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Oil Drops 9%, Dow Soars 869 on Hormuz Reopening
Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen during a ceasefire sent oil plunging 9% and stocks soaring Friday, with the Dow gaining 869 points and the S&P 500 notching its third straigh
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Sector rotation signals a need for disciplined approach
India’s market sentiment lifted as the VIX fell 8.7% to 17.2 and Nifty rallied 1.3% to close 302 points higher, yet the index remains boxed between 24,500‑24,700 resistance. Technical indicators show
Trump signals Iran peace; Fed hearing, Tesla earnings
U.S. President Trump’s signal that the Iran war may be ending lifts market optimism, while investors brace for mixed signals from upcoming economic data. At the same time, the Federal Reserve nominee’
Wall Street Week Ahead: Surging record-high US stocks to wade deeper into earnings season
U.S. equities surged back to record highs, with the S&P 500 climbing 11% since its March low and breaking the 7,000 barrier as investors shift focus to a robust Q1 earnings season. Analysts like Chuck
S&P 500 Hits Record Highs Amid Iran War
The S&P 500 surged to record highs even as the Iran war made headlines, underscoring that selling on conflict news is often a mistake. The rally highlights the advantage of a buy‑and‑hold approach dur
US Stock Market: Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open
U.S. equities surged to record highs after the Strait of Hormuz was declared open, sending crude oil prices tumbling more than 11% and easing inflation worries. While the market cheered the oil plunge
Indian Stocks Rally, Analysts Flag NearTerm Resistance
Indian equities extended their rally for a second week as the rupee strengthened and oil prices fell, buoyed by hopes of peace in West Asia. While sentiment is upbeat, analysts warn that near‑term res
Wipro’s ₹15,000‑crore buyback fails to lift shares
Wipro’s shares fell on Friday even after the company announced a ₹15,000‑crore buyback. A 2% drop in March‑quarter net profit and weaker‑than‑expected revenue sparked caution among brokerages.
AI chipmaker Cerebras files to go public after scrapping IPO plans last year
AI chipmaker Cerebras, a rival to Nvidia, has filed an IPO after scrapping the effort last year. The company says the filing will support a growing partnership with OpenAI, which received a warrant to
IBM's Quarterly Investor Update Looms
IBM is scheduled to report a quarterly investor update that could carry significant implications for shareholders, according to a Motley Fool analysis published April 17, 2026.
Why Autoliv Stock Rocked the Market on Friday
Autoliv (ALV) reported Q1 2026 results that beat analyst forecasts, with net sales of $2.75 billion up 7% YoY and GAAP EPS of $2.05 per share exceeding the $1.91 expectation. The surprise lift sent th
Greenland Approves 92.5% Stake, Tanbreez Shares Surge
Greenland's approval of a 92.5% stake and operating control of rare‑earth explorer Tanbreez sparked a sharp rally in critical‑metals stocks, while the broader market saw Tesla break its losing streak
Bitcoin Breaks 7‑Month Ceiling, Targets $84K
Bitcoin surged 2.7% to a $78k intraday high after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz would stay open, breaking a seven‑month descending resistance line. Traders now assign a 69% probability of reachi
S&P 500 Tops 7,000; Nasdaq Logs 13-Session Streak
U.S. stocks have stormed back to record highs on hopes of cooling U.S.-Iran tensions, with the S&P 500 closing above 7,000 for the first time as investors turn to a heavy week of corporate earnings le
Fed's Waller Cites Iran War, Labor Risks to Hold Rates
Fed Governor Christopher Waller warned that the Iran war and a fragile labor market could force the Fed to keep rates at 3.5%-3.75% for an extended period, as inflation risks may be more persistent th
US Stocks | Kailera soars over 60% in Nasdaq debut as weight-loss drug race heats up
Kailera’s Nasdaq debut jumped over 60% after its $16 IPO, a vivid sign that investors are racing into the $150 bn obesity‑drug market dominated by GLP‑1 therapies. The spring IPO surge, contrasted wit
Oil Drops 9%, Stocks Hit Records as Iran Reopens Hormuz
Stocks surged and oil plunged after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would be 'completely open' during the US-Iran ceasefire, with the Dow recouping all its war-related losses.
Unusual Options Activity Hints That a Big Fish Is Rolling Covered Calls on Shopify Stock
Unusual Options Activity Hints That a Big Fish Is Rolling Covered Calls on Shopify Stock
Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch fresh records as war resolution hopes grow
U.S. equities surged to fresh all‑time highs as the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on news of a 10‑day Israel‑Lebanon ceasefire and hopes of extending the truce with Iran, while strong earnings, falling
When will mortgage rates go down? A calming bond market is helping.
When will mortgage rates go down? A calming bond market is helping.
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