Today: 26 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Analog Devices stock closes near a 52-week high after Barclays upgrade, with earnings next week

Analog Devices stock closes near a 52-week high after Barclays upgrade, with earnings next week

Analog Devices shares closed up 1.73% at $337.10 Friday, near a 52-week high, after Barclays raised its rating to “Overweight” and set a $375 target. ADI will report fiscal first-quarter results Feb. 18, with U.S. markets closed Monday for Presidents Day. Broadcom fell 1.81%, while Texas Instruments and KLA gained. The PHLX Semiconductor Index rose 0.66% Friday after a sharp drop Thursday.
McDonald’s stock: MCD pulls back from $335 high as Argus upgrades; traders watch new McCafé drinks

McDonald’s stock: MCD pulls back from $335 high as Argus upgrades; traders watch new McCafé drinks

McDonald’s shares fell 1.36% to $327.58 Friday, retracing part of Thursday’s 2.74% gain. Argus upgraded the stock to Buy with a $380 target, citing value menus and digital growth, while Jefferies raised its target to $375. McDonald’s is testing new McCafé drinks and plans a Shamrock Shake return Feb. 17. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; trading resumes Tuesday.
15 February 2026
AT&T stock price slips into Presidents Day break as Fed minutes loom

AT&T stock price slips into Presidents Day break as Fed minutes loom

AT&T shares closed down 0.4% at $28.69 Friday, trimming gains from earlier in the week as traders positioned ahead of the Presidents Day holiday. Verizon fell 0.9% while T-Mobile rose 2.3%. Cooler January inflation data pushed Treasury yields lower, reviving rate-cut bets. AT&T recently completed a $5.75 billion deal for Lumen’s fiber business, adding over 1 million fiber subscribers.
14 February 2026
Expedia stock drops on cautious 2026 margins — what to watch when EXPE trading resumes

Expedia stock drops on cautious 2026 margins — what to watch when EXPE trading resumes

Expedia shares fell 6.6% to $212.67 Friday after the company issued a softer full-year margin outlook despite raising its dividend and forecasting higher 2026 bookings and revenue. Fourth-quarter gross bookings rose 11% to $27 billion and revenue hit $3.55 billion. Several analysts cut price targets following the results. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.
KLA stock in focus: KLAC heads into holiday week after $400 million India R&D pact

KLA stock in focus: KLAC heads into holiday week after $400 million India R&D pact

KLA Corp shares rose 0.92% to $1,464.13 Friday after announcing a deal with Tamil Nadu to build a major R&D campus in Chennai. The company plans to invest up to $400 million over 10 years, with the site expected to create up to 4,000 skilled jobs. The project will focus on AI-driven semiconductor technologies and process control tools, according to company and state officials.
GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.8% to $315.41 Friday as the company expanded automation and Lean methods to boost jet-engine repair output. GE has begun using robots for precision repairs at its Singapore hub to clear backlogs. Safran, GE’s CFM partner, forecast higher 2026 profits on civil engine demand. Airbus continues to press CFM for increased LEAP engine deliveries amid ongoing supply chain strains.
Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex shares jumped 5.7% to $491.47 Friday after Oppenheimer upgraded the stock, citing growth plans beyond cystic fibrosis. The company set 2026 revenue guidance at up to $13.1 billion, with at least $500 million expected from new products. Vertex highlighted gene-editing, pain, and kidney therapies in its outlook. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day.
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  • RE/MAX Holdings (RMAX) Shows Steady Earnings Growth Amid Revenue Decline
    April 26, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT. RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE:RMAX) posts a 7.4% annual growth in earnings per share (EPS) over three years, signaling steady profitability despite a revenue decline. EBIT margins remain flat, raising short-term growth concerns. Significant insider ownership at 5.1% (around $13 million) reflects confidence in the company's strategy. Investors seeking a balance of growth and proven profits might find RMAX worth monitoring, though recent revenue trends warrant caution. RE/MAX illustrates a traditional, profit-focused investment approach amidst a market often favoring high-risk, loss-making tech stocks.

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PayPal Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Lift — But the Sell Rating Says the Hard Part Isn’t Over

PayPal Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Lift — But the Sell Rating Says the Hard Part Isn’t Over

26 April 2026
PayPal shares rose 1.5% Friday after Truist Financial raised its price target to $45, though the stock traded at $50.48. The move comes as PayPal faces pressure from missed earnings, a new CEO, and increased competition from Apple Pay and Stripe. PayPal recently launched Curated Ads for connected TV and signed an NFL partnership for peer-to-peer payments. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4% to $8.68 billion.
Cameco Corporation Stock Slips Before Q1 Results — Why Uranium Investors Are Watching May 5

Cameco Corporation Stock Slips Before Q1 Results — Why Uranium Investors Are Watching May 5

26 April 2026
Cameco’s U.S.-listed shares closed Friday at $122.15, down 1.4% ahead of its first-quarter results due May 5. Uranium prices held at $86.80 a pound, up 30% from a year earlier. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” on the stock, with a C$174.85 target for Toronto-listed shares. Cameco delivered 33 million pounds of uranium in 2025 and holds long-term contracts for about 230 million pounds.
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Shot as $3.2 Billion Space Shield Race Opens

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Shot as $3.2 Billion Space Shield Race Opens

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was selected for U.S. Space Force prototype work on the $185 billion Golden Dome missile-defense program, joining SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and Anduril in a crowded field. The awards follow a weak quarter for Lockheed, with profit and cash flow down due to production delays and contract costs. Space Systems Command awarded 20 agreements to 12 companies. Lockheed shares closed at $513.45 on Friday, down 3.08%.
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