Today: 12 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Natural gas price stock UNG jumps as Henry Hub futures rebound; storage report looms

Natural gas price stock UNG jumps as Henry Hub futures rebound; storage report looms

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (UNG) rose 4.2% Wednesday as U.S. natural gas futures climbed 3.4% to $3.464/mmBtu on forecasts for cooler weather and higher heating demand. Gas-linked producers, including EQT and Cheniere, also gained. Traders await the U.S. storage report due Jan. 8. U.S. production averaged 109.5 Bcf/d so far this month, with LNG exports at 18.7 Bcf/d.
Nvidia stock edges up as China pauses H200 orders, complicating AI chip sales

Nvidia stock edges up as China pauses H200 orders, complicating AI chip sales

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $189.52 Wednesday after reports that China told some tech firms to pause orders for Nvidia’s H200 chips while it reviews purchase terms. Beijing is expected to steer buyers toward domestic AI chips. The U.S. approved H200 exports last year, requiring Nvidia to share 25% of revenue with the government. Nvidia will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 25.
7 January 2026
Bitcoin price slips as Strategy stock rises on MSCI index reprieve

Bitcoin price slips as Strategy stock rises on MSCI index reprieve

Strategy shares climbed 2% after MSCI paused a plan that could have removed crypto-treasury firms from indexes, while bitcoin slipped 0.7% to $91,253. Coinbase fell 2.5% and the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF dropped 1.5%. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $243.2 million in net outflows Tuesday. Traders are watching ETF flows and Friday’s U.S. payrolls report.
Microchip stock slides after surprise sales forecast — traders look to Feb. 5 for proof

Microchip stock slides after surprise sales forecast — traders look to Feb. 5 for proof

Microchip Technology shares dropped 3% to $72.57 Wednesday, reversing part of Tuesday’s 12% surge after the company raised quarterly sales guidance to about $1.185 billion. Other analog chip stocks, including Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors, also declined. Microchip warned that order delays and factory utilization could impact costs if demand softens. Full results are due Feb. 5.
Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.17% to 49,376.26 by midday Wednesday, pressured by declines in bank stocks including JPMorgan and Caterpillar. The S&P 500 rose 0.19%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.59%. Labor Department data showed U.S. job openings dropped by 303,000 in November, while ADP reported private payrolls rose by 41,000 in December. Investors await Friday’s government jobs report.
7 January 2026
Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

First Solar shares dropped nearly 10% to $242.05 after Jefferies downgraded the stock to “Hold” and cut its price target to $260, citing weak 2026 booking visibility and policy risks. The brokerage warned that optimism over tariffs and tax credits may not materialize, with margins expected to fall and further order cancellations possible.
AppLovin stock rises after Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target as earnings loom

AppLovin stock rises after Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target as earnings loom

AppLovin shares rose 3.5% to $638.63 Wednesday after Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating and $800 target, citing strong e-commerce ad signals. The stock had closed Tuesday down 2.5%. The SEC is probing AppLovin’s data-collection practices after a whistleblower complaint, Reuters reported in October. AppLovin is expected to report Q4 results on Feb. 11.
Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy shares jumped 7.5% to $110.82 Wednesday, trading on heavy volume after the company secured a $600 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo and others. The stock is up 355% over the past year but remains volatile, with a 52-week range of $15.15 to $147.86. Plug Power, FuelCell Energy, and Ballard Power all traded lower. Bloom reports earnings February 26.
CrowdStrike stock jumps 6% as Cantor sticks with $590 target and CRWD leads cyber rally

CrowdStrike stock jumps 6% as Cantor sticks with $590 target and CRWD leads cyber rally

CrowdStrike shares rose 5.6% to $483.88 Wednesday, leading gains in cybersecurity stocks after ADP data showed weaker-than-expected U.S. private payroll growth. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating and $590 target, citing strong subscription momentum. CrowdStrike, Amazon Web Services, and Nvidia launched a cybersecurity startup accelerator focused on AI. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and CrowdStrike’s fiscal year-end.
Coinbase stock slips as bitcoin cools and Wall Street checks the fine print

Coinbase stock slips as bitcoin cools and Wall Street checks the fine print

Coinbase shares fell 1.6% to $246.50 by midday Wednesday as bitcoin and ether prices declined. Director Fred Wilson sold 10,000 shares for about $2.34 million under a pre-set plan, a filing showed. Analyst opinions split on whether Coinbase’s trading volumes are dropping too quickly. Morgan Stanley filed to launch bitcoin and solana ETFs, while Barclays invested in stablecoin startup Ubyx.
Mastercard stock rises as Morgan Stanley flags cross-border strength ahead of U.S. jobs report

Mastercard stock rises as Morgan Stanley flags cross-border strength ahead of U.S. jobs report

Mastercard shares rose 0.7% to $584.60 by midday Wednesday, outperforming Visa, which slipped 0.4%. Morgan Stanley maintained an “overweight” rating, citing growth in cross-border fees and security services. About 1.36 million Mastercard shares traded as investors watched for Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the Jan. 9 dividend record date. U.S. private payrolls rose less than expected in December, ADP reported.
7 January 2026
Uber stock gains as CES robotaxi testing update puts autonomy back in focus

Uber stock gains as CES robotaxi testing update puts autonomy back in focus

Uber shares rose 1.7% to $87.03 in midday New York trading after unveiling a robotaxi partnership with Lucid and Nuro at CES. The companies began autonomous road testing in December and plan a San Francisco Bay Area launch later in 2026. Lucid shares fell 5%, while Nvidia gained 1.6%. Investors are watching for regulatory updates and Uber’s February earnings report.
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  • Invesco Price Target Cut by 12.17% to €26.13 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves
    April 12, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT. Invesco's (BIT:1IVZ) average one-year price target fell by 12.17% to €26.13, down from €29.75. Despite the drop, the target still indicates a 32.25% rise from the current €19.76 share price. Institutional holdings decreased 10.36% in the past quarter, with 631 funds reporting positions-a 41.95% decline in owners. Notable shifts include Millennium Management boosting shares by 7.31%, while Aqr Capital slashed holdings by 10.54%. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance maintained steady at 18.31% ownership. Average portfolio weight across funds rose 8.35% to 0.21%. The mixed changes reflect cautious fund sentiment as analysts adjust outlooks on Invesco's stock.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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