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U.S. Stock Market Week Ahead: Jobs Report, Fed Split and Earnings Could Test Wall Street’s Record Run

U.S. Stock Market Week Ahead: Jobs Report, Fed Split and Earnings Could Test Wall Street’s Record Run

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, rising 0.29% and 0.89% respectively, while the Dow slipped 0.31%. April saw the S&P 500 gain over 10% and the Nasdaq jump more than 15%. Over 100 S&P 500 companies report earnings this week, with first-quarter profit growth tracking at 27.8%. The Federal Reserve kept rates steady last week amid policy division over inflation and growth.
3 May 2026
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US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

The U.S. dollar fell Thursday after first-quarter GDP growth missed forecasts and core inflation accelerated, complicating the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The Dollar Index dropped 0.59% to 98.33, with the dollar hitting session lows against the yen after Japanese officials hinted at intervention. The Fed held rates steady Wednesday but showed division over future cuts. U.S. GDP grew at a 2.0% annualized rate, while core PCE inflation jumped to 4.3%.
30 April 2026
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US Stock Market Before the Open Today: Oil Shock, Fed Split and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally on Trial

US Stock Market Before the Open Today: Oil Shock, Fed Split and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally on Trial

U.S. stock futures fell early Thursday as Brent crude hit its highest level since March 2022, driven by concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in its most divided vote since 1992, shifting focus to inflation risks. Alphabet and Amazon posted strong cloud earnings, while Meta’s increased spending highlighted pressure in the sector.
30 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Alphabet Jump Splits Big Tech as Fed Divide and Oil Shock Bite

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Alphabet Jump Splits Big Tech as Fed Divide and Oil Shock Bite

Alphabet shares jumped over 7% after reporting 22% revenue growth and a 63% surge in Google Cloud sales. Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta all fell in after-hours trading despite beating some estimates, as investors scrutinized AI spending and capex forecasts. The Dow lost 0.57% in regular trading. The Federal Reserve held rates steady in a divided vote, citing persistent inflation.
30 April 2026
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Dow Drops as Fed Split and Oil Surge Put Big Tech’s $10 Trillion AI Test on the Line

Dow Drops as Fed Split and Oil Surge Put Big Tech’s $10 Trillion AI Test on the Line

Wall Street’s April rally paused Wednesday as the Fed held rates steady in a split decision and oil surged, with Brent crude up 7.34%. The Dow fell 0.56%, S&P 500 slipped 0.04%, and Nasdaq edged up 0.05%. The Fed’s vote was its most divided since 1992, with eight officials backing the hold and one calling for an immediate cut. Investors awaited earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta.
29 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Just Fell for a Third Day as the Fed and Iran War Shake Markets

Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Just Fell for a Third Day as the Fed and Iran War Shake Markets

Gold settled 1.02% lower at $4,545.20 an ounce Wednesday, its lowest since March 30, as traders weighed Federal Reserve rate policy and inflation risks from the Iran war. Spot gold touched a one-month low, while silver, platinum, and palladium also fell. Brent crude neared $119 a barrel and Treasury yields rose. The World Gold Council reported Q1 global gold demand up 2% year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes.
29 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Slides as Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally to the Test

US Stock Market Today: Dow Slides as Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally to the Test

The Dow fell 0.59%, S&P 500 dropped 0.24%, and Nasdaq slipped 0.31% as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Brent crude climbed to $118.63, up 6.62%. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.394%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.8%.
29 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slides as AI Selloff Hits Nvidia, Fed and Oil Risks Loom

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slides as AI Selloff Hits Nvidia, Fed and Oil Risks Loom

The Nasdaq fell 1.44% by midday Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Dow, after a Wall Street Journal report said OpenAI missed internal targets. Nvidia, AMD, and Oracle dropped sharply as investors questioned AI spending. Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. The S&P 500 information technology sector lost 2.2%.
28 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: The $4,700 Rally Faces Its First Big Fed Test

Gold Price Today: The $4,700 Rally Faces Its First Big Fed Test

Gold dropped below $4,700 an ounce Monday, with spot prices down 0.6% at $4,682.13 and June futures settling at $4,693.70. Uncertainty over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the Fed’s rate outlook weighed on the market. Analysts raised their 2026 gold forecast to a record $4,916, but technical signals pointed to fading momentum. Silver, platinum, and palladium also declined.
28 April 2026
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Nasdaq Pullback Deepens As AI Rally Runs Into Big Tech Earnings, Fed Decision And Oil Shock

Nasdaq Pullback Deepens As AI Rally Runs Into Big Tech Earnings, Fed Decision And Oil Shock

The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4% to 24,738.40 Monday after hitting a record, as investors braced for major Big Tech earnings and tracked new OpenAI-linked AI deals. Brent crude jumped 2.44% to $107.90 following stalled U.S.-Iran talks. Microsoft shares dipped after OpenAI ended its exclusive cloud partnership. Qualcomm rose on reports of OpenAI smartphone chip plans.
27 April 2026
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Fed Week Ahead: Powell’s Possible Exit Turns a No-Change Meeting Into a Rate-Cut Cliffhanger

Fed Week Ahead: Powell’s Possible Exit Turns a No-Change Meeting Into a Rate-Cut Cliffhanger

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday, as inflation risks rise from higher oil prices and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Chair Jerome Powell may lead his final policy meeting, with markets watching for signals on future hikes. Key GDP and PCE inflation data are due Thursday morning. Investors currently see little chance of a rate cut this year.
27 April 2026
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US Stock Futures Today: Oil Spike Tests Wall Street Rally Before Fed and Big Tech Earnings

US Stock Futures Today: Oil Spike Tests Wall Street Rally Before Fed and Big Tech Earnings

U.S. stock futures slipped early Monday as oil prices jumped nearly 3% following stalled U.S.-Iran talks, with Brent crude hitting $108.5 a barrel. Dow E-minis fell 0.13%, S&P 500 E-minis dropped 0.08%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis edged down 0.05%. Investors await major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision this week. 81.3% of S&P 500 firms reporting so far have beaten profit estimates.
27 April 2026
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

Dow futures fell early Monday as oil prices climbed and investors braced for earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, along with a Federal Reserve policy decision and major economic reports. On Friday, the Dow slipped 0.2% to 49,230.71, lagging behind record closes for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Brent crude topped $101 a barrel amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
27 April 2026
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US Bond Market’s Fed Week Starts With Yields Rising as Oil Shock Lingers

US Bond Market’s Fed Week Starts With Yields Rising as Oil Shock Lingers

U.S. Treasury yields climbed early Monday, with the two-year at 3.798% and the 10-year at 4.323%, as oil hovered near $108 a barrel and Middle East tensions persisted. The Fed begins its policy meeting Tuesday, with traders watching for signals on rates. The Treasury is auctioning $69 billion in two-year notes and $70 billion in five-year notes. Eurozone, UK, and Japanese bond yields also rose ahead of central bank decisions.
27 April 2026
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Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold steadied near $4,715 an ounce Monday, with traders watching U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. Oil prices above $100 a barrel have fueled inflation fears, complicating gold’s outlook as higher rates could weigh on non-yielding assets. Brent crude rose to $106.68. Iran reportedly sent the U.S. a proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, but markets remained cautious.
27 April 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $75,000 as Fed Doubts Stall a Fresh Rally

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $75,000 as Fed Doubts Stall a Fresh Rally

Bitcoin fell 1.7% to about $74,985 on Tuesday after briefly nearing $77,000, as traders responded to signals the Federal Reserve may not cut rates soon. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw strong inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT fund attracting $906 million last week. Iran’s uncertainty over Gulf peace talks and oil price concerns weighed on risk assets. Ether dropped 1.4% to $2,296.
21 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Slip as Oil Jumps and Fed Uncertainty Caps Rally

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Slip as Oil Jumps and Fed Uncertainty Caps Rally

The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to 7,086.48 Tuesday afternoon as rising oil prices and Treasury yields erased early gains. Brent crude climbed again after a 5.6% jump Monday, following U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions. UnitedHealth raised its full-year outlook, and Amazon pledged up to $25 billion in Anthropic. March retail sales rose 1.7%, the biggest increase in a year.
21 April 2026
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US Stock Market Week Ahead: Record S&P 500 Rally Faces Iran Risk, Tesla Earnings and Fed Hearing

US Stock Market Week Ahead: Record S&P 500 Rally Faces Iran Risk, Tesla Earnings and Fed Hearing

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, but the Strait of Hormuz remained shut Sunday after Iran reversed its reopening, with new U.S.-Iran talks set for Monday in Pakistan. Nearly one-fifth of S&P 500 companies report earnings this week, including Tesla, Boeing, and Intel. Two vessels came under fire in the Strait Saturday, and U.S. gasoline prices average $4.05 a gallon.
19 April 2026
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Figma Stock Slides as Anthropic’s Claude Design Deepens Valuation Debate, Adobe Faces AI Scrutiny

Figma Stock Slides as Anthropic’s Claude Design Deepens Valuation Debate, Adobe Faces AI Scrutiny

Janet Yellen accused Donald Trump of undermining Federal Reserve independence, warning of unprecedented threats as Kevin Warsh heads into a contentious Senate confirmation. Trump vowed to fire Jerome Powell if he remains after his term ends May 15. Warsh’s nomination faces opposition from both parties, including ethics concerns over his financial disclosures. Bitcoin rose 4.5% to $77,447 amid broader market relief after Iran signaled the Strait of Hormuz would stay open.
17 April 2026
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  • NIO Shares Decline Amid Mixed Valuation Signals After Recent Gains
    May 3, 2026, 1:26 PM EDT. Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO (NYSE:NIO) dipped 7.5% in the past day, following a 6.2% monthly decline after a strong 30.8% rally over three months. The stock closed at $5.91, valuing the company around $14.8 billion. Investor debate centers on whether NIO's current price underestimates its growth potential or fairly reflects risks including ongoing losses and fierce competition. The prevailing analyst narrative sets a fair value at $6.24, implying shares are 5.3% undervalued based on expected revenue growth and improved profitability. However, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model from Simply Wall St estimates fair value at $4.44, suggesting overvaluation. NIO remains a high-risk, high-reward play in the competitive electric vehicle space, with significant questions over its path to sustainable profitability.

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U.S. Stock Market Week Ahead: Jobs Report, Fed Split and Earnings Could Test Wall Street’s Record Run

U.S. Stock Market Week Ahead: Jobs Report, Fed Split and Earnings Could Test Wall Street’s Record Run

3 May 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, rising 0.29% and 0.89% respectively, while the Dow slipped 0.31%. April saw the S&P 500 gain over 10% and the Nasdaq jump more than 15%. Over 100 S&P 500 companies report earnings this week, with first-quarter profit growth tracking at 27.8%. The Federal Reserve kept rates steady last week amid policy division over inflation and growth.
Rigetti Computing Stock Faces May 11 Earnings Test as RGTI Quantum Rally Cools

Rigetti Computing Stock Faces May 11 Earnings Test as RGTI Quantum Rally Cools

3 May 2026
Rigetti Computing shares closed at $17.50 ahead of its first-quarter earnings report due May 11. The company recently launched its 108-qubit Cepheus-1-108Q system, now available via its cloud and Amazon Braket. Analysts expect a quarterly loss of 5 cents per share on $3.3 million revenue. Rigetti reported 2025 revenue of $7.1 million and a net loss of $216.2 million.
Arm Holdings Faces Fresh Malaysia Probe Heat Days Before Its Next Earnings Test

Arm Holdings Faces Fresh Malaysia Probe Heat Days Before Its Next Earnings Test

3 May 2026
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency has summoned former economy minister Rafizi Ramli for questioning over a $279 million government chip-design deal with Arm Holdings. Rafizi said he was called to appear May 4 in Putrajaya and could face criminal charges. The probe comes days before Arm’s May 6 earnings webcast. The deal, announced in March 2025, aimed to boost Malaysia’s chip-design sector.
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