Today: 13 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.

Carvana stock tumbles on insider sale notices; what traders watch next week

Carvana stock tumbles on insider sale notices; what traders watch next week

Carvana shares fell 5.16% to $400.25 Friday after SEC filings showed proposed insider sales by CFO Mark Jenkins and a related trust totaling 22,750 shares. The drop extended a five-session slide, with the stock losing about 9% since Dec. 26. The filings referenced Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and covered less than 0.02% of shares outstanding. Carvana declined as the S&P 500 rose 0.19%.
5 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock (XOM) in focus as U.S. presses oil majors on Venezuela ahead of Monday open

Exxon Mobil stock (XOM) in focus as U.S. presses oil majors on Venezuela ahead of Monday open

U.S. officials have pressed oil executives to reinvest in Venezuela to reclaim expropriated assets, sources said. Crude markets face volatility after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro and maintained an export embargo. Exxon shares rose 1.9% Friday, while oil prices slipped, with Brent closing at $60.75 a barrel. OPEC+ confirmed a pause in output hikes through March, setting its next meeting for Feb. 1.
5 January 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee pushes 50 billion share cap ahead of Jan. 14 vote

BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee pushes 50 billion share cap ahead of Jan. 14 vote

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 14.9% to $31.19 Friday after the company urged investors to approve raising its authorized shares to 50 billion. The shareholder vote deadline is Jan. 14, with the annual meeting set for Jan. 15 in Las Vegas. About 58 million shares traded, with the stock hitting $31.50 intraday. Traders are watching ether’s price and upcoming U.S. economic data for further moves.
5 January 2026
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Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

Coinbase shares rose 4.6% to $236.53 Friday after CEO Brian Armstrong announced a 2026 plan to expand into equities, commodities, and derivatives. Bitcoin traded near $91,440 on Sunday, keeping crypto stocks in focus. Traders are watching for Coinbase’s next earnings report, expected Feb. 19, and upcoming U.S. economic data. The S&P 500 closed up 0.2%.
5 January 2026
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Costco stock drifts near 52-week low ahead of December sales report — here’s what matters next

Costco stock drifts near 52-week low ahead of December sales report — here’s what matters next

Costco shares closed Friday down 0.9% at $854.50, near a 52-week low ahead of December sales results due Jan. 7. Analyst Joseph Feldman expects December comparable sales growth to slow to 2.2% from 7.4% last year. The stock remains below key technical levels and lags the broader market. Gasoline prices and currency shifts are expected to impact reported figures.
5 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slides into 2026 after four-day skid; jobs report and earnings date loom

Mastercard stock slides into 2026 after four-day skid; jobs report and earnings date loom

Mastercard shares fell 1.36% to $563.13 on Friday, marking a fourth consecutive decline and closing about 6% below their 52-week high. Trading volume was above average as investors await the U.S. jobs report on Jan. 9 and Mastercard’s expected earnings on Jan. 29. Visa also slipped, while major banks gained. Mastercard’s board declared a quarterly dividend and approved a $14 billion buyback.
5 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rises into the weekend — what UNH investors watch before Jan. 27 results

UnitedHealth stock rises into the weekend — what UNH investors watch before Jan. 27 results

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 1.9% to $336.40 Friday, trading 6.9 million shares and closing above key moving averages. The company will report full-year results and its 2026 outlook before the market opens Jan. 27. UnitedHealth remains under Justice Department investigation over billing practices. The stock is well below its 52-week high of $606.36.
5 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock holds near record highs as Wall Street braces for Jan. 13 earnings and key U.S. data

JPMorgan stock holds near record highs as Wall Street braces for Jan. 13 earnings and key U.S. data

JPMorgan Chase shares rose $3.26 to $325.48 Friday, closing above key moving averages as investors await its Jan. 13 earnings. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.191%, while peers Wells Fargo and Bank of America outperformed JPM on the day. A director deferred compensation into 174.57 shares at $322.22 each, according to an SEC filing. Jobs data and inflation reports next week may drive volatility in bank stocks.
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Stock Market Today

  • Markets Show Resilience Despite U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Surge
    April 13, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT. Markets exhibited muted responses following the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route handling one-fifth of global oil trade. While crude oil prices surged amid fears of tighter supply and rising inflation, equities dipped only modestly as investors seemed to have priced in much of the geopolitical risk. Analysts suggest the market has passed its peak fear and sell-off phase, interpreting recent volatility as temporary negotiation tactics rather than enduring threats. However, uncertainty remains over the U.S. administration's limited timeframe to secure Congressional approval for further military actions, which could influence near-term market dynamics. Gold prices declined slightly, weighed down by a stronger U.S. dollar, while key U.S. stock futures reflected cautious trading amid ongoing inflation concerns.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.04.2026

13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT Markets Show Resilience Despite U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Surge April 13, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT. Markets exhibited muted responses following the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route handling one-fifth of global oil trade. While **crude oil prices surged** amid fears of tighter supply and rising inflation, equities dipped only modestly as investors seemed to have priced in much of the geopolitical risk. Analysts suggest the market has passed its **peak fear and sell-off phase**, interpreting recent
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.
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