Today: 23 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

UiPath stock set for Jan. 2 open after CEO share sale, S&P MidCap 400 entry looms (PATH)

UiPath stock set for Jan. 2 open after CEO share sale, S&P MidCap 400 entry looms (PATH)

UiPath shares closed at $16.39, down 1.7% on Dec. 31, after CEO Daniel Dines sold 90,000 shares for about $1.5 million under a pre-set plan, a filing showed. The company is set to join the S&P MidCap 400 before Friday’s open, replacing Synovus Financial. Shares last traded at $16.34 after hours. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock ends 2025 lower after SuperBlade liquid-cooling push — what investors watch next

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock ends 2025 lower after SuperBlade liquid-cooling push — what investors watch next

Super Micro Computer shares closed down 1.28% at $29.27 on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025. The company introduced a new 6U SuperBlade system using Intel Xeon 6900-series chips and liquid cooling. Supermicro projected fiscal Q2 net sales of $10–11 billion and fiscal 2026 sales of at least $36 billion. Its last quarterly report missed estimates after a major customer delayed deliveries.
Ford stock closes 2025 at $13.12 as Wall Street slips; what investors watch next for NYSE:F

Ford stock closes 2025 at $13.12 as Wall Street slips; what investors watch next for NYSE:F

Ford shares closed down 0.83% at $13.12 in the final U.S. trading session of 2025, mirroring declines in GM and Tesla as the S&P 500 fell 0.74%. Ford enters 2026 after a $19.5 billion EV writedown and will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 10. U.S. markets are closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day, reopening Jan. 2. Investors await the next Federal Reserve policy meeting on Jan. 27–28.
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DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

Trump Media & Technology Group shares closed up 5.4% at $13.25 on Dec. 31 after announcing a plan to distribute a new digital token to shareholders via Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain. The company also launched five Truth Social-branded ETFs on the NYSE under its Truth.Fi brand. U.S. markets were closed Jan. 1 for the holiday. More details on the token plan are expected in the new year.
SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi Technologies shares closed down 1.4% at $26.18 on Wednesday, trading between $26.08 and $26.90 as about 34 million shares changed hands. The S&P 500 slipped 0.74% and the Nasdaq lost 0.76% in light holiday-week volume. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.163% after a drop in weekly jobless claims. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines shares closed unchanged at $15.33 in the final 2025 session, with about 27.7 million shares traded. Oil prices ended the year down nearly 20%, with Brent at $60.85 a barrel and WTI at $57.42. U.S. stock markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Investors await Friday’s economic data and American’s next earnings update.
Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital shares rose 1.8% to $24.52 on Dec. 31 after analysts reiterated bullish ratings ahead of next week’s earnings. The company signed a preliminary deal to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied Digital retaining 97% ownership. Earnings are due Jan. 7, with estimates calling for a 10-cent loss per share on $87.5 million revenue.
MARA stock slides into 2026 after share-plan filing as bitcoin steadies near $88,000

MARA stock slides into 2026 after share-plan filing as bitcoin steadies near $88,000

MARA Holdings shares fell 3.6% to $8.98 in the final U.S. session of 2025, trading between $8.96 and $9.40. A Dec. 30 filing showed MARA registered 33 million more shares for its equity plan, raising the pool to 63 million. Bitcoin rose 1% to $88,666 but was set for its first annual loss since 2022. Other bitcoin miners, including Riot Platforms and CleanSpark, also closed lower.
BMNR stock slips into New Year holiday as report flags South Korean retail buying despite 80% drop

BMNR stock slips into New Year holiday as report flags South Korean retail buying despite 80% drop

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 2.06% to $27.15 on Dec. 31, with trading volume near 33.9 million. South Korean retail traders continued buying despite an 80% drop from July highs, CoinDesk reported. The company is urging shareholders to vote ahead of its Jan. 15 annual meeting in Las Vegas, circulating text-message scripts, according to an SEC filing.
PSLV stock slides 6% as silver selloff bites — what to watch before Friday’s reopen

PSLV stock slides 6% as silver selloff bites — what to watch before Friday’s reopen

Sprott Physical Silver Trust units fell 6.2% to $23.65 at Wednesday’s close, tracking a 7.1% drop in spot silver. The fund ended at a 3.8% discount to net asset value, with 210.7 million ounces of silver held. CME Group raised futures margin requirements for the second time in a week after volatile trading. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for the holiday.
BigBear.ai stock: $250 million Ask Sage deal closes as markets shut for New Year’s Day

BigBear.ai stock: $250 million Ask Sage deal closes as markets shut for New Year’s Day

BigBear.ai said it closed its $250 million cash acquisition of Ask Sage after markets shut Dec. 31. BBAI shares last traded at $5.40, down 1.7%, with U.S. markets closed for New Year’s Day. The company expects Ask Sage to add $25 million in annual recurring revenue in 2025. Investors are watching for integration signals as markets reopen Friday.
China’s 55% beef tariff hits Australia as China caps imports for 2026

China’s 55% beef tariff hits Australia as China caps imports for 2026

China imposed a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding new quotas from Jan. 1, 2026, affecting Australia, Brazil, and the U.S. Australia’s beef exports to China could drop by a third, costing the sector about $1 billion, according to industry groups. The three-year safeguard system sets a 2026 quota of 205,000 metric tons for Australia. Beijing said the move aims to protect its domestic industry.
Boeing’s $2.04 billion B-52 engine upgrade contract puts Port San Antonio in the spotlight

Boeing’s $2.04 billion B-52 engine upgrade contract puts Port San Antonio in the spotlight

Boeing secured a $2.04 billion U.S. Air Force contract to integrate and test new engines on two B-52 bombers, with work at Port San Antonio and three other sites. The project, part of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, is scheduled to finish by May 31, 2033. Initial funding of $35.8 million will support research and testing in fiscal 2026.
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Stock Market Today

  • Pitney Bowes (PBI) Upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 Buy on Rising Earnings Forecasts
    April 23, 2026, 1:35 PM EDT. Pitney Bowes (PBI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) driven by an upward revision in earnings estimates, highlighting improved expectations for the company's future profits. The Zacks Rank system, which reflects changes in consensus earnings per share (EPS) estimates from analysts, correlates strongly with near-term stock price movements. Institutional investors often adjust valuations based on these earnings revisions, influencing stock price trends. Pitney Bowes' anticipated EPS of $1.52 for fiscal 2026 underlines positive business momentum. The upgrade suggests investors may see buying opportunities as earnings outlooks improve, reinforcing the value of tracking earnings estimate revisions in stock selection.

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Arm, Caterpillar Stocks Jump as AI Trade Spreads Beyond Nvidia

Arm, Caterpillar Stocks Jump as AI Trade Spreads Beyond Nvidia

23 April 2026
NEW YORK, April 23, 2026, 13:26 EDT Arm Holdings and Caterpillar were in focus on Thursday as investors pushed beyond the usual megacap AI winners and into companies tied to data-center expansion. Arm rose 5.4% and Caterpillar added 4.2% in afternoon trade. The move was mirrored in a run of market lists. Zacks highlighted Arm, Apple, Nvidia and Meta on Thursday, an Investors Business Daily update late Wednesday added Arm to its IBD 50, and a separate CNBC note said an industrial company tied to the AI buildout was breaking out. Arm outperformed the other Zacks names, with Apple nearly
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Stall Near Records as Oil Above $100 Clouds Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Stall Near Records as Oil Above $100 Clouds Wall Street

23 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped from record highs by late morning Thursday, with the Dow down 99.59 points, or 0.20%. Brent crude traded above $103 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persisted. IBM, Tesla, and Lockheed Martin fell after earnings, while Texas Instruments surged 18.4%. Weekly U.S. jobless claims rose to 214,000; business activity expanded but inflation pressures remained.
IREN Stock Jumps as AI Cloud Bet Meets $6 Billion Dilution Test

IREN Stock Jumps as AI Cloud Bet Meets $6 Billion Dilution Test

23 April 2026
IREN shares jumped 7.3% to $51.94 in New York Thursday amid debate over its shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company plans to deploy 150,000 Nvidia GPUs by late 2026 and reported $2.8 billion in cash as of January. AI cloud revenue remains small compared to bitcoin mining, with $17.3 million last quarter. IREN can sell up to $6 billion in stock under a new SEC filing.
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