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.

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock News Today: New Herpes Deal, TrumpRx Pricing Pact, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock News Today: New Herpes Deal, TrumpRx Pricing Pact, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Gilead Sciences said Monday it will license Assembly Biosciences’ investigational herpes simplex virus programs, including two oral candidates, for a $35 million payment. The move expands Gilead’s antiviral pipeline days after it joined a Trump administration drug-pricing deal. Shares traded around $123–$124, slightly lower on the day. No new HSV therapies have been approved in the U.S. or Europe for over 25 years.
22 December 2025
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Intuit Stock (INTU) Today: Stablecoin Push With Circle, OpenAI Deal, and 2026 Tax Season Catalysts Investors Are Watching

Intuit Stock (INTU) Today: Stablecoin Push With Circle, OpenAI Deal, and 2026 Tax Season Catalysts Investors Are Watching

Intuit shares rose 0.65% to $675.71 on December 22 after the company highlighted a new stablecoin partnership with Circle, aiming to use USDC for faster payments across TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. CFO Sandeep Aujla called stablecoins a “digital dollar rail” for everyday transactions, positioning the move as an infrastructure upgrade. Implementation details and regulatory questions remain.
22 December 2025
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Boeing Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): BA Price Action, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Boeing Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): BA Price Action, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Boeing shares rose about 1.1% to $216.39 on December 22, 2025, after trading between $214.22 and $217.09. The move comes as the company reports supplier defect reductions and seeks an FAA waiver to continue selling 777F freighters. An Air India Boeing 777 incident is under investigation but did not involve injuries. Year-to-date, Boeing stock is up roughly 22%.
22 December 2025
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Chevron Stock (CVX) Climbs on Venezuela Supply Risks: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) Climbs on Venezuela Supply Risks: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Chevron shares rose about 1.6% to $150 midday Monday, helping drive the Dow higher as oil prices climbed on Venezuela supply concerns. Reuters reported Chevron exported a 500,000-barrel Venezuelan oil cargo to the U.S. Sunday, with deliveries reportedly uninterrupted despite tanker slowdowns and operational issues in Venezuela.
22 December 2025
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Insmed (INSM) Stock News Today: Nasdaq‑100 Addition, Brensocatib Setback, and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Insmed (INSM) Stock News Today: Nasdaq‑100 Addition, Brensocatib Setback, and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Insmed joined the Nasdaq-100 Index on December 22, 2025, boosting its stock visibility. Shares traded at $177.86, up 1.7%, after recent swings triggered by a failed Phase 2b trial for brensocatib in chronic rhinosinusitis, which led the company to end that program. Insmed also acquired INS1148, a Phase 2–ready monoclonal antibody, for $40 million upfront.
22 December 2025
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IBM Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: International Business Machines Shares Hover Near $303 as Confluent Deal and AI Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

IBM Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: International Business Machines Shares Hover Near $303 as Confluent Deal and AI Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

IBM shares closed at $302.77 on Dec. 22, up 0.60%, with market cap near $283.4 billion. The stock remains about 6% below its 52-week high after a 36% year-to-date gain. Investors are watching the impact of IBM’s $11 billion Confluent deal and options activity ahead of Q4 earnings set for Jan. 28. Trading volumes are lighter ahead of the holiday market closures.
22 December 2025
Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:43 p.m. ET): Henry Hub Slips Below $4 as Warm Weather Outlook and Record Output Collide With Strong LNG Demand

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:43 p.m. ET): Henry Hub Slips Below $4 as Warm Weather Outlook and Record Output Collide With Strong LNG Demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell nearly 2% to $3.901/MMBtu on Dec. 22 as record production and warmer forecasts pressured prices. Intraday trading saw prices open above $4 before sliding to the high-$3.80s. Average Lower 48 output reached a record 109.9 Bcf/d in December. European gas prices also eased, supported by strong Norwegian supply and LNG arrivals.
22 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:43 p.m. ET): Nvidia’s China H200 Twist, Microsoft’s 2026 AI Outlook, Alphabet’s $4.75B Power Play and the New Risks Investors Are Watching

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:43 p.m. ET): Nvidia’s China H200 Twist, Microsoft’s 2026 AI Outlook, Alphabet’s $4.75B Power Play and the New Risks Investors Are Watching

Nvidia plans to ship H200 AI chip modules to China by mid-February, pending regulatory approvals, Reuters reported. U.S. stocks rose late Monday morning, led by gains in technology and semiconductor shares. Trading volumes are expected to thin ahead of the Christmas holiday, with markets closing early Wednesday and shut Thursday. Investors await key U.S. economic data later this week.
22 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 1:38 PM ET (December 22, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record High as Fed-Cut Bets and Geopolitics Fuel a Historic Rally

Silver Price Today at 1:38 PM ET (December 22, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record High as Fed-Cut Bets and Geopolitics Fuel a Historic Rally

Spot silver hit a record high near $69.44 per ounce Monday before retreating to the high-$68s by 1:38 p.m. ET. Prices are up about 139% year-to-date, outpacing gold. The rally follows renewed U.S. rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and increased safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions. Intraday trading has been volatile, with a range from $67.17 to $69.45.
22 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 1:37 p.m. ET (Dec. 22, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near Record High Above $4,400 as Fed Cut Bets and Venezuela Tensions Fuel Rally

Gold Price Today at 1:37 p.m. ET (Dec. 22, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near Record High Above $4,400 as Fed Cut Bets and Venezuela Tensions Fuel Rally

Gold hit a record near $4,440 per ounce Monday afternoon in New York, with spot prices holding in the mid-$4,400s. Silver also reached an all-time high at $69.44. The surge follows renewed safe-haven demand amid U.S.–Venezuela tensions and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Futures traded above $4,470 on COMEX.
22 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:36 p.m. ET): S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Rise as AI Stocks Rebound and Commodities Jump

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:36 p.m. ET): S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Rise as AI Stocks Rebound and Commodities Jump

U.S. stocks rose early Monday, with the S&P 500 up 0.67% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.61% by 1:36 p.m. ET. Tesla hit a record high after a court reinstated Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package. Nvidia climbed as it prepared to ship H200 chips to China and lawmakers pressed for export details. Oil and gold prices advanced, boosting energy and materials shares.
22 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 22, 2025): DJIA Near 48,410 at 1:35 PM ET as AI-Led Rally Lifts Stocks Ahead of Key U.S. Data

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 22, 2025): DJIA Near 48,410 at 1:35 PM ET as AI-Led Rally Lifts Stocks Ahead of Key U.S. Data

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to around 48,414 in early afternoon trading Monday, lifted by gains in technology and AI-related stocks such as Nvidia and Micron. Chevron and Merck contributed significantly to the index’s rise, while Nike lagged. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced about 0.6%. Trading volumes remained light ahead of the holiday.
22 December 2025
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 22, 2025: Independent Reviews, DOJ Scrutiny, and 2026 Guidance in Focus

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 22, 2025: Independent Reviews, DOJ Scrutiny, and 2026 Guidance in Focus

UnitedHealth Group shares traded near $325.48 on Dec. 22, down slightly from the previous close. The company released initial findings from independent reviews of its Medicare Advantage, care management, and Optum Rx operations, citing broadly sound practices but highlighting areas for improved oversight. UnitedHealth plans to complete most recommended changes by the end of 2025.
22 December 2025
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T-Mobile US (TMUS) Stock News Today, Dec. 22, 2025: Bernstein Holds Neutral as SoftBank Stake Sales and 2026 Buyback Plan Shape the Outlook

T-Mobile US (TMUS) Stock News Today, Dec. 22, 2025: Bernstein Holds Neutral as SoftBank Stake Sales and 2026 Buyback Plan Shape the Outlook

T-Mobile shares traded near $195 midday Monday, down slightly, as SoftBank sold $4.8 billion of its stake to help fund a $22.5 billion OpenAI commitment, Reuters reported. The company recently authorized a $14.6 billion shareholder return program and will pay a $1.02 quarterly dividend in March. Bernstein reiterated a Neutral rating with a $265 target. Analyst consensus remains “Buy” with an average target of $262.
22 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today: Paramount Sweetens $30 Offer With Larry Ellison Guarantee as Netflix Secures New Financing

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today: Paramount Sweetens $30 Offer With Larry Ellison Guarantee as Netflix Secures New Financing

Warner Bros. Discovery shares rose Monday, closing near $28.70, after Paramount Skydance amended its $30-per-share hostile offer by adding a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Larry Ellison. Netflix also revealed new financing moves for its agreed deal with WBD assets. Paramount extended its tender offer to January 21, 2026. Only 397,252 shares had been tendered as of December 19.
22 December 2025
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Lululemon Stock (LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Shake-Up, New 2026 Expansion—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next (Dec. 22, 2025)

Lululemon Stock (LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Shake-Up, New 2026 Expansion—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next (Dec. 22, 2025)

Lululemon shares traded near $211 on Dec. 22, up 0.8%, as investors reacted to CEO Calvin McDonald’s planned departure and news of Elliott Management’s $1 billion-plus stake. Meghan Frank and André Maestrini will serve as interim co-CEOs starting Jan. 31. The company also announced expansion into six new international markets in 2026.
22 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock News Today: Google Cloud’s Near-$10 Billion Deal, AI-Security Momentum, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock News Today: Google Cloud’s Near-$10 Billion Deal, AI-Security Momentum, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Palo Alto Networks shares rose 1.5% to $189.65 on Dec. 22 after news of an expanded Google Cloud partnership, reportedly worth nearly $10 billion over several years. The deal includes integrating Palo Alto’s AI security tools with Google Cloud services and expanding firewall and SASE deployments. Analysts highlighted the partnership’s potential to drive recurring revenue but noted execution risks remain.
22 December 2025
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  • WH Smith Faces Pressure as Australian Airport Retail Sales Dip Amid Middle East Conflict
    April 27, 2026, 2:46 AM EDT. WH Smith's Australian airport retail business faces mounting pressure as shares fall 15% last week, now down 16% year-to-date. The UK-listed travel retailer's cautious outlook stems from weakened passenger demand and consumer confidence linked to the Middle East conflict. Flight cuts by Qantas and Virgin disrupt revenue growth tied to aviation activity. The group reported a pre-tax loss of A$51.75 million for six months to February, widening sharply from the previous year, with dividend cuts aimed at margin protection. Australian revenue edged up to £83 million in the year to August 2024 but faces an uncertain near-term outlook due to volatile international travel flows. WH Smith projects full-year profit below last year's A$223.56 million. The company remains committed to Australia as a strategic growth market, contingent on stable global aviation recovery.

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27 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 27, 2026, 2:47 AM EDT WH Smith Faces Pressure as Australian Airport Retail Sales Dip Amid Middle East Conflict April 27, 2026, 2:46 AM EDT. **WH Smith's Australian airport retail business** faces mounting pressure as shares fall 15% last week, now down 16% year-to-date. The UK-listed travel retailer's cautious outlook stems from **weakened passenger demand and consumer confidence** linked to the Middle East conflict. Flight cuts by Qantas and Virgin disrupt revenue growth tied to aviation activity. The group reported a pre-tax loss of A$51.75 million for six months to
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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