US Stock Markets
Wall Street hits fresh record highs after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz; Brent slips below $90
US equities surged on 17 April, with two indices hitting record highs after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, allowing oil tankers to operate. The S&P 500 rose 1.34%, while crude oil prices fell 10%, providing relief to investors.
2 min read17 Apr 2026US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise on growing US-Iran peace hopes; Netflix drops 11%
US stock futures pointed to a positive opening on April 17 following record highs in major indices. Investor sentiment improved amidst US-Iran negotiations, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rising. Netflix shares fell 11% in pre-market trading after forecasting earnings below expectations.
2 min read17 Apr 2026US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady after record-setting rally; Allbirds down 30%
US stock futures saw modest gains on 16 April, following record highs in major indices amid optimism over a US-Iran ceasefire and strong corporate earnings. The S&P 500 reached 7,002.28 points, while small-cap stocks also gained traction, reflecting improved investor sentiment.
2 min read16 Apr 2026Allbirds stock price jumps nearly 600% on plans to rebrand itself as AI company
The Nasdaq-listed Allbirds plans to rebrand itself as “NewBird AI” and shift focus to offering cloud computing capacity and AI services. The stock price jumped 582.33% to close at $16.99 apiece, valuing the company at $147.95 million.
1 min read16 Apr 2026Nvidia shares extend winning run to 11th session; top $200 for first time in five months, near record high
Nvidia shares climbed to $200.40, continuing an 11-day rally, fuelled by robust AI hardware demand. The stock is now 5.5% shy of its record high, with investors optimistic about upcoming Big Tech earnings and ongoing AI investments.
2 min read15 Apr 2026US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures steady after strong gains, hover near record highs
US stock futures show little change after key indices gained over 1% yesterday. Optimism grows as US-Iran talks resume amidst Middle East tensions. The S&P 500 nears record highs, while oil prices rise due to constrained shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
2 min read15 Apr 2026Bloom Energy shares surge over 20% to record high after securing major Oracle data centre power deal
Bloom Energy's shares rose 24% to a record $218.68 after signing a deal to supply 2.8 gigawatts of fuel cell energy systems for Oracle's data centre. The partnership supports Oracle's AI infrastructure amid rising demand for cloud computing.
2 min read14 Apr 2026US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures surge 0.4% as crude slips on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks
US stock futures rose slightly amid hopes for a US-Iran deal despite ongoing blockades. Major indices gained, with the S&P 500 reaching pre-war levels, driven by tech stocks. Crude oil prices declined, while JPMorgan earnings beat expectations.
2 min read14 Apr 2026Asian markets today: Kospi, Nikkei 225 rise up to 2% on hopes for US-Iran war ceasefire talks
Asian markets opened higher on Tuesday amid renewed hopes of a ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict. Here’s a look at stock market movements across Asian countries and the US.
2 min read14 Apr 2026US airline stocks fall up to 3% as crude surges on renewed West Asia conflict; Delta, United, American trade in red
US airline stocks plunged on Monday as crude oil prices soared after failed peace talks between Iran and the US. Delta Air Lines shares dropped 3.2%, while other major airlines also saw declines, highlighting the aviation industry's vulnerability to rising fuel costs amid escalating tensions.
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