Today: 9 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Home Depot stock price in focus as investors seek answers on surveillance data ahead of Fed meeting

Home Depot stock price in focus as investors seek answers on surveillance data ahead of Fed meeting

Home Depot closed at $380.17, up 0.27%, as shareholders pressed the company to assess privacy and civil rights risks tied to license-plate reader cameras linked to immigration enforcement. Zevin Asset Management and 17 co-filers submitted a proposal demanding scrutiny of surveillance data practices. A spokesperson said Home Depot cannot legally interfere with federal agencies. Rival Lowe’s ended at $277.55, up 0.2%.
Agricultural Bank of China A-shares slide again — 601288 investors eye Monday’s margin-rule reset

Agricultural Bank of China A-shares slide again — 601288 investors eye Monday’s margin-rule reset

Agricultural Bank of China’s Shanghai A shares fell 1.6% to 7.21 yuan Friday, capping a 5% slide over three sessions as trading volume reached 372 million shares. Mainland exchanges will raise margin requirements to 100% on Monday, while the central bank cuts rates on targeted lending tools. Other major banks and the CSI 300 index also declined. Outstanding yuan loans hit 271.91 trillion yuan at year-end, up 6.4% from 2024.
Bank of America stock price: BAC heads into a long weekend with rates and earnings still driving trade

Bank of America stock price: BAC heads into a long weekend with rates and earnings still driving trade

Bank of America shares rose 0.7% to $52.97 Friday, with about 52 million shares traded. The bank reported Q4 net income of $7.6 billion on $28.4 billion in revenue and reaffirmed its 2026 net interest income growth forecast. The NYSE will pause Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.24%.
Netflix stock price holds near $88 as Sony film deal and Warner bid set up Tuesday earnings

Netflix stock price holds near $88 as Sony film deal and Warner bid set up Tuesday earnings

Netflix closed at $88.00 Friday, slipping 0.06%, then rose 0.5% after hours ahead of its Q4 results Tuesday. The company’s $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery faces competition from Paramount Skydance and awaits regulatory approval. Analysts expect $11.97 billion in quarterly revenue and about 10 million new subscribers. Director Bradford L. Smith sold shares at $88–$90 this week, retaining nearly 80,000.
Alibaba stock price slips 3% into weekend as Qwen AI rollout meets China data week

Alibaba stock price slips 3% into weekend as Qwen AI rollout meets China data week

Alibaba shares fell 3.2% to $165.40 Friday, ending a short rally before the U.S. market holiday. The company upgraded its Qwen AI app this week, adding food delivery and travel booking features now in public testing across China. China’s GDP and activity data will be released Monday, with markets watching for signs of slowing growth.
Costco stock price closes near $964 as COST dividend dates and Fed meeting come into focus

Costco stock price closes near $964 as COST dividend dates and Fed meeting come into focus

Costco shares closed Friday up 0.7% at $963.61 after the company declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13 to shareholders on record Jan. 30. U.S. stock markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reopen Tuesday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.06% Friday, while the Dow fell 0.17%. Fed officials signaled no imminent policy shift ahead of the Jan. 27-28 meeting.
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  • Wolters Kluwer Shares Slide 52.8% Over Past Year, DCF Model Suggests Undervaluation
    April 9, 2026, 7:57 AM EDT. Wolters Kluwer's stock has plunged 52.8% year to date, triggering investor concerns about valuation and risk. Despite this steep decline, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis projects an intrinsic value of €167.98 per share, over 60% above the current price of €64.60. The DCF model, which estimates future cash flows discounted to present value, indicates the shares might be significantly undervalued. Analysts forecast free cash flow increasing from €1.34 billion to approximately €1.72 billion by 2030. This discrepancy between market price and model value raises questions about whether investors are overly pessimistic. Wolters Kluwer scored 5 out of 6 on Simply Wall St's valuation check, reinforcing its profile as a potential investment. Investors should weigh these valuations against the backdrop of the company's recent stock weakness and evolving fundamentals.

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NVIDIA’s Rubin AI Chip Ramp Hits Fresh Snag as HBM4 Memory Crunch Clouds 2026

NVIDIA’s Rubin AI Chip Ramp Hits Fresh Snag as HBM4 Memory Crunch Clouds 2026

9 April 2026
TrendForce said April 8 that Nvidia’s Rubin AI chip shipments may be delayed by HBM4 memory qualification and cooling demands, shifting over 70% of 2026 high-end GPU volume to the current Blackwell line. Rubin’s projected share dropped to 22%. Samsung began shipping HBM4 to Nvidia in February, but SK Hynix and Micron face qualification delays. Broadcom signed a long-term deal to develop Google’s TPUs through 2031.
Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

9 April 2026
U.S. stocks rebounded sharply Wednesday, with the Dow up over 1,300 points and chipmakers jumping 6.3% as investors responded to a tentative Middle East ceasefire. Jim Cramer pointed to gains in Sherwin-Williams, Caterpillar, Home Depot, and Goldman Sachs as signals of what institutions may favor if markets stabilize. Futures slipped Thursday as oil rose on renewed ceasefire doubts and investors awaited PCE inflation data.
India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

9 April 2026
Indian stocks fell sharply Thursday afternoon, with the Sensex down 1.51% and the Nifty 50 off 1.12% as oil prices rebounded and U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns resurfaced. Financials and IT shares led declines, with HDFC Bank, SBI, and ICICI Bank losing up to 2.27%. The World Bank warned the West Asia crisis threatens India’s growth and inflation outlook. India imports about 90% of its oil.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

9 April 2026
The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,973.20 on Thursday, a five-week high, led by gains in banks while tech shares slumped. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 9.5% after reporting higher earnings and job cuts. Energy stocks rose as oil rebounded, but trading volumes stayed below average. Investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and uncertain oil supply routes.
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