Today: 29 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Nasdaq 100 Reshuffle Risk, MSCI Index Fight, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Nasdaq 100 Reshuffle Risk, MSCI Index Fight, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) traded at $183.30 midday Friday as investors watched for a possible removal from the Nasdaq 100, with an announcement expected after the close. Analysts estimate exclusion could trigger $1.6 billion in passive fund outflows. MSCI is also considering a rule that could bar firms with large Bitcoin holdings from its indexes. Strategy has publicly opposed the proposal.
12 December 2025
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Eli Lilly Stock (NYSE: LLY) in Focus: Retatrutide’s Near-30% Weight-Loss Data, FDA Fast-Track Questions for Orforglipron, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Eli Lilly Stock (NYSE: LLY) in Focus: Retatrutide’s Near-30% Weight-Loss Data, FDA Fast-Track Questions for Orforglipron, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Eli Lilly shares traded near $1,009 Friday after its obesity drug retatrutide showed 28.7% average weight loss in a Phase 3 trial, though with notable discontinuation rates. Reuters reported FDA leaders pushed to speed review of Lilly’s oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron, raising internal concerns. The company is building a $6 billion Alabama plant to boost manufacturing. Analyst price targets remain supportive but vary widely.
12 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): AI “Bubble” Jitters Hit Chipmakers as Analysts Keep a Bullish Tilt on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): AI “Bubble” Jitters Hit Chipmakers as Analysts Keep a Bullish Tilt on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

AMD shares traded near $221.43 on Dec. 12, 2025, slipping alongside Nvidia as Broadcom’s margin warning and Oracle’s spending outlook rattled AI-linked stocks. Sector sentiment, not company news, drove moves as investors questioned AI profitability after recent capital spending shocks. Time’s “Person of the Year” feature on AMD CEO Lisa Su added to chatter about market sentiment.
12 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Navy ShipOS Deal, Lawsuit Escalation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Navy ShipOS Deal, Lawsuit Escalation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir shares traded between $180.21 and $188.50 on Dec. 12, with market cap near $447 billion after a year-to-date gain of about 140%. The company expanded its lawsuit against AI startup Percepta, naming several former employees. Palantir also secured a U.S. Navy “ShipOS” contract worth up to $448 million.
12 December 2025
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Meta (META) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, AI Spending Debate and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Meta (META) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, AI Spending Debate and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Meta Platforms shares traded at $647.66 pre-market Friday, down from $652.71 at the prior close and well below the $796.25 52-week high. Investors are reacting to renewed concerns over AI spending after Oracle’s warning, a Morgan Stanley price target cut to $750, and technical signals pointing to weaker momentum. Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive despite volatility.
12 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Stock Today: Google Class C Shares Face AI Rival Pressure, New Antitrust Risks, and a Waymo Recall — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Alphabet (GOOG) Stock Today: Google Class C Shares Face AI Rival Pressure, New Antitrust Risks, and a Waymo Recall — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Alphabet’s Class C stock (GOOG) closed at $313.70 on Dec. 11 after volatile trading and was modestly higher in premarket action Dec. 12. Investors are reacting to OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 launch and Disney partnership, EU regulatory threats, and a U.S. Waymo recall. Market focus remains on AI competition and scrutiny of Alphabet’s AI spending returns.
12 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News Today: Epic Games App Store Ruling, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Apple Stock (AAPL) News Today: Epic Games App Store Ruling, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Apple shares traded at $278.03 Thursday and edged lower to $277.10 in early Friday action after a U.S. appeals court upheld an injunction forcing Apple to loosen some App Store rules. The court reversed a ban on commissions for external purchases, sending the case back to set a “reasonable” fee. Apple’s market cap stands near $4.11 trillion. Investors weighed the ruling alongside new forecasts for iPhone 17 demand and AI strategy.
12 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Today: GPT-5.2 Copilot Rollout, New Legal Headwinds, and Wall Street Targets — Dec. 12, 2025

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Today: GPT-5.2 Copilot Rollout, New Legal Headwinds, and Wall Street Targets — Dec. 12, 2025

Microsoft closed at $483.47 Thursday and traded at $481.58 pre-market Friday as it rolled out GPT-5.2 to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio. The company faces a £2.1 billion UK lawsuit over cloud licensing and ongoing scrutiny of its AI practices. Analyst targets average $628. Market cap stands at $3.59 trillion.
12 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings: $73B AI Backlog, Margin Outlook, Dividend Hike, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 12, 2025)

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings: $73B AI Backlog, Margin Outlook, Dividend Hike, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 12, 2025)

Broadcom shares fell 1.5% to $406.37 by 12:44 UTC after the company warned of lower profit margins despite strong fiscal Q4 results and a bullish revenue outlook. The company expects first-quarter gross margin to drop about 100 basis points as AI-related sales grow. Revenue for Q4 rose 28% to $18.015 billion. The margin warning pressured tech stocks across the broader market.
12 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Volatility Spikes After Earnings: AI Capex Surge, Debt Questions, and Updated Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Volatility Spikes After Earnings: AI Capex Surge, Debt Questions, and Updated Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025

Oracle shares fell sharply after the company’s fiscal Q2 forecast missed Wall Street estimates and management signaled a major increase in AI and data-center spending. The stock drop came despite 14% revenue growth and a 68% jump in cloud infrastructure sales. Investors reacted to concerns over cash flow pressure and uncertainty about the timing of returns on the new investments.
12 December 2025
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Tesla Stock News, Forecasts & Analyst Outlook (TSLA) — What to Know on December 12, 2025

Tesla Stock News, Forecasts & Analyst Outlook (TSLA) — What to Know on December 12, 2025

Tesla shares traded near $447 Friday, down about 1%, after Reuters reported U.S. November sales fell 23% year-over-year to 39,800 vehicles, the lowest since January 2022. The drop follows the expiration of a $7,500 federal EV tax credit and increased promotions on lower-priced models. Investors remain split as demand weakens but interest in Tesla’s autonomy efforts persists.
12 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $181 as AI “Bubble” Fears Collide With Blackwell Growth Forecasts

NVIDIA Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $181 as AI “Bubble” Fears Collide With Blackwell Growth Forecasts

NVIDIA shares fell 1.6% to $180.93 midday Dec. 12 as Broadcom’s margin warning and Oracle’s cloud outlook fueled concerns over AI infrastructure profitability. Renewed U.S.–China export scrutiny and signs of investor rotation out of mega-cap tech added pressure. NVIDIA remains a focal point in debates over the pace and returns of AI spending.
12 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock After Hours on December 11, 2025 – What to Know Before the December 12 Open

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock After Hours on December 11, 2025 – What to Know Before the December 12 Open

Procter & Gamble shares closed at $140.76 on December 11, up 0.67% after recent lows near $138.14. Volume reached 11.44 million, with after-hours trading lifting the price to around $141. The stock remains down nearly 12% over three months, following weak sales updates and cautious executive commentary. Peers in the consumer sector also posted small gains.
12 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) After Hours: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) After Hours: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Exxon Mobil closed at $119.54 Thursday, then rose to $119.92 after hours as traders digested falling oil prices and reports that Permian Basin output may be peaking. About 14.78 million shares traded. The Permian hit a record 6.76 million barrels per day in December, with analysts noting Exxon’s plans to double output there by 2030. Oil prices declined, weighing on the sector.
12 December 2025
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Bank of America (BAC) Stock After Hours: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 12, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America (BAC) Stock After Hours: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 12, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America closed at $54.56 on Dec. 11, 2025, near its 52-week high, and was unchanged in after-hours trading. The move followed record closes for the Dow and S&P 500 as investors rotated into financials after a Federal Reserve rate cut. No major headlines or surprises emerged after the bell. Bank of America’s market cap stood at about $398.4 billion.
12 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • India Stock Market Rises Amid Earnings Optimism, Crude Oil Concerns Persist
    April 29, 2026, 6:44 AM EDT. Indian stocks rebounded as Sensex surged nearly 600 points and Nifty stayed over 24,150, led by gains in auto and FMCG sectors. Strong quarterly earnings, especially from Maruti Suzuki and Zomato-owner Eternal, fueled buying despite Brent crude prices holding near $111 per barrel. Elevated oil prices threaten to increase import costs and pressure corporate margins. Meanwhile, significant foreign outflows continue, surpassing last year's full-year record as geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz linger. Market breadth was positive with over 2,400 stocks advancing. Analysts urge caution, highlighting energy risks that could temper the rally.

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South Africa Stock Market Today: JSE Slips as Rand Wobbles Before Fed Decision

South Africa Stock Market Today: JSE Slips as Rand Wobbles Before Fed Decision

29 April 2026
The JSE All Share fell 0.28% and the Top 40 dropped 0.36% by late morning Wednesday as investors reduced risk ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve decision. The rand weakened to 16.5550 per dollar, pressured by high oil prices and global uncertainty. Richemont, Gold Fields, and AngloGold Ashanti declined, while banks gained modestly. Canal+ confirmed plans to list in Johannesburg on June 3.
Ireland Stock Market Today: ISEQ Climbs as Glanbia Surge Offsets Ryanair Warning

Ireland Stock Market Today: ISEQ Climbs as Glanbia Surge Offsets Ryanair Warning

29 April 2026
Glanbia shares jumped 10.84% in Dublin on Wednesday after reporting a 7.2% rise in first-quarter like-for-like revenue, lifting the ISEQ All Share 0.59% to 12,358.83. The ISEQ 20 Capped gained 1.16%, while Ryanair fell 1.04% after CEO Michael O’Leary warned fares may stay flat due to Middle East conflict. The broader STOXX 600 slipped 0.3% as European markets lagged.
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