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.

DBS stock tops S$58 as Singapore bank rally rolls on; investors eye Feb 9 results

DBS stock tops S$58 as Singapore bank rally rolls on; investors eye Feb 9 results

DBS Group shares rose 0.6% to S$58.25 in Wednesday afternoon trade, after hitting S$58.80 and nearing a 52-week high. The Straits Times Index reached a record 4,765.29 earlier, led by gains in bank stocks. Analysts expect DBS to raise its quarterly dividend to 66 cents in 2026 and pay an extra 15 cents a share through 2027. Investors are watching net interest margins and potential changes in dividend policy.
7 January 2026
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DroneShield stock cools after JPMorgan drops below 5% stake — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield stock cools after JPMorgan drops below 5% stake — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares fell 0.77% to A$3.89 Wednesday after surging 18.43% the previous session, with trading volume dropping by nearly half. A filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and affiliates dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold on Jan. 2. The company extended its partnership with the Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team and promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer.
7 January 2026
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South32 stock rises on the ASX as copper hits record highs — what investors watch next

South32 stock rises on the ASX as copper hits record highs — what investors watch next

South32 shares closed up 1.6% at A$3.84 in Sydney, trading A$86.6 million in value. The move followed copper prices hitting $13,000 a ton in London, with analysts warning of a global deficit. South32 disclosed new and lapsed employee share rights in a routine filing. The company plans to idle its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique by March, citing a failed power deal and a $60 million cost.
7 January 2026
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ANZ share price slides as sticky core inflation keeps RBA rate path in focus

ANZ share price slides as sticky core inflation keeps RBA rate path in focus

ANZ Group Holdings fell 1.5% to A$35.43, closing at its session low and underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.28%. The move followed flat November inflation data, keeping rate hike bets in play. Australia’s other major banks also closed lower. Interest-rate futures now price about a one-in-three chance of a Reserve Bank hike in February.
7 January 2026
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Fortescue stock pulls back from near 52-week high as iron ore rallies — what investors watch next

Fortescue stock pulls back from near 52-week high as iron ore rallies — what investors watch next

Fortescue Ltd shares slipped 0.18% to A$22.80 at Wednesday’s close, retreating from near a 52-week high as iron ore futures hit a five-month peak on strong Chinese steel demand. Australia’s CPI eased to 3.4% in November, tempering rate-hike bets. Investors await Fortescue’s December-quarter production report on Jan 22. The Reserve Bank of Australia next meets Feb. 2–3.
7 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps 14.5% as China-Japan export curb puts rare earth supply in focus

Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps 14.5% as China-Japan export curb puts rare earth supply in focus

Lynas Rare Earths shares surged 14.5% to A$15.06 after China imposed immediate export bans on “dual-use” items to Japan, raising concerns over rare earth supply. Japan’s government called the move “absolutely unacceptable” but said the scope was unclear. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.15%. G7 finance ministers will meet Jan. 12 to discuss rare earth supply chains.
7 January 2026
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Roblox stock drops as outage reports, insider sale and TD Cowen cut put engagement in focus

Roblox stock drops as outage reports, insider sale and TD Cowen cut put engagement in focus

Roblox shares dropped 5.6% to $76.47 Tuesday after outage reports, insider selling, and a bearish broker note citing slowing user engagement. TD Cowen cut its price target to $70, warning of a sharper-than-expected December slowdown. Director Anthony P. Lee sold 59,000 shares last week. Roblox also launched new ad formats at CES 2026 while outages peaked overnight, according to Downdetector.
6 January 2026
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Travere Therapeutics TVTX stock slides 5% as FDA decision on Filspari nears

Travere Therapeutics TVTX stock slides 5% as FDA decision on Filspari nears

Travere Therapeutics shares dropped 5.3% to $36.09 Tuesday ahead of the FDA’s Jan. 13 decision on expanding kidney drug Filspari’s label. Options trading surged, with heavy put activity at the $35 strike. Chief Medical Officer Jula Inrig disclosed a planned sale of 15,000 shares to cover taxes. CEO Eric Dube will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12.
6 January 2026
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MARA stock slips as bitcoin retreats; Morgan Stanley ETF filing keeps crypto shares in focus

MARA stock slips as bitcoin retreats; Morgan Stanley ETF filing keeps crypto shares in focus

Shares of MARA Holdings dropped 1.4% to $10.45 Tuesday afternoon as bitcoin fell 2.3%, reversing part of its early-year gains. The stock traded between $9.97 and $10.68, with traders watching the $10 level. Morgan Stanley filed for bitcoin and solana ETFs, signaling more Wall Street interest. Other crypto stocks were mixed, with Strategy down 3.9% after reporting a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets.
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Microsoft Gains Major Customer, Boosting Stock Prospects
    April 29, 2026, 10:14 PM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) secured a significant new customer, marking a key development for investors. The stock traded up 1.19% on April 27, 2026, reflecting positive market sentiment. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA, and The Motley Fool hold positions in Microsoft, signaling strong confidence in the company's growth. Tatevosian's affiliation with The Motley Fool includes potential compensation for subscriber referrals, though his views remain independent. This customer acquisition highlights Microsoft's ongoing expansion and potential for stock appreciation, making it a noteworthy event for shareholders.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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