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.

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Rises on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Rises on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Goldman Sachs shares traded in the high-$870s on December 18, up modestly as softer U.S. inflation data and Dow gains supported financial stocks. The bank hired Brian Cayne, co-founder of Qatalyst Partners, as global co-head of software investment banking. Goldman led global tech M&A by deal value in 2025, advising on $337.8 billion in transactions.
18 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

AppLovin (APP) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

AppLovin shares jumped 5%–6% to near $694 by midday Thursday after the Czech National Bank disclosed a new $49.4 million stake. The stock’s market cap hovered above $200 billion, up 103% year-to-date. Insider selling totaled about $195 million over the past three months, including sales by CEO Arash Adam Foroughi and director Eduardo Vivas. Institutional ownership stands at roughly 41.85%.
18 December 2025
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Cisco Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CSCO Rises as Wall Street Lifts Targets—But a Critical Zero‑Day Cyber Alert Adds Risk

Cisco Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CSCO Rises as Wall Street Lifts Targets—But a Critical Zero‑Day Cyber Alert Adds Risk

Cisco stock rose 1.5% to $77.15 on December 18 after Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its “Overweight” rating and analysts raised targets. Meanwhile, Cisco warned that China-linked attackers are actively exploiting a critical zero-day flaw in its Secure Email products, with no patch available. Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency rated the vulnerability CVE-2025-20393 at 10/10 severity. Trading volume reached 6.14 million shares.
18 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock: Standard General CNN Talks, Netflix Deal vs Paramount Bid, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 18, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock: Standard General CNN Talks, Netflix Deal vs Paramount Bid, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 18, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell about 1% to $27.93 on Dec. 18 after reports that hedge fund Standard General is in talks to invest in or acquire parts of WBD’s networks business, including CNN. The board urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s tender offer, backing a rival deal with Netflix. Morgan Stanley raised its price target for WBD to $29 amid shifting deal dynamics.
18 December 2025
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Linde plc Stock (LIN) in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: New CFO Space Board Role, EPS Guidance, and Analyst Targets Near $500

Linde plc Stock (LIN) in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: New CFO Space Board Role, EPS Guidance, and Analyst Targets Near $500

Linde shares traded near $422 midday Dec. 18 after CFO Matt White joined Stoke Space’s board, highlighting the company’s push into commercial space. The Czech National Bank increased its stake in Linde during Q3, according to filings. Analysts continue to cite strong earnings potential despite a premium valuation and mixed industrial trends.
18 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 18, 2025

Costco Stock (COST) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 18, 2025

Costco shares traded at $859.54, down 0.36% as of 11:50 a.m. ET on Dec. 18, with a market cap near $381 billion. Investors are weighing strong fiscal Q1 2026 results—net sales of $65.98 billion, net income of $2.001 billion—against concerns over valuation and a slight dip in membership renewal rates. A recent “Sell” call and lack of formal guidance have added to the debate.
18 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (COIN) Today: “Everything Exchange” Expansion, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 18, 2025)

Coinbase Stock (COIN) Today: “Everything Exchange” Expansion, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 18, 2025)

Coinbase shares rose 2.3% to $249.80 on Dec. 18, 2025, after launching U.S. stock and ETF trading for retail users. The company also announced new prediction markets and previewed plans for tokenized equities. Bitcoin traded near $87,678 as crypto prices stabilized. Regulatory questions remain over Coinbase’s expansion into event contracts and tokenized assets.
18 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: CPI Surprise, Fresh Filings, Dividend Clarity, and 2026 Price Targets

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: CPI Surprise, Fresh Filings, Dividend Clarity, and 2026 Price Targets

Caterpillar shares rebounded Thursday, trading in the high-$560s after a steep drop Wednesday that saw the stock close at $561.89. U.S. November CPI rose 2.7%, below forecasts, fueling hopes for rate cuts and lifting industrial stocks. New filings showed the Czech National Bank increased its Caterpillar stake. Inflation data reliability was questioned due to a missing October report.
18 December 2025
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Uber Stock Today (NYSE: UBER): Robotaxi Debate Heats Up as Analysts Reprice the Risk — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Uber Stock Today (NYSE: UBER): Robotaxi Debate Heats Up as Analysts Reprice the Risk — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Uber shares traded near $80 on December 18, 2025, giving the company a market cap of about $164 billion. Bernstein reiterated its Outperform rating and $115 price target, saying robotaxi concerns are overstated. Reuters reported Uber is linked to robotaxi testing in Munich with Momenta in 2026. The stock has swung between the high-$50s and over $100 in the past year.
18 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025 as Jefferies Upgrades; Analysts Lift Targets After AI-Driven Selloff

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025 as Jefferies Upgrades; Analysts Lift Targets After AI-Driven Selloff

GE Vernova shares rebounded 4% Thursday to around $641 after plunging 10%–11% Wednesday, the S&P 500’s worst drop that day. The selloff followed concerns that more efficient AI chips could slow electricity demand growth, triggered in part by funding news for AI chip startup Mythic. Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” Thursday, citing strong multi-year fundamentals and demand for power equipment.
18 December 2025
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Eaton Stock (NYSE: ETN) News & Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Wells Fargo Cuts Target, Analysts Debate Valuation, and the AI Data Center Growth Thesis

Eaton Stock (NYSE: ETN) News & Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Wells Fargo Cuts Target, Analysts Debate Valuation, and the AI Data Center Growth Thesis

Eaton shares rose 0.8% to around $318 Thursday after plunging 4.28% on heavy volume Wednesday, underperforming industrial peers. Wells Fargo cut its price target to $340 from $395, citing valuation concerns, but kept an Equal Weight rating. The stock remains about 20% below its July high. Analyst targets still average above $399, though opinions are diverging.
18 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa announced on Dec. 18 that hundreds of secure, AI agent-initiated transactions have been completed with partners, marking a milestone for its Intelligent Commerce program. Shares traded near $347 midday as investors assessed the update and ongoing regulatory concerns. Visa said 47% of U.S. shoppers now use AI tools for shopping tasks and predicts millions will use AI agents for purchases by late 2026.
18 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): JPM Near Record High as CPI Cools, Analysts Turn Cautious Ahead of Q4 Earnings

JPMorgan Chase Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): JPM Near Record High as CPI Cools, Analysts Turn Cautious Ahead of Q4 Earnings

JPMorgan Chase shares closed at $317.44 Thursday, up 0.78%, trading near record highs set earlier in the week. The move followed a U.S. inflation report showing CPI up 2.7% year over year, though data was affected by October’s government shutdown. Investors also tracked fresh analyst updates and several JPMorgan-related headlines ahead of the bank’s upcoming earnings.
18 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EU Privacy Ruling, IRS Tax Fight, and Wall Street’s 2026 AI Forecasts

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EU Privacy Ruling, IRS Tax Fight, and Wall Street’s 2026 AI Forecasts

Meta shares rose 2.7% to about $667 Thursday, outpacing major U.S. indexes, as investors weighed a sweeping Austrian Supreme Court ruling against Meta’s EU ad model. The court ordered Meta to give EU users full access to their personal data, rejecting Meta’s trade secret defense and finding violations of GDPR consent rules. The decision is final and enforceable across the EU.
18 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Buys, MSCI Index Risk, Nasdaq 100 Update, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Buys, MSCI Index Risk, Nasdaq 100 Update, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Strategy Inc disclosed it bought 10,645 bitcoin for $980.3 million between Dec. 8–14, funded by selling 4.79 million shares for $888.2 million. As of Dec. 14, total bitcoin holdings reached 671,268 BTC. Shares traded near $165 on Dec. 18 after volatile swings. Debate over dilution and bitcoin accumulation dominated trading.
18 December 2025
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CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025: Debt Fears, Data-Center Delays, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Investors

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025: Debt Fears, Data-Center Delays, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Investors

CoreWeave shares rose nearly 5% to around $68 by late morning Dec. 18, rebounding after days of heavy selling tied to concerns over debt and data-center financing. The move followed Micron’s strong outlook and analyst comments suggesting recent losses in CoreWeave may have been overdone. The stock traded between $64.89 and $68.90, with a 52-week range of $33 to $187.
18 December 2025
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Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock News Today: Orforglipron Pill Data, Pricing Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock News Today: Orforglipron Pill Data, Pricing Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Eli Lilly reported positive Phase 3 results for its oral obesity drug orforglipron, showing patients maintained prior weight loss after switching from injectable treatments. Shares rose about 1.75% to $1,060 on Thursday. The company also plans significant price cuts for Mounjaro and Zepbound in Canada, according to a separate report. Lilly said orforglipron’s safety profile matched earlier studies, with mostly mild gastrointestinal side effects.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Meridian Mining Plans London Stock Exchange Debut with £25 Million Equity Raise
    April 28, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT. Meridian Mining (TSX:MNO) aims to list on the London Stock Exchange under ticker MNO by May 1, 2026. The company announced a £25 million ($47.17 million) equity offering at £0.92 per share, a 5.6% discount to its last Toronto closing price. Proceeds plus £55.1 million existing cash will support development of Brazil's Cabaçal Project, covering infrastructure, civil works, and working capital. A 2025 pre-feasibility study showed a US$984 million net present value and 61% internal rate of return. The project's Definitive Feasibility Study is due in Q4 2026, with a final investment decision soon after. The company continues exploration for copper, gold, silver, and zinc in the region.

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FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

28 April 2026
BP jumped after posting $3.2 billion in first-quarter profit, its highest in over two years, lifting the FTSE 100 by 0.2% to around 10,340 as oil traded above $110 a barrel. Barclays shares fell over 3% after a £228 million provision linked to Market Financial Solutions offset higher profits and a £500 million buyback. Taylor Wimpey dropped after warning of rising build-cost inflation.
US Stock Futures Slip Before The Bell As Oil Spike Tests Record S&P 500 Rally

US Stock Futures Slip Before The Bell As Oil Spike Tests Record S&P 500 Rally

28 April 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40% and S&P 500 E-mini futures slipped 0.13% early Tuesday, while Dow futures edged up 0.08%, as rising oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran talks weighed on markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday. Brent and U.S. crude held above pre-war levels with the Strait of Hormuz mostly shut. Investors await a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings this week.
What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down

What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down

28 April 2026
Bitcoin’s price is driven by demand meeting a limited, slow-growing supply, not by any single indicator. ETF inflows, macro liquidity, regulation, and market sentiment now rival the impact of the halving event. New supply is predictable and capped, but demand—especially from ETFs—can quickly overwhelm it. When buyers outnumber sellers, prices rise; when sellers dominate, prices fall.
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