Today: 30 April 2026

AMD stock rises after ‘sold out’ server-chip call, with tariffs and earnings in view

AMD stock rises after ‘sold out’ server-chip call, with tariffs and earnings in view

AMD shares rose 3.3% to $230.96 early Thursday, tracking gains in chip stocks after TSMC’s upbeat spending forecast. KeyBanc upgraded AMD to “overweight,” citing tight 2026 server CPU supply and potential price hikes. Investors await AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings and are watching for impacts from new U.S. tariffs on advanced AI chips.
Broadcom (AVGO) stock rebounds on Wells Fargo upgrade as China’s VMware ban clouds the week

Broadcom (AVGO) stock rebounds on Wells Fargo upgrade as China’s VMware ban clouds the week

Broadcom shares rose 1.7% to $345.74 Thursday after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $430. The move followed a 4% drop Wednesday after China reportedly ordered firms to stop using U.S. cybersecurity software, including VMware. RBC Capital began coverage with a $370 target, citing strong AI chip demand but uncertainty around future deals. Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings also lifted chip stocks overnight.
15 January 2026
Apple stock steadies after India’s final App Store antitrust warning — what AAPL investors watch next

Apple stock steadies after India’s final App Store antitrust warning — what AAPL investors watch next

Apple shares rose 0.1% after India’s antitrust regulator warned it may proceed without the company’s input in a long-running App Store probe. A Delhi High Court hearing is set for Jan. 27. India is also considering rules that would force phone makers to share source code and device logs. Apple has not commented on the regulator’s warning or the security proposal.
15 January 2026
Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.4% to $615.52 Thursday after the company cut about 1,500 jobs in its Reality Labs unit, shifting investment from metaverse projects to AI and wearables. Earthjustice urged regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion Louisiana data center deal, citing a lease arrangement that could let Meta exit with minimal cost. Wikimedia Foundation announced licensing deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon for AI training.
Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia shares fell 1.5% to $183.14 early Thursday after reports that Chinese customs were told to block the company’s H200 AI chips. Washington has authorized H200 exports to China with new conditions, including third-party testing and tariffs. Chinese tech firms were reportedly advised not to buy the chips unless necessary. Investors await further guidance and Nvidia’s earnings on February 25.
15 January 2026
Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday after Switzerland’s competition commission opened a preliminary probe into its licensing fees. The Invesco QQQ dropped 1%. Microsoft said it would cooperate with Swiss regulators. Investors are watching for AI-related expenses and new licensing deals ahead of Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only, with earnings looming

Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only, with earnings looming

Tesla shares fell 1.8% to $439.20 Thursday morning after CEO Elon Musk said the Full Self-Driving feature will shift to a $99/month subscription model, ending the $8,000 purchase option after Feb. 14. The move comes as U.S. regulators investigate 2.88 million Teslas with FSD. Tesla also agreed to mediation in a federal lawsuit over alleged workplace harassment at its Fremont plant.
Goldman Sachs Q4 2025 earnings: $4.31B equities haul, Apple Card hit, dividend raised — where GS stands now

Goldman Sachs Q4 2025 earnings: $4.31B equities haul, Apple Card hit, dividend raised — where GS stands now

Goldman Sachs reported fourth-quarter equities net revenues up 25% to $4.31 billion, while investment banking fees also rose 25% to $2.58 billion. Platform Solutions posted a $1.68 billion revenue loss after marking down the Apple Card portfolio. Net earnings for the quarter reached $4.62 billion. The bank raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 per share and returned $16.78 billion to shareholders in 2025.
15 January 2026
Bank of America stock slides before the bell after earnings — what traders watch next

Bank of America stock slides before the bell after earnings — what traders watch next

Bank of America shares fell 3.7% to $52.48 in Thursday premarket trading, extending losses after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts. The drop comes as investors weigh Federal Reserve rate uncertainty and a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The bank reported $7.6 billion in net income and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. U.S. jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 198,000 last week, below expectations.
Amazon stock dips despite new AWS Europe “sovereign cloud” push

Amazon stock dips despite new AWS Europe “sovereign cloud” push

Amazon shares fell 2.5% to $236.65 early Thursday after AWS launched a Europe-only “sovereign cloud” and the company said it would appeal an Italian antitrust fine. The new cloud service will operate separately from U.S. regions, with its first data center under construction in Germany. Investors remain cautious amid legal risks and lack of details on customer adoption.
Denison Mines stock pops again as new price-target data lands and Phoenix permit clock ticks

Denison Mines stock pops again as new price-target data lands and Phoenix permit clock ticks

Denison Mines shares rose about 4% in U.S. premarket trading Thursday, reaching $3.49. The average one-year price target increased to $3.69, according to Nasdaq.com. Investors are watching for federal approval to begin construction at Denison’s Phoenix uranium project in Saskatchewan. Denison’s cash and investments total over $700 million as of September 2025.
Taylor Wimpey stock swings after 2026 margin warning as traders look to March results

Taylor Wimpey stock swings after 2026 margin warning as traders look to March results

Taylor Wimpey warned its 2026 operating margin will fall below the 11% forecast for 2025 and cut its 2025 profit outlook to about £420 million. Shares closed down 0.1% at 103.8p after an earlier 5% drop. The company cited weaker demand, especially from first-time buyers, and softer pricing on bulk deals. Investors are watching spring demand and full-year guidance due March 5.
Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

New York State plans to start repairs on five bridges over Route 33 in Buffalo and Cheektowaga as early as spring 2027, officials told residents at a public meeting Wednesday. The project will require off-site detours during some phases. Work includes replacing bridge bearings, rails, and fences, and sealing concrete. The state is gathering public feedback ahead of construction.
15 January 2026
Boston Scientific’s $14.5B Penumbra buy: $374-a-share deal lifts PEN stock before the open

Boston Scientific’s $14.5B Penumbra buy: $374-a-share deal lifts PEN stock before the open

Boston Scientific will acquire Penumbra for about $14.5 billion, offering $374 per share in cash and stock. Penumbra shares rose more than 13% premarket, with the bid representing a 19.3% premium to the previous close. The deal expands Boston Scientific’s reach in catheter-based clot removal and neurovascular devices. Penumbra CEO Adam Elsesser will join Boston Scientific’s board.
15 January 2026
Unity stock ticks up in premarket after sharp slide as Feb. 11 earnings date lands

Unity stock ticks up in premarket after sharp slide as Feb. 11 earnings date lands

Unity Software shares rose about 1% to $42.45 in premarket trading Thursday, recovering part of an 8% drop from the previous session. The company said it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings before the market opens on Feb. 11. Trading volume surged Wednesday as the stock hit an intraday low of $40.76. Investors await new guidance amid recent volatility.

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  • Wheat Prices Mixed as Month-End Profit Taking Hits Markets
    April 30, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT. Wheat futures softened on Wednesday as month-end profit taking began early. Chicago SRW contracts saw slight declines, while Minneapolis spring wheat posted modest gains. Kansas City HRW futures edged higher except May, which fell before the first notice day. Traders await Thursday's Export Sales report, forecasting smaller old crop sales between 0-300,000 MT. USDA agricultural attachés forecast lower 2026/27 wheat crops for Australia (down 6 million metric tons) and Canada (down 3.8 million metric tons), influencing market sentiment. May 2026 Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat closed at $6.42 1/4, down 6 3/4 cents. Market watchers remain cautious amid these production estimates and seasonal sales data expectations.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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30 April 2026
OCBC will pay a total dividend of S$0.58 per share in May, including a S$0.16 special dividend. UOB declared a final dividend of S$0.71 per share despite lower net interest income. ST Engineering reported higher revenue and profit, with a S$0.23 per share dividend. Jardine Matheson raised its annual dividend 4% to US$2.35 per share, payable mid-May.
Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
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