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FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

The FTSE 100 rose 0.7% to 10,212.91 by 1104 GMT, as risk appetite improved after President Trump eased tariff threats against European NATO allies. Senior shares jumped 8.3% on a profit outlook upgrade, while Beazley fell 1% after rejecting a Zurich Insurance bid. JD Sports reported a 1.8% drop in like-for-like sales and warned of muted growth ahead.

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  • Corn Futures Rise Amid Strong Planting Progress and Global Demand
    April 29, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. Corn futures gained 2 to 5 cents across front months on Tuesday, supported by spillover strength from the wheat market. The national average Cash Corn price rose 2.75 cents to $4.28.25. U.S. planting progress reached 25%, outpacing the 5-year average by 6%. Key producing states like Illinois and Indiana led gains, while a few lagged behind normal pace. Emerged crop percentage also surpassed average by 3 points. International demand remains robust, with South Korea buying 60,000 metric tons and Taiwan seeking 65,000 metric tons in ongoing tenders. May 26 corn futures stood at $4.63, up 2.25 cents, signaling market attention on planting data and global purchases.

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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 29.04.2026

29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT Corn Futures Rise Amid Strong Planting Progress and Global Demand April 29, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. **Corn futures** gained 2 to 5 cents across front months on Tuesday, supported by spillover strength from the wheat market. The national average **Cash Corn** price rose 2.75 cents to $4.28.25. U.S. planting progress reached 25%, outpacing the 5-year average by 6%. Key producing states like Illinois and Indiana led gains, while a few lagged behind normal pace. Emerged crop percentage also surpassed average by 3 points. International demand
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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