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Lennar's Expansion Plans Face Headwinds from Elevated Mortgage Rates
Lennar shares slipped 0.5% as the homebuilder accelerates new community launches despite high mortgage rates and a disappointing spring selling season.
Fluence Energy Shares Soar 34% on Record $5.6B Backlog and Hyperscaler Deals
Fluence Energy shares surged 34% premarket on a record $5.6 billion backlog and hyperscaler deals, as the battery-storage firm reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Flat Near All-Time Highs as Oil Slide Tests AI Rally
U.S. stock futures were nearly unchanged Thursday, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts near record levels after a two-day AI-driven rally, while oil prices slid further on U.S.-Iran deal hopes.
National Grid Slips Ahead of Full-Year Results After JPMorgan Target Cut
National Grid shares dropped 1.56% to 1,278p ahead of its full-year results due May 14 after JPMorgan trimmed its price target to 1,440p while maintaining an 'overweight' rating.
HSBC Steadies After Steep Drop on $400M Fraud Charge
HSBC shares recovered after a $400M fraud charge tied to private credit exposure triggered a near-6% drop. Q1 profit missed estimates, spotlighting risks in bank-private credit links.
ASX 200 Rallies on Mining Surge, Energy Stocks Slide
The ASX 200 closed up 0.96% at 8,878.1, driven by miners and gold stocks, while energy shares fell sharply on oil price declines and new LNG export regulations.
FTSE 100 Slips as Energy Stocks Weigh on Market
London's FTSE 100 fell 0.34% as energy stocks dragged, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.6% on travel gains amid lower oil prices and peace deal hopes.
Nifty Edges Up as Auto Gains Offset IT, FMCG Weakness; Oil Slide Aids Rupee
Indian equities were mixed on Thursday with Nifty up 0.08% and Sensex down 0.03%, as auto stocks rallied on lower oil prices, while IT and FMCG sectors fell.
Middle Eastern Penny Stocks Gain Attention as Regional Markets Rally
Middle Eastern penny stocks are drawing investor interest as regional markets rally, with Dubai leading gains and Egypt hitting record highs.
