UK Inflation Hits 3.3% as Fuel Shock Threatens Higher Bills and BoE Rate Cuts
UK consumer price inflation rose to 3.3% in March from 3.0% in February, driven by higher
FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites
UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by higher motor fuel prices, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The FTSE 100 hovered near 10,500, down 0.04%, as losses in Reckitt
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $75,000 as Fed Doubts Stall a Fresh Rally
Bitcoin fell 1.7% to about $74,985 on Tuesday after briefly nearing $77,000, as traders responded to signals the Federal Reserve may not cut rates soon. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw strong inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT fund attracting $906 million last week. Iran’s uncertainty over Gulf peace talks and oil price concerns weighed on risk assets. Ether dropped 1.4% to $2,296.
Hims & Hers Stock Slides as Amazon Enters the GLP-1 Weight-Loss Race
Hims & Hers Health shares fell 1.6% to $30.52 Tuesday after Amazon launched a GLP-1 weight-management program through One Medical, intensifying competition in telehealth weight loss. Amazon said its program will offer same-day pharmacy delivery in nearly 3,000 cities and 24/7 prescription renewals. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk shares also declined. Hims is shifting away from compounded GLP-1s toward branded, FDA-approved drugs.
SoFi Stock Slides Before Earnings as Wall Street Puts Its $1 Billion Quarter to the Test
SoFi shares fell 42 cents to $19.08 Tuesday afternoon on heavy volume ahead of first-quarter results due April 29. Asset Management One increased its SoFi stake by 6.8% in Q4, according to a new 13F filing. Analyst opinions remain mixed, with BofA recently cutting its price target to $18 and MarketBeat showing a Hold consensus.
Nokia Q1 Earnings Preview: AI Push Meets North America Test
Nokia will report first-quarter results Thursday, with analysts expecting €253 million in adjusted operating profit on €4.56 billion in sales. The company will debut a new reporting structure with expanded segment detail. Consensus sees adjusted EPS at €0.04, up from €0.03 a year ago. Recent deals with TIM Brasil, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange highlight Nokia’s push into AI-driven network infrastructure.
Opendoor Technologies stock jumps as housing data beats ahead of May 7 earnings
Opendoor Technologies shares climbed 5.6% to $5.65 Tuesday, with over 63 million shares traded, after U.S. pending home sales rose 1.5% in March. The stock touched an intraday high of $5.99. Opendoor will report first-quarter results after markets close on May 7. Morgan Stanley disclosed 10.2% ownership in the company as of March 31.
Ondas Inc wins $10 million Israel border demining order as defense pipeline grows
Ondas Inc said its 4M Defense unit received a $10 million initial order for demining work under Israel’s $1.7 billion eastern border barrier project. The award brings Ondas’ two active demining tenders to about $80 million. Shares rose 1.3% to $10.87 Tuesday afternoon. 4M will use drones and robots to clear landmines along the border.
Plug Power Stock Slips as Court Lets Part of Investor Suit Move Ahead During Louisiana Plant Tour
A Delaware judge allowed investors to pursue part of a securities lawsuit against Plug Power over statements on hydrogen production targets and revenue forecasts. The ruling came as Plug hosted an investor tour of its Louisiana hydrogen plant with Oppenheimer. Plug shares fell about 5% to $3.06 in early afternoon trading. The company reaffirmed its goal of positive EBITDAS in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Intel Earnings Preview: AI Server-Chip Shortages Put Turnaround to the Test
Intel will report first-quarter results Thursday after earlier warning of struggles to meet AI server chip demand. Analysts expect revenue to fall 1.9% to $12.42 billion and adjusted earnings to drop nearly 90%, despite projected growth in its data center and AI segment. Intel recently bought out Apollo’s stake in its Irish fab for $14.2 billion. Lead times for some server CPUs could reach six months.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Slip as Oil Jumps and Fed Uncertainty Caps Rally
The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to 7,086.48 Tuesday afternoon as rising oil prices and Treasury yields erased early gains. Brent crude climbed again after a 5.6% jump Monday, following U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions. UnitedHealth raised its full-year outlook, and Amazon pledged up to $25 billion in Anthropic. March retail sales rose 1.7%, the biggest increase in a year.
NVIDIA Corporation Shares Slip as Google’s AI Chip Push Tests Inference Lead
Nvidia shares dropped $1.98 to $200.08 Tuesday after reports that Google is in talks with Marvell Technology on new AI chips. The move comes ahead of Google Cloud Next and highlights ongoing efforts by major cloud providers to reduce reliance on Nvidia processors. Nvidia’s market value stood at about $4.53 trillion after the decline. Google and Marvell did not comment on the reported discussions.
AT&T and Citi Refresh Points Plus Card With New Rewards, Bill Discounts and No Foreign Fees
AT&T and Citigroup updated the AT&T Points Plus World Mastercard, adding 2x ThankYou Points on AT&T purchases and waiving foreign transaction fees. The card still offers up to $240 in annual statement credits after qualifying spend, with discounts for eligible wireless and internet customers. The new perks are available to current and new cardholders. AT&T shares traded at $26.14 midday Tuesday.
Citi Wealth Turns to Advyzon for Global Unified Managed Account Rollout as Banks Push Deeper Into Alternatives
Citi Wealth will partner with Advyzon to launch a global unified managed account program, starting in late 2026 for select private banking clients. The platform will combine ETFs, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and alternatives in a single structure, integrating BlackRock’s portfolio solutions. Citi’s wealth unit reported $3.1 billion in Q1 revenue, up 11% from last year, but net new investment assets fell 11%.
This Little-Known AI Power Stock Is Surging. Its Next Test Comes May 5
Navitas shares surged nearly 20% Tuesday morning, trading around $15.82 with volume over 53 million, as investors focused on its AI data-center power role. The company, which designs GaN and SiC power semiconductors, will report first-quarter results May 5. Full-year 2025 revenue dropped to $45.92 million from $83.3 million in 2024 after shifting away from mobile chargers.
Vanguard Just Split Five ETFs — What Changed for VGT, VUG, MGK, VOOG and VO Today
Vanguard’s five equity index ETFs began trading at split-adjusted prices Tuesday, lowering share prices without changing investors’ stakes. VGT opened at $101.45, VUG at $81.95, MGK at $82.78, VOOG at $76.61, and VO at $76.92. The splits, ranging from 4-for-1 to 8-for-1, applied to holders as of April 20 and have no tax impact, according to Vanguard.
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Turn Lower As Apple CEO Change, Warsh Hearing And Iran Talks Hit Wall Street
Apple shares fell after the company named John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as CEO, while U.S. stocks turned negative amid uncertainty over the Federal Reserve leadership and U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. UnitedHealth’s strong results helped limit losses. Brent crude traded in the mid-$90s ahead of Wednesday’s scheduled expiration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.
Eli Lilly to Buy Kelonia for Up to $7 Billion as In Vivo CAR-T Gains Ground
Eli Lilly will acquire Boston-based Kelonia Therapeutics for up to $7 billion in cash, including $3.25 billion upfront, to expand into in vivo CAR-T cancer therapies. Kelonia’s KLN-1010, in Phase 1 for multiple myeloma, generates engineered T-cells inside the patient. The deal marks Lilly’s third Massachusetts biotech purchase in 2026. Kelonia had 62 employees and nearly ran out of cash before the offer.
POET Technologies Stock Soars Again as PFIC Tax Clarity Eases Short-Seller Fears
POET Technologies shares surged 20% Tuesday, following an 18% gain Monday, after the company addressed U.S. shareholder tax concerns and announced plans to redomicile. Nearly 32.9 million shares traded by 10:21 a.m. ET, with the stock reaching $11.07 before settling at $10.34. Wolfpack Research disclosed a short position last week, sparking volatility. CFO Thomas Mika said POET expects not to qualify as a PFIC in 2026.
Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Rising Again as Analysts Lift Targets and Golden Dome Spending Comes Into Focus
Rocket Lab shares rose 2% to $91.12 Tuesday after analysts raised price targets and the Pentagon detailed new space defense spending in its 2027 budget request. The company closed its $155 million Mynaric acquisition last week and reported a $190 million Pentagon launch contract in March, bringing its backlog above $2 billion. Rocket Lab now expects to launch its Neutron rocket in late 2026 after a test setback.
May 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule: Why Some Recipients Will Wait Longer for Their Money
Some Social Security recipients will wait up to 35 days between April and May payments, with the first regular May distribution set for May 13. The Social Security Administration will issue May payments on May 1, May 13, May 20, and May 27, depending on benefit type and birth date. The 2026 calendar shift affects timing but not benefit amounts, which rose 2.8% this year.
Spirit Airlines Bailout Talks Turn to U.S. Government Stake as Liquidation Risk Grows
Spirit Airlines has proposed giving the U.S. government an equity stake in exchange for emergency aid as it faces possible liquidation amid surging fuel costs, according to Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal. The carrier sought hundreds of millions in funding last week after jet fuel prices nearly doubled, pushing projected costs above its available cash, Reuters reported.
Amazon to Invest Up to $25 Billion More in Anthropic as Claude Maker Commits $100 Billion to AWS
Amazon will invest up to $25 billion more in Anthropic, starting with $5 billion, as the AI startup commits to spend over $100 billion on AWS over the next decade. Anthropic will lock in up to 5 gigawatts of Amazon Trainium chip capacity, with nearly 1 gigawatt online by the end of 2026. The deal follows surging demand for Anthropic’s Claude models, which now generate over $30 billion in annualized revenue.
Beyond Meat Stock Is Back Above $1 as BYND Rally Tests Wall Street’s Doubts
Beyond Meat shares surged above $1 in heavy trading Tuesday, after Nasdaq warned the company in March it risked delisting if it failed to close above $1 for 10 consecutive days by Aug. 31. The stock hit $1.55 before settling near $1.31, with volume topping 129 million shares. Recent gains come despite a 19.7% drop in Q4 net revenue and a $69.9 million adjusted EBITDA loss. Wall Street’s average rating remains “Strong Sell.”
Palantir Stock Today: Why PLTR Is on Watch as Pentagon AI Spending Meets a Valuation Test
Palantir closed at $145.89 on Monday, down 0.34%, but traded above $146 in early Tuesday quotes as investors awaited Pentagon fiscal 2027 budget details. The company is expected to benefit from a $1.5 trillion U.S. defense request, with its Maven AI system set for formal Pentagon adoption and a role in the Golden Dome missile-defense project.
Silver Price Today Drops Below $79 as Dollar, Oil Risks Shake Traders
Spot silver dropped below $79 an ounce Tuesday, with Kitco quoting $78.87 bid, down 0.93%, as a stronger dollar and higher yields pressured precious metals. Silver remains up 14% for the month and over 140% year-on-year, making it vulnerable to profit-taking. Oil prices eased after a Monday spike, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stayed limited amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Germany’s ZEW investor morale index fell to minus 17.2 in April.
Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost
U.S. natural gas futures slipped to around $2.67 per mmBtu early Tuesday after settling at $2.689 on Monday, ending a four-session rally. Storage levels remain above normal, with 1,970 billion cubic feet reported April 10, capping price gains despite colder forecasts. LNG exports are near record highs but terminals have little spare capacity. The EIA projects inventories will stay above the five-year average through October.
Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk
Brent crude fell below $95 a barrel Tuesday as traders focused on possible U.S.-Iran peace talks, despite ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures dropped 69 cents to $94.79, while U.S. WTI for May lost $1.12 to $88.49. The IEA said Middle East outages cut global oil supply by 10.1 million barrels per day in March, the largest disruption on record. U.S. crude exports are rising but cannot fully replace lost Middle East shipments.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls as Rio Tinto Gain Runs Into Energy Selloff
Australian shares closed nearly flat Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 3.9 points to 8,949.40 as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks. Rio Tinto rose after reporting a 9% jump in first-quarter copper-equivalent output, but energy stocks fell. Brent crude traded near $95 a barrel, and the Australian dollar slipped to $0.715. ANZ reported consumer confidence at 64.3, near record lows, with inflation expectations at 7.1%.
FTSE 100 Today: British Land Rally Masks AB Foods Slide as UK Stocks Edge Up
The FTSE 100 rose 0.12% to 10,622.06 in delayed London trade Tuesday, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.39%. British Land climbed after boosting earnings guidance and signing Anthropic as a tenant. Associated British Foods fell on plans to split Primark from its food units and a profit warning. Crest Nicholson plunged nearly a third after cutting its outlook and warning on home completions.
US Stock Market Premarket Today: Why Nasdaq Futures Are Rising Before the Bell
U.S. stock index futures rose early Tuesday, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.3% and Dow futures gaining 61 points, as investors weighed AI gains against Middle East tensions. Amazon announced up to $25 billion in new investment in Anthropic, while Apple said Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September, succeeded by John Ternus. The U.S. Census Bureau will release March retail sales data at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
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Victory Giant Technology shares surged as much as 60% on debut in Hong Kong, reaching HK$306.8 after pricing at HK$209.88. The IPO raised HK$20.1 billion ($2.57 billion), making it the city's largest this year. The company supplies Nvidia. The listing is Hong Kong’s biggest since Zijin Gold International’s $3.2 billion offering in September.
XRP Price Rally Just Hit a Wall—Why $1.46 Now Matters
XRP traded near $1.43 on Monday, down from a Friday high above $1.50. XRP-linked ETFs saw $55.39 million in net inflows last week, their strongest showing of 2026. Market value stood near $88 billion, with traders watching $1.41 as support and $1.46-$1.50 as resistance. XRP outperformed bitcoin and ether last week but slipped as crypto markets pulled back.
Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Even as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flared Again
Spain said it will join an EU plan to share jet fuel stocks and supports joint purchasing as Europe faces shortages after Gulf supply disruptions. Jet fuel prices remain near $175 a barrel and inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub hit a four-year low. Airlines including KLM have begun canceling flights due to rising fuel costs. The European Commission is preparing guidance to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern fuel.
Alphabet Stock Slips as Google-Marvell AI Chip Talks Put Spending, Earnings in Focus
Alphabet shares fell 0.9% to $338.45 Monday after reports Google is in talks with Marvell Technology to develop two AI chips, despite ongoing investor concerns over a projected $175–$185 billion 2026 spending bill. Marvell stock rose 6.1% while Broadcom dropped 2.4%. Alphabet reports first-quarter results April 29. Google and Marvell declined to comment.
Meta Q1 2026 Earnings Set for April 29 as Ad Growth Faces AI Spending Test
Meta Platforms will report first-quarter earnings after markets close April 29, with a conference call set for 2:30 p.m. Pacific. Shares fell 2.3% midday Monday. Analyst Justin Post expects Meta to beat estimates, forecasting $56 billion in revenue and $7.44 EPS for the March quarter. Meta recently extended its AI chip deal with Broadcom through 2029 and faces rising energy costs and new European regulatory scrutiny.