Today: 30 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Western Digital stock price jumps as new target hikes sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Western Digital stock price jumps as new target hikes sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Western Digital shares jumped 5.5% to $254.06 Tuesday, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due after Thursday’s close. Mizuho and Cantor Fitzgerald raised price targets, citing strong AI-driven demand and higher hard drive prices. Seagate and Micron also surged over 5%. Traders tracked the launch of a new 2x leveraged ETF linked to Western Digital.
27 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock price jumps as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal keeps AI data centers in play

Applied Digital (APLD) stock price jumps as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal keeps AI data centers in play

Applied Digital shares surged 15% to $41.49 by early afternoon Tuesday, with volume hitting 32 million. The jump followed Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in CoreWeave and news that Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430-megawatt AI campus. CoreWeave stock rose 12%. Investors are watching for major lease signings and updates on power capacity.
27 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab shares rose 5.7% to $85.06 Tuesday after the company announced its “Hungry Hippo” Neutron rocket fairing arrived at Wallops Island, Virginia. The stock rebounded from a nearly 10% drop the previous day. Investors remain focused on Neutron’s first-flight timeline after a recent tank rupture during testing. Rocket Lab will report earnings after markets close on Feb. 26.
27 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock price nudges up ahead of earnings as guidance comes into focus

Texas Instruments stock price nudges up ahead of earnings as guidance comes into focus

Texas Instruments shares rose 0.4% to $197.44 by midday Tuesday as investors awaited quarterly results due after the bell. Analysts expect fourth-quarter revenue near $4.43 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.28. Traders are watching for management’s outlook amid weak China auto demand and soft industrial orders. The stock remains about 11% below its 52-week high from July.
27 January 2026
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BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network shares fell 11% to $55.23 by midday Tuesday after volatile trading, despite the Nasdaq rising 1%. The drop followed last week’s SEC filing detailing a $2.05 million Africa licensing deal and a 25% stake in a South African entity. The company’s stock had surged on heavy volume Monday, closing at $62.08. Investors await proof of follow-on revenue and the next earnings update in late March.
27 January 2026
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P&G stock slips after TD Cowen downgrade as Fed decision nears

P&G stock slips after TD Cowen downgrade as Fed decision nears

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.3% to $149.00 Tuesday after TD Cowen downgraded the stock. A filing showed Chief Brand Officer Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares after exercising options. U.S. consumer confidence dropped to its lowest since 2014, raising concerns for consumer goods companies. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday.
27 January 2026
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Abbott stock price today: ABT slips as CEO buy hits SEC filing after volatile week

Abbott stock price today: ABT slips as CEO buy hits SEC filing after volatile week

Abbott Laboratories shares fell 1.2% to $107.49 by midday Tuesday after CEO Robert Ford disclosed buying 18,800 shares at an average price of $107.13. The drop followed a weak quarterly outlook and missed revenue targets, with investors watching ongoing challenges in Abbott’s nutrition segment. Health-care stocks broadly declined after a proposed near-flat Medicare Advantage payment rate for 2027.
27 January 2026
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Cisco stock rises again as Evercore turns bullish and partner shake-up hits tape

Cisco stock rises again as Evercore turns bullish and partner shake-up hits tape

Cisco shares rose 1.5% to $78.18 Tuesday after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its price target to $100. The company launched a new partner program targeting AI-ready data centers. Investors are watching for Cisco’s quarterly results, expected around Feb. 11, to gauge if revenue reflects AI demand. Some incentive bonuses in the partner program will expire at the end of July 2026.
27 January 2026
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Boeing stock turns higher after earnings; 737 MAX ramp and cash flow now in focus

Boeing stock turns higher after earnings; 737 MAX ramp and cash flow now in focus

Boeing shares rose 1.5% to $252.11 after posting a fourth-quarter profit and $23.9 billion in revenue, aided by a $9.6 billion asset sale. The commercial airplanes unit lost $632 million, while defense and space lost $507 million, including a $565 million KC-46 charge. Boeing secured 1,075 gross orders in 2025, surpassing Airbus for the first time in a decade. Production of the 737 increased to 42 jets monthly, with FAA approval for 737-10 test flights.
27 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as Jan. 28 earnings loom — what to watch next

ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as Jan. 28 earnings loom — what to watch next

ServiceNow shares fell 2.9% to $132.39 in late-morning New York trading Tuesday, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday. About 4.3 million shares changed hands as the stock lagged the Nasdaq. Investors are watching for updates on subscription growth and guidance amid heightened scrutiny of U.S. interest-rate policy. The Federal Reserve concludes its meeting Wednesday, with rates expected to remain steady.
27 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps today as bitcoin and AI-infrastructure signals collide ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

IREN stock jumps today as bitcoin and AI-infrastructure signals collide ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

IREN shares rose 8.4% to $56.77 by midday Tuesday after a volatile session, with trading volume reaching 22.3 million shares. The stock’s move comes ahead of quarterly results due Feb. 5, as investors weigh IREN’s shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. Crypto miners and AI infrastructure stocks also posted gains. IREN’s 52-week range spans from $5.13 to $76.87.
27 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock price today: Shares edge up after NASA-backed hybrid-electric engine test

GE Aerospace stock price today: Shares edge up after NASA-backed hybrid-electric engine test

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.6% to $296.88 after the company completed the first ground test of a commercial hybrid-electric engine demonstrator with NASA in Ohio. The test marked the first fully integrated hybrid-electric system run, with data now under review. Engine maintenance remains GE’s main profit driver, though airlines cite rising costs and delays. RTX also reported strong engine demand and raised its 2026 sales outlook.
27 January 2026
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Strategy stock price today: MSTR slips after fresh Bitcoin buy as Fed decision nears

Strategy stock price today: MSTR slips after fresh Bitcoin buy as Fed decision nears

Strategy Inc shares slipped 0.3% to $160.17 after the company disclosed buying 2,932 bitcoin for $264.1 million, funded by selling stock and preferred shares. The firm now holds 712,647 bitcoin at an average cost of $76,037 each. Bitcoin rose 1.4% to $88,655. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with an “overweight” rating and a $213 price target.
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX set to slide as oil prices jump over $120 a barrel
    April 29, 2026, 6:07 PM EDT. The Australian share market (ASX) is expected to open lower, with futures down 0.8% to 8,627 points, following mixed results on Wall Street. The Dow Jones fell 0.6%, S&P 500 slipped 0.04%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.6%. European markets also declined, led by the FTSE down 1.2%. Oil prices surged 8.7% to over $US120 a barrel, driven by Brent crude hitting $US120.92. Commodities like iron ore rose 0.6%, while precious metals and the Australian dollar weakened. This sharp oil price increase pressures markets and is a key factor behind the ASX's anticipated drop. The market will be closely watching further economic and commodity developments throughout the trading day.

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Qualcomm Stock Jumps After Q2 Earnings Beat: Why a Weak Forecast Didn’t Stop the Rally

Qualcomm Stock Jumps After Q2 Earnings Beat: Why a Weak Forecast Didn’t Stop the Rally

30 April 2026
Qualcomm shares jumped late Wednesday after the company beat adjusted profit forecasts and said China’s smartphone slump may be ending, despite a weak third-quarter outlook. Fiscal Q2 revenue fell 3% to $10.6 billion; adjusted EPS reached $2.65, topping estimates. Handset chip sales dropped 13%, while automotive and IoT revenue climbed. Qualcomm expects Q3 revenue below Wall Street targets due to memory supply issues.
Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

29 April 2026
Microsoft reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $82.9 billion, up 18%, and net income of $31.8 billion, up 23%, beating analyst estimates. Azure revenue jumped 40%, and AI business annual run rate hit $37 billion, up 123%. Shares fell over 2% after hours as investors focused on rising capital expenditures, which climbed 49% to $31.9 billion. Free cash flow dropped to $15.8 billion from $20.3 billion a year earlier.
Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

29 April 2026
Meta Platforms shares dropped about 5% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion. First-quarter revenue rose 33% to $56.31 billion, beating estimates, while net income reached $26.77 billion, boosted by an $8.03 billion tax benefit. Meta expects second-quarter revenue of $58–$61 billion. Daily active users across its apps increased 4% to 3.56 billion.
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