Today: 10 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped about 7% Thursday, peaking at $104.74 before closing lower amid heavy volatility. The move followed news of BlueBird 7’s arrival in Florida for launch prep and a shareholder law firm’s probe into an earlier delay. No company statements explained the spike. Rival satellite stocks fell on the day.
Oklo stock slides after insider sales disclosures as traders reassess Meta nuclear deal

Oklo stock slides after insider sales disclosures as traders reassess Meta nuclear deal

Oklo shares fell 3.8% to $92.28 Thursday after filings showed CEO Jacob DeWitte and COO Caroline Cochran sold about 45,800 shares each under prearranged Rule 10b5-1 plans. The insider sales followed Oklo’s recent deal with Meta to develop a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. Trading volume reached 8.7 million shares. Oklo lagged sector peers as investors watched for updates on licensing and funding.
Freeport-McMoRan stock near $60 as copper AI demand and Indonesia risks collide ahead of earnings

Freeport-McMoRan stock near $60 as copper AI demand and Indonesia risks collide ahead of earnings

Freeport-McMoRan shares held at $60.34 Thursday, near a 52-week high, as copper prices topped $13,000 a ton after Rio Tinto struck a supply deal with Amazon. Indonesian military rescued 18 Freeport workers after armed rebels surrounded them at the Grasberg mine. Options traders expect a 6.6% swing around next week’s earnings report. Raymond James raised its target price to $66.
IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM shares fell 2.7% to $300.56 in afternoon trading Thursday after a volatile session. The company launched “Sovereign Core,” new software aimed at enterprises and governments needing local control over cloud and AI workloads. A tech preview begins in February, with general release planned for mid-2026. Investors await IBM’s quarterly results on January 28 for further guidance.
Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock is slipping today as quantum IPO plans grab attention

Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock is slipping today as quantum IPO plans grab attention

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 0.5% to $29.99 Thursday afternoon, reversing gains from the previous session. Honeywell said Quantinuum plans to file a confidential S-1 for a potential IPO. D-Wave’s $550 million Quantum Circuits acquisition is expected to close by late January. Trading volume for D-Wave reached about 32 million shares.
Coca-Cola stock dips today as Coke taps first chief digital officer ahead of earnings

Coca-Cola stock dips today as Coke taps first chief digital officer ahead of earnings

Coca-Cola shares fell about 1% Thursday after the company announced a leadership overhaul, including its first Chief Digital Officer and shifting commercial duties away from the CFO. The changes take effect March 31, as Henrique Braun prepares to succeed James Quincey as CEO. Investors await the Feb. 10 earnings report and Feb. 17 CAGNY presentation for more details on strategy. PepsiCo shares rose 0.6%.
Circle stock (CRCL) slides as Senate stalls crypto bill, putting stablecoin rewards back in focus

Circle stock (CRCL) slides as Senate stalls crypto bill, putting stablecoin rewards back in focus

Circle shares fell 4.5% to $80.97 Thursday after a U.S. Senate panel delayed action on a crypto market-structure bill opposed by Coinbase. CEO Brian Armstrong warned the draft could end stablecoin rewards for customers. Crypto stocks broadly declined, with Coinbase down 3.2%. Investors are watching for signals ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting.
Marvell (MRVL) stock rises as RBC starts coverage, cites AWS Trainium and data-center demand

Marvell (MRVL) stock rises as RBC starts coverage, cites AWS Trainium and data-center demand

Marvell shares rose about 1% to $82.04 after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $105 price target. The move followed TSMC’s strong earnings, which lifted chip stocks broadly. RBC cited firm orders from Amazon Web Services’ Trainium3 program and highlighted Marvell’s advances in photonics. Investors remain focused on sustained AI chip demand and Marvell’s upcoming earnings report.
PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge

PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge

PepsiCo shares rose 0.6% to $146.80 in Thursday afternoon trading, building on Wednesday’s 1.7% gain. UBS cut its price target to $170 but kept a Buy rating, citing a tougher environment for staples. Investors are watching for early February earnings amid rising food inflation and concerns over pricing power. Siemens reported PepsiCo increased Gatorade plant throughput 20% using AI-powered digital twins.
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  • White House Warns Staff Against Using Nonpublic Information for Prediction Market Bets
    April 9, 2026, 9:24 PM EDT. The White House Management Office emailed staff on March 24, warning against using nonpublic government information to place bets on online prediction markets like Kalshi or Polymarket. Such actions are a criminal offense and violate government ethics regulations designed to prevent insider trading and misuse of confidential data. The email stresses that improper financial gain by government employees will not be tolerated and directs staff to the White House Counsel for guidance. The move follows concerns over a spike in oil futures trading minutes before President Trump's March 23 announcement about postponing strikes on Iran's power plants, raising suspicions of potential insider trading. White House spokespeople dismissed allegations against officials, emphasizing a commitment to ethics and the public interest.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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