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Silver price breaks $90 record as SLV and silver stocks brace for U.S. open

Silver price breaks $90 record as SLV and silver stocks brace for U.S. open

Spot silver jumped above $90 an ounce for the first time, hitting a record $91.53 before trading up 4% at $90.46 in early U.S. hours. The metal has surged nearly 27% in 2026 on Fed rate-cut bets, tighter inventories, and geopolitical tensions. Silver-linked funds and miners tracked the rally, with SLV closing at $78.60, up 1.8%. U.S. CPI rose 0.2% in December, fueling further rate speculation.
Silver price snaps back, lifting SLV stock after U.S. jobs data; CPI is next test

Silver price snaps back, lifting SLV stock after U.S. jobs data; CPI is next test

iShares Silver Trust surged 3.2% to $71.94 Friday morning in New York as spot silver gained 1.4% to $77.97 per ounce, rebounding after recent volatility. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, missing forecasts, while the unemployment rate slipped to 4.4%. Traders are watching for the U.S. CPI release on Jan. 13 and the Fed’s late January meeting.
Silver price surges lift SLV stock nearly 5% as Venezuela shock sparks safe-haven rush

Silver price surges lift SLV stock nearly 5% as Venezuela shock sparks safe-haven rush

iShares Silver Trust jumped 4.7% to $68.81 in early New York trading Monday as spot silver climbed 3.6% to $75.25 an ounce. The rally followed the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which fueled safe-haven demand. Silver miners and ETFs also advanced. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on Federal Reserve rate policy.
Silver price today: SLV slides as year-end profit-taking hits the metal

Silver price today: SLV slides as year-end profit-taking hits the metal

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) dropped about 6% Wednesday as spot silver fell 6.4% to $71.54 an ounce, retreating from Monday’s record $83.62. The slide followed another hike in futures margin requirements, prompting profit-taking and forced selling. Other silver funds and miners also declined. U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar edged higher, adding pressure to metals prices.

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  • Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) Sees $188M Inflows, Shell, HSBC, Novartis Impacted
    April 29, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT. The Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) experienced a significant $188.1 million inflow, marking a 2.2% rise in outstanding units week over week. Key underlying holdings include Shell plc (SHEL), which dipped 0.9%, HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) up 0.7%, and Novartis (NVS) gaining 0.2%. AVDE's share price stands near its 52-week high at $76.43, close to the peak of $76.79, with a 52-week low at $58.56. The ETF creation process, involving issuance of new units, drives the purchase of underlying assets, affecting component stocks. Monitoring changes in ETF units offers insight into market demand and potential stock movements within funds.

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Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

29 April 2026
The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China’s Hua Hong, Reuters reported. The move targets shipments linked to facilities believed capable of advanced chip production. Applied reported $2.10 billion in China revenue last quarter, or 30% of its total. Shares in Applied, Lam, and KLA traded lower after the news.
Cognizant Stock Drops As Weak Revenue Outlook Overshadows $600 Million AI Deal

Cognizant Stock Drops As Weak Revenue Outlook Overshadows $600 Million AI Deal

29 April 2026
Cognizant forecast second-quarter revenue below analyst estimates and announced Project Leap, a cost-cutting program focused on workforce reductions. Shares fell $1.67 to $53.45. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $5.41 billion, up 5.8%, and agreed to acquire AI infrastructure firm Astreya for about $600 million.
ON Semiconductor Stock Jumps as Geely and NIO Deals Put 900V EV Chips in Focus

ON Semiconductor Stock Jumps as Geely and NIO Deals Put 900V EV Chips in Focus

29 April 2026
ON Semiconductor shares jumped 8% Wednesday after announcing expanded silicon carbide chip deals with Geely Auto Group and NIO Inc., both focused on 900-volt electric vehicle platforms. The company’s market value reached about $41.2 billion ahead of first-quarter results due May 4. Investors are watching whether new auto-chip wins can offset uneven demand.
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