Today: 3 April 2026
Subscribe

Khadija Saeed

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

Tesla stock (TSLA) pares after-hours pop after $2 billion xAI bet — what traders are watching

Tesla stock (TSLA) pares after-hours pop after $2 billion xAI bet — what traders are watching

Tesla shares rose 0.1% to $431.46 after hours Wednesday following a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI and a quarterly report that beat Wall Street estimates. Revenue fell 3% to $24.9 billion, net income dropped 61% to $840 million, and vehicle deliveries declined 16%. Tesla listed new robotaxi markets for 2026, including Dallas, Houston, and Las Vegas.
29 January 2026
·
Micron stock price jumps after-hours as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fuels MU rally

Micron stock price jumps after-hours as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fuels MU rally

Micron shares jumped 6.1% to $435.28 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company confirmed a $24 billion wafer fab expansion in Singapore, with NAND production set for 2028. The move comes as chipmakers rally on strong tech earnings and a steady Fed, while investors weigh persistent supply constraints and intensifying competition from Samsung and SK Hynix.
29 January 2026
··
Microsoft stock price whipsaws after earnings as Azure grows 39% and AI capex hits record

Microsoft stock price whipsaws after earnings as Azure grows 39% and AI capex hits record

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $481.63 in after-hours trading Wednesday after swinging more than 7% following fiscal Q2 results. Azure revenue jumped 39%, topping estimates, while capital spending hit a record $37.5 billion, up nearly 66% from a year earlier. Investors focused on cloud growth and surging AI infrastructure costs, awaiting management’s outlook on spending and demand.
29 January 2026
·····
Gold nears $5,400 as silver stays hot — and the “safe haven” trade gets a reality check

Gold nears $5,400 as silver stays hot — and the “safe haven” trade gets a reality check

Gold surged 4% Wednesday, trading near $5,400 an ounce, while silver jumped 7.7% to $111.84 after hitting a record $117.69 Monday. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, fueling debate over future policy. Strategists and analysts warned of possible sharp pullbacks, citing technical signals and volatility risks. Citi raised its silver target to $150, but others cautioned of a potential 50% drop.
28 January 2026
·····
Gold flirts with $5,400 as Fed, Trump headlines keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold flirts with $5,400 as Fed, Trump headlines keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold surged 4% Wednesday, nearing $5,400 an ounce for the first time as investors sought safety amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, while Donald Trump said he would soon name a new Fed chair and predicted lower borrowing costs. Tether announced plans to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to physical gold. Spot gold extended its record run above $5,400 in early Thursday trading.
28 January 2026
·
Lam Research earnings beat lifts LRCX after hours as forecast tops estimates

Lam Research earnings beat lifts LRCX after hours as forecast tops estimates

Lam Research shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading after fiscal Q2 results topped forecasts, with revenue up 22% to $5.34 billion and adjusted earnings at $1.27 per share. The company projected March-quarter revenue near $5.7 billion. China contributed 35% of quarterly revenue. The stock last traded at $248.62, up from $239.58 at the close.
28 January 2026
····
IBM stock price jumps after hours as Q4 results lift AI and 2026 outlook

IBM stock price jumps after hours as Q4 results lift AI and 2026 outlook

IBM shares rose 7.8% to $317 in after-hours trading Wednesday after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $19.7 billion, up 12%. The company projected over 5% revenue growth for 2026 in constant currency and expects about $1 billion more in free cash flow. Red Hat growth slowed to 10%, partly due to a late-2025 U.S. government shutdown. IBM’s $11 billion Confluent acquisition is set to close by mid-2026.
28 January 2026
···
Dow Jones closes flat after Fed; Microsoft drops, IBM jumps in after-hours ahead of Apple earnings

Dow Jones closes flat after Fed; Microsoft drops, IBM jumps in after-hours ahead of Apple earnings

Microsoft fell nearly 4% after hours as AI capital spending jumped 66%. IBM rose 6% on strong revenue, Meta gained 4% after forecasting up to $135 billion in 2026 capex, and Tesla advanced 2% with a $2 billion xAI investment. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000. The Fed held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%.
28 January 2026
······
Natural gas price whipsaws on February contract expiry; UNG slips, EQT rises

Natural gas price whipsaws on February contract expiry; UNG slips, EQT rises

February Henry Hub natural gas futures closed at $6.954 per mmBtu Wednesday after swinging between $7.325 and $5.770 on expiry day. U.S. gas production rose 2.5% as output recovered from storm-related shutdowns. UNG fell 1.1% after hours, while major gas producers ended higher. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report and early February weather forecasts.
28 January 2026
········
AI stocks swing after hours: Nvidia ticks up on China H200 nod as Microsoft, Meta and Tesla turn volatile

AI stocks swing after hours: Nvidia ticks up on China H200 nod as Microsoft, Meta and Tesla turn volatile

Nvidia rose 1.6% in after-hours trading after China approved H200 chip sales to ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, sources said. Texas Instruments and Intel jumped nearly 10% and 11%, respectively, on strong data center demand. Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla shares fluctuated after earnings, with Microsoft’s cloud spending up sharply. The S&P 500 slipped 0.01% after the Fed held rates steady.
28 January 2026
······
Silver price jumps near record after Fed hold as SLV ETF stays in play

Silver price jumps near record after Fed hold as SLV ETF stays in play

Spot silver rose 3.7% to near $116.3 an ounce Wednesday, holding close to Monday’s record $117.69. The Federal Reserve kept rates steady, fueling safe-haven demand as the dollar hit a four-year low. Silver ETFs and miners surged after hours, with iShares Silver Trust up 3.9%. Retail investors drove heavy inflows, while some traders bet against the rally.
28 January 2026
······
Tesla Q4 Earnings: Revenue Beats, Profit Sinks, and Musk’s xAI Bet Moves to Center Stage

Tesla Q4 Earnings: Revenue Beats, Profit Sinks, and Musk’s xAI Bet Moves to Center Stage

Tesla posted fourth-quarter revenue of $24.9 billion, beating forecasts, but net income plunged 61% to $840 million. The company confirmed a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s xAI and reported a 15.6% drop in vehicle deliveries. Automotive sales fell 11%, while energy storage revenue jumped 25%. The stock was little changed after hours.
28 January 2026
····
Meta’s $135B AI Spending Forecast Overshadows a Strong Q4 Beat at Facebook Parent

Meta’s $135B AI Spending Forecast Overshadows a Strong Q4 Beat at Facebook Parent

Meta projected 2026 capital spending of $115 billion to $135 billion, up sharply from $72.2 billion in 2025, as it expands AI infrastructure. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% to $59.9 billion, with diluted EPS at $8.88. Shares dipped in after-hours trading. Reality Labs revenue fell 12% to $955 million, with operating losses widening to $6.02 billion.
28 January 2026
··
1 … 211 212 213 214 215 … 732

Stock Market Today

  • UK Stock Market Sees Undervalued Picks Including Polar Capital Holdings and Airtel Africa
    April 3, 2026, 2:52 AM EDT. The UK stock market faces pressure amid global economic slowdown and weak China trade data. Yet, undervalued stocks like Polar Capital Holdings and Airtel Africa stand out. Polar Capital, an investment manager with a £594 million market cap, trades 30.6% below estimated fair value, boosted by a 19.1% earnings growth forecast and a 7.38% dividend yield, despite coverage concerns. Airtel Africa, with a £12.87 billion market cap, offers a 44.7% discount to fair value and expects 29.32% annual earnings growth, surpassing the UK market's 11.9%. Both firms have active share buyback programs, highlighting potential value opportunities amid market jitters.
Go toTop