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.

Wall Street kicks off 2026 higher as chipmakers rally, Tesla slides on deliveries

Wall Street kicks off 2026 higher as chipmakers rally, Tesla slides on deliveries

The Dow gained 319 points, or 0.66%, to 48,382.39 on Friday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.19% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Semiconductor and industrial shares led gains as Tesla fell 2.6% after reporting a 15.6% drop in fourth-quarter deliveries and losing its top EV-seller spot to BYD. Investors now await U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9 and inflation figures on Jan. 13.
3 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Boeing, Caterpillar power blue-chip rise as jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Boeing, Caterpillar power blue-chip rise as jobs report looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 319.10 points, or 0.7%, to 48,382.39 on Friday, while the S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Industrials led the Dow’s advance, with Caterpillar and Boeing together accounting for over 200 points of the rise. Chip stocks rallied, but Tesla shares fell about 2% after reporting an 8.6% drop in 2025 deliveries. President Trump delayed higher tariffs on some Chinese imports for a year.
3 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock rockets nearly 15% — BlueBird 7 launch prep back in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock rockets nearly 15% — BlueBird 7 launch prep back in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.9% to $83.47 Friday after the company said its BlueBird 7 satellite arrived in Florida for launch integration. The stock move followed the recent BlueBird 6 launch from India and comes as investors await confirmation of the next launch window. AST reported $14.7 million in Q3 2025 revenue and $1.2 billion in cash as of September 30.
3 January 2026
CrowdStrike stock drops 3% to $453 as 2026 begins — here’s what investors are watching next

CrowdStrike stock drops 3% to $453 as 2026 begins — here’s what investors are watching next

CrowdStrike shares fell 3.2% to $453.58 on Friday, underperforming a slightly higher S&P 500. Other cybersecurity stocks, including Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet, also declined. Investors trimmed high-valuation software holdings amid renewed uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key U.S. economic data and CrowdStrike’s earnings are the next major events.
3 January 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee presses 50‑billion authorized-share vote — what investors watch next

BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee presses 50‑billion authorized-share vote — what investors watch next

BitMine shares surged 14.9% to $31.19 Friday after the company urged shareholders to approve raising its authorized shares to 50 billion from 500 million. The vote deadline is Jan. 14 ahead of a Jan. 15 meeting. BitMine cited flexibility for stock splits, capital raising, and acquisitions. The stock was little changed after hours.
3 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock (GEV) rises nearly 4% to kick off 2026 — what traders watch next

GE Vernova stock (GEV) rises nearly 4% to kick off 2026 — what traders watch next

GE Vernova shares rose 3.8% to $679.55 Friday, outperforming the S&P 500 in the first U.S. trading session of 2026. No new company news drove the move; the stock has rallied since December after GE Vernova raised its outlook, expanded buybacks, and doubled its dividend. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week. The company’s next quarterly results are due later this month.
3 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 4.6% to start 2026 — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials stock jumps 4.6% to start 2026 — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials shares jumped 4.6% to $268.87 Friday, snapping a two-day slide as chip stocks rallied and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 4%. Trading volume topped 7.5 million shares, slightly above average. Lam Research and KLA also gained, while ASML surged 8.8% after an analyst upgrade. Investors now await U.S. jobs data Jan. 9 and CPI figures Jan. 13 for rate signals.
3 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises after Brian Armstrong maps 2026 ‘everything exchange’ push

Coinbase stock rises after Brian Armstrong maps 2026 ‘everything exchange’ push

Coinbase shares rose 4.6% to $236.53 Friday after CEO Brian Armstrong outlined a 2026 plan to expand into multi-asset trading, stablecoin payments, and onchain adoption. The update comes as U.S. lawmakers debate new crypto rules and traders await key economic data next week. Bitcoin traded near $89,932 Saturday. Coinbase’s Friday range was $226.03 to $238.47.
3 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps 8% to start 2026 as chip-tool shares rally — what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research stock jumps 8% to start 2026 as chip-tool shares rally — what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research shares surged 8.1% to $185.06 Friday, leading semiconductor equipment stocks after the U.S. changed licensing rules for chipmaking tool shipments to China. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose about 4%. Investors are watching for further export-rule updates and Lam’s next earnings date, expected in late January or early February.
3 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slides after New Year kickoff; jobs data and dividend date in focus

Mastercard stock slides after New Year kickoff; jobs data and dividend date in focus

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 rose above average as Treasury yields climbed and investors reset positions for 2026. The stock underperformed the broader U.S. market, with traders eyeing upcoming economic data, Mastercard’s Jan. 9 dividend record date, and late-January earnings.
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Stock Market Today

  • 2 Top Growth Stocks: Luckin Coffee and Mama's Creations Show Strong Potential
    April 13, 2026, 1:38 PM EDT. Investors seeking growth stocks should consider Luckin Coffee and Mama's Creations. Despite its 2019 accounting scandal and Nasdaq delisting, Luckin Coffee reported a 32.9% rise in fourth-quarter revenue to $1.82 billion, expanding in China and internationally. Trading 36% below its all-time high, Luckin's stock offers upside potential, especially with plans to relist on Nasdaq. Meanwhile, Mama's Creations has surged 419% in five years, supplying packaged Italian-style foods to major retailers like Walmart and Costco. Its strong distribution and rising consumer demand amid inflation suggest room for further gains. Both companies highlight opportunities for investors aiming to beat average market returns.

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Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push

Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push

13 April 2026
Marvell Technology shares rose 2.1% to $131.22 Monday, hitting a record after Nvidia’s $2 billion investment and renewed optimism over Amazon’s AI chip business. The stock earlier touched $135.18. Barclays upgraded Marvell and raised its price target to $150, citing surging demand for optical products in AI data centers. Nvidia and Marvell plan to link custom chips for Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion platform.
Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets

Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets

13 April 2026
Intel shares climbed $2.09 to $64.47 by late morning Monday, extending a rally that has added over $100 billion in value across eight sessions. The surge follows a raised price target, new deals with Google and Elon Musk’s Terafab, and Intel’s $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo’s Fab 34 stake. The stock is up 69% in 2026 after an 84% gain last year. Intel reports first-quarter results April 23.
Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk

Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk

13 April 2026
Nebius Group shares climbed 7.4% to $155.74 by midday Monday after Bank of America raised its price target to $175, despite Freedom Capital Markets downgrading the stock to Hold. The Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure firm recently secured a five-year deal with Meta worth up to $27 billion and holds over $40 billion in supply contracts with Microsoft and Meta. Nebius also closed $4.34 billion in convertible debt and sold $2 billion in warrants to Nvidia.
Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old

Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old

13 April 2026
Salesforce faced renewed attention after reports of stake reductions by Choreo LLC and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, based on SEC filings from January that reflected year-end positions. Choreo held 27,733 shares and Sumitomo Mitsui 2,478,864 shares as of December 31. The reported cuts amounted to about 35% and 8.6%, respectively. Salesforce shares rose 3.4% Monday, while broader software stocks remain down for the year.
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