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Nikkei 225 Soars to Historic High on Tech Surge, Yen Weakness
The Nikkei 225 index closed at an all-time high of 59,518.34, gaining 2.38%, as technology shares rallied following positive signals from global markets and easing oil prices. The Topix index also advanced 1.17% to 3,814.46.
Hang Seng Rallies on Strong China GDP, Sigenergy Soars in Debut
Hong Kong stocks advanced sharply as China's first-quarter economic growth exceeded expectations, lifting the Hang Seng Index by 1.7%. Technology and electric vehicle battery shares were standout performers.
Indian Equities Retreat as Crude Spike Dampens Geopolitical Optimism
Indian benchmarks surrendered early advances to end in negative territory Thursday, as rising oil prices renewed concerns over the economy's import dependence. The Nifty 50 fell 0.14% while the Sensex declined 0.16%.
FTSE 100 Gains on Miner Strength, Mixed Corporate Updates
London's FTSE 100 advanced 0.2% on Thursday, buoyed by mining shares and a better-than-expected GDP reading. Morgan Sindall shares jumped after raising its profit outlook, contrasting with a decline for easyJet.
STI Retreats as Bank Stocks Weigh, Olam Soars on Deal Progress
The Straits Times Index declined 0.27% to 5,007.83 on Thursday, pressured by losses in major banking stocks. Olam Group jumped nearly 8% after clearing the last regulatory hurdle for its Olam Agri divestment.
Global Markets Rally on Geopolitical Easing and Commodity Surge
Global equities and commodities advanced sharply on April 16, 2026, driven by optimism over easing Middle East tensions and a weaker U.S. dollar. Cotton futures rallied over 90 points, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng TECH Index jumped nearly 3% and Indian benchmarks surged.
Norse Atlantic Axes LA Summer Routes Amid Fuel Price Surge, Seeks $180M Lifeline
Norse Atlantic Airways has scrapped its entire summer schedule from Los Angeles to European hubs, blaming a sharp rise in jet fuel prices. The airline simultaneously announced a $110 million rights issue and secured a $70 million bridge loan.
China Solar Export Curbs Could Disrupt Tesla's U.S. Energy Expansion
Beijing is weighing export limits on advanced solar manufacturing gear, potentially complicating Tesla's U.S. factory plans. The automaker's energy storage business is now more profitable than its core vehicle operations.
Hims & Hers Stock Jumps on FDA's Peptide Policy Review
Shares of Hims & Hers Health climbed sharply after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it will reconsider regulations on certain peptides. The company, which acquired a peptide facility last year, sees this as an opportunity to expand beyond the GLP-1 market.
Microsoft Shares Surge on Strong Azure, Copilot Demand Ahead of Q3 Earnings
Microsoft shares gained 4.5% Wednesday following a survey indicating rising enterprise adoption of Azure and Copilot. The company reports fiscal third-quarter results on April 29.
MicroStrategy Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $1 Billion Purchase via Preferred Stock
MicroStrategy purchased 13,927 Bitcoin for approximately $1 billion, funded entirely by sales of its STRC preferred shares, bringing its total BTC holdings to 780,897.