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Silver Price Today Slips Near $79 as New Deficit Warning Keeps Market Tight (Reuters)

Silver Price Today Slips Near $79 as New Deficit Warning Keeps Market Tight (Reuters)

Spot silver slipped 0.2% to $79.40 per ounce on Wednesday, holding near Tuesday’s close after a sharp rally. The Silver Institute projects a sixth consecutive global deficit in 2026, with stocks drawn down by 762 million ounces since 2021. Lease rates in London have mostly normalized, but analysts warn of ongoing liquidity risks. Gold fell 0.9%, platinum gained 0.8%, and palladium dropped 1.1%.
15 April 2026
Dow Jones Today: Dow Lags as S&P 500 Hits Record High on Iran Talk Hopes, Bank Earnings

Dow Jones Today: Dow Lags as S&P 500 Hits Record High on Iran Talk Hopes, Bank Earnings

The Dow Jones fell 0.4% to 48,346.52 by midday Wednesday, while the S&P 500 hit an intraday record and the Nasdaq gained 1.05%. Bank of America reported $8.6 billion in quarterly profit, beating forecasts, and Morgan Stanley posted record equities trading revenue. Hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks and strong bank earnings lifted broader markets despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.
15 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits Record as Wall Street Bets Earnings Can Outrun War Shock

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits Record as Wall Street Bets Earnings Can Outrun War Shock

The S&P 500 hit a new intraday high Wednesday, its first since the U.S.-Iran conflict began, while the Nasdaq rose about 1%. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley advanced after strong earnings. Oil prices remain 40% above late February levels, and U.S. producer prices climbed 4% year-on-year in March, the fastest pace since 2021. The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast on Tuesday.
15 April 2026
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Super Micro Computer Launches Edge AI Servers as SMCI Faces Margin and Compliance Test

Super Micro Computer Launches Edge AI Servers as SMCI Faces Margin and Compliance Test

Super Micro Computer launched compact edge AI systems using AMD EPYC 4005 chips on Monday, targeting retailers, factories, clinics, and branch offices. Shares rose about 1% Wednesday morning. The rollout follows a quarter where revenue more than doubled to $12.68 billion but gross margin dropped to 6.3%. One customer made up 62.6% of net sales in the December quarter.
15 April 2026
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Oklo Stock Jumps After Board Shake-Up as AI Nuclear Bet Heads Toward July Test

Oklo Stock Jumps After Board Shake-Up as AI Nuclear Bet Heads Toward July Test

Oklo shares rose 11% Wednesday after the company expanded its board to 11 members and made several management changes. The moves come as Oklo pursues major nuclear projects, including a Meta-backed 1.2 GW deal in Ohio and a Department of Energy reactor deadline in Texas. Recent SEC filings showed insider stock sales, some pre-arranged and others for tax withholding. No U.S. advanced reactor developer has begun commercial power production.
15 April 2026
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IREN Stock Rebounds as Microsoft AI Deal Fuels Bull Calls, but $6 Billion Share Sale Risk Lingers

IREN Stock Rebounds as Microsoft AI Deal Fuels Bull Calls, but $6 Billion Share Sale Risk Lingers

IREN shares traded at $47.43 on Wednesday, valuing the company at $10.7 billion after a rebound from March lows. Quarterly revenue fell to $184.7 million as bitcoin mining dropped, but AI cloud services revenue more than doubled to $17.3 million. IREN secured $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract and reported $2.8 billion in cash at Jan. 31.
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Oracle Stock Jumps Again After Bloom Energy Deal and AI Push—but Risks Still Linger

Oracle Stock Jumps Again After Bloom Energy Deal and AI Push—but Risks Still Linger

Oracle shares jumped 5.3% to $171.68 Wednesday morning, extending a rally after the company unveiled new AI features and expanded its fuel-cell partnership with Bloom Energy. Oracle agreed to procure up to 2.8 gigawatts of Bloom’s fuel-cell systems for data centers, with 1.2 GW already contracted. The stock had climbed 12.7% Monday and 4.7% Tuesday.
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Allbirds Stock Soars as Shoe Brand Bets $50 Million on AI Compute Pivot

Allbirds Stock Soars as Shoe Brand Bets $50 Million on AI Compute Pivot

Allbirds secured up to $50 million in senior secured convertible notes and will pivot to AI compute infrastructure after selling its footwear business to American Exchange Group for $39 million. Shares jumped to $10.10, up $7.61, after the announcement. The company plans to rename itself NewBird AI and use the funds to buy GPUs for a rental business. A May 18 shareholder vote will decide on the asset sale and charter changes.
15 April 2026
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Broadcom Jumps on Meta AI Chip Deal as Marvell Gets New Bull Call

Broadcom Jumps on Meta AI Chip Deal as Marvell Gets New Bull Call

Broadcom shares rose 3.9% after Meta extended its chip partnership through 2029, with the first rollout phase exceeding 1 gigawatt of compute. Marvell gained 1.5% as Oppenheimer raised its price target to $170, citing strong data-center networking growth. Wall Street opened higher, with the S&P 500 near record levels amid easing inflation signals.
15 April 2026
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D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia Ising Launch and CEO Pitch Put QBTS Back in Focus

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia Ising Launch and CEO Pitch Put QBTS Back in Focus

D-Wave Quantum shares rose about 8% in premarket trading Wednesday after a 15.8% jump Tuesday, following Nvidia’s release of open-source quantum AI models. CEO Alan Baratz promoted D-Wave as a commercial quantum player at Washington events, while a new bearish note warned the stock trades ahead of fundamentals. IonQ and Rigetti also surged Tuesday. D-Wave reported 2025 revenue of $24.6 million and recent bookings over $32.8 million.
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Intel Corporation Hit by Fresh $3 Billion Patent Threat as Earnings Loom

Intel Corporation Hit by Fresh $3 Billion Patent Threat as Earnings Loom

A U.S. appeals court revived VLSI Technology’s patent case against Intel, overturning a 2024 ruling and sending the dispute back to a jury. Intel shares fell 2.1% to $63.81 but remain up 44% in April. The company faces a $10.32 billion loss in its foundry unit for 2025 and recently completed a $14.2 billion buyout of its Fab 34 stake. Intel reports first-quarter results April 23.
15 April 2026
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Uber’s $10 Billion Robotaxi Bet Marks Sharp Shift as Self-Driving Race Heats Up

Uber’s $10 Billion Robotaxi Bet Marks Sharp Shift as Self-Driving Race Heats Up

Uber has committed over $10 billion to robotaxis, with more than $7.5 billion for fleets and $2.5 billion for equity stakes in autonomous driving partners, according to the Financial Times. The company plans to launch robotaxi services in at least 28 cities by 2028 and has signed deals with Baidu, Rivian, and Lucid. Uber did not immediately comment on the reported figures.
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American Airlines Brings Electronic Boarding Gates to DFW This Summer in First Big U.S. Hub Rollout

American Airlines Brings Electronic Boarding Gates to DFW This Summer in First Big U.S. Hub Rollout

American Airlines will introduce electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport this summer, starting with the new Terminal C pier and expanding to Terminal A later in the year. The system, Dormakaba’s Argus Air XS, will automate boarding pass checks and meter passengers onto aircraft. DFW is American’s largest hub and the first major U.S. airport to deploy the technology at scale. The rollout follows a pilot last November.
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Snap Stock Jumps as Outlook Improves and 1,000 Job Cuts Back AI, Specs Push

Snap Stock Jumps as Outlook Improves and 1,000 Job Cuts Back AI, Specs Push

Snap expects $1.529 billion in Q1 revenue and $233 million in adjusted EBITDA, ahead of its May 6 earnings call. The company will cut about 1,000 jobs, or 16% of staff, and close over 300 open roles, aiming to lower annualized costs by $500 million by late 2026. Shares rose 8.74% Tuesday and gained over 5% premarket Wednesday. Snap also signed a multi-year deal with Qualcomm for AR glasses using Snapdragon XR chips.
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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.
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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.
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Stock Market Today

  • Heavy Options Trading in ON Semiconductor, Roblox, Burlington Stores
    April 23, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT. ON Semiconductor (ON) saw options trading volume of 54,628 contracts, nearly 62.4% of its average daily volume, driven by strong demand for the $115 call expiring May 2026. Roblox (RBLX) traded 51,367 option contracts, about 61.5% of typical daily share volume, with notable activity in the $55 put expiring April 2026. Burlington Stores (BURL) recorded 3,977 contracts, representing 61.4% of average daily trading volume, centered on the $270 put expiring May 2026. These option volumes signal significant investor interest and potential positioning ahead of future market movements.

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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

23 April 2026
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.
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

23 April 2026
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.
Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes

Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes

23 April 2026
Figma will report first-quarter results on May 14 after U.S. markets close, amid rising competition from AI-driven rivals like Anthropic and Adobe. Director Mamoon Hamid will not seek re-election, and Anthropic’s Mike Krieger resigned from the board April 14. Figma projected 2026 revenue above analyst estimates in February, but warned in filings that AI tools could pressure growth and margins. CEO Dylan Field controls 72.3% of voting power.
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