Today: 26 April 2026
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Khadija Saeed

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

Qualcomm stock price: QCOM ends higher, but Samsung launch and memory crunch loom into next week

Qualcomm stock price: QCOM ends higher, but Samsung launch and memory crunch loom into next week

Qualcomm shares closed Friday up 1.6% at $140.70, outperforming the Nasdaq as Nvidia and Broadcom fell. Trading volume topped 13 million shares, above the 50-day average, but the stock remains 32% below its 52-week high. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Samsung’s Feb. 25 Galaxy Unpacked event is the next major industry event for handset demand signals.
14 February 2026
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Nebius stock pops 9%: $7-$9B run-rate target and France data centre plan put NBIS in focus

Nebius stock pops 9%: $7-$9B run-rate target and France data centre plan put NBIS in focus

Nebius Group shares closed up 9.2% at $98.01 Friday after unveiling a 240MW data center plan in northern France and raising its 2026 revenue target to $7–9 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue surged to $227.7 million, but capital spending hit $2.1 billion and revenue missed analyst forecasts. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents’ Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
14 February 2026
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Iron Mountain stock near a 52-week high as data center stocks head into a holiday week

Iron Mountain stock near a 52-week high as data center stocks head into a holiday week

Iron Mountain shares rose 3.6% to $109.83 Friday, nearing a 52-week high, after the company projected 2026 revenue up to $7.775 billion and cited strong data center leasing. Softer January U.S. inflation and a drop in Treasury yields supported data center stocks. Equinix closed down 0.2% at $956.19. U.S. markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
14 February 2026
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Pinterest plunge, Alphabet bond sale and Warner Bros bidding war set up communication services stocks for Tuesday open

Pinterest plunge, Alphabet bond sale and Warner Bros bidding war set up communication services stocks for Tuesday open

Pinterest shares fell 16.9% Friday after the company warned of weaker ad demand from tariff-hit retailers, dragging the communication services sector lower ahead of the Presidents Day holiday. The XLC ETF slipped 0.1% as Meta and Alphabet also declined, while Disney and Netflix gained. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday, with investors watching for media deal headlines and Fed minutes.
14 February 2026
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Industrial stocks get a CPI breather; what XLI’s Friday close says for next week

Industrial stocks get a CPI breather; what XLI’s Friday close says for next week

U.S. industrial stocks rose Friday after January CPI data came in below forecasts, with the XLI ETF up 0.8% at $174.17. Caterpillar gained 2.1%, GE 2.7%, and Boeing 1.5%, while Union Pacific slipped 1.3%. The broader market ended lower as tech stocks lagged. The next trading session is Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.
14 February 2026
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Big Tech stocks wobble as Apple, Nvidia slide on AI angst; what to watch before Tuesday

Big Tech stocks wobble as Apple, Nvidia slide on AI angst; what to watch before Tuesday

Apple fell 2.3% and Nvidia dropped 2.2% Friday as Big Tech stocks ended mostly lower, capping a volatile week marked by an “AI scare trade” and renewed scrutiny of tech spending. U.S. inflation cooled to 2.4% in January, but failed to steady tech shares. Markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday and reopen Tuesday. Nvidia’s earnings on Feb. 25 are the next major event.
14 February 2026
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Cloud Computing Stocks Rebound as CPI Cools — What to Watch Before Palo Alto Earnings

Cloud Computing Stocks Rebound as CPI Cools — What to Watch Before Palo Alto Earnings

First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY) jumped 2.5% to $114.26 Friday, outperforming a weaker Nasdaq as U.S. inflation data came in below forecasts and Treasury yields fell. Peers CLOU and WCLD also gained over 2%. U.S. markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday. Palo Alto Networks reports earnings Tuesday after the bell.
14 February 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock in focus after top lawyer quits over Epstein disclosures

Goldman Sachs stock in focus after top lawyer quits over Epstein disclosures

Goldman Sachs chief legal officer Kathy Ruemmler resigned after U.S. Justice Department documents revealed she accepted gifts from Jeffrey Epstein and advised him on media strategy. Goldman shares closed at $905.14, up 0.07%, following a volatile week. Ruemmler will retire effective June 30, 2026, according to an SEC filing. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day.
14 February 2026
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Gold price jumps back above $5,000 after softer U.S. inflation — what traders watch next

Gold price jumps back above $5,000 after softer U.S. inflation — what traders watch next

Gold surged 2.1% to $5,022.06 an ounce Friday after U.S. inflation data raised bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, reversing Thursday’s sharp drop below $5,000. Silver climbed 3.4% to $77.70. U.S. interest-rate futures now price nearly 70% odds of a Fed cut in June. Indian dealers switched to discounts as high prices dampened demand, while China’s central bank added gold for a 15th month.
14 February 2026
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Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

OPEC+ is considering restarting oil output hikes from April, with eight producers meeting March 1. Brent crude settled up 0.3% at $67.75 Friday, but both Brent and WTI posted weekly losses. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. Washington eased some Venezuela energy sanctions, allowing Chevron and others to operate under new Treasury rules.
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Stock Market Today

  • Microsoft, Oracle, and Alphabet Stock Forecasts Highlight AI Cloud Market Divergence
    April 26, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT. Microsoft and Alphabet are set to report earnings Wednesday, focusing on AI investments and cloud growth amid a strong U.S. market. Microsoft shares rose 2.1% to $424.62, while Alphabet increased 1.6% to $344.40, with Oracle falling 1.7% to $173.28. Oracle offers the clearest upside, trading near a $505 billion valuation, while Microsoft and Alphabet hold $3.17 trillion and $4.16 trillion market caps respectively. Analysts maintain bullish views on Microsoft and Alphabet, with average price targets at $583 and $382, reflecting expected growth in Azure and Google Cloud. Earnings volatility of 5-6% is anticipated, underscoring investor focus on AI-driven cloud infrastructure investments. This week is pivotal as over a third of S&P 500 firms report results alongside a Federal Reserve meeting.

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Archer Aviation Stock Back In Focus After BlackRock’s 6.9% Stake Filing

Archer Aviation Stock Back In Focus After BlackRock’s 6.9% Stake Filing

26 April 2026
BlackRock disclosed a 6.9% passive stake in Archer Aviation, down from 8.1% in January, according to a Friday SEC filing. The filing comes as Archer advances FAA certification work and prepares for a June 26 shareholder vote on moving its legal home from Delaware to Texas. Archer shares closed at $5.70, valuing the company at $3.77 billion.
BMNR Stock: BitMine’s $24 Million Ethereum Deal Puts Its 5% ETH Bet Back in Focus

BMNR Stock: BitMine’s $24 Million Ethereum Deal Puts Its 5% ETH Bet Back in Focus

26 April 2026
The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ether to Bitmine Immersion Technologies in a private transaction at $2,387 per token, totaling about $23.9 million. Bitmine aims to hold 5% of all ether and reported 4.12% of supply as of April 19. BMNR last traded at $22.14 on Friday; ether was near $2,334 on Sunday. The Foundation said proceeds will fund research, development, and grants.
Constellation Energy’s Three Mile Island Restart Faces a 73-Million-Gallon Test

Constellation Energy’s Three Mile Island Restart Faces a 73-Million-Gallon Test

26 April 2026
Constellation Energy’s plan to restart the former Three Mile Island Unit 1 faces local scrutiny over a request to draw up to 73.2 million gallons daily from the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is accepting public comments until May 4 after a hearing drew opposition. The plant, now called Crane Clean Energy Center, is tied to a 20-year power deal with Microsoft. Constellation targets a 2027 restart, pending approvals.
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