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.

Marvell stock jumps 5% as CES 2026 CEO chat nears — what MRVL investors watch next

Marvell stock jumps 5% as CES 2026 CEO chat nears — what MRVL investors watch next

Marvell shares jumped 5.2% to $89.39 Friday, trading 15 million shares. CEO Matt Murphy will speak at a J.P. Morgan CES event on Jan. 6, with investors watching for data-center demand updates. The stock remains down about 25% over the past year but closed above its 50-day moving average. Marvell plans CES product demos and its next dividend has a Jan. 9 record date.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumps 7.6%: CES 2026 spotlight and what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumps 7.6%: CES 2026 spotlight and what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum Inc. shares closed up 7.6% at $28.13 Friday after heavy trading, with nearly 48.2 million shares exchanged. The company plans to demo its technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas next week and will hold its annual Qubits conference Jan. 27-28 in Florida. Peers IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc. also rose. Markets reopen Monday with traders eyeing whether QBTS can hold its gains.
Healthcare stock Ironwood jumps 27% on Linzess price cut and 2026 profit outlook

Healthcare stock Ironwood jumps 27% on Linzess price cut and 2026 profit outlook

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals shares jumped 26.7% Friday to $4.27 after the company issued 2026 guidance, forecasting total revenue of $450 million to $475 million and adjusted EBITDA above $300 million. The company expects 2026 Linzess U.S. net sales of $1.125 billion to $1.175 billion after lowering the drug’s list price on Jan. 1. Investors await a fourth-quarter update on the apraglutide Phase 3 trial and strategic review.
4 January 2026
Why basic materials stocks are back in play after XLB’s New Year rally

Why basic materials stocks are back in play after XLB’s New Year rally

The Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) rose 1.7% to $46.12 Friday, closing near its 52-week high as gold held around $4,300 an ounce. Capstone Copper reported a strike at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, with output expected at up to 30%. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week could influence rate-cut expectations. U.S. stocks ended mixed as Treasury yields and the dollar firmed.
4 January 2026
Nvidia stock heads into CES week after insider sale filing puts NVDA back in focus

Nvidia stock heads into CES week after insider sale filing puts NVDA back in focus

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $188.85 Friday after a filing showed officer Donald F. Robertson Jr. plans to sell up to 80,000 shares, worth about $14.9 million, under a prearranged plan. Traders are watching CEO Jensen Huang’s CES appearance Monday and upcoming U.S. economic data. Chip stocks broadly outperformed. Markets reopen Monday with key reports due later in the week.
4 January 2026
Berkshire Hathaway stock: OxyChem deal closes as investors size up the Abel era

Berkshire Hathaway stock: OxyChem deal closes as investors size up the Abel era

Berkshire Hathaway completed its $9.7 billion all-cash acquisition of Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem unit on Friday. Berkshire’s Class B shares fell 1.15% to $496.85, underperforming the broader market. The deal expands Berkshire’s chemicals business and comes as investors watch for further capital moves after Warren Buffett’s leadership transition. OxyChem’s final price remains subject to post-closing adjustments.
4 January 2026
Cloud computing stocks slide into 2026 as yields rise — what CLOU ETF investors watch next

Cloud computing stocks slide into 2026 as yields rise — what CLOU ETF investors watch next

The Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) dropped 2.34% to $22.09 on Friday, underperforming as Treasury yields rose and investors rotated out of high-valuation tech. Other cloud ETFs also fell. The move comes ahead of the U.S. December jobs report and the Federal Reserve’s late-January meeting, both seen as key for rate-sensitive sectors.
Barclays upgrades Vertiv and this data center stock jumps 8% — what traders watch next

Barclays upgrades Vertiv and this data center stock jumps 8% — what traders watch next

Vertiv shares jumped 8.4% Friday after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight and raised its price target to $200, citing higher 2026 profit forecasts and strong data-center exposure. Barclays now sees 2026 adjusted EPS at $5.68, above consensus. The move outpaced gains in other infrastructure stocks. Focus turns to whether the rally holds into Monday and the next earnings window in February.
Tesla stock heads into Monday under pressure after delivery miss hands EV crown to BYD

Tesla stock heads into Monday under pressure after delivery miss hands EV crown to BYD

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $438.07 Friday after fourth-quarter deliveries dropped 15.6% year-over-year, missing analyst estimates. China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the top global EV seller in 2025. Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles last quarter, below the 434,487 expected. The company reported record energy-storage deployments despite slowing auto sales.
Tesla stock faces a Monday test after delivery miss hands EV crown to BYD

Tesla stock faces a Monday test after delivery miss hands EV crown to BYD

Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles in the fourth quarter, down 15.6% from a year earlier and missing analyst estimates. Shares fell 2.6% to $438.07 after the report. Tesla lost its annual EV sales lead to China’s BYD and faces investor scrutiny ahead of its Jan. 28 earnings. U.S. EV sales dropped as higher prices followed the end of a federal tax credit.
Chip stocks surge into 2026 as Nvidia, AMD and Intel face CES and jobs-report tests

Chip stocks surge into 2026 as Nvidia, AMD and Intel face CES and jobs-report tests

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 4% Friday, leading Wall Street as Nvidia, Intel, and AMD shares climbed. The Dow gained 0.66%, S&P 500 rose 0.19%, and Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. President Trump blocked HieFo Corp’s $3 million acquisition of Emcore assets on national security grounds. Nvidia and AMD CEOs are set to speak at CES on Monday, with traders watching for signals on chip demand.
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  • ASX 200 Blue-Chip Shares Provide Stability Amid Market Volatility
    April 13, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Amid ongoing market volatility, blue-chip stocks on the ASX 200 are emerging as stable investment options. Key players Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) and Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD) have benefited from rising oil and LNG prices, bolstering their share performance. Fund managers at Wilson Asset Management (WAM) highlight Woodside's geographic diversification and growth projects as strengths, while Ampol benefits from improved refining margins and a favorable near-term environment. These blue-chip companies, marked by market dominance and financial resilience, offer investors opportunities for long-term growth and stability despite turbulent conditions. Their focus on execution and shareholder value creation makes them attractive in uncertain times.

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

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13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT ASX 200 Blue-Chip Shares Provide Stability Amid Market Volatility April 13, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Amid ongoing market volatility, **blue-chip stocks** on the ASX 200 are emerging as stable investment options. Key players Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) and Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD) have benefited from rising **oil and LNG prices**, bolstering their share performance. Fund managers at Wilson Asset Management (WAM) highlight Woodside's geographic diversification and growth projects as strengths, while Ampol benefits from improved refining margins and a favorable near-term environment. These
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.
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