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.

Walmart stock ticks up after Mizuho lifts target as jobs data looms

Walmart stock ticks up after Mizuho lifts target as jobs data looms

Walmart shares rose 0.2% to $112.97 midday Tuesday after Mizuho raised its price target to $125, citing resilient spending despite “strained consumer sentiment.” The stock remains about 4% below its 52-week high. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings. John Furner will become CEO on Feb. 1, succeeding Doug McMillon.
6 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock extends surge as Venezuela headlines keep MELI in play

MercadoLibre stock extends surge as Venezuela headlines keep MELI in play

MercadoLibre shares rose 3.3% to $2,219.87 Tuesday, building on Monday’s 8.8% surge as traders cited Venezuela-driven “risk-on” flows. The stock traded within a $2,138–$2,240 range and remains about 16% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching for U.S. signals on Venezuela and MercadoLibre’s late-February earnings. Venezuela-linked assets and bonds stayed volatile amid hopes for political change.
6 January 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps 24% as AI storage demand and memory-price surge lift chip names

Sandisk stock jumps 24% as AI storage demand and memory-price surge lift chip names

Sandisk shares surged 24% to $339.20 Tuesday, hitting a record $342.81 amid heavy trading tied to AI-driven demand for memory and storage. The move followed Sandisk’s launch of its Optimus SSD brand and comes ahead of key earnings updates from Samsung on Thursday and Sandisk on Jan. 29. Western Digital, Micron, and Seagate also posted strong gains.
6 January 2026
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Citigroup stock holds near 52-week high as Barclays lifts target to $146 ahead of earnings

Citigroup stock holds near 52-week high as Barclays lifts target to $146 ahead of earnings

Citigroup shares edged up 0.1% to $123.42 Tuesday after Barclays raised its price target to $146. Citi hit a 52-week high Monday, closing at $123.30 on heavy volume. The bank will report fourth-quarter results Jan. 14, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.77 per share on $21 billion revenue. Citi disclosed a pre-tax loss from its Russia exit but said it will not affect key capital ratios.
6 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock jumps on TPG-Optum UK deal report as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth stock jumps on TPG-Optum UK deal report as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 2.1% to $349.25 after reports TPG neared a deal to buy its Optum UK unit, valuing the business at up to £1.4 billion. The move boosted the Dow, with UnitedHealth and Amazon contributing 87 points to a 218-point gain. The company will report full-year 2025 results and 2026 guidance on Jan. 27. The Optum UK sale is not finalized and could still fall through.
6 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps nearly 7% on fresh Aletheia “Buy” call as CES focus stays on AI

Lam Research stock jumps nearly 7% on fresh Aletheia “Buy” call as CES focus stays on AI

Lam Research shares jumped 6.9% to $208.15 Tuesday after Aletheia Capital initiated coverage with a buy rating and $260 target. Peers Applied Materials and KLA also rose. Investors await Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings for signals on chip equipment demand and 2026 spending. The rally follows increased focus on AI data-center buildouts and new product launches at CES.
6 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slips after Monday rally as bitcoin cools; Goldman upgrade stays in focus

Coinbase stock slips after Monday rally as bitcoin cools; Goldman upgrade stays in focus

Coinbase shares fell 1.2% to $251.90 Tuesday, tracking a 0.6% dip in bitcoin. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to “Buy” and raised its price target to $303, citing growth in non-trading revenues. Other crypto-linked stocks, including Robinhood and Marathon Digital, also declined. Traders are watching U.S. economic data and Morgan Stanley’s ETF filings for further sector moves.
6 January 2026
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Robinhood stock slips as order-flow settlement notice lands; crypto-linked names softer

Robinhood stock slips as order-flow settlement notice lands; crypto-linked names softer

Robinhood shares fell 1.7% to $121.20 Tuesday, trailing the broader market as crypto stocks cooled and bitcoin slipped from session highs. A proposed $2 million settlement in an order-flow lawsuit covering trades from 2016–2018 was posted Monday, with a court hearing set for May 5. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Robinhood’s Feb. 10 earnings. Coinbase dropped 0.9%, while Charles Schwab gained 0.7%.
6 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock slips after record run as investors eye Jan. 13 earnings

JPMorgan stock slips after record run as investors eye Jan. 13 earnings

JPMorgan shares slipped 0.3% to $333 Tuesday, pulling back after Monday’s record high. The bank’s new Special Advisory Services unit drew attention, while investors await fourth-quarter results due January 13. JPMorgan’s board declared a $1.50 dividend payable January 31 to holders as of January 6. Cost pressures remain a risk, with 2026 expenses projected at $105 billion.
6 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock slips after Venezuela-fueled rally as investors weigh oil supply risks

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock slips after Venezuela-fueled rally as investors weigh oil supply risks

Exxon shares dropped 1.4% to $123.63 Tuesday morning, reversing part of Monday’s gains as traders weighed U.S. talks on boosting Venezuelan oil output. Brent crude rose 0.7% to $62.22 a barrel. Chevron fell 2.7%, while ConocoPhillips was flat. The S&P 500 energy index had hit a 10-month high Monday after U.S. military action in Venezuela.
6 January 2026
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Intel stock slips as CES Panther Lake chips and fresh “buy” call put 18A turnaround in spotlight

Intel stock slips as CES Panther Lake chips and fresh “buy” call put 18A turnaround in spotlight

Intel shares slipped 0.1% to $39.32 Tuesday morning after launching its Panther Lake/Core Ultra Series 3 laptop chips at CES, marking the first high-volume use of its 18A manufacturing process. The company said more than 200 PC designs will use the new chips, with laptops available globally from Jan. 27. Investors are watching for early order signals and production ramp as Intel aims to regain manufacturing edge.
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Clorox Acquires GOJO Industries, Adding Purell to Its Health and Hygiene Portfolio
    April 12, 2026, 3:56 PM EDT. Clorox (NYSE:CLX) has finalized its acquisition of GOJO Industries, the maker of Purell hand sanitizer, expanding its footprint in health and hygiene products beyond traditional cleaning supplies. This move integrates Purell's broad hygiene solutions into Clorox's offerings, potentially creating new opportunities across consumer, professional, and healthcare markets. Investors should focus on how effectively Clorox merges GOJO's operations, especially amid cost inflation and margin pressures. Efficient integration could allow bundled cleaning and hygiene solutions, enhancing market reach. While the acquisition strengthens Clorox's presence alongside competitors like Procter & Gamble and Reckitt, it introduces operational complexity that may affect the company's cost-saving initiatives. Overall, the deal aligns with evolving hygiene standards and consumer habits, offering growth potential but requiring careful execution.

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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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