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.

Goldman Sachs stock rises as Fed week begins and leadership moves hit the tape

Goldman Sachs stock rises as Fed week begins and leadership moves hit the tape

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.9% to $927.04 in early Monday trading, mirroring gains across major U.S. banks. The move follows a leadership shake-up, with seven new partners joining the management committee and new global co-heads for wealth management. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and a looming U.S. government funding deadline. Wall Street indexes also advanced ahead of key tech earnings.
26 January 2026
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Alphabet Class C (GOOG) stock price today: What’s moving Google shares ahead of the Fed and earnings

Alphabet Class C (GOOG) stock price today: What’s moving Google shares ahead of the Fed and earnings

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) rose 0.9% to $331.28 in early New York trading Monday, tracking broader U.S. market gains. New legal challenges emerged as Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle claims over Google Assistant recordings, and YouTube faces court scrutiny in Los Angeles over youth mental health allegations. Investors await the Fed’s rate decision and Alphabet’s earnings on Feb. 4.
26 January 2026
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Oracle stock price jumps 3% as ORCL outpaces tech in morning trade

Oracle stock price jumps 3% as ORCL outpaces tech in morning trade

Oracle shares rose 3.3% to $182.98 Monday, outpacing tech peers after announcing Voisin Consulting Life Sciences as a new Argus software client. The move follows a December drop tied to weak forecasts and higher capital spending. Investors are watching the Fed’s rate decision on Jan. 28 and Oracle’s earnings in March. Microsoft and Amazon also gained.
26 January 2026
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Dow Jones rises today as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings set the tone for Wall Street

Dow Jones rises today as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings set the tone for Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 185.35 points, or 0.38%, to 49,284.06 by 10:32 a.m. EST, led by gains in Apple and Cisco. UnitedHealth and Boeing slipped, limiting the advance. Gold surged past $5,100 an ounce, setting a new record. Investors await the Federal Reserve meeting starting Tuesday and a U.S. funding deadline on Jan. 30.
26 January 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion rips past $5,100 record as tariff jitters hit the dollar, miners jump

Gold price today: Bullion rips past $5,100 record as tariff jitters hit the dollar, miners jump

Spot gold jumped above $5,100 an ounce Monday, setting a new record as investors moved into safe havens ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Shares of Newmont and Barrick Mining rose over 2% on expectations of higher margins. The dollar weakened, making gold more attractive to foreign buyers. Traders watched for signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming press conference.
26 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips despite fresh upgrade as Warner deal clock ticks

Netflix stock slips despite fresh upgrade as Warner deal clock ticks

Netflix shares fell 0.4% to $85.77 in early Monday trading despite an upgrade to “Accumulate” from Phillip Securities, which raised its target price to $100. Investors are watching the Warner Bros. shareholder vote, with a rival Paramount bid deadline set for Feb. 20. Netflix and Warner recently shifted their deal to an all-cash offer at $27.75 per Warner share. Media stocks traded mixed, with Warner Bros. and Paramount both down.
26 January 2026
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Amazon stock price slips as AWS lands Nationwide deal and earnings loom

Amazon stock price slips as AWS lands Nationwide deal and earnings loom

Amazon shares slipped 0.2% to $238.78 Monday, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. AWS announced a new cloud services deal with UK lender Nationwide Building Society. Investors are awaiting Amazon’s earnings report and guidance on February 5. Phillip Securities downgraded the stock to “accumulate” but raised its price target to $290.
26 January 2026
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Broadcom stock climbs nearly 2% as new short-dated options kick in and Fed week looms

Broadcom stock climbs nearly 2% as new short-dated options kick in and Fed week looms

Broadcom shares rose nearly 2% to $326.36 in early trading Monday, outpacing a flat semiconductor ETF. Nasdaq options exchanges began listing Broadcom contracts with Monday and Wednesday expirations, expanding short-term trading. Investors are watching the Fed’s Jan. 28 rate decision and Broadcom’s March 4 earnings. Options activity increased as traders positioned for a volatile week.
26 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dips early as MSFT investors brace for Azure test and Fed week

Microsoft stock dips early as MSFT investors brace for Azure test and Fed week

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $462.94 in early Monday trading, ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report due Wednesday. Investors are focused on Azure’s growth and rising AI data center costs, as CFO Amy Hood warned of ongoing capacity constraints. Microsoft also issued a rare emergency Windows update last week after reports of app freezes. Broader markets opened flat, with the Dow and S&P 500 slightly higher.
26 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price rises as NVDA puts $2 billion into CoreWeave, widening AI data-center ties

Nvidia stock price rises as NVDA puts $2 billion into CoreWeave, widening AI data-center ties

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% to $187.67 after the company announced a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake. CoreWeave shares jumped almost 10% premarket. The deal expands their partnership on AI data centers. Traders are watching Nvidia’s supply chain and upcoming earnings for signs of sustained demand.
26 January 2026
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Tesla stock falls as TSLA investors brace for earnings and Musk’s self-driving test

Tesla stock falls as TSLA investors brace for earnings and Musk’s self-driving test

Tesla shares fell 1.8% to $440.79 early Monday as investors positioned ahead of Wednesday’s earnings report. Analysts expect a 3.6% drop in Q4 sales and a 40% fall in adjusted profit. Wall Street is focused on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving and robotaxi strategies. The Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Wednesday may add volatility to U.S. stocks.
26 January 2026
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Intel stock price slides again: INTC extends selloff as supply worries linger

Intel stock price slides again: INTC extends selloff as supply worries linger

Intel shares fell 3.7% to $43.40 at Monday’s open, extending a selloff that has erased about 20% since last week. The drop follows warnings of server CPU shortages amid surging AI data-center demand. Intel projects Q1 revenue of $11.7–$12.7 billion and expects supply to bottom out before improving in Q2. CITIC Securities upgraded the stock, raising its target price to $60.30.
26 January 2026
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Micron stock price near $400 as Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 move puts MU back in focus

Micron stock price near $400 as Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 move puts MU back in focus

Micron shares rose 0.5% to $399.65 early Monday after reports that Samsung will start producing HBM4 chips for Nvidia next month. Samsung’s stock gained 2.2% while SK Hynix fell 2.9%. Investors are watching Thursday’s earnings from Samsung and SK Hynix for details on HBM4 order volumes. Micron’s HBM supply for 2026 is reportedly already fully booked.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Asia-Pacific Markets Expected to Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices and Fed Rate Decision
    April 29, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific markets are set for a weaker open following losses on Wall Street and a surge in oil prices. Oil prices jumped around 6-7% after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions tied to Tehran's nuclear program. Brent crude settled at $118.03 per barrel, while WTI hit $106.88. Japanese, Hong Kong, and Australian futures all point to declines as investors weigh geopolitical risks alongside the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady. The U.S. Dow Jones fell 0.57%, marking a fifth consecutive losing session, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed marginal movements. The evolving Iran situation and Fed stance remain key market drivers.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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