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‘Yeast Survives Mars’ & ESA’s ‘Protein Out of Thin Air’: How Biology Is Rewriting the Mars Menu — and What It Means for Investors

‘Yeast Survives Mars’ & ESA’s ‘Protein Out of Thin Air’: How Biology Is Rewriting the Mars Menu — and What It Means for Investors

ESA has launched the HOBI‑WAN pilot to test microbial protein production from hydrogen, oxygen, and CO₂ in microgravity, with OHB System AG and Solar Foods as partners. An eight-month ground phase begins now, ahead of an ISS flight model. Indian researchers report yeast surviving Mars-like shock waves and toxic salts. Solar Foods shares traded near €5.5 in Helsinki, OHB SE closed at €106 in Frankfurt.
Sweden’s Space Odyssey: From Arctic Rockets to Europe’s Satellite Powerhouse

Sweden’s Space Odyssey: From Arctic Rockets to Europe’s Satellite Powerhouse

Sweden opened Spaceport Esrange, mainland Europe’s first orbital launch site, in January 2023. The Swedish space sector generated 18.3 billion SEK in 2022, employing over 4,000 people. Recent milestones include the launch of Sweden’s first military satellite in August 2024 and the scientific satellite MATS. Nearly 600 suborbital rockets have launched from Esrange since 1961.
19 September 2025
Germany’s Space Boom: Inside Europe’s Next Great Space Power

Germany’s Space Boom: Inside Europe’s Next Great Space Power

Germany’s space sector generated €3 billion in revenue in 2023 and employs about 10,000 people, with 18% growth last year. Over 90 startups operate alongside major firms like Airbus Defence and Space and OHB SE. NewSpace funding reached €273 million in 2023, the highest in Europe. Germany is ESA’s largest funder and hosts key ESA centers in Darmstadt and Cologne.

Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Mixed as FOMC Meeting Looms; Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Naval Blockade
    April 29, 2026, 1:16 PM EDT. S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly, with the Dow hitting a 1.5-week low. In contrast, the Nasdaq 100 gained on strong AI infrastructure demand, buoyed by hefty earnings beats from NXP Semiconductors and Seagate Technology. Market participants await earnings from tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. Soaring WTI crude oil prices jumped over 5%, propelled by the US extending its naval blockade of Iran's Strait of Hormuz, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting inflation fears. The 10-year Treasury yield rose 5 basis points to a 4-week high of 4.40%. US economic data showed housing starts unexpectedly surged 10.8% in March while building permits fell. Capital goods orders rose sharply, signaling robust capital spending amid mixed mortgage application trends.

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Teva Stock Jumps As Branded Drugs Start Carrying The Old Generics Giant

Teva Stock Jumps As Branded Drugs Start Carrying The Old Generics Giant

29 April 2026
Teva reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of 53 cents per share on $3.98 billion revenue, beating estimates as sales of Austedo, Ajovy, and Uzedy climbed. Shares jumped 11% in New York trading. The company agreed to buy Emalex Biosciences for $700 million upfront, adding a late-stage Tourette syndrome drug candidate. Global generics revenue fell 16% amid increased competition.
Silicon Motion Stock Jumps After Q1 Sales Double and AI Storage Outlook Tops Estimates

Silicon Motion Stock Jumps After Q1 Sales Double and AI Storage Outlook Tops Estimates

29 April 2026
Silicon Motion reported first-quarter revenue of $342.1 million, up 105% from a year earlier, and forecast second-quarter sales above Wall Street estimates. Shares rose $45.09 to $194.27 in New York trading. The company cited strong demand for embedded storage controllers and AI-related enterprise storage. CEO Wallace Kou said its MonTitan SSD controller platform will enter volume production this quarter.
Starbucks Stock Surges After Earnings Beat Makes Niccol’s Turnaround Look Real

Starbucks Stock Surges After Earnings Beat Makes Niccol’s Turnaround Look Real

29 April 2026
Starbucks raised its fiscal 2026 outlook after global comparable store sales rose 6.2% in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates. Shares jumped about 10% to $107.03. North American operating margin fell to 9.9% from 11.6% due to higher labor and product costs. The company now expects at least 5% comparable sales growth for the year.
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