Today: 30 April 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

RTX Corporation stock faces Trump payout clampdown as investors brace for Monday trade

RTX Corporation stock faces Trump payout clampdown as investors brace for Monday trade

RTX shares rose 0.7% to $188.50 Friday as the White House issued a directive targeting dividends and buybacks by major defense contractors. The order requires the Secretary of War to flag underperformers within 30 days and mandates new payout terms in contracts within 60 days. Defense stocks broadly outperformed, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman both up over 4%. RTX reports Q4 and full-year results Jan. 27.
11 January 2026
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BlackRock’s 2026 playbook: AI still leads, but cash income fades and diversification returns

BlackRock’s 2026 playbook: AI still leads, but cash income fades and diversification returns

BlackRock strategists expect the AI-driven market rally to continue into 2026 but urge investors to diversify beyond mega-cap tech stocks. The firm warns long-term U.S. Treasuries are becoming less reliable as a hedge and highlights falling cash yields as central banks cut rates. BlackRock recommends shifting toward income-generating assets, including intermediate bonds and international stocks.
11 January 2026
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Lloyds Banking Group stock near £1: CEO pay shake-up hits headlines as buyback bets build

Lloyds Banking Group stock near £1: CEO pay shake-up hits headlines as buyback bets build

Lloyds is preparing a new pay policy that could raise CEO Charlie Nunn’s maximum award to £13.2 million, the Guardian reported. Shareholders will vote on the plan at the annual meeting, as peers have also lifted pay ceilings. Lloyds shares closed at 100.30p Friday, near a 52-week high. Investors await the bank’s Jan. 29 results for updates on dividends, buybacks, and motor finance redress.
11 January 2026
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Imperial Brands PLC stock: Buyback update lands as shares slip and AGM clock ticks

Imperial Brands PLC stock: Buyback update lands as shares slip and AGM clock ticks

Imperial Brands shares closed down 0.3% at 3,011 pence Friday as the company disclosed a £1.45 billion buyback for cancellation. A regulatory filing showed 194,893 shares were bought Jan. 9 at an average 3,004.20 pence. The FTSE 100 hit a record, but Imperial lagged peers like British American Tobacco, which rose 1.25%. Investors await the Jan. 28 AGM and Feb. 19 ex-dividend date.
11 January 2026
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Barclays stock: buyback update lands as investors eye CPI and bank earnings week

Barclays stock: buyback update lands as investors eye CPI and bank earnings week

Barclays repurchased 2.07 million shares for cancellation on Jan. 8 as part of its ongoing buyback, with shares closing Friday up 0.04% at 484.9 pence. Trading volume reached 16.5 million shares. Attention turns to U.S. CPI data and major U.S. bank earnings on Jan. 13, which could impact rate expectations and bank stocks. Barclays will release full-year results on Feb. 10.
11 January 2026
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Palantir (PLTR) faces fresh valuation test as investor says “too early to call” despite Truist’s $223 target

Palantir (PLTR) faces fresh valuation test as investor says “too early to call” despite Truist’s $223 target

Palantir shares have dropped 14% since November’s Q3 report, with Wall Street holding a consensus Hold rating and a $190 average price target. Truist began coverage this week with a Buy rating and a $223 target, citing 63% annual growth and strong margins. Shares rose 0.3% to $177.49. Accenture announced plans to acquire U.K. AI firm Faculty, a Palantir competitor.
11 January 2026
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Unilever PLC stock rises into the weekend as investors eye U.S. CPI and Feb results

Unilever PLC stock rises into the weekend as investors eye U.S. CPI and Feb results

Unilever shares closed up 1.7% at 4,744 pence Friday, lifted by a broader rally after the U.S. jobs report. The FTSE 100 hit a record high, with traders watching U.S. inflation data due Jan. 13 and Unilever’s full-year results on Feb. 12. The company recently spun off its ice cream business and completed an 8-for-9 share consolidation. Investors remain cautious on growth and margin outlooks.
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX set to slide as oil prices jump over $120 a barrel
    April 29, 2026, 6:07 PM EDT. The Australian share market (ASX) is expected to open lower, with futures down 0.8% to 8,627 points, following mixed results on Wall Street. The Dow Jones fell 0.6%, S&P 500 slipped 0.04%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.6%. European markets also declined, led by the FTSE down 1.2%. Oil prices surged 8.7% to over $US120 a barrel, driven by Brent crude hitting $US120.92. Commodities like iron ore rose 0.6%, while precious metals and the Australian dollar weakened. This sharp oil price increase pressures markets and is a key factor behind the ASX's anticipated drop. The market will be closely watching further economic and commodity developments throughout the trading day.

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Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

29 April 2026
Microsoft reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $82.9 billion, up 18%, and net income of $31.8 billion, up 23%, beating analyst estimates. Azure revenue jumped 40%, and AI business annual run rate hit $37 billion, up 123%. Shares fell over 2% after hours as investors focused on rising capital expenditures, which climbed 49% to $31.9 billion. Free cash flow dropped to $15.8 billion from $20.3 billion a year earlier.
Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

29 April 2026
Meta Platforms shares dropped about 5% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion. First-quarter revenue rose 33% to $56.31 billion, beating estimates, while net income reached $26.77 billion, boosted by an $8.03 billion tax benefit. Meta expects second-quarter revenue of $58–$61 billion. Daily active users across its apps increased 4% to 3.56 billion.
Chipotle Stock Jumps After Chicken Bet Breaks Its Sales Slump

Chipotle Stock Jumps After Chicken Bet Breaks Its Sales Slump

29 April 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a 0.5% rise in first-quarter comparable sales, reversing recent declines and beating analyst expectations. Total revenue rose 7.4% to $3.09 billion, while shares jumped 7% in after-hours trading. Operating margin narrowed to 12.9% from 16.7% a year earlier. Menu items like Chicken al Pastor and Honey Chicken drove increased restaurant visits.
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