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.

Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 411 points, or 0.8%, Friday afternoon, weighed down by losses in Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar, and Intel. Intel shares slumped after the company projected weaker-than-expected Q1 revenue and earnings, citing trouble meeting AI server chip demand. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted small gains, lifted by tech stocks. Silver topped $100 an ounce as investors sought safe havens.
23 January 2026
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Robinhood stock rises as Retail Kings ETF adds HOOD and MIAXdx deal hangs over the tape

Robinhood stock rises as Retail Kings ETF adds HOOD and MIAXdx deal hangs over the tape

Robinhood shares rose 2.6% to $109.01 by early afternoon Friday, trading between $105.52 and $110.43. A Robinhood-Susquehanna joint venture acquired 90% of MIAXdx, a regulated derivatives exchange. The new “Retail Kings” ETF launched with Robinhood among its initial holdings. Trading volume for Robinhood reached about 11.5 million shares.
23 January 2026
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Uber stock dips on NYC tipping-law setback as delivery, safety risks stay in focus

Uber stock dips on NYC tipping-law setback as delivery, safety risks stay in focus

A federal judge dismissed Uber and DoorDash’s attempt to block New York City’s tipping rules for food-delivery apps Friday, sending Uber shares down 0.1% to $82.45. The ruling upholds a mandatory tip option at checkout. Uber Eats also secured exclusive delivery rights for Guzman y Gomez in Australia. New York’s state comptroller pressed Uber for a report on sexual harassment and assault incidents on its platform.
23 January 2026
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Bank of America Corporation (BAC) stock slides toward $51 as bank shares retreat — what investors are watching next

Bank of America Corporation (BAC) stock slides toward $51 as bank shares retreat — what investors are watching next

Bank of America shares fell 1.8% to $51.49 Friday afternoon amid a broad selloff in U.S. bank stocks. The drop followed reports that BofA and Citigroup are considering 10% interest credit cards to align with President Trump’s proposed national rate cap. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at its January 27-28 meeting. Bank of America is also in talks for a lead role in a possible SpaceX IPO, sources told Reuters.
23 January 2026
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Intuitive Surgical stock price dips as 2026 da Vinci outlook cools after Q4 beat (ISRG)

Intuitive Surgical stock price dips as 2026 da Vinci outlook cools after Q4 beat (ISRG)

Intuitive Surgical shares fell 0.2% to $524.65 after the company forecast slower da Vinci procedure growth of 13–15% for 2026, down from 18% in 2025. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 19% to $2.87 billion, with adjusted profit topping estimates. Management cited tariff risks and rising competition as headwinds. The company installed 532 da Vinci systems in Q4, bringing its total to 11,106.
23 January 2026
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Why Wells Fargo stock is down today: WFC slips after $100 million mortgage-aid settlement notice

Why Wells Fargo stock is down today: WFC slips after $100 million mortgage-aid settlement notice

Wells Fargo shares fell 1.7% to $86.50 by midday Friday, tracking a broader decline in U.S. bank stocks. A court notice disclosed a proposed $100 million mortgage-assistance program and a $10 million insurer payment as part of a shareholder settlement, with a final hearing set for May 2026. Investors remain cautious ahead of a possible U.S. credit-card rate cap and next week’s Federal Reserve decision.
23 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slides as investors square up ahead of Jan. 29 results

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slides as investors square up ahead of Jan. 29 results

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell nearly 2% by midday Friday, reversing earlier gains after touching a record high near $640. The drop outpaced the broader market, with peers Danaher, Agilent, and Illumina also declining. Investors are awaiting Thermo Fisher’s fourth-quarter results, set for release before the market opens on Jan. 29. The S&P 500 was steady while the health-care sector slipped.
23 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock slips today as Brazil logistics fee hike and earnings calendar grab attention

MercadoLibre stock slips today as Brazil logistics fee hike and earnings calendar grab attention

MercadoLibre shares fell about 1% to $2,131.19 by midday Friday, underperforming the broader market after new details on a planned Brazil logistics fee hike. Itau BBA estimates the March adjustment could lift Brazil’s take rate by 80 basis points and add $280 million in annual net revenue. Investors await remarks at the Jan. 27 UBS conference and the company’s Feb. 24 earnings report.
23 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price slips after Power unit CEO exit; earnings next week in focus

GE Vernova stock price slips after Power unit CEO exit; earnings next week in focus

GE Vernova shares fell 0.1% to $660.79 by midday Friday after hitting a session low of $649.65, extending losses from earlier in the week. Mavi Zingoni stepped down as Power segment CEO on Jan. 21, with Eric Gray taking over. Investors await the company’s Jan. 28 earnings report for updates on order flow and margins. The stock closed Wednesday at $667.89, about 8.6% below its December high.
23 January 2026
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Costco stock nears $1,000 as SEC filing spotlights $1.30 dividend and consumer mood improves

Costco stock nears $1,000 as SEC filing spotlights $1.30 dividend and consumer mood improves

Costco shares rose 0.6% to $982.29 in midday trading Friday after confirming a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13 to holders as of Jan. 30. Shareholders re-elected the board and approved executive pay, but rejected a proposal for a greenwashing risk audit. Officer Teresa A. Jones filed to sell up to 850 shares. Wall Street was mixed, with the Dow down 0.48% and the Nasdaq up 0.48%.
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Penny Stocks Over A$10M Market Cap Showing Potential Despite Market Slump
    April 29, 2026, 10:49 PM EDT. The Australian share market faces a 0.7% decline, hitting approximately 8,600 points over seven days. Investors eye penny stocks-smaller companies with market caps above A$10 million-for growth potential. Connected Minerals Limited (ASX:CML), with a A$19.82 million market cap, operates in Namibia and WA, remains debt-free and liquid despite rising losses. HMC Capital Limited (ASX:HMC), valued at A$1.02 billion, manages real estate funds and digital assets, reduces losses 48.1% annually, and maintains strong liquidity with a 56.7x EBIT interest coverage ratio. Both stocks represent firms with financial resilience and long-term value in challenging markets.

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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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