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.

RTX stock sets up Monday: Fed minutes, Taiwan drills and the $185 line

RTX stock sets up Monday: Fed minutes, Taiwan drills and the $185 line

RTX shares closed down 0.7% at $185.17 Friday, mirroring declines in Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. U.S. stocks finished little changed, with the S&P 500 off 0.03%. Investors are watching Fed minutes and upcoming trade and housing data for signals on rates and industrial demand. China held live-fire drills near Taiwan, adding to geopolitical focus on defense stocks.
29 December 2025
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Coupang stock in focus after $1.18 billion voucher plan tied to data leak

Coupang stock in focus after $1.18 billion voucher plan tied to data leak

Coupang will issue vouchers worth 1.69 trillion won ($1.18 billion) to 33.7 million account holders after a customer data leak. Shares closed up 6.45% at $24.27 on Friday. South Korea’s parliament will hold hearings this week as lawmakers and regulators scrutinize the company’s response. Coupang faces criticism for offering vouchers instead of cash and is under investigation by authorities.
29 December 2025
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Cadence stock ends slightly higher as year-end trading turns to Fed minutes

Cadence stock ends slightly higher as year-end trading turns to Fed minutes

Cadence Design Systems shares closed up 0.4% at $318.89, with about 551,000 shares traded in a session marked by thin year-end volumes. Investors are watching Fed minutes and interest rate expectations as major U.S. indexes hover near record highs. Cadence reported a record $7 billion backlog in October and raised its 2025 revenue outlook to 14% growth. The company is set to report earnings around Feb. 17.
29 December 2025
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Silver near $80 puts Sprott’s PSLV in focus ahead of Monday’s U.S. session

Silver near $80 puts Sprott’s PSLV in focus ahead of Monday’s U.S. session

Sprott Physical Silver Trust closed at $26.04, up 8.68%, as spot silver hit a record $83.62 before settling at $79.68 an ounce. PSLV traded between $24.65 and $26.07 on volume of 24.5 million units. Silver has surged 181% year-to-date, driven by supply constraints and strong demand. Traders are watching Fed policy signals and geopolitical developments after the volatile move.
29 December 2025
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India’s taxman puts refunds on hold in year-end compliance push as Dec. 31 cutoff nears

India’s taxman puts refunds on hold in year-end compliance push as Dec. 31 cutoff nears

India’s tax department has notified thousands of taxpayers that their refunds are on hold under a “risk management” review, Indian media reported. The alerts arrived just days before the Dec. 31 deadline to file belated or revised returns for the 2025-26 year. Advisers say mismatches in donation and deduction claims have left many filers uncertain. Emails cite issues with charity details, salary data, and capital gains figures.
29 December 2025
Target stock jumps on activist stake report as investors eye next steps

Target stock jumps on activist stake report as investors eye next steps

Target shares rose 3.1% to $99.55 after a Financial Times report said Toms Capital Investment Management had taken a significant stake. The size of the stake and any demands were not disclosed. Traders are watching for filings or statements from the activist as Target prepares for a leadership change and year-end data. Target stock is down over 28% this year after three quarters of falling comparable sales.
29 December 2025
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Zeta Global’s 8% jump puts the $20 level in focus as options activity spikes

Zeta Global’s 8% jump puts the $20 level in focus as options activity spikes

Zeta Global shares closed up 8.3% at $20.70 on Friday, with options volume surging to 26,546 contracts, driven by heavy call activity at the $20 strike. The stock traded over 10 million shares, more than double its recent average. No major company news coincided with the move, which analysts attributed to options-driven trading and year-end positioning. Major U.S. indexes ended nearly flat.
29 December 2025
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Tesla stock slips into year-end week as robotaxi scrutiny builds

Tesla stock slips into year-end week as robotaxi scrutiny builds

Tesla shares fell 2.1% to $475.19 Friday, lagging a flat market in thin post-holiday trading. U.S. regulators intensified scrutiny of autonomous vehicle safety after a San Francisco blackout stalled Waymo robotaxis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a defect probe into 2022 Model 3 emergency door releases. Tesla closed below its 52-week high of $498.83.
29 December 2025
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HFCL jumps 10% on heavy volumes even as MarketsMojo keeps “Strong Sell” callNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:11 ET

HFCL jumps 10% on heavy volumes even as MarketsMojo keeps “Strong Sell” callNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:11 ET

HFCL shares jumped about 10% in early trade Monday, hitting an intraday high of 67.66 rupees on heavy turnover. Despite the rebound, the stock remained just 4.24% above its 52-week low. MarketsMojo maintained a “Strong Sell” rating, citing weak financials and high promoter share pledging. Delivery volumes surged to 41.2 million shares, far above the recent average.
29 December 2025
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Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

Fitell shares closed up 7.34% at $0.7299 Friday after announcing a $0.10 interim dividend and a shareholder loyalty payment program. The company set Dec. 29 as the loyalty program record date and Dec. 30 as the ex-dividend date. Shares last traded at $0.9307 after hours. Eligible shareholders must transfer shares into book-entry form by Dec. 29 to qualify for the loyalty payment.
29 December 2025
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Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research closed up 0.4% at $178.07 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. Investors await December-quarter results after the quarter ended Sunday, with guidance set at $5.20 billion revenue plus or minus $300 million. Fed minutes due Tuesday and light volumes could drive volatility. Other chip-equipment stocks also edged higher.
29 December 2025
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ASPC stock spiked nearly 79% and hit $55 in whipsaw trade — here’s what traders watch next

ASPC stock spiked nearly 79% and hit $55 in whipsaw trade — here’s what traders watch next

A SPAC III Acquisition Corp shares jumped 79% to close at $24.01 after volatile trading on Nasdaq, with the price swinging from $13.45 to $55.37 and at least two volatility halts. The float shrank sharply after 5.7 million shares were redeemed this fall, leaving about 2.3 million outstanding. The company recently signed a merger deal with Bioserica International Limited. Trading volume reached about 7.4 million shares.
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Stock Market Today

  • Bill Ackman Launches $5 Billion Pershing Square IPO, Stays Bullish on Tech Stocks
    April 29, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT. Bill Ackman leads the dual IPO of Pershing Square Inc. and Pershing Square USA, raising $5 billion, supported by 85% institutional investors. The Pershing Square USA fund debuted at $50 on the NYSE. Ackman aims to build a diversified holding company through a $900 million stake in Howard Hughes Holdings, echoing Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway model. The IPO includes a private placement securing $2.8 billion from family offices and pension funds. Ackman's portfolio continues to back the American consumer with bets on Restaurant Brands, Hilton (HLT), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Meta (META). Despite reports of OpenAI missing financial targets, he remains bullish on tech. Ackman also embraced a political shift, backing Trump due to deregulation and economic policies.

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Mastercard Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Visa’s Big Beat Sends a Fresh Signal

Mastercard Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Visa’s Big Beat Sends a Fresh Signal

29 April 2026
Mastercard shares climbed 3.8% to $526.90 Wednesday after Visa beat profit estimates and raised its outlook, sending Visa shares up 8.7%. Mastercard reports first-quarter results Thursday. The company expanded its Start Path program this week to focus on business payments, with fintech Glass joining to work on public-sector procurement. Mastercard does not lend or issue cards, earning mainly from transaction fees.
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Stock Sinks as Tariffs and Chip Costs Force Profit Cut

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Stock Sinks as Tariffs and Chip Costs Force Profit Cut

29 April 2026
GE HealthCare cut its 2026 profit forecast Wednesday, citing higher chip, oil, and freight costs, as well as tariffs and a supplier issue. Shares fell nearly 13% to $59.75. First-quarter revenue rose 7.4% to $5.13 billion, but net income dropped to $389 million from $564 million a year earlier. The company also announced a reorganization, merging its Imaging and Advanced Visualization units.
Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

29 April 2026
The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China’s Hua Hong, Reuters reported. The move targets shipments linked to facilities believed capable of advanced chip production. Applied reported $2.10 billion in China revenue last quarter, or 30% of its total. Shares in Applied, Lam, and KLA traded lower after the news.
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