Today: 8 April 2026

SLB stock slips despite Indonesia contract win as oil slides — what to watch next

SLB stock slips despite Indonesia contract win as oil slides — what to watch next

SLB shares closed down 1.8% at $50.64 Thursday, little changed after hours, as oil prices slid nearly 3% following an IEA demand outlook cut. The company announced new offshore drilling contracts for Mubadala Energy’s Tangkulo gas project in Indonesia, targeting first production before the end of 2028. Trading volume topped 23 million shares, above average. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Rocket Lab stock price drops 5% as space stocks slide; hypersonic test and Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab stock price drops 5% as space stocks slide; hypersonic test and Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab shares closed down 5.2% at $66.01 Thursday, extending an 8% three-day slide as space stocks fell after AST SpaceMobile’s $1 billion debt deal. The company flagged a late-February hypersonic test for the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and will report results Feb. 26, with investors awaiting updates on its Neutron rocket schedule.
Krafton’s next bet after PUBG: humanoid robots, AI — and a 1 trillion won return plan

Krafton’s next bet after PUBG: humanoid robots, AI — and a 1 trillion won return plan

Krafton posted record 2025 revenue of 3.33 trillion won, up 22.8%, but net profit dropped 43.7% to 733.7 billion won. The PUBG maker announced its first cash dividend and a three-year, 1 trillion won shareholder return plan. Krafton is exploring “physical AI” for possible use in humanoid robotics, using in-game data as training material. The company is developing 15 new games and upgrading PUBG to Unreal Engine 5.
Kraken’s 3% Deposit Match Is Live: How the February Promo Pays Up to $30,000 by March 9

Kraken’s 3% Deposit Match Is Live: How the February Promo Pays Up to $30,000 by March 9

Kraken is offering a 3% match on new cash or crypto deposits through March 9, 2026, with a $30,000 cap per account and an 18-month hold requirement. The promotion excludes the UK and Australia. Users must enroll and enable Auto Earn in the Kraken app to qualify. Rewards are paid in USDG or USDC and can be clawed back if net deposits drop below the qualifying level during the hold period.
12 February 2026
Roku stock jumps on upbeat 2026 revenue forecast as ads rebound and subscriptions hit records

Roku stock jumps on upbeat 2026 revenue forecast as ads rebound and subscriptions hit records

Roku forecast 2026 revenue of $5.50 billion, above Wall Street estimates, sending shares up 8% after hours. The company projected 18% growth in 2026 platform revenue to $4.89 billion and guided to $325 million net income. Q4 revenue rose 16% to $1.39 billion, with net income at $80.5 million. Roku reported its largest-ever quarter for Premium Subscriptions net additions.
12 February 2026
Kyndryl’s ‘policy-as-code’ guardrails target runaway AI agents as governance lags

Kyndryl’s ‘policy-as-code’ guardrails target runaway AI agents as governance lags

Kyndryl on Wednesday launched “policy-as-code” controls to enforce business rules on autonomous AI agents in regulated sectors. The company said its system blocks unauthorized actions and logs agent activity for compliance. PYMNTS and CIO.com highlighted rising concerns over accountability and called for stricter management as AI agents take on decision-making roles.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong’s fortune shrinks as COIN posts quarterly loss and filings show $500m stock sales

Coinbase CEO Armstrong’s fortune shrinks as COIN posts quarterly loss and filings show $500m stock sales

Coinbase reported a fourth-quarter loss as trading volumes dropped, with transaction revenue falling to $982.7 million from $1.56 billion a year earlier. CEO Brian Armstrong sold over $500 million in stock since April 2025, according to filings, and his wealth has dropped by more than $10 billion, removing him from Bloomberg’s top-500 rich list.
HCA Healthcare stock stays firm after-hours after a sharp run — here’s what traders watch next

HCA Healthcare stock stays firm after-hours after a sharp run — here’s what traders watch next

HCA Healthcare shares rose 0.7% to $535.22 in after-hours trading Thursday after hitting a high of $552.85 earlier in the day. The move follows a 5.86% jump Wednesday to a record close after HCA’s 2026 profit outlook topped estimates and the company announced a $10 billion buyback. A shareholder filed to sell 8,020 shares worth about $4.1 million. Investors await Friday’s U.S. CPI report.
12 February 2026
Analog Devices stock retreats from 52-week high despite Barclays upgrade ahead of earnings

Analog Devices stock retreats from 52-week high despite Barclays upgrade ahead of earnings

Analog Devices shares fell 1.7% to $331.38 Thursday, despite a Barclays upgrade and price target hike to $375. The stock had hit a 52-week high Wednesday. Traders are watching next week’s earnings and Friday’s U.S. CPI report for signals on demand and industrial orders. Broader tech stocks also dropped after Cisco’s results and ahead of inflation data.
Standard Chartered taps B2C2 to speed “fiat-to-crypto” transfers for big investors

Standard Chartered taps B2C2 to speed “fiat-to-crypto” transfers for big investors

Standard Chartered and B2C2 announced a partnership to expand institutional access to digital assets, offering B2C2 clients future direct links to the bank’s payment and settlement systems. The companies did not specify when the new connectivity would launch or which markets would be included. Standard Chartered’s U.S.-traded ADR rose 1.37% on Feb. 11, then fell 5.08% on Feb. 12.
12 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Market Experts Weigh In on Potential Iran War Ceasefire Impact
    April 8, 2026, 1:17 PM EDT. Top market analysts discuss the potential implications of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. The tension in the Middle East has influenced oil prices and global markets. Experts highlight that a ceasefire could ease oil supply concerns, potentially lowering crude prices and stabilizing energy stocks. However, geopolitical risks remain a key variable, with traders advised to monitor developments closely. The market response so far shows cautious optimism as investors weigh the balance between conflict-induced volatility and hopes for peace-driven recovery.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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