Today: 3 April 2026
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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.

Nifty tops 26,300 as India bank stocks hit record; Coal India jumps, ITC slides on excise hike

Nifty tops 26,300 as India bank stocks hit record; Coal India jumps, ITC slides on excise hike

India’s Sensex rose 0.6% to 85,676.59 in noon trade Friday, with the Nifty 50 above 26,300. Nifty Bank reached a record 60,118. Coal India hit a 52-week high after opening e-auctions to neighboring countries. ITC dropped over 5% after higher cigarette excise duties were announced.
2 January 2026
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Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock edges up in premarket as bitcoin climbs near $89,000

Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock edges up in premarket as bitcoin climbs near $89,000

Cipher Mining shares rose 1.1% to $14.76 in pre-market trading Friday as bitcoin climbed 1.5% to $89,038. The company recently signed a $5.5 billion, 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for AI data center capacity, with 300 MW planned for 2026. Shares of other U.S.-listed miners were mixed before the bell. Cipher also amended a Texas lease with Fluidstack and Google for up to 207 MW of server power.
2 January 2026
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Datavault AI stock jumps premarket as DVLT traders focus on Jan. 7 warrant dividend clock

Datavault AI stock jumps premarket as DVLT traders focus on Jan. 7 warrant dividend clock

Datavault AI Inc shares jumped 22.7% to $0.80 in premarket trading Friday ahead of a Jan. 7 record date for proposed warrant and token dividends. Top holder Scilex reported it still owns 42.6% after selling 20.7 million shares last week. About 274,000 shares traded premarket. Warrants will require holders to also own a Dream Bowl Meme Coin II token in a Datavault wallet.
2 January 2026
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Bitmine stock slips in premarket as crypto-linked shares ease into 2026

Bitmine stock slips in premarket as crypto-linked shares ease into 2026

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell about 2% to $27.15 in early premarket trading Friday, even as bitcoin and ether rose. Investors are watching Bitmine’s January 15 annual meeting in Las Vegas, where shareholders will vote on board seats and key proposals. The company reported holding over 4.1 million ether, 192 bitcoin, and $1 billion in cash as of December 28. Several other crypto-linked stocks also traded lower premarket.
2 January 2026
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UK energy bills forecast to drop £138 in April 2026 after levy shake-up

UK energy bills forecast to drop £138 in April 2026 after levy shake-up

Cornwall Insight forecasts the UK energy price cap will drop 8% in April, lowering a typical annual dual-fuel bill to about £1,620. Ofgem’s cap for Jan.–Mar. rose 0.2% to £1,758, driven by higher policy and supplier costs. The April cut is linked to budget changes moving some levies to general taxation. Wholesale prices have eased, but some network charges are still set to rise.
2 January 2026
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IREN stock rises in premarket as bitcoin rebounds — what traders are watching

IREN stock rises in premarket as bitcoin rebounds — what traders are watching

IREN Limited shares rose 3.1% to $38.95 in premarket trading Friday, tracking bitcoin’s 1.6% climb to $89,034. The stock, valued at $10.9 billion, traded between $37.20 and $39.03 in the previous session. Other U.S.-listed miners were mixed. Traders are watching bitcoin’s $90,000 level and IREN’s next earnings report on Feb. 11.
2 January 2026
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Baidu stock in focus as Kunlunxin Hong Kong listing plan lands — and Jefferies lifts target

Baidu stock in focus as Kunlunxin Hong Kong listing plan lands — and Jefferies lifts target

Baidu filed a confidential application to list its AI chip unit Kunlunxin in Hong Kong as part of a planned spin-off. Baidu’s Hong Kong shares rose 7.5% to HK$141.30, while its U.S.-listed shares last closed at $130.66, down 1.3%. The company said the deal is not finalized and would require regulatory approvals. Investors await details on deal structure and potential impact on U.S. trading.
2 January 2026
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Pitney Bowes NT 43 drops 3% today as Treasury yields rise — what’s next for PBI.PRB

Pitney Bowes NT 43 (PBI-PB) slides 6% into year-end — what investors are watching next

Pitney Bowes Inc. NT 43 notes fell 5.99% to $20.39 in the final 2025 session, trading 583,343 shares between $21.99 and $20.28. The exchange-traded debt, with a 6.70% coupon and 2043 maturity, saw heavy volume ahead of the New Year’s Day market closure. Investors are watching rates and funding conditions as trading resumes Jan. 2. Pitney Bowes’ common stock slipped 0.75% to $10.57.
1 January 2026
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Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) stock sinks after FDA rebuff; relacorilant outlook resets

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) stock sinks after FDA rebuff; relacorilant outlook resets

Corcept shares closed down 50.4% at $34.80 after the FDA declined to approve relacorilant for Cushing’s-related hypertension, citing insufficient evidence. Truist cut its price target to $50 and Wolfe downgraded the stock to Underperform with a $30 target. The FDA set a July 11, 2026 decision date for relacorilant in ovarian cancer. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
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Stock Market Today

  • U.S. Futures Slip Following Strong Job Growth Amid Energy Market Closure
    April 3, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT. U.S. futures fell modestly on Friday despite a surprisingly strong jobs report showing 178,000 new jobs added and unemployment dipping to 4.3%. Equity markets were closed for Good Friday, but futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq declined between 0.2% and 0.4%. Energy markets remained shut after crude oil surged over 7% amid fears of a prolonged Iran conflict. The U.S. President vowed continued action against Iran, with analysts warning of extended disruptions impacting global oil prices. Asian markets showed mixed results while European markets were closed for the holiday. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions coupled with a robust U.S. labor market.
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