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Stock Market 17 April 2026 - 18 April 2026

Westwater Resources (NYSEAMERICAN:WWR) shares surge 88% with estimated market capitalization increase exceeding U.S. graphite loan amount
US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Close at Records as Oil Tumbles Before Big Earnings Week

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Close at Records as Oil Tumbles Before Big Earnings Week

U.S. stocks pushed further into record territory Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq locking in a third consecutive record close. That came as officials in Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would stay open to shipping amid a Lebanon ceasefire, sending oil prices tumbling. For the week, the S&P 500 surged 4.53%, the Nasdaq jumped 6.84%, and the Dow moved up 3.2%.
18 April 2026
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Intel Stock Hits Dot-Com-Era High. Now Comes the Earnings Test

Intel Stock Hits Dot-Com-Era High. Now Comes the Earnings Test

Intel Corporation shot up to $70.32 Friday—its highest intraday mark since the dot-com peak—before settling at $68.50. Investors have latched onto momentum around the chipmaker’s AI and manufacturing turnaround. The spike put Intel just shy of its August 2000 all-time high, according to Bloomberg. “Near term catalysts” are in play, noted Gabelli Funds analyst Ryuta Makino. Ben Reitzes at Melius Research said the market is “validating” Intel’s foundry value “daily.”
18 April 2026
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Nvidia Stock Faces a $20 Billion AI Chip Test as Cerebras Heads for IPO

Nvidia Stock Faces a $20 Billion AI Chip Test as Cerebras Heads for IPO

Nvidia Corp’s dominance in AI chips faced a fresh market check on Friday, when Cerebras Systems—a direct rival in the AI processor space—unveiled plans for a U.S. IPO and filed for a Nasdaq debut with the ticker “CBRS.” Cerebras’ numbers for 2025 jumped out: revenue climbed to $510 million, up from $290.3 million, and the company flipped to a profit, posting $1.38 per share after last year’s $9.90-per-share loss, according to Reuters.
18 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.04.2026

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Ford Motor Stock Valuation Reviewed After Recent Price Movements April 18, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Ford Motor (F) shares climbed about 12% over the past month but remain volatile with mixed returns over the last quarter. The stock closed at $12.87, trading roughly 32.7% above a $9.70 per share fair value estimate from Bailey's narrative, which signals overvaluation due to strategic caution over EV ambitions. Conversely, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model pegs Ford's fair value at $13.66, suggesting a mild undervaluation. The contrast highlights
18 April 2026
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Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil tumbled Friday, with Brent at about $88.90 a barrel and U.S. crude circling $83.08, after Iran confirmed the Strait of Hormuz would stay open to commercial ships throughout the 10-day ceasefire period—tempering anxiety over prolonged supply risks. Wall Street responded: S&P 500 and Nasdaq both notched new records, and the Dow added over 2% by midday in New York.
17 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

Stocks pushed higher Friday, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite touching new intraday peaks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also climbed, marking its strongest level in over two months. The rally followed news from Iran confirming the Strait of Hormuz would stay open to commercial ships during a planned 10-day truce. James Reilly, economist at Capital Economics, described the announcement as a “significant and necessary step” toward a possible end to the conflict.
17 April 2026
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Chevron Stock Falls Despite Supreme Court Win as Oil Prices Tumble on Hormuz Reopening

Chevron Stock Falls Despite Supreme Court Win as Oil Prices Tumble on Hormuz Reopening

Chevron stock dropped Friday, hit by weaker oil prices after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping during the ceasefire—knocking energy shares broadly lower. The decline followed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that sided with Chevron and other oil majors in a jurisdiction dispute tied to a protracted Louisiana coastal-damage lawsuit.
17 April 2026
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Why the S&P 500 Keeps Hitting Records Even With Iran War Risks Still Unresolved

Why the S&P 500 Keeps Hitting Records Even With Iran War Risks Still Unresolved

Stocks climbed on Friday, with the S&P 500 stretching further into record highs and oil prices tumbling after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to commercial vessels during the Lebanon ceasefire. By late morning in New York, the S&P 500 had gained about 1.2% to 7,115, the Dow advanced almost 2%, and Brent crude skidded over 11% below $88 a barrel—still not back to pre-war pricing.
17 April 2026
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