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Oil Prices Hold Near $95 as Brent, WTI Weigh Hormuz Risk Against Fresh U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes (Reuters)

Oil Prices Hold Near $95 as Brent, WTI Weigh Hormuz Risk Against Fresh U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes (Reuters)

Oil ended little changed Wednesday. Brent edged up 14 cents to finish at $94.93 a barrel, while U.S. WTI futures ticked just a penny higher, closing at $91.29. Optimism around potential U.S.-Iran talks, along with President Donald Trump saying the war was “close to over,” capped any significant gains. Still, muted tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz—a crucial route for crude shipments—helped prevent a bigger drop.
15 April 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Lags as S&P 500 Hits Record High on Iran Talk Hopes, Bank Earnings

Dow Jones Today: Dow Lags as S&P 500 Hits Record High on Iran Talk Hopes, Bank Earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trailed the broader market on Wednesday, down roughly 0.4%. The S&P 500 notched its first intraday record since the U.S.-Iran conflict kicked off, while the Nasdaq climbed nearly 1%. Renewed optimism over possible Washington-Tehran talks, along with another batch of upbeat bank earnings, helped sustain the risk-on mood.
15 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits Record as Wall Street Bets Earnings Can Outrun War Shock

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits Record as Wall Street Bets Earnings Can Outrun War Shock

U.S. stocks pressed upward Wednesday, the S&P 500 setting a fresh intraday high—the first since the U.S.-Iran conflict erupted—while the Nasdaq advanced nearly 1% by midafternoon. The Dow trailed behind, but sentiment held up, fueled by robust bank earnings and renewed optimism for possible Washington-Tehran talks.
15 April 2026
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Allbirds Stock Soars as Shoe Brand Bets $50 Million on AI Compute Pivot

Allbirds Stock Soars as Shoe Brand Bets $50 Million on AI Compute Pivot

UPDATE April 15, 2026, 23:05 - Allbirds shares surged more than 400% after the company confirmed a $50 million convertible financing deal to pivot into AI compute infrastructure and rebrand as “NewBird AI.” The firm plans to acquire GPUs and build a “GPU-as-a-service” platform, following the sale of its footwear business for about $39 million. Analysts caution the move may be speculative, noting the company lacks a track record in AI and faces entrenched competition from established cloud and chip players.
15 April 2026
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Broadcom Jumps on Meta AI Chip Deal as Marvell Gets New Bull Call

Broadcom Jumps on Meta AI Chip Deal as Marvell Gets New Bull Call

UPDATE April 15, 2026, 23:00 - Broadcom shares rose after Meta extended a multi-year partnership to co-develop custom AI chips through 2029, reinforcing its position as a key supplier in the race to build large-scale AI infrastructure. The deal includes over one gigawatt of initial computing capacity and signals a broader shift by tech giants toward in-house silicon to reduce reliance on Nvidia. Meanwhile, Marvell drew fresh bullish calls from analysts, with price targets lifted on expectations of strong multi-year growth in AI-driven data center demand, including custom chips and networking.
15 April 2026
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Bank of America (BAC) Q1 Earnings Beat as Profit Jumps 17% on Record Equities Trading

Bank of America (BAC) Q1 Earnings Beat as Profit Jumps 17% on Record Equities Trading

UPDATE April 15, 2026, 22:50 - Morgan Stanley reported a record-breaking first quarter, notching roughly $20.6 billion in revenue and earnings per share at $3.43—well above forecasts—driven by a surge in trading and solid performance from wealth management. The stock climbed after the results landed; equities trading set a fresh high, and investment banking saw a bounce, with dealmaking picking up pace. Market volatility, stoked in part by geopolitical strife, has fed into Wall Street’s trading windfall, though execs pointed out macro risks haven’t gone away.
15 April 2026
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Morgan Stanley Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates as Traders and Wealth Unit Drive Record Revenue

Morgan Stanley Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates as Traders and Wealth Unit Drive Record Revenue

Morgan Stanley topped forecasts for the first quarter, with equities trading hitting new highs and dealmaking showing more muscle—driving revenue to a fresh record. Shares traded up roughly 1.2%, at $183.34 as of 8:31 a.m. EDT. The bank posted profit of $3.43 per share on revenue of $20.6 billion, compared to last year’s $2.60 a share on $17.7 billion.
15 April 2026
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D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia Ising Launch and CEO Pitch Put QBTS Back in Focus

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia Ising Launch and CEO Pitch Put QBTS Back in Focus

UPDATE April 15, 2026, 22:45 - Shares of D-Wave Quantum extended gains after Nvidia unveiled its “Ising” quantum-AI models, with QBTS among the stocks lifted by renewed investor interest in the sector. The rally comes as CEO Alan Baratz publicly challenged Nvidia’s dominance, saying the chip giant should be “shaking in [its] boots” as quantum computing advances. Analysts say Nvidia’s push into quantum error correction and calibration could accelerate commercialization, keeping speculative momentum in quantum names despite ongoing profitability concerns.
15 April 2026
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Snap Stock Jumps as Outlook Improves and 1,000 Job Cuts Back AI, Specs Push

Snap Stock Jumps as Outlook Improves and 1,000 Job Cuts Back AI, Specs Push

UPDATE April 15, 2026, 18:30 - Snap is laying off about 1,000 employees—16% of its staff—as the company doubles down on AI-powered operations and tighter cost controls. Management says shifting more work to AI is already paying off, with most new code now written by machines, and expects annual cost savings to top $500 million. Profitability is also looking up, along with a better revenue outlook. Investors sent shares higher after the announcement, though there’s still skepticism about whether Snap’s business model can deliver over the long run as it continues to restructure.
15 April 2026
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SpaceX IPO: Why Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Raises the Stakes for a $1.75 Trillion Debut

SpaceX IPO: Why Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Raises the Stakes for a $1.75 Trillion Debut

UPDATE April 15, 2026, 10:00 UTC - Amazon’s $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar has intensified competition with SpaceX just as its long-anticipated IPO approaches, highlighting the strategic value of satellite spectrum and direct-to-device connectivity. The deal strengthens Amazon’s push into satellite broadband and mobile services but also underscores how far it still trails SpaceX’s Starlink network in scale and launch capacity. Analysts say the move raises the stakes for SpaceX’s potential $1.5–$2 trillion debut, as investors reassess the size and competitiveness of the space internet market.
15 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 15.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT AI Chip Stocks Surpass S&P 500, Led by Broadcom and Micron's Targeted Innovations April 15, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Technology stocks tied to artificial intelligence have outpaced the S&P 500, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF rising 100% over five years versus the S&P 500's 65%. Broadcom focuses on custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for clients like Alphabet and Meta, posting a 74% jump in AI semiconductor revenue year-over-year. Micron shifted emphasis toward AI infrastructure memory chips, crucial for Nvidia and AMD,
15 April 2026
American Airlines Stock Jumps After United CEO Floats White House Merger Pitch

American Airlines Stock Jumps After United CEO Floats White House Merger Pitch

Shares of American Airlines Group surged Tuesday, climbing roughly 8% in late trading after Reuters said United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby brought up the idea of a merger with American during a meeting with President Donald Trump in late February. That's a big swing for American, which is carrying around $25 billion in long-term debt and lags its bigger competitors in profitability.
15 April 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets Fresh Meta AI Lift as Duolingo Stock Falls on Growth Fears

Broadcom Stock Gets Fresh Meta AI Lift as Duolingo Stock Falls on Growth Fears

Shares of Broadcom jumped in late trading Tuesday after Meta rolled out a multi-year AI chip deal with the company, fueling the recent surge in optimism for the semiconductor designer. Duolingo, on the flip side, slipped roughly 2.2% as the language-learning platform continued to face investor pushback on sluggish growth and softer earnings forecasts.
15 April 2026
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S&P 500 Nears Record as Iran Talk Hopes Sink Oil, Lift Dow and Nasdaq in Earnings Rush

S&P 500 Nears Record as Iran Talk Hopes Sink Oil, Lift Dow and Nasdaq in Earnings Rush

U.S. stocks jumped on Tuesday, pushing the S&P 500 to within 0.2% of its January record close, as falling oil prices and fresh hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks pulled investors back into risk assets. The Nasdaq climbed about 2% and logged its longest winning streak since 2021, while the Dow added nearly 318 points.
15 April 2026
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Nvidia Kills PC Maker Acquisition Rumor, Sending Dell and HP Stocks Back Down

Nvidia Kills PC Maker Acquisition Rumor, Sending Dell and HP Stocks Back Down

Nvidia shot down speculation on Tuesday, saying it’s not in discussions to buy any PC maker. The rumor—which had sent waves through Dell Technologies and HP—hinted at a major hardware play for the AI chip giant. The story, first reported by Bloomberg, traced the chatter back to SemiAccurate, which suggested such a deal might “reshape the PC landscape.”
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