Today: 15 May 2026

XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds

XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds

XRP traded at $1.43 Friday after GraniteShares postponed its 3x leveraged XRP ETF launch to May 7. U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $3.89 million in inflows on April 23, all from Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ fund, with cumulative net inflows at $1.28 billion. XRP remains fourth among cryptocurrencies by market value, holding near the mid-$1.40s despite steady ETF demand.
24 April 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Nears $107 as Hormuz Tensions Hit US and World Markets

Oil Price Today: Brent Nears $107 as Hormuz Tensions Hit US and World Markets

Brent crude rose above $106 a barrel and WTI neared $97 on Friday as renewed military tension in the Strait of Hormuz drove oil toward weekly gains of over 15%. U.S. crude inventories increased by 1.9 million barrels, but gasoline and distillate stocks fell sharply. President Trump ordered U.S. forces to target Iranian boats after new confrontations in the strait. Talks between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
24 April 2026
Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $4,685.23 an ounce Friday, heading for its first weekly drop in five weeks as surging oil prices and a stronger dollar pressured bullion. Brent crude traded above $106 after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Silver fell 1% to $74.64, platinum lost 1.4% to $1,977.47. Indian gold premiums hit a 10-week high on tighter supply.
24 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 172 points early Friday, driven by Intel’s strong forecast, while Dow futures slipped 58 points as oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Intel shares jumped 19% after projecting second-quarter revenue above estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 5.09% Thursday, its steepest drop since January. Consumer sentiment data is due at 10 a.m. ET.
24 April 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

Indian shares fell sharply Friday, with the Sensex down over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 slipping below 23,900 as oil prices climbed and technology stocks weakened. Brent crude rose to $106 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. J.P. Morgan and HSBC downgraded Indian equities, citing high valuations and earnings risks. The rupee’s real effective exchange rate hit its lowest in more than a decade.
24 April 2026
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ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

Australian shares fell for a fourth straight session Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.1% to 8,786.5. Suncorp rose 4.9% after announcing new reinsurance cover, while IGO plunged 17.3% on lower production guidance for Greenbushes spodumene. Brent crude traded above $105 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Investors favored energy and utilities as basic materials and real estate lagged.
24 April 2026
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FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks

FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks

The FTSE 100 fell 0.35% to 10,419.95 in early London trading after four losing sessions, pressured by higher oil prices and new U.S. tariff threats. Brent crude traded above $105 as the U.S.-Iran standoff continued. UK March retail sales rose 0.7%, but most gains came from fuel buying. BP and Shell rose, while Mondi dropped 5.44% after reporting a 27% profit decline.
24 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 24.04.2026

Old Republic International closed at $39.90, below its estimated fair value of $42.50. The company is focusing on digitalization and AI to improve efficiency and margins. Risks include volatility in title insurance and weaker real estate activity. Market sentiment is mixed as investors assess growth prospects and challenges.
24 April 2026
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Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
24 April 2026
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SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
24 April 2026
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MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

MaxLinear forecast second-quarter revenue of $160 million to $170 million, well above Wall Street’s estimate of $137.1 million. First-quarter revenue rose 43% to $137.2 million, driven by demand for optical products in AI data centers. Shares surged over 23% to $42.47 in after-hours trading. Infrastructure revenue jumped 136% from a year earlier, becoming the company’s largest segment.
24 April 2026
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Comfort Systems USA Stock Jumps After Profit More Than Doubles On Data Center Demand

Comfort Systems USA Stock Jumps After Profit More Than Doubles On Data Center Demand

Comfort Systems USA reported first-quarter net income of $370.4 million, more than double last year’s $169.3 million, as revenue surged 56.5% to $2.87 billion on strong demand from technology-sector projects, especially data centers. Backlog climbed to $12.45 billion. Shares rose $52.18 to $1,773.91 in late trading. The board raised the quarterly dividend to 80 cents a share.
24 April 2026
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American Express Earnings Beat Shows Wealthy Cardholders Still Spending — But AXP Stock Drops

American Express Earnings Beat Shows Wealthy Cardholders Still Spending — But AXP Stock Drops

American Express posted first-quarter earnings per share of $4.28, beating LSEG estimates, as billed business hit $428 billion and FX-adjusted spending rose 9%. Net income climbed 15% to $2.97 billion, with revenue up 11% to $18.91 billion. The company kept its 2026 revenue and profit outlook unchanged. Shares fell despite the profit beat, as investors noted flat guidance and signs of weaker travel spending.
24 April 2026
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AMD Stock Brushes $320 After Stifel Call, With May 5 Earnings Now the Real Test

AMD Stock Brushes $320 After Stifel Call, With May 5 Earnings Now the Real Test

AMD shares touched $319.71 Thursday before retreating to $305.33, valuing the company at about $501 billion. The move comes ahead of first-quarter results on May 5, as investors watch for revenue from major AI chip deals with Meta and OpenAI. Stifel raised its price target to $320, citing strong AI demand and new products. AMD reported record Q4 revenue in February, with data-center sales up 39%.
23 April 2026
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Applied Digital stock rises after $7.5 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler. (SEC)

Applied Digital stock rises after $7.5 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler. (SEC)

Applied Digital signed a 15-year, $7.5 billion lease with an unnamed U.S. hyperscaler for 300 megawatts at its Delta Forge 1 data center in Louisiana, sending shares up 12% to $36.35. The deal lifts total contracted lease revenue above $23 billion and adds a third hyperscale tenant. Initial operations at Delta Forge 1 are expected in mid-2027. The company also plans up to $600 million in new financing for expansion.
23 April 2026
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Expedia Stock Sinks After Former Snap CFO Derek Andersen Takes Finance Job Before Earnings

Expedia Stock Sinks After Former Snap CFO Derek Andersen Takes Finance Job Before Earnings

Expedia Group named former Snap CFO Derek Andersen as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11. Shares fell 5.4% after the announcement. Outgoing CFO Scott Schenkel will remain through the May 7 earnings call and depart May 16. Andersen’s pay package includes a $1 million salary, $2.5 million signing bonus, and $17 million in restricted stock units.
23 April 2026
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SolarEdge Stock Jumps as Bigger Battery Bet Puts Its Turnaround to the Test

SolarEdge Stock Jumps as Bigger Battery Bet Puts Its Turnaround to the Test

SolarEdge Technologies shares rose over 11% to $47.36 Thursday, pushing its market value to about $2.8 billion and outpacing other solar stocks. The company reported 2025 revenue of $1.18 billion, up 31%, but posted a net loss of $405.4 million. SolarEdge launched a 197 kWh battery system for commercial use in Europe and Asia. Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus “Reduce” rating, with an average target price of $29.90.
23 April 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • American Rare Earths Shows Strong Cash Position to Support Growth Plans
    May 15, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT. American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) holds AU$26 million in cash with zero debt as of December 2025, providing a 2.3-year cash runway based on its AU$12 million annual cash burn. Despite a 23% increase in cash burn over the past year, the company's strong cash position gives it a prudent runway to support its early-stage growth without immediate funding concerns. With a market capitalization of AU$236 million, American Rare Earths appears well-positioned to raise further capital if needed to continue its growth trajectory.

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