Today: 24 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Hooters’ bankruptcy comeback: iconic uniforms change and a simpler menu rolls out

Hooters’ bankruptcy comeback: iconic uniforms change and a simpler menu rolls out

Hooters is introducing new uniforms and a simplified menu after a founder-led group took control following Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The group finalized its acquisition of Hooters of America on Oct. 31 and now owns about 140 of 198 U.S. locations. The company filed for bankruptcy in March to address $376 million in debt. The revamp focuses on a “beachy” image and fresher menu items.
1 January 2026
Shopify stock dips as year-end trading turns defensive; rates back in focus for SHOP

Shopify stock dips as year-end trading turns defensive; rates back in focus for SHOP

Shopify shares fell 1.7% to $160.97 in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing about 12% below their 52-week high as investors reduced exposure ahead of the New Year’s holiday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.74%, while Treasury yields rose after a labor report. Amazon slipped 0.7%; Etsy and Wix gained. Shopify’s next earnings report will focus on holiday-quarter revenue and costs tied to AI and marketing.
1 January 2026
Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Alphabet ended 2025 up 66%, its strongest annual gain since 2009, driven by investor enthusiasm for new AI-powered search features. Citizens JMP raised its price target on Alphabet to $385. U.S. stocks posted double-digit gains for the year, led by AI-linked tech names. Novavax shares fell 1.47% Tuesday, closing at $6.72, about 42% below their 52-week high.
Disney (DIS) stock slips after-hours as DOJ child-privacy settlement and ‘Zootopia 2’ record hit headlines

Disney (DIS) stock slips after-hours as DOJ child-privacy settlement and ‘Zootopia 2’ record hit headlines

Disney shares dropped 0.9% to $113.77 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a federal court ordered the company to pay $10 million for violating children’s privacy rules on YouTube. Separately, Disney’s “Zootopia 2” became its highest-grossing animated film, earning $1.46 billion worldwide. U.S. markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday.
1 January 2026
Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after-hours into year-end as traders trim storage winners

Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after-hours into year-end as traders trim storage winners

Western Digital shares fell 2.2% to $172.27 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking broader tech weakness and year-end portfolio moves. The stock, a key indicator for data-center demand, swung between $171.28 and $177.46 during the day. Investors await the company’s next quarterly update for signals on margins and demand for AI-related storage. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) slips after hours as CEO pay filing and Wedbush’s $600 target hit year-end tape

CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) slips after hours as CEO pay filing and Wedbush’s $600 target hit year-end tape

CrowdStrike shares fell 1.5% after hours to $468.76 following disclosure of a new performance-based equity award for CEO George Kurtz, tied to S&P 500-relative returns through 2028. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush reiterated a $600 price target, calling CrowdStrike a key AI-linked cybersecurity play for 2026. Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Fortinet also traded lower late Wednesday. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
Lumentum stock slips in year-end trade; investors look to February results for next catalyst

Lumentum stock slips in year-end trade; investors look to February results for next catalyst

Lumentum Holdings closed down 0.7% at $368.59 Wednesday, then rose 0.06% after hours. The drop followed a broader year-end slide in U.S. stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both off about 0.7%. Shares traded between $367.12 and $379.27 on volume of 1.58 million. Investors now await early-January macro data and Lumentum’s next earnings window in February.
ServiceNow (NOW) stock slips after hours as CEO contract change nears and $7.75B Armis deal stays in focus

ServiceNow (NOW) stock slips after hours as CEO contract change nears and $7.75B Armis deal stays in focus

ServiceNow shares slipped 0.7% to $153.19 in after-hours trading Wednesday. A regulatory filing showed CEO Bill McDermott’s contract was amended to allow CEO, co-CEO, or chairman roles through at least 2030. Investors are weighing ServiceNow’s planned $7.75 billion cash acquisition of cybersecurity firm Armis, expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Bank of America stock today: BAC slips after-hours as year-end selling and rate focus set up January catalysts

Bank of America stock today: BAC slips after-hours as year-end selling and rate focus set up January catalysts

Bank of America shares slipped 0.5% to $55 in after-hours trading Wednesday as U.S. stocks closed lower on the year’s final session. Initial jobless claims fell to 199,000, pushing Treasury yields higher. Markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday. Investors await Bank of America’s Jan. 14 earnings and the Fed’s Jan. 28 policy decision.
1 January 2026
Sidus Space stock swings after-hours as $16.2 mln share sale and new 13G stake keep SIDU in focus

Sidus Space stock swings after-hours as $16.2 mln share sale and new 13G stake keep SIDU in focus

Sidus Space shares closed up 31.9% at $3.52 on Wednesday before falling 10.8% in after-hours trading. The company completed a $16.2 million direct stock offering at $1.50 per share this week. A Schedule 13G filing showed CVI Investments and Heights Capital now hold a 7.4% stake. Trading volume topped 168 million shares as the stock ranged from $2.48 to $4.20.
1 January 2026
Salesforce stock slips after-hours to end 2025 as focus turns to Agentforce AI and Feb. 25 earnings

Salesforce stock slips after-hours to end 2025 as focus turns to Agentforce AI and Feb. 25 earnings

Salesforce shares slipped 0.4% to $264.91 in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing out 2025 on a quiet note as tech stocks dragged Wall Street lower. Agentforce, the company’s AI product, posted a 330% jump in annual recurring revenue to $540 million, Yahoo Finance reported. Investors await Salesforce’s next earnings report on Feb. 25, 2026.
Pfizer stock dips after-hours as 2026 drug price hike list puts PFE in the spotlight

Pfizer stock dips after-hours as 2026 drug price hike list puts PFE in the spotlight

Pfizer shares fell 0.4% to $24.90 in after-hours trading after reports the company will lead U.S. drug list-price increases in 2026, including a 15% hike for its COVID vaccine. Healthcare data show Pfizer plans about 80 price increases, as drugmakers prepare for the annual January price reset under political scrutiny. Investors await further pricing updates and Pfizer’s February earnings call.
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  • Oil Prices Rise on Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Closure
    April 23, 2026, 10:25 PM EDT. Oil prices climbed as concerns over the Iran conflict and continued closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz kept markets on edge. Brent crude rose 1.25% to $105.38 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 1.14% to $96.96. Despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump, naval blockades have disrupted shipments. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, remains closed, curbing about 20 million barrels daily and raising fears of escalating economic costs and military conflict. The International Energy Agency warned this represents the largest energy security threat in history, urging governments to enhance energy resilience.

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Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

24 April 2026
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

24 April 2026
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

24 April 2026
MaxLinear forecast second-quarter revenue of $160 million to $170 million, well above Wall Street’s estimate of $137.1 million. First-quarter revenue rose 43% to $137.2 million, driven by demand for optical products in AI data centers. Shares surged over 23% to $42.47 in after-hours trading. Infrastructure revenue jumped 136% from a year earlier, becoming the company’s largest segment.
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