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.

Oil prices jump on Iran deal jitters as Brent nears $73; OPEC+ meeting next

Oil prices jump on Iran deal jitters as Brent nears $73; OPEC+ meeting next

Crude oil prices climbed Friday, with WTI up 2.2% at $66.66 a barrel and Brent at $72.43, after the U.S. military moved forces into the Middle East. Traders cited supply risks from U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. Analysts noted a $4–$10 risk premium in prices, despite forecasts of oversupply later in 2026. Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia increased exports to buffer the market.
27 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today slide toward 6% as Rocket (RKT) stock climbs on earnings, Compass-Redfin deal

Mortgage rates today slide toward 6% as Rocket (RKT) stock climbs on earnings, Compass-Redfin deal

Rocket Companies shares rose 2.65% to $18.21 after reporting $2.69 billion in Q4 revenue and announcing a three-year listings partnership with Compass. Freddie Mac’s weekly 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6% for the first time since September 2022. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs report and the March Fed meeting for further direction on rates.
27 February 2026
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Oil prices jump 3% on Iran supply fears as Brent hits seven-month high

Oil prices jump 3% on Iran supply fears as Brent hits seven-month high

Brent crude rose about 3% to $72.84 a barrel Friday, with WTI up 3.6% to $67.54, as traders priced in Middle East supply risks amid stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are increasing exports ahead of the March 1 OPEC+ meeting. Analysts raised 2026 oil price forecasts but warned of a possible supply glut later this year.
27 February 2026
Nvidia stock slides again, dragging AI shares as Wall Street questions the payoff

Nvidia stock slides again, dragging AI shares as Wall Street questions the payoff

Nvidia shares fell 2.4% Friday, extending losses after a steep drop post-earnings, and pulling other AI-linked tech stocks lower. The Dow dropped 1.22%, S&P 500 lost 0.66%, and Nasdaq slid 0.99% in late morning trading. Hotter-than-expected U.S. producer prices fueled inflation concerns and pressured high-valuation tech names. Global equity fund inflows hit a five-week low as investors grew cautious.
27 February 2026
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Dow Jones today: Why the index is down more than 600 points on inflation and AI nerves

Dow Jones today: Why the index is down more than 600 points on inflation and AI nerves

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 600 points, or 1.22%, by midday Friday after January’s producer inflation rose 0.5%, exceeding forecasts. S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell, heading for their worst month since March 2025. American Express and Goldman Sachs accounted for most of the Dow’s decline. Investors focused on upcoming jobs and inflation data before the Fed’s March meeting.
27 February 2026
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Corning stock price today: GLW steadies after Thursday slide as Wall Street lifts targets

Corning stock price today: GLW steadies after Thursday slide as Wall Street lifts targets

Corning shares fell 0.5% to $149.60 in midday Friday trading after a 6.3% drop Thursday, with about 6 million shares changing hands. UBS raised its price target to $171 but trimmed long-term estimates, while Citigroup lifted its target to $170. The company is meeting investors Friday at Susquehanna’s annual tech conference. Thursday was the ex-dividend date for Corning’s $0.28 quarterly payout.
27 February 2026
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CoreWeave stock slides nearly 19% as $35 billion spending plan jolts investors (CRWV)

CoreWeave stock slides nearly 19% as $35 billion spending plan jolts investors (CRWV)

CoreWeave shares dropped 19% to $79.09 by midday Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of $30–35 billion, more than double 2025 levels. Management warned of near-term margin pressure as it accelerates AI data-center expansion. The company posted a Q4 net loss of $452 million on $1.572 billion revenue. JPMorgan and Stifel cut their price targets, citing margin concerns and higher spending.
27 February 2026
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UnitedHealth stock today: UNH rises on dividend return as Medicare Advantage rates near a key deadline

UnitedHealth stock today: UNH rises on dividend return as Medicare Advantage rates near a key deadline

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 1.72% to $291.60 by 11:44 a.m. EST Friday, outperforming a weaker market. The company authorized a $2.21 quarterly dividend, payable March 17. Medicare Advantage enrollment fell in seven states for 2026, with UnitedHealth’s count down over 5% but still leading at 9.3 million. The final 2027 Medicare Advantage rate announcement is expected by April 6.
27 February 2026
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock dips after hot U.S. inflation print; CFO set for Morgan Stanley talk

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock dips after hot U.S. inflation print; CFO set for Morgan Stanley talk

Booking Holdings shares fell about 1% to $4,208.76 in late-morning Friday trading after U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January, above forecasts. The company said CFO Ewout Steenbergen will speak at a Morgan Stanley conference on March 3. Booking’s stock remains about 28% below its 52-week high. Expedia and Airbnb shares traded slightly higher.
27 February 2026
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Oracle (ORCL) stock price drops as AI-spending doubts bite again, with March earnings next test

Oracle (ORCL) stock price drops as AI-spending doubts bite again, with March earnings next test

Oracle shares fell 3.7% to $144.69 in morning trading Friday, despite an Oppenheimer upgrade earlier in the week. The decline followed broader tech-sector selling and investor concerns over the payoff from heavy AI spending. Oracle traded between $145.15 and $152.50 during the session. Investors await Oracle’s next earnings report, scheduled for March 9.
27 February 2026
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Dell shares surge after AI server forecast points to $50 billion haul in fiscal 2027

Dell shares surge after AI server forecast points to $50 billion haul in fiscal 2027

Dell shares surged 17.5% Friday after the company projected its AI server revenue would double to about $50 billion in fiscal 2027. Dell forecast total revenue of $138–$142 billion for the year and raised its dividend and buyback plan. Fourth-quarter revenue reached a record $33.4 billion. Higher memory-chip costs remain a key risk for margins and PC demand.
27 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • AstraZeneca Share Price Pullback: Attractive Buy or Overvalued?
    April 25, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT. AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) shares dropped 7.7% in the past week, closing at £139.56. Despite this, it's gained 36.5% over the past year. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis values AstraZeneca at around US$237.83 per share, implying the stock trades at a 41.3% discount to intrinsic value, suggesting it is undervalued. The company's free cash flow is projected to rise from US$9.49 billion to US$20.18 billion by 2030. Market sentiment is influenced by its pharmaceutical pipeline and regulatory developments. AstraZeneca's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio remains a key metric for evaluating growth expectations. Investors should weigh recent declines against long-term fundamentals and risks to determine potential value in the stock.

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US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Intel Sparks AI Rally

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Intel Sparks AI Rally

25 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, lifted by a surge in chip stocks after Intel’s strong forecast. The Dow slipped 0.16%. Intel’s revenue and outlook beat estimates, sending its shares and peers like AMD and Nvidia sharply higher. IBM and ServiceNow weighed on software stocks, highlighting uneven performance across sectors.
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Deal Talks With iHeartMedia Could Reshape U.S. Audio Market

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Deal Talks With iHeartMedia Could Reshape U.S. Audio Market

25 April 2026
SiriusXM is in early merger talks with iHeartMedia, Bloomberg reported Friday, potentially combining the largest U.S. satellite-radio and broadcast-radio companies. SiriusXM shares fell nearly 5% while iHeartMedia surged 35% on deal speculation. Both firms declined to comment. SiriusXM reports first-quarter results April 30, with investors watching subscriber and ad trends.
Shake Shack Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Boost Before Earnings. Here’s What Changed

Shake Shack Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Boost Before Earnings. Here’s What Changed

25 April 2026
Guggenheim initiated Shake Shack at Buy with a $120 price target, citing margin upside and expansion potential. Shares rose 5.6% to $103.02. The call comes ahead of Shake Shack’s May 7 earnings report, with recent data showing first-quarter visits up nearly 20% year-over-year. JPMorgan raised its target to $100 but kept a Neutral rating, reflecting mixed analyst sentiment.
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