Today: 24 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.

Apollo’s $3.4B xAI chip lease puts Nvidia demand, Broadcom’s Google TPU push back in focus

Apollo’s $3.4B xAI chip lease puts Nvidia demand, Broadcom’s Google TPU push back in focus

Apollo Global Management is close to a $3.4 billion loan to buy Nvidia chips for leasing to Elon Musk’s xAI, The Information reported. Alphabet is considering a $15 billion U.S. bond sale to fund AI infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. Investors are watching whether custom chips from Broadcom and Google can challenge Nvidia’s dominance.
Nexstar (NXST) stock jumps as Trump backs Tegna deal and FCC ownership fight heats up

Nexstar (NXST) stock jumps as Trump backs Tegna deal and FCC ownership fight heats up

Nexstar shares surged 14.3% to $252.88 Monday after former President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr backed its proposed Tegna takeover. The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing Feb. 10 on broadcast ownership rules, including the 39% national cap. Tegna and other TV broadcasters also rose. Investors await regulatory signals and Nexstar’s Feb. 26 earnings.
9 February 2026
Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft shares climbed 1.4% to $406.68 in early Monday trading after recent pressure on software stocks. The move followed earnings showing 17% revenue growth and a 39% jump in Azure and cloud services. U.S. indexes opened lower as investors awaited jobs and inflation data later this week. Options markets signaled continued volatility in the software sector.
Valaris stock jumps after Transocean moves to buy offshore driller

Valaris stock jumps after Transocean moves to buy offshore driller

Valaris shares surged 23% after Transocean agreed to acquire the offshore driller in a $5.8 billion all-stock deal, valuing Valaris at $82.12 per share. The combined company would control 73 rigs and an enterprise value of about $17 billion. Valaris holders will get 15.235 Transocean shares for each Valaris share. The deal requires shareholder and regulatory approval.
TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps after Morgan Stanley’s bullish AI data-center call

TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps after Morgan Stanley’s bullish AI data-center call

TeraWulf shares jumped 11.5% to $15.93 after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $37 target, citing the company’s push into data-center hosting. Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $69,351, pressuring other miners. Cipher Mining rose 9.5%, Marathon Digital slipped 0.6%, and Riot Platforms edged up 0.2%. TeraWulf reports Q4 results Feb. 26.
Ford stock price slides as earnings loom — what Wall Street is listening for

Ford stock price slides as earnings loom — what Wall Street is listening for

Ford shares fell 1.1% to $13.65 Monday morning ahead of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, due after Tuesday’s close. The stock move comes as analysts focus on cost controls, supply disruptions from a Novelis plant fire, and a federal probe into 1.27 million F-150 pickups. Ford previously warned the fire could cut F-Series output by up to 100,000 trucks through 2025.
American Airlines stock slips after flight attendants’ rare no-confidence vote in CEO Isom

American Airlines stock slips after flight attendants’ rare no-confidence vote in CEO Isom

American Airlines shares fell 0.8% to $15.12 Monday after its main flight-attendant union approved a no-confidence vote in CEO Robert Isom. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said its board acted unanimously. Other major U.S. airline stocks also declined in early trading. Labor tensions add pressure as American faces lagging profitability and warns of weaker first-quarter results.
9 February 2026
Palantir stock holds near $136 before the bell as AI jitters and U.S. data week loom

Palantir stock holds near $136 before the bell as AI jitters and U.S. data week loom

Palantir shares hovered near $135.90 in premarket trading Monday after a 4.5% gain Friday, with about 1.5 million shares traded early. Software stocks remained volatile as investors awaited U.S. jobs and inflation data. The S&P software group has lagged the broader index by nearly 24 percentage points in three months. Palantir also faced scrutiny in Britain over a £241 million defense AI contract awarded without competition.
Kenvue stock price nudges higher premarket as traders watch Kimberly-Clark deal spread, dividend and Feb. 17 results

Kenvue stock price nudges higher premarket as traders watch Kimberly-Clark deal spread, dividend and Feb. 17 results

Kenvue shares rose 0.4% to $18.13 in premarket trading Monday, still about $1 below the value implied by Kimberly-Clark’s cash-and-stock offer. The dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17. The deal awaits U.S. antitrust clearance and other approvals, with an outside date set for Nov. 2, 2026.
IREN stock slips premarket as bitcoin dips again; traders focus on AI cloud buildout

IREN stock slips premarket as bitcoin dips again; traders focus on AI cloud buildout

IREN shares slipped 0.9% to $41.46 in premarket trading Monday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and declining bitcoin mining revenue. Bitcoin fell 3.1% to $69,064, pressuring crypto-linked stocks. IREN said AI cloud revenue rose and it secured $3.6 billion in GPU financing, but its $3.4 billion ARR target is not fully contracted. Microsoft has a $9.7 billion agreement with IREN for AI compute capacity.
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  • First Horizon Stock Up 43% in One Year: Is It Still Undervalued?
    April 24, 2026, 2:05 AM EDT. First Horizon's (ticker: FHN) share price rose 43% over the past year, prompting debate on whether it's too late to invest. The stock trades at US$24.71, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.76, close to the banks sector average. Analysts estimate First Horizon's return on equity (ROE) at 12.18%, with the cost of equity at US$1.37 per share, resulting in a $1.02 per share excess return. The intrinsic value per share, combining stable book value and excess returns, is estimated at US$48.27 - suggesting nearly 49% undervaluation. Valuation scores stand at a moderate 3 out of 6, reflecting mixed investor views amid reassessments of regional banks. Investors should consider these metrics against recent gains when evaluating FHN's growth and capital strength potential.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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24 April 2026
Old Republic International closed at $39.90, below its estimated fair value of $42.50. The company is focusing on digitalization and AI to improve efficiency and margins. Risks include volatility in title insurance and weaker real estate activity. Market sentiment is mixed as investors assess growth prospects and challenges.
Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

24 April 2026
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

24 April 2026
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
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