Today: 23 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.

Stock market today: Dow steadies as chip stocks jump, Tesla drops in Wall Street’s 2026 opener

Stock market today: Dow steadies as chip stocks jump, Tesla drops in Wall Street’s 2026 opener

Nvidia and Micron surged, with chips leading U.S. stocks in early 2026 trading, while Tesla fell 2.4% after reporting a second straight annual delivery drop and losing its EV sales lead to BYD. The Dow rose 0.1%, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped. Investors watched for jobs and inflation data due next week. Wayfair and RH jumped after Trump delayed furniture tariffs.
2 January 2026
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P&G stock drops today: Procter & Gamble slides as investors look to new CEO, next earnings

P&G stock drops today: Procter & Gamble slides as investors look to new CEO, next earnings

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1.2% to $141.59 in early afternoon trading Friday, underperforming a flat consumer-staples sector. The stock traded between $141.28 and $143.75 on volume of about 3.5 million shares. Investors are awaiting P&G’s Jan. 22 earnings call and upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data. Shailesh Jejurikar became CEO on Jan. 1, succeeding Jon Moeller.
2 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock today: CRWD slides as cybersecurity sector lags Wall Street

CrowdStrike stock today: CRWD slides as cybersecurity sector lags Wall Street

CrowdStrike shares dropped 3.6% to $451.74 in midday New York trading Friday, leading declines among cybersecurity stocks as the sector pulled back to start 2026. Zscaler and SentinelOne each fell over 4%, while the Global X Cybersecurity ETF lost about 2.2%. Broader U.S. stocks were mixed. Investors are watching for U.S. economic data and signals on Federal Reserve policy.
2 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock pops in first 2026 session — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

GE Aerospace stock pops in first 2026 session — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

GE Aerospace shares rose 2.1% to $314.62 in midday New York trading Friday, after opening at $309.75 and reaching $316.80. Volume was about 1.7 million shares. The move follows an 84% surge in 2025 and comes ahead of GE’s Jan. 22 earnings webcast and a 36-cent dividend due Jan. 26. Broader U.S. stocks also advanced, with technology and industrial shares leading gains.
2 January 2026
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Qualcomm stock rises today as chip rally lifts QCOM ahead of CES and Feb. earnings

Qualcomm stock rises today as chip rally lifts QCOM ahead of CES and Feb. earnings

Qualcomm shares rose 1.3% to $173.26 in midday New York trading Friday, as semiconductor stocks outperformed broader tech. The iShares Semiconductor ETF gained 3.6%, while the Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.3%. Traders are watching next week’s CES and Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings call for signals on chip demand and guidance. About 2.1 million Qualcomm shares changed hands by midday.
2 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock drops more than 3% today as software shares slide; jobs report in focus

ServiceNow (NOW) stock drops more than 3% today as software shares slide; jobs report in focus

ServiceNow Inc. shares dropped 3.3% to $148.10 in midday Friday trading, underperforming a flat broader market. About 4.6 million shares changed hands as software stocks lagged, with the sector ETF IGV down 2.4%. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on interest rates. ServiceNow recently agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for $7.75 billion in cash.
2 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 3% as grid-buildout trade regains focus heading into dividend date

GE Vernova stock jumps 3% as grid-buildout trade regains focus heading into dividend date

GE Vernova shares climbed 3.3% to $675.14 Friday, outperforming a mixed U.S. market after the New Year holiday. The company will trade ex-dividend Jan. 5 for its doubled $0.50 quarterly payout, payable Feb. 2. GE Vernova recently forecast 2026 revenue of up to $42 billion and record gas turbine orders through 2028. The stock hit a record high after its December outlook.
2 January 2026
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INBS stock drops today as Intelligent Bio Solutions’ $10M private placement puts dilution in focus

INBS stock drops today as Intelligent Bio Solutions’ $10M private placement puts dilution in focus

Intelligent Bio Solutions shares fell 12.1% to $8.38 in late morning trading after announcing a $10 million private placement with two tranches of warrants. The deal, priced at $4.35 per share and warrant, follows a manufacturing partnership with Syrma Johari MedTech aimed at cutting costs and boosting margins ahead of a planned 2026 U.S. launch.
2 January 2026
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SoFi stock jumps today after earnings date update; what SOFI investors watch next

SoFi stock jumps today after earnings date update; what SOFI investors watch next

SoFi shares rose 3.7% to $27.16 in midday New York trading Friday after the company set Jan. 30 for its fourth-quarter and full-year results. About 25.5 million shares traded as investors positioned for updates on loan growth and credit trends. The stock moved between $25.80 and $27.17 during the session. Broader U.S. markets opened 2026 higher, led by large-cap tech gains.
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Stock Market Today

  • Young Investors Fuel Surge in Stocks and Shares ISAs with Focus on Diversified Funds
    April 23, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT. Young investors are significantly increasing the use of Stocks and Shares ISAs, with a 27% rise in new accounts and a 75% surge in average deposits during the 2024/25 tax year, according to Moneybox. Around 21% of new ISAs were opened by under-25s, and 27% by those aged 25-30. The trend is driven by low-cost, app-based platforms offering automated and hands-off investing options. Popular choices include global index funds and diversified portfolios like the Fidelity Index World fund and Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF. Vanguard highlights that younger investors leverage their time advantage to pursue higher equity exposure, focusing on growth through long-term compounding rather than wealth preservation.

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Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings

Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings

23 April 2026
Alphabet Class A shares traded near $340 Thursday morning, valuing the company at about $4.1 trillion after Google unveiled new enterprise AI software and custom chips at its Cloud Next event. The announcements come days before Alphabet reports first-quarter earnings on April 29, with investors watching for signs that heavy AI and cloud spending will drive revenue growth.
FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears

FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears

23 April 2026
FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities will file a three-year rate plan with state regulators by May 22, seeking to fund $800 million annually in grid upgrades and $83 million for tree trimming. The plan would raise monthly bills for typical 1,000-kWh households by $4.26 to $5.30 if approved. The filing follows recent rate cases by AES Ohio and AEP Ohio under the new House Bill 15 regime.
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