Today: 25 April 2026
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Khadija Saeed

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

Netflix stock leaps on $2.8 billion breakup fee — here’s what matters before NFLX reopens

Netflix stock leaps on $2.8 billion breakup fee — here’s what matters before NFLX reopens

Netflix shares jumped 13.77% to $96.24 on Friday after the company exited its Warner Bros. Discovery bid and received a $2.8 billion breakup fee from Paramount. The move eased concerns over debt and deal risk. Paramount will proceed with a $110 billion Warner merger. Investors await Monday’s trading and guidance on Netflix’s use of the cash.
28 February 2026
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Analog Devices stock dodges chip selloff as insider sale hits tape; jobs report next

Analog Devices stock dodges chip selloff as insider sale hits tape; jobs report next

Analog Devices shares closed up 0.37% at $355.67 Friday, outperforming chip peers as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell. Chief accounting officer Michael Sondel sold about $1.52 million in stock earlier in the week, according to an SEC filing. The company recently forecast Q2 revenue above analyst estimates. Broader chip stocks slid after a hotter-than-expected inflation reading.
28 February 2026
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Chevron stock price rises as oil rallies; OPEC+ meeting and Lukoil talks loom

Chevron stock price rises as oil rallies; OPEC+ meeting and Lukoil talks loom

Chevron shares rose 1.41% to $186.76 Friday, tracking gains in crude after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks ended without a deal. Washington extended the deadline for bids on Lukoil’s assets to April 1, with Chevron and Quantum Capital Group in talks for the $22 billion portfolio. Brent crude settled up 2.45% at $72.48 a barrel. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% and the Dow dropped 1.05%.
28 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock snaps skid on orforglipron pill data as April FDA clock nears

Eli Lilly stock snaps skid on orforglipron pill data as April FDA clock nears

Eli Lilly shares rose 2.93% to $1,051.99 Friday, outperforming a falling market. Full results from a diabetes trial showed Lilly’s oral drug orforglipron caused more nausea and discontinuations than Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus, but produced greater A1C and weight reduction. The 52-week study involved 1,698 patients. Novo plans to cut U.S. list prices for Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 50% starting in 2027.
28 February 2026
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FTAI Aviation stock slips into the weekend after earnings miss — here’s what matters for Monday

FTAI Aviation stock slips into the weekend after earnings miss — here’s what matters for Monday

FTAI Aviation shares fell 1.4% to $305.80 Friday after missing quarterly earnings estimates but raising its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast and boosting its dividend to $0.40 a share. The company reported Q4 revenue of $662 million and EPS of $1.09, both below Wall Street expectations. FTAI’s annual filing noted eight aircraft and 17 engines remain in Russia and warned operating cash flow has lagged shareholder distributions.
28 February 2026
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Citigroup stock sinks after-hours as credit jitters hit banks, even after BlackRock deal

Citigroup stock sinks after-hours as credit jitters hit banks, even after BlackRock deal

Citigroup shares fell 4.5% to $110.19 in after-hours trading Friday, following a broad selloff in U.S. bank stocks. The drop came after the collapse of UK mortgage provider Market Financial Solutions revived concerns about private credit risks and persistent inflation dampened hopes for Fed rate cuts. About 18 million Citi shares changed hands. The S&P 500 bank index slid roughly 4%.
28 February 2026
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Salesforce stock price slips after hours: $50B buyback, Agentforce AI and what Wall Street watches next

Salesforce stock price slips after hours: $50B buyback, Agentforce AI and what Wall Street watches next

Salesforce shares fell 2.35% to $194.79 Friday and edged lower after hours. The company forecast fiscal 2027 revenue slightly below analyst expectations and announced a $50 billion buyback. Stifel and DA Davidson cut price targets, citing concerns over AI adoption and slower growth in older products. Investors are watching next week’s U.S. jobs report for broader tech market signals.
28 February 2026
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Bank of America stock sinks nearly 5% as bank rout hits Wall Street — what to watch next

Bank of America stock sinks nearly 5% as bank rout hits Wall Street — what to watch next

Bank of America shares dropped 4.7% to $49.83 Friday, losing $2.47 as U.S. bank stocks slid after the collapse of UK lender Market Financial Solutions fueled credit concerns. About 77.7 million shares traded. U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in January, reinforcing bets the Federal Reserve will keep rates steady. The 10-year Treasury yield eased to 3.95%.
28 February 2026
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JPMorgan stock slides after hours as private-credit jitters drag U.S. banks

JPMorgan stock slides after hours as private-credit jitters drag U.S. banks

JPMorgan shares fell 4.2% to $300.30 in after-hours trading Friday, leading a sharp selloff in U.S. bank stocks. Renewed fears over credit losses from private-credit deals and the collapse of UK lender Market Financial Solutions rattled investors. A lawsuit also hit JPMorgan over alleged fraud in auto loan-backed securities. Traders now await the March 6 U.S. jobs report for rate signals.
28 February 2026
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Lumentum stock price rebounds after Thursday slide as Form 144 sale notice hits tape

Lumentum stock price rebounds after Thursday slide as Form 144 sale notice hits tape

Lumentum shares rose 3.5% to $700.91 Friday, rebounding after a 6.4% drop Thursday, with heavy trading and wide price swings. A new SEC Form 144 filing showed Morgan Stanley Smith Barney plans to sell 5,302 shares worth about $3.66 million. Investors are watching management’s upcoming conference appearances for signals on AI data-center demand. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell on the day.
28 February 2026
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Booking (BKNG) stock price slips as March split and dividend dates tighten the calendar

Booking (BKNG) stock price slips as March split and dividend dates tighten the calendar

Booking Holdings shares fell 0.26% to $4,239.35 Friday as the company announced a 25-for-1 stock split, with new shares distributed after April 2. The board declared a $10.50 per share dividend payable March 31. Executives reported lower average daily rates and shorter stays in the U.S. Travel stocks broadly declined, with Expedia and TripAdvisor also closing lower.
28 February 2026
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Alphabet GOOG stock price rises on Meta AI chip deal, then slips after hours amid new Google ads probe

Alphabet GOOG stock price rises on Meta AI chip deal, then slips after hours amid new Google ads probe

Alphabet shares rose 1.4% Friday after reports Meta signed a multi-year deal to rent Google’s AI chips, then slipped 0.5% in after-hours trading. Belgium’s competition authority opened a preliminary antitrust probe into Google’s online ad sales. Alphabet’s trading volume hit 33 million shares, above its 50-day average. The company forecast 2026 capital expenditures could reach up to $185 billion.
28 February 2026
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CoreWeave stock price tumbles as $35 billion capex plan rattles investors

CoreWeave stock price tumbles as $35 billion capex plan rattles investors

CoreWeave shares fell 18.5% to $79.53 after the company announced 2026 capital spending of $30–$35 billion, more than double last year’s outlay. The AI cloud firm reported a Q4 net loss of $452 million on $1.57 billion in revenue, citing short-term margin pressure as it accelerates data center expansion. Investors remain focused on funding and profitability ahead of management’s updates next week.
28 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slides toward $65,000 late Friday as rate-cut bets wobble

Bitcoin price slides toward $65,000 late Friday as rate-cut bets wobble

Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $65,479 in late U.S. trading Friday, after hitting an intraday high of $68,118 and briefly touching $65,202. The drop followed a hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price index, which rose 0.5% in January. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $506.6 million and $254.4 million on Feb. 25 and 26, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to Farside Investors.
27 February 2026
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Dell stock jumps 22% on AI server outlook and $10 billion buyback — what Wall Street watches next

Dell stock jumps 22% on AI server outlook and $10 billion buyback — what Wall Street watches next

Dell shares jumped 21.9% to $148.08 at Friday’s close, then slipped 0.4% after hours. The company expects AI server revenue to more than double to $50 billion by fiscal 2027 and raised its dividend 20%, adding $10 billion to its buyback program. At least seven brokerages raised price targets after the earnings report. Investors now await the March 6 U.S. jobs report.
27 February 2026
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Meta stock slips after hours as Google AI chip rental report and EU legal setback keep costs in focus

Meta stock slips after hours as Google AI chip rental report and EU legal setback keep costs in focus

Meta shares fell 2.8% to $648.18 in after-hours trading Friday after reports the company signed a multi-year deal to rent Google’s AI chips. The White House plans to meet with major AI firms next week to discuss electricity costs tied to data centers. An EU court adviser backed regulators seeking information in antitrust probes involving Meta. Louisiana utility regulators denied a request to investigate a $27 billion Meta data center deal.
27 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Should Investors Buy FTSE 100 Shares Now or Wait for a Market Crash?
    April 25, 2026, 12:09 PM EDT. Amid global tensions and economic uncertainty, investors debate whether to buy FTSE 100 shares now or wait for the next stock market crash. Market crashes offer opportunities to purchase high-quality stocks at significant discounts, but predicting these crashes is extremely difficult. The ongoing Iran conflict raises risks, yet potential peace deals and increased production may mitigate energy shocks. Investor interest in FTSE 100 remains strong, with Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) highlighted for growth prospects tied to new product launches and factory expansions. However, supply chain disruptions, especially in plastics used for manufacturing, pose short-term risks. Games Workshop's pricing power could offset rising costs, but inflationary pressures remain a concern. This cautious, incremental investment approach reflects a balanced stance amid volatility.

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eBay Inc. Stock Slides 5% as Depop Deal Faces UK Test Before Earnings

eBay Inc. Stock Slides 5% as Depop Deal Faces UK Test Before Earnings

25 April 2026
eBay shares fell 5.3% to $97.94 on Friday amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of its planned $1.2 billion Depop acquisition and ahead of its April 29 earnings call. Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority opened a merger file on April 23 but has not launched a formal investigation. Trading volume exceeded recent averages. Amazon shares rose 3.5% the same day.
Deere Stock Tumbles Before Earnings as Wall Street Tests John Deere’s 2026 Rebound

Deere Stock Tumbles Before Earnings as Wall Street Tests John Deere’s 2026 Rebound

25 April 2026
Deere & Company shares dropped 4.95% to $562.64 on Friday, underperforming peers ahead of its May 21 earnings report. Analysts expect quarterly EPS of $5.81, down 12.5% from last year, citing weak large-farm machinery demand. Deere forecasts fiscal 2026 net income of $4.5–$5 billion but faces a $1.2 billion tariff hit and lower U.S. farm income. The company settled “right to repair” litigation this month.
The Trade Desk Stock Just Got a Short-Squeeze Signal. Earnings Could Decide the Next Move

The Trade Desk Stock Just Got a Short-Squeeze Signal. Earnings Could Decide the Next Move

25 April 2026
The Trade Desk shares closed at $23.97 Friday, up 5.97%, after S3 Partners reported a 50% jump in short interest in March. The company faces squeeze risk ahead of its May 7 earnings report, with investors watching for updates on ad spending and competition from Google and Amazon. Publicis recently flagged concerns over an audit, which The Trade Desk disputes.
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