Today: 17 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.

Oracle stock today: ORCL edges higher to start 2026 as AI spending stays in focus

Oracle stock today: ORCL edges higher to start 2026 as AI spending stays in focus

Oracle shares closed up 0.4% at $195.71 on Friday, outperforming several software peers as the S&P 500 and Dow posted modest gains. The company’s stock remains about 43% below its 52-week high. Investors continue to weigh strong AI-driven cloud demand against Oracle’s heavy spending on new data centers. The next $0.50 dividend is payable Jan. 23 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 9.
3 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock today: LLY ticks higher as drug-price resets and a fresh upgrade sharpen focus

Eli Lilly stock today: LLY ticks higher as drug-price resets and a fresh upgrade sharpen focus

Eli Lilly shares closed up 0.53% at $1,080.36 Friday, then slipped 0.17% after hours. Drug pricing remains in focus as list-price resets and Medicare negotiations begin the year. Zacks upgraded Lilly to “strong-buy” and Reuters reported a 40% list-price cut for Jardiance. CEO David Ricks will speak at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 13.
3 January 2026
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AppLovin stock today: APP’s 8% drop extends a seven-day slide — what Wall Street watches next

AppLovin stock today: APP’s 8% drop extends a seven-day slide — what Wall Street watches next

AppLovin shares dropped 8.2% to $618.32 on Friday, marking the company’s first 2026 session and extending a decline from December’s record high. The fall outpaced other ad-tech stocks, which were mostly steady. The stock closed below its 50-day moving average, with options traders pricing in high volatility ahead. Zacks upgraded the stock to “strong-buy” despite the pullback.
3 January 2026
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Intel stock (INTC) jumps nearly 7% as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what’s next

Intel stock (INTC) jumps nearly 7% as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what’s next

Intel shares rose 6.7% to $39.38 Friday, leading gains among chipmakers as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 4%. Trading volume for Intel reached about 95.4 million shares. The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher, while the Nasdaq was flat. Policy risk remained in focus after President Trump blocked a China-linked Emcore deal on national security grounds.
3 January 2026
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Broadcom stock edges up as chip shares rally to start 2026; AI valuations back in focus

Broadcom stock edges up as chip shares rally to start 2026; AI valuations back in focus

Broadcom shares rose 0.44% to $347.62 Friday, trailing a 4% jump in the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index. Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia outpaced Broadcom, gaining 4.35% and 1.26% respectively. The Dow climbed 0.66%, the S&P 500 added 0.19%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Broadcom closed about 16% below its 52-week high after warning of margin pressure from AI product sales in December.
3 January 2026
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Meta stock slips to start 2026 as rates rise; traders eye earnings timing

Meta stock slips to start 2026 as rates rise; traders eye earnings timing

Meta Platforms shares fell 1.4% to $650.41 on Friday, marking a second straight drop as Treasury yields climbed and U.S. stocks closed mixed. Trading volume was about 13.7 million shares, below the 50-day average. The 10-year Treasury yield ended near 4.19%. Investors are awaiting next week’s U.S. labor data and Meta’s earnings date.
3 January 2026
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Palantir stock tumbles 5.6% to start 2026 as pricey AI names face a reality check

Palantir stock tumbles 5.6% to start 2026 as pricey AI names face a reality check

Palantir Technologies shares fell 5.6% to $167.86 Friday, dropping below key technical levels as chipmakers rallied and the Nasdaq edged down 0.03%. The stock traded between $182.93 and $166.38 on heavy volume. Investors shifted out of high-valuation growth names ahead of next week’s U.S. jobs data. Palantir’s decline came despite recent strong revenue guidance tied to AI demand.
3 January 2026
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Tesla stock slides after Q4 deliveries report as BYD overtakes — what’s next for TSLA

Tesla stock slides after Q4 deliveries report as BYD overtakes — what’s next for TSLA

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $438.07 Friday after reporting fourth-quarter deliveries of 418,227 vehicles, down over 8% for the year. China’s BYD overtook Tesla in 2025 with 2.26 million EV sales. Tesla deployed a record 14.2 GWh of energy storage in the quarter. Investors await the Jan. 28 earnings report for revenue, margins, and 2026 outlook.
3 January 2026
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Apple stock today slips to start 2026 as Raymond James flags valuation; what investors watch next

Apple stock today slips to start 2026 as Raymond James flags valuation; what investors watch next

Apple shares closed down 0.3% at $271.01 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500 after Raymond James resumed coverage with a neutral rating, citing valuation concerns. The firm estimated tariffs could cut Apple’s December-quarter revenue by $1.4 billion. Apple named Ben Borders as principal accounting officer, replacing Chris Kondo. Reports said Vision Pro sales remain sluggish, with IDC estimating 45,000 units sold last quarter.
3 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides on Brazil antitrust probe into cloud licensing — what investors watch next

Microsoft stock slides on Brazil antitrust probe into cloud licensing — what investors watch next

Microsoft shares fell 2.21% to $472.94 on Friday after Brazil’s antitrust regulator CADE opened an investigation into its corporate software and cloud practices. The probe follows a UK report alleging Microsoft’s licensing policies harm rivals like Amazon and Google. U.S. markets are closed Saturday. Investors await the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report for macro signals.
3 January 2026
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Nvidia stock today: NVDA closes higher as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what investors watch next week

Nvidia stock today: NVDA closes higher as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what investors watch next week

Nvidia shares closed up 1.2% at $188.85 Friday, leading gains among U.S. chipmakers as the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 4%. An SEC filing showed Nvidia officer Donald Robertson filed to sell up to 80,000 shares under a prearranged plan. Investors are watching for Nvidia’s CES appearance Jan. 5 and key U.S. jobs data next week.
3 January 2026
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Shopify stock slides after Canadian court order in CRA data dispute

Shopify stock slides after Canadian court order in CRA data dispute

Shopify shares fell 2.3% to $157.20 Friday after a Canadian appeals court ordered the company to retain data sought by the Canada Revenue Agency in a tax dispute. The CRA has requested six years of merchant data, citing compliance concerns. U.S. stocks ended mixed as Treasury yields rose. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation reports for signals on interest rates.
3 January 2026
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  • CRCL Stock Dips on $280M Crypto Hack Lawsuit Impact
    April 17, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT. Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares slipped about 1% in premarket trading following news of a class action lawsuit tied to a $280 million crypto hack. The April 1 Drift Protocol exploit on the Solana blockchain involved attackers using Circle's infrastructure to move stolen USDC stablecoin funds, prompting allegations Circle failed to freeze assets despite having the capability. The lawsuit claims Circle's cross-chain transfer system facilitated over 100 illicit transactions between Solana and Ethereum. Drift Protocol's total locked value plunged from $550 million to under $250 million post-attack, and the DRIFT token fell over 40%. Investors are cautious amid potential financial and reputational risks for Circle, with broader regulatory scrutiny likely in the stablecoin sector.

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Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

17 April 2026
Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

17 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.18% to 10,570.49 on Friday, trailing gains in Paris and Frankfurt as investors grew cautious ahead of Iran conflict talks. Workspace shares plunged 14% after warning of lower 2027 profits. Tesco, easyJet, and Dunelm flagged pressure from the conflict and consumer pullback. Brent crude hovered near $98, supporting oil stocks but keeping broader sentiment fragile.
US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

17 April 2026
U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
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