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.

Broadcom stock holds near $350 after chip rally — what traders are watching next

Broadcom shares closed Friday up 0.4% at $347.62, trailing gains in chip stocks as Intel jumped 6.7% and Nvidia rose 1.2%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed 4.2%. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on the ISM factory survey and jobs data ahead of Broadcom’s March earnings.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:AVGO·Stock Market

Meta stock slides to start 2026 — why the Jan. 9 jobs report could move META next

Meta Platforms shares fell $9.47, or 1.4%, to $650.41 on Friday, now 18% below their August high. Trading volume was below average. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for direction, amid concerns over Meta’s rising AI spending and regulatory risks. Apple and Microsoft also slipped, while Alphabet edged higher.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:META·Stock Market

Palantir stock tumbles to start 2026 — insider sale plan and Feb. 2 earnings date in focus (PLTR)

Palantir shares dropped 5.6% to $167.86 on Friday. An SEC filing showed officer Ryan D. Taylor filed to sell up to 12,000 shares under a 10b5-1 plan. No company-specific news was reported, with broader software weakness cited. Palantir’s next earnings are expected Feb. 2, pending confirmation.

4 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:PLTR·Stock Market

Amazon stock slides into 2026: Key levels and macro catalysts investors are watching next

Amazon shares closed down 1.9% at $226.50 Friday, trading between $224.70 and $235.46 on volume of 51.4 million. The stock remains below its 50-day moving average and about 12% under its 52-week high. After-hours trading was little changed. Investors are watching for U.S. payrolls data Jan. 9 and the Fed’s Jan. 27–28 meeting.

4 January 2026

Amazon·NASDAQ:AMZN·Stock Market

Apple stock starts 2026 on a slip as valuation debate heats up ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Apple shares closed down 0.31% at $271.01 Friday, lagging a flat Nasdaq as chipmakers rallied. Raymond James resumed coverage with a Market Perform rating, citing valuation concerns. Volume reached about 37.8 million shares. Investors await the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report and Apple’s late-month earnings.

4 January 2026

Apple Inc·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AAPL·Stock Market

Microsoft stock slid Friday — here’s what could move MSFT next week

Microsoft shares fell 2.21% to $472.94 at Friday’s close, underperforming the S&P 500 as chipmakers rallied and other tech giants slipped. About 25.6 million Microsoft shares traded between $470.16 and $484.66. Treasury yields rose, pressuring rate-sensitive stocks. Investors await the U.S. jobs report Jan. 9 and CPI Jan. 13 for signals on Fed policy.

4 January 2026

Microsoft·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market·Technology

Micron stock jumps 10% on Bernstein target hike as AI-memory bets carry into 2026

Micron shares jumped 10.5% to $315.42 Friday after Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory chips. The rally followed Micron’s record fiscal Q1 revenue and higher Q2 outlook. Trading volume surged, with the stock hitting a new 52-week high. Investors now await updates at CES in Las Vegas and Micron’s next earnings for signals on 2026 memory pricing.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:MU·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Nvidia stock (NVDA) heads into CES week after Friday rebound as SEC filing flags planned insider sale

Nvidia shares rose 1.26% to $188.85 Friday as chip stocks led the first 2026 session. A Form 144 filing showed company officer Donald F. Robertson Jr. plans to sell up to 80,000 shares under a 10b5-1 plan. Traders are watching CEO Jensen Huang’s CES appearance Jan. 5 and U.S. jobs data Jan. 9 for further direction.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA·Stock Market·Technology

Tesla stock slides after delivery miss — what traders watch before TSLA earnings

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $438.07 Friday after the company reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 418,227 vehicles, missing analyst estimates. Tesla ceded the annual global EV sales lead to China’s BYD in 2025, with 1.64 million vehicles delivered versus 1.79 million for BYD. European registrations dropped sharply in France and Sweden in December. U.S. markets are closed Sunday; trading resumes Monday.

4 January 2026

Earnings·Electric Vehicles·NASDAQ:TSLA·Tesla

Frontline stock falls 5.7% as tanker rates sink — what investors watch next

Frontline shares fell 5.7% to $20.58 Friday, outpacing declines in other U.S.-listed tanker stocks. The TD3C VLCC benchmark dropped to $28,987 per day, about half its pre-holiday level. Oil prices edged lower ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. Frontline’s next quarterly report is scheduled for Feb. 27.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:DHT·NYSE:FRO·NYSE:INSW·NYSE:TNK·Stock Market

Blackbaud (BLKB) stock sinks 6% to start 2026 as software sector slides — what’s next

Blackbaud shares fell 6% to $59.52 on Friday, underperforming the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF, which dropped 2.9%. The stock closed near its 52-week low as the broader market ended mixed, with the Dow and S&P 500 up and the Nasdaq flat. Trading volume reached about 377,000 shares. Investors now await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:BLKB·Stock Market·Technology

Gartner stock tumbles 6% to start 2026 as yields rise — what investors watch next

Gartner shares fell 6.04% to $237.03 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.19% gain as Treasury yields rose. The stock sits near a 52-week low, down 51% over the past year. Investors await Gartner’s next earnings report, expected Feb. 10, with a focus on contract value and 2026 guidance.

4 January 2026

NYSE:IT·Stock Market

Why Pegasystems (PEGA) stock sank Friday — and what Wall Street watches next

Pegasystems shares dropped 6.1% to $56.06 Friday, hitting an intraday low of $55.33 in the first U.S. trading session of 2026. Software stocks lagged as chipmakers lifted the Dow and S&P 500. Pegasystems traded ex-dividend for its $0.03 payout. Traders are watching if PEGA holds above $55.33 before Monday’s open.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:APPN·NASDAQ:IGV·NASDAQ:PEGA·NYSE:CRM·NYSE:NOW·Stock Market

Diebold Nixdorf stock sinks nearly 6% to start 2026 as traders brace for jobs data

Diebold Nixdorf shares fell 5.8% to $63.96 Friday, closing near session lows in the first U.S. trading of 2026. The stock sits about 8% below its 52-week high after a late-December rally. Investors are watching the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report and Jan. 13 inflation data ahead of the company’s next earnings update in mid-February.

4 January 2026

NYSE:DBD·Stock Market

Exzeo Group (XZO) stock drops 6% to start 2026 as traders reset positions

Exzeo shares fell 6.14% to $22.76 Friday, reversing a three-day climb and closing well below their Dec. 31 high of $24.60. The newly listed insurer’s parent, HCI Group, retains 81.5% ownership. Trading volume reached 423,789 shares. Exzeo’s market value stood at about $2.07 billion at the close.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:XZO·Stock Market

Wave Life Sciences stock drops 6% as WVE traders size up next obesity data

Wave Life Sciences (WVE) fell 6.2% to $15.95 on Friday, with 2.9 million shares traded. The drop followed recent interim Phase 1 data for obesity drug WVE-007 and a $350 million public offering. Investors await more follow-up data in 2026 as Wave competes in a crowded obesity-drug market.

4 January 2026

Biotechnology·NASDAQ:WVE·Stock Market

Via Transportation stock tumbles 6% to start 2026 as yields rise and data week looms

Via Transportation shares fell 6.3% to $27.18 Friday, closing about 41% below their September IPO price. The drop came as Treasury yields rose and U.S. stocks ended mixed, with investors eyeing next week’s jobs report and inflation data for rate signals.

4 January 2026

NYSE:VIA·Stock Market

SailPoint stock tumbles 6% to start 2026 as SAIL traders brace for next catalysts

SailPoint shares dropped 6.3% to $18.95 on Friday, with trading volume more than double the three-month average. Other cybersecurity stocks also declined. The stock touched a session low of $18.81 and closed with a market cap of about $10.64 billion. Investors await SailPoint’s next earnings update in April.

4 January 2026

NYSE:SAIL·Stock Market

Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR) stock drops 6.6% to start 2026 as insider sale filing stays in focus

Kymera Therapeutics shares fell 6.6% to $72.76 Friday after a filing showed CEO Nello Mainolfi exercised and sold 30,000 shares on Dec. 31. The stock underperformed biotech benchmarks as investors awaited U.S. jobs data and updates on Kymera’s 2026 clinical-trial plans.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:KYMR·Stock Market

Novanta stock tumbles 6.6% to start 2026; traders eye Jan. 14 management talks

Novanta shares dropped 6.6% to $111.14 on Friday, the first U.S. trading day of 2026, with volume at about 662,700. The stock opened at $119.89 and hit an intraday low of $110.25. No new company news was released. Management is set to present at two investor conferences on January 14.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:NOVT·Stock Market

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Aon (AON) Shares Dip 3.9% in a Week Amid Valuation Debate
April 13, 2026, 6:55 AM EDT. Aon (AON) shares fell 3.9% last week, closing at $312.57, reflecting a 9.3% drop over three months. Despite recent weakness, its one-year total shareholder return stands at 18%. Analysts target an average price near $395, suggesting a 25.8% upside, with some estimates as high as $443 and as low as $326. The discounted cash flow (DCF) model values Aon significantly higher, around $559, indicating potential undervaluation. Risks include softer commercial pricing and increased post-acquisition debt affecting margins and revenue. Investors are weighing mixed valuation signals and market sentiment to assess Aon's growth outlook and investment appeal.

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, 6:55 AM EDT Aon (AON) Shares Dip 3.9% in a Week Amid Valuation Debate April 13, 2026, 6:55 AM EDT. Aon (AON) shares fell 3.9% last week, closing at $312.57, reflecting a 9.3% drop over three months. Despite recent weakness, its one-year total shareholder return stands at 18%. Analysts target an average price near $395, suggesting a 25.8% upside, with some estimates as high as $443 and as low as $326. The discounted cash flow (DCF) model values Aon significantly higher, around $559, indicating potential undervaluation. Risks include

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

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

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.

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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