Top Fresh Tech News Headlines (Last 24 Hours – as of April 9, 2026):

Meta debuts first major AI model from superintelligence team — New model follows $14B+ talent investment (including Alexandr Wang); aims to close gap with Google and OpenAI.

Firmus (Nvidia-backed AI data center builder) hits $5.5B valuation — “Southgate” project surges on infrastructure demand.

Humanly raises $25M — AI platform for job seekers (not just employers); latest in talent-tech funding.

Pharos raises $44M Series A at $1B valuation — RWA tokenization Layer-1 blockchain; led by Sumitomo Corporation + Chainlink for regulated financial assets.

Alphabet, Meta & Nvidia lead tech rally after U.S.-Iran ceasefire — Asian chip stocks also surge on eased Hormuz/helium supply fears.

Alibaba launches data center using its own chips — China ramps up domestic AI infrastructure push.

SK Hynix shares jump on Samsung AI-memory profit forecast ripple effect — Memory super-cycle continues.

Newly Launched Tech IPOs & Filings (Last 24 Hours)

No major new tech IPOs priced or filed. SpaceX (Project Apex) confidential filing and roadshow remain active but no fresh updates today.

Space Sector News (2 key updates)

NASA Artemis II crew now on return leg after record lunar flyby (252,756 miles from Earth); released stunning Milky Way galaxy photos from deep space.  

Mission on track for Pacific splashdown ~April 10

Stock Performance on Nasdaq – Last Trading Session (April 8, 2026)

(Tech rallied on ceasefire relief + AI momentum; chip stocks led gains. Nasdaq closed higher.)

Apple (AAPL) : Close ~$253.50 | -2.1% (foldable iPhone engineering concerns weighed).  

Alphabet/Google (GOOGL) : Close ~$305.46 | +1.8–2.1% (AI app + ceasefire boost).  

Microsoft (MSFT) : Close ~$371.85 | -0.3% (quiet session).  

Nvidia (NVDA) : Close $178.10–$182.08 | +0.3% to +2.2% (chip rally leader).  

Meta (META) : Close ~$573.95–$575.05 | +0.2–0.35% (new AI model tailwind).  

Oracle (ORCL) : Modest gain in cloud/AI sentiment.  

Dell (DELL) : Followed chip-sector lift.  

Tesla (TSLA) : Close ~$346.65 | -1.75 to -1.9% (EV demand softness).  

Amazon (AMZN) : Close ~$213.77 | +0.46% (neutral-positive).  

Adobe (ADBE) : Modest positive in AI tools recovery.

Commodity Prices – Last Trading Session (April 8, 2026)  

Oil (WTI Crude) : Modest gains eased post-ceasefire but still elevated on Hormuz uncertainty.  

Gold : Closed ~$4,802/oz | +3.07% ($143 gain; safe-haven flows).  

Silver : Closed ~$76.98–$77/oz | strong technical buying (up sharply).

Whats Buzzing ?

Meta’s new AI model and Google’s offline app drove selective gains; defense/space plays (Anduril, Avalanche, Artemis II) and record Q1 VC concentration remained hot topics.