Today: 10 April 2026

Billionaires Buy These AI Stocks Up 2,000% — and It’s Not Nvidia or Broadcom

Billionaires Buy These AI Stocks Up 2,000% — and It’s Not Nvidia or Broadcom

Ken Griffin, Cliff Asness, Israel Englander, and Steven Cohen bought shares of Palantir Technologies and Comfort Systems USA in the third quarter, according to a new report. Palantir shares have surged about 2,000% since January 2023, while Comfort Systems is up 970%. Palantir rose 4.5% and Comfort Systems 7% in premarket trading Monday. Robinhood Markets gained 14%, and Nvidia and Broadcom each rose 7%.
Diageo share price ticks higher as sterling slips — what to watch before Feb 25 results

Diageo share price ticks higher as sterling slips — what to watch before Feb 25 results

Diageo shares rose 0.6% to 1,770 pence in early London trading Monday as sterling weakened and investors positioned ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. The pound slipped after political turmoil and a dovish Bank of England vote. U.S.-listed Diageo ADRs edged down 0.2% premarket. Diageo last cut its annual forecast in November, citing softer demand in the U.S. and China.
BAE Systems share price climbs after buyback update — what investors watch before Feb results

BAE Systems share price climbs after buyback update — what investors watch before Feb results

BAE Systems shares rose 1.8% to 1,912.5 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed new share repurchases. BAE said it bought back 114,829 shares for cancellation on Feb. 6, bringing the second tranche total to 16.64 million. Investors await full-year results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 18. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England plan strike action through Feb. 20.
Lloyds share price slips below 105p as NatWest’s Evelyn deal and rate-cut bets weigh on UK banks

Lloyds share price slips below 105p as NatWest’s Evelyn deal and rate-cut bets weigh on UK banks

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell about 2% to 104.73 pence in early London trading Monday, underperforming amid renewed UK rate-cut speculation after a close Bank of England vote. Investors also weighed NatWest’s £2.7 billion deal for Evelyn Partners and political pressure on sterling. Barclays results are due Feb. 10, with Lloyds’ annual report set for Feb. 18.
SSE share price edges up in early London trade as investors size up Ofgem deadline, next updates

SSE share price edges up in early London trade as investors size up Ofgem deadline, next updates

SSE shares rose 0.32% to 2,518 pence in early London trading, close to a 52-week high. Investors are watching returns from regulated networks and progress on major grid projects. SSE’s next updates are scheduled for April and May. The company recently guided for 2025/26 adjusted EPS of 144–152 pence and increased network investment to £1.8 billion.
9 February 2026
Trump’s 2026 tax refunds look bigger — but a smaller IRS could blunt the boost

Trump’s 2026 tax refunds look bigger — but a smaller IRS could blunt the boost

Americans are expected to receive tax refunds totaling $65 billion more than last year under President Trump’s new tax law, with most benefits going to higher earners. The IRS faces a 27% workforce cut and complex new rules, raising concerns about slower payouts. Economists warn the larger refunds may not boost consumer spending evenly. The expanded state and local tax deduction phases out for top incomes.
9 February 2026
Mortgage rates near 6% again: latest 30-year refinance numbers for Feb. 9, 2026

Mortgage rates near 6% again: latest 30-year refinance numbers for Feb. 9, 2026

Average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovered near 6.2% this week, with refinance rates slightly higher, according to Bankrate and Zillow. Demand for new loans remains muted as rates have not fallen below the key 6% threshold. High home prices continue to limit affordability, especially in major cities. Lenders report that refinancing is attractive mainly when borrowers can cut rates by a full percentage point.
9 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Marvell Technology Shares Rise Nearly 5% on Positive Analyst Outlook and Nvidia Partnership
    April 9, 2026, 7:32 PM EDT. Shares of Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) rose nearly 5% on Thursday, driven by Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley's bullish forecast on the company's optical components segment. O'Malley projects up to 90% growth in Marvell's optical-networking sales by 2026-2027, vital for AI infrastructure requiring fast data transmission. Marvell's $3.25 billion acquisition of Celestial AI and a $2 billion investment from Nvidia have strengthened its position in custom chip design and AI computing, fueling investor optimism. Nvidia's strategic partnership integrates Marvell's networking solutions into its AI platforms. Despite the surge, Motley Fool's Stock Advisor excluded Marvell from its current top 10 picks, highlighting significant returns from earlier recommendations like Netflix and Nvidia.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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