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Stock Market 16 April 2026 - 17 April 2026

Ondas (NASDAQ:ONDS) stock surges 22% in a week, spotlight shifts to Q2 earnings
US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 17.04.2026

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 17.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 17, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Meghan Markle Highlights Vulnerability and Joy at Sydney Girls' Weekend Retreat April 17, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Meghan Markle joined a Sydney beach weekend retreat designed for women seeking connection, growth, and joy. Hosted by Gemma O'Neill of the Her Best Life podcast, the event charged VIP guests $2,285 for direct engagement with Markle. Drawing around 300 attendees, the retreat emphasized female empowerment and celebration. O'Neill praised Markle's resilience in public life, spotlighting her ability to rise despite challenges. Markle spent two hours at the
17 April 2026
NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

NuScale Power Corporation shares bounced around on Thursday as Washington signaled renewed backing for nuclear initiatives—first with a White House plan for space-based reactors, then with Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggesting initial U.S. reactor projects are poised for federal loans. The stock hit $13.23 at the open but slid to around $11.52, trading under its previous close.
16 April 2026
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Wall Street Bets on Ceasefire, Earnings

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Wall Street Bets on Ceasefire, Earnings

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushed to new intraday records Thursday, with Wall Street staying in rally mode amid optimism that Middle East tensions could cool. As of 11:38 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 had climbed 0.27% to 7,041.34, while the Nasdaq advanced 0.38% to 24,106.40. The Dow inched up, adding 0.06% to reach 48,494.13.
IonQ Stock Extends Rally After DARPA Win and Quantum Networking Breakthrough

IonQ Stock Extends Rally After DARPA Win and Quantum Networking Breakthrough

IonQ shares pushed higher Thursday, extending a steep two-day rally. The quantum computing firm picked up momentum after landing a contract under DARPA’s new HARQ initiative and successfully connecting two commercial quantum systems via photonic link. By midday in New York, the stock gained 2.8% to trade at $44.46, up from Wednesday’s $43.25 close and well above the $35.76 finish on Tuesday.
AMD Stock, Intel Stock Jump as Bernstein Raises Price Targets on AI Server Demand, Meta Deal

AMD Stock, Intel Stock Jump as Bernstein Raises Price Targets on AI Server Demand, Meta Deal

Bernstein bumped up its price targets for both Advanced Micro Devices and Intel on Thursday, pointing to stronger demand for AI data center server chips even as PC sales lagged. By late morning in New York, AMD shares had surged 5.8% to $273.19, while Intel climbed 4.1% to $67.57—both now trading above Bernstein’s revised targets.
Microsoft vs Oracle Stock: Why MSFT and ORCL Are Getting a Second Look in 2026

Microsoft vs Oracle Stock: Why MSFT and ORCL Are Getting a Second Look in 2026

Microsoft and Oracle shares caught a bid Thursday, lifted by fresh evidence of strong AI demand and Oracle’s latest move to secure more power for its data centers—both factors helping ease concerns over how quickly heavy investment in chips and servers might translate into profits. By late morning in New York, Microsoft traded $6.46 higher at $417.68, while Oracle added $7.04 to reach $176.85.
Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut

Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index surged 1.72% to wrap up Thursday at 26,394.26, fueled by a rush into tech and battery names after China’s first-quarter growth numbers topped forecasts. Tech stocks popped: the Hang Seng Tech index rallied 3.67%, while Alibaba climbed 5.6%, Tencent rose 3.6%, Baidu rocketed 7.7%, and Meituan added 2.8%.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

The FTSE 100 edged up roughly 0.2% to 10,579 by Thursday morning, lifted mostly by gains in mining and financial shares as optimism for dialogue between Washington and Tehran calmed nerves. The mid-cap FTSE 250 outperformed, too. Shares of Morgan Sindall popped, while easyJet slipped on a downbeat outlook for bookings and fuel expenses.
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 13.37 points, or 0.27%, to wrap up at 5,007.83 on Thursday. The retreat in the benchmark followed declines in the trio of local banks and Singtel, erasing gains from other corners of the market. Olam, though, surged almost 8%, while Asian equities in general found support on optimism for renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks.
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