Today: 22 June 2026

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.
16 April 2026
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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.
16 April 2026
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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 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
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Norse Atlantic Cancels All LAX Summer Flights as Fuel Costs Force Los Angeles Retreat

Norse Atlantic Cancels All LAX Summer Flights as Fuel Costs Force Los Angeles Retreat

Norse Atlantic Airways has canceled all planned summer flights from Los Angeles to London Gatwick, Paris, and Rome, citing surging jet fuel costs. The airline launched a $110 million rights issue, secured a $70 million bridge loan, and withdrew its 2026 outlook. Routes disappeared from booking systems on April 14. Norse had been the only scheduled operator on the Gatwick-Los Angeles route.
16 April 2026
S&P 500 Hits Record High as Iran Deal Hopes, Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street

S&P 500 Hits Record High as Iran Deal Hopes, Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street

The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,022.95 and the Nasdaq at 24,016.02 on Wednesday, erasing losses from the March selloff tied to the Feb. 28 conflict. Bank of America reported $8.6 billion in first-quarter net income, up 17%, while Morgan Stanley posted record revenue. Talks between Washington and Tehran raised hopes for easing oil supply fears, but Brent crude stayed elevated at $94.93 a barrel.
16 April 2026
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Tesla’s U.S. Solar Bet Faces China Export Threat as Energy Arm Becomes More Profitable Than Cars

Tesla’s U.S. Solar Bet Faces China Export Threat as Energy Arm Becomes More Profitable Than Cars

China is considering export restrictions on advanced solar-manufacturing equipment to the U.S., potentially affecting Tesla’s plans for new factories, sources told Reuters. Tesla aims to buy $2.9 billion in solar-panel equipment from China and expand U.S. solar production. China produces over 80% of global solar panel components. No final decision has been made, and consultations remain preliminary.
16 April 2026
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Hims & Hers Stock Surges as FDA Reopens Peptide Rules, Shifting Focus Beyond GLP-1 Drama

Hims & Hers Stock Surges as FDA Reopens Peptide Rules, Shifting Focus Beyond GLP-1 Drama

Hims & Hers Health shares rose 14% to $24.29 after the FDA said it will review restrictions on several peptides, including BPC-157 and TB-500. The agency set a July advisory meeting and will remove some peptides from its safety-risk list within a week. Hims, which acquired a California peptide facility last year, reported $2.35 billion in 2025 revenue and 2.511 million subscribers.
15 April 2026
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Microsoft Stock Rebound Gains Steam Ahead of April 29 Earnings as Azure, Copilot Demand Firms Up

Microsoft Stock Rebound Gains Steam Ahead of April 29 Earnings as Azure, Copilot Demand Firms Up

Microsoft shares climbed 4.5% Wednesday after Barron's cited a KeyBanc survey showing rising enterprise demand for Azure and Copilot. Nearly half of surveyed IT executives now use Copilot, and 85% plan to boost Azure spending. Microsoft reports fiscal Q3 results April 29. Azure grew 39% last quarter, with guidance for 37–38% growth this period.
15 April 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) Buys $1 Billion More Bitcoin as STRC Funding Pushes Holdings Near 800,000 BTC

Strategy (MSTR) Buys $1 Billion More Bitcoin as STRC Funding Pushes Holdings Near 800,000 BTC

Strategy bought 13,927 bitcoin for about $1 billion last week, funding the purchase entirely with sales of its STRC preferred stock, according to an April 13 filing. The company now holds 780,897 BTC, bought at an average $71,902 each. No common stock was sold during the period. STRC volume rose to 15.7 million shares on April 14, trading near $100 ahead of the April 15 dividend record date.
15 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

European natural gas prices dropped 4.5% Wednesday, with the Dutch TTF contract at 41.4 euros/MWh, after recent highs driven by Gulf supply fears. Brussels warned a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger new spikes. Tanker traffic remains low despite signs of easing tensions with Iran. Italy’s Edison secured seven U.S. LNG cargoes after Qatar canceled shipments, while buyers look to Canada for future supply.
15 April 2026
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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Holds Near One-Month Low, but Spring Buyers Stay on the Sidelines

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Holds Near One-Month Low, but Spring Buyers Stay on the Sidelines

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovered near a four-week low Wednesday, with Mortgage News Daily reporting 6.32%, up 0.01 point. Refinance applications jumped 5.1% last week as rates eased, but purchase applications fell 1%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Builder sentiment dropped to a seven-month low. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.278% amid Middle East tensions.
15 April 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $74,000 After $76,000 Test as ETF Inflows Snap Back

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $74,000 After $76,000 Test as ETF Inflows Snap Back

Bitcoin traded at $74,395 Wednesday afternoon, after briefly topping $76,000 Tuesday. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $411.4 million in inflows Tuesday, reversing Monday’s $291 million outflow. Goldman Sachs filed for a new bitcoin ETF, and corporate purchases resumed, with Strategy buying nearly $1 billion in bitcoin. The FCA launched a consultation on crypto platform rules as geopolitical tensions continued to influence markets.
15 April 2026
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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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Stock Market Today

  • Legal & General Shares Deliver 44.4% Total Return Over Five Years
    June 22, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT. Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) shares rose modestly by 6.4% in price over five years, from 267p to 284p. Including dividends, shareholders received a total of 101.31p per share, boosting returns to 44.4%, or about 7.6% annually. This total return surpasses typical cash savings and aligns with UK market averages. However, it trails significantly behind other FTSE 100 stocks like HSBC and BAE Systems, which gained over 250%, and growth stocks such as Nvidia with 1,000% gains. Despite a high dividend yield, Legal & General's returns highlight that dividend income alone does not guarantee superior investment performance.

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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 22.06.2026

22 June 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 22, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT Legal & General Shares Deliver 44.4% Total Return Over Five Years June 22, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT. Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) shares rose modestly by 6.4% in price over five years, from 267p to 284p. Including dividends, shareholders received a total of 101.31p per share, boosting returns to 44.4%, or about 7.6% annually. This total return surpasses typical cash savings and aligns with UK market averages. However, it trails significantly behind other FTSE 100 stocks like HSBC and BAE Systems, which gained over 250%,
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) Slides 10% as Nasdaq-100 Exit Nears

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) Slides 10% as Nasdaq-100 Exit Nears

22 June 2026
Cognizant shares plunged 10.49% to $43.70, erasing $2.4 billion in equity value—more than its $2 billion 2026 buyback target—after Accenture’s narrowed growth outlook, a Berenberg downgrade, and looming Nasdaq-100 removal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied; investors now eye Q2 guidance as the next key test.
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