US Economy 19 March 2026 - 6 April 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

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

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 31, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 31, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT Nasdaq Top and Bottom Stocks at 2:45 p.m. EDT on March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT. At 2:45 p.m. EDT on March 31, 2026, Nasdaq showcased a clear divide between its leading and lagging stocks. Market data sourced from ICE Data Services and FactSet highlighted which equities drove gains and which pressured the index. Investors track these metrics to gauge sector performance and market sentiment. Data integrity was ensured by FactSet, the SEC, and Quartr filings, with additional insights from TradingView. Coca-Cola

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 29, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Kailera Biotech Plans IPO for Phase 3 Obesity Drug from Hengrui March 29, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Kailera Biotech, a well-funded biotech startup, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as it advances its obesity drug candidate to Phase 3 trials. The move aims to enter a competitive market currently dominated by established players like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. The company hopes the IPO will support continued development and commercialization efforts amid rising demand for effective obesity treatments. Undervalued Pet Sector Stock Rises

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 28, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Air New Zealand Price Target Cut by 18% to NZ$0.50 March 28, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT. Air New Zealand's (NZSE:AIR) average one-year price target has been lowered by 18.06% to NZ$0.50 per share, down from NZ$0.61. Despite this, the target still suggests a 6.34% increase from the last closing price of NZ$0.47. Analyst price targets vary between NZ$0.42 and NZ$0.63. Institutional ownership has plummeted by 99.94% in the last quarter, with only 88,000 shares now held by funds. Fund allocation to AIR has slightly risen

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 27, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Crude Oil Prices Surge, US Stocks Slide, Treasury Yields Diverge Amid Recession Concerns March 27, 2026, 11:20 PM EDT. Crude oil prices jumped to multi-year highs amid U.S.-Iran tensions, hitting $101.24 per barrel. Simultaneously, U.S. stocks slumped, with the Nasdaq entering correction territory. However, U.S. Treasury yields broke from their usual pattern, pulling back to 3.90% despite rising energy costs. This decoupling suggests investors are shifting focus from short-term inflation fears to seeking safe-haven assets amid growing worries about a long-term economic recession. Elevated yields

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 25, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Bellway shares tumble over 9% on LSE after narrowing FY26 margin forecast March 25, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Bellway p.l.c. stock plunged more than 9% on the London Stock Exchange after the housebuilder trimmed its profit margin outlook for the fiscal year 2026. The company cited a more cautious market environment amid rising costs and supply chain challenges. Despite solid revenue growth, Bellway adjusted its earnings guidance downward, prompting a negative investor reaction. The move reflects ongoing pressures in the UK housing market, where inflation