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.

US Stock Market Today Dec. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise After Cooler CPI as Micron Sparks Tech Bounce

US Stock Market Today Dec. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise After Cooler CPI as Micron Sparks Tech Bounce

U.S. stocks rose sharply Thursday morning after November CPI data showed annual inflation at 2.7%, below the expected 3.1%. The S&P 500 ETF gained 0.8%, Nasdaq 100 ETF 1.2%, and the 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.13%. The U.S. dollar index fell to 98.25. Data collection issues from the recent government shutdown left some economists cautious about the report’s reliability.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025): DJIA Rises to 48,112 at 9:47 a.m. ET After Softer CPI and Micron-Fueled Tech Bounce

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025): DJIA Rises to 48,112 at 9:47 a.m. ET After Softer CPI and Micron-Fueled Tech Bounce

At 9:47 a.m. ET Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded at 48,112.66, up 226.69 points after a lower-than-expected November CPI report. Headline inflation rose 2.7% year-over-year, missing forecasts, but no monthly data was published due to a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, Nasdaq rose 1.2%, and traders increased bets on a January Fed rate cut.
18 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Honeywell shares closed up 0.82% at $199.89 Wednesday, outperforming a falling market. The stock edged higher to $200.40 in after-hours trading on volume of about 966,000 shares. Broader indexes fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.16% and Nasdaq off 1.81%. No major company news drove the move; traders focused on Thursday’s U.S. CPI release.
18 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Update, Today’s Key News, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Update, Today’s Key News, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CrowdStrike shares fell 3.79% to $470.02 on Wednesday, closing about 17% below last month’s high. Trading volume was 2.3 million, slightly under the 50-day average. After-hours trading showed little change, with prices hovering near the close. Cybersecurity peers Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks also declined, as tech stocks faced broad selling pressure.
18 December 2025
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2026 Midterm Elections: GOP Splits on ACA Subsidies, New Retirements, and Fresh Polling Redraw the House Battlefield

2026 Midterm Elections: GOP Splits on ACA Subsidies, New Retirements, and Fresh Polling Redraw the House Battlefield

Four House Republicans from swing districts joined Democrats on Dec. 17 to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, marking a rare procedural loss for Speaker Mike Johnson. New polling showed voters dissatisfied with both parties but leaning slightly toward Democrats for the 2026 House. Another GOP incumbent announced retirement, increasing open seats ahead of the midterms.
18 December 2025
Home Depot Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): HD Closes Higher on a Rough Market Day as CPI Looms Thursday Morning

Home Depot Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): HD Closes Higher on a Rough Market Day as CPI Looms Thursday Morning

Home Depot shares closed up 1.15% at $356.75 Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 and Dow despite lighter-than-average volume. The stock held steady after hours as investors awaited Thursday’s CPI data. Truist Securities raised its price target on Home Depot to $390, citing stable demand and potential for a housing-led recovery. Home Depot remains about 16% below its 52-week high.
18 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock After the Close on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Action, Today’s Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock After the Close on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Action, Today’s Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) closed Wednesday at $79.20, down 4.58%, with about 10.8 million shares traded. After-hours, the stock slipped further to $79.04. The company announced a memorandum of understanding with LianLian Global to explore cross-border USDC payments in Asia. Broader equity markets fell amid tech sector concerns and increased demand for safe-haven assets.
18 December 2025
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Nu Holdings closed down 2.10% at $15.86 Wednesday, then edged up to $15.91 in after-hours trading. Institutional filings showed Assenagon Asset Management nearly doubled its NU stake, while Salem Investment Counselors and Northside Capital trimmed holdings. Hamilton Lane Advisors disclosed a new position. Broader market weakness weighed on fintech stocks.
18 December 2025
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Chevron (CVX) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Chevron (CVX) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Chevron shares rose 1.89% to $149.52 Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 and Dow as oil prices rebounded on U.S. blockade threats targeting Venezuelan tankers. The stock edged slightly higher after hours. Chevron’s direct exposure to Venezuela drew investor focus as most Venezuelan exports remained stalled following a cyberattack, though Chevron shipments continued.
18 December 2025
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CRH plc Stock After the Bell (Dec. 17, 2025): After-Hours Dip, Buyback Update, S&P 500 Catalyst — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

CRH plc Stock After the Bell (Dec. 17, 2025): After-Hours Dip, Buyback Update, S&P 500 Catalyst — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

CRH plc closed at $123.05 on Wednesday, down 3.05%, and slipped further to about $122.00 in after-hours trading. The company disclosed it repurchased 31,000 shares on December 16 at an average price of $127.73 as part of its ongoing $300 million buyback plan. U.S. stocks broadly fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%.
18 December 2025
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American Airlines Stock (AAL) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Premium Push Headlines, Loyalty Rule Shift, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

American Airlines Stock (AAL) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Premium Push Headlines, Loyalty Rule Shift, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

American Airlines shares closed down 3% at $15.51 on Dec. 17, then held steady after hours. The drop followed a Reuters report detailing the airline’s shift to premium cabins and services, aiming to boost profits and compete with Delta and United. Trading volume reached about 55 million shares. The A321XLR debuts on the New York–Los Angeles route Thursday.
18 December 2025
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Spotify Stock After Hours (NYSE: SPOT) on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Slip as a New $800 Target Hits the Tape — What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Spotify Stock After Hours (NYSE: SPOT) on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Slip as a New $800 Target Hits the Tape — What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Spotify shares closed Wednesday at $566.23, down 2.22%, tracking a broad tech selloff in U.S. markets. After-hours trading saw the stock edge up to $566.87. Citizens JMP began coverage with a “Market Outperform” rating and an $800 price target. Investors await Thursday’s U.S. inflation data for direction.
18 December 2025
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Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Drops at the Close, Then Rebounds After Hours on PJM Auction News — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Drops at the Close, Then Rebounds After Hours on PJM Auction News — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

Vistra Corp. closed Wednesday at $159.97, down 7.77% after volatile trading, with shares hitting a low of $158.71 and volume near 6.58 million. The stock rebounded in after-hours trading to $163.21, up 2.03%, following news from the PJM Interconnection capacity auction. JPMorgan cut its price target on Vistra to $233 from $249 on Tuesday.
18 December 2025
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Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Analysts Stay Bullish as Shares Close Higher — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Analysts Stay Bullish as Shares Close Higher — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Boston Scientific shares closed up 1.65% at $94.48 on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market as the S&P 500 fell 1.16%. The stock traded as high as $95.99 intraday and saw volume above its 50-day average. After-hours, BSX edged up to $94.70. The stock remains about 13.7% below its 52-week high set in September.
18 December 2025
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Reddit Stock (RDDT) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Targets, CPI Risk, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Reddit Stock (RDDT) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Targets, CPI Risk, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Reddit shares closed at $227.34 on Wednesday and hovered near $227.20 in after-hours trading, showing little movement following the session. The stock traded between $226.83 and $235.42 on volume of about 5.65 million shares. An RBC Capital Markets price-target hike to $250 from $245 drove an afternoon rise. No major company news hit after the bell.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Goldman Sachs: AI Fears Prompt US Investors to Rethink Long-Term Growth in Stocks
    April 28, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT. Goldman Sachs analysts highlight growing investor concerns over artificial intelligence disrupting long-term U.S. corporate growth, especially in software sectors. About 75% of S&P 500's value now depends on profits beyond 10 years, a 25-year high linked to optimistic growth similar to the dotcom boom. The S&P 500 software and services index has fallen roughly 17% this year amid fears of AI cutting future revenue and margins. Goldman estimates a 1% drop in long-term growth expectations could reduce S&P 500 enterprise value by 15%, hitting high-growth stocks hardest with a potential 29% valuation decline. The firm expects continued uncertainty around AI impact to weigh on valuations for several quarters, urging companies to better communicate long-term outlooks to investors.

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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Slides, Nifty Tests 24,000 as Bank Stocks Stall Rally

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Slides, Nifty Tests 24,000 as Bank Stocks Stall Rally

28 April 2026
Sensex dropped 359 points to 76,944.91 and Nifty 50 fell 86 points to 24,006.70 by 2 p.m. in Mumbai. State-run banks led declines after the RBI finalized new expected credit-loss rules, with the Nifty PSU Bank index down nearly 2%. Coal India, ONGC, and Oil India gained on earnings and firm crude prices but failed to offset broader losses. Market breadth was negative, with more stocks falling than rising.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200’s Six-Day Slide Deepens as Oil Shock Puts RBA in Focus

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200’s Six-Day Slide Deepens as Oil Shock Puts RBA in Focus

28 April 2026
The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.64% to 8,710.7 on Tuesday, its lowest close since April 2 and sixth straight loss. Energy stocks rose as oil neared $110 a barrel, but consumer discretionary, utilities, and tech shares fell sharply. Investors await March inflation data due Wednesday, with the RBA’s next policy meeting set for May 5. The Australian dollar traded near 71.64 U.S. cents.
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.
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