as Wall Street refocuses on spending risks

Oracle shares fell as much as 3.8% in premarket trading Thursday, touching $180.40 after closing at $187.50 Wednesday. The drop followed Oracle’s expanded Google Cloud AI database rollout and came amid a broader software stock selloff. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $207, citing uncertainty over GPU-as-a-service, financing, and margins.
23 April 2026
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Gains After $25 Billion Anthropic Deal, With AWS Earnings Now the Key Test

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Gains After $25 Billion Anthropic Deal, With AWS Earnings Now the Key Test

Amazon shares rose 2.18% to $255.36 after the company expanded its partnership with Anthropic, which committed to spend over $100 billion on AWS over 10 years. Amazon will invest $5 billion in Anthropic now, with a possible $20 billion more tied to milestones. The deal comes ahead of Amazon’s first-quarter earnings on April 29. Analysts raised price targets, citing stronger AWS prospects.
23 April 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Federal Reserve Leadership Shift Sparks Interest Rate Uncertainty, Stocks Brace
    April 26, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT. The Federal Reserve faces a pivotal leadership change as Jerome Powell's term ends May 15, with Kevin Warsh set to take over. Warsh's hawkish history during the 2008 financial crisis signals a likely resistance to pressure for aggressive interest rate cuts, despite President Trump's calls for rates near 1%. The Fed's balance sheet, ballooning to $6.7 trillion, adds complexity. This transition may disrupt Wall Street's expectations and disrupt the market's trajectory, raising concerns about inflation control versus economic support. Investors should prepare for potential volatility amid shifting monetary policies under Warsh's stewardship.

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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 26.04.2026

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT Federal Reserve Leadership Shift Sparks Interest Rate Uncertainty, Stocks Brace April 26, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT. The Federal Reserve faces a pivotal leadership change as Jerome Powell's term ends May 15, with Kevin Warsh set to take over. Warsh's hawkish history during the 2008 financial crisis signals a likely resistance to pressure for aggressive interest rate cuts, despite President Trump's calls for rates near 1%. The Fed's balance sheet, ballooning to $6.7 trillion, adds complexity. This transition may disrupt Wall Street's expectations and disrupt the
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was named among firms awarded up to $3.2 billion for President Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor plan, Space Systems Command said. The company reported weaker first-quarter results, with $18 billion in sales and negative free cash flow. Space Force aims to show initial interceptor capability in 2028. Golden Dome’s total cost is projected at $185 billion.
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