BHP Group’s China Iron Ore Deal Puts Yuan Pricing at Center of Market
BHP’s China iron ore settlement now includes renminbi-based pricing for some sales, sources told The Business
Meta Stock Drops as $145 Billion AI Spending Shock Overshadows Earnings Beat
Meta Platforms raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion, up $10 billion from its earlier range, citing higher component prices and data-center costs. Shares fell about 5% in after-hours trading
Gold Price Drop Deepens as Fed Holds Rates and Iran War Fuels Inflation Fear
Gold fell 1% to $4,550.39 an ounce in New York Wednesday, touching a one-month low as rising oil prices and U.S. Treasury
Colorado Kills Tech-Backed Right-to-Repair Rollback in Blow to Cisco, IBM
A Colorado House committee voted 7-4 to kill SB26-090, which would have exempted some IT equipment in “critical infrastructure” from the state’s
Akosombo Dam Flood Alert: VRA Moves as Ada East Flags 2,000 Riverbank Structures
The Volta River Authority has intensified emergency planning for communities below the Akosombo and Kpong dams after officials flagged over 2,000 unauthorized
Visa Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat as Consumer Spending Defies Slowdown Fears
Visa raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlook after reporting second-quarter net income of $6.02 billion, up 32%, and adjusted earnings of
Fed Meeting Today: Powell’s Final Act Puts Rate Cuts, Warsh and Fed Independence on the Line
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday as Jerome Powell chairs what may be his final meeting. The Senate Banking Committee will vote the same day on Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Powell. Powell’s term as chair ends May 15, but he could stay on the Fed’s board until 2028. Brent crude rose to $114.29 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns.
Why Citi’s $52mn Vis Raghavan Hire From JPMorgan Is Suddenly Under Scrutiny
Citigroup’s $52 million hire of Vis Raghavan from JPMorgan Chase is under scrutiny after reports he was dismissed from JPMorgan following complaints
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT Inflation Shock Hits ASX as Energy Stocks
Western Digital Stock Rises as Seagate’s AI Storage Beat Puts $500 Target in Focus
Western Digital shares climbed about 5% Tuesday after Seagate posted stronger-than-expected results and guidance. Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald and BofA raised their
PlayStation Plus May 2026: One Game Is Already Confirmed Before Sony’s Reveal
Sony will announce May’s PlayStation Plus Essential games on April 29, with Time Crisis already confirmed for the Premium Classics Catalog. The
X Down Today: Thousands Report Twitter Outage as Feed Problems Spike
More than 12,000 users reported problems with X, formerly Twitter, by 11:01 a.m. PT Tuesday, according to Downdetector data cited by GV Wire. Most complaints involved the feed or timeline. MacRumors said the platform was back online after a brief outage. The cause was not immediately clear.
Apple Weather Down: iPhone Users Hit by App Outage as Reports Spike
Apple Weather users reported blank screens and missing forecast data Tuesday, while Apple’s System Status page showed no problems. Outage tracker StatusGator logged 884 user reports in 24 hours but Apple did not confirm an issue. The cause remains unclear. Complaints continued as the app’s default status left many iPhone users without weather information.
New Pixel Weather Rival Gradient Weather Draws Android Buzz — But There’s a Catch
Gradient Weather, a new Android app from London-based Subtle Signals, is gaining traction as an alternative to Google’s Pixel Weather after Google limited its weather features for non-Pixel users. The app offers customizable alerts, animated effects, and dashboard cards, but some features require a Premium upgrade. Its Play Store listing shows over 1,000 downloads. Pixel Weather remains exclusive to Pixel 6 and newer devices.
Micron Stock Gets a $1,000 AI Call as Sandisk Rally Faces Its Next Test
Walt Disney World will begin Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on August 7, 2026, with 38 nights scheduled through October 31 at Magic Kingdom. Tickets, priced $119–$229 plus tax, go on sale May 5 for select hotel guests and May 12 for the general public. Regular park guests must leave by 6 p.m. on party nights. New entertainment includes a Stitch dance party; returning shows feature the Boo-to-You Parade and Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular.
Brawl Stars Oddities Shop Glitch Hits Players After Supercell Fix, 5,000 Bling Payout Raises Stakes
Supercell’s April 28 Brawl Stars maintenance fixed bugs in the Oddities Shop and Ultra Trophy Box, but players continued to report blank shop pages and missing icons. The dispute now centers on compensation in Bling, the in-game currency, after exclusive cosmetics and Epic skin drops failed to work as intended. Supercell promised Bling refunds and additional compensation, but complaints persisted on social media.
Today’s Wordle Answer Is QUACK After EERIE Streak Shock: What Puzzle #1774 Shows
Wordle #1,774’s answer was QUACK, a Q-starting word with no repeated letters, following Monday’s much tougher EERIE. Tom’s Guide reported more than 10% of players failed to solve EERIE, while QUACK averaged 4.0 moves to solve. The New York Times Games app tracks player streaks and stats, making difficult answers notable events. The Times bought Wordle in 2022 as part of a broader push into games.
UAE OPEC Exit: The May 1 Break That Could Reset Oil Prices
Stanley Tucci returns as Nigel Kipling in The Devil Wears Prada 2, opening May 1 with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt. Anne Hathaway denied reports that models were fired over body-type casting during a Good Morning America interview. Early box-office tracking projects a $90–100 million domestic opening weekend. The film faces backlash over a new character and heavy marketing.
Social Security May 2026 Payment Dates: Calendar Quirk Puts Millions on a Later Check Schedule
Social Security’s regular May payments will be issued May 13, May 20, and May 27, later than usual due to the 2026 calendar. SSI and some dual-benefit recipients are scheduled for May 1. No benefit cuts or missed payments have been announced. The gap between April and May payments will reach up to 35 days for some beneficiaries.
Rebecca Yarros Drops Peculiar Stars Date As Fourth Wing Fans Face Two 2026 Wild Cards
Rebecca Yarros announced her standalone contemporary romance Peculiar Stars will be released November 17, 2026. A separate Empyrean hardcover, labeled “Not Book Four,” is set for September 29, 2026. Yarros confirmed she is writing the fourth Empyrean novel but has not given a release date. Retail listings and fan speculation continue around the Empyrean series.
Verizon’s Subscriber Surprise Puts Its Turnaround on the Line as Profit Forecast Rises
Verizon raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook after posting its first positive first-quarter postpaid phone net additions since 2013, adding 55,000 customers. First-quarter revenue rose 2.9% to $34.4 billion, with adjusted EPS up 7.6% to $1.28. CEO Dan Schulman cited lower churn and improved customer economics as signs of progress. Wall Street had expected a subscriber loss.
Warren Buffett’s Successor Faces A $370 Billion Question As Berkshire Hathaway Meeting Nears
Greg Abel will lead Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting as CEO for the first time on May 2, with Warren Buffett attending but not speaking. Berkshire reported $369 billion in cash at year-end 2025 and resumed share buybacks after a pause, spending over $200 million. SEC filings show Berkshire’s Bank of America stake halved since July 2024, now at 517 million shares.
Broadcom Stock Just Hit $2 Trillion. Google’s AI Chip Bet May Decide What Comes Next
Broadcom shares slipped in premarket trading Tuesday as chip stocks fell on concerns AI spending may be outpacing demand. The company remains near a $2 trillion valuation after hitting an all-time high April 22. Broadcom reported Q1 revenue of $19.31 billion, with AI revenue up 106% year-over-year. It recently signed long-term AI chip supply deals with Google and Anthropic.
Corning Earnings: AI Fiber Boom Lifts Q1, But GLW Stock Slips on Q2 Outlook
Corning’s first-quarter core sales jumped 18% to $4.35 billion, fueled by AI data center and solar demand. Net income more than doubled to $371 million. The company signed two new long-term hyperscaler deals similar to its up-to-$6 billion Meta agreement. Shares fell premarket as investors weighed second-quarter guidance and solar-wafer shutdown costs.
Oracle Stock Falls as OpenAI Growth Worries Put $300 Billion AI Cloud Bet Under Scrutiny
Oracle shares dropped 7.7% in premarket trading Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal report said OpenAI missed recent user and revenue targets, raising concerns about its ability to fund large AI contracts. CoreWeave fell 7.4%, and SoftBank closed nearly 10% lower in Tokyo. OpenAI reportedly generated $13 billion in 2025 revenue but operated at a loss with over $600 billion in future cloud commitments.
US Flight Delays Spread Again As FAA Puts Atlanta, SFO And JFK On Watch After O’Hare Snarl
The FAA warned Tuesday that Atlanta, San Francisco, New York JFK, Nashville, and Memphis could face ground stops or delays due to storms and construction. Chicago O’Hare saw 1,242 delays and 491 cancellations Monday, the highest in the country. FlightAware reported 7,198 delays and 620 cancellations on U.S.-linked flights Monday. Early Tuesday, delays and cancellations continued at major hubs.
Why Spotify Stock Is Falling Today: Q2 Profit Forecast Clouds Record Q1
Spotify forecast second-quarter operating income of €630 million and 299 million premium subscribers, both below analyst expectations. Shares fell in U.S. premarket trading despite record first-quarter operating income of €715 million. Premium subscribers rose 9% to 293 million in Q1. Ad-supported revenue dropped 5% in the quarter.
Why New York State Police Are Rolling Out Ford Mustang GT Patrol Cars This Week
Forecasters warn Arkansas faces an Enhanced Risk for severe storms Tuesday, with hail over 2 inches, winds up to 85 mph, and possible EF2 tornadoes. The main threat begins late morning in the west and moves east through evening. Monday night storms already caused damage and a tornado in Stone County. Level 3 risk also covers parts of Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Coca-Cola Earnings Beat Raises 2026 Profit Forecast — Why KO Stock Is Moving
Tottenham confirmed Xavi Simons ruptured his right ACL and will need surgery, ruling him out for the rest of the season and the World Cup. Spurs ended a 15-match winless run with a 1-0 victory at Wolves but remain 18th, two points from safety with four games left. Dominic Solanke also left injured. The club faces a tight relegation battle with key players sidelined.
Trump’s Tariff Plan B Targets Economies Behind 99% of U.S. Imports
The Trump administration will open public hearings Tuesday on trade probes targeting forced labor and industrial overcapacity, following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked Trump’s emergency tariffs. The U.S. Trade Representative will examine 60 economies, including China and the EU, for forced-labor enforcement. A temporary 10% import surcharge expires July 24. Industry groups and foreign officials are set to testify.
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 28, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 28, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT ASX Midday Sector Update: Utilities Rise Amid UAE OPEC Exit, Materials Fall April 28, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. **Utilities stocks** on the ASX gained 1.7% midday Wednesday after the United Arab Emirates announced its departure from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), heightening energy supply concerns amid US-Iran tensions. Origin Energy shares rose nearly 3%, recouping previous losses. Meanwhile, **materials stocks** declined 0.8%, led by Westgold Resources, which dropped over 2% following its fiscal third quarter gold production report of 93,145 ounces. Westgold's
Evolution Mining Stock Rebounds as EVN Cash Pile Faces Gold Price Test
Evolution Mining shares closed at A$13.08 on April 27, up 2.51%, before gold prices fell 0.6% overnight. The company reported A$406 million in March-quarter cash flow and ended the period with A$42 million net cash. Copper output is expected at the low end of guidance after weather disruptions. No new filings have been released since April 15.
Cochlear Limited Stock Shock Deepens as AustralianSuper Cuts Stake After Profit Warning
AustralianSuper cut its stake in Cochlear Limited to 5.02% from 7.24%, a filing showed Monday, after Cochlear slashed its profit outlook last week. Cochlear shares closed at A$95.25, down 2.16% Monday and 40.7% lower last Wednesday after the downgrade. The company now forecasts FY26 underlying net profit of A$290–330 million, far below consensus estimates.
Santos Limited CEO Gets A$5 Million Equity Award as Barossa, Pikka Deadlines Loom
Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher received 665,283 share acquisition rights worth about A$5.1 million after shareholders approved the grant with 94.55% support. The award comes as Santos prepares for Barossa LNG’s production ramp and first oil sales from Alaska’s Pikka project. HESTA voted against Gallagher’s pay, citing performance concerns. Santos shares closed down 1.8% at A$7.65 on Monday.
Macquarie Group’s Cleco Sale: Why This U.S. Power Deal Matters Before Earnings
Stonepeak and Bernhard Capital Partners will acquire Louisiana utility Cleco from a Macquarie-led consortium, the companies said Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Cleco serves about 298,000 customers in 24 Louisiana parishes and employs 1,200 people. The deal requires regulatory approval and comes ahead of Macquarie’s May 8 results.
National Australia Bank’s New AI Science Team Puts NAB Jobs and May Results in Focus
National Australia Bank has launched its first AI Science team, led by George Mathews and reporting to Chief AI Officer Mahya Knox. The move comes ahead of NAB’s May 4 half-year results, as investors focus on credit quality and tech spending. NAB recently warned first-half credit impairment charges would double to A$706 million. The bank is also restructuring, with a net loss of about 170 jobs in Australia and new roles offshore.