Today: 29 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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 1:00 PM EDT QQQ Gains 0.3% Led by NXPI's 25% Surge, Analyst Price Targets Highlight Optimism April 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT. The Nasdaq-100 ETF $QQQ rose 0.3%, boosted by a 25.1% jump in $NXPI shares. Other major contributors included $INTC (up 10%) and $STX (up 13.7%). Insider trading data showed heavy selling activity by NXPI executives, with 13 sales versus 1 purchase in six months. Despite insider sales, analyst sentiment remains positive, with two recent buy ratings and a median price target of $257.5. Top price targets
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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.
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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.
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Chip Stocks Drop as OpenAI Report Tests Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom AI Rally

Chip Stocks Drop as OpenAI Report Tests Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom AI Rally

Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares fell Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal report said OpenAI missed internal user and revenue targets, raising concerns about future AI spending. Nvidia dropped 0.9%, AMD lost 2.5%, and Broadcom slid 4.1% by mid-afternoon. OpenAI disputed claims of internal disagreement over spending. The selloff came ahead of major tech earnings reports.
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Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

Microsoft shares edged up 0.3% to $426.14 Tuesday as investors awaited fiscal third-quarter results due Wednesday. The company’s revised OpenAI deal allows OpenAI to serve customers on any cloud, ending Microsoft’s exclusive rights but keeping it as primary partner. Azure revenue is expected to rise about 40% for the quarter. Microsoft will receive a 20% cut of OpenAI revenue through 2030.
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Amazon Stock Today: Why AMZN Is Slipping Before a High-Stakes AI Earnings Test

Amazon Stock Today: Why AMZN Is Slipping Before a High-Stakes AI Earnings Test

Amazon shares slipped 0.4% to $260.11 Tuesday as investors awaited first-quarter results, due after Wednesday’s close alongside reports from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta. Analysts expect AWS revenue to rise nearly 26% to $36.8 billion, with total revenue seen at $177 billion. Wall Street is focused on whether AWS growth justifies Amazon’s heavy AI infrastructure spending.
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AMD Stock Drops Today as OpenAI Worries Hit the AI Chip Trade Before Earnings

AMD Stock Drops Today as OpenAI Worries Hit the AI Chip Trade Before Earnings

AMD shares fell 4.2% to $320.66 Tuesday after a report said OpenAI missed user and revenue targets, raising concerns about future data-center spending. Northland Capital downgraded AMD less than a week before its earnings report. The selloff spread to other AI chip stocks, including Nvidia and Arm Holdings. OpenAI and AMD have a multi-year GPU supply agreement set to begin later in 2026.
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Nvidia Stock Today: Why Shares Are Falling After the OpenAI Shock

Nvidia Stock Today: Why Shares Are Falling After the OpenAI Shock

Nvidia shares fell 1.8% to $212.78 Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal report raised doubts about OpenAI’s user growth and future spending. The selloff hit other AI-linked stocks, including Oracle, AMD, and Broadcom. OpenAI disputed the report, calling it “clickbait.” Analysts were divided on whether the decline signaled real demand issues or was a routine correction.
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Apple Stock Today: AAPL Rises Before Earnings as UBS Points to iPhone Strength

Apple Stock Today: AAPL Rises Before Earnings as UBS Points to iPhone Strength

Apple shares rose 1.1% to $270.59 in morning trading Tuesday, outperforming a weaker Nasdaq ahead of its April 30 earnings report. UBS raised its price target on Apple to $287, citing iPhone market-share gains, but kept a Neutral rating. The earnings call will be the first since Apple announced Tim Cook will become executive chairman and John Ternus CEO in September.
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Stock Market Today

  • QQQ Gains 0.3% Led by NXPI's 25% Surge, Analyst Price Targets Highlight Optimism
    April 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT. The Nasdaq-100 ETF $QQQ rose 0.3%, boosted by a 25.1% jump in $NXPI shares. Other major contributors included $INTC (up 10%) and $STX (up 13.7%). Insider trading data showed heavy selling activity by NXPI executives, with 13 sales versus 1 purchase in six months. Despite insider sales, analyst sentiment remains positive, with two recent buy ratings and a median price target of $257.5. Top price targets range from $235 to $345, reflecting optimistic outlooks on NXPI's prospects. Investors are watching these signals closely as $QQQ's tech-heavy composition remains influenced by strong individual stock moves.

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Silicon Motion Stock Jumps After Q1 Sales Double and AI Storage Outlook Tops Estimates

Silicon Motion Stock Jumps After Q1 Sales Double and AI Storage Outlook Tops Estimates

29 April 2026
Silicon Motion reported first-quarter revenue of $342.1 million, up 105% from a year earlier, and forecast second-quarter sales above Wall Street estimates. Shares rose $45.09 to $194.27 in New York trading. The company cited strong demand for embedded storage controllers and AI-related enterprise storage. CEO Wallace Kou said its MonTitan SSD controller platform will enter volume production this quarter.
Starbucks Stock Surges After Earnings Beat Makes Niccol’s Turnaround Look Real

Starbucks Stock Surges After Earnings Beat Makes Niccol’s Turnaround Look Real

29 April 2026
Starbucks raised its fiscal 2026 outlook after global comparable store sales rose 6.2% in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates. Shares jumped about 10% to $107.03. North American operating margin fell to 9.9% from 11.6% due to higher labor and product costs. The company now expects at least 5% comparable sales growth for the year.
Teradyne Stock Slides After Record AI Quarter. The Guidance Is Why.

Teradyne Stock Slides After Record AI Quarter. The Guidance Is Why.

29 April 2026
Teradyne shares fell 16% to $319.10 Wednesday after the chip-testing company forecast lower second-quarter revenue and profit, despite posting record first-quarter sales of $1.282 billion, up 87% from a year earlier. About 70% of revenue came from AI-related demand, but management warned of “lumpy growth” due to large customer programs.
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