Today: 27 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

IonQ (IONQ) Stock Today, Dec. 23, 2025: 100‑Qubit South Korea Deal, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for the Quantum Computing Leader

IonQ (IONQ) Stock Today, Dec. 23, 2025: 100‑Qubit South Korea Deal, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for the Quantum Computing Leader

IonQ confirmed a deal to deliver a 100-qubit Tempo quantum system to South Korea’s national supercomputing hub, integrating with KISTI’s high-performance cluster. IONQ shares traded between $51.80 and $54.51 Tuesday, last at $52.23, after a sharp jump Monday. The deployment marks South Korea’s first onsite hybrid quantum-classical system. KISTI will lead development, with IonQ as primary technology provider.
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:40 Update): Henry Hub Rebounds as Record LNG Flows Clash With Warmer Weather Forecasts

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:40 Update): Henry Hub Rebounds as Record LNG Flows Clash With Warmer Weather Forecasts

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures climbed above $4 on December 23, lifted by record LNG export demand and higher short-term consumption forecasts, despite warmer weather outlooks. European benchmark prices fell, with Dutch TTF at €27.36/MWh and U.K. contracts lower as traders anticipated a faster end to the cold spell and steady LNG supply. Asian JKM LNG futures traded near $9.63/MMBtu.
23 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Path, Alphabet’s Power Play, and the New 2026 AI Trade Playbook

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Path, Alphabet’s Power Play, and the New 2026 AI Trade Playbook

Nvidia shares rose after news it will resume H200 AI chip shipments to China under a new U.S. policy allowing sales with a 25% fee, Reuters reported. The S&P 500 neared record highs as investors bet on 2026 rate cuts and strong third-quarter GDP. Alphabet, Amazon, and Broadcom also gained more than 1%. Nvidia aims to ship H200 chips to China before mid-February, fulfilling initial orders from existing stock.
23 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec 23, 2025, 1:39): XRP Trades Near $1.88 as ETF Inflows Rise but On‑Chain Activity Wanes

XRP Price Today (Dec 23, 2025, 1:39): XRP Trades Near $1.88 as ETF Inflows Rise but On‑Chain Activity Wanes

XRP traded at $1.88 as of 18:39 UTC Tuesday, down about 2.7% over 24 hours and holding below $2.00 despite continued inflows into spot ETFs. The token’s 24-hour range was $1.86–$1.94, with market cap near $113 billion and volume around $2.5–$3.6 billion. Sentiment across crypto remained weak, and XRP stayed below key moving averages. On-chain activity and large holder balances declined.
23 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 1:38 (Dec. 23, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,475 After Fresh Record High — Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

Gold Price Today at 1:38 (Dec. 23, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,475 After Fresh Record High — Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

Spot gold touched a record $4,497.55 an ounce Tuesday before settling near $4,474 in New York trading. Prices swung between $4,430 and $4,499 as thin Christmas-week liquidity exaggerated moves. The rally follows renewed rate-cut speculation, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and the Middle East. Gold traded at about $143.85 per gram for 24K.
23 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:37 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Holds Near Records as GDP Surprises, Fed-Cut Bets Shift

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:37 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Holds Near Records as GDP Surprises, Fed-Cut Bets Shift

The S&P 500 traded near record highs Tuesday afternoon, up 0.38% at 6,904.97, as a strong U.S. GDP report and rising Treasury yields shaped cautious gains. The Commerce Department said third-quarter GDP grew at a 4.3% annual rate, beating forecasts, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to 2.8%. Consumer confidence fell to its lowest since April. The dollar slipped and gold prices climbed.
23 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 23, 2025): DJIA Near 48,500 as GDP Surprise Shifts Fed-Cut Bets and the Holiday Rally Extends

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 23, 2025): DJIA Near 48,500 as GDP Surprise Shifts Fed-Cut Bets and the Holiday Rally Extends

The Dow Jones rose 135 points to 48,497.85 by 1:39 p.m. ET Tuesday after a delayed U.S. GDP report showed 4.3% annualized growth in Q3, beating forecasts. Treasury yields climbed as investors weighed stronger growth against prospects for Fed rate cuts in 2026. Nvidia and JPMorgan Chase contributed most to the Dow’s advance. Trading volumes remained thin ahead of the holiday.
23 December 2025
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Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock Plunges on Dec. 23, 2025 After a 370% Post‑IPO Spike: Corporate Update, IPO Details, and What Comes Next

Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock Plunges on Dec. 23, 2025 After a 370% Post‑IPO Spike: Corporate Update, IPO Details, and What Comes Next

Starfighters Space (FJET) stock plunged more than 50% intraday on Dec. 23, trading between $14.01 and $22.89 after closing at $31.50 the previous day. The sharp reversal followed a post-IPO surge, with financial media citing volatile price discovery and speculative trading as drivers. The company also released a year-end update outlining 2026 priorities. No single negative catalyst was identified.
23 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock News Today: Nasdaq-100 Entry, AI-Driven HDD Boom, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (December 23, 2025)

Western Digital (WDC) Stock News Today: Nasdaq-100 Entry, AI-Driven HDD Boom, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (December 23, 2025)

Western Digital joined the Nasdaq-100 on December 22, 2025, triggering index-related trading activity. Shares traded between $174.50 and $177.61 on December 23 after a multi-month rally. The company completed its Flash business separation in February, now focusing on high-capacity hard drives for cloud and AI demand. Analyst price targets have reached into the $200s amid bullish sentiment.
23 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Drops After $7.75 Billion Armis Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 23, 2025)

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Drops After $7.75 Billion Armis Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 23, 2025)

ServiceNow shares fell about 3% Tuesday after the company announced a $7.75 billion all-cash deal to acquire cyber exposure firm Armis. The purchase, ServiceNow’s largest, will be funded with cash and debt and is expected to close in the second half of 2026. Investors appeared cautious over the deal’s size and timing. The stock traded near $152.50, down roughly 2.7% midday.
23 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (COIN) Slips on Dec. 23, 2025 as Crypto Pullback Tests Its “Everything Exchange” Strategy

Coinbase Stock (COIN) Slips on Dec. 23, 2025 as Crypto Pullback Tests Its “Everything Exchange” Strategy

Coinbase shares fell about 3%–4% to $239 on Tuesday as major cryptocurrencies declined, pressuring crypto-linked stocks. The drop follows a choppy December despite new product launches and acquisitions, including an agreement to buy prediction markets startup The Clearing Company. The deal is expected to close in January; terms were not disclosed. Coinbase’s market cap stands near $64.5 billion.
23 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Slips After Record $1.5B Talc Verdict: News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Slips After Record $1.5B Talc Verdict: News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 0.9% to $205.43 on Dec. 23 after a Baltimore jury ordered the company to pay over $1.5 billion in a talc cancer case, the largest single-plaintiff award in this litigation. J&J plans to appeal and maintains its talc products are safe. The company faces more than 67,000 talc-related lawsuits. Broader U.S. indexes closed modestly higher.
23 December 2025
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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News Today: Analysts’ 2026 Targets, Quantum Roadmap Milestones, and Why Shares Are Swinging

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News Today: Analysts’ 2026 Targets, Quantum Roadmap Milestones, and Why Shares Are Swinging

Rigetti Computing shares fell about 6% to $25.24 by early afternoon on December 23, with trading volume topping 20 million. The drop followed a surge in quantum-computing stocks linked to year-end portfolio moves and new Wall Street coverage. Analysts have shifted focus from Rigetti’s technology to questions about valuation as the company races to develop fault-tolerant hardware despite modest revenue.
23 December 2025
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Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) on Dec. 23, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum Meets FTC Lawsuit Risk as Wall Street Reprices the Story

Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) on Dec. 23, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum Meets FTC Lawsuit Risk as Wall Street Reprices the Story

Uber shares traded near $80.52 on Dec. 23, 2025, down 0.9% after news of a planned London robotaxi trial with Baidu’s Apollo Go in H1 2026. The move follows a July 2025 partnership to deploy Baidu AVs outside the U.S. and China. The U.K. pilot gained attention due to the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, which clarifies operator liability. Investors weighed the catalyst against ongoing U.S. regulatory scrutiny.
23 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble Stock (NYSE: PG) Today: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 23, 2025 — Analyst Targets, Earnings Outlook, and Key Risks

Procter & Gamble Stock (NYSE: PG) Today: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 23, 2025 — Analyst Targets, Earnings Outlook, and Key Risks

Procter & Gamble shares traded at $143.58 on December 23, 2025, up 0.6% after a 1.2% drop Monday. Institutional investors, including Exchange Traded Concepts LLC and Brighton Jones LLC, reported significant stake increases. Insider selling continued, with about 30,308 shares sold last quarter. Investors are watching the upcoming CEO transition on January 1 and fiscal Q2 earnings on January 22.
23 December 2025
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Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Holiday Spending Data, Stablecoin Settlement Push, and Wall Street Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Holiday Spending Data, Stablecoin Settlement Push, and Wall Street Forecasts for V

Visa reported U.S. holiday retail spending rose 4.2% year over year, with e-commerce sales up 7.8% and in-store purchases making up 73% of volume. As of early afternoon Dec. 23, Visa shares traded near $354, up 0.5%. The company’s results trailed its earlier forecast but outpaced Mastercard’s 3.9% growth. Investors are also watching Visa’s moves in stablecoin settlement and AI-driven commerce.
23 December 2025
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Merck (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 23, 2025: TrumpRx Pricing Deal, FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, and Wall Street’s Latest Targets

Merck (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 23, 2025: TrumpRx Pricing Deal, FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, and Wall Street’s Latest Targets

Merck shares traded near $104.68 midday Tuesday, little changed after the company joined TrumpRx drug-pricing agreements offering tariff relief in exchange for lower prices on Medicaid and some cash-pay drugs. Merck will provide Januvia and Janumet at about 70% off list price to eligible U.S. patients. Investors are weighing policy clarity and late-stage pipeline prospects as Keytruda nears loss of exclusivity.
23 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) News Today: Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 23, 2025Bank of AmericaBank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) News Today: Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 23, 2025

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Bank of America shares traded near $55.96 on December 23, 2025, close to a 52-week high of $56.17, after strong U.S. GDP data pushed Treasury yields to 4.19%. The stock’s next earnings report is set for January 14, 2026. Analysts have issued upgrades, and technical signals point to positive momentum. The Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut and future policy expectations remain in focus.
23 December 2025
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  • ASX Set to Open Flat Amid Rising Oil Prices and Stalled US-Iran Talks
    April 26, 2026, 9:17 PM EDT. Australian shares are poised for a flat open Monday as Brent crude surpasses $107 a barrel, driven by a nearly 2% rise following stalled US-Iran peace talks and restricted Strait of Hormuz flows tightening global oil supply. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on April 25, offset by a Dow Jones loss. Investors await Australia's consumer price index report Wednesday. In corporate moves, Origin Energy reported a slight production decline to 164.5 petajoules in Q1, down from last year. IperionX advanced its titanium powder plant in Virginia to continuous operations during the quarter. The ASX benchmark edged down 0.1% on April 24 to 8,786.50.

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Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

26 April 2026
SoFi will report first-quarter results before markets open April 29, with management projecting about $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and adjusted EPS of 12 cents. Shares closed at $18.44 Friday, valuing the company at $23.8 billion. The company recently launched a digital HELOC and formed a Real Estate Advisory Council. Last quarter, loan originations rose 46% to $10.5 billion and fee-based revenue climbed 53%.
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