Today: 25 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips in after-hours as year-end trading thins out

Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips in after-hours as year-end trading thins out

Caterpillar shares fell 0.7% to $578.61 in after-hours trading Monday after a volatile session. CEO Joe Creed reported receiving 26 cash-settled phantom stock units under a deferred compensation plan, according to a regulatory filing. Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower as investors rotated out of large tech stocks ahead of year-end. Cummins and United Rentals also slipped after hours, while Deere edged higher.
Citigroup stock drops late as Citi flags $1.2 billion Q4 hit on Russia exit

Citigroup stock drops late as Citi flags $1.2 billion Q4 hit on Russia exit

Citigroup shares fell 1.9% to $118.13 Monday after the bank disclosed a plan to sell its remaining Russia unit, expecting a $1.2 billion pre-tax loss in the fourth quarter. The sale, approved by Citi’s board, is expected to close in the first half of 2026. The loss will be recorded as a reduction in “Other Revenue.” Investors await Citi’s Jan. 14 earnings and details on the Russia exit.
30 December 2025
Arby’s quietly closes more locations as fast-food chains retrench into 2026

Arby’s quietly closes more locations as fast-food chains retrench into 2026

Arby’s has closed at least 14 U.S. restaurants in 2025, with shutdowns reported in California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington. The company has not released a full list of affected locations. Rising food, labor, and rent costs are pressuring fast-food chains to trim underperforming stores. Closures have been confirmed in cities including Memphis, Fresno, and North Charleston.
30 December 2025
IREN stock drops after hours as bitcoin eases and tech pullback cools year-end trade

IREN stock drops after hours as bitcoin eases and tech pullback cools year-end trade

IREN Limited shares dropped 2.3% in after-hours trading Monday, settling at $39.41 after ranging between $38.55 and $42.25. Bitcoin slipped 0.6% to about $87,147, pressuring crypto-linked stocks; Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, and Coinbase all fell in late trading. The S&P 500 lost 0.35% and the Nasdaq slid 0.50%. No new company-specific news was reported for IREN.
Goldman Sachs stock drops after hours as year-end pullback hits banks — what investors watch next

Goldman Sachs stock drops after hours as year-end pullback hits banks — what investors watch next

Goldman Sachs shares fell 1.6% to $892.18 in after-hours trading Monday, extending losses from the regular session. U.S. stocks closed lower as Treasury yields slipped, with the Dow down 0.51% and the S&P 500 off 0.35%. Trading volume was light ahead of year-end. The New York Fed reported $25.95 billion drawn from its standing repo facility.
30 December 2025
AST SpaceMobile stock today: ASTS ticks up after hours on AT&T satellite beta update, insider buy filing

AST SpaceMobile stock today: ASTS ticks up after hours on AT&T satellite beta update, insider buy filing

AST SpaceMobile shares closed at $71.47, down 0.7% Monday, then rose about 0.7% after hours. AT&T said it plans a beta satellite-to-cell service in early 2026 and brought a fourth ground gateway online. Director Keith Larson bought 625 shares at $80 last week under a pre-arranged plan, according to an SEC filing. AST reported $1.2 billion in cash at the end of September.
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock slips after hours as UnitedHealthcare delays remote monitoring policy

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock slips after hours as UnitedHealthcare delays remote monitoring policy

UnitedHealth Group shares slipped 0.9% to $328.94 in after-hours trading Monday after its UnitedHealthcare unit postponed a policy tightening reimbursement for remote physiologic monitoring. The move follows scrutiny of remote monitoring costs and billing practices. A federal judge in Idaho also granted UnitedHealthcare a preliminary injunction blocking state enforcement of certain Medicare Advantage marketing rules.
30 December 2025
Intel stock rises after Nvidia closes $5 billion share purchase — what’s next for INTC

Intel stock rises after Nvidia closes $5 billion share purchase — what’s next for INTC

Intel shares rose 1.3% to $36.68 in after-hours trading after the company disclosed it sold 214.8 million new shares to Nvidia for $5 billion in cash. The private placement closed after U.S. antitrust clearance. Nvidia paid $23.28 per share, well below Intel’s current price. Traders are watching for updates on joint chip products and Intel’s next earnings outlook.
CoreWeave stock slips after-hours as year-end trading thins and AI-infra nerves linger

CoreWeave stock slips after-hours as year-end trading thins and AI-infra nerves linger

CoreWeave shares fell 1.9% to $74.92 in after-hours trading Monday, following a volatile session and lighter-than-usual volume. No new company news was reported, with investors watching funding costs, data center buildout execution, and recent insider selling disclosures. The stock traded between $73.03 and $77.75 during the day. The next earnings update is expected in mid-February.
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Stock Market Today

  • Stock Market Holds Firm Amid Middle East Conflict on Strong Earnings Outlook
    April 24, 2026, 6:21 PM EDT. Despite a Middle East war and a sharp 60% spike in oil prices pushing gas over $4 a gallon, the S&P 500 fell just 9% from recent highs without a single 2% daily drop. This resilience puzzles many given ongoing geopolitical risks and energy market instability. Experts attribute this stability primarily to accelerating corporate earnings forecasts, which have bolstered investor confidence. Recent data shows prices dipped modestly, but valuations plunged due to improving fundamentals, especially in major sectors. While the market remains volatile and sensitive to various factors, the current strength in earnings estimates helps explain why the stock market's reaction appears orderly and sensible despite external shocks. Long-term risks remain if conflicts persist, but so far, earnings expectations have anchored market optimism.

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VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

25 April 2026
RESTON, Virginia, April 24, 2026, 18:07 EDT VeriSign Inc. shares fell Friday after the internet infrastructure company reported higher first-quarter profit and revenue, raised parts of its 2026 outlook and said it would lift the wholesale price of .com domain names later this year. The stock ended down 2.8% at $269.20, underperforming a firmer S&P 500 session. (MarketWatch) The move matters because VeriSign sits at a narrow but important point in the internet economy: it runs the core registry for .com and .net, the systems that help translate website names into internet addresses. Its results are often read as a
OneMedNet Stock Tops $1 After $1.5 Million Insider Buying and Palantir Data Launch

OneMedNet Stock Tops $1 After $1.5 Million Insider Buying and Palantir Data Launch

25 April 2026
OneMedNet shares climbed to $1.10 Friday after insider filings showed $1.5 million in new commitments from executives and directors. The gains come after Nasdaq warned the company on April 14 it risked delisting for trading below $1 for 30 days. Chief Medical Officer Jeffrey Yu and director Thomas Kosasa disclosed major share purchases. Trading volume topped 11.6 million shares.
Corning Incorporated Just Opened a Financing Door After Its AI Stock Surge

Corning Incorporated Just Opened a Financing Door After Its AI Stock Surge

25 April 2026
Corning filed an automatic shelf registration late Friday, allowing it to offer debt and equity securities in the future. The move comes as GLW shares hit $179.08 intraday before closing at $175.89, ahead of its April 28 earnings call. The filing did not specify an offering size. Corning has recently secured a multi-billion dollar fiber-optic deal with Meta Platforms and plans to expand capacity in North Carolina.
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