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Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

The Dow Jones rose 83.20 points to 46,587.48 by midday Monday as hopes for Iran ceasefire talks steadied Wall Street. JPMorgan Chase and Visa led gains, while oil stayed above $110 a barrel and services PMI slipped to 54.0. Iran rejected a ceasefire, and President Trump set a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trading was lighter due to holidays in Europe and Asia.
6 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Clash With Inflation Fears

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Clash With Inflation Fears

U.S. stocks rose Monday, with the Dow up 83 points by midday as reports of new Iran ceasefire talks lifted sentiment. Oil hovered near $111 a barrel amid Middle East tensions and a looming deadline from Trump on Iran. The ISM services PMI fell to 54.0 in March, while payrolls rose 178,000 and unemployment dropped to 4.3%. Wells Fargo and Citigroup delayed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
6 April 2026
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Circle Teams With Nvidia-Backed Cassava’s Sasai to Push USDC Payments in Africa

Circle Teams With Nvidia-Backed Cassava’s Sasai to Push USDC Payments in Africa

Circle Internet Group said an affiliate partnered with Sasai Fintech, part of Nvidia-backed Cassava Technologies, to expand USDC access for payments and remittances in Africa. USDC circulation jumped 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion in Q4. Nearly 80% of survey respondents in Nigeria and South Africa already hold stablecoins. Visa and Mastercard are also increasing stablecoin initiatives globally.
24 March 2026
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Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard agreed to buy BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to expand stablecoin and blockchain payment infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. The deal follows recent corporate tests using stablecoins for insurance payments and trade finance, including pilots by Aon and Citi. Visa, Nasdaq, and ICE are also advancing blockchain and tokenization projects. Solana featured in several of the latest trials.
18 March 2026
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Visa’s next stablecoin move: Stripe-owned Bridge to expand Visa cards to 100+ countries

Visa’s next stablecoin move: Stripe-owned Bridge to expand Visa cards to 100+ countries

Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to offer stablecoin-linked Visa cards in over 100 countries by year-end, after launching in 18 countries. The cards let users spend stablecoin balances at 175 million merchants, with some transactions settling on blockchain through Lead Bank. Mastercard and SoFi announced a similar stablecoin settlement option. Visa shares fell 0.25% in late trading.
6 March 2026
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Visa stock price holds steady as stablecoin-linked card rollout with Stripe’s Bridge goes global

Visa stock price holds steady as stablecoin-linked card rollout with Stripe’s Bridge goes global

Visa shares were flat at $320.66 Tuesday after the company announced plans to expand stablecoin-linked cards with Stripe-owned Bridge from 18 to over 100 countries by year-end. The program will allow some on-chain settlement via Lead Bank. Mastercard shares rose 0.8%. Investors await further details at Visa’s next earnings report on April 28.
3 March 2026
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Mastercard stock price: MA closes higher after hot inflation print — what to watch next week

Mastercard stock price: MA closes higher after hot inflation print — what to watch next week

Mastercard closed Friday at $517.21, up for a second straight session. The move followed a hotter-than-expected U.S. producer inflation reading, which dampened hopes for near-term Fed rate cuts. Visa rose, while American Express tumbled nearly 8%. Investors are watching next week’s U.S. jobs report for signals on payment stock direction.
28 February 2026
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Visa stock rebounds after AI scare rattles payments, with Nvidia earnings the next test

Visa stock rebounds after AI scare rattles payments, with Nvidia earnings the next test

Visa shares rose 1.8% to $312.85 Wednesday afternoon, rebounding from a nearly 5% drop Monday after a viral Substack post raised fears about AI bypassing card networks. Payments stocks steadied as Wall Street pulled back from “doom” scenarios tied to artificial intelligence. Traders awaited Nvidia’s earnings after the bell for the next move in AI sentiment.
25 February 2026
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Dow Jones today: DJIA rises 300 points with Nvidia earnings in the crosshairs

Dow Jones today: DJIA rises 300 points with Nvidia earnings in the crosshairs

The Dow rose 307.8 points to 49,482.3 in early afternoon trading Wednesday. Investors awaited Nvidia’s quarterly report, with options markets pricing a 5.6% post-earnings move, the smallest in three years. IBM climbed over 4%, while Axon Enterprise jumped on strong earnings. GoDaddy and Lowe’s fell after weak forecasts.
25 February 2026
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American Express stock tumbles 7% as “AI scare trade” hits payments; what to watch before the open

American Express stock tumbles 7% as “AI scare trade” hits payments; what to watch before the open

American Express shares fell 7.2% to $321.24, among the steepest drops on the Dow, after a weekend research note warned AI could disrupt card fees and spending. The decline was not linked to company earnings but sparked broader selling in payments stocks, with Visa and Capital One also down. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. data and Federal Reserve signals for further direction.
24 February 2026
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Visa stock set for Monday as Mexico blocks Prosa deal after the bell

Visa stock set for Monday as Mexico blocks Prosa deal after the bell

Mexico’s antitrust regulator blocked Visa’s planned 51% acquisition of local payments processor Prosa after U.S. markets closed Friday. Visa shares ended the session up 0.63% at $320.95, with the decision expected to impact trading when markets reopen Monday. The regulator cited competition concerns and access to rivals’ data. Visa said it is reviewing the ruling and considering options.
22 February 2026
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Mastercard stock in focus: UK banks plot Visa-Mastercard alternative as Wall Street reopens Tuesday

Mastercard stock in focus: UK banks plot Visa-Mastercard alternative as Wall Street reopens Tuesday

Mastercard closed down 1.7% at $518.36 on Friday ahead of a U.S. holiday break. UK bank chiefs meet Thursday to discuss a national payments alternative, with Mastercard saying it welcomes competition. Barclays UK CEO Vim Maru will chair the meeting, and the Bank of England is advising. Mastercard executives are set for investor conferences in early March.
16 February 2026
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  • Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as Middle East Ceasefire Holds Tenuously
    April 9, 2026, 9:25 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Friday amid fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire tension. South Korea's Kospi advanced 1.68%, Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.65%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.51%. The ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy passageway, keeping oil prices elevated with Brent crude near $96 and West Texas Intermediate above $98 per barrel. Japan plans to release 20 days of oil reserves starting May to cushion supply risk. U.S. markets saw gains with the S&P 500 up 0.62% as geopolitical risks kept investors cautious. Ceasefire conditions remain fragile as both sides finger violations, prolonging uncertainty in energy and stock markets globally.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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