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.

Eli Lilly stock today: LLY inches up as weight-loss pill pricing, insider filing keep spotlight on obesity drugs

Eli Lilly stock today: LLY inches up as weight-loss pill pricing, insider filing keep spotlight on obesity drugs

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.2% to $1,078.73 in after-hours trading Monday, with 1.64 million shares traded. Lilly Endowment Inc. disclosed the sale of 2,629 shares at $1,085.17 each, retaining over 92 million shares. Investors focused on obesity drug pricing, with Lilly and Novo Nordisk preparing pill versions and shifting to telehealth and direct-to-consumer sales. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% and the Nasdaq lost 0.5%.
Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Needham cuts target on weak crypto volumes

Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Needham cuts target on weak crypto volumes

Coinbase shares fell 1.3% to $233.77 in after-hours trading Monday after Needham cut its price target to $290 from $400, citing muted crypto trading volumes. Bitcoin hovered near $87,200, down 0.4%. Other crypto stocks, including Robinhood and Marathon Digital, also declined. Investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes and jobless claims data.
Netflix stock slips after hours as tech cools into year-end; Warner deal, earnings in focus

Netflix stock slips after hours as tech cools into year-end; Warner deal, earnings in focus

Netflix shares slipped 0.3% to $94.15 in after-hours trading Monday. The move follows a quiet session as investors watch for updates on Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming business. The transaction is expected to close after Warner spins off its global networks unit in Q3 2026. Netflix will report fourth-quarter earnings on January 20, 2026.
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Robinhood (HOOD) slips after-hours as Needham trims target, flags weak crypto volumes

Robinhood (HOOD) slips after-hours as Needham trims target, flags weak crypto volumes

Robinhood shares fell 0.6% to $117.43 in after-hours trading Monday after Needham lowered its price target to $135, citing continued weakness in crypto trading volumes. Bitcoin slipped 0.6% to $87,016, and Coinbase dropped 1.3%. Wall Street’s main indexes also closed lower on light holiday-week volume. Investors await Robinhood’s next trading update for direction.
29 December 2025
Silver price today: SLV sinks after-hours as margin hike fuels sharp metal selloff

Silver price today: SLV sinks after-hours as margin hike fuels sharp metal selloff

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell 7.1% to $66.01 and abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) dropped 7.2% to $69.33 in after-hours trading Monday. Spot silver slid about 9% to $72.11 an ounce after hitting $83.99 earlier. CME Group raised margin requirements on silver futures after the close. Silver miners and gold proxies also declined sharply.
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Tesla, Nvidia retreat; SoftBank deal lifts DigitalBridge

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Tesla, Nvidia retreat; SoftBank deal lifts DigitalBridge

U.S. stocks closed lower Monday as Tesla dropped 3.3% and Nvidia lost 1.2% amid thin year-end trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to 6,905.74, the Nasdaq slipped 0.50%, and the Dow lost 0.51%. DigitalBridge jumped nearly 10% after SoftBank agreed to acquire it for $4 billion. Trading volume was well below average ahead of Fed minutes and jobless claims later in the week.
Strategy (MSTR) stock slips after-hours after SEC filing details fresh $108.8 million bitcoin buy

Strategy (MSTR) stock slips after-hours after SEC filing details fresh $108.8 million bitcoin buy

Strategy Inc (MSTR) shares fell 2.2% to $155.39 in after-hours trading Monday after the company disclosed buying 1,229 bitcoin for $108.8 million, funded by selling 663,450 new shares. The company’s bitcoin holdings now total 672,497, acquired for $50.44 billion. Bitcoin traded at $87,248, down 0.3%. MSCI will decide by Jan. 15 whether to exclude digital-asset-heavy firms like Strategy from some indexes.
29 December 2025
Microsoft stock edges lower after the bell as year-end trade cools tech; MSFT investors eye Fed minutes

Microsoft stock edges lower after the bell as year-end trade cools tech; MSFT investors eye Fed minutes

Microsoft shares closed down 0.1% at $487.11 Monday and slipped further after hours, as tech stocks weighed on U.S. indexes in thin holiday trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% and the Nasdaq lost 0.5%. Traders await Federal Reserve minutes Tuesday and jobless claims data Wednesday ahead of the New Year’s Day market closure.
Apple Stock Steadies After Hours as Year-End Trading Turns Choppy; Fed Minutes Next

Apple Stock Steadies After Hours as Year-End Trading Turns Choppy; Fed Minutes Next

Apple shares rose 0.1% to $273.74 in after-hours trading Monday, after dipping 0.15% during the session. U.S. stocks closed lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.34% and the Nasdaq off 0.50%, as tech and chip stocks fell. Investors await Fed minutes Tuesday and lighter trading ahead of New Year’s. Apple’s next earnings report is expected Jan. 29.
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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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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.
Magnachip Semiconductor Stock Jumps 23% as New BatteryFET Puts Q1 Earnings in Focus

Magnachip Semiconductor Stock Jumps 23% as New BatteryFET Puts Q1 Earnings in Focus

24 April 2026
Magnachip Semiconductor’s U.S.-listed shares jumped 23% late Friday to $5.25 ahead of its April 28 earnings report. The company this week launched two 8th-generation 12V MOSFETs for smartphone battery protection, with one already in mass production for a major global smartphone maker. Magnachip has guided for Q1 revenue of $44–$48 million and a gross margin of 14–16%. Analysts expect a loss of 22 cents per share.
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