News 28 April 2026 - 29 April 2026

Stagwell Jumps After Holiday, AI Push in Focus
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Stagwell Jumps After Holiday, AI Push in Focus

Stagwell shares rose 3.4% to $6.73 midday Tuesday, outpacing the broader market after the Memorial Day break. The company last reported Q1 revenue up 8% to $704 million but posted a larger GAAP net loss. Management reaffirmed its 2026 outlook and continued buybacks, purchasing 7.3 million shares in Q1. Trading volume reached about 660,000 shares.
May 26, 2026
PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Shares Hit A$6.17, Then Slip as Lithium Rally Faces Its Next Test
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PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Shares Hit A$6.17, Then Slip as Lithium Rally Faces Its Next Test

Gina Carano said she spoke by Zoom with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau but did not confirm a return to Star Wars. Carano is set to fight Ronda Rousey on Netflix’s first live MMA broadcast May 16, six days before Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters. No announcement has been made about her character Cara Dune. Carano settled her lawsuit with Disney in August 2025.
April 29, 2026
Alphabet Earnings Beat Wall Street As Google Cloud Surge Puts Google’s AI Spending Back in Focus
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Alphabet Earnings Beat Wall Street As Google Cloud Surge Puts Google’s AI Spending Back in Focus

Alphabet posted first-quarter revenue of $109.9 billion, beating Wall Street estimates, driven by Google Cloud’s $20.03 billion result. Google advertising revenue surpassed $77.2 billion. Analysts had expected total revenue near $107 billion and Google Cloud revenue of $18.4 billion. Investors are watching for details on AI infrastructure spending in the company’s upcoming call.
April 29, 2026
Gold Price Drop Deepens as Fed Holds Rates and Iran War Fuels Inflation Fear
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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 yields pressured bullion. The Federal Reserve kept rates steady at 3.5–3.75% and cited elevated inflation, partly from higher energy costs due to the Iran war. Brent crude surged over 7% to $119.34 a barrel. Silver dropped 1.8% to $71.75 an ounce, with platinum and palladium also lower.
April 29, 2026
Colorado Kills Tech-Backed Right-to-Repair Rollback in Blow to Cisco, IBM
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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 right-to-repair law. The bill had passed the Senate earlier this month. The decision leaves in place repair protections for digital electronics that began Jan. 1, including limits on “parts pairing.” Tech companies including Cisco and IBM had backed the measure.
April 29, 2026
Akosombo Dam Flood Alert: VRA Moves as Ada East Flags 2,000 Riverbank Structures
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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 structures along riverbanks in Ada East. Ghana’s weather agency warns of above-normal rainfall from April to June, increasing flood risks in Accra and Tema. A 2023 dam spillage displaced 38,624 people. District authorities are reviewing permits and may demolish illegal buildings.
April 29, 2026
Visa Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat as Consumer Spending Defies Slowdown Fears
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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 $3.31 a share, beating estimates. Payments volume rose 9%, cross-border volume 12%, and processed transactions 9% to 66.1 billion. Shares jumped about 8% after the company announced a new $20 billion buyback. Net revenue climbed 17% to $11.23 billion.
April 29, 2026
Fed Meeting Today: Powell’s Final Act Puts Rate Cuts, Warsh and Fed Independence on the Line
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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.
April 29, 2026
Why Citi’s $52mn Vis Raghavan Hire From JPMorgan Is Suddenly Under Scrutiny
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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 about his behavior, days before Citi appointed him as head of Banking. Citi disputes the characterization, saying its process was thorough and began in January. Raghavan’s compensation package and rapid moves since joining have drawn investor and analyst attention. JPMorgan declined to comment.
April 29, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT ASX 300 Tusker Minerals Options Quotation Update April 29, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Tusker Minerals, listed in the ASX 300 index, is undergoing an update related to its options quotation. This change impacts the trading of options contracts tied to Tusker Minerals' stock. Market participants should note the revised quotation details to ensure accurate trading and risk assessment. No direct investment advice is offered. Investors are encouraged to consult financial professionals for personalized guidance. ASX Industrials Slip Amid Uncertainty Over Reliance Worldwide's Outlook April 29,
April 29, 2026
Western Digital Stock Rises as Seagate’s AI Storage Beat Puts $500 Target in Focus
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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 price targets for Western Digital, citing tight hard disk drive supply and strong nearline demand. Options traders are pricing an 11.63% swing after Western Digital reports fiscal third-quarter results Thursday. The company previously guided Q3 revenue to $3.2 billion and adjusted EPS to $2.30.
April 28, 2026
New Pixel Weather Rival Gradient Weather Draws Android Buzz — But There’s a Catch
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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.
April 28, 2026
Micron Stock Gets a $1,000 AI Call as Sandisk Rally Faces Its Next Test
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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.
April 28, 2026
Brawl Stars Oddities Shop Glitch Hits Players After Supercell Fix, 5,000 Bling Payout Raises Stakes
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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.
April 28, 2026
Today’s Wordle Answer Is QUACK After EERIE Streak Shock: What Puzzle #1774 Shows
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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.
April 28, 2026
UAE OPEC Exit: The May 1 Break That Could Reset Oil Prices
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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.
April 28, 2026
Rebecca Yarros Drops Peculiar Stars Date As Fourth Wing Fans Face Two 2026 Wild Cards
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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.
April 28, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • UK Shares Rise as BP Chair Steps Down Amid Governance Issues
    May 26, 2026, 12:37 PM EDT. UK equities edged higher with the FTSE 100 up 0.24% on Tuesday following the Spring Bank Holiday. Oil giant BP fell 4.03% after announcing the immediate resignation of Chair Albert Manifold due to board concerns over governance and conduct. Metlen Energy & Metals surged 6.46% after the European Commission approved its joint venture with Greece's Public Power Corp. Kingfisher shares rose 1.71%, buoyed by steady sales and confirmed profit guidance for Q1. The British Retail Consortium reported shop price inflation climbed to 1.2% in May, fueled by rising shipping and material costs amid Middle East tensions. Retailers warn that ongoing cost pressures could push prices higher, urging government action to reduce business expenses. Key UK economic data this week includes April's car production and May housing prices.