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Piotech Class A stock slips in early Shanghai trade as PMI data keeps chip-equipment names on edge

Piotech Class A stock slips in early Shanghai trade as PMI data keeps chip-equipment names on edge

Piotech Class A shares fell 0.8% to 349.90 yuan in early Shanghai trading Monday after China’s official manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction. Other chip-tool stocks, including Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment and Naura Technology, also declined. Investors are awaiting a private PMI due later Monday for further signals on demand.

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  • Wheat Prices Surge to New Highs on Tuesday Amid Delayed US Planting
    April 29, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. The wheat market saw a double-digit rally across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat futures gained up to 28 1/4 cents, Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) rose 29 1/2 cents, and Minneapolis spring wheat climbed 21 1/2 cents. U.S. spring wheat planting lags five-year averages by 3 percentage points, with Minnesota 10 points behind. Winter wheat heading is ahead by 13 points but crop condition ratings dropped slightly, with notable declines in several states. Weather forecasts indicate dry spells in key growing regions which may impact yields. Meanwhile, EU soft wheat exports increased by 1.18 million metric tons year-on-year as of April 24. The bullish momentum reflects concerns over crop progress and weather impacts on supply.

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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, 12:46 AM EDT Wheat Prices Surge to New Highs on Tuesday Amid Delayed US Planting April 29, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. The wheat market saw a **double-digit rally** across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat futures gained up to 28 1/4 cents, Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) rose 29 1/2 cents, and Minneapolis spring wheat climbed 21 1/2 cents. U.S. spring wheat planting lags five-year averages by 3 percentage points, with Minnesota 10 points behind. Winter wheat heading is
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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