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.

Intel stock price: INTC reels after outlook miss, supply crunch sets up Monday test

Intel stock price: INTC reels after outlook miss, supply crunch sets up Monday test

Intel shares fell 17% to $45.07 Friday after earnings, as investors focused on ongoing chip supply constraints despite strong AI-related demand. Fourth-quarter revenue dropped 4% to $13.7 billion, with adjusted EPS at $0.15. Management expects supply availability to bottom in Q1, with a possible improvement in Q2. The company forecast break-even profit for the first quarter, below Wall Street estimates.
24 January 2026
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CATL stock set for Monday test after mass-produced sodium-ion battery reveal

CATL stock set for Monday test after mass-produced sodium-ion battery reveal

CATL shares closed up 0.35% at 347 yuan Friday after launching the Tianxing II sodium-ion battery line for light commercial vehicles, designed for cold-weather use. The company’s share of China’s new-energy commercial-vehicle battery market fell to 49.17% in 2025 as rivals gained ground. CATL plans to ramp sodium-battery production in July. Mainland markets reopen Monday.
24 January 2026
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Nestle stock price: baby-formula death probe and water-unit sale report set up next week

Nestle stock price: baby-formula death probe and water-unit sale report set up next week

Nestlé shares fell 0.98% Friday to 72.47 francs after French officials launched probes into two infant deaths linked to recalled baby formula. French authorities said no scientific link has been established; Nestlé denies any connection. Investors are watching Nestlé’s planned water business stake sale, with first-round bids due this month. Shares dropped about 3.7% over the past week.
24 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock pulls back from a fresh high as Jan. 29 earnings loom

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock pulls back from a fresh high as Jan. 29 earnings loom

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell 2.1% to $625.98 on Friday, reversing after a 52-week high the previous day. Trading volume was above average as investors positioned ahead of next week’s earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting. The company’s 1.400% senior notes due 2026 are being delisted from the NYSE. Thermo Fisher reports fourth-quarter results before markets open on Jan. 29.
24 January 2026
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Kweichow Moutai stock price: 600519 A-shares in focus after Year-of-Horse packaging fix

Kweichow Moutai stock price: 600519 A-shares in focus after Year-of-Horse packaging fix

Kweichow Moutai shares fell 0.23% to 1,337 yuan in Shanghai Friday as investors weighed the company’s response to a packaging error on its “Year of the Horse” limited edition. Moutai resumed production after fixing a misprint and launched an exchange program for affected bottles. A block trade of 2,400 shares at 1,300 yuan drew attention, coming in 2.77% below the close. Broader Chinese markets rose.
24 January 2026
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L’Oreal stock price: Barclays turns overweight as Paris investors look to Feb 12 results

L’Oreal stock price: Barclays turns overweight as Paris investors look to Feb 12 results

Barclays upgraded L’Oreal to overweight and raised its target price to 435 euros from 325 euros. L’Oreal shares closed at 386.25 euros on Friday, down 0.26%, with the CAC 40 off 0.07%. Investors are watching for L’Oreal’s 2025 annual results, due after the close on Feb. 12. Barclays cited stronger growth expectations but warned of competition from indie beauty brands.
24 January 2026
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American Express stock price falls into weekend — what investors watch before AXP earnings

American Express stock price falls into weekend — what investors watch before AXP earnings

American Express shares fell 1.7% to $361.69 Friday as investors reacted to renewed debate over a proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The stock dragged the Dow lower alongside other financials. American Express reports earnings Jan. 30, with Wall Street expecting $3.53 per share. Bank of America is reportedly considering new cards at the proposed cap rate.
24 January 2026
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China Construction Bank Class A stock in focus after REITs filing; what to watch next week

China Construction Bank Class A stock in focus after REITs filing; what to watch next week

China Construction Bank’s Shanghai-listed A shares closed down 0.46% at 8.65 yuan Friday after the bank ended a review of its public rental-housing REIT application. The lender said the move would not affect operations. The decision comes as the People’s Bank of China injected 700 billion yuan in liquidity through a medium-term lending facility. Other major state banks also fell despite a rise in the Shanghai Composite.
24 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what investors watch next week

Applied Materials stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what investors watch next week

Applied Materials closed up 1.13% at $322.38 after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $390. The S&P 500 finished nearly flat and the Dow fell 0.58%. Investors await earnings from ASML, Lam Research, and KLA next week, as well as the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Applied reports results Feb. 12.
24 January 2026
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Hermes stock price holds near €2,130 — what to watch next for HRMS.PA after a quiet close

Hermes stock price holds near €2,130 — what to watch next for HRMS.PA after a quiet close

Hermes shares closed down 0.05% at 2,130 euros in Paris Friday, tracking a muted CAC 40, with 56,000 shares traded. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1%, ending a five-week rally as traders watched fallout from Greenland trade tensions. LVMH reports results Jan. 27, followed by the U.S. Fed meeting, both seen as key for luxury stocks. Hermes reports annual results Feb. 12.
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Stock Market Today

  • Investors Favor Google's AI Spending Over Meta Despite Both Raising Capex Guidance
    April 29, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT. Alphabet and Meta both reported strong first-quarter earnings, raising capital expenditure (capex) forecasts to fuel AI infrastructure. Alphabet's shares jumped 7% post-earnings, while Meta's dropped 7%, reflecting investor trust in Google's AI strategy. Alphabet's cloud division grew 63%, bolstering revenue by 20%, with a capex guidance raised to $180-$190 billion through 2026. Meta increased its capex forecast to $125-$145 billion, citing component costs and data center investments. Wall Street favors Alphabet's cloud-driven AI growth, contrasting with skepticism over Meta's AI investments tied primarily to advertising. Alphabet's stock is up 118% over the past year compared to Meta's 21%, underscoring the market's preference for sustainable AI revenue models.

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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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