Today: 7 April 2026

SPRC Rockets 59% After “Quantum Leap”: What Really Drove SciSparc’s Two‑Day Surge (Sept. 25–26) — And What Comes Next

SPRC Rockets 59% After “Quantum Leap”: What Really Drove SciSparc’s Two‑Day Surge (Sept. 25–26) — And What Comes Next

SciSparc shares jumped 59% to $6.09 on Sept. 25 after announcing a quantum-computing 3D protein-modeling initiative and plans for a new Israeli subsidiary. Trading volume spiked nearly 555-fold. The company also disclosed leadership changes and faces a court-ordered pause on its pending merger with AutoMax until Sept. 30.
26 September 2025
PSTV ERUPTS: UnitedHealthcare Backs Plus Therapeutics’ CNS Cancer Test—Stock Pops, Analysts Cheer, and the Real Winners Could Be Patients

PSTV ERUPTS: UnitedHealthcare Backs Plus Therapeutics’ CNS Cancer Test—Stock Pops, Analysts Cheer, and the Real Winners Could Be Patients

Plus Therapeutics’ CNSide Diagnostics signed a national agreement with UnitedHealthcare to cover its CNSide tumor cell test, effective Sept. 15, potentially reaching over 51 million members. PSTV shares surged about 60% premarket on Sept. 25 after the news. CNSide’s Houston lab secured CLIA accreditation the prior week. Plus Therapeutics also received $1.9 million in non-dilutive funding from CPRIT on Sept. 22.
NUAI Rockets Nearly 50% in a Day After AI Data‑Center Milestone—What Changed on Sept. 25–26 and What Could Break Next

NUAI Rockets Nearly 50% in a Day After AI Data‑Center Milestone—What Changed on Sept. 25–26 and What Could Break Next

New Era Energy & Digital (NASDAQ: NUAI) surged 49.8% to $1.38 on Sept. 25, trading 76.6 million shares after media coverage highlighted completion of Phase One engineering for its Texas Critical Data Centers JV. Pre-market quotes early Sept. 26 reached $1.86. The company faces a Nasdaq listing risk after a staff determination letter on Sept. 5. TCDC aims for 1 GW of AI data-center capacity with initial power targeted for early 2027.
26 September 2025
Tesla Phone 2025? Fresh Fact‑Checks, Starlink’s Mega Spectrum Deal — and Why There’s Still No ‘Model Pi’

Tesla Phone 2025? Fresh Fact‑Checks, Starlink’s Mega Spectrum Deal — and Why There’s Still No ‘Model Pi’

No Tesla phone exists, despite viral claims and repeated debunks by major outlets. Elon Musk has dismissed the idea, and Tesla’s latest plans mention no handset. SpaceX’s $17 billion EchoStar spectrum deal aims to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell service, fueling confusion with fake “Tesla phone” rumors. Another company, unrelated to Tesla, sells phones under the Tesla name.
26 September 2025
Forza Horizon 6 Speeds Into Japan – Release Window, New Features & Everything We Know

Forza Horizon 6 Goes Full Send: Japan Setting, 2026 Launch, ‘Biggest Map Yet,’ PS5 Post‑Launch—All the Breaking News From Sept 25–26, 2025

Forza Horizon 6 was revealed at Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast, confirming Japan as the setting and a 2026 release. The game launches first on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with PS5 to follow. Game Pass subscribers get day-one access. Early Instagram ads leaked the Japan location and release window hours before the official stream.
26 September 2025
Nintendo Shadow-Drops Fire Emblem Shadows – An Among Us-Style Fire Emblem Mobile RPG

Nintendo’s Surprise ‘Fire Emblem Shadows’ Drop: Why This Among Us‑Style Spin‑Off Could Rewire Nintendo’s Mobile Strategy

Nintendo released Fire Emblem Shadows, a free-to-start mobile spin-off, on September 25 for iOS and Android. The game mixes real-time tactics with social deduction, requiring players to identify a traitor among their team. Developed with Intelligent Systems and DeNA, it features a paid season pass and optional purchases. This is Nintendo’s first new mobile title in six years.
26 September 2025
Humberto Explodes Into a Hurricane: See the Track, Who’s at Risk This Weekend, and the Wild ‘Storm Dance’ That Could Change Everything

Humberto Explodes Into a Hurricane: See the Track, Who’s at Risk This Weekend, and the Wild ‘Storm Dance’ That Could Change Everything

Humberto became a Category 1 hurricane early Friday with 75 mph winds over the central Atlantic, moving northwest at 3 mph. The storm is forecast to reach major hurricane strength by Sunday, staying over open water but passing about 393 nautical miles south of Bermuda on Monday. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect. Large swells and dangerous rip currents are expected along parts of the U.S. East Coast next week.
26 September 2025
Nintendo Shake‑Up: Devon Pritchard Becomes First Woman to Lead Nintendo of America as Doug Bowser Retires; Satoru Shibata Installed as CEO

Nintendo Shake‑Up: Devon Pritchard Becomes First Woman to Lead Nintendo of America as Doug Bowser Retires; Satoru Shibata Installed as CEO

Devon Pritchard will become President and COO of Nintendo of America on Jan 1, 2026, succeeding Doug Bowser, who retires Dec 31, 2025. Satoru Shibata, former Nintendo of Europe president, will join as CEO while retaining his Kyoto roles. Pritchard is the first woman to lead NOA in its 45-year history. The changes come during the Switch 2 launch, which sold 3.5 million units in four days.
26 September 2025
AI Stocks on a Rollercoaster: Mega-Deals, Soaring Valuations & Bubble Jitters (Sept 25–26 Roundup)

AI Stocks on a Rollercoaster: Mega-Deals, Soaring Valuations & Bubble Jitters (Sept 25–26 Roundup)

Nvidia plans up to $100 billion in investments and chip supplies for OpenAI, fueling speculation of $500 billion in future sales. Oracle secured a $300 billion cloud contract with OpenAI and raised $18 billion in debt, but its stock fell 5% amid profit-taking. Major AI stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla, dropped as investors grew cautious. CoreWeave and Scale AI landed multi-billion dollar deals; Intel received $2 billion from SoftBank.
Global Commodities Soar as War, Weather & Tariffs Upend Markets (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Global Commodities Soar as War, Weather & Tariffs Upend Markets (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Oil hit a 7-week high after Russia halted most fuel exports, pushing Brent crude up 4% for the week and spiking global diesel prices. Gold peaked near $3,800/oz on safe-haven demand and trade tensions, while copper surged above $10,400/ton after a major Indonesian mine outage. Wheat rebounded on Black Sea conflict and weather risks. The U.S. and China escalated their trade war with new tariffs and export controls.
26 September 2025
Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Gold hovered near $3,750/oz Friday after hitting a record $3,790 earlier in the week, up over 40% in 2025. Silver surged above $45/oz for the first time since 2011, gaining 55% year-to-date. U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump fueled safe-haven flows. Platinum and palladium also climbed, while gold ETF inflows hit records in September.
Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

European stocks hit three-week lows Thursday, then rebounded Friday as the STOXX 600 fell 0.7% before rising 0.3%. U.S. President Trump’s new tariffs on drugs and trucks triggered a 2% drop in major pharma and truck stocks. The Bank of England warned on persistent UK inflation, while the ECB and Swiss National Bank held rates steady. Germany’s consumer confidence improved; Spain’s GDP beat forecasts.
Crypto’s 48-Hour Whirlwind: Market Bloodbath, Big Bank Bets, and $1M Bitcoin Prophecies (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Crypto’s 48-Hour Whirlwind: Market Bloodbath, Big Bank Bets, and $1M Bitcoin Prophecies (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Bitcoin fell below $109,000, hitting a one-month low as over $1.1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in 24 hours. Nine EU banks plan a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin by 2026, while U.S. lawmakers passed the GENIUS Act for stablecoins. Morgan Stanley will offer crypto trading to E*Trade clients in 2026. A DeFi hack on Sept. 24 wiped out $36 million from Griffin AI’s GAIN token.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Shocks the Flagship Scene: $840 ‘Battery Monster’ Adds a Second Rear Screen to Take on iPhone 17 Pro Max (Sept 26 Update)

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Shocks the Flagship Scene: $840 ‘Battery Monster’ Adds a Second Rear Screen to Take on iPhone 17 Pro Max (Sept 26 Update)

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max launches in China with a rear “Dynamic Back Display” for notifications, music, selfies, and mini-games. The phone features a 7,500 mAh battery, 100W wired charging, and debuts the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Leica-tuned triple 50MP cameras return, with a brighter 5× periscope on the Pro Max. Prices start at ¥5,999 (~$840); sales begin September 27.
26 September 2025
Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

U.S. stocks fell for a third straight session Thursday, with the Nasdaq down 0.5% to 22,384.70, erasing recent record highs. Strong economic data—including a Q2 GDP revision to 3.8% and lower jobless claims—pushed Treasury yields and the dollar higher, fueling doubts about near-term Fed rate cuts. Intel surged 9% on investment reports, while Oracle dropped 5% after a “Sell” rating. Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, rattling global pharma stocks.
Wall Street’s Wild 48 Hours: NYSE Hit by Fed Jitters, Tariff Shocks & Earnings Surprises

Wall Street’s Wild 48 Hours: NYSE Hit by Fed Jitters, Tariff Shocks & Earnings Surprises

U.S. stocks fell for a third straight session, with the Dow closing at 45,947 on Thursday and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each down about 0.5%. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, including 100% duties on imported branded pharmaceuticals, rattling global healthcare stocks. Weekly jobless claims dropped to 218,000, and Q2 GDP was revised up to 3.8%, dampening hopes for aggressive Fed rate cuts.
Cosmic Sky Show: Northern Lights, Shooting Stars & Space Spectacles Dazzle Sept. 26–27, 2025

Cosmic Sky Show: Northern Lights, Shooting Stars & Space Spectacles Dazzle Sept. 26–27, 2025

Earth’s magnetic field is settling after recent solar storms, but minor G1 geomagnetic storms remain possible Sept. 27 if a coronal hole stream arrives. A minor meteor shower, the Daytime Sextantids, peaks before dawn Sept. 27. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from California early Sept. 26, while China scheduled two classified Long March rocket launches Sept. 26–27. Saturn and Neptune are well-placed for night sky viewing.
26 September 2025
Launch Doubleheader and Lunar Revelations – Space News Roundup (Sept 25-26, 2025)

Launch Doubleheader and Lunar Revelations – Space News Roundup (Sept 25-26, 2025)

SpaceX and ULA launched Starlink and Amazon Kuiper satellites just hours apart on Sept. 25, with SpaceX flying three missions in about 41 hours. NASA’s Artemis II crew named their Orion spacecraft “Integrity” and confirmed a February 2026 Moon mission. Amazon’s Kuiper constellation reached 129 satellites; SpaceX’s Starlink now exceeds 8,400. NASA canceled seven Dream Chaser ISS cargo flights, converting the debut to a test mission.
26 September 2025

Stock Market Today

  • 12 Industrials Stocks Active in Tuesday's Trading Session
    April 7, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT. Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) and ClearSign Technologies led action among 12 industrial stocks moving during Tuesday's intraday session. The list includes notable gainers and losers within the sector, reflecting varied investor responses. These shifts occur amid broader market volatility and sector-specific developments. Benzinga's automated content engine compiled the update, underscoring active trading dynamics in industrial stocks today.
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