Today: 27 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Home Depot stock slips as Wall Street pushes higher; what to watch before HD earnings

Home Depot stock slips as Wall Street pushes higher; what to watch before HD earnings

Home Depot shares fell 1.3% to $380.30 Monday afternoon, underperforming a rising U.S. market. Investors are awaiting key U.S. jobs and inflation data this week, followed by Home Depot’s quarterly earnings on Feb. 24. Lowe’s also slipped, while major indexes gained. Home Depot previously warned that comparable sales may be flat to up 2% for fiscal 2026.
9 February 2026
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Nvidia stock rises on xAI chip-leasing report as AI shares rebound; Oracle jumps 11%

Nvidia stock rises on xAI chip-leasing report as AI shares rebound; Oracle jumps 11%

Nvidia rose 3.1% after reports Apollo is nearing a $3.4 billion loan tied to leasing Nvidia AI chips to Elon Musk’s xAI. Oracle jumped 11.2% after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock to “buy.” Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom also gained. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13 for signals on interest rates.
9 February 2026
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Silver price jumps nearly 6% as dollar weakens; what traders are watching next

Silver price jumps nearly 6% as dollar weakens; what traders are watching next

Spot silver surged 5.8% to $82.49 an ounce Monday, extending a rebound after last week’s selloff. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures and launched a new 100-ounce contract to address volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data due this week could shift Federal Reserve rate expectations. Mining shares rose, but Vizsla Silver fell after reporting employee deaths in Mexico.
9 February 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple’s custody push lands as traders eye Friday’s U.S. CPI

XRP price today: Ripple’s custody push lands as traders eye Friday’s U.S. CPI

XRP fell 0.3% to $1.44 Monday, down 12% over seven days, according to CoinGecko. Ripple announced partnerships with Securosys and Figment to expand its custody service for banks and staking on Ethereum and Solana. XRP-linked investment products saw $63.1 million in inflows last week, CoinShares reported, despite $187 million in overall crypto outflows. The SEC ended its lawsuit against Ripple in August with a $125 million settlement.
9 February 2026
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Gold price today back above $5,000 as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI are next

Gold price today back above $5,000 as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI are next

Spot gold jumped 2.1% to $5,063.88 an ounce Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened and traders awaited delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data. China’s central bank extended its gold buying streak to 15 months in January, raising reserves to 74.19 million ounces. April gold futures rose 2.43% to $5,100.7 on CME. Markets are watching Friday’s U.S. CPI release for direction.
9 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock slides as PEP gives back rally — what Wall Street is watching next

PepsiCo stock slides as PEP gives back rally — what Wall Street is watching next

PepsiCo shares fell 2.4% to $166.41 on Monday, underperforming consumer staples as the company faces questions over snack price cuts and margin risks. The stock had rallied 10% last week after PepsiCo announced price reductions on Lay’s and Doritos and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. Investors remain focused on demand risks from weight-loss drugs and upcoming U.S. economic data.
9 February 2026
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Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock slides Monday — after a record close, traders eye dividend hike and CFO shift

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock slides Monday — after a record close, traders eye dividend hike and CFO shift

Monolithic Power Systems shares fell 1.9% to $1,206.09 Monday, pulling back after last week’s earnings beat and dividend hike. The company reported Q4 revenue up 20.8% to $751.2 million and announced CFO Bernie Blegen will retire after the 2025 annual report. Investors await the 10-K filing and March 31 dividend record date. Peers traded mixed.
9 February 2026
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Cisco stock jumps near a 52-week high as Wall Street eyes earnings and a fresh JPMorgan target

Cisco stock jumps near a 52-week high as Wall Street eyes earnings and a fresh JPMorgan target

Cisco Systems shares rose 2.2% to $86.66 Monday, nearing a 52-week high ahead of its quarterly results due Wednesday. JPMorgan raised its price target to $95, citing potential for revenue growth and AI momentum. Options markets are pricing in a nearly 6% post-earnings swing. Wall Street expects $1.02 earnings per share on $14.88 billion in revenue.
9 February 2026
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CrowdStrike stock jumps as software rebounds — what to watch next for CRWD

CrowdStrike stock jumps as software rebounds — what to watch next for CRWD

CrowdStrike shares rose 2.3% to $404.67 in midday trading Monday, tracking a rebound in software stocks. The company highlighted new Gartner Peer Insights recognition for its external attack surface management tools. Investors are watching for U.S. economic data this week and CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet also gained, while SentinelOne fell.
9 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Highs Despite Slight Dip in Investor Sentiment
    April 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting record highs during the session. The S&P 500 rose 0.80% to 7,165.08 and Nasdaq gained 1.63% to 24,836.60, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 80 points to 49,230.71. Last week, the S&P 500 gained around 0.6%, Nasdaq surged 1.5%, and the Dow declined 0.4%. The CNN Money Fear & Greed Index stayed in the 'Greed' zone at 66, reflecting slight cooling in bullish sentiment, but overall optimism remains. Economic data showed an improvement as the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 49.8 in April. In sector performance, health care, industrials, and financials dipped, while information technology and consumer discretionary stocks advanced. Energy market pressure eased amid news of possible Iran-Pakistan ceasefire talks.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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27 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 27, 2026, 4:07 AM EDT S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Highs Despite Slight Dip in Investor Sentiment April 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday with the **S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting record highs** during the session. The S&P 500 rose 0.80% to 7,165.08 and Nasdaq gained 1.63% to 24,836.60, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 80 points to 49,230.71. Last week, the S&P 500 gained around 0.6%, Nasdaq surged 1.5%, and the Dow declined 0.4%. The **CNN Money Fear &
Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
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