Today: 29 April 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Anglo American plc stock rises after Norges Bank nudges stake above 3% as copper, deal talk stay in focus

Anglo American plc stock rises after Norges Bank nudges stake above 3% as copper, deal talk stay in focus

Anglo American shares rose 0.7% to 3,242 pence in early London trading after Norges Bank disclosed raising its stake above 3%. The stock fluctuated between 3,234 and 3,264 pence by 0804 GMT. BHP is not preparing a bid as Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss a takeover, sources told Reuters. EU regulators set a Feb. 3 deadline for a simplified review of Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources.
14 January 2026
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Union Bank of India share price hits 5-year high after Q3 FY26 profit rises 9% and NPAs fall

Union Bank of India share price hits 5-year high after Q3 FY26 profit rises 9% and NPAs fall

Union Bank of India shares jumped nearly 8% to a five-year high after Q3 net profit rose 9% to 5,017 crore rupees and gross bad-loan ratio dropped to 3.06%. Net interest income increased 1% to 9,328 crore rupees. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained about 2% in afternoon trade. Bank of Maharashtra reported a 26.5% rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday.
14 January 2026
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LAMMA 2026 opens with New Holland’s UK debut, JCB’s Fastrac 6000 — and a stark farm safety display

LAMMA 2026 opens with New Holland’s UK debut, JCB’s Fastrac 6000 — and a stark farm safety display

New Holland, Deutz-Fahr, Fendt, and JCB launched new high-horsepower tractors at LAMMA 2026 in Birmingham on Wednesday. NAAC prepared a memorial display for 28 farming accident fatalities since April 2025. Visitors can buy half-price tickets to the Agronomy Exchange conference in London this February. The event runs Jan. 14-15 at the National Exhibition Centre.
14 January 2026
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NASA’s Moon Nuclear Reactor Push Meets DOE Safety Rule Shake-Up — What Space and Nuclear Stocks Are Watching

NASA’s Moon Nuclear Reactor Push Meets DOE Safety Rule Shake-Up — What Space and Nuclear Stocks Are Watching

NASA and the Department of Energy plan to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to a new agreement. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has ended the DOE’s ALARA radiation-safety principle. Contractors involved in lunar infrastructure are drawing renewed attention as the agencies push forward. The DOE is also revising nuclear regulations, which could affect project costs and timelines.
14 January 2026
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NatWest share price edges up as buyback rolls on and board change lands ahead of Feb results

NatWest share price edges up as buyback rolls on and board change lands ahead of Feb results

NatWest shares rose 0.2% to 630.0 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed it bought back 845,398 shares on Jan. 13, to be cancelled. The stock remains 6.7% below its Jan. 6 high. Non-executive director Yasmin Jetha will retire in March, with Albert Hitchcock joining the board in February. Investors await NatWest’s annual results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 13.
14 January 2026
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Gold price today: MCX breaks record again at ₹1.43 lakh — silver edges toward ₹3 lakh

Gold price today: MCX breaks record again at ₹1.43 lakh — silver edges toward ₹3 lakh

MCX gold hit a record ₹1,43,096 per 10 grams in India on Wednesday, while MCX silver surged 4.4% to ₹2,87,199 per kg. Spot gold reached $4,639.42 an ounce and silver topped $90 after softer U.S. inflation data increased bets on Fed rate cuts. Silver is up nearly 27% this year. Analysts expect continued volatility tied to U.S. economic data and policy moves.
14 January 2026
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EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

Shares of BYD rose up to 4.8% in Hong Kong and Xpeng gained 5.3% after the European Commission signaled it may swap tariffs on China-made EVs for a minimum-price scheme. SAIC Motor climbed as much as 3.6% in Shanghai. The EU is negotiating with Beijing on alternatives to tariffs of up to 35.3% on battery electric vehicles.
14 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock in focus: fresh buyback filing and Deutsche Bank target lift ahead of London open

Rolls-Royce stock in focus: fresh buyback filing and Deutsche Bank target lift ahead of London open

Rolls-Royce repurchased 428,382 shares on Jan. 13 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing the total to 3.58 million shares cancelled since December. Shares closed Tuesday at 1,305p, up 1.4% and reaching a 52-week high. Deutsche Bank raised its target price to 1,325p, maintaining a “buy” rating. The company will release full-year results on Feb. 26.
14 January 2026
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XRP price at a crossroads: rebound to $2.14 meets Senate crypto bill and a $2.22 test

XRP price at a crossroads: rebound to $2.14 meets Senate crypto bill and a $2.22 test

XRP rose 4% to $2.14 in early New York trading Wednesday after swinging between $2.05 and $2.18. U.S. senators unveiled draft legislation late Monday to clarify crypto regulation, proposing new rules for stablecoins and giving the CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets. Technical analysts flagged $2.10 as key support, with resistance near $2.22. Some traders remain cautious amid choppy price action.
14 January 2026
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BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

Shares of Chinese EV makers surged Tuesday after the European Commission outlined a plan allowing exporters to swap EU tariffs for minimum price commitments. BYD rose up to 4.8% in Hong Kong, Xpeng gained 5.3%, and SAIC Motor climbed 3.6% in Shanghai. The Commission said any price deal must match the effect of tariffs and address subsidy concerns. Beijing welcomed the proposal, calling for dialogue.
14 January 2026
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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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