Today: 17 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.

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 17.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 17, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT Shell Shares: Investment Value Over 5 Years and Market Outlook April 17, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT. A £5,000 investment in Shell shares five years ago bought 354 shares, now worth £11,865 after a 137% rise. Today, £5,000 buys only 149 shares due to the stock's price increase. Shell benefits from high energy prices but faces volatile commodity markets, especially oil prices ranging widely since 2005. From 2021 to 2025, Shell generated $265.3 billion cash from operations despite net debt rising to $45.7 billion. The dividend
17 April 2026
Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei Hits Record Close Above 59,000 as Peace Hopes Fuel Tech Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei Hits Record Close Above 59,000 as Peace Hopes Fuel Tech Rally

The Nikkei 225 closed at a record 59,518.34 on Thursday, up 2.38%, as technology shares led gains and the Topix rose 1.17%. The rally followed a drop in oil prices and a strong Nasdaq close, with chip stocks boosted by TSMC’s raised outlook. Trading value hit 7.05 trillion yen. The yen remained weak near 160 per dollar, keeping currency intervention concerns in focus.
Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut

Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index jumped 1.72% to 26,394.26 on Thursday after China’s first-quarter GDP beat forecasts. Tech and battery stocks led gains, with Alibaba up 5.6% and CATL up 9%. Sigenergy surged 103% on debut, raising HK$4.4 billion. Average daily turnover in Hong Kong rose 14% in the first quarter, while IPO fundraising soared 488% year-on-year.
India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.14% and Sensex dropped 0.16% Thursday, reversing early gains as optimism over U.S.-Iran talks faded and Brent crude rose to $96.58 a barrel. Foreign investors have pulled $38 billion from Indian equities since 2025. The rupee held near 93.30 per dollar, with offshore dollar/rupee hedges easing after RBI action. HDB Financial Services shares surged on a 41.4% profit jump.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,579 on Thursday morning, led by gains in miners and financials as hopes for US-Iran talks steadied markets. UK GDP grew 0.5% in February, beating forecasts. Morgan Sindall surged after raising its profit outlook, while easyJet fell on weak bookings and higher fuel costs. Tesco gained despite warning the Iran conflict had clouded its outlook.
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.27% to 5,007.83 on Thursday, weighed by declines in DBS, OCBC, UOB, and Singtel. Olam surged nearly 8% after clearing the last hurdle for its Olam Agri sale. The STI lagged regional peers as Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng both advanced. Singapore’s economy remains sensitive to higher import costs and supply disruptions despite recent GDP growth.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 16.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 16, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Stocks Pull Back as Investors Await US-Iran Ceasefire Extension News April 16, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Stock markets declined Friday as investors awaited updates on a potential extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, halting a record-breaking week of gains. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about nearing a deal with Iran, including nuclear disarmament and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. However, Iran has not confirmed any agreement. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of military action if talks fail. Asian markets including
16 April 2026
US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%

US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.9% in March, with gasoline surging 21.2%, the largest monthly jump since 1967, according to the Labor Department. The spike complicates prospects for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with officials warning policy easing could be delayed into 2027 if inflation persists. The Fed meets April 28-29; its preferred PCE inflation gauge is due April 30. Wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in March, below forecasts.
SpaceX IPO: Why Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Raises the Stakes for a $1.75 Trillion Debut

SpaceX IPO: Why Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Raises the Stakes for a $1.75 Trillion Debut

Amazon’s $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar intensifies scrutiny of SpaceX’s planned IPO, as the company seeks a valuation up to $1.75 trillion. SpaceX aims to start its IPO roadshow the week of June 8, with CFO Bret Johnsen telling bankers that retail investors could get up to 30% of shares. Starlink now accounts for over half of SpaceX revenue and serves more than 9 million users. SpaceX reportedly posted a $5 billion loss on $18.5 billion in 2025 revenue.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 15.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT AI Chip Stocks Surpass S&P 500, Led by Broadcom and Micron's Targeted Innovations April 15, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Technology stocks tied to artificial intelligence have outpaced the S&P 500, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF rising 100% over five years versus the S&P 500's 65%. Broadcom focuses on custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for clients like Alphabet and Meta, posting a 74% jump in AI semiconductor revenue year-over-year. Micron shifted emphasis toward AI infrastructure memory chips, crucial for Nvidia and AMD,
15 April 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT IonQ Stock Surges 20% Amid Mixed Returns and Undervalued Narrative April 14, 2026, 11:39 PM EDT. IonQ (IONQ) shares surged 20.16% in one day, reversing a 29.72% decline over the past 90 days. The quantum computing firm reported $130 million in revenue and holds a $10.9 billion market value. Trading at $35.76, the stock remains well below the average analyst target of $65.29, with a popular narrative valuing it at $85 – suggesting a significant discount. Investors eye aggressive revenue growth and margin expansion, but
14 April 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT 3 Overlooked TSX Dividend Stocks Beyond Canadian Banks April 13, 2026, 11:34 PM EDT. Canadian banks often dominate portfolios, but three overlooked TSX dividend stocks offer strong alternatives. Freehold Royalties (TSX:FRU) benefits from a unique royalty business model in oil and gas, generating $299.8 million revenue in 2025 with steady dividends. Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) focuses on necessity-based retail properties in smaller markets, boosting funds from operations by 8.8% and maintaining a solid dividend payout. Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH), an insurance and investment firm, quietly compounds
13 April 2026
Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
12 April 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
11 April 2026
US Stock Market Week Ahead: Iran Talks, Bank Earnings and PPI Top What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

US Stock Market Week Ahead: Iran Talks, Bank Earnings and PPI Top What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Three supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as U.S.-Iran talks continued in Islamabad, signaling possible easing of the March energy shock. The S&P 500 nearly erased losses from February’s U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, while Friday saw the Dow fall 0.56%, S&P 500 slip 0.11%, and Nasdaq gain 0.35% on chip stock strength.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT DocuSign Stock Review: Is the 42% Yearly Drop a Buying Opportunity? April 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. DocuSign (DOCU) shares have fallen 42.3% over the past year, raising questions about their value. Despite recent weakness, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests the stock is 68.1% undervalued, with estimated intrinsic value around $134.42 versus a current price near $42.89. The DCF model projects growing free cash flows from $990 million in 2026 to $1.37 billion by 2029. Investors remain cautious amid evolving software spending trends
11 April 2026
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  • Shell Shares: Investment Value Over 5 Years and Market Outlook
    April 17, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT. A £5,000 investment in Shell shares five years ago bought 354 shares, now worth £11,865 after a 137% rise. Today, £5,000 buys only 149 shares due to the stock's price increase. Shell benefits from high energy prices but faces volatile commodity markets, especially oil prices ranging widely since 2005. From 2021 to 2025, Shell generated $265.3 billion cash from operations despite net debt rising to $45.7 billion. The dividend grew 62% from 2021 to 2025, currently paying a 3.2% yield, slightly above the FTSE 100. However, dividends are not guaranteed. BP offers a 4.2% yield and may outperform by cutting costs and selling non-core assets to reduce debt, aiming for leaner operations amid sector volatility.

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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 17.04.2026

17 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 17, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT Shell Shares: Investment Value Over 5 Years and Market Outlook April 17, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT. A £5,000 investment in Shell shares five years ago bought 354 shares, now worth £11,865 after a 137% rise. Today, £5,000 buys only 149 shares due to the stock's price increase. Shell benefits from high energy prices but faces volatile commodity markets, especially oil prices ranging widely since 2005. From 2021 to 2025, Shell generated $265.3 billion cash from operations despite net debt rising to $45.7 billion. The dividend
Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions

Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions

16 April 2026
Hims & Hers Health shares rose to $26.65 Thursday after the FDA said it would reconsider restrictions on several peptides, removing 12 from a high-risk list and scheduling a July review of seven more. The move follows Hims’ March decision to stop advertising compounded GLP-1 drugs and expand branded offerings through Novo Nordisk. The company acquired a California peptide facility last year to bolster supply.
NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

16 April 2026
NuScale Power shares jumped to $13.23 before falling back to $11.52 Thursday after the White House ordered NASA to start a space-reactor program and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said initial U.S. reactors would likely get federal loans. NuScale remains the only U.S. firm with an approved small modular reactor design but has yet to secure firm orders or financing.
SoFi Technologies Stock Rises as FedNow Instant Transfers Set Up April 29 Earnings Test

SoFi Technologies Stock Rises as FedNow Instant Transfers Set Up April 29 Earnings Test

16 April 2026
SoFi Technologies shares rose 1.5% Thursday after launching instant bank transfers via its Galileo platform, allowing money to move between SoFi and outside banks in seconds. The stock traded near $19.08 in New York. Investors await first-quarter results April 29, with SoFi guiding to $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and 12 cents per share in adjusted earnings.
D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

16 April 2026
D-Wave Quantum shares climbed about 5% Thursday, extending a 22.6% surge after Nvidia launched Ising, a new AI model family for quantum computing. D-Wave traded at $21.81, up from last year’s lows, and reported 2025 revenue of $24.6 million with first-quarter 2026 bookings topping $32.8 million. The company completed its $250 million Quantum Circuits acquisition in January. Market cap stood near $8.4 billion.
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