Today: 30 April 2026

TSMC jolts Wall Street futures higher as chip stocks pop before the open

TSMC jolts Wall Street futures higher as chip stocks pop before the open

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose Thursday after TSMC reported record fourth-quarter profit and raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to up to $56 billion. Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA jumped 5% to 6% premarket. Oil prices slid over 4% after Trump eased rhetoric on Iran. Major banks warned a proposed cap on credit card interest rates could restrict consumer lending.
15 January 2026
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Gold price slips from record high as GLD stock dips premarket; miners in focus

Gold price slips from record high as GLD stock dips premarket; miners in focus

Gold-backed stocks and ETFs slipped in U.S. premarket trading Thursday as spot gold retreated 0.4% to $4,602.99 an ounce, off Wednesday’s record. SPDR Gold Shares fell 0.3% to $424.68, while Newmont and Agnico Eagle also edged lower. The pullback followed signals from Washington of easing geopolitical tensions and a delay in new tariffs. Traders await U.S. data and the late January Fed meeting for direction.
15 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

The FTSE 100 reached a new record on Thursday, rising 0.45% by mid-morning, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7%. Asset managers and banks led the advance, with Schroders and Ashmore posting strong results. Dunelm plunged 16.6% after warning on profits. Official data showed UK GDP grew 0.3% in November.
15 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV slips before the bell after record silver spike — what traders watch next

Silver price stock SLV slips before the bell after record silver spike — what traders watch next

SLV fell 2.5% to $82.44 in premarket trading Thursday after closing up 7.6% at $84.56 on Wednesday. Spot silver retreated to $89.97 from a record $93.57 as traders took profits. The pullback followed calmer geopolitical signals and a U.S. decision to delay mineral tariffs. U.S. jobless claims and import/export price data are due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
15 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures rose 0.06% early Thursday after TSMC projected strong growth and signaled plans to expand U.S. manufacturing. The Dow closed down 0.09% Wednesday, pressured by falling bank shares amid concerns over a proposed cap on credit-card rates. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets. Oil prices slid more than 2% in early Asian trading.
15 January 2026
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India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

Indian stock markets were closed Thursday for a local holiday after the Nifty 50 and Sensex each posted their eighth straight loss Wednesday, dragged by tariff worries and foreign investor outflows. Infosys raised its FY26 revenue-growth forecast despite a drop in net profit. Oil prices fell over 3% overnight. India’s wholesale prices rose 0.83% in December, beating expectations.
15 January 2026
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Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Three Grade 11 students from Oakville’s T.A. Blakelock High School have raised about $5,500 for a shark-repelling fishing net using recycled materials, electromagnets, and blue LEDs, the Halton District School Board said Thursday. Most funding came from a Rotary conference in Orillia. The team is seeking intellectual property protection and plans to test the net on the East Coast.
15 January 2026
Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom shares dropped 4.2% to $339.89 premarket after reports that China ordered local firms to stop using foreign cybersecurity software, including VMware. The directive targets over a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies, citing national security. Broadcom also announced a $4.5 billion senior notes offering and began redeeming some VMware-linked debt. The stock fell 4.15% Wednesday amid a broader tech selloff.
15 January 2026
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Lam Research stock pops before the open as analysts turn bullish ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock pops before the open as analysts turn bullish ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares rose 6.5% to $222.38 in premarket trading Thursday after new analyst coverage and price target hikes from Stifel and RBC Capital. Stifel cited over 40% growth in Lam’s 2025 system sales and raised its price target to $250, while RBC set a $260 target. Lam had dropped 2.6% Wednesday on heavy volume. Investors await Lam’s late January earnings for signs of broader demand.
15 January 2026
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Bank of America stock drops before the bell after earnings beat — what moves BAC next

Bank of America stock drops before the bell after earnings beat — what moves BAC next

Bank of America shares fell 3.7% to $52.48 in early premarket trading Thursday, despite beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts. The bank reported net income of $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share, and projected 2026 net interest income growth of 5% to 7%. Investors remain cautious amid policy risks tied to a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates.
15 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials shares rose 6.6% to $321.69 in premarket trading Thursday, rebounding from a nearly 1% drop Wednesday. The jump followed Taiwan Semiconductor’s strong profit and higher spending plans, along with new “Outperform” and “Buy” ratings from RBC Capital and Stifel. Lam Research and KLA also gained premarket. Applied Materials reports quarterly results Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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Twilio stock steadies in premarket after 5% drop as tech nerves linger

Twilio stock steadies in premarket after 5% drop as tech nerves linger

Twilio shares rose 1.7% to $124.92 in premarket trading Thursday after dropping 5.2% the previous day. The move followed a broader tech selloff Wednesday, with the Nasdaq down 1% as investors shifted to defensive sectors. Traders watched for major bank earnings and updates on U.S.-China chip restrictions. China reportedly drafted new rules on advanced AI chip purchases, but details remained unconfirmed.
15 January 2026
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Rivian stock slips in premarket after UBS turns bearish — what could move RIVN next

Rivian stock slips in premarket after UBS turns bearish — what could move RIVN next

Rivian shares dipped 0.2% to $17.47 premarket Thursday after falling 7.2% Wednesday, following UBS and Wolfe Research downgrades to Sell. Analysts cited concerns over the upcoming R2 launch and slowing deliveries, with Rivian’s 2025 output down 18% to 42,247 vehicles. Options trading spiked, and the company recalled nearly 20,000 vehicles over a safety issue linked to one minor injury.
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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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