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Data from Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Current as of 10:55 AM

U.S. equity markets are trading higher , with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on traders warn iran tolls risk setting global trade precedent.

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Traders Warn Iran Tolls Risk Setting Global Trade Precedent

Shipping executives at two of the world’s biggest commodity traders said they’re concerned Iranian tolls on the Strait of Hormuz set a dangerous precedent for the free flow of global trade.

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The Hottest Stocks Going Are Among the Cheapest, for Good Reason

Memory stocks sell at single-digit multiples on skepticism AI boom will last.

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Sandvik’s Orders Surge as Signs of Industrial Recovery Appear

Sandvik AB’s orders grew the fastest since 2022 as it benefited from improving sentiment among industrial customers and continued demand for mining equipment.

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Germany to take on ‘more responsibility’ for Europe’s defence

Berlin publishes its first military strategy since second world war

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World Cup Fans Face Transport Mess as NJ Clashes With FIFA

Millions of fans gearing up for the 2026 World Cup have already been hit with sticker shock over ticket prices. Now many are realizing that getting to the stadiums will cost them even more. Michelle...

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Ferrexpo Slumps After Warning Cash May Run Out by End of August

Ferrexpo Plc slumped 13% after the Ukrainian iron ore producer warned that without fresh funding it could run out of cash by the end of August.

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Data from Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Current as of 10:55 AM

U.S. equity markets are trading higher , with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on traders warn iran tolls risk setting global trade precedent.

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