Today: 9 April 2026

Kering stock jumps in Paris after results; Gucci turnaround and April 16 plan in focus

Kering stock jumps in Paris after results; Gucci turnaround and April 16 plan in focus

Kering shares jumped as much as 13% in Paris after the group reported a 10% drop in 2025 revenue and recurring operating income of 1.63 billion euros. Gucci sales fell 3% in the fourth quarter, beating analyst forecasts for a steeper decline. Kering proposed a 4-euro total dividend per share. Management will present its strategic roadmap at a Capital Markets Day on April 16.
10 February 2026
Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) stock slides before the bell after LifeSci Capital deal review move

Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) stock slides before the bell after LifeSci Capital deal review move

Quince Therapeutics shares dropped 6.6% to $0.13 in premarket trading after the company hired LifeSci Capital to advise on strategic alternatives and liability restructuring. The move follows a failed Phase 3 trial in late January and the resignation of five directors. Quince said it will not provide further updates unless its board approves a specific action.
10 February 2026
ETH price tests $2,000 as “blockchain art” talk reaches Corning, New York

ETH price tests $2,000 as “blockchain art” talk reaches Corning, New York

Ether traded near $2,022 Tuesday after dipping below $2,000 in the past day, as traders watched the key level. Standard Chartered maintained a $7,500 target for end-2026 despite recent volatility. New articles highlighted Corning, N.Y.’s glassmaking scene as a potential hub for Ethereum-based digital art and NFT sales. Market researcher Mordor Intelligence estimated the digital art market at $5.8 billion for 2025.
India fintech MIDASX hits best quarter, turns cash-flow positive as it scales AI-led distribution

India fintech MIDASX hits best quarter, turns cash-flow positive as it scales AI-led distribution

MIDASX reported a 30% year-on-year revenue increase for Q3 FY25-26 and said its SaaS business reached break-even. The company said it now works with over 1,750 intermediaries managing more than ₹2.1 trillion in client assets. MIDASX plans to add over 25 product manufacturers and expand AI-led workflows in Q4. Headcount rose to more than 100, with a new Mumbai office opened.
10 February 2026
BP stock price slides as buybacks stop — debt cuts and new CEO take over the story

BP stock price slides as buybacks stop — debt cuts and new CEO take over the story

BP shares dropped 5.2% in London after the company paused its $750 million quarterly share buyback and shifted excess cash to debt reduction and oil and gas projects. Fourth-quarter underlying replacement cost profit was $1.54 billion, with net debt cut to $22 billion. The move comes ahead of a CEO handover in April and amid ongoing asset sales, including Castrol.
10 February 2026
Bitcoin traders cool on Fed rate cuts ahead of March meeting as Warsh uncertainty bites

Bitcoin traders cool on Fed rate cuts ahead of March meeting as Warsh uncertainty bites

Traders on Polymarket put an 83% chance on the Federal Reserve holding rates steady at its March 17-18 meeting, with CME FedWatch showing just 17% odds of a cut. Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $69,106 and ether dropped 0.9% as crypto markets adjusted to President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Betting markets now expect two rate cuts in 2026, down from three.
Kyndryl stock price steadies in premarket after 55% crash on SEC-linked review and delayed filing

Kyndryl stock price steadies in premarket after 55% crash on SEC-linked review and delayed filing

Kyndryl shares rose 0.4% premarket Tuesday after plunging 54.9% Monday, closing at $10.59. The company delayed its quarterly 10-Q, citing internal-control weaknesses and an SEC review of cash-management disclosures. CFO David Wyshner and the global controller exited as management reshuffled. J.P. Morgan downgraded the stock, citing uncertainty after the CFO change.
10 February 2026
Credo Technology stock jumps again in premarket after surprise revenue lift

Credo Technology stock jumps again in premarket after surprise revenue lift

Credo shares jumped 16.6% to $143.88 in premarket trading after the company projected fiscal Q3 revenue of $404 million to $408 million, well above prior guidance. The company flagged over 200% revenue growth for fiscal 2026 and expects mid-single-digit sequential growth into Q4. Full results are due March 2. The revenue figures are preliminary and unaudited.
Oracle stock snaps back after OpenAI upgrade call — $50 billion fundraising looms

Oracle stock snaps back after OpenAI upgrade call — $50 billion fundraising looms

Oracle shares jumped 9.7% to $156.59 Monday after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock, citing easing concerns over its OpenAI exposure. Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity, including a $20 billion at-the-market share program. Melius Research downgraded Oracle, warning of cash flow risks and competition from Anthropic and Google. Microsoft and Nvidia also posted gains Monday.
Mortgage rates today: 30-year holds near 6% as borrowers chase scarce sub-6 deals

Mortgage rates today: 30-year holds near 6% as borrowers chase scarce sub-6 deals

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 5.99% on Feb. 9, according to Zillow, with little movement in recent weeks. Some lenders, including Navy Federal and Citi, still offered sub-6% rates, but terms varied. A Clever Real Estate survey found 94% of buyers would reconsider if rates rose above 6%. The Federal Reserve has no rate-setting meeting scheduled until March.
10 February 2026
Imperial Brands share price drops 1% as FTSE slips and dividend date nears

Imperial Brands share price drops 1% as FTSE slips and dividend date nears

Imperial Brands shares fell 1.1% to 3,258 pence in early London trading, near session lows, as tobacco stocks tracked a weaker FTSE 100. British American Tobacco dropped 1.5%. BP’s paused buybacks weighed on the market, sharpening focus on dividends and balance sheets. Investors are watching Imperial’s Feb. 19 ex-dividend date and upcoming trading update.
Compass Group share price stalls near 2026 low as AI worries keep CPG in focus

Compass Group share price stalls near 2026 low as AI worries keep CPG in focus

Compass Group shares slipped 0.14% to 2,078 pence in light Tuesday trading, after hitting a 2026 low last week. The company reaffirmed 2026 profit guidance and reported 7.3% organic revenue growth, but investor focus remains on AI risks and office catering demand. Compass will switch its London share trading currency to U.S. dollars on April 1. Half-year results are due May 11.
ICG plc stock slips in London after Asia-Pacific strategy hire lands

ICG plc stock slips in London after Asia-Pacific strategy hire lands

ICG plc shares fell 1.1% to 1,701p in early London trading Tuesday after the firm named Sujey Subramanian as head of its Asia-Pacific Corporate strategy, effective May 1. Assets under management stood at $127 billion at end-December, with $36 billion in uninvested capital. The stock has traded between 1,695p and 1,725p so far in the session. Full-year results are due May 21.
10 February 2026
Vodafone share price rises again as buyback filing hits tape and Egypt spectrum plan comes into view

Vodafone share price rises again as buyback filing hits tape and Egypt spectrum plan comes into view

Vodafone shares rose 1.1% to 114.55 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a new buyback and plans to acquire 1,800MHz spectrum in Egypt. Vodafone bought 23.39 million shares on Feb. 9, to be held in treasury. The Egypt spectrum payment will start with $100 million in FY26, totaling about $350 million. LBBW raised its price target to 120 pence, maintaining a “buy” rating.
10 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Esab (ESAB) Stock Surges 8.8% on Market Rally and New CFO Appointment
    April 9, 2026, 6:18 AM EDT. Esab (ESAB) shares climbed 8.8% to close at $102.95, reversing a recent 12.2% drop over four weeks. The surge followed heightened trading volume and a broader market rally triggered by a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which eased industrial risk concerns. Esab named R. Brent Jones as CFO, effective May 2026, and reaffirmed 2026 guidance, projecting core revenue between $2.85 billion and $2.95 billion. The company expects earnings per share (EPS) of $1.37 for the upcoming quarter, a 9.6% increase year-over-year, and revenues of $715.3 million, up 10.6%. Despite the rally, EPS estimates have remained flat recently, suggesting cautious market sentiment. Esab trades with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), amid mixed industry signals including competitor TriMas' weaker outlook.

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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

9 April 2026
Indian stocks fell sharply Thursday afternoon, with the Sensex down 1.51% and the Nifty 50 off 1.12% as oil prices rebounded and U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns resurfaced. Financials and IT shares led declines, with HDFC Bank, SBI, and ICICI Bank losing up to 2.27%. The World Bank warned the West Asia crisis threatens India’s growth and inflation outlook. India imports about 90% of its oil.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

9 April 2026
The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,973.20 on Thursday, a five-week high, led by gains in banks while tech shares slumped. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 9.5% after reporting higher earnings and job cuts. Energy stocks rose as oil rebounded, but trading volumes stayed below average. Investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and uncertain oil supply routes.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

9 April 2026
FTSE 100 held near 10,600 Thursday after a 2.5% rally to a one-month high, outperforming European peers as Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 fell. Brent crude rebounded toward $98 on renewed U.S.-Iran ceasefire doubts. A Bank of England survey showed lenders expect mortgage demand to rise in Q2. British builders faced record cost inflation in March.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT Esab (ESAB) Stock Surges 8.8% on Market Rally and New CFO Appointment April 9, 2026, 6:18 AM EDT. Esab (ESAB) shares climbed 8.8% to close at $102.95, reversing a recent 12.2% drop over four weeks. The surge followed heightened trading volume and a broader market rally triggered by a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which eased industrial risk concerns. Esab named R. Brent Jones as CFO, effective May 2026, and reaffirmed 2026 guidance, projecting core revenue between $2.85 billion and $2.95 billion. The company expects earnings per share
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.
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