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ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,200.9 on Monday, led by sharp gains in energy stocks after oil prices surged on Middle East tensions. Financials dropped 1.8%, their worst session since November, while gold miners hit record highs. Magellan Financial announced a full buyout of Barrenjoey Capital Partners for A$1.62 billion. RBA Governor Michele Bullock is set to speak Tuesday ahead of key economic data releases.

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  • Voyager Technologies (VOYG) Jumps 8.8% Amid NASA Partnership and Growth Prospects
    April 17, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT. Voyager Technologies (VOYG) surged 8.8% to $32.54 on strong volume, driven by its new NASA agreement for the seventh Private Astronaut Mission to the International Space Station. This deal positions Voyager to expand its role in commercial spaceflight and supports NASA's shift toward private sector operations in low-Earth orbit. The company's global footprint grows through its VISTA science park and partnership with Obuda University, enhancing access to space-based research. Despite projected quarterly losses of $0.71 per share, revenue is expected to increase 26% year-over-year to $43.49 million. However, earnings estimate revisions have declined 23.3% in the past month, signaling caution. Voyager holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), reflecting balanced outlook amid sector growth.

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XRP Price Today: XRP Climbs to $1.44 as ETF Inflows, Risk-On Mood Lift Ripple-Linked Token

XRP Price Today: XRP Climbs to $1.44 as ETF Inflows, Risk-On Mood Lift Ripple-Linked Token

17 April 2026
XRP climbed to about $1.44 in early New York trading Friday, up 2.5% in 24 hours with turnover over $4 billion, outpacing bitcoin and ether. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs saw $17 million in net inflows on April 15, the highest since February. Ripple announced a partnership with Kyobo Life Insurance for Korea’s first tokenised government bond settlement project. XRP remains about 60% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

17 April 2026
Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
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