Today: 13 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Zeta Global stock jumps on OpenAI partnership, fueling short-squeeze chatter in AI trade

Zeta Global stock jumps on OpenAI partnership, fueling short-squeeze chatter in AI trade

Zeta Global shares surged nearly 9% Monday after announcing a partnership with OpenAI to power its Athena marketing tool, with expanded beta access and a full launch planned by the end of Q1. The move, revealed at CES 2026, fueled short-squeeze speculation as traders noted high short interest. Chip-related stocks also advanced. Major U.S. indexes closed higher, with the Dow up 1.23%.
Nvidia says Rubin chips are in full production at CES 2026 as Mercedes adopts DRIVE AV

Nvidia says Rubin chips are in full production at CES 2026 as Mercedes adopts DRIVE AV

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at CES that the company’s Vera Rubin AI platform is in full production and delivers five times the AI computing power of previous chips for chatbots and similar tasks. Rubin-based products will be available through partners in the second half of 2026. Nvidia said Rubin can cut inference token costs by up to 10 times and train models with four times fewer GPUs than its Blackwell platform.
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains after Barclays target hike as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains after Barclays target hike as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.7% to $342.02 Monday after Barclays raised its price target to $391 and reaffirmed an Overweight rating. The move came as investors positioned ahead of UnitedHealth’s Jan. 27 earnings and 2026 guidance. The stock traded between $333.86 and $346.83 on volume of 7.9 million shares. UnitedHealth remains well below its 52-week high of $606.36.
Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

Rocket Lab shares closed at $78.15, up 2.8%, before slipping 0.7% after hours. The stock remains near a 52-week high after a December $816 million U.S. defense satellite contract win. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating and $72 price target. Investors await updates at Needham’s Growth Conference on Jan. 13–14.
JPMorgan stock hits record intraday high, crosses $900 billion value as banks lead Wall Street rally

JPMorgan stock hits record intraday high, crosses $900 billion value as banks lead Wall Street rally

JPMorgan shares jumped 2.6% to $334.04 Monday, lifting its market value above $900 billion after the bank launched a new advisory unit for top clients. Barclays raised its price target on the stock to $391. The S&P 500 financials index gained 2.2% as investors positioned for upcoming bank earnings and Friday’s U.S. jobs report. JPMorgan’s next results are due Jan. 13.
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Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps 5% as CES 2026 AI headlines fuel chip-equipment rally

Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps 5% as CES 2026 AI headlines fuel chip-equipment rally

Lam Research closed up 5.3% at $194.76 Monday, holding gains after hours as chip-equipment stocks rallied sharply. Applied Materials, KLA, and ASML each rose over 5%, outpacing the semiconductor ETF. Investors tracked CES news and awaited Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings report. Foxconn reported record Q4 revenue on strong AI product demand.
Goldman Sachs stock jumps after Industry Ventures deal closes; Barclays lifts target ahead of earnings

Goldman Sachs stock jumps after Industry Ventures deal closes; Barclays lifts target ahead of earnings

Goldman Sachs shares climbed 3.8% after hours to $948.44 following news it closed its acquisition of Industry Ventures. Barclays raised its Goldman price target to $1,048 from $850, maintaining an Overweight rating. The S&P 500 financials index rose 2.2% Monday, with major banks hitting record highs. Goldman reports fourth-quarter results on Jan. 15.
Exxon stock rises after-hours on Venezuela oil pivot; what XOM investors watch next

Exxon stock rises after-hours on Venezuela oil pivot; what XOM investors watch next

Exxon shares rose 2.2% to $125.36 in after-hours trading Monday after President Trump announced U.S. plans to take control of Venezuela and pursue its oil reserves. J.P. Morgan analysts estimate Exxon’s Venezuela arbitration damages at about $2 billion. Chevron gained over 5% in extended trading. Industry meetings in Washington and Exxon’s Jan. 7 filing are expected next.
6 January 2026
Eli Lilly stock slides as Novo’s Wegovy pill hits U.S. market and revives price pressure fears

Eli Lilly stock slides as Novo’s Wegovy pill hits U.S. market and revives price pressure fears

Eli Lilly shares fell 3.6% to $1,041.51 in after-hours trading Monday after Novo Nordisk launched a pill version of its Wegovy weight-loss drug in the U.S. Novo’s shares rose 5.2% as investors reacted to new pricing and distribution details. Lilly’s stock traded as low as $1,034 earlier in the session. Investors await commentary at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and Lilly’s earnings call.
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  • Australia shares set for higher open as New Zealand markets slip
    April 12, 2026, 7:17 PM EDT. Australian shares are poised to open higher on positive market sentiment, while New Zealand shares are expected to decline. Investors are weighing regional economic data and global cues as trading kicks off. Market data sourced from ICE Data Services and FactSet highlights this early trend ahead of key corporate earnings and geopolitical developments. The contrasting moves reflect investors' cautious positioning amid mixed signals from economic indicators in both countries.

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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

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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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