Today: 5 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.

Bitcoin price stuck under $90,000 as ETF withdrawals mount and Wall Street arbitrage fades

Bitcoin price stuck under $90,000 as ETF withdrawals mount and Wall Street arbitrage fades

Bitcoin edged up 0.3% to $89,537 after a volatile session, as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw continued outflows Thursday. One-month annualized yields on the cash-and-carry trade dropped to around 5%, down sharply from last year. Coinbase shares fell 2.8% in late trading, while Strategy shares rose 1.3%. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting for signals on rates.
24 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Intel’s warning knocks the Dow as traders line up Fed week and Big Tech earnings

Dow Jones today: Intel’s warning knocks the Dow as traders line up Fed week and Big Tech earnings

The Dow fell 288.51 points, or 0.58%, to 49,095.50 Friday after Intel’s weak outlook pressured the index. The S&P 500 edged up 0.03%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.27%. Investors shifted to safe havens as tariff news and earnings jitters fueled volatility. Next week brings a Fed rate decision and key tech earnings.
23 January 2026
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Intel stock price plunges 17% after weak outlook, putting the chip turnaround back on trial

Intel stock price plunges 17% after weak outlook, putting the chip turnaround back on trial

Intel shares plunged 17% to $45.07 in after-hours trading Friday after the company warned of supply constraints for server chips and issued a weaker-than-expected first-quarter outlook. The stock touched $44.45 at its low, with nearly 291 million shares traded. Intel forecast Q1 revenue of $11.7–$12.7 billion and adjusted EPS of zero. Investors now await the Fed’s Jan. 28 decision and next week’s tech earnings.
23 January 2026
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Apple stock slips after hours as China discounts and India antitrust fight sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Apple stock slips after hours as China discounts and India antitrust fight sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Apple shares slipped 0.15% to $248.04 in after-hours trading Friday as investors weighed China iPhone discounts and regulatory risks in India. Apple has asked an Indian court to block access to its global financials in an antitrust probe, warning of possible fines up to $38 billion. The company will report quarterly earnings Jan. 29. The Dow closed down 0.58%, with the S&P 500 flat and Nasdaq up 0.27%.
23 January 2026
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Broadcom stock slips (AVGO) after Intel’s forecast shakes chip mood; Fed and Big Tech earnings ahead

Broadcom stock slips (AVGO) after Intel’s forecast shakes chip mood; Fed and Big Tech earnings ahead

Broadcom shares fell 1.7% to $320.05 in after-hours trading Friday, tracking declines in chip stocks after Intel’s weak outlook. The U.S. government announced a new procurement deal offering federal agencies discounts of up to 64% on Broadcom’s VMware software through May 2027. Investors are watching for further moves as tech earnings and macroeconomic data approach next week.
23 January 2026
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AMD stock price climbs after Intel flags AI server chip strain — what investors watch next

AMD stock price climbs after Intel flags AI server chip strain — what investors watch next

AMD shares rose 2.3% to $259.65 in after-hours trading Friday following Intel’s warning of server chip shortages for AI data centers. Intel projected quarterly revenue below forecasts, citing unexpected demand. The Nasdaq stock saw heavy volume, with traders watching for AMD’s earnings on Feb. 3 and the Fed decision next week. Nvidia gained after reports of new Chinese orders for its AI chips.
23 January 2026
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Meta stock ticks up after teen AI character pause as earnings week nears

Meta stock ticks up after teen AI character pause as earnings week nears

Meta shares rose 1.7% to $658.65 in after-hours trading after announcing it will suspend teens’ access to its AI characters worldwide in coming weeks. Meta plans to release quarterly results Jan. 28. Britain’s Ofcom opened an investigation into Meta over WhatsApp information. A Brazilian court suspended a ban on Meta restricting third-party AI tools on WhatsApp Business.
23 January 2026
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Intel stock sinks 17% as weak forecast reignites worries over AI chip supply crunch

Intel stock sinks 17% as weak forecast reignites worries over AI chip supply crunch

Intel shares fell 17% Friday to $45.11 after a weak outlook and ongoing supply chain problems. The selloff wiped out January gains and put over $35 billion in market value at risk. Intel reported Q4 revenue of $13.7 billion and forecast Q1 sales of $11.7–$12.7 billion with a projected EPS of $(0.21). CEO Lip-Bu Tan cited unmet demand; CFO David Zinsner expects supply to hit a low in Q1.
23 January 2026
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Micron stock closes higher near $400 as HSBC lifts target to $500 on memory-price crunch

Micron stock closes higher near $400 as HSBC lifts target to $500 on memory-price crunch

Micron shares closed up 0.5% at $399.58 after swinging between $390.80 and $411.90. HSBC raised its price target to $500, citing stronger DRAM pricing and demand. Rising memory costs are pressuring PC and phone makers, with IDC forecasting a 4.9% drop in PC shipments and a 2% fall in smartphones for 2026. Micron shareholders approved a charter amendment limiting some officer liability.
23 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price jumps nearly 4% — what Wall Street is watching before next week’s earnings

Microsoft stock price jumps nearly 4% — what Wall Street is watching before next week’s earnings

Microsoft shares rose 3.8% to $468.31 Friday, lifting its market value to about $3.85 trillion as the broader market stayed flat. The move came despite a lingering Microsoft 365 outage, which the company said was resolved after reports peaked at over 15,000. Investors are watching next week’s tech earnings and the Federal Reserve decision for further direction.
23 January 2026
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Nvidia stock gains on China H200 chip order report — what moves NVDA next

Nvidia stock gains on China H200 chip order report — what moves NVDA next

Nvidia shares closed up 1.5% at $187.53 after reports that Chinese regulators told Alibaba and others to prepare orders for H200 AI chips. U.S. officials have approved H200 exports to China with strict conditions, while Beijing has signaled “in-principle” approval for major tech firms. Uncertainty remains after Chinese customs blocked earlier H200 shipments. Nvidia reports earnings Feb. 25.
23 January 2026
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Tesla stock slips after Autopilot is dropped in U.S., Canada as robotaxi push meets earnings week

Tesla stock slips after Autopilot is dropped in U.S., Canada as robotaxi push meets earnings week

Tesla shares slipped 0.1% to $448.96 late Friday after the company dropped its standard Autopilot package for new U.S. and Canadian buyers. Starting Feb. 14, only a $99-per-month Full Self-Driving (Supervised) subscription will be offered. New vehicles now include just traffic-aware cruise control. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings and updates on software adoption and robotaxi progress.
23 January 2026
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IBM stock slides in afternoon trade as investors brace for earnings and fresh security news

IBM stock slides in afternoon trade as investors brace for earnings and fresh security news

IBM shares fell 1.1% to $291.51 Friday, underperforming other tech giants as traders braced for next week’s earnings and 2026 guidance. IBM Consulting announced a new “quantum-safe” security partnership, while analysts highlighted renewed software growth and the pending $11 billion Confluent deal. The company reports Q4 results on Jan. 28.
23 January 2026
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Boston Scientific stock (BSX) climbs as heart-rhythm rivalry and deal risk stay in play

Boston Scientific stock (BSX) climbs as heart-rhythm rivalry and deal risk stay in play

Boston Scientific shares rose about 1% to $92.20 Friday, outperforming a weaker healthcare sector as investors focused on pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation. The company’s $14.5 billion deal to buy Penumbra and its upcoming Feb. 4 earnings report are drawing scrutiny. Johnson & Johnson posted $24.6 billion in quarterly sales and gave 2026 guidance, while Medtronic and Abbott shares fell.
23 January 2026
SLB stock price swings after earnings beat, dividend hike and Venezuela signals

SLB stock price swings after earnings beat, dividend hike and Venezuela signals

SLB reported Q4 adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share, beating forecasts, and raised its dividend by 3.5% to $0.295. Shares rose 0.3% to $49.47 after early gains faded. The company set 2026 revenue guidance up to $37.7 billion and plans to return over $4 billion to shareholders. CEO Olivier Le Peuch cited rising customer interest in Venezuela but said expansion depends on licenses and payment terms.
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Rocket Lab Stands Out Amid SpaceX IPO Buzz with Strong 2025 Results
    April 4, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT. Amid a soaring SpaceX IPO valuation of $1.75 trillion, investors have lifted space sector stocks broadly. Yet, Rocket Lab (RKLB) remains the sole publicly traded firm with full vertical integration across launch, spacecraft, and communications hardware. The company reported $602 million revenue in 2025, up 38%, with record 38% GAAP gross margins and a $1.85 billion backlog. Electron, its small-lift rocket, generated nearly $199 million in launch revenue. Rocket Lab won regulatory approval to acquire Mynaric, boosting its laser communications capabilities, and secured over $1 billion in defense contracts. Its strong execution and multi-layered value capture contrast with many peers reliant on future promises, positioning Rocket Lab as a unique space stock play.
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