Kinder Morgan Stock Is Normally Boring, but the Iran War Just Created an Exci...
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:49
Although KMI stock is probably best known as a stable dividend play, there’s a chance for bullish speculators to scalp a quick profit. .. read more..
China's Race Toward Higher Capacity Batteries—Is Bigger Really Better?
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:48
The country's energy storage sector is racing toward bigger batteries. But as capacity climbs, so do questions over safety, costs and whether bigger is truly better image credit: Bamboo Works Energy storage systems are accelerating toward larger-scale and longer-duration configurations, addressing a growing number of consumption scenarios challenging power supply stability. As the core component of such systems, energy storage cells are rapidly expanding in capacity. From the establishment of 314Ah as a mainstream configuration to the intensive rollout of cells exceeding 500Ah by multiple manufacturers, the technological iteration cycle continues to shorten. While debate persists ove... .. read more..
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:40
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud. .. read more..
Fed holds benchmark interest rate steady as Americans face rising inflation
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:37
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady for the third consecutive month as the U.S. economy faces rising inflation. Kelly O'Grady reports. .. read more..
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Slump To Lowest Level Since 1969
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:36
The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by much more than expected in the week ended April 25th. The report said initial jobless claims slid to 189,000, a decrease of 26,000 from the previous week's revised level of 215,000. .. read more..
Eli Lilly blows past quarterly estimates, hikes outlook as Zepbound and Mounj...
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:33
Lilly hiked its full-year sales outlook by $2 billion, and also raised its adjusted profit guidance. .. read more..
What's Going On With Microsoft Stock Thursday?
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:31
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) shares slipped Thursday despite the company delivering strong third-quarter financial results driven by cloud and artificial intelligence demand. The tech giant reported revenue of $82.9 billion for the quarter, marking an 18% increase from last year and surpassing the $81.39 billion consensus estimate. Microsoft posted earnings of $4.27 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of $4.06 per share. In the quarterly conference call, Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella highlighted continued momentum in cloud computing, which generated $54 billion in revenue during the quarter. This content is powered by Benzinga APIs. For comprehensive financial data ... .. read more..
Albany International Sees Growth In Q2; Stock Up 5.8% - Update
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:28
While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Albany International Corp. (AIN) provided its adjusted earnings and revenue guidance for the second quarter. .. read more..
Fed's Steady Rates Lock In Pain For Borrowers, Gains For Savers: Here's What ...
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:26
Borrowing costs across the U.S. are set to remain elevated, as interest rates are expected to stay higher for longer. The Federal Reserve left its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, with Jerome Powell indicating policymakers are in no rush to begin cutting amid persistent inflation pressures. The decision extends a period of "higher-for-longer" policy. Here's what that means for consumers: borrowing costs remain elevated, while savings rates continue to offer relatively strong returns. Credit Cards Most credit cards carry variable rates that closely track the Fed's benchmark. The average annual percentage rate remains just below 20%, according to data from Ba... .. read more..
China's President Xi Jinping Pushes 'Original And Disruptive' Innovation As U...
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:20
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called upon the nation to step up its efforts in research and innovation. Xi, while addressing a symposium in Shanghai on Thursday, underscored the importance of basic research as the cornerstone of the entire scientific system, reported the South China Morning Post. He pointed out that global tech rivalries are increasingly centered on basic and frontier fields, making “original and disruptive innovation” essential. Xi also called for increased funding for basic research and the development of a more diversified investment landscape. He demanded better conditions for researchers and a stronger innovation enviro... .. read more..
DTE Energy Confirms FY26 Operating Earnings Outlook; Q1 Net Profit Tumbles
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:16
While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, gas and electric utility DTE Energy Co. (DTE) confirmed its operating earnings guidance for the full-year 2026 in the range of $7.59 to $7.73 per share. .. read more..
Regency Centers Lifts FY26 Net Income View, Backs Nareit FFO Outlook After Gr...
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:15
Regency Centers Corp. (REG), while reporting higher first-quarter results, maintained its fiscal 2026 guidance for Nareit Funds From Operations or Nareit FFO, Core Operating Earnings, and Same Property NOI growth. However, the firm lifted outlook for net profit. .. read more..
U.S. GDP Bounces Back But Still Weaker Than Expected
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:14
The U.S. economy rebounded from Q4 2025's low levels during 2026's first quarter, but still came up shy of what economists were looking for. .. read more..
Hertz Global, Uber Collaborate To Expand Mobility Services, Stock Up In Pre-M...
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:09
Thursday, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) announced that its affiliated operating company, Oro Mobility, and Uber Technologies, Inc. have partnered to boost Hertz's growth into new mobility vectors and advance Uber's autonomous robotaxi and driver-led strategic fleet services. .. read more..
UK Households Embracing Solar Power In The Wake Of Middle East War
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:06
Households across the UK are embracing solar power as the government accelerates its clean power mission to reduce the country's exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets following the outbreak of the Middle East war. .. read more..
Europe Warming Twice As Fast As Global Average
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:05
A joint report by the UN World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus Climate Change Service spotlights key changes across Europe, which is the world's fastest warming continent with temperatures increasing twice as fast as the global average. Key results from the study show that at least 95 per cent of Europe experienced above-average annual temperatures in 2025. There was also a record th .. read more..
Bay Street May Open On Positive Note
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:05
The Canadian market may open with a positive bias on Thursday with materials stocks finding some support thanks to higher precious metals prices. Oil's fall may hurt energy stocks. Investors will also be reacting to a slew of corporate earnings updates and Canadian GDP data. .. read more..
The 'Prove It' Quarter: How Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, And Alphabet Backed AI C...
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:05
Following a wave of earnings from Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META ) , Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN ) , Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) , and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG ) (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) , the hyperscalers revealed that a historic infrastructure build-out is not a speculative bubble, but a calculated expansion funded by tens of billions in realized, compounding AI revenue. Daniel Newman expressed that the artificial intelligence (AI) deceleration narrative is officially dead. The Bull Thesis Validated For months, skeptical analysts and “bubble bears” have questioned whether the massive capital expenditures deployed by the world’s largest tech companies would ever yie... .. read more..
What's Going With Dell Stock Today?
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:04
Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE: DELL ) shares rose marginally in Thursday's premarket session following an expanded partnership focused on AI data governance. Integrated AI-Ready Data Lakehouse Infrastructure The collaboration integrates Trust3 AI's governance platform into Dell's Data Lakehouse architecture, enabling secure, AI-ready infrastructure across hybrid and on-premises environments. The solution combines Dell's storage platforms with continuous governance to address growing risks of unauthorized data exposure linked to autonomous AI systems. Key Features Support Compliance And Adoption Key features include automated sensitive data discovery, centralized policy e... .. read more..
Standard Motor Products Reaffirms FY26 Sales Growth Outlook; Stock Up 3% - Up...
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:02
While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reaffirmed its expectation that sales growth will be in the low to mid-single digit range. .. read more..
US Commits $100 Mln For G7 Effort To Restore Chernobyl Nuclear Safety Systems
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:02
The Department of State has announced it will provide up to $100 million in foreign assistance funding toward coordinated G7 efforts to ensure the continued containment of fissile nuclear material at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. For three decades, the United States and G7 partners have led efforts to secure nuclear material at the Chernobyl plant, with the United States providi .. read more..
Bank Of England Leaves Rate Unchanged
Thursday, April 30,2026,09:01
The Bank of England left its key interest rate unchanged on Thursday but cautioned that there is a risk of material second-round effects from the energy price shock, caused by the war in the Middle East, which could lead to future rate hikes. The BoE Monetary Policy Committee, led by Governor Andrew Bailey, voted 8-1 to hold the bank rate at 3.75 percent. .. read more..
Austrian Economy Grows 0.2% In Q1; Inflation Rises Slightly
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:59
Austria's economy expanded in the first quarter of 2026 after remaining stagnant in the previous quarter. Gross domestic product advanced 0.2 percent sequentially, following a flat change in the fourth quarter. Consumer price inflation edged higher to a 4-month high of 3.3 percent in April from 3.2 percent in March. .. read more..
Granite Q1 Adj. Net Income Rises; Updates 2026 Guidance
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:58
Granite (GVA) reported a first quarter net loss attributable to Granite of $42 million, or $0.96 per share, compared to net loss of $34 million, or $0.77 per share, prior year. Adjusted net income attributable to Granite was $12 million, or $0.26 per share, compared to $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share, last year. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $58 million compared to $28 million. Revenue increased to $912 million compared to $700 million. .. read more..
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Gain As Trump Weighs 'Short An...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:58
(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, the economic data and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures shed earlier losses to advance on Thursday morning, following Wednesday's largely lower close as only tech stocks ended on a positive note. Investors digested a fresh batch of economic data on Thursday. The advance estimate for first-quarter real GDP showed the economy expanding at a 2.0% annualized rate. Meanwhile, inflation metrics ran hot, with the first-quarter headline Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index accelerating to 4.5% and the core PCE index rising to 4.3%. On the labor front, the Employment Cost Ind... .. read more..
U.S. Stocks May See Initial Strength On Upbeat Earnings News
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:58
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Thursday, with stocks likely to move to the upside after ending yesterday's choppy session little changed. .. read more..
Upbeat Earnings News May Lead To Initial Strength On Wall Street
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:56
After ending yesterday's choppy session little changed, stocks may move to the upside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.5 percent. .. read more..
Eurozone Jobless Rate Drops
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:54
The euro area unemployment rate dropped marginally in March, data from Eurostat showed Thursday. .. read more..
Are fans being priced out of live gigs?
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:51
A spate of high-profile stadium tours by stars like Céline Dion, Taylor Swift and Oasis have put a spotlight on the practice of dynamic ticket pricing, with many fans saying they're unable to secure or afford tickets. We take a closer look in this edition of People & Profit. .. read more..
National Retail Properties Q4 Net Profit Declines; Boosts FY26 FFO Outlook
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:50
REIT National Retail Properties, Inc. (NNN) reported Thursday that net earnings for the first quarter declined to $93.95 million or $0.50 per share from $96.46 million or $0.51 per share in the prior-year quarter. .. read more..
Apple Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ah...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:46
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) will release earnings for its second quarter after the closing bell on Thursday, April 30 . Analysts expect the Cupertino, California-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.94 per share, up from $1.65 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Apple's quarterly revenue is $109.73 billion (it reported $95.36 billion last year), according to Benzinga Pro . Apple, on April 20, announced the appointment of Johny Srouji as the new chief hardware officer. Apple shares fell 0.2% to close at $270.17 on Wednesday. Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, co... .. read more..
U.S. PCE Price Index Increases In Line With Estimates In March
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:46
Consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of March, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. .. read more..
U.S. GDP Jumps Slightly Less Than Expected In Q1
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:41
A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed U.S. economic growth reaccelerated in the first quarter of 2026 but came in slightly below economist estimates .. read more..
LKQ Q1 2026 Earnings Call: Complete Transcript
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:38
LKQ (NASDAQ: LKQ ) released first-quarter financial results and hosted an earnings call on Thursday. Read the complete transcript below. This content is powered by Benzinga APIs. For comprehensive financial data and transcripts, visit https://www.benzinga.com/apis/ . View the webcast at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/494749610 Summary LKQ reported Q1 2026 revenues of $3.5 billion, a 4.3% increase year over year, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.67. North America saw a slight organic revenue decline of 0.5% but showed sequential improvement, driven by increased utilization of alternative parts and renewed MSO agreements. The company is maintaining its full-year guidance for organic parts... .. read more..
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Drop Much More Than Expected
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:37
The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by much more than expected in the week ended April 25th. .. read more..
SoftBank Eyes 2026 IPO For New AI-Robotics Venture, Targets Up To $100 Billio...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:37
SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC: SFTBY ) is reportedly setting up a new venture, Roze AI , focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics and plans to take this venture public as early as the second half of 2026. Roze AI aims to improve the efficiency of AI infrastructure buildout, including the use of autonomous robotics in data center construction. The venture will integrate some of SoftBank’s existing energy, land, and infrastructure investments, reported the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. According to the Financial Times, SoftBank is targeting a valuation of up to $100 billion. The group hasn't finalized the size of its stake in Roze it would sell, but t... .. read more..
Lawyers to the wealthy warn that AI legal advice comes with serious risks
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:37
Asking ChatGPT how to divide your fortune or design a prenup can be used against you in court, lawyers say. .. read more..
Parker Hannifin Boosts FY26 Earnings Outlook - Update
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:35
While reporting financial results for the third quarter on Thursday, Parker Hannifin Corp. (PH) raised its earnings and adjusted earnings guidance for the full-year 2026. .. read more..
Nokia Offloads FWA Business To Inseego To Go All-In On The AI Supercycle
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:35
Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK ) stock is pulling back in premarket trading on Thursday after surging 10.27% to close higher on Wednesday. Inseego To Acquire Nokia’s FWA Business Inseego Corp. (NASDAQ: INSG ) agreed Thursday to acquire Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) CPE business in a deal expected to nearly double its revenue and expand its global broadband footprint. Nokia will take an approximately 11% stake in Inseego through stock and warrants, and make an additional $10 million investment. The companies plan joint initiatives in 6G, AI, and wireless edge technologies. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 and is not financially material to ... .. read more..
Most Products Meet High Safety Standard In FDA Testing Of Infant Formula
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:33
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced results from the largest and most rigorous examination ever conducted focused on chemical contaminants in infant formula available in the U.S. market. .. read more..
Microsoft Doubles Down On Agentic AI, Custom Chips And Data Center Surge As Q...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:31
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) CEO Satya Nadella said the software giant is entering a "consequential platform shift" driven by AI agents, as its artificial intelligence business surpassed $37 billion in annual recurring revenue and cloud growth remained robust in a record third quarter . Microsoft Bets Big On ‘Agentic Computing' Era Nadella outlined Microsoft's long-term strategy centered on what he called the rise of "agentic computing," where AI-powered agents evolve into the dominant workload across the technology ecosystem. To capitalize on this transition, Microsoft is executing on two core priorities: "building the world's leading cloud & AI infrastructure," and... .. read more..
Ripple Expands Regional Headquarters In Dubai: What Does It Mean For XRP?
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:31
Ripple opened a new Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai’s DIFC with capacity to double its local team as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP ) sits at the bottom of its trading range. Ripple’s Dubai Expansion Reflects Regional Growth Ripple first established its MEA regional headquarters in Dubai in 2020. The Middle East now represents a significant share of Ripple’s global customer base, with clients including Zand Bank, Ctrl Alt, Garanti BBVA, Absa Bank, and Chipper Cash. “In recent years the Middle East has become an increasingly vital driver of Ripple’s global growth,” Reece Merrick , Managing Director for Middle East and Africa at Ripple, stat... .. read more..
More than 20,000 people are taking Eli Lilly's weight loss pill Foundayo, CEO...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:30
Eli Lilly's weight loss pill launch has been closely watched after the successful start of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill. .. read more..
Critical Metals Corp. Closes Acquisition of Final 50.5% Interest in Tanbreez,...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:30
NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML ) ("Critical Metals Corp." or the "Company"), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced the closing of the transfer of the remaining 50.5% interest in Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S to Critical Metals Corp., bringing the Company's total ownership to 92.5%. In connection with the closing, the Company issued 14,500,000 shares of its ordinary stock. With the transaction now closed, the Company will direct its full focus toward advancing Tanbreez to production. European Lithium Ltd (ASX: EUR) retains the remaining 7.5% interest. The Company has also announced a non-binding letter of intent t... .. read more..
TOMI Environmental Solutions Signs Letter of Intent for a Merger with Carboni...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:30
FREDERICK, Md., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (NASDAQ: TOMZ ) ("TOMI" or the "Company") today announced that it has executed a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") to merge with Carbonium Core, Inc. ("Carbonium Core"), a U.S.-based producer of nuclear-grade graphite for advanced reactor technologies (the "Proposed Transaction"). Transaction Summary: A to-be-created wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company will merge with Carbonium Core, such that Carbonium Core will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Merger"). The former Carbonium Core stockholders (i.e. stockholders of Carbonium Core prior to the Merger) will receive, as ... .. read more..
VVT Med Announces Positive Clinical Data for ScleroSafe(R) Published in Peer-...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:30
VANCOUVER, BC, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VVT Med Inc. (TSXV: VVTM ) ("VVT Med" or the "Company"), a developer of minimally invasive, non-thermal, non-tumescent ("NT-NT") solutions for venous disease, is pleased to announce the publication of a peer-reviewed clinical study evaluating the short-term efficacy and safety of its ScleroSafe(R) catheter-directed sclerotherapy system. The study, authored by Dr. Aniruddha Sanjoy Bhuiyan and Dr. Meet Taral Sheth of the Departments of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and General Surgery at Holy Spirit Hospital and Medical Research Centre in Mumbai, India, was published in the Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascu... .. read more..
Billionaire Investor Takes New Stake In Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:29
Hedge fund billionaire Daniel Loeb assumed a stake in the Life Sciences Tools & Services company Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE: TMO ) at Third Point LLC in the fourth quarter of FY25 . As of Dec. 31, 2025, Loeb bought 50,000 shares in the company. Recent Key Events In February, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026. The new dividend represents a 10% increase from the prior $0.43 payout. Thermo Fisher Scientific agreed to divest its microbiology business to Astorg for approximately $1.075 billion, inclu... .. read more..
Lanvin Gr Hldgs Reports FY 2025 Results: Full Earnings Call Transcript
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:28
On Thursday, Lanvin Gr Hldgs (NYSE: LANV ) discussed full-year financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For real-time access to our entire catalog, please visit https://www.benzinga.com/apis/ for a consultation. View the webcast at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=glpMDf2X Summary Lanvin Gr Hldgs reported a revenue decline of 18% year-over-year to 240 million euros for 2025, primarily due to external market pressures and internal restructuring. The company improved its operational efficiency, reflected in a gross margin of 58% and a 12% reduction in operating expense... .. read more..
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:26
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon. .. read more..
Are Semiconductor Stocks The Market's 'North Star'? AI Chip Demand Powers Rec...
Thursday, April 30,2026,08:25
Semiconductor companies are tightening their grip on the U.S. equity market, reaching record levels of dominance within the technology sector. Chip Stocks Command Unprecedented Market Share According to a Wednesday post on X by The Kobeissi Letter , "The S&P 500 semiconductor industry now accounts for a record 41.9% of the total market cap of the information technology sector." This has more than doubled since the 2022 bear market and represents a massive jump from less than 10% in 2013, highlighting the sector's rapid ascent over the past decade. BREAKING: The S&P 500 semiconductor industry now accounts for a record 41.9% of the total market cap of the information technology... .. read more..