US Economy 5 April 2026 - 18 April 2026

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%.

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

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

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 16, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Stocks Pull Back as Investors Await US-Iran Ceasefire Extension News April 16, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Stock markets declined Friday as investors awaited updates on a potential extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, halting a record-breaking week of gains. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about nearing a deal with Iran, including nuclear disarmament and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. However, Iran has not confirmed any agreement. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of military action if talks fail. Asian markets including

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT IonQ Stock Surges 20% Amid Mixed Returns and Undervalued Narrative April 14, 2026, 11:39 PM EDT. IonQ (IONQ) shares surged 20.16% in one day, reversing a 29.72% decline over the past 90 days. The quantum computing firm reported $130 million in revenue and holds a $10.9 billion market value. Trading at $35.76, the stock remains well below the average analyst target of $65.29, with a popular narrative valuing it at $85 – suggesting a significant discount. Investors eye aggressive revenue growth and margin expansion, but

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT 3 Overlooked TSX Dividend Stocks Beyond Canadian Banks April 13, 2026, 11:34 PM EDT. Canadian banks often dominate portfolios, but three overlooked TSX dividend stocks offer strong alternatives. Freehold Royalties (TSX:FRU) benefits from a unique royalty business model in oil and gas, generating $299.8 million revenue in 2025 with steady dividends. Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) focuses on necessity-based retail properties in smaller markets, boosting funds from operations by 8.8% and maintaining a solid dividend payout. Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH), an insurance and investment firm, quietly compounds

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Orora ASX:ORA Faces Earnings Reset After Saverglass Impact and Middle East Disruptions April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Orora (ASX:ORA) shares plunged over 8% in one day following a guidance update that revealed an earnings reset at its Saverglass unit due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and a shutdown at the Ras Al Khaimah glass plant. Despite a sharp short-term loss, Orora's 90-day share price rise exceeds 33%, contrasting a longer-term 10.58% annual total shareholder return decline amid ongoing sector pressures. Trading at A$1.49,

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT AngloGold Ashanti Shares Rise 192% Over Year, Valuation Near Fair Value April 9, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. AngloGold Ashanti's stock surged 192% over the past year, closing at $108.55. Its valuation, measured by a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, suggests a fair value of $119.76 per share, indicating the share price is about 9.4% below intrinsic value-neither a clear bargain nor overpriced. The company's free cash flow is projected to grow to $3.8 billion by 2029. Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratios remain a key metric for investors

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 7, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 7, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT Boston Scientific (BSX) Shares Hit 45% Discount; Undervalued Despite 34.7% YTD Drop April 7, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Boston Scientific's (BSX) share price has fallen 34.7% year to date, now trading around $61.86, down 31.8% over the past year. Despite this pullback, a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis values the stock at approximately $112.50, suggesting a 45% undervaluation. Free cash flow forecasts rise from $3.63 billion to $6.84 billion by 2029, underpinning the bullish DCF outlook. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of

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 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