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.

FJET Stock Surges as Starfighters Space Debuts on NYSE American, Riding a Red-Hot 2025 Space Stocks Rally

FJET Stock Surges as Starfighters Space Debuts on NYSE American, Riding a Red-Hot 2025 Space Stocks Rally

Starfighters Space, Inc. shares surged and swung wildly on December 22, 2025, as trading volume topped 36 million on NYSE American under the ticker FJET. The Florida-based company, which uses modified F-104 jets for aerospace missions and launch services, raised $40 million in its IPO at $3.59 per share. FJET’s volatility comes amid renewed interest in space stocks following Rocket Lab’s gains and a Space Force contract.
Rivian (RIVN) Stock News Today: 52-Week High, Autonomy+ Rollout, and R2 Launch Hype Drive Fresh Upgrades (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rivian (RIVN) Stock News Today: 52-Week High, Autonomy+ Rollout, and R2 Launch Hype Drive Fresh Upgrades (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rivian shares hit a 52-week high of $22.68 on Dec. 22 before closing down 3.38%, with trading volume over 32 million shares. The move follows Rivian's unveiling of its in-house self-driving chip, Autonomy+, and a major software update expanding hands-free driving features. The company faces slowing EV demand after federal incentives ended and continues to post losses.
NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock News Today: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock News Today: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

NextEra Energy shares traded near $80 on Dec. 22, 2025, with a market cap of about $165 billion and a 2.8% dividend yield. Analyst price targets ranged from $56.56 to $108.15, with an average of $91.85. Investor focus sharpened after Alphabet agreed to buy Intersect Power and expand its partnership with NextEra, highlighting rising data center-driven power demand.
ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Today: Nasdaq-100 Removal, New GaN Partnership, Buyback Plan and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Today: Nasdaq-100 Removal, New GaN Partnership, Buyback Plan and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

ON Semiconductor was removed from the Nasdaq-100 index before market open on December 22, 2025, triggering index-related trading. Shares also moved on news of a strategic gallium nitride partnership with GlobalFoundries and an expanded capital-return plan. Broader chip stocks gained during the holiday-shortened week.
PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News Today: 2026 Outlook, Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Analyst Targets, and Lawsuit Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News Today: 2026 Outlook, Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Analyst Targets, and Lawsuit Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

PepsiCo shares traded near $146.5 on Dec. 22, 2025, down about 1% as investors weighed a new 2026 strategy shaped by Elliott Investment Management and a legal probe into U.S. pricing practices. The company’s market cap stood at roughly $203 billion, with a dividend yield near 3.9%. PepsiCo’s updated priorities include cost cuts, portfolio simplification, and a focus on affordability. Q4 results are due Feb. 3, 2026.
Sandisk (SNDK) Stock News Today: Price Action, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook as the AI NAND Cycle Accelerates (Dec. 22, 2025)

Sandisk (SNDK) Stock News Today: Price Action, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook as the AI NAND Cycle Accelerates (Dec. 22, 2025)

Sandisk shares climbed 1.7% to $242 on December 22, 2025, extending steep gains for the year as AI-driven infrastructure spending fuels flash memory demand. Perpetual Ltd disclosed a new institutional stake, while analysts point to strong Q1 FY2026 results and raised guidance, with revenue up 21% sequentially to $2.31 billion.
22 December 2025
Coca-Cola Stock Today: KO Holds Near $70 as CEO Transition, Dividend Focus, and 2026 Catalysts Shape the Outlook

Coca-Cola Stock Today: KO Holds Near $70 as CEO Transition, Dividend Focus, and 2026 Catalysts Shape the Outlook

Coca-Cola shares hovered near $70 on December 22, trading in a narrow range with modest volume. CCLA Investment Management and Flputnam Investment Management both increased their stakes in the third quarter, while company insiders sold over 225,000 shares in the past 90 days. Leadership succession and valuation debates remain in focus as 2026 approaches.
Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Stock Update: Prediction-Market Acquisition, “Everything Exchange” Rollout, and Analyst Forecasts on 22.12.2025

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Stock Update: Prediction-Market Acquisition, “Everything Exchange” Rollout, and Analyst Forecasts on 22.12.2025

Coinbase said Dec. 22 it will acquire prediction markets startup The Clearing Company, its 10th deal this year, to expand beyond crypto trading. COIN shares closed up 1.77% at $249.45 after the announcement. The company expects the deal to close in January 2026; terms were not disclosed. Coinbase is pushing into new markets as part of a broader “super app” strategy.
Biogen (BIIB) Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): QALSODY Data, Nasdaq-100 Exit, and Analyst Forecasts

Biogen (BIIB) Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): QALSODY Data, Nasdaq-100 Exit, and Analyst Forecasts

Biogen shares traded near $175 on Dec. 22 as the company announced JAMA Neurology published final long-term results from its Phase 3 VALOR study of QALSODY for SOD1-ALS. The stock was removed from the Nasdaq-100 index today, following a surge in volume last Friday. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with price targets ranging from the low-$140s to above $200.
22 December 2025
Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) Stock Today: BioMarin’s $14.50 Cash Buyout, Analyst Downgrades, and What Investors Watch Next (Dec. 22, 2025)

Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) Stock Today: BioMarin’s $14.50 Cash Buyout, Analyst Downgrades, and What Investors Watch Next (Dec. 22, 2025)

BioMarin agreed to acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $14.50 per share in cash, valuing Amicus at $4.8 billion. FOLD traded near $14.22 on December 22, reflecting market expectations for deal completion and timing. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. Either party may terminate if not closed by June 19, 2026, with a $175 million breakup fee.
KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Capex Tailwinds, and China Risk

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Capex Tailwinds, and China Risk

KLA shares rose after Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” and raised its price target to $1,500, citing strong AI-driven demand for semiconductor equipment. Multiple analysts highlighted KLA as a top pick for 2026, pointing to increased process-control needs in advanced chip manufacturing. Investors remain cautious about the company’s exposure to China and U.S. export controls.
Uber Technologies (UBER) Stock Rallies on Baidu Robotaxi London Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Uber Technologies (UBER) Stock Rallies on Baidu Robotaxi London Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Uber shares rose 2.36% to $81.18 on Dec. 22 after the company announced a partnership with Lyft and Baidu to launch Apollo Go robotaxi trials in London in 2026. The move follows the U.K.’s Automated Vehicles Act, which shifts liability to companies. Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 vehicles will join Uber and Lyft’s London networks, pending regulatory approval.
Hecla Mining Stock (HL) Surges on S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion and Record Silver Prices: News, Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Hecla Mining Stock (HL) Surges on S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion and Record Silver Prices: News, Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Hecla Mining shares jumped over 4% on December 22, 2025, after joining the S&P MidCap 400 and as silver hit a record $69.44. HL traded around $20.38 by midday, up $0.71. Gold also broke above $4,400 for the first time. Hecla recently reported record Q3 revenue of $409.5 million and net income of $100.6 million.
Procter & Gamble Stock (NYSE: PG) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026 (Dec. 22, 2025)

Procter & Gamble Stock (NYSE: PG) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026 (Dec. 22, 2025)

Procter & Gamble shares closed at $142.91 on Dec. 22, 2025, near the lower end of their 52-week range after management warned of volatile U.S. demand and cautious consumers. The company cited weaker October sales and macro disruptions, including a government shutdown and delayed SNAP benefits. Market cap stands at about $334 billion, with a dividend yield near 3%. Next earnings are set for Jan. 22, 2026.
22 December 2025
GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) News on Dec. 22, 2025: Offshore Wind Freeze, New HVDC Contract, and Wall Street Forecasts

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) News on Dec. 22, 2025: Offshore Wind Freeze, New HVDC Contract, and Wall Street Forecasts

GE Vernova shares traded near $661 Monday afternoon after opening higher and swinging between the mid-$650s and low-$670s. The Trump administration ordered a halt to five U.S. offshore wind projects, raising new schedule risks for GE Vernova’s involvement in Vineyard Wind. Separately, the company secured a major HVDC contract in India with Adani Energy Solutions for a 2.5 GW transmission corridor.
American Express (AXP) Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Truist Lifts Price Target to $420 as Holiday Spending, Credit Trends, and Dividends Stay in Focus

American Express (AXP) Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Truist Lifts Price Target to $420 as Holiday Spending, Credit Trends, and Dividends Stay in Focus

American Express shares rose about 1.2% to $381 on December 22, 2025, after Truist Securities raised its price target to $420. The move came amid strong premium-card spending and steady credit metrics, with no major earnings or acquisition news. CEO Stephen Squeri reported 9% growth in U.S. retail spending over Thanksgiving, including a 13% jump for Platinum cards. Delinquency rates remained steady, while write-offs edged higher.
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Stock Market Today

  • Amazon Likely the Weakest Performer Among 'Magnificent Seven' Stocks Over Next Decade
    April 27, 2026, 1:29 AM EDT. Amazon, once a pioneering online bookseller, has matured into a sprawling ecosystem spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital advertising. However, despite its vast ambitions, experts predict Amazon could underperform its 'Magnificent Seven' tech peers over the next 10 years. The company's strategy of deep vertical integration - controlling hardware, software, logistics, and delivery - now poses challenges rather than advantages, especially as its sprawling operations strain resources. While Amazon Web Services remains a profitable high-margin segment, retail and fulfilment face volatile costs. Saturated markets in advertising and distant 'moonshot' ventures add complexity but unclear near-term profits. Investors betting on massive growth fueled by Amazon's AI and integration efforts may face disappointment as the company confronts structural headwinds limiting upside compared to more focused competitors.

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

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27 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 27, 2026, 1:30 AM EDT Amazon Likely the Weakest Performer Among 'Magnificent Seven' Stocks Over Next Decade April 27, 2026, 1:29 AM EDT. Amazon, once a pioneering online bookseller, has matured into a sprawling ecosystem spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital advertising. However, despite its vast ambitions, experts predict **Amazon could underperform its 'Magnificent Seven' tech peers over the next 10 years**. The company's strategy of deep vertical integration – controlling hardware, software, logistics, and delivery – now poses challenges rather than advantages, especially as its sprawling operations strain resources.
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.
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