Today: 8 April 2026

Glencore share price edges up as U.S. critical-minerals push puts Congo stake talks back in focus

Glencore share price edges up as U.S. critical-minerals push puts Congo stake talks back in focus

Glencore shares rose 0.3% in early London trading after reports that a U.S.-backed consortium is in talks to buy a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt operations. The company confirmed a non-binding memorandum with the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium, valuing the assets at about $9 billion. Investors are awaiting Glencore’s full-year results next week.
SmartCentres REIT reports 98.6% occupancy in 2025 results as Rezzie rolls out off-market deal marketplace

SmartCentres REIT reports 98.6% occupancy in 2025 results as Rezzie rolls out off-market deal marketplace

SmartCentres REIT reported 98.6% occupancy at year-end 2025 and a 3.7% rise in same-property NOI. Fourth-quarter net rental income and other reached $143.6 million, with FFO at $0.54 per unit. The trust leased 430,000 square feet of vacant space in 2025 and opened three new self-storage facilities. Key agreements with the Penguin group were extended to Feb. 28 as negotiations continue.
12 February 2026
BP share price: BP stock in focus before London open after buyback pause

BP share price: BP stock in focus before London open after buyback pause

BP suspended its share buyback program and reported a 2025 underlying replacement cost profit of $7.5 billion, keeping its quarterly dividend at 8.32 cents. Shares fell as much as 7% after $4 billion in charges on renewables and biogas assets, while net debt dropped to $22 billion. Brent crude rose to $69.67 a barrel amid U.S.-Iran tensions. OPEC forecast weaker demand for OPEC+ crude in the second quarter.
12 February 2026
HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

The UK Treasury selected HSBC’s Orion platform to run a pilot issuance of tokenised UK government bonds, with law firm Ashurst as legal adviser. HSBC shares closed at 1,305.4p on Wednesday, little changed ahead of the London open. The government has not set an issuance date for the pilot. HSBC will release its annual results and consider a dividend on Feb. 25.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 12.02.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 12, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 12, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Sensex, Nifty Drop 1% amid 'Anthropic Shock'; Rs 7.2 Lakh Crore Lost in Early Trade February 12, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Indian markets slid sharply on Friday, with the BSE Sensex falling over 800 points (1%) below 82,850 and NSE Nifty50 dropping past 25,550. A broad sell-off hit all sectoral indices, led by a 4.58% tumble in Nifty IT stocks, amid profit booking and global uncertainty. The 'Anthropic shock'-a sell-off linked to artificial intelligence sector adjustments-dented investor confidence, erasing approximately Rs 7.2 lakh crore in
12 February 2026
Air Canada orders 8 Airbus A350-1000 jets, with option for 8 more as long-haul fleet shifts

Air Canada orders 8 Airbus A350-1000 jets, with option for 8 more as long-haul fleet shifts

Air Canada ordered eight Airbus A350-1000 jets and secured purchase rights for eight more, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2030. Airbus said the order was initially listed as “undisclosed” in November 2025. The agreement could reach about $3 billion if all options are exercised. Air Canada expects the new aircraft to cut fuel use by up to 25% compared to older jets.
12 February 2026
Uber stock slides toward $71 after hours as Baidu robotaxi Dubai launch, Lyft stumble keep traders wary

Uber stock slides toward $71 after hours as Baidu robotaxi Dubai launch, Lyft stumble keep traders wary

Uber shares fell 3.4% to $71.01 in late after-hours trading Wednesday, pressured by a sharp drop in rival Lyft after weak ride metrics. Uber and Baidu said Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing will launch on Uber’s app in Dubai within a month. Lyft shares dropped 13%. Uber also agreed to buy Getir’s Türkiye food delivery business for $335 million.
Decent Holding (DXST) stock price jumps 80% on huge volume as lock-up ends, reverse split vote nears

Decent Holding (DXST) stock price jumps 80% on huge volume as lock-up ends, reverse split vote nears

Decent Holding Inc shares surged about 80% to $0.31 in after-hours trading Wednesday, with volume over 307 million shares. The move comes as the company seeks shareholder approval for a reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq listing standards. Lock-up expirations on over 16 million shares also hit this week. Decent recently switched audit firms, naming YCM CPA Inc. effective Dec. 15, 2025.
12 February 2026
QXO stock jumps after-hours on $2.25 billion Kodiak deal

QXO stock jumps after-hours on $2.25 billion Kodiak deal

QXO shares surged 16.6% in after-hours trading to $27.06 after announcing a $2.25 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire Kodiak Building Partners. The agreement, signed Feb. 10, expands QXO into lumber and structural products and is subject to antitrust review and Kodiak’s audited 2025 results. Investors await regulatory clearance and QXO’s annual report on Feb. 26 for further details.
12 February 2026
Solv Energy stock jumps 23% after Nasdaq IPO debut — what to watch next for MWH

Solv Energy stock jumps 23% after Nasdaq IPO debut — what to watch next for MWH

SOLV Energy’s Class A shares closed at $30.67, up 22.7% from the $25 IPO price, after debuting on Nasdaq under “MWH.” The company raised $512.5 million by selling 20.5 million shares, valuing it at about $5 billion. The IPO is expected to close Feb. 12, with Jefferies and J.P. Morgan as lead underwriters. The offering was more than 10 times oversubscribed, IFR reported.
Teradata (TDC) stock jumps 29% after hours as board pact, upbeat 2026 outlook lift shares

Teradata (TDC) stock jumps 29% after hours as board pact, upbeat 2026 outlook lift shares

Teradata shares jumped 29% to $37.88 in after-hours trading Wednesday after announcing a board deal with activist investor Lynrock Lake and raising its 2026 outlook. The company reported Q4 revenue of $421 million, up 3%, and forecast 2026 annual recurring revenue growth of 2% to 4%. UBS raised its price target to $36, citing the ARR guidance. Investors await Thursday’s session to gauge follow-through.

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  • Richardson Electronics Q1 CY2026 Revenue Beats Estimates, Shares Surge
    April 8, 2026, 5:45 PM EDT. Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:RELL) reported a 3.1% year-on-year revenue increase to $55.47 million in Q1 CY2026, surpassing analyst estimates of $53.13 million. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07 significantly outperformed consensus expectations of $0.02. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $2.18 million, reflecting a 3.9% margin, in line with forecasts. Operating margin declined to 2.7% from 4% a year earlier. The company reported a negative free cash flow of $3.41 million, down from positive $4.05 million previously. Richardson's backlog grew 12.8% year on year to $151.2 million. CEO Edward J. Richardson highlighted sustained sales growth over seven quarters amid ongoing strategic investments. Despite these gains, the five-year compounded annual growth rate of 5.5% remains below sector standards, with recent two-year growth slowing to 1.5%.

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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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