Today: 29 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Sungrow Power (300274.SZ) shares in focus ahead of open after Friday jump as China PMI slips

Sungrow Power (300274.SZ) shares in focus ahead of open after Friday jump as China PMI slips

Sungrow Power Supply closed up 3.2% at 151.00 yuan Friday in Shenzhen, ahead of Monday’s private-sector PMI release. China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction and sparking concern over domestic demand. Investors are watching for signs of weakness in new energy equipment orders as macroeconomic signals overshadow company news.
2 February 2026
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Marvell stock slides to $78.92 — what MRVL investors watch as payrolls, tech earnings loom

Marvell stock slides to $78.92 — what MRVL investors watch as payrolls, tech earnings loom

Marvell Technology fell 3% to $78.92 Friday amid a late selloff in chip stocks, with trading volume reaching 12.6 million shares. A regulatory filing showed CFO Willem Meintjes had 19,664 shares withheld for taxes after performance stock units vested in January. Investors await U.S. jobs data and major tech earnings next week. The Nasdaq dropped 0.94% as markets reacted to Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination and inflation data.
2 February 2026
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Zhongji Innolight stock price in focus: profit forecast, 1.6T orders and what could move the A-shares next

Zhongji Innolight stock price in focus: profit forecast, 1.6T orders and what could move the A-shares next

Zhongji Innolight A-shares closed at 649 yuan on Jan. 30, up 5.7%, after the company forecast 2025 net profit of 9.8–11.8 billion yuan, an increase of up to 128% from last year. The optical module maker cited strong demand for AI data center infrastructure but flagged supply constraints and cost pressures. Monday’s open is expected to be volatile following weekend investor updates.
2 February 2026
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Qualcomm stock price slips into earnings week — what QCOM investors are watching next

Qualcomm stock price slips into earnings week — what QCOM investors are watching next

Qualcomm shares fell 0.41% to $151.59 Friday, then edged down after hours as Wall Street slipped on Fed leadership uncertainty and a strong inflation reading. Investors await Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings report and management’s outlook on chip demand and licensing. Chip stocks were mixed, with Nvidia and Texas Instruments down and Broadcom slightly higher. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
2 February 2026
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MediaTek stock heads into Monday with Feb. 4 results call in focus after Friday dip

MediaTek stock heads into Monday with Feb. 4 results call in focus after Friday dip

MediaTek shares fell 1.1% to NT$1,760 on Friday, trading 11.2 million shares between NT$1,735 and NT$1,775. Domestic investment trusts net bought 403,588 shares on Jan. 30. Investors await the company’s fourth-quarter results on Feb. 4 and January revenue figures on Feb. 10. The TAIEX index closed down 1.45% earlier in the week, adding pressure to tech stocks.
2 February 2026
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Analog Devices stock (ADI) slips from record high — what to watch before Monday’s open

Analog Devices stock (ADI) slips from record high — what to watch before Monday’s open

Analog Devices shares fell 2.4% to $310.88 on Friday, retreating from a record high set the previous day as chip stocks weakened. The drop came ahead of the company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings, scheduled for Feb. 18. Broader U.S. markets also slipped after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Federal Reserve chair and December producer prices rose more than expected.
2 February 2026
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Texas Instruments stock cools after its midweek surge — what matters before Monday’s open

Texas Instruments stock cools after its midweek surge — what matters before Monday’s open

Texas Instruments shares fell 1.6% to $215.55 Friday, erasing part of the week’s gains as chip stocks slumped after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. About 9.1 million TXN shares traded. The Philadelphia semiconductor index dropped 3.87%. Investors await a Texas Instruments webcast on Feb. 24 and key U.S. economic data releases.
2 February 2026
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AMD stock price tumbles on MI450 delay chatter ahead of Feb. 3 earnings — what to watch next week

AMD stock price tumbles on MI450 delay chatter ahead of Feb. 3 earnings — what to watch next week

AMD shares fell 6.1% to $236.73 Friday after reports of possible delays in its MI450 AI accelerator. The stock traded as low as $234.55 during the session, with about 40 million shares changing hands. The drop came ahead of AMD’s earnings report set for Tuesday. Broader chip and AI-infrastructure stocks also declined sharply.
2 February 2026
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Intel stock price: INTC ends Friday lower — what to watch before Monday’s open

Intel stock price: INTC ends Friday lower — what to watch before Monday’s open

Intel shares fell 4.4% to $46.47 Friday amid a broader tech selloff and concerns over a partial U.S. government shutdown. Wall Street reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and a hot inflation report. Intel faces pressure after warning of supply constraints and missing Q1 forecasts. AMD and Qualcomm report earnings next week, with markets watching for signals on chip demand.
2 February 2026
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TSMC stock faces Monday test after Nvidia boss Jensen Huang says he needs “a lot of wafers”

TSMC stock faces Monday test after Nvidia boss Jensen Huang says he needs “a lot of wafers”

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged TSMC to ramp up chip output, citing urgent AI demand and wafer shortages. TSMC shares closed Friday in Taipei at T$1,775, down 1.66%, and its U.S. ADRs fell 2.7% to $330.56. Investors await TSMC’s January sales report on Feb. 10. Huang also confirmed Nvidia’s planned investment in OpenAI’s next funding round.
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Stock Market Today

  • Wheat Prices Surge to New Highs on Tuesday Amid Delayed US Planting
    April 29, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. The wheat market saw a double-digit rally across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat futures gained up to 28 1/4 cents, Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) rose 29 1/2 cents, and Minneapolis spring wheat climbed 21 1/2 cents. U.S. spring wheat planting lags five-year averages by 3 percentage points, with Minnesota 10 points behind. Winter wheat heading is ahead by 13 points but crop condition ratings dropped slightly, with notable declines in several states. Weather forecasts indicate dry spells in key growing regions which may impact yields. Meanwhile, EU soft wheat exports increased by 1.18 million metric tons year-on-year as of April 24. The bullish momentum reflects concerns over crop progress and weather impacts on supply.

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

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026

29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 12:46 AM EDT Wheat Prices Surge to New Highs on Tuesday Amid Delayed US Planting April 29, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. The wheat market saw a **double-digit rally** across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat futures gained up to 28 1/4 cents, Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) rose 29 1/2 cents, and Minneapolis spring wheat climbed 21 1/2 cents. U.S. spring wheat planting lags five-year averages by 3 percentage points, with Minnesota 10 points behind. Winter wheat heading is
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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