Today: 3 April 2026
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Khadija Saeed

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

Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta shares rose about 2% to $672.36 early Tuesday after the company agreed to pay Corning up to $6 billion for fiber-optic cables supporting AI data centers. Corning will expand production in Hickory, North Carolina, with payments running through 2030. The deal comes ahead of Meta’s earnings report Wednesday, as investors focus on rising infrastructure costs. The EU set a mid-May 2026 compliance deadline for WhatsApp channels under new digital rules.
27 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron shares rose 4.3% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $24 billion, 10-year expansion of its Singapore wafer facilities. The new plant will add 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with production set to begin in 2028. Investors are watching for updates from Samsung and SK Hynix on Thursday as competition in high-bandwidth memory heats up.
27 January 2026
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Apple stock price today: AAPL climbs at the open as $315 target meets earnings week

Apple stock price today: AAPL climbs at the open as $315 target meets earnings week

Apple shares rose 1.7% to $259.73 early Tuesday, extending Monday’s 3% gain ahead of its January 29 earnings report. JPMorgan raised its Apple price target to $315, while Jefferies cut its target to $276.47. The stock traded between $258.66 and $260.13 Tuesday morning. Investors are watching for the Fed’s rate decision and major tech earnings later this week.
27 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rises as MSFT heads into earnings after Maia 200 AI chip reveal

Microsoft stock rises as MSFT heads into earnings after Maia 200 AI chip reveal

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $470.28 in early U.S. trading Tuesday ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report due Jan. 28. Investors are focused on Azure’s growth and Microsoft’s new Maia 200 AI chip, which launches this week in Iowa. The Federal Reserve also begins a two-day policy meeting, adding to market uncertainty.
27 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom shares rose 1.5% to $324.85 in early Tuesday trading, leading chip stocks higher after Micron’s $24 billion Singapore plant announcement. Investors shifted into top tech names ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and a wave of mega-cap earnings. Focus remains on whether AI spending will lift profits amid margin concerns.
27 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock drops as Jefferies lifts target but stays bearish ahead of Feb. 5 results

Bloom Energy stock drops as Jefferies lifts target but stays bearish ahead of Feb. 5 results

Bloom Energy shares fell 3.7% to $139.62 Monday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.5% gain. Jefferies raised its price target to $92 but kept an Underperform rating, warning expectations are high. Investors await Bloom’s Feb. 5 results for updates on 2026 deployments and margins. Other fuel-cell stocks, including Plug Power and FuelCell Energy, also dropped.
27 January 2026
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Citigroup stock edges higher as harassment lawsuit hits headlines ahead of Fed meeting

Citigroup stock edges higher as harassment lawsuit hits headlines ahead of Fed meeting

Citigroup shares closed up 0.9% at $114.65 Monday, edging higher after hours despite news of a lawsuit alleging mishandled sexual harassment claims by a former managing director. The suit names Andy Sieg, head of Citi’s wealth division; Citi called the allegations “absolutely meritless.” The stock’s move tracked gains in other major banks ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting starting Tuesday.
27 January 2026
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Uber stock slips as NYC forces 10% tip prompt on Uber Eats orders; focus turns to Feb. 4 earnings

Uber stock slips as NYC forces 10% tip prompt on Uber Eats orders; focus turns to Feb. 4 earnings

Uber shares fell 0.4% to $81.98 Monday after New York City’s new tipping rules for delivery apps took effect. DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart failed to block the regulations in court and plan to appeal. The rules require a tip prompt at checkout and ban hidden or delayed tipping options. Investors await Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings for signs of regulatory impact on delivery demand and costs.
27 January 2026
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Gilead (GILD) stock hits fresh 52-week high as new analyst targets and CEO sale filing land

Gilead (GILD) stock hits fresh 52-week high as new analyst targets and CEO sale filing land

Gilead Sciences shares closed at a 52-week high of $137.78 on Monday, up 1.36% for a fourth straight gain. CEO Daniel O’Day sold $15.6 million in stock under a pre-set plan, according to an SEC filing. BMO and UBS raised their price targets, citing momentum in HIV drugs and new coverage for Yeztugo. Trading volume exceeded normal levels as the stock outperformed major pharma peers.
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Stock Market Today

  • Agenus (AGEN) Shares Poised for Gains on Upward Earnings Estimate Revisions
    April 3, 2026, 2:04 PM EDT. Agenus (AGEN) has seen analysts markedly raise earnings forecasts, signaling growing optimism for the biotech firm. The consensus estimate for the current quarter jumped 289.3% to $1.95 per share, while full-year estimates increased by 151.8% to $1.30 per share. This momentum fueled a 14% stock rise in the past month. Agenus holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting strong correlations between earnings estimate revisions and stock price moves. Investors may find Agenus a compelling buy as estimates continue improving and stock gains persist.
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