Today: 10 April 2026
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Khadija Saeed

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

Nvidia stock stays flat after China tightens H200 chip approvals; Eli Lilly $1B AI lab grabs attention

Nvidia stock stays flat after China tightens H200 chip approvals; Eli Lilly $1B AI lab grabs attention

Nvidia shares slipped 0.04% to $184.87 after hours Tuesday following reports China is restricting approvals for H200 AI chip purchases. Nvidia denied requiring upfront payment from Chinese buyers. The company also announced a $1 billion healthcare AI lab with Eli Lilly and new partnerships, but traders remain focused on China’s impact on chip demand.
13 January 2026
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Apple stock slips after-hours as Creator Studio launch and Google Gemini tie-up reset the AI pitch

Apple stock slips after-hours as Creator Studio launch and Google Gemini tie-up reset the AI pitch

Apple shares slipped 0.25% to $259.61 after hours Tuesday following the announcement of “Apple Creator Studio,” a $12.99/month creative software bundle launching Jan. 28. The rollout comes as investors weigh Apple’s new AI partnership with Google’s Gemini and await the company’s earnings report on Jan. 29.
13 January 2026
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Tesla stock slips after SEC filing on top exec pay; Wall Street parses inflation

Tesla stock slips after SEC filing on top exec pay; Wall Street parses inflation

Tesla shares fell 0.4% to $447.31 Tuesday after a filing showed senior executive Tom Zhu received a large options grant priced at $435.80. Wolfe Research flagged rising costs and demand risks, projecting 2026 EPS below consensus. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on margins and software progress. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also slipped 0.4% after the latest U.S. inflation data.
13 January 2026
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IBM stock drops 3% even after BofA lifts target — what to watch before earnings

IBM stock drops 3% even after BofA lifts target — what to watch before earnings

IBM shares fell about 3% Tuesday, underperforming a weaker U.S. market after Bank of America raised its price target but warned of a tougher 2026 setup. BofA expects $400 million in restructuring costs to weigh on fourth-quarter margins. Investors await IBM’s January 28 earnings for signals on software growth and cash flow. IBM’s $11 billion Confluent deal remains pending.
13 January 2026
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Oklo stock slides in late trade as Meta nuclear deal meets insider selling and long timelines

Oklo stock slides in late trade as Meta nuclear deal meets insider selling and long timelines

Oklo shares fell 3.3% to $99.10 in late trading Tuesday after hitting an intraday high of $107.55. The drop followed news of CEO Jacob DeWitte’s insider share sales and updates on Meta-backed nuclear projects in Ohio. Oklo’s agreement with Meta targets a 1.2 GW power campus, with pre-construction work set for 2026. Broader nuclear stocks were mostly flat.
13 January 2026
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Verizon stock slides after FCC loosens phone-unlocking rule as fraud fight takes center stage

Verizon stock slides after FCC loosens phone-unlocking rule as fraud fight takes center stage

Verizon shares fell 2.5% to $38.86 Tuesday after U.S. regulators scrapped a rule requiring the carrier to unlock phones 60 days after activation. The FCC’s order, effective immediately, follows Verizon’s claim that the rule fueled fraud involving nearly 785,000 devices last year. AT&T and T-Mobile also declined. Verizon separately disclosed changes to a $30 million executive stock award.
13 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock slips late in session as CPI hits tape and Jan. 27 earnings loom

Texas Instruments stock slips late in session as CPI hits tape and Jan. 27 earnings loom

Texas Instruments shares fell 0.5% to $188.12 Tuesday, lagging the broader chip sector as investors weighed new U.S. inflation data and awaited the company’s Jan. 27 earnings report. The iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 0.9%, while rivals Analog Devices and ON Semiconductor posted gains. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in December, with core inflation up 2.6% year-over-year.
13 January 2026
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Verizon stock drops as FCC loosens phone unlocking rule and traders look to earnings next

Verizon stock drops as FCC loosens phone unlocking rule and traders look to earnings next

The FCC granted Verizon a waiver from its 60-day phone unlocking rule, allowing the carrier to follow broader industry standards. Verizon shares fell 2.4% to $38.89 Tuesday, underperforming peers after the decision. The company reported losing 784,703 devices to fraud in 2023. Verizon also amended a $30 million performance stock award for CEO Daniel H. Schulman.
13 January 2026
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Pfizer stock slips as CEO likens obesity drugs to Viagra; Metsera trials and Feb. 3 earnings in focus

Pfizer stock slips as CEO likens obesity drugs to Viagra; Metsera trials and Feb. 3 earnings in focus

Pfizer shares fell 0.6% to $25.12 in Tuesday afternoon trading after CEO Albert Bourla discussed plans to accelerate obesity drug trials at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Bourla said Pfizer aims to launch 10 Phase 3 trials for its Metsera portfolio by 2026 but does not expect revenue growth before 2029. Investors await the Feb. 3 earnings report for updates on the obesity pipeline and guidance.
13 January 2026
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SoFi stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap idea shakes lenders — what investors watch next

SoFi stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap idea shakes lenders — what investors watch next

SoFi shares rose 1.1% to $26.89 Tuesday afternoon, outperforming a 0.4% drop in the S&P 500 as investors assessed Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The policy push has rattled banks and payments firms, who warn it could restrict credit. Wall Street analysts see legal hurdles but say fintech lenders like SoFi could benefit if banks tighten lending. Focus turns to SoFi’s Jan. 30 earnings.
13 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock drops as Oppenheimer trims target — what to watch before earnings

ServiceNow stock drops as Oppenheimer trims target — what to watch before earnings

ServiceNow shares fell 3.3% to $137.95 Tuesday after Oppenheimer cut its price target to $200, citing sector concerns ahead of earnings. Goldman Sachs began coverage with a Buy rating and $205 target, while Citi maintained its Buy and placed the stock on a 30-day catalyst watch. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF dropped 2%. Investors remain cautious after ServiceNow’s $7.75 billion Armis acquisition.
13 January 2026
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  • Friday Options Surge in GEV, SMCI, UNH Highlights Investor Interest
    April 10, 2026, 2:05 PM EDT. Notable options activity Friday spotlighted GE Vernova Inc (GEV), Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI), and UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH). GEV saw 14,393 contracts traded, about 56.9% of its average daily volume; the $1450 strike call expiring June 2026 was especially active with 482 contracts. SMCI experienced 266,824 contracts, roughly 55.5% of daily volume, with the $25 strike call expiring April 2026 approaching 42,306 contracts. UNH's 44,028 contracts represented 46.4% of its average volume, led by the $310 strike call expiring April 2026 with 4,281 contracts. These volumes indicate significant investor positioning in key S&P 500 components ahead of mid- and long-term expirations.

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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 2:06 PM EDT Friday Options Surge in S&P 500: PANW, FICO, and AZO See Notable Activity April 10, 2026, 2:06 PM EDT. **Options trading** surged Friday for S&P 500 stocks including Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Fair Isaac Corp (FICO), and AutoZone (AZO). PANW recorded 61,472 contracts, nearly 76% of its average daily share volume; the $155 strike call expiring April 2026 was particularly active. FICO saw 2,657 contracts with standout volume in $1000 strike put options expiring April 2026. AZO traded 842 contracts, with the $4000 strike call
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.
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