Today: 28 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Nebius Group NBIS Stock After Hours Dec 18 2025: Why Shares Rebounded, Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Nebius Group NBIS Stock After Hours Dec 18 2025: Why Shares Rebounded, Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) closed Thursday up 3.5% at $78.09, with after-hours trading lifting shares to $79.26 by 6:18 p.m. EST. Volume neared 10 million shares amid volatile intraday swings. The rebound followed improved AI infrastructure sentiment after Micron’s results, easing inflation data, and renewed debate over neocloud debt funding.
19 December 2025
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Reddit RDDT Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: The Late-Day Whipsaw, Insider Sale Filing, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Reddit RDDT Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: The Late-Day Whipsaw, Insider Sale Filing, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Reddit closed Thursday at $231.34, up 1.8%, then edged to $232.15 after hours as investors reacted to analyst commentary and a new insider trading disclosure. Shares traded between $229.45 and $246.15 during the day on volume of about 5.1 million. A Reddit officer disclosed a planned stock sale after the bell. Softer inflation data earlier boosted tech stocks broadly.
19 December 2025
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Merck (MRK) Stock After Hours: Key News, Analyst Calls, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 19, 2025 Market Open

Merck (MRK) Stock After Hours: Key News, Analyst Calls, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 19, 2025 Market Open

Merck shares closed up 1.52% at $100.69 on Thursday, with after-hours trading showing little change. The move followed a BMO Capital Markets upgrade to Outperform and a price target hike to $130, citing confidence in Merck’s post-Keytruda growth prospects. Trading volume topped 14.2 million shares, above the 50-day average. Merck outperformed Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer on the day.
19 December 2025
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Japan Tech Stocks Plunge as AI Infrastructure Spending Fears Hit SoftBank, Nikkei 225 and Asia’s Chip Leaders

Japan Tech Stocks Plunge as AI Infrastructure Spending Fears Hit SoftBank, Nikkei 225 and Asia’s Chip Leaders

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.03% to 49,001.5 on Thursday, its lowest close in three weeks, as tech stocks slid amid renewed doubts over AI data center profitability. SoftBank Group dropped 3.76%, while Advantest and Fujikura also declined. The selloff followed similar losses in U.S. tech shares. Some defensive and niche stocks outperformed, including Shift, which jumped 5.09%.
19 December 2025
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UPenn Launches $10 Million StartUP Fund to Back Penn Spinouts as Philadelphia Startups Face a Capital Crunch

UPenn Launches $10 Million StartUP Fund to Back Penn Spinouts as Philadelphia Startups Face a Capital Crunch

The University of Pennsylvania has launched a $10 million StartUP Fund to provide seed investments of up to $250,000 for startups founded by Penn-affiliated researchers using Penn-developed technology. The fund targets the early-stage financing gap in Philadelphia’s startup scene and will be managed by Penn’s Office of the Chief Innovation Officer, with external venture capital experts reviewing applications.
19 December 2025
Philip Morris International (PM) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): What to Watch Before the Market Opens Friday

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): What to Watch Before the Market Opens Friday

Philip Morris International closed down 0.82% at $157.31 on Thursday, trailing the broader market rally after softer U.S. inflation data. The stock was flat in after-hours trading, with no new company-specific news reported. Consumer staples lagged as tech and growth stocks led gains. Friday’s session coincides with a major derivatives expiration.
19 December 2025
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Disney Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): DIS Holds Gains as Wells Fargo Turns Bullish — What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Disney Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): DIS Holds Gains as Wells Fargo Turns Bullish — What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Disney shares closed at $111.87 Thursday, up 1.12%, and held steady after hours. Wells Fargo named Disney its top media pick for 2026, citing streaming and theme park growth. Lucasfilm, a Disney unit, won dismissal of a UK lawsuit over digital likeness rights. Disney stock is up about 1.1% in 2025, lagging the S&P 500’s 15% rise.
19 December 2025
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Marvell Technology (MRVL) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Pulled Back Slightly After a Chip Rally — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19

Marvell Technology (MRVL) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Pulled Back Slightly After a Chip Rally — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19

Marvell Technology shares closed up 3.39% at $84.47 on Dec. 18, 2025, as semiconductor and AI-linked stocks rallied following Micron’s strong results. The stock slipped 0.43% to $84.11 in after-hours trading with about 351,000 shares changing hands. No company-specific news drove the move; traders cited sector momentum and macro factors.
19 December 2025
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Shopify (SHOP) Stock Rallies After Analyst Price-Target Upgrades and Softer CPI — What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday (Dec. 19, 2025)

Shopify (SHOP) Stock Rallies After Analyst Price-Target Upgrades and Softer CPI — What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday (Dec. 19, 2025)

Shopify closed Thursday at $166.80, up 3.14%, after multiple Wall Street firms raised price targets and a softer U.S. inflation report lifted tech stocks. Shares traded between $165.30 and $172.96 on volume of 7.83 million. After-hours trading was flat, with the stock at $166.79 at 4:30 p.m. ET. No major company news emerged after the close.
19 December 2025
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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes, Insider Filing Drops, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes, Insider Filing Drops, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Qualcomm completed its acquisition of Alphawave Semi ahead of schedule, installing Alphawave CEO Tony Pialis to lead its data center business. Alphawave shareholders received $2.48 per share in cash, with trading suspended on the London Stock Exchange Thursday and delisting set for Friday. Qualcomm shares closed up 1.07% at $174.19, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom.
19 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Intuit (INTU) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Intuit shares closed at $668.88 Thursday, up 1.23%, then slipped to $668.30 after hours. The company announced a partnership with Circle to add USDC stablecoin features to TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, and launched a new tax campaign for 2025 filings. Shares remain about 17.8% below their 52-week high set in July.
19 December 2025
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Boeing Stock After Hours Today (BA) — Dec. 18, 2025: Key News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Boeing Stock After Hours Today (BA) — Dec. 18, 2025: Key News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Boeing shares closed Thursday at $208.27, up 0.94%, and held steady after hours. Contract talks with SPEEA covering 1,600 Wichita workers were paused until Jan. 5, drawing union criticism. Boeing and Anduril announced a partnership for a U.S. Army interceptor bid. Investors await Friday’s open amid headline risk and options volatility.
19 December 2025
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Amphenol (APH) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Eased After the Close and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Amphenol (APH) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Eased After the Close and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Amphenol (APH) closed Thursday at $129.61, up 2.45%, ending a two-day slide, then slipped to about $128.94 after hours, down 0.5%. Volume reached 8 million shares, slightly below its 50-day average. The move followed a cooler-than-expected U.S. CPI report, which lifted markets and fueled rate-cut speculation. APH remains about 10% below its 52-week high set in November.
19 December 2025
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Accenture Stock (ACN) After the Bell: Earnings Beat, AI Bookings Surge, Guidance in Focus Ahead of Friday’s Open

Accenture Stock (ACN) After the Bell: Earnings Beat, AI Bookings Surge, Guidance in Focus Ahead of Friday’s Open

Accenture shares closed Thursday at $269.96, down 1.38%, and slipped further to $268.82 in after-hours trading after issuing cautious guidance despite beating fiscal Q1 earnings estimates. Revenue rose 6% to $18.74 billion, with adjusted EPS up 10% to $3.94. The company reported $2.2 billion in advanced AI bookings but said it will stop breaking out AI metrics separately going forward.
19 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): PFE Holds Near $25 — What to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Pfizer Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): PFE Holds Near $25 — What to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Pfizer shares closed Thursday at $25.04 and held near that level in after-hours trading as investors weighed the company’s 2026 outlook and ongoing U.S. drug pricing policy changes. Pfizer forecast 2026 revenue between $59.5 billion and $62.5 billion, and adjusted EPS of $2.80 to $3.00. The company expects COVID-19 product sales to drop to about $5 billion in 2026.
19 December 2025
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Texas Instruments Stock (TXN) After Hours: Sherman Fab Goes Live, Wall Street Targets Shift, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

Texas Instruments Stock (TXN) After Hours: Sherman Fab Goes Live, Wall Street Targets Shift, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

Texas Instruments closed Thursday at $176.19, up 0.97%, before slipping to $175.83 in after-hours trading. The company began production at its new 300mm semiconductor plant in Sherman, Texas, marking a major U.S. manufacturing milestone. Trading volume reached about 7.4 million shares during the day and 741,510 after hours. The move followed cooler-than-expected inflation data and positive sentiment in the chip sector.
19 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Wheat Prices Gain as US Crop Ratings Hold Steady
    April 28, 2026, 1:02 AM EDT. Wheat futures climbed on Monday, with Chicago SRW up 11 1/2 to 13 1/4 cents and Kansas City HRW rising 5 1/2 to 8 1/4 cents. Export inspections fell 29.53% week-on-week to 365,156 MT, marking a 43.84% drop year-on-year. The US spring wheat planting lags 3 points behind the five-year average at 19% planted, while winter wheat heading is 13 points ahead at 34%. Crop condition ratings remained steady at 30%. Saudi Arabia purchased 985,000 MT in a recent tender. Market watchers note steady demand despite shipment declines. May CBOT wheat settled at $6.21 1/2, up 13 1/4 cents, reflecting bullish sentiment amid stable crop progress and steady export interests.

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

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow slipped 62.67 points to 49,168.04. After-hours, major U.S. indexes edged up less than 0.2%. Nvidia jumped 4% to a new high, topping $5 trillion in value, while Domino’s Pizza fell after forecasting weaker 2026 growth. Investors await Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision this week.
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