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.

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova shares closed Friday at $663.46, down 0.6%. A new Financial Times report says data center developers are increasingly using on-site aeroderivative turbines to bypass grid delays, boosting demand for GE Vernova’s equipment. Orders for its turbines rose about one-third in the first three quarters of 2025. The company is supplying turbines for a Texas project tied to OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Markets Closed Sunday as Takeover Bids, Tender-Offer Deadline, and Analyst Targets Set the Stage for Monday

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Markets Closed Sunday as Takeover Bids, Tender-Offer Deadline, and Analyst Targets Set the Stage for Monday

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed Friday at $28.80, near Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile bid, with 27 million shares traded. The company confirmed it received an amended cash offer from Paramount but maintained its support for an existing Netflix agreement. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and will reopen Monday amid thin year-end trading.
28 December 2025
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges Toward Fresh Highs as Copper Hits Record Territory — What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges Toward Fresh Highs as Copper Hits Record Territory — What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Freeport-McMoRan shares closed at $53.04 on Friday, Dec. 26, up 2.16%, after hitting a 52-week high of $53.77 amid a surge in copper prices. Copper futures in Shanghai neared 100,000 yuan per ton, while Comex copper traded around $5.80 per pound. Trading volume for FCX reached about 14.8 million shares. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend; trading resumes Monday.
28 December 2025
Cisco Stock (CSCO) Update: Market Closed Sunday as Wall Street Nears Year-End Milestones and Analysts Map the Next Move

Cisco Stock (CSCO) Update: Market Closed Sunday as Wall Street Nears Year-End Milestones and Analysts Map the Next Move

Cisco Systems closed Friday at $78.16, slipping to about $78.00 in after-hours trading as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Shares sit near 52-week highs, following a multi-month climb. Cisco trades at roughly 30 times trailing earnings, with a $0.41 quarterly dividend set for Jan. 21, 2026. Recent headlines focus on institutional ownership disclosures.
28 December 2025
IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) In Focus: AI Cloud Momentum, Bitcoin Sensitivity, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) In Focus: AI Cloud Momentum, Bitcoin Sensitivity, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

IREN Limited shares closed Friday at $40.30, down 4%, after volatile trading between $39.53 and $42.64. Recent media coverage highlights IREN’s shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud infrastructure, with focus on its Microsoft contract and new AI clients. No new company press releases have been issued since early December. U.S. equity markets remain closed for the weekend.
28 December 2025
Bank of America Stock (BAC) Holds Near a 52-Week High as Markets Close for the Weekend — What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Bank of America Stock (BAC) Holds Near a 52-Week High as Markets Close for the Weekend — What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Bank of America closed Friday at $56.17, near its 52-week high of $56.55, down 0.1% on the day. The NYSE is shut Sunday, with trading set to resume Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Investors are watching for signals on 2026 interest rate cuts after the Fed lowered rates to 3.50%–3.75% this year. The S&P 500 sits near record highs, with financials gaining amid thin year-end trading.
28 December 2025
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Weekend Update: What Wall Street Is Watching After the $7.75B Armis Deal, CEO Contract Extension, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Weekend Update: What Wall Street Is Watching After the $7.75B Armis Deal, CEO Contract Extension, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ServiceNow closed Friday at $153.89, up 0.85%, with 5 million shares traded. The stock has hovered in the mid-$150s since announcing its $7.75 billion Armis acquisition. Bloomberg reports ServiceNow spent at least $12 billion on deals in 2025. TD Cowen cut its price target to $230, citing M&A risks.
Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Price Holds Near $112 as Year-End Rally Nears; Analyst Targets, New Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Price Holds Near $112 as Year-End Rally Nears; Analyst Targets, New Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Walmart shares closed at $111.74 on Friday, up 0.12%, with U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Carnegie Investment Counsel increased its stake in the third quarter, according to recent filings. John Furner is set to become CEO on Feb. 1, 2026. Analyst consensus rates Walmart a “Moderate Buy,” with average 12-month price targets above the current level.
28 December 2025
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Weekend Watch as Ethereum Staking Headlines Collide With Valuation Debate Ahead of Monday’s Open

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Weekend Watch as Ethereum Staking Headlines Collide With Valuation Debate Ahead of Monday’s Open

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) closed Friday at $28.31, down 3.6%, after active trading and a 52-week range of $3.20 to $161.00. Cointelegraph reported BitMine-linked wallets staked 74,880 ETH, marking the company’s first major move into Ethereum staking. BMNR faces renewed valuation scrutiny after a sharp drop from mid-year highs. Ethereum traded near $2,947 Sunday morning.
IonQ Stock (IONQ) Heads Into Monday: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch After a Volatile Holiday Week

IonQ Stock (IONQ) Heads Into Monday: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch After a Volatile Holiday Week

IonQ shares closed at $46.00 Friday, down 7.67% after a volatile session with 19.4 million shares traded. The drop came during thin post-holiday trading, as broader U.S. markets finished slightly lower. Analysts maintained positive coverage, but recent headlines highlighted the gap between quantum computing’s promise and current commercialization. Markets remain closed until Monday.
28 December 2025
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Update: Debt Concerns, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Update: Debt Concerns, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

CoreWeave shares closed at $76.42 Friday, down 3.11%, with after-hours quotes near $75.98. The stock fell 9.91% over the past week as traders weighed AI data center growth against heavy debt and negative cash flow. Options activity showed increased demand for downside protection. Analyst targets remain above current levels, but sentiment is mixed.
28 December 2025
Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) News Today: What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open After GLP‑1 Pill Breakthroughs, Pricing Signals, and Fresh Deal Headlines

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) News Today: What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open After GLP‑1 Pill Breakthroughs, Pricing Signals, and Fresh Deal Headlines

Eli Lilly shares closed at $1,077.75 Friday, near record highs, as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. ABL Bio announced $55 million in new funding tied to Lilly, including a $40 million upfront payment and $15 million equity investment. Investors remain focused on obesity-drug momentum and the FDA’s recent approval of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss pill.
28 December 2025
Costco Stock (COST) Weekend Watch: Fresh News, Analyst Targets, and What to Know Before Monday’s Open

Costco Stock (COST) Weekend Watch: Fresh News, Analyst Targets, and What to Know Before Monday’s Open

Costco shares closed Friday at $873.35, holding steady in after-hours trading as U.S. equity markets paused for the weekend. The stock remains below key moving averages after a multi-month pullback, with its valuation near 46–47 times trailing earnings. No major company news surfaced over the weekend, but analysts continue to debate Costco’s premium pricing and strong cash flow.
28 December 2025
JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) Near Record Highs as Weekend Crypto-Payments Scrutiny and Fed Outlook Set the Tone for the Next Session

JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) Near Record Highs as Weekend Crypto-Payments Scrutiny and Fed Outlook Set the Tone for the Next Session

JPMorgan Chase shares closed at $327.91 on Friday, down 0.4%, holding near record highs ahead of January’s bank earnings season. The bank reportedly froze accounts tied to stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo over concerns about activity linked to Venezuela, though JPMorgan disputed the move was related to stablecoin firms.
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  • Ryder System Shares Rally Amid Valuation Debate
    April 25, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT. Ryder System (NYSE: R) shares surged to $253.34, marking an 88.32% total return over one year and 24.41% in the past month. Despite strong price momentum, the stock trades about 12% above the most followed fair value estimate of $226.56, suggesting it may be overvalued. The company benefits from a transformed business model focused on high-margin contracts and strong cash flow, enabling growth and shareholder returns. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 19.9 times is below the U.S. Transportation sector average of 41.5 times but above Ryder's own fair ratio of 17.9 times, indicating some premium. Investors should weigh potential earnings growth against risks like weak freight markets and used vehicle pricing pressure. Analysts recommend reviewing these factors carefully before deciding on further investment.

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25 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 25, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT Dell Technologies Stock Valuation Assessment Amid Strong Multi-Year Gains April 25, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT. Dell Technologies (DELL) shares surged 87.2% over 90 days and 424.1% in three years, sparking fresh investor valuation debates. The stock trades at $216.09, about 28% above a fair value estimate of $168.61. This premium reflects optimistic AI server and data center demand projections, driven by escalating enterprise AI and digital transformation spending. Despite record order backlogs and robust growth potential, concerns persist over margin pressures linked to rising memory
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.
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