Today: 1 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Bitcoin price today: BTC bounces near $79,000 after $2.6 billion liquidations rattle traders

Bitcoin price today: BTC bounces near $79,000 after $2.6 billion liquidations rattle traders

Bitcoin rebounded 1.9% to $78,653 in late U.S. trading Monday after dropping as low as $74,609 earlier. CoinGlass reported $2.56 billion in bitcoin positions liquidated in recent days. The U.S. January jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown. Crypto-related stocks and Microsoft shares fell in after-hours trading.
DaVita stock jumps after hours on upbeat 2026 profit forecast and earnings beat

DaVita stock jumps after hours on upbeat 2026 profit forecast and earnings beat

DaVita shares rose 11.7% to $124.17 in after-hours trading after posting quarterly earnings and a 2026 profit forecast above analyst estimates. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted profit of $3.40 per share on $3.62 billion in revenue. DaVita projected 2026 adjusted earnings of $13.60 to $15.00 per share, topping the $12.65 consensus. Investors await details on reimbursement, costs, and patient volumes.
Silver price rout isn’t done: SLV drops after-hours as margin hike and Fed jitters bite

Silver price rout isn’t done: SLV drops after-hours as margin hike and Fed jitters bite

iShares Silver Trust fell about 4% in after-hours trading Monday as spot silver dropped 9.2% to $76.81 an ounce, deepening a record two-day slide. CME Group raised margin requirements on silver futures, pressuring leveraged traders. Silver miners Pan American and First Majestic slipped late, while Wheaton Precious Metals was little changed. Traders are watching for signs that forced selling is easing.
Colgate stock pops after hours as Wall Street lifts targets — what’s next for NYSE:CL

Colgate stock pops after hours as Wall Street lifts targets — what’s next for NYSE:CL

Colgate-Palmolive shares rose 1.8% to $91.89 in after-hours trading Monday after brokerages raised price targets following the company’s quarterly update and 2026 outlook. The company projected 2026 net sales growth of 2% to 6%, with price hikes adding 2.7% to recent results while volumes stayed flat. Colgate booked a $794 million non-cash charge tied to its skin health business.
2 February 2026
Reddit stock wobbles after the bell as RDDT traders brace for this week’s earnings

Reddit stock wobbles after the bell as RDDT traders brace for this week’s earnings

Reddit shares closed down 1.7% at $177.15 Monday, then rose 0.8% after hours as investors positioned ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Options markets signaled expectations for a sharp move, with 30-day implied volatility at 82%. Evercore ISI maintained an “Outperform” rating and a $320 price target. Reddit will release results after the bell Thursday, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) stock ticks up in late trade as insider sale filings land

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) stock ticks up in late trade as insider sale filings land

Applied Digital shares rose 2.7% to $34.80 in late Monday trading, with nearly 23 million shares changing hands. Director Chuck Hastings sold 45,987 shares at $38.57 each on Jan. 29 and filed to sell up to 100,000 shares. The company began construction on its 430-megawatt Delta Forge 1 “AI Factory” campus, targeting mid-2027 operations. Vanguard disclosed an 8.65% stake as of Dec. 31.
2 February 2026
Carnival stock jumps 8% after the bell as oil sinks and Wave season chatter lifts cruise shares

Carnival stock jumps 8% after the bell as oil sinks and Wave season chatter lifts cruise shares

Carnival shares surged 8.1% to $32.45 Monday, tracking gains in travel stocks after oil prices plunged more than $3 a barrel on easing Iran-U.S. tensions. Trading volume topped 30 million shares. Early Wave season bookings and pricing are running ahead of last year’s levels. Carnival’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 20.
RTX stock price hovers near $201 after BofA boosts target; Raytheon posts fresh defense updates

RTX stock price hovers near $201 after BofA boosts target; Raytheon posts fresh defense updates

RTX shares edged up 0.1% to $201.09 in after-hours trading Monday after Raytheon announced new DARPA contracts and a successful U.S. Army missile test. BofA Securities raised its price target to $230, citing strong demand. Supply-chain issues continue to affect aerospace deliveries and repairs. Investors remain alert to possible U.S. policy changes on defense contractor payouts.
Abbott (ABT) stock price steadies after Barclays trims target; Exact Sciences vote is next key date

Abbott (ABT) stock price steadies after Barclays trims target; Exact Sciences vote is next key date

Abbott Laboratories shares edged up 0.1% to $109.43 after Barclays cut its price target to $142 but kept an Overweight rating. Nutrition sales fell 8.9% last quarter, and diagnostics dropped 2.5%. Exact Sciences shareholders will vote February 20 on Abbott’s planned $23 billion takeover. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
Carvana stock ticks higher after-hours as traders size up short report, earnings ahead

Carvana stock ticks higher after-hours as traders size up short report, earnings ahead

Carvana shares rose 1.7% in after-hours trading Monday, closing at $407.83 after a volatile session. The move follows allegations from Gotham City Research that Carvana inflated profits through undisclosed related-party transactions, which the company denies. Analysts at JPMorgan and BTIG questioned the short seller’s claims. Investors await Carvana’s earnings report and call on Feb. 18.
Ondas (ONDS) stock rises after Rotron Aero deal — what investors watch after the bell

Ondas (ONDS) stock rises after Rotron Aero deal — what investors watch after the bell

Ondas Inc. shares rose 3.6% to $10.73 after announcing a deal to acquire UK-based Rotron Aero, pending regulatory approvals. The company will pay with a mix of cash and stock but did not disclose the purchase price or closing timeline. Rotron specializes in expendable attack drones and defense-grade engines. Ondas cited demand for long-range, affordable unmanned systems.
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Stock Market Today

  • Oppenheimer Cuts Six Flags Entertainment Stock Target to $26 Amid Mixed Analyst Ratings
    April 1, 2026, 2:11 PM EDT. Oppenheimer lowered Six Flags Entertainment's (NYSE:FUN) target price from $40 to $26, signaling a pessimistic forecast despite maintaining an "outperform" rating. This suggests a 43.56% potential upside from current levels. Other firms, including Jefferies and Citigroup, have also reduced price targets and ratings, reflecting a cautious market sentiment. Six Flags reported disappointing quarterly earnings, with a loss per share of $0.91 versus the expected $0.31 loss, and a 5.4% revenue decline year-over-year. The stock rose 2% to $18.11 on Wednesday, trading below its one-year high of $38.47. Analysts hold a consensus "hold" rating, with a $23.85 average price target, amid mixed signals and a challenging operating environment.
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