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Intel Stock Jumps as KeyBanc Sees Tight AI Server Chip Supply

Intel Stock Jumps as KeyBanc Sees Tight AI Server Chip Supply

Intel shares jumped 4.9% to $50.38 after KeyBanc raised its price target to $70, citing tighter supply and higher chip prices. The move follows Intel’s $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo’s stake in its Irish Fab 34 venture. First-quarter results are due April 23. Analysts warn that low yields from Intel’s new 18A chip process could pressure margins as the company takes on new debt.
6 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday while oil prices slipped, as traders watched cease-fire talks in the Iran conflict and President Trump’s threats to Tehran. S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, Brent crude hovered near $108 a barrel, and Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.3% premarket. Citigroup pushed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September after strong jobs data. Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a truce, keeping oil markets tense.
6 April 2026
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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 06.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 6, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Firmus Valuation Nears $7 Billion Following Nvidia's Increased Investment April 6, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. Artificial intelligence infrastructure start-up Firmus is nearing a $7 billion valuation after Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, doubled its stake in Firmus' final private funding round. The company is wrapping up the last phase of a $1 billion-plus pre-IPO capital raise, involving Nvidia and other strategic investors. This financing round precedes Firmus' debut presentation to IPO investors in Asia. The move highlights deepening interest from major tech players ahead of
6 April 2026
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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 05.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 5, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 5, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Lunnon Metals Faces 12-Month Cash Runway Amid Rising Cash Burn April 5, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Lunnon Metals (ASX:LM8) held AU$9.7 million in cash as of December 2025, matching its annual cash burn, giving it approximately a 12-month cash runway. The company, still in early stages with no revenue reported in the past year, has increased its cash burn by 24%, reflecting heightened business investment. With a market capitalization of AU$76 million, the cash burn represents about 13% of the firm's value, suggesting it could
5 April 2026
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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 04.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 4, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 4, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT HDFC Bank Shares Fall 25% YTD Amid Leadership Shakeup and Bond Mis-selling Allegations April 4, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT. HDFC Bank's share price has dropped 25% year-to-date, driven by the sudden resignation of part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty over ethical issues and allegations against executives for mis-selling additional tier-1 (AT-1) bonds. Despite these controversies, the bank posted strong year-on-year growth in advances, deposits, and CASA (current and savings account deposit ratio) as of early April 2026. Analysts describe the stock's decline as a 'reset phase' post-HDFC
4 April 2026
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Wall Street Recovers After Iran Oil Shock, but Hormuz Hopes Now Face a CPI Test

Wall Street Recovers After Iran Oil Shock, but Hormuz Hopes Now Face a CPI Test

U.S. crude surged to $111.54 a barrel Thursday, its biggest daily jump since 2020, after President Trump vowed intensified attacks on Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and the Nasdaq 0.2%, while United Airlines and Carnival fell over 3% and Tesla dropped 5.4%. Gasoline prices topped $4 a gallon nationwide. Traders watched for updates on the Strait of Hormuz, which remains closed.
3 April 2026
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Nokia Shares Jump After Virgin Media O2 5G Deal as Investors Eye 2026 Growth

Nokia Shares Jump After Virgin Media O2 5G Deal as Investors Eye 2026 Growth

Nokia’s U.S. shares jumped 6.65% after it announced a multi-year 5G contract with Virgin Media O2, part of a network upgrade worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Ericsson will serve as Virgin Media O2’s primary radio access network partner, securing the largest share of the project. Nokia will supply radio and baseband equipment and expand automation and AI-led features. Virgin Media O2’s 5G network now covers 87% of the UK population.
3 April 2026
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Intel to Pay $14.2 Billion to Reclaim Ireland Fab Stake From Apollo as Stock Jumps

Intel to Pay $14.2 Billion to Reclaim Ireland Fab Stake From Apollo as Stock Jumps

Intel will pay $14.2 billion to buy back Apollo Global Management’s 49% stake in its Fab 34 plant in Leixlip, Ireland, regaining full ownership. The deal comes as demand rises for server CPUs and ahead of Intel’s first-quarter results on April 23. Intel shares rose 4.9% Thursday after an 8.8% jump the previous day. The company will fund the buyback with cash and $6.5 billion in new debt.
3 April 2026
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Oil Price Shock Deepens as Dated Brent Hits 2008 High and Iran War Chokes Hormuz

Oil Price Shock Deepens as Dated Brent Hits 2008 High and Iran War Chokes Hormuz

Dated Brent crude jumped to $141.37 a barrel Thursday, its highest since 2008, as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked with no agreement to restore shipping. U.S. gasoline prices are projected to reach $4.25–$4.45 per gallon next week and could top $5 if the disruption continues. Pakistan raised fuel prices sharply, and Europe is considering rationing. WTI closed above Brent for the first time since May 2022.
3 April 2026
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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 03.04.2026

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) issued 101,318 new shares and granted 18,749 share rights under its employee incentive scheme, causing slight shareholder dilution. The company reported US$672 million in half-year revenue and net income of US$68.1 million, down due to a US$75.6 million one-off loss. Forecasts predict US$2 billion revenue by 2028. Analysts cite risks from customer concentration and regulatory pressures.
3 April 2026
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Ambev S.A. Gets February Lift From Brazil Beer Data as April Vote on Payout, Capital Increase Nears

Ambev S.A. Gets February Lift From Brazil Beer Data as April Vote on Payout, Capital Increase Nears

Brazil’s beverages output rose 6.2% in February, with Ambev’s beer volumes showing signs of recovery, according to IBGE and broker notes. Analysts warned inventory buildup could trigger a production correction in March. Ambev called a digital shareholder meeting for April 30 and proposed R$10.90 billion in 2025 profit for dividends and interest on capital. Grupo Petropolis’ output fell 6.2% in early 2026, XP said.
3 April 2026
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Falls Even as ETH Holdings Reach 4.73 Million Tokens

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Falls Even as ETH Holdings Reach 4.73 Million Tokens

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares dropped 1% to $19.45 Thursday despite reporting $10.7 billion in crypto, cash, and related holdings, with 4.73 million ether as of March 29. Ether fell 4% to $2,066. Bitmine said 3.1 million ether was staked, valued at $6.3 billion, and annualized staking revenue reached $177 million. The company recently launched its own staking platform and acquired Australia’s Pier Two.
2 April 2026
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Why Wall Street Still Backs Live Nation Stock After Wells Fargo Trims Target

Why Wall Street Still Backs Live Nation Stock After Wells Fargo Trims Target

Wells Fargo trimmed its price target on Live Nation to $203, maintaining an overweight rating, as shares rose 2% to $155.73 in New York. The move followed Citizens’ new coverage with an Outperform rating and $190 target. Live Nation reported 2025 revenue up 9% to $25.2 billion and record fan attendance of 159 million. The DOJ settlement still awaits court approval, with several states pursuing separate antitrust claims.
2 April 2026
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Oil Prices Soar as Hormuz Fears Return, Brent Tops $109 and WTI Sees Biggest Jump Since 2020

Oil Prices Soar as Hormuz Fears Return, Brent Tops $109 and WTI Sees Biggest Jump Since 2020

Brent crude rose above $109 a barrel and U.S. WTI topped $111 after President Trump vowed continued attacks on Iran and gave no timeline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. gasoline could reach $5 a gallon within a month if the waterway remains shut, analysts said. U.S. clean-fuel exports hit a record in March as global buyers sought alternatives. Shipping costs surged, with vessel availability on the Gulf Coast down 41% in a month.
2 April 2026
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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Climbs to 6.46%, Highest Since September

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Climbs to 6.46%, Highest Since September

Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.46%, the highest since September. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 2.6% drop in home purchase applications and a 17.3% fall in refinancing last week. Bankrate’s daily survey showed a 6.57% average 30-year fixed rate early Thursday. Rising Treasury yields and oil prices contributed to the increase.
2 April 2026
Dow Jones Industrial Average Today: Index Claws Back Most of Early Drop as Oil Shock Rattles Wall Street

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today: Index Claws Back Most of Early Drop as Oil Shock Rattles Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 154 points, or 0.3%, by midday Thursday after an early plunge, as oil prices surged near $114 a barrel following President Trump’s warning of intensified U.S. attacks on Iran. Airlines dropped up to 3% on fuel concerns, while the S&P 500 energy index rose 0.4%. Investors faced added uncertainty ahead of the Easter weekend and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
2 April 2026
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Tesla Stock Drops After Q1 Deliveries Miss and 50,000-Vehicle Gap Raises Fresh Demand Questions

Tesla Stock Drops After Q1 Deliveries Miss and 50,000-Vehicle Gap Raises Fresh Demand Questions

Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in Q1, missing analyst estimates and sending shares down 4.2%. Production outpaced deliveries by over 50,000 vehicles, signaling rising inventory. China-made Model 3 and Model Y sales climbed, but Tesla’s China EV market share slipped to 8%. Analysts have cut 2026 delivery growth forecasts, raising concerns about future cash flow.
2 April 2026
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Plug Power Stock Jumps After Hy2gen Picks It for 275-MW Quebec Hydrogen Project

Plug Power Stock Jumps After Hy2gen Picks It for 275-MW Quebec Hydrogen Project

Plug Power won a FEED contract for a 275-megawatt electrolyzer system at Hy2gen Canada’s Courant project in Baie-Comeau, Quebec. Shares rose 7% to $2.41 after the announcement. The project aims to start construction in 2027 and produce renewable ammonia by 2030, but final investment decisions and project details remain pending. Plug continues to target positive operating income by late 2027.
2 April 2026
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Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Sink as Trump’s Iran Speech Sends Oil Higher Again

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Sink as Trump’s Iran Speech Sends Oil Higher Again

U.S. stocks dropped sharply Thursday, with the Dow down 565 points and oil prices jumping after President Trump vowed tougher military action against Iran in a prime-time address. Brent crude rose 7.9% to $109.12 a barrel, while U.S. crude climbed 12.5% to $112.60. Investors reacted to the lack of a clear plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Airline shares fell as fuel-cost concerns resurfaced.
2 April 2026
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  • Soybeans Slip Amid Rain Forecast and Export Sales Expectations
    April 23, 2026, 4:42 AM EDT. Soybeans traded 4 to 5 cents lower in front months on Wednesday, with the national average cash price down 4.25 cents to $11.06 1/2. Soymeal futures dropped $1 to $2, while Soy Oil futures fell 42 to 55 points. Despite no major planting delays, 1 to 3 inches of rain expected from the Central Plains to the East Coast may limit planting activity in the next week. USDA's weekly Export Sales report, due Thursday, expects 200,000 to 600,000 metric tons (MT) of old crop beans sold and 150,000 to 500,000 MT of meal sales. Brazil's April soybean exports are estimated at 16.4 million MT, slightly down week-over-week. Prices across contract months remain 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 cents lower amid these market pressures.

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Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

23 April 2026
Indian stocks fell Thursday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,207.25 and Sensex at 77,799.23 by early afternoon, as Brent crude stayed above $100 and HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight.” The rupee dropped to a three-week low past 94 per dollar. Foreign investors have pulled $4.3 billion from Indian shares in April. Pharma shares rose, but financials and automakers led declines.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

23 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
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