Today: 9 April 2026

Verizon (VZ) Stock’s Wild Ride: New CEO & $20B Deal – Analysts Are Buzzing

Verizon (VZ) Stock’s Wild Ride: New CEO & $20B Deal – Analysts Are Buzzing

Verizon shares fell to about $40 by Oct. 13, 2025, down from $43.70 after Dan Schulman was named CEO, triggering a 3% drop on Oct. 6. The company raised its dividend to $0.69 and reported Q2 revenue of $34.5 billion. Verizon agreed to acquire Starry and awaits FCC approval for its $20 billion Frontier deal. Analysts remain cautiously positive, with a median price target near $48.
IBM Stock Soars on Quantum Breakthrough and AI Revival – Key Updates (Sept 25, 2025)

IBM Stock Rockets: How AI Boom, Quantum Wins & Major Deals Are Fueling a 2025 Rally

IBM closed at $279.74 on Oct 13, 2025, near multi-year highs and up 28% year-to-date, far outpacing the S&P 500. Shares surged after a quantum computing breakthrough and major AI announcements, including an AMD supercluster deal and new enterprise AI models. Wall Street consensus is Hold, with a 12-month target near $270–$280. IBM pays a $6.72 annual dividend and holds a market cap around $260–$265 billion.
Nasdaq Climbs Record Highs Then Retreats Amid Trade and Tech News

Nasdaq Surges 1.7% on Monday After Trump Calms Trade War Fears – Tech Stocks Lead Wild Comeback

Nasdaq Composite closed at 22,513.52, up 1.39%, and Nasdaq-100 rose 1.97% to 24,697.77 on Monday, rebounding after Friday’s 3.56% plunge. Major tech stocks led gains, with Broadcom up 8% and NVIDIA up 3.6%. Qualcomm dropped 7.3% amid a Chinese antitrust probe. The U.S. government shutdown entered its tenth day, delaying key economic data.
Rivian’s $5 Billion Georgia EV Megaplant: A Bold Gamble to Outdrive Tesla, Ford & More

Rivian’s EV Gamble: $5B Factory Bet and Tax Credit Cliff – Stock Poised to Explode or Crash?

Rivian closed at $12.80 on Oct. 10, down from a late-September rally and off about 7% on Oct. 2. In Q3 2025, it produced 10,720 vehicles and delivered 13,201, beating consensus and narrowing full-year delivery guidance. Rivian reported its first positive quarterly gross profit but raised its 2025 adjusted loss outlook to $2.0–2.25 billion. The $7,500 EV tax credit expired Sept. 30, raising concerns over future demand.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 13.10.2025

Honeywell projects $283 billion in global business jet deliveries over the next decade, forecasting 8,500 new jets and a 3% annual growth rate. Cipher Mining stock surged after a $3 billion AI hosting deal with Fluidstack backed by Google; CFO Edward Farrell retires Oct. 14. Australian shares slipped as Omicron fears pressured miners and tech stocks; ASX 200 closed at 7,216.6. Plug Power rose 14% after Susquehanna raised its price target to $3.50.
13 October 2025
Biotech Meets Crypto: ENDRA Life Sciences (NDRA) Stock Skyrockets 33% — Analyst Target $50

Biotech Meets Crypto: ENDRA Life Sciences (NDRA) Stock Skyrockets 33% — Analyst Target $50

ENDRA Life Sciences shares surged 33% to $8.63 midday Oct. 13, 2025, after announcing a $4.9 million crypto-asset treasury placement managed by Arca. The company’s main TAEUS imaging product targets liver fat measurement, with a 250-patient FDA trial underway. Q2 net loss narrowed to $1.2 million, with cash at $1.8 million as of June 30. Analyst coverage is limited; the 12-month price target stands at $50.
13 October 2025
Battery Boom: American Battery Technology Surges on Recycling Deal & $900M Lithium Loan

Battery Boom: American Battery Technology Surges on Recycling Deal & $900M Lithium Loan

ABTC shares (Nasdaq: ABAT) surged 34% to around $9 on Oct 13, following strong earnings and news of a nationwide battery recycling partnership with Call2Recycle. The company completed all NEPA baseline studies for its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, unlocking federal permitting. FY2025 revenue jumped 1,149% to $4.3 million, aided by major DOE grants and a narrowed Q4 loss.
13 October 2025
JPMorgan Stock Explodes on $10B Security Bet as CEO Warns of 30% Crash Risk

JPMorgan Stock Explodes on $10B Security Bet as CEO Warns of 30% Crash Risk

JPMorgan announced a $1.5 trillion, 10-year plan to boost U.S. strategic industries, including $10 billion in direct investments. Shares rose 2.4% to $308.13 on Oct. 13, 2025, after the news and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. CEO Jamie Dimon warned of a possible 30% market crash, citing geopolitical and fiscal risks. Analysts expect strong Q3 results, with EPS near $4.85 on $45.5 billion revenue.
13 October 2025
Vanguard’s VTI ETF Surges on Tariff News – Experts See 15% Upside

Vanguard’s VTI ETF Surges on Tariff News – Experts See 15% Upside

Vanguard’s Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) is up about 15–16% year-to-date and trading near $325 as of Oct. 13, 2025. VTI saw $1.03 billion in inflows in early October, while $1.02 billion flowed out of Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO). VTI tumbled 2.7% after Trump’s tariff announcement on Oct. 10 but rebounded the next day. The ETF now exceeds $2 trillion in assets, the first ETF to reach that milestone.
Beyond Meat Stock CRASH: 60% Plunge After Shocking Debt Swap Stuns Investors

Beyond Meat Stock CRASH: 60% Plunge After Shocking Debt Swap Stuns Investors

Beyond Meat shares plunged over 60% on Oct. 13, opening near $0.84 after a debt-conversion deal that triggered early settlement of $1.15B in notes. The stock is down about 44% over the past year, with a market cap near $150M, far below its $10B peak. Q2 revenue missed estimates at $75M, with a net loss of $33.2M. Analysts rate the stock “Strong Sell,” with a $3.00 average 12-month target.
13 October 2025
Solidion Technology (STI) Stock Skyrockets 100% on Game-Changing AI Battery News

Solidion Technology (STI) Stock Skyrockets 100% on Game-Changing AI Battery News

Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) shares surged about 100% intraday on Oct 13, 2025, after unveiling a new AI data-center UPS battery system. Trade volume hit 24 million, far above its 3.3 million average. The Dallas-based firm, which has no product revenue and posted a $6.64 million Q3 net loss, plans to launch the UPS commercially in Q1 2026. STI holds over 500 patents in advanced battery technology.
13 October 2025
Bloom Energy’s Big Break: $5B Brookfield AI Deal Sends Stock Surge – Experts Weigh In

Bloom Energy’s Big Break: $5B Brookfield AI Deal Sends Stock Surge – Experts Weigh In

Brookfield Asset Management will invest up to $5 billion to deploy Bloom Energy’s fuel cell technology at AI data centers worldwide, the companies announced Oct. 13. Bloom becomes Brookfield’s preferred onsite power provider for its global “AI factories.” Bloom shares surged as much as 35% in early trading, reaching around $110 after closing at $86.87 on Oct. 10.
Tech ETFs Explode (and Implode) After Trade Truce: QQQ Rockets as TQQQ Traders Cash Out – What’s Next?

Tech ETFs Explode (and Implode) After Trade Truce: QQQ Rockets as TQQQ Traders Cash Out – What’s Next?

The Invesco QQQ Trust dropped 3.5% Friday, Oct. 10, after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, but rebounded 1.8% in early Monday futures following his reassurances. ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) trading volume jumped 75% amid volatility, with $7 billion in outflows as retail traders took profits. Markets also reacted to a U.S. government shutdown, Middle East ceasefire, and new U.S. tax changes.
SpaceX’s Starship Ignites Moon-Race Drama: Will NASA Beat China?

SpaceX’s Starship Ignites Moon-Race Drama: Will NASA Beat China?

SpaceX will launch Starship Flight 11 on Oct. 13, 2025, the last mission for its current Block 2 rocket. The test will trial new landing methods and a reinforced heat shield. NASA is relying on Starship for Artemis III, targeting a crewed lunar landing by 2027, while China aims for its own moonwalk by 2030. SpaceX’s Starlink now counts about 8,500 satellites and $15.5 billion in yearly revenue.
13 October 2025
Markets in Limbo: Stocks Soar on Trade Truce Hopes – But Is a Pullback Imminent?

Markets in Limbo: Stocks Soar on Trade Truce Hopes – But Is a Pullback Imminent?

Wall Street futures rose 1–2% early Monday after President Trump softened his stance on China, easing tariff concerns. Gold surged above $4,000/oz to record highs, while chipmakers AMD and Nvidia gained about 4% pre-market. Friday saw the Nasdaq drop 3.6% in its worst session in months. The U.S. government shutdown entered its tenth day, delaying economic data.
Nvidia-Backed AI Data-Center Stock APLD Rockets on $11B Deal – Too Late to Buy?

Nvidia-Backed AI Data-Center Stock APLD Rockets on $11B Deal – Too Late to Buy?

Applied Digital shares surged as much as 350% year-to-date by mid-October 2025, hitting record highs near $26.50 after strong Q1 results and a major $11 billion, 15-year lease expansion with CoreWeave. Q1 revenue rose 84% to $64.2 million, beating forecasts, while losses narrowed. The company secured over $160 million in new financing to expand its North Dakota AI data centers. Analyst price targets range widely amid volatility.
Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Gold surged above $4,000 per ounce in October 2025, setting a new record, while silver hit $51.70, its highest in decades. Both metals have outperformed stocks this year, with gold up over 50% and silver up nearly 70%. Investors and central banks are buying heavily amid inflation fears and supply shortages. Analysts forecast further gains, with some predicting gold could reach $5,000 and silver $65 by 2026.
Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

U.S. stock futures surged Monday after President Trump eased trade threats against China, with Nasdaq e-minis up 1.8% and tech stocks leading gains. Nvidia rose 3.3% pre-market, Tesla 2.8%. Gold hit records near $4,100/oz as investors sought safety. JPMorgan gained 1.4% after announcing a $1.5 trillion investment plan; MB Materials jumped 10% on China export curbs.

Stock Market Today

  • Growth Stocks Outlook: Apple and Amazon as Long-Term Investments
    April 9, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT. The enthusiasm for growth stocks has moderated, but Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) remain promising long-term holdings, according to a Yahoo Finance report. Apple's strategy focuses on its premium branding and ecosystem, which fosters loyalty and generates high-margin recurring revenues from services and payments. Amazon's strength lies in continued innovation and expansion, notably in e-commerce logistics and cloud computing. Its partnerships with AI firms Anthropic and OpenAI, alongside investments in AI processors, position it to maintain leadership in next-generation technologies. Both companies exemplify key drivers in tech growth, sustaining momentum for savvy investors seeking steady portfolio growth.

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

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT Growth Stocks Outlook: Apple and Amazon as Long-Term Investments April 9, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT. The enthusiasm for **growth stocks** has moderated, but Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) remain promising long-term holdings, according to a Yahoo Finance report. Apple's strategy focuses on its premium branding and ecosystem, which fosters loyalty and generates high-margin recurring revenues from services and payments. Amazon's strength lies in continued innovation and expansion, notably in e-commerce logistics and cloud computing. Its partnerships with AI firms Anthropic and OpenAI, alongside investments in
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.
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