Today: 12 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.

XRP price stock watch: Ripple-linked token slides as crypto rally pauses

XRP price stock watch: Ripple-linked token slides as crypto rally pauses

XRP dropped 6.9% to about $2.21 Wednesday, retreating from a $2.39 high as crypto markets cooled and U.S. tech shares softened. The token’s market cap hovered near $134 billion. ETF inflows for XRP remained positive, but traders watched for signals from upcoming U.S. labor and inflation data. Morgan Stanley filed for new crypto ETFs, signaling continued Wall Street interest.
7 January 2026
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Dow Jones stock Boeing edges up after Alaska lands 110-plane deal

Dow Jones stock Boeing edges up after Alaska lands 110-plane deal

Boeing shares rose 0.3% to $230.54 after Alaska Airlines announced an order for 105 737 MAX 10 jets and five 787s, its largest-ever purchase. Alaska Air shares fell 1.4%. The order extends deliveries through 2035 and highlights pressure on Boeing to certify the MAX 10 and boost production. Investors await Boeing’s late-January results for updates on deliveries and cash flow.
7 January 2026
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Broadcom stock today: AVGO in focus after bond pricing details land and Wi‑Fi 8 chips debut

Broadcom stock today: AVGO in focus after bond pricing details land and Wi‑Fi 8 chips debut

Broadcom shares rose 0.1% to $343.77 after it filed details of a $4.5 billion senior notes offering, with settlement expected January 13. At CES, Broadcom launched a Wi‑Fi 8 platform built on its BCM4918 chip, though the standard is not due for finalization until 2028. Investors remain focused on how Broadcom’s AI-related sales mix will affect margins ahead of fiscal Q1 results on February 1.
7 January 2026
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Micron stock in focus as $100B New York “megafab” groundbreaking gets a date

Micron stock in focus as $100B New York “megafab” groundbreaking gets a date

Micron will break ground on its $100 billion New York megafab Jan. 16, aiming to build the largest U.S. semiconductor facility. Shares slipped 0.1% to $342.97 in early Nasdaq trading. Investors are watching AI-driven memory pricing and Micron’s capital spending plans ahead of its next update. Broader chip stocks fell, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 0.9% Wednesday morning.
7 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock slips after Atlanta layoffs notice; what investors watch next for KO

Coca-Cola stock slips after Atlanta layoffs notice; what investors watch next for KO

Coca-Cola plans to cut about 75 corporate jobs in Atlanta starting Feb. 28 as part of a 2026 restructuring, according to a Georgia notice. Shares closed down 0.15% at $67.84, underperforming the S&P 500. The company said the Atlanta facility will remain open and the layoffs may occur in phases. COO Henrique Braun is set to succeed CEO James Quincey on March 31.
7 January 2026
Microchip stock leaps on upbeat sales update as traders eye Feb. 5 results

Microchip stock leaps on upbeat sales update as traders eye Feb. 5 results

Microchip Technology shares surged 11.6% to $74.87 after the company raised its fiscal third-quarter sales outlook to $1.185 billion, above previous guidance. CEO Steve Sanghi cited strong bookings and a broad-based recovery. The update boosted shares of Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors. Investors await Microchip’s full results and March-quarter guidance on Feb. 5.
7 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Key Market Drivers This Week: Iran Conflict, Oil, Earnings
    April 12, 2026, 11:27 AM EDT. Investors brace for a volatile week as earnings season ramps up amid geopolitical tensions. Talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a ceasefire, spiking oil price risks through disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route. Oil market movements will be closely watched as a gauge of conflict impact. Earnings reports from Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Johnson & Johnson are poised to reflect the economic fallout. Goldman's report will be scrutinized for clues on dealmaking activity and trading desk performance amid war-driven market swings. These elements combine to set a complex tone for stock market participants in the days ahead.

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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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