Today: 28 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Gold price snaps back 5% after two-day crash; CME margin shock keeps traders edgy

Gold price snaps back 5% after two-day crash; CME margin shock keeps traders edgy

Spot gold surged 5.2% Tuesday to $4,906.82 an ounce, while U.S. April futures closed up 6.1% at $4,935 after steep losses. The rebound followed forced selling tied to higher margin requirements and a Fed leadership change. Analysts now watch for the delayed U.S. jobs report and physical demand trends. Trump signed a bill to end the government shutdown, but uncertainty over data timing persists.
3 February 2026
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PayPal stock plunges after CEO exit and weak 2026 forecast — what investors watch next

PayPal stock plunges after CEO exit and weak 2026 forecast — what investors watch next

PayPal shares fell 20.7% to $41.70 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company replaced CEO Alex Chriss with Enrique Lores and issued a weaker 2026 profit outlook. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $8.68 billion, with branded checkout growth slowing to 1%. PayPal withdrew its 2027 targets and announced a $0.14 quarterly dividend. CFO Jamie Miller will serve as interim CEO until March.
3 February 2026
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Dow Jones slips 167 points on AI disruption fears; Alphabet, Amazon earnings next

Dow Jones slips 167 points on AI disruption fears; Alphabet, Amazon earnings next

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 166.67 points, or 0.34%, to 49,240.99 Tuesday as tech and software stocks dropped on AI disruption fears. IBM and Salesforce weighed heavily, while Walmart rose 3% to surpass a $1 trillion market cap. The S&P 500 lost 0.84% and the Nasdaq slid 1.43%. Earnings from Alphabet and Amazon are due next.
3 February 2026
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Broadcom (AVGO) stock slides after hours as tech selloff bites; Wi‑Fi 8 launch and March earnings in focus

Broadcom (AVGO) stock slides after hours as tech selloff bites; Wi‑Fi 8 launch and March earnings in focus

Broadcom shares fell 3.3% to $320.33 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following a session marked by thin volume and wide price swings. The company launched new enterprise Wi‑Fi 8 and switch platforms for AI-ready networks and set its fiscal Q1 results for March 4. Broader U.S. markets declined amid concerns over AI-driven competition, with major tech stocks also down.
3 February 2026
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Sandisk stock price jumps after-hours as Bernstein lifts target to $1,000

Sandisk stock price jumps after-hours as Bernstein lifts target to $1,000

Sandisk shares jumped 4.5% to $695.36 in after-hours trading Tuesday, with volume topping 30 million and prices swinging between $647.50 and $712.93. Bernstein raised its price target to $1,000 after Sandisk posted Q2 revenue of $3.03 billion and forecast Q3 revenue up to $4.8 billion. The company completed its split from Western Digital last February. Investors are watching NAND flash prices and supply deals closely.
3 February 2026
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Tesla stock barely moves after-hours as $41,990 Model Y AWD debuts — what TSLA traders watch next

Tesla stock barely moves after-hours as $41,990 Model Y AWD debuts — what TSLA traders watch next

Tesla introduced a new all-wheel-drive Model Y at $41,990 on its U.S. website Tuesday, sending shares up 0.1% to $421.83 in after-hours trading. The move follows recent price cuts after the federal EV tax credit expired. Rivian fell 0.2% and Lucid rose 2.0%. Elon Musk also announced SpaceX acquired his AI startup xAI in a deal valuing SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion.
3 February 2026
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Microsoft stock slides after hours on AI disruption jitters — what’s next for MSFT

Microsoft stock slides after hours on AI disruption jitters — what’s next for MSFT

Microsoft shares dropped 2.9% to $411.21 in after-hours trading Tuesday, extending losses from the main session amid a broader selloff in software and data-analytics stocks. The decline followed the debut of new automation tools from Anthropic and renewed concerns over AI’s impact on software demand. Piper Sandler maintained its Overweight rating and $600 price target. Investors await earnings from Alphabet and Amazon later this week.
3 February 2026
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Nvidia stock slips after-hours as OpenAI IPO talk and chip-competition worries return

Nvidia stock slips after-hours as OpenAI IPO talk and chip-competition worries return

Nvidia shares fell 2.8% to $180.28 in after-hours trading Tuesday after CEO Jensen Huang confirmed plans to invest further in OpenAI, including its future IPO. A report said OpenAI is dissatisfied with some Nvidia chips and is considering alternatives. U.S. stocks closed lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.85%. Nvidia reports earnings on February 25.
3 February 2026
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Micron stock price slips after hours as insider sale notice and chart warning cool MU rally

Micron stock price slips after hours as insider sale notice and chart warning cool MU rally

Micron Technology shares fell 4.2% to $419.61 in after-hours trading Tuesday, reversing sharply from an intraday high of $452.31. A regulatory filing showed officer Sumit Sadana proposed selling 25,000 shares valued at about $10.7 million. The drop came as tech stocks broadly retreated, with the Nasdaq down 2.17%. Micron’s next earnings report is expected March 19.
3 February 2026
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Palantir stock jumps after earnings; here’s what investors watch next for PLTR

Palantir stock jumps after earnings; here’s what investors watch next for PLTR

Palantir shares rose 6.9% to $157.90 in after-hours trading Tuesday after reporting a 70% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.407 billion and raising its 2026 outlook. U.S. government revenue climbed 66% to $570 million, while commercial revenue jumped 137% to $507 million. The company’s valuation remains under scrutiny, trading at 131 times projected earnings. Investors are watching for any disruption from the ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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BMNR stock slips as BitMine’s $10.7 billion crypto stash keeps its ether bet in focus

BMNR stock slips as BitMine’s $10.7 billion crypto stash keeps its ether bet in focus

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 3.1% to $22.09 Tuesday, tracking a 1% drop in ether to $2,293. The company disclosed holdings of 4.29 million ETH and $10.7 billion in crypto, cash, and investments as of Feb. 1. BitMine bought 41,788 ETH last week and stakes about 2.9 million ETH. Its MAVAN validator network remains on track for a Q1 2026 launch.
3 February 2026
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Abbott (ABT) stock slips on FDA warning letter over FreeStyle Libre testing; dates to watch

Abbott (ABT) stock slips on FDA warning letter over FreeStyle Libre testing; dates to watch

Abbott Laboratories shares fell 0.6% to $108.77 after the FDA issued a warning letter over quality-control lapses in its FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors. The FDA said Abbott released devices without required accuracy tests and failed to ensure specs were met by third-party manufacturers. Abbott has 15 business days to respond. Shares had dropped as much as 2.9% earlier in the session.
3 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price slips on DZ Bank downgrade despite fresh Taiwan deal and Fujitsu pact

Lockheed Martin stock price slips on DZ Bank downgrade despite fresh Taiwan deal and Fujitsu pact

Lockheed Martin shares fell 1.1% to $628.94 Tuesday after DZ Bank downgraded the stock, bucking gains in other major defense names. The move followed Lockheed’s announcement of a $328.5 million U.S. contract for sensor systems to Taiwan and a new radar delivery to the Army. DZ Bank raised its price target to $665. Investors await Lockheed’s Q1 earnings on April 21.
3 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Visa Q1 Earnings Preview: Revenue Growth Expected to Rise 12%
    April 28, 2026, 4:53 PM EDT. Visa, a global payments technology firm, is set to report Q1 earnings Tuesday after market hours. Analysts expect revenue growth of 12% year on year, up from 9.3% last year. Last quarter, Visa posted $10.9 billion in revenue, beating estimates by a healthy margin. Peers Bread Financial and American Express recently reported mixed results; Bread beat revenue forecasts while American Express missed, both seeing stock declines. Visa has maintained consistent earnings forecasts and trades below an average analyst price target of $392.33, compared to its current price near $309. Market sentiment in the credit card sector has been positive, with average share prices up nearly 12% in the past month, though Visa's share gained a modest 3.3%. Investors will watch closely for Visa's revenue and guidance amid broader payments industry performance.

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Nucor Stock Jumps as Profit Surges, Steel Mills Signal More Gains

Nucor Stock Jumps as Profit Surges, Steel Mills Signal More Gains

28 April 2026
Nucor reported first-quarter profit of $743 million, or $3.23 per share, up from $156 million, or 67 cents, a year earlier. Net sales rose to $9.5 billion, beating analyst expectations. Steel mill shipments hit a record 7 million tons. Shares climbed 4.5% Tuesday, outpacing peers.
Self-Checkout Crackdown: New Grocery Bills Put Walmart, Target And Costco On Notice

Self-Checkout Crackdown: New Grocery Bills Put Walmart, Target And Costco On Notice

28 April 2026
Massachusetts lawmakers advanced a bill to cap grocery self-checkout stations at eight per store and require more staffed lanes, legislative records show. Rhode Island has similar bills in committee. Connecticut’s version failed this month. Retailers including Target and Walmart have already adjusted checkout options amid concerns over theft and labor costs.
Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Qualifies For Payouts And When Checks Arrive

Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Qualifies For Payouts And When Checks Arrive

28 April 2026
A federal judge in Alexandria approved Capital One’s $425 million settlement over 360 Savings accounts. Payments to eligible customers are expected around July 27, 2026, if no appeal is filed. Account holders from September 2019 to June 2025 will receive payouts automatically, with amounts varying based on lost interest. The settlement also raises interest rates on legacy accounts.
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