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.

Intel’s 107,000-sq-ft Santa Clara buildout: what city documents show

Intel’s 107,000-sq-ft Santa Clara buildout: what city documents show

Intel has filed plans with Santa Clara to build a three-story, 107,171-square-foot manufacturing and utility building at 3065 Bowers Ave, city documents show. The project would occupy 2.4 acres at the southwest corner of Intel’s Bowers campus. A city hearing is expected in early 2026, with construction targeted from mid-2026 to mid-2027. The proposal remains under city review.
29 December 2025
Eli Lilly stock steadies into Monday as $55 million ABL Bio funding keeps pipeline in focus

Eli Lilly stock steadies into Monday as $55 million ABL Bio funding keeps pipeline in focus

Eli Lilly shares closed at $1,077.75, up $0.55, after ABL Bio announced it will receive $40 million upfront and a $15 million equity investment from Lilly under a research deal. The agreement follows a broader pact valued at up to $2.6 billion. Investors are watching for 2026 regulatory decisions on Lilly’s obesity drug pipeline. The S&P 500 and Dow slipped slightly on Friday.
Intel stock holds near $36 as investors weigh foundry signals into year-end

Intel stock holds near $36 as investors weigh foundry signals into year-end

Intel closed Friday up 0.1% at $36.20, with shares last indicated at $36.19. A Reuters report that Nvidia halted tests of Intel’s 18A chip process has kept focus on Intel’s foundry business and efforts to attract top customers. Intel says its 18A and 14A technologies are progressing, but Nvidia declined to comment. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. housing data, Fed minutes, and Intel’s next earnings.
29 December 2025
JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan Chase shares closed down $1.26, or 0.4%, at $327.91 Friday as U.S. financial stocks eased ahead of year-end. The Federal Reserve has cut rates by 75 basis points since September, with minutes from its December meeting due Tuesday. Investors are watching for signals on 2026 rate cuts and awaiting JPMorgan’s results on Jan. 13. The S&P 500 sits about 1% below 7,000.
Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers amid year-end surge

Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers amid year-end surge

Spot silver hit a record $83.62 an ounce on Sunday, last trading near $82, after breaching $80 for the first time. Elon Musk warned the surge could hurt manufacturers as supply concerns mount. Bloomberg cited speculative inflows, supply disruptions, and bets on U.S. rate cuts in 2026. China announced new export rules for silver for 2026-27, adding to market uncertainty.
29 December 2025
Nike stock edges higher as UBS flags improving brand signals — what investors watch next

Nike stock edges higher as UBS flags improving brand signals — what investors watch next

Nike shares closed at $60.93, up 1.5% after UBS reiterated a Neutral rating and $62 price target, citing survey data showing improved brand indicators. Nike’s gross margin fell to 40.6% last quarter, with diluted EPS at $0.53. CFO Matthew Friend said U.S. tariffs on Southeast Asian goods will cost $1.5 billion this year. Nike faces rising competition and ongoing pressure on profitability.
29 December 2025
Citi stock slips into year-end as traders eye Fed minutes and the next chair call

Citi stock slips into year-end as traders eye Fed minutes and the next chair call

Citigroup shares closed down 0.9% at $120.42 in a quiet post-holiday session Friday, trading between $119.69 and $122.03 on volume of 10.6 million shares. Investors are awaiting Federal Reserve meeting minutes due Tuesday and President Donald Trump’s expected Fed chair nomination. The S&P 500 slipped 0.03%, the Dow fell 0.04%, and the Nasdaq eased 0.09%. Citi reports fourth-quarter results Jan. 14.
Silver breaks $80 as year-end metal rally squeezes manufacturers and fuels 2026 rate-cut bets

Silver breaks $80 as year-end metal rally squeezes manufacturers and fuels 2026 rate-cut bets

Silver broke above $80 an ounce in early Asian trading Monday, its highest level ever, while gold hit a record $4,549 an ounce Friday. Both metals have soared in 2025, fueled by China’s looming silver export restrictions and bets on U.S. interest-rate cuts. Silver settled at $79.25 and gold at $4,534.16. Silver is up about 145% this year; gold has gained nearly 71%.
1 508 509 510 511 512 751

Stock Market Today

  • DA Davidson Upgrades Advanced Micro Devices to Buy with Mixed Market Signals
    April 25, 2026, 2:38 AM EDT. DA Davidson upgraded Advanced Micro Devices (NasdaqGS: AMD) from Neutral to Buy on April 24, 2026. Despite the upgrade, the average one-year price target stands at $285.48, suggesting a 17.91% downside from the current $347.76 share price. Revenue projections show a 10.27% decline to $31.08 billion, while non-GAAP earnings per share are forecasted at 6.56. Fund sentiment reveals a 17.04% decrease in institutional ownership with 3,164 funds holding AMD, although average portfolio weight in AMD rose by 18.04%. The put/call ratio of 1.07 indicates bearish options market sentiment. Key institutional investors like Geode Capital, JPMorgan Chase, and Norges Bank have recently increased stakes, signaling cautious optimism amid mixed signals.

Latest article

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 25.04.2026

25 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 25, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT Canaccord Genuity Upgrades Gold Fields Limited to Buy with 16.6% Upside April 25, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. Canaccord Genuity upgraded Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) from Hold to Buy on April 24, 2026, citing a potential 16.6% upside based on an average one-year target price of $53.36. The forecast range spans $41.56 to $69.89 per share, while the stock closed last at $45.76. Institutional investors have reduced holdings by 26.77% in the past quarter, despite a 54.78% rise in average portfolio weight. Major shareholders like Van
LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

25 April 2026
LightPath Technologies shares closed up 10.05% at $16.09 in Orlando Friday, after hitting $16.53 and surpassing recent analyst targets. Trading volume jumped to 6.35 million shares. The company reported a $97.8 million backlog and second-quarter revenue of $16.4 million, up 120% from a year earlier. Recent orders and investor focus center on defense optics and infrared camera systems.
Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged 13.36% to $31.23 on Friday, with trading volume hitting 8.4 million shares ahead of its May 5 earnings report. The chipmaker recently cut its debt by about $97 million and lowered annual interest expense by $62 million after refinancing in March. Wolfspeed reported a $151 million net loss last quarter and expects negative gross margins to continue.
Go toTop