American Airlines Stock Jumps After United CEO Floats White House Merger Pitch
American Airlines shares rose about 8% Tuesday after Reuters reported United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discussed
Broadcom Stock Gets Fresh Meta AI Lift as Duolingo Stock Falls on Growth Fears
Broadcom shares rose after Meta announced a multi-year AI chip partnership, committing to over 1 gigawatt of custom silicon through 2029. Duolingo fell 2.2% as investors reacted to slower growth and weaker
Dollar, VIX Sink as U.S.-Iran Talks Spur Risk Rally and Push Tariff Bets Aside
The dollar index fell to 98.08, its weakest since March, as renewed U.S.-Iran talks eased demand for havens and pushed the VIX near pre-war levels. Brent crude dropped 4.37% to $95.02 a barrel, while the S&P 500 rose 1.11%. The euro and yen strengthened against the dollar. U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in March, with gasoline up 15.7%.
Painted Tree Boutiques Suddenly Shuts Down Nationwide, Vendors Told to Pull Inventory
Painted Tree Boutiques closed all U.S. locations Tuesday, instructing vendors to remove inventory immediately. The chain, based in Arkansas, operated more than 60 stores renting booth space to small merchants. Vendors reported receiving little or no advance notice. The company gave no public explanation for the shutdown.
Robinhood Stock Surges After Bernstein’s $130 Call, but Truist Flags Revenue Pressure
Robinhood shares rose about 10% Tuesday after Bernstein reaffirmed an Outperform rating and $130 price target, despite Truist cutting its target to $100. The stock traded at $78.75. Bernstein’s revenue and earnings forecasts for 2026 are well above consensus, driven by bullish crypto and prediction market estimates. Robinhood’s event-contract business faces legal uncertainty, with a key court hearing set for April 16.
Oil Prices Slide on Iran Talk Hopes, but Brent and WTI Still Face a Supply Shock
Brent crude fell to $95.02 a barrel and U.S. WTI to $92.60 on Tuesday as traders eyed possible U.S.-Iran talks. Prices had topped $100 a day earlier. The International Energy Agency said global supply plunged by a record 10.1 million barrels per day in March, while banks warned volatility could persist even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.31%, but Homebuyers Still Face a Tough Spring
U.S. mortgage rates fell Tuesday, with Mortgage News Daily’s 30-year fixed at 6.31%, down 0.08 percentage point from Monday. Existing-home sales dropped 3.6% in March to a nine-month low. The 10-year Treasury yield edged down after March producer prices rose less than forecast. Refinance applications fell 2.8% last week, while purchase applications remain below last year’s levels.
Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides, Europe’s TTF Tumbles as Mild Weather Cuts Demand
U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell to $2.61 per mmBtu Tuesday, while Europe’s Dutch TTF contract dropped 7.55% to 42.91 euros per megawatt hour as mild weather cut demand. U.S. spot prices at the Waha hub in Texas stayed below zero for a record 47th day. U.S. gas storage stood 3% above the five-year average after a weekly build. China’s March gas imports dropped 10.7% to 8.18 million tons, the lowest since October 2022.
XRP price today: fresh inflows and XRP Ledger privacy upgrade put stalled trade back in focus
XRP traded near $1.37 Tuesday, up about 2%-3% in 24 hours, after $19.3 million in new investment last week, according to CoinShares. The XRP Ledger added zero-knowledge proof support, allowing private transactions for institutions. XRP’s market value stood at $84 billion, still over 60% below its peak. Nearly 89.8 million XRP moved to a Coinbase-linked address Monday, raising questions about supply.
Silver Price Today Jumps Above $79 as Dollar Slides, Iran Talk Hopes Lift Metals
Spot silver surged 5.2% to $79.48 an ounce Tuesday as the dollar weakened and oil prices fell amid hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. The U.S. Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March, less than expected, easing some inflation concerns. Gold rose 2% to $4,831.78, while platinum and palladium also gained. Traders see about a one-in-three chance of a Fed rate cut this year.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Jumps Back Above $75,000 as ETF Flows Return, Oil Eases
Bitcoin surged above $75,000 Tuesday, reaching a one-month high as easing oil prices and renewed risk appetite lifted markets. The token rose 4.3% to $75,445 by 10:02 a.m. ET, erasing weekend losses. Crypto funds saw $871 million in bitcoin inflows last week, and Morgan Stanley launched a new bitcoin trust. Ether held above $2,300, while crypto-linked stocks gained.
Dow Jones Index Today: Dow rises about 300 points as oil falls and Iran talk hopes steady Wall Street
The Dow Jones rose about 290 points midday Tuesday as oil prices dropped sharply and reports signaled possible renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Brent crude fell 4.37% to $95.02 a barrel, U.S. crude dropped 6.54% to $92.60. The S&P 500 gained 0.88%, Nasdaq advanced 1.41%. March wholesale inflation rose 0.5%, below forecasts.
US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump as Iran Talk Hopes and Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street
The Dow rose 290 points, the S&P 500 gained 0.88%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.41% by late morning Tuesday. March producer prices increased 0.5%, below forecasts, while BlackRock and Citigroup posted strong earnings. Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel. The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%.
Gold Price Today Jumps Above $4,800 as Dollar Slides and Iran Talk Hopes Cool Oil
Spot gold rose 1.5% to $4,808.69 an ounce Tuesday as the dollar weakened and oil prices slipped on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. U.S. gold futures gained 1.4%. The dollar index hit its lowest since March 2. Softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and falling oil eased pressure on bullion after a recent slump.
Google Home Gemini Voice Assistant Gets Faster, Smarter as Rollout Reaches 16 More Countries
Google released new Gemini for Home upgrades Monday, improving playlist selection, end-of-speech detection, and adding parental controls via the Google Home app. The update follows Gemini’s early-access expansion to 16 more countries and seven languages on April 7. Google says latency on common commands is down up to 40%. Gemini now better matches playlists and responds more accurately to commands.
AST SpaceMobile Stock Slides as BlueBird 7 Launch Delay, Amazon-Globalstar Deal Test Bull Case
AST SpaceMobile shares dropped 10.5% to $88.53 midday Tuesday after another delay in the BlueBird 7 satellite launch. The launch, now listed for April 17, is key for AST’s direct-to-device service plans. The selloff followed Amazon’s $11.57 billion deal to buy Globalstar, intensifying competition in satellite-to-phone services. AST reported $70.9 million in 2025 revenue and over $1.2 billion in contracted commitments.
Air Canada Unveils A321XLR Lie-Flat Suites and New 787-10 Business Class in Premium Push
Air Canada revealed new premium cabins for its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg on Tuesday. The A321XLR will feature 14 lie-flat business suites and 168 economy seats, while the 787-10 will offer 42 business, 28 premium economy, and 262 economy seats, including four new Signature Plus suites with two-metre beds. Both aircraft will have 4K OLED screens and Canadian-inspired design elements.
Citigroup Profit Jumps 42% as Trading, Dealmaking Power Best Revenue Quarter in a Decade
Citigroup reported a 42% jump in first-quarter profit to $5.8 billion, with revenue up 14% to $24.6 billion, its highest in a decade. Return on tangible common equity rose to 13.1%. Operating expenses climbed 7% to $14.3 billion, and non-accrual loans increased 25% to $3.4 billion. Shares rose 1.4% in mid-morning trading.
Amazon to Buy Globalstar in $11.6 Billion Deal to Challenge Starlink, Keep Apple Satellite Features Running
Amazon will acquire Globalstar for about $11.6 billion, aiming to speed up its direct-to-device satellite services and compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Globalstar shareholders can choose cash or Amazon stock, with 58% already approving the deal. The merger still requires regulatory approval and depends on Globalstar meeting certain operational targets. Globalstar shares rose 9%, Amazon gained 2.7% after the announcement.
Royal Caribbean Registers Navigator of the Seas Under Cyprus Flag as Mediterranean Push Deepens
Royal Caribbean Group registered Navigator of the Seas under the Cyprus flag on Tuesday, adding a second vessel to the island’s registry. Cyprus’ shipping ministry said the move follows the company’s 2023 decision to open a permanent office in Limassol. In Miami, CEO Michael Bayley told students cruise careers depend on people skills as the group expands hiring.
Meta Builds AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg for Employees as AI Push Leaves Metaverse Behind
Meta is developing an AI version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, trained on his image, voice, and public statements to interact with employees, the Financial Times reported. The company ended 2025 with 78,865 staff and expects 2026 capital spending of $115–$135 billion, mostly for AI infrastructure and talent. Reuters said Meta has shifted top engineers into a new Applied AI group as part of its internal AI push.
Johnson & Johnson Earnings Beat Estimates, J&J Raises 2026 Outlook Despite Stelara Slump
Johnson & Johnson reported first-quarter revenue of $24.1 billion, up 9.9%, and adjusted earnings of $2.70 per share, both above analyst estimates. Sales of cancer drug Darzalex hit $4 billion, while Stelara fell 60% to $656 million. The company raised its 2026 outlook, nudging full-year sales guidance to $100.8 billion. J&J shares slipped 0.27% to $237.96 in early trading.
Wells Fargo Profit Beats in Q1, But Revenue Miss and Lower Rates Hit Shares
Wells Fargo reported a 7% rise in first-quarter net income to $5.25 billion, beating profit estimates, but missed on revenue and core lending metrics, sending shares lower premarket. Net interest income came in at $12.1 billion, short of forecasts, while noninterest income also missed expectations. Provision for credit losses rose 22% to $1.135 billion. The bank kept its 2026 outlook unchanged.
IREN stock jumps as AI data-center race heats up after CoreWeave, Nebius deals
IREN shares rose to $43.07 Tuesday, up $3.76, as Meta’s $21 billion CoreWeave deal and Nebius’ up-to-$27 billion Meta agreement fueled interest in AI infrastructure stocks. IREN aims for a 150,000-GPU buildout and targets over $3.7 billion in annualized AI cloud revenue by end-2026, though most is not yet contracted. Microsoft’s $9.7 billion contract and $3.6 billion in GPU financing back the expansion.
Oracle Stock (ORCL) Jumps 12.7% as Software Rebounds, but AI Fears Still Linger
Oracle shares surged 12.7% Monday to $155.62, leading the S&P 500 as software stocks rebounded. The move followed new product announcements at Oracle’s Customer Edge Summit and a deal for up to 2.8 GW of Bloom Energy fuel cells for U.S. cloud projects. Despite the rally, Oracle shares remain down 20.2% for the year.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Nears $76,000 Test as ETF Demand Rebounds, Miner Selling Caps Rally
Bitcoin traded near $74,400 early Tuesday after hitting a four-week high, buoyed by $1 billion in new purchases from Strategy and strong inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs last week. Farside data showed the ETF group swung to a $291 million net outflow Monday, with BlackRock’s IBIT gaining but Fidelity’s FBTC and Ark’s ARKB losing funds. Miners including MARA and Riot sold thousands of bitcoin in recent weeks.
JPMorgan Earnings Beat: Profit Jumps 13% as Trading Surges and Dimon Warns on Risks
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $16.5 billion, or $5.94 per share, beating analyst estimates. Revenue reached $49.8 billion, with record markets revenue of $11.6 billion and investment banking fees up 28%. Net interest income rose 9% to $25.5 billion. The bank set aside $2.5 billion for credit losses, down from $3.3 billion a year earlier.
Netflix Earnings Preview: Why Wall Street Is Betting on Ads and Price Hikes
Netflix raised U.S. subscription prices on March 26, with its ad-supported plan now $8.99, standard $19.99, and premium $26.99. Wall Street analysts expect ad revenue to double to $3 billion in 2026, following $1.5 billion in 2025. The company reports earnings April 16, with investors watching ad growth and revenue after Netflix stopped disclosing regular subscriber numbers.
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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 14, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT Key Stocks and Earnings to Watch in Wednesday's Market Session April 14, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT. **Jim Cramer highlights** stocks with upside potential including Uber, Vistra, Booking Holdings, Southwest Airlines, and First Solar amid recent pullbacks from highs. Southwest Airlines emerges as a possible **takeover target**. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will share views on interest rates and the Iran conflict impact during CNBC's **Squawk Box**. Major banks Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Financial report earnings early Wednesday with stocks showing mixed three-month
Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push
Marvell Technology shares rose 2.1% to $131.22 Monday, hitting a record after Nvidia’s $2 billion investment and renewed optimism over Amazon’s AI chip business. The stock earlier touched $135.18. Barclays upgraded Marvell and raised its price target to $150, citing surging demand for optical products in AI data centers. Nvidia and Marvell plan to link custom chips for Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion platform.
Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets
Intel shares climbed $2.09 to $64.47 by late morning Monday, extending a rally that has added over $100 billion in value across eight sessions. The surge follows a raised price target, new deals with Google and Elon Musk’s Terafab, and Intel’s $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo’s Fab 34 stake. The stock is up 69% in 2026 after an 84% gain last year. Intel reports first-quarter results April 23.
Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk
Nebius Group shares climbed 7.4% to $155.74 by midday Monday after Bank of America raised its price target to $175, despite Freedom Capital Markets downgrading the stock to Hold. The Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure firm recently secured a five-year deal with Meta worth up to $27 billion and holds over $40 billion in supply contracts with Microsoft and Meta. Nebius also closed $4.34 billion in convertible debt and sold $2 billion in warrants to Nvidia.
IBM Stock Gets Citi Buy Call Despite Worst Start Since 2002 as BofA Cuts Target Ahead of Earnings
Sandisk shares jumped 7.2% to $912.82 on Monday after Nasdaq said it will join the Nasdaq-100, replacing Atlassian before April 20. The move follows Sandisk’s return to public markets in February 2025 and comes amid surging demand for AI data storage. The reshuffle takes effect before the April 20 open, with new Nasdaq-100 rules set for May 1.
Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old
Salesforce faced renewed attention after reports of stake reductions by Choreo LLC and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, based on SEC filings from January that reflected year-end positions. Choreo held 27,733 shares and Sumitomo Mitsui 2,478,864 shares as of December 31. The reported cuts amounted to about 35% and 8.6%, respectively. Salesforce shares rose 3.4% Monday, while broader software stocks remain down for the year.
Sandisk Stock Jumps as Nasdaq-100 Adds AI Storage Winner, Atlassian Exits
Sandisk shares jumped 7.3% to $913.56 after Nasdaq said the company will join the Nasdaq-100 on April 20, replacing Atlassian. The move follows strong demand for AI-related data storage and analyst price target hikes. Atlassian exits as software stocks slump, with its shares down 65% this year. Sandisk reports fiscal third-quarter results on April 30.
Did the New York Times Really Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto? Adam Back Denies Bitcoin Founder Claim as Doubts Persist
Adam Back, British cryptographer and Blockstream CEO, again denied being Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto after renewed media scrutiny, including a New York Times report naming him the top candidate. No hard proof has emerged. Bitcoin traded near $71,580 Monday, with Satoshi’s suspected holdings worth about $78.7 billion. Markets showed little reaction to the speculation.