BP Profit Doubles as Iran War Hands Oil Traders a $3.2 Billion Quarter
London, April 28, 2026, 12:04 BST BP’s first-quarter profit more than doubled to $3.2 billion, beating
Oil Crisis Just Changed Fossil Fuels Forever, IEA Chief Warns as Brent Tops $110
Brent crude rose to $111.22 a barrel Tuesday as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continued after stalled U.S.-Iran talks. IEA chief Fatih Birol warned the crisis has permanently damaged trust in
Lloyds Share Price Today: LLOY Rises Before Q1 Results as Motor Finance Risk Lingers
Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 0.9% to 98.4p in London ahead of its first-quarter results due Wednesday. The bank repurchased 10.9 million shares on April 27 for cancellation. Consensus forecasts point to a £1.84 billion statutory pre-tax profit and a 3.15% net interest margin. A consumer group’s legal challenge to the FCA’s £9.1 billion motor-finance redress scheme adds uncertainty.
India Stock Market Today: Sensex Slides, Nifty Tests 24,000 as Bank Stocks Stall Rally
Sensex dropped 359 points to 76,944.91 and Nifty 50 fell 86 points to 24,006.70 by 2 p.m. in Mumbai. State-run banks led declines after the RBI finalized new expected credit-loss rules, with the Nifty PSU Bank index down nearly 2%. Coal India, ONGC, and Oil India gained on earnings and firm crude prices but failed to offset broader losses. Market breadth was negative, with more stocks falling than rising.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200’s Six-Day Slide Deepens as Oil Shock Puts RBA in Focus
The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.64% to 8,710.7 on Tuesday, its lowest close since April 2 and sixth straight loss. Energy stocks rose as oil neared $110 a barrel, but consumer discretionary, utilities, and tech shares fell sharply. Investors await March inflation data due Wednesday, with the RBA’s next policy meeting set for May 5. The Australian dollar traded near 71.64 U.S. cents.
FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall
BP jumped after posting $3.2 billion in first-quarter profit, its highest in over two years, lifting the FTSE 100 by 0.2% to around 10,340 as oil traded above $110 a barrel. Barclays shares fell over 3% after a £228 million provision linked to Market Financial Solutions offset higher profits and a £500 million buyback. Taylor Wimpey dropped after warning of rising build-cost inflation.
US Stock Futures Slip Before The Bell As Oil Spike Tests Record S&P 500 Rally
Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40% and S&P 500 E-mini futures slipped 0.13% early Tuesday, while Dow futures edged up 0.08%, as rising oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran talks weighed on markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday. Brent and U.S. crude held above pre-war levels with the Strait of Hormuz mostly shut. Investors await a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings this week.
What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down
Bitcoin’s price is driven by demand meeting a limited, slow-growing supply, not by any single indicator. ETF inflows, macro liquidity, regulation, and market sentiment now rival the impact of the halving event. New supply is predictable and capped, but demand—especially from ETFs—can quickly overwhelm it. When buyers outnumber sellers, prices rise; when sellers dominate, prices fall.
What Influences the Price of Gold? 9 Forces That Can Make Gold Explode — or Drop When Everyone Expects a Rally
Gold broke above $4,000 in late 2025, buoyed by Federal Reserve policy signals, a weaker dollar, and political uncertainty, according to LBMA. The metal’s price remains sensitive to U.S. interest rates, currency moves, and central bank actions. Inflation can lift gold, but rate hikes in response often weigh it down. In April 2026, gold slipped as inflation fears and central bank decisions dominated trading.
What Influences the Price of Oil? The Hidden Forces That Can Send Crude Soaring Overnight
Global oil supply plunged and inventories fell sharply after disruption near the Strait of Hormuz, the IEA reported in April 2026. Crude oil made up just over half of U.S. retail gasoline prices over the past decade, according to the EIA. The EIA said oil prices depend on supply, demand, inventories, financial markets, and geopolitical risks, with non-OPEC countries producing 65% of global crude in 2024.
How to Invest in the Stock Market Without Getting Wiped Out: The Beginner Playbook Most People Learn Too Late
New investors should not use money needed for essentials or emergencies, according to SEC and FINRA guidance. Both agencies recommend paying off high-interest debt and saving three to six months’ expenses before investing. FINRA warns against margin accounts for beginners, citing risk of significant losses. Investor.gov and Warren Buffett both point to low-cost index funds or ETFs as a simple starting point.
US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow slipped 62.67 points to 49,168.04. After-hours, major U.S. indexes edged up less than 0.2%. Nvidia jumped 4% to a new high, topping $5 trillion in value, while Domino’s Pizza fell after forecasting weaker 2026 growth. Investors await Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision this week.
Youxin Technology Stock Jumps After $10.8 Million TikTok Partner Deal: What Is Behind the Move
Youxin shares jumped 149.62% to $2.32 Monday after the company agreed to buy 18% of YATOP, a TikTok-focused commerce partner, for $10.8 million in stock. The deal, disclosed in a U.S. SEC filing, implies a $60.8 million equity value for YATOP and is expected to close in May 2026. YATOP reported $6.5 million in 2025 revenue and $2 million net profit.
Apple’s Forgotten Founder Walked Away From $400 Billion. At 91, Ronald Wayne Says He Still Has No Regrets
Ronald Wayne, Apple’s third co-founder, told Fortune he does not regret selling his 10% stake for $800 in 1976, even though it would now be worth nearly $400 billion. Wayne, now 91, cited personal risk as his reason for leaving. His comments come as Apple’s market value nears $4 trillion and entry-level job prospects tighten for new graduates.
Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Flashes An Odd Signal As Stocks Hit Records
The VIX spot price fell 3.69% to 18.02 on Monday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, but VIX futures for May and June stayed above 20. Options data showed investors continued to pay for future volatility amid megacap earnings, Fed policy, and Middle East tensions. The Dow slipped 0.13%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.12% and the Nasdaq gained 0.20%.
Gold Price Today: The $4,700 Rally Faces Its First Big Fed Test
Gold dropped below $4,700 an ounce Monday, with spot prices down 0.6% at $4,682.13 and June futures settling at $4,693.70. Uncertainty over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the Fed’s rate outlook weighed on the market. Analysts raised their 2026 gold forecast to a record $4,916, but technical signals pointed to fading momentum. Silver, platinum, and palladium also declined.
Tesla Stock Price Today: TSLA Rises After Musk’s $115 Billion Share Filing — What Comes Next
Tesla stock closed at $378.67, up 0.6% Monday, after the company registered over 303 million shares tied to Elon Musk’s 2018 CEO award, valued at $114.65 billion for filing purposes. Investors weighed potential dilution and future sales against Tesla’s $25 billion 2026 capex plan and robotaxi rollout.
3I/ATLAS Comet’s Strange Water Points To A Birthplace Unlike Our Solar System
Astronomers using ALMA have measured deuterated water in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, finding a deuterium-to-hydrogen ratio over 40 times higher than Earth’s oceans. The result indicates the comet formed in a much colder environment than the early solar system. The data were collected just after the comet’s perihelion as it now leaves the solar system.
Stanley Black & Decker Stock Rises as $500 Million Buyback Puts Cash Returns Back in Focus
Stanley Black & Decker shares rose 4% to $79.86 Monday after the company approved a $500 million buyback and kept its quarterly dividend at $0.83 per share. The board authorized the repurchase plan on April 23, ending a previous, unused buyback program. First-quarter results are due Wednesday. Trading volume topped 2.6 million shares.
Oruka Therapeutics Stock Surges After Psoriasis Drug Data as Biotech Seeks $500 Million
Oruka Therapeutics reported its experimental psoriasis drug ORKA-001 achieved complete skin clearance in 63.5% of patients at 16 weeks. Shares jumped 10.5% to $76.39 before the company launched a $500 million public offering. No serious adverse events were reported in the trial. ORKA-001 is being developed as a long-acting injectable, with annual dosing possible.
Why Rambus Stock Fell Even as AI Memory Sales Jumped in Q1
Rambus shares fell 10.8% to $141.31 Monday after reporting first-quarter revenue of $180.2 million and net income of $59.9 million. Product revenue rose 15% to $88 million, driven by AI data-center demand. The company forecast higher second-quarter product revenue but said results depend on customer deals. Rambus recently launched a new server memory module aimed at AI systems.
Edesa Biotech Stock Soars 54%: What’s Driving the ARDS Drug Rally Now
Edesa Biotech shares surged 53.9% to $11.17 on Nasdaq Monday, with trading volume near 9 million shares. The spike follows renewed focus on February data showing paridiprubart cut 28-day mortality in ARDS patients to 24% from 33%. CEO Par Nijhawan and principal investigator Ted Steiner are set to present at May ATS meetings. Edesa ended last quarter with $12.1 million in cash and a $68.2 million deficit.
Why Celestica Stock Fell After Strong Earnings and a Bigger AI Forecast
Celestica raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $19 billion and adjusted EPS target to $10.15 after reporting Q1 revenue of $4.05 billion, up 53%. Shares fell in after-hours trading despite beating profit expectations, following a 50% gain in April. The company’s CCS unit saw revenue jump 76% to $3.24 billion. Celestica also announced a new 1.6-terabit switch program set to ramp in 2027.
XRP Price Today: Ripple-Linked Token Slips Near $1.39 — Why K Bank’s Deal Hasn’t Moved the Market
XRP fell 2.7% to about $1.39 Monday despite Ripple’s new banking partnership with South Korea’s K Bank, which is piloting blockchain remittances but not using XRP as a bridge asset. Trading volume reached $2.37 billion, with XRP ranked fourth by market value at $85.9 billion. The broader crypto market also declined, with bitcoin near $76,960 and ether at $2,292.
AMD Stock Price Today: Why Shares Fell After Wall Street Questioned the AI Rally
AMD shares fell 3.8% to $334.49 Monday after Northland Capital downgraded the stock, citing high 2027 expectations and competition concerns. Nvidia and Intel rose, with Nvidia up 4% and Intel gaining 3%. AMD’s next earnings report is due May 5 after the close. Trading volume for AMD topped 50 million shares.
Sagimet Stock Surges as $175 Million Raise Sharpens Acne Drug Push
Sagimet Biosciences priced 29.17 million shares at $6 each, seeking to raise $175 million to fund a U.S. Phase 3 acne trial for denifanstat. Shares rose 38% to $8.12 on heavy volume Monday. The company will delay further work on its MASH liver-disease program unless it secures non-dilutive funding. Sagimet reported about $104.5 million in cash and equivalents.
Spotify’s Peloton Deal Turns SPOT Stock’s Earnings Week Into a Fitness Test
Spotify launched a fitness category with over 1,400 Peloton classes for Premium users in supported markets, expanding beyond audio. The announcement came ahead of Spotify’s Q1 earnings, due April 28. Spotify shares fell $21.59 to $496.41 late Monday, while Peloton rose to $5.29. Both companies said the deal broadens their reach and content offerings.
McDonald’s (MCD) Stock Drops as Netflix Happy Meal Push Runs Into a Tougher Fast-Food Market
McDonald’s shares dropped nearly 3% Monday after Erste Group downgraded the stock to Hold, citing slower profit growth. The move comes as McDonald’s prepares to launch a “Stranger Things” Happy Meal promotion with Netflix on May 5. The stock traded at $291.08, down $8.28. McDonald’s has also introduced new value meals amid rising competition and consumer price sensitivity.
Critical Metals Corp Stock Rallies as $835 Million European Lithium Deal Targets Full Greenland Rare Earth Control
Critical Metals Corp. agreed to buy European Lithium Ltd. for about $835 million, seeking full control of Greenland’s Tanbreez rare earth project. The deal would give Critical Metals all of Tanbreez, one of the world’s largest rare earth deposits, and add $219 million in cash. Shares of Critical Metals jumped to $13.85 in late Nasdaq trading. The move comes as the U.S. and EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals.
Lithium Americas Stock Jumps As Thacker Pass Turns Into America’s Big Lithium Test
Lithium Americas shares rose 13% Monday, closing at $5.26 with over 19 million shares traded, as focus returned to its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada. The company targets late 2027 for mechanical completion and aims to ramp up commercial production through 2028. Capital spending for 2026 is projected at $1.3–$1.6 billion. The U.S. government holds a 5% stake and has backed the project with a $2.23 billion loan.
Intellia Therapeutics CRISPR Trial Win Puts One-Time HAE Drug On FDA Track
Intellia Therapeutics reported its CRISPR drug lonvo-z cut hereditary angioedema attacks by 87% versus placebo in a late-stage trial, with 62% of treated patients attack- and therapy-free over six months. The company has started a rolling U.S. approval application. No serious adverse events were reported. Intellia shares fell 0.9% to $13.51 after initial gains.
U.S. Energy Corp Stock Jumps as $285 Helium Deal Gives Big Sky a Buyer
U.S. Energy Corp. signed a five-year helium sales deal with an unnamed global industrial gas company, securing a buyer for output from its planned Big Sky Carbon Hub in Montana. The contract covers up to 1.2 million cubic feet a month at a fixed $285 per thousand cubic feet, with inflation adjustments starting March 2028. U.S. Energy shares rose 20.8% to $1.12 on heavy volume. The agreement is “take-or-pay,” with the buyer handling pickup at the plant.
Veradermics Stock Jumps After VDPHL01 Hair-Loss Pill Hits Trial Goals
Veradermics shares rose 40% Monday after its oral hair-loss drug VDPHL01 met all main goals in a Phase 2/3 trial of 519 men. Patients taking the drug saw average hair count increases of 30.3 to 33.0 hairs per square centimeter over six months, compared to 7.3 for placebo. No treatment-related serious or heart-related adverse events were reported.
Silver ETF Showdown: Lower-Fee SIVR Challenges BlackRock’s SLV as Silver Miners Outrun Gold
Silver hit a record $121.64 an ounce on Jan. 29 before dropping to about $75, with analysts forecasting an average of $78 in 2026. BlackRock’s SLV posted a 112.40% one-year return with $36.45 billion in assets and a 0.50% fee, while abrdn’s SIVR returned 112.79% with $4.97 billion in assets and a 0.30% fee. The physical silver market remains in deficit for a sixth year.
Nvidia’s $5 Trillion Comeback Has One Big Question Wall Street Can’t Ignore
Nvidia’s market value climbed to about $5.27 trillion Monday as shares rose 3.3% to near $215, following Friday’s record close above $5 trillion. The rally comes ahead of earnings reports from major AI infrastructure buyers, with investors watching for capital spending signals. Intel reported first-quarter revenue up 7% to $13.6 billion, boosting chip stocks broadly. Nvidia’s fiscal 2026 revenue reached $215.9 billion, up 65% year over year.