Today: 29 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.

Praxis Precision Medicines stock jumps after FDA Breakthrough Therapy tag for tremor drug, BTIG lifts target

Praxis Precision Medicines stock jumps after FDA Breakthrough Therapy tag for tremor drug, BTIG lifts target

Praxis Precision Medicines shares jumped 13.25% to $304.58 Monday after the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to ulixacaltamide for essential tremor. The company plans to file a New Drug Application in early 2026. BTIG raised its price target on PRAX to $843 from $507. The stock slipped about 1% in after-hours trading.
30 December 2025
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Samsung and SK Hynix get U.S. 2026 license to ship chipmaking tools to China as key waiver expires

Samsung and SK Hynix get U.S. 2026 license to ship chipmaking tools to China as key waiver expires

The U.S. has granted Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix annual licences to import chipmaking equipment into their China plants for 2026, sources said. The approvals come just before “validated end user” exemptions expire on Dec. 31, averting immediate disruption to memory chip production. Samsung and SK Hynix declined to comment. The U.S. Commerce Department was not immediately available for comment.
30 December 2025
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Micron stock today: MU jumps in premarket as memory-supply headlines keep traders on edge

Micron stock today: MU jumps in premarket as memory-supply headlines keep traders on edge

Micron shares rose 3.4% in premarket trading Tuesday to near $294 after a filing showed the CFO moved 35,000 shares into an estate-planning trust, not a sale. The move follows news that the U.S. granted Samsung and SK Hynix annual licenses to bring chipmaking equipment into China, potentially affecting Micron’s rivals. Investors are watching Fed minutes and year-end data for signals on rates and chip demand into 2026.
30 December 2025
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Comcast stock ticks lower in premarket as Versant spinoff nears — what to watch next

Comcast stock ticks lower in premarket as Versant spinoff nears — what to watch next

Comcast shares slipped 0.03% to $29.86 in premarket trading Tuesday as investors prepared for the Versant Media Group spin-off, set for distribution after the Jan. 2 close. Options markets showed increased implied volatility, signaling traders are hedging ahead of the split. President Michael Cavanagh will become co-CEO Jan. 2 under a new agreement with a $2.75 million salary and $35 million stock award.
30 December 2025
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Lululemon founder Chip Wilson launches proxy fight to reshape board amid CEO transition

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson launches proxy fight to reshape board amid CEO transition

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson has nominated three independent directors for election to the board, launching a proxy fight ahead of the 2026 annual meeting. The move follows the announced January exit of CEO Calvin McDonald and a 45% drop in Lululemon shares this year. The board is searching for a permanent CEO, with two executives named as interim co-CEOs. Lululemon said it will review Wilson’s nominees.
30 December 2025
Bitcoin price today slides toward $87K as ETF outflows weigh; Strategy, Coinbase stocks in focus

Bitcoin price today slides toward $87K as ETF outflows weigh; Strategy, Coinbase stocks in focus

Bitcoin dropped 1.9% to $87,748 in early trade Tuesday, while U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $19.3 million in net outflows on Dec. 29, according to Farside. Strategy Inc. disclosed buying 1,229 bitcoins for $108.8 million, funded by share sales. Crypto-linked stocks fell, with Strategy down 2.2% and Coinbase off 1.3%. Ether slipped 1.2% to $2,973.
30 December 2025
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XRP price today: Ripple token slides below $2 as Fed minutes loom, ETF inflows hold up

XRP price today: Ripple token slides below $2 as Fed minutes loom, ETF inflows hold up

XRP fell 2.1% to $1.86 in early New York trading Tuesday, slipping below $2 as cryptocurrencies weakened into year-end. CoinShares reported $70.2 million in inflows to XRP-linked funds last week, despite $446 million in total crypto outflows. Traders are watching Fed minutes due later Tuesday and key levels near $2. Bitcoin traded around $87,600, ether near $2,970.
30 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: Dow drops 249 points as tech slides; Fed minutes next on deck

Dow Jones today: Dow drops 249 points as tech slides; Fed minutes next on deck

The Dow Jones fell 249.04 points, or 0.51%, to 48,461.93 on Monday, retreating from last week’s record high. Tech shares led declines, with Tesla down 3.3% and Nvidia off 1.2%, while energy stocks rose as oil prices climbed. Trading volumes remained thin ahead of year-end, with investors awaiting Fed minutes and jobless claims.
30 December 2025
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Stock market today: S&P 500 futures flat as Fed minutes loom; Meta-Manus AI deal in focus

Stock market today: S&P 500 futures flat as Fed minutes loom; Meta-Manus AI deal in focus

S&P 500 futures dipped 0.02% and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.03% in early premarket trading Tuesday as investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes for rate cut signals. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell in Monday’s session, led by declines in Nvidia, Palantir, and Tesla. DigitalBridge surged 9.6% after SoftBank agreed to buy it for $4 billion. Meta announced a deal to acquire AI startup Manus.
30 December 2025
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Barrick Gold stock rises premarket as gold price steadies after sharp selloff

Barrick Gold stock rises premarket as gold price steadies after sharp selloff

Barrick Mining shares rose 1.1% in premarket trading Tuesday after a 4.7% drop the previous session. Spot gold gained 0.7% to $4,361.71 an ounce, rebounding from Monday’s 4.5% slide. Traders cited thin year-end liquidity and awaited the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes due later in the day. Barrick last closed at $44.02 and now trades under the NYSE ticker “B.”
30 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Land Securities Group's Investment Outlook Shifts Amid Mixed Analyst Ratings
    April 29, 2026, 2:54 PM EDT. Land Securities Group (LSE:LAND) sees varied analyst outlooks. Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock with a fair value near £7.01, indicating optimism about fundamentals. Morgan Stanley maintains an Equal Weight rating, suggesting a balanced view with targets around £6.70. Meanwhile, Citi trimmed its price target by 23 GBp, signaling caution. Recent leasing deals, including bp's lease at Timber Square and strong tenant interest at MYO Kings Cross, underscore ongoing demand for Landsec's London office spaces. Timber Square's net zero design with Europe's tallest hybrid timber and steel building aligns with sustainability trends, potentially affecting future valuations. Investors should balance bullish upgrades against cautious price cuts as the investment story evolves.

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Why Rising Dragon Acquisition Stock Surged as RDAC Seeks More Time for HZJL SPAC Deal

Why Rising Dragon Acquisition Stock Surged as RDAC Seeks More Time for HZJL SPAC Deal

29 April 2026
Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp. shares surged over 400% to $21.72 Wednesday after the SPAC proposed extending its merger deadline with HZJL Cayman Limited. The company called a May 28 shareholder meeting to vote on extending the deadline by up to 15 months. Rising Dragon’s board urged shareholders to approve the extension. The HZJL merger has not closed.
Upstart Stock Falls After $1.25 Billion Fortress Deal: Why Investors Are Still Wary

Upstart Stock Falls After $1.25 Billion Fortress Deal: Why Investors Are Still Wary

29 April 2026
Upstart Holdings shares fell $2.09 to $30.77 Wednesday after announcing Fortress Investment Group affiliates will buy up to $1.25 billion in consumer loans over 15 months. March loan originations rose 60% year over year to $1.263 billion. In 2025, Upstart’s revenue climbed 64% to $1.0 billion, with net income of $53.6 million after a $129 million loss in 2024. Upstart plans to apply for a national bank charter.
Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

29 April 2026
Intel shares surged 10% Wednesday after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB chip-packaging technology in its next AI processor. The stock hit $94.03 before settling at $93.23. Intel recently reported first-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year over year. CFO David Zinsner said some gains came from selling previously shelved chips.
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