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  • S&P/TSX Composite Rises Nearly 400 Points as U.S. Markets Also Gain
    April 30, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT. Canada's S&P/TSX composite index climbed 393.41 points to 33,711.80 in late morning trading, driven by strength in base metal stocks. In the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 609.38 points to 49,471.19, while the S&P 500 rose 30.72 points to 7,166.67. The tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 43.78 points, closing at 24,717.02. The Canadian dollar strengthened to 73.45 cents U.S. versus 73.09 cents the previous day. Meanwhile, June crude oil futures slipped $1.95 to $104.93 per barrel, and June gold futures jumped $71.80, settling at $4,633.30 an ounce. The broad gains in North American equities reflect continued investor confidence across sectors amid shifting commodity prices.

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Social Security’s $4 Million Question: Can the S&P 500 Beat a 2033 Benefits Cliff?

Social Security’s $4 Million Question: Can the S&P 500 Beat a 2033 Benefits Cliff?

30 April 2026
A retiree’s claim that Social Security payroll taxes could have grown to $4 million in the S&P 500 has renewed debate over the system’s structure. The Social Security Administration projects its main trust fund will be depleted by 2033, with incoming revenue covering 77% of benefits. The fund invests only in government securities, not stocks. The payroll tax rate is set at 12.4% of earnings up to $184,500 in 2026.
Everspin Technologies Stock Surges After $40 Million Defense MRAM Deal Puts Growth Back in View

Everspin Technologies Stock Surges After $40 Million Defense MRAM Deal Puts Growth Back in View

30 April 2026
FatPipe shares jumped 18% to $2.92 Thursday after the company announced expanded access to its SD-WAN and cybersecurity products through public-sector procurement channels. The move follows a VeloCloud replacement program targeting customers of Arista Networks’ SD-WAN business. Trading volume reached 42.2 million shares. Investors remain cautious over execution and customer concentration risks.
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