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.

Halliburton stock drops on fresh downgrades as Venezuela rally fades

Halliburton stock drops on fresh downgrades as Venezuela rally fades

Halliburton shares dropped 3.4% to $30.84 Tuesday after downgrades from Evercore ISI and Freedom Capital, which cited falling oil prices and an oversupplied market. EVP Lawrence J. Pope sold 100,000 shares at $32.25 under a pre-set plan, according to an SEC filing. Peers SLB and Baker Hughes were little changed. Oil prices also slipped, with Brent at $61.07 and WTI at $57.53.
6 January 2026
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Spotify (SPOT) stock slides 3% in regular trade as investors eye jobs data and Feb. 10 earnings

Spotify (SPOT) stock slides 3% in regular trade as investors eye jobs data and Feb. 10 earnings

Spotify shares fell 3.3% to $574.00 by midafternoon Tuesday, underperforming the broader market. Trading volume was below average ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs data. The drop reversed Monday’s gains and put the stock back below $600. Spotify launched a podcast campaign tied to the Golden Globes and introduced a Governors Ball feature in its app.
6 January 2026
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Qualcomm stock rises as CES 2026 brings Google auto tie-up, Snapdragon X2 Plus AI PC push

Qualcomm stock rises as CES 2026 brings Google auto tie-up, Snapdragon X2 Plus AI PC push

Qualcomm shares climbed 3.4% to $182.25 after announcing new products and an expanded automotive partnership with Google at CES 2026. The company launched its Snapdragon X2 Plus PC platform and detailed new tools for software-defined vehicles. The stock traded between $176.50 and $184.38 during the session. Investors await further design-win updates and the next quarterly report.
6 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock slips in New York trade as investors rotate to tech; jobs data looms

Coca-Cola stock slips in New York trade as investors rotate to tech; jobs data looms

Coca-Cola shares slipped 0.1% to $67.87 Tuesday afternoon, following a 1.7% drop Monday and marking a fourth consecutive decline. The stock has lagged rivals as tech and healthcare gains lifted broader U.S. indexes. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Coca-Cola’s upcoming earnings for 2026 guidance. No earnings date has been announced, but calendars suggest around Feb. 10.
6 January 2026
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Adobe stock (ADBE) rises despite Jefferies downgrade as AI payoff comes under fresh scrutiny

Adobe stock (ADBE) rises despite Jefferies downgrade as AI payoff comes under fresh scrutiny

Adobe shares rose 0.8% to $334.19 Tuesday, rebounding despite Jefferies’ downgrade to “Hold” and a price target cut to $400. The move followed concerns over whether generative AI will drive new revenue or just defend market share. The stock remains closer to its 52-week low as investors await first-quarter earnings on March 12. Broader tech indexes also gained in afternoon trading.
6 January 2026
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Valero Energy stock slips as Venezuelan crude return talk meets shipping snags — what’s next for VLO?

Valero Energy stock slips as Venezuelan crude return talk meets shipping snags — what’s next for VLO?

Valero shares dropped 0.9% to $178.92 in New York after Monday’s rally on speculation the U.S. may allow more Venezuelan crude exports. Analysts say Gulf Coast refiners could process up to 1 million extra barrels per day if sanctions lift. Venezuela was loading crude only for Chevron on Tuesday, with other shipments stalled. Oil prices fell about 1% as traders weighed supply and policy moves.
6 January 2026
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Versant Media Group stock extends debut slide as Comcast spinoff meets early skepticism

Versant Media Group stock extends debut slide as Comcast spinoff meets early skepticism

Versant shares fell about 5% to $38.55 in early Tuesday trading, extending losses after dropping 13% on their Nasdaq debut Monday. The Comcast spinoff, which includes CNBC and Rotten Tomatoes, began trading as an independent company on Jan. 3. About 6.8 million shares changed hands by 2 p.m. ET. Arete initiated coverage with a “sell” rating and a $33 price target.
6 January 2026
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Merck stock hits 52-week high as vaccine policy shift and JPM conference loom

Merck stock hits 52-week high as vaccine policy shift and JPM conference loom

Merck shares rose 1.1% to $108.60 Tuesday, hitting a 52-week high of $110.16 amid investor focus on U.S. vaccine schedule changes and upcoming CEO remarks at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Jan. 12. The company’s Gardasil HPV vaccine faces uncertainty after the CDC shifted to a single-dose recommendation, while an FDA decision on Keytruda in ovarian cancer is expected Feb. 20.
6 January 2026
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Oklo stock rises on U.S. $2.7 billion uranium enrichment awards — what investors watch next

Oklo stock rises on U.S. $2.7 billion uranium enrichment awards — what investors watch next

Oklo shares rose about 4% to $92.93 Tuesday afternoon after the U.S. Energy Department awarded $2.7 billion in uranium enrichment contracts to boost domestic supply. Centrus Energy gained 5.4%. The contracts target increased production of low-enriched and high-assay low-enriched uranium ahead of a 2028 Russian import ban. The House Energy and Commerce nuclear hearing is set for Wednesday.
6 January 2026
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Nvidia China license rush meets CES chip blitz as AMD slides in AI stock trade

Nvidia China license rush meets CES chip blitz as AMD slides in AI stock trade

Nvidia held steady Tuesday after its CFO said U.S. officials are “working feverishly” on export licenses for H200 chips to China, with timing still uncertain. AMD dropped 3.3% following new AI chip launches and an OpenAI partnership at CES. Broadcom rose 1.2%. Investors are watching for Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on interest rates.
6 January 2026
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Natural gas price stock UNG slides as mild-weather outlook hits U.S. gas futures

Natural gas price stock UNG slides as mild-weather outlook hits U.S. gas futures

U.S. Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dropped 4% to $11.17 as front-month gas futures hit multi-month lows, with NYMEX February gas down 14 cents at $3.38/mmBtu. Traders cited weak heating demand and falling Henry Hub spot prices, which slipped to $2.86/mmBtu after averaging $4.13 in December. Focus shifts to Thursday’s U.S. storage report for further direction. EQT, Antero, and CNX shares also declined.
6 January 2026
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  • Devon Energy Price Target Raised 10.85% to €46.73, Institutional Holdings Fall
    April 12, 2026, 2:18 PM EDT. Devon Energy (BIT:1DY6) sees its average one-year price target raised by 10.85%, now at €46.73 per share, up from €42.15. The target range spans €32.95 to €60.61. This new target exceeds the latest closing price of €41.74 by nearly 12%. Meanwhile, institutional ownership dropped 11.71% last quarter to 494 million shares, despite 1,161 funds holding positions. Notably, Geode Capital Management slightly increased shares but cut portfolio allocation by nearly 46%. Victory Capital Management boosted holdings by 15% and portfolio weight by 18%. Kimmeridge Energy Management also raised its stake by 36%. These movements reflect shifting fund sentiment amid rising price forecasts for Devon Energy shares.

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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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