Tony Jackson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Albemarle Corporation shares exploded higher on April 16, 2026, closing at $215.62 after a stunning 16.31 percent single-day gain on heavy volume, as lithium prices continued their sharp 2026 rebound and bullish analyst actions reinforced optimism for the world's largest lithium producer.

Apr 17, 2026

SYDNEY — Australia is grappling with its most severe fuel supply crunch in decades as a major refinery fire in Victoria this week added fresh pressure to an already strained system hit hard by disruptions from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. With the Strait of Hormuz largely closed for over a month, global oil shipments have been thrown into chaos, exposing the nation's heavy reliance on imports and thin domestic reserves.

Apr 17, 2026

SYDNEY — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape global industries in 2026, investors seeking exposure within the ASX 200 have turned their attention to Australian companies providing the critical infrastructure, data solutions and software platforms that power the AI boom.

Apr 17, 2026

NEW YORK — AXT Inc. shares exploded higher Thursday, surging nearly 30% to close at $81.78 after a volatile session that saw the stock swing from $59.30 to an intraday high of $82.19, as momentum traders piled into the compound semiconductor maker amid broader excitement over artificial intelligence infrastructure demand.

Apr 17, 2026

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index slipped modestly Thursday, closing at 8,936.2 after shedding 18.8 points or 0.21 percent, as investors weighed lingering uncertainties from the U.S.-Iran conflict, softer domestic economic signals and mixed corporate earnings amid a broader global market pause.

Apr 17, 2026

LOS GATOS, Calif. — Netflix Inc. shares edged lower in early trading Thursday as investors braced for the streaming giant's first-quarter earnings report, which analysts widely expect to highlight continued subscriber momentum, recent price hikes and accelerating advertising revenue.

Apr 17, 2026

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 48,592 in early trading Thursday, extending a strong rebound from recent geopolitical volatility as investors bet on progress toward a lasting ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran conflict and stabilization of global oil markets.

Apr 16, 2026

TORONTO — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ltd. shares have skyrocketed nearly 195 percent year-to-date as of mid-April 2026, turning the newly public photonic quantum computing pioneer into one of the hottest — and most volatile — names in a sector still years from widespread commercial payoff.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Upstart Holdings Inc. shares jumped more than 11 percent in midday trading Wednesday, climbing to around $32.96 as investors bet on the artificial intelligence-powered lending platform's continued recovery in 2026 amid improving loan origination volumes and optimism around its push for a national bank charter.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Starbucks Corp. shares have climbed more than 15 percent year-to-date in 2026, trading near $98 in mid-April as investors weigh early signs of a turnaround under new CEO Brian Niccol against lingering pressures from cautious consumers and a complex China market.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Polaris Inc. shares tumbled more than 10 percent in morning trading Wednesday, plunging to around $51.59 as investors grew jittery ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report and grappled with ongoing softness in the powersports and off-road vehicle market.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Tesla Inc. shares surged more than 4 percent in morning trading Wednesday, trading near $379 as investors bet on accelerating progress toward robotaxi deployment and artificial intelligence initiatives despite a modest miss on first-quarter vehicle deliveries.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares climbed more than 2 percent in morning trading Wednesday as the video game retailer launched its much-anticipated "Power Packs" digital trading card platform, injecting fresh excitement into a stock that has traded like a meme favorite for years.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — WisdomTree Inc. shares edged higher in early trading Wednesday, climbing to $17.34 as investors reacted positively to the company's latest monthly metrics showing robust $2.6 billion in net inflows for March and continued strength in its global ETF platform amid growing demand for innovative investment products.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Webull Corp. (NASDAQ: BULL) presents a classic high-growth fintech story in 2026, with strong revenue momentum and analyst calls for substantial upside, yet persistent concerns over profitability sustainability, heavy marketing spend and post-IPO share pressure make it a polarizing pick for investors weighing whether to buy the current dip or sell into uncertainty.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — IonQ Inc. shares have delivered explosive gains for early believers but remain a high-stakes bet heading deeper into 2026, with Wall Street analysts largely urging investors to buy the dip while cautioning that the quantum computing pioneer's path to profitability is long and volatile.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher in early trading Wednesday, rising above 48,580 as investors continued to bet on an eventual resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict despite the ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 15, 2026

VELDHOVEN, Netherlands — ASML Holding N.V. shares climbed more than 1 percent Tuesday to close at $1,518.30, extending a strong 2026 rally as investors cheered robust demand for the Dutch chip equipment maker's extreme ultraviolet lithography machines driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

Apr 15, 2026

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Nike Inc.'s shares have tumbled to multi-year lows in April 2026, leaving investors grappling with a stark question: Is the athletic giant a bargain after years of decline, or a stock to avoid as sales weakness drags into the new fiscal year?

Apr 15, 2026

SYDNEY — The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed marginally higher at 8,976.2 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, gaining just 5.4 points or 0.06 percent in a cautious session overshadowed by Australia's deepening fuel crisis, plunging consumer confidence and lingering uncertainty from Middle East tensions.

Apr 15, 2026

SYDNEY — Australia's fuel crisis, triggered by disruptions from the US-Israel conflict with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, continued into mid-April 2026 with hundreds of service stations still reporting shortages, diesel prices exceeding $3 per litre in many areas and economists warning of growing recession risks if supply restrictions become necessary later this year.

Apr 15, 2026

SYDNEY — Australian Idol 2026 delivered solid audiences and boosted streaming numbers for the Seven Network throughout its run from February to mid-April, helping the broadcaster maintain its position as the leading free-to-air network, yet the show's precise production costs, advertising revenue and overall profit have not been publicly disclosed by executives.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Oracle Corporation shares have delivered a volatile ride in 2026, dropping as much as 24% year-to-date from peaks near $345 in late 2025 before staging sharp rebounds on strong earnings and fresh AI announcements. As of mid-April, the stock trades around $162-$167, leaving many investors wondering whether to buy the dip or sell amid concerns over heavy capital spending and execution risks in the red-hot artificial intelligence infrastructure race.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Oklo Inc. shares jumped more than 8% Tuesday, climbing to around $58 as investors piled into the advanced nuclear company amid surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers and fresh regulatory progress on its small modular reactor technology.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Shares of NuScale Power Corp. surged more than 12% in early trading Tuesday as investors piled into the small modular reactor developer ahead of its first-quarter 2026 earnings report next month, betting on progress in the global push for advanced nuclear power to meet surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers and clean energy goals.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Shares of Rigetti Computing Inc. jumped more than 10% in early trading Tuesday as excitement continued to build around the quantum computing pioneer's recent launch of its most powerful system to date, the 108-qubit Cepheus-1-108Q, now generally available to customers and partners worldwide.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. traded near all-time highs Tuesday after the banking giant delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, posting record net income of $16.5 billion and beating Wall Street forecasts on both revenue and earnings amid robust performance in markets, investment banking and asset management.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Shares of Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. jumped more than 13% in early trading Tuesday after the high-speed connectivity specialist announced a strategic acquisition of Israeli photonics company DustPhotonics, a deal that accelerates its push into silicon photonics and next-generation optical interconnects critical for powering massive AI data centers.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Shares of Astera Labs Inc. fell more than 3% in early trading Tuesday as the semiconductor company specializing in high-speed connectivity for artificial intelligence infrastructure gave back some of its recent sharp gains, even as analysts continue to highlight its pivotal role in powering the AI data center buildout.

Apr 14, 2026