📈 Stocks / Finance

Dow Futures Climb on Trade News, Earnings Ahead

Investor’s Business Daily

Dow futures rose 0.75% after U.S.-China trade talks were announced. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also gained. Key earnings from Uber, AMD, and Super Micro are expected to shape market sentiment.

Vertex Falls 10% on Missed Targets, Drug Uptake Woes

Investor’s Business Daily

Vertex shares dropped 10% after Q1 earnings and sales missed expectations, with weak uptake of new drugs like Journavx and Alyftrek, plus a paused Moderna-partnered trial. Revenue hit $2.77B vs. $2.86B expected; EPS was $4.06 vs. $4.25 forecast.

Gold Surges Past $3,500 as Market Volatility Spurs Safe Haven Demand

CBS News

Gold briefly hit a record $3,500/oz on April 22, up over 28% YTD, as investors flee equities amid volatility. CIO Joe Halpern cited April 2's market dip as a turning point. 'Gold is really a flight to safety,' he said, pointing to rising demand for ETFs and physical bullion.

🪙 Crypto

58 Wallets Gain $1.1B from Trump Meme Coin as 764K Lose

CNBC

Chainalysis reports 58 wallets earned $1.1B+ from the $TRUMP meme coin, while 764,000 wallets—mostly small holders—incurred losses. The token surged on promises of access to Trump events, sparking regulatory scrutiny and a Senate investigation.

🌎 Global Economy

UK and India Sign Post-Brexit Trade Pact Amid US Tariff Turmoil

SEMAFOR

The UK and India finalized a major trade deal lowering tariffs on goods like British cars and Indian apparel. The pact, signed amid global tensions from new US tariffs, is Britain’s most valuable post-Brexit agreement to date.

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