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.

Thermo Fisher stock closes higher near 52-week high as January data, earnings loom

Thermo Fisher stock closes higher near 52-week high as January data, earnings loom

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares rose 2.25% to $592.51 Friday, closing about 3% below their 52-week high. The company will report Q4 and full-year results before the market opens on Jan. 29. Investors are watching for the ISM manufacturing report on Jan. 5 and U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9. Thermo Fisher’s $9.4 billion Clario deal is expected to close in early 2026.
4 January 2026
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Workday stock slips to new 52-week low as investors brace for jobs data and Feb earnings

Workday stock slips to new 52-week low as investors brace for jobs data and Feb earnings

Workday shares fell 4.2% to $205.79 Friday, hitting a new 52-week low of $202.22 on heavy volume. The drop came as Treasury yields rose and investors rotated into value stocks, leaving business-software names mixed. Oracle edged higher while Accenture slid over 3%. Workday’s next earnings report is expected in late February.
4 January 2026
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Chevron caught in Venezuela oil clamp as PDVSA cuts output under U.S. embargo

Chevron caught in Venezuela oil clamp as PDVSA cuts output under U.S. embargo

Venezuela’s PDVSA has cut crude output as storage fills up following a U.S. export embargo and tanker blockade, sources said. Chevron-chartered ships have not left Venezuelan waters since Thursday, and several loaded vessels remain stuck. The U.S. removed President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas on Saturday, with President Trump announcing the oil embargo is fully enforced. December oil exports fell to about half of November’s 950,000 barrels per day.
4 January 2026
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Verizon stock dips into 2026 as yields rise — what investors watch before VZ earnings

Verizon stock dips into 2026 as yields rise — what investors watch before VZ earnings

Verizon shares closed down 0.6% at $40.52 on Friday, trailing a broader market gain as Treasury yields rose. The company will report fourth-quarter results on Jan. 30 and pay its next dividend on Feb. 2. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on interest rates. Verizon’s stock is trading near its 50-day moving average, with a 52-week range of $37.59 to $47.36.
4 January 2026
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P&G stock slips to start 2026: what to watch before Procter & Gamble’s Jan. 22 earnings

P&G stock slips to start 2026: what to watch before Procter & Gamble’s Jan. 22 earnings

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1.06% to $141.79 Friday, extending a four-day slide and closing about 21% below their 52-week high. The company is set to report fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 22, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.87 per share on $22.3 billion in revenue. PG shares are trading near the bottom of their 52-week range. Investors will watch for updates on demand, pricing, and margins.
4 January 2026
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Why IREN stock jumped 13% to start 2026 — and what investors watch next

Why IREN stock jumped 13% to start 2026 — and what investors watch next

IREN shares closed up 13% at $42.70 on Friday, leading gains among U.S.-listed bitcoin miners as bitcoin traded above $90,000. The company registered 17.5 million shares for an employee incentive plan in a Jan. 2 SEC filing. Shares remain below their 50-day moving average and far off last year’s high. Investors are watching for IREN’s next earnings, expected in mid-February.
4 January 2026
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Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

BBC “Countryfile” presenter John Craven warned Friday that Britain may need thousands more electricity pylons as grid operators expand transmission for renewables. Campaigners are protesting routes in regions like East Anglia and the Scottish Highlands, urging cables be buried or moved offshore. National Grid and SSEN Transmission are advancing major projects despite local opposition.
4 January 2026
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SaskPower warns of Sunday shutdown after widespread outages hit southwest Saskatchewan

SaskPower warns of Sunday shutdown after widespread outages hit southwest Saskatchewan

SaskPower will cut power from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday in parts of southwest Saskatchewan for emergency pole repairs, affecting customers west of Highway 37. The planned outage follows several unplanned outages Saturday in areas including Cadillac, Ponteix, and Wymark. Crews restored power by Saturday evening, but the utility has not disclosed the cause. SaskPower says outage details and updates are posted online and through its app.
4 January 2026
Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Cork Airport reported a 7% rise in passenger traffic over the Christmas period, with 164,000 travelers expected during the festive season. The airport surpassed three million passengers in 2025 nearly two months ahead of last year. Cork relies on connections via European hubs rather than direct long-haul flights. A €200 million upgrade is underway to expand security and lounge areas.
4 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) Shares Show Momentum Despite Mixed Valuation Signals
    April 13, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT. Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) has posted a 17.02% share price gain over 90 days and a 26.24% total shareholder return over one year, reflecting improving investor sentiment. The stock trades near a CA$62.89 analyst price target but carries a 59.51% intrinsic valuation discount, raising questions about potential buying opportunities versus market expectations of future growth. Its current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 23x is above the Canadian Oil and Gas industry average of 18.7x but aligns with peers, signaling valuation tension. Investments in midstream assets like Cedar LNG and Prince Rupert LPG terminal support revenue expansion, although risks remain from capital-heavy projects and regulatory pressures. Investors must weigh these factors carefully amid a mixed outlook for Pembina's equity.

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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, 3:20 AM EDT 3 ETFs Outsmarting the Market in 2026 and Their Potential to Sustain Growth April 13, 2026, 3:20 AM EDT. **Market rotation** away from tech and growth stocks in 2026 has boosted value, dividend, energy, and international sectors. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) stand out. SCHD recovered sharply by shifting toward energy and consumer staples, offers defensive appeal amid economic concerns. XOP benefits from elevated
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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