China Solar Export Curbs Could Disrupt Tesla's U.S. Energy Expansion
Technology Sarah Chen

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.

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Hims & Hers Stock Jumps on FDA's Peptide Policy Review
Regulation James Calloway

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.

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Microsoft Shares Surge on Strong Azure, Copilot Demand Ahead of Q3 Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

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.

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MicroStrategy Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $1 Billion Purchase via Preferred Stock
Crypto Sarah Chen

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.

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Oil Prices Steady Near $95 Amid Hormuz Disruption, Shifting Demand Forecasts
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Prices Steady Near $95 Amid Hormuz Disruption, Shifting Demand Forecasts

Oil futures showed minimal movement, with Brent crude holding near $95 per barrel, as constrained tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz provided a floor against diplomatic optimism. Major agencies revised their demand forecasts lower.

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European Gas Prices Retreat Amid Lingering Supply Fears
Commodities Rebecca Torres

European Gas Prices Retreat Amid Lingering Supply Fears

European natural gas prices declined Wednesday, easing from recent highs driven by Middle East supply concerns. The EU warned prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruptions could trigger fresh price spikes.

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Mortgage Rates Hold Near Recent Lows, Yet Spring Housing Demand Remains Subdued
Economy Daniel Marsh

Mortgage Rates Hold Near Recent Lows, Yet Spring Housing Demand Remains Subdued

Mortgage rates stabilized near recent lows, sparking a 5.1% weekly jump in refinance applications. However, purchase demand dipped 1% as builder confidence fell to a seven-month low amid economic uncertainty.

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Ripple's Korean Bond Pilot Boosts XRP, Rakuten Delay Mutes Rally
Crypto Sarah Chen

Ripple's Korean Bond Pilot Boosts XRP, Rakuten Delay Mutes Rally

XRP climbed toward $1.39 following Ripple's new partnership with South Korea's Kyobo Life Insurance for a blockchain bond settlement pilot. The advance was tempered by Rakuten Wallet's postponement of XRP and four other token listings.

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Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $74K as Institutional Demand Returns
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $74K as Institutional Demand Returns

Bitcoin traded around $74,395 Wednesday, maintaining gains after briefly surpassing $76,000. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $411.4 million in inflows, reversing the previous day's outflow, while corporate purchases resumed.

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Silver Holds Near $79 Amid Persistent Supply Deficit Concerns
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Silver Holds Near $79 Amid Persistent Supply Deficit Concerns

Spot silver edged lower to $79.40 per ounce, consolidating after a recent rally. The market faces ongoing tightness with a projected 46.3-million-ounce deficit for 2026, continuing a multi-year trend of supply shortfalls.

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S&P 500 Hits Record Amid Iran Talks, Bank Earnings; Dow Lags
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 Hits Record Amid Iran Talks, Bank Earnings; Dow Lags

The S&P 500 climbed to a new intraday record Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over potential U.S.-Iran talks and robust earnings from major banks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, trailed the broader market, declining roughly 0.4%.

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Gold Retreats from One-Month Peak as Dollar Strengthens, Rate Bets Dim
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Retreats from One-Month Peak as Dollar Strengthens, Rate Bets Dim

Gold prices pulled back from a one-month high on Wednesday, with spot bullion dropping 0.9% as a firmer U.S. dollar and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts pressured the metal.

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