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Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

Europe’s immediate-delivery crude surged to nearly $150 a barrel and U.S. stock futures dropped after the U.S. ordered a blockade on Iranian port traffic, set to begin at 1400 GMT. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $148.87, while Brent rose above $100. Shipping through the Gulf showed disruption, with tankers rerouting and Tehran warning of retaliation. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all fell before the open.
13 April 2026
Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI rebound after 4% drop as Iran strike fears ease

Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI rebound after 4% drop as Iran strike fears ease

Brent crude rose 50 cents to $64.26 a barrel by 1000 GMT Friday, rebounding after a sharp drop tied to easing fears of U.S. strikes on Iran. U.S. crude inventories climbed by 3.4 million barrels last week, while gasoline stocks jumped 9 million barrels, EIA data showed. Repsol, ENI, and Maurel & Prom are seeking U.S. approval to resume Venezuelan crude exports. OPEC projected 2027 oil demand growth at 1.34 million barrels per day.
Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Price Rebound as OPEC Freezes Output Hikes: Winners, Losers, and 2026 Outlook

OPEC+ will limit its oil supply increase to 137,000 barrels per day in December and pause further hikes through early 2026, citing weak demand and glut fears. Brent crude rebounded to $65 after the announcement, lifting oil stocks like BP and Shell. Analysts expect stable prices in the near term, but forecasts for 2026 remain split, with estimates ranging from $52 to $60 per barrel.

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  • Investors Favor Google's AI Spending Over Meta Despite Both Raising Capex Guidance
    April 29, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT. Alphabet and Meta both reported strong first-quarter earnings, raising capital expenditure (capex) forecasts to fuel AI infrastructure. Alphabet's shares jumped 7% post-earnings, while Meta's dropped 7%, reflecting investor trust in Google's AI strategy. Alphabet's cloud division grew 63%, bolstering revenue by 20%, with a capex guidance raised to $180-$190 billion through 2026. Meta increased its capex forecast to $125-$145 billion, citing component costs and data center investments. Wall Street favors Alphabet's cloud-driven AI growth, contrasting with skepticism over Meta's AI investments tied primarily to advertising. Alphabet's stock is up 118% over the past year compared to Meta's 21%, underscoring the market's preference for sustainable AI revenue models.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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