Today: 13 April 2026

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises after RBC target hike as investors eye talc risk, new data

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises after RBC target hike as investors eye talc risk, new data

Johnson & Johnson shares rose about 1% Tuesday to $233.10 after RBC Capital Markets raised its price target, citing ongoing talc litigation risk. The company highlighted new real-world data showing ERLEADA cut death risk by 51% in certain prostate cancer patients. Investors await management’s next comments at the TD Cowen conference on March 3.
Coinbase (COIN) stock slides as bitcoin sinks — what to watch before earnings

Coinbase (COIN) stock slides as bitcoin sinks — what to watch before earnings

Coinbase shares fell 4.3% to $179.66 Tuesday, tracking a 2.8% drop in bitcoin as forced liquidations erased $2.56 billion in leveraged positions. Crypto and tech stocks slid broadly, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also down. U.S. crypto market structure talks remain stalled after a White House meeting. Coinbase resolved minor technical issues on its Kava network.
Uber stock slips ahead of earnings as France driver dispute adds a new wrinkle

Uber stock slips ahead of earnings as France driver dispute adds a new wrinkle

Uber shares fell 3.6% to $77.93 Tuesday, underperforming the Nasdaq’s 1.43% drop ahead of its earnings report due Wednesday morning. Trading volume surged above average as investors watched for fallout from a reported €1.7 billion French regulatory claim over driver classification. Wall Street expects earnings of 79 cents per share on $14.3 billion in revenue.
Bloom Energy stock price jumps after close — what traders are watching before earnings (BE)

Bloom Energy stock price jumps after close — what traders are watching before earnings (BE)

Bloom Energy shares jumped 8.1% to $168.89 Tuesday, trading as high as $176.35 on volume of 13.7 million ahead of its Feb. 5 earnings report. Other fuel-cell stocks, including Plug Power and FuelCell Energy, also rose late. The moves follow a Financial Times report on surging demand for onsite power at data centers. Investors await Bloom’s update on bookings, deliveries, and margins.
Adobe stock price sinks 7% as AI disruption fears hammer software — what to watch next

Adobe stock price sinks 7% as AI disruption fears hammer software — what to watch next

Adobe shares fell 7.3% Tuesday to $271.93, leading a sharp decline across software stocks as investors reacted to concerns over new AI tools disrupting subscription pricing. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 3.8%, its fifth consecutive loss. Anthropic’s launch of Claude “Cowork” plug-ins fueled worries about automation. Analysts downgraded Adobe, and volatility persisted ahead of major tech earnings.
Verizon stock price jumps near 4% and holds after hours as Salt Typhoon scrutiny builds

Verizon stock price jumps near 4% and holds after hours as Salt Typhoon scrutiny builds

Verizon shares rose 3.7% to $46.25 Tuesday, marking five days of gains even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on AI-related concerns. Senator Maria Cantwell called for a CEO hearing on telecom security after accusing Verizon and AT&T of blocking release of “Salt Typhoon” cyber-espionage assessments. JPMorgan raised its price target on Verizon to $49. The stock closed about 2% below its 52-week high.
4 February 2026
Why Snowflake stock slid 9%: AI disruption jitters swamp an OpenAI tie-up and a Postgres push

Why Snowflake stock slid 9%: AI disruption jitters swamp an OpenAI tie-up and a Postgres push

Snowflake shares fell 9.1% Tuesday to $173.24, following a $200 million OpenAI partnership and new product updates. The drop came as investors sold off software and cloud stocks after Anthropic launched new AI tools, raising concerns about pricing power and competition. Snowflake highlighted new features and integrations but faces pressure ahead of its February 25 earnings report.
4 February 2026
Costco stock holds firm after hours as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of January sales update

Costco stock holds firm after hours as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of January sales update

Costco shares closed up 0.99% at $977.92 Tuesday and edged to $978.00 after hours, as Mizuho Securities and Gordon Haskett raised their price targets. Investors await January sales results due Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. ET. The company declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13. Broader markets fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.84% and Nasdaq off 1.43%.
Disney stock slips after-hours as Josh D’Amaro picked as next CEO, parks outlook back in focus

Disney stock slips after-hours as Josh D’Amaro picked as next CEO, parks outlook back in focus

Disney shares fell 0.2% to $104.22 in after-hours trading Tuesday after naming parks chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO, effective March 18. The company reported $26.0 billion in fiscal Q1 revenue and record Experiences segment results, but warned of weaker international attendance at U.S. parks. Investors are watching for early signs of parks demand and streaming profits ahead of the leadership transition.
4 February 2026
Caterpillar stock closes at a fresh high — what CAT investors need before Wednesday’s open

Caterpillar stock closes at a fresh high — what CAT investors need before Wednesday’s open

Caterpillar shares closed at a record $702.89 Tuesday, up 1.7%, defying a broader market decline and extending gains after strong January earnings. Group President Bob De Lange exercised 20,512 options and sold 15,977 shares, according to a Form 4 filing. Trading volume outpaced recent averages. Tariff-related costs could reach $2.6 billion in 2026, the company warned.
KLA (KLAC) stock price slides nearly 4% as chip-tool rally cools — what traders watch next

KLA (KLAC) stock price slides nearly 4% as chip-tool rally cools — what traders watch next

KLA shares fell 3.9% to $1,355.54 Tuesday, tracking a broader tech selloff, then showed little change after hours. Roughly 2.1 million shares traded as the stock swung over $120 intraday. The drop followed recent earnings and guidance, with investors cautious ahead of major tech results and delayed U.S. economic data. KLA is scheduled to appear at SEMICON Korea next week.
Visa stock price slips as China Visa Direct deal lands; V shares set up for next session

Visa stock price slips as China Visa Direct deal lands; V shares set up for next session

Visa shares fell 1.47% to $328.93 Tuesday, then held steady after-hours. The company announced Visa Direct will link with UnionPay International for cross-border payouts into China, launching in the first half of 2026. Daiwa Securities raised its rating to Outperform, keeping a $370 price target. Trading volume exceeded recent averages as investors digested the deal and analyst updates.
4 February 2026
Merck stock price rises after hours after choppy day — MRK traders focus on 2026 outlook and FDA dates

Merck stock price rises after hours after choppy day — MRK traders focus on 2026 outlook and FDA dates

Merck shares rose 2.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $115.84 after the company’s 2026 revenue forecast missed Wall Street estimates. The drugmaker cited a $2.5 billion hit from patent expirations, Medicare price talks, and weaker COVID-19 pill sales. Investors are watching Keytruda demand, Gardasil’s China performance, and FDA decisions expected later in 2026.

Stock Market Today

  • Top Asian Dividend Stocks to Watch in April 2026 Amid Market Shifts
    April 12, 2026, 7:02 PM EDT. As Asian markets adjust to easing geopolitical tensions and changing economic signals, investors eye dividend stocks for steady income and risk balance. Stocks like Wuliangye Yibin Ltd (SZSE:000858) and HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) offer solid yields above 4%, coupled with consistent payout ratings. Shenzhen Kaizhong Precision Technology (SZSE:002823) yields 3.3% but shows dividend volatility despite coverage by earnings. Shibaura Machine Co. (TSE:6104) maintains dividend reliability but faces high payout ratios and declining profits. This snapshot highlights key stocks demonstrating varied dividend stability and yields, providing insight into potential income avenues amid fluctuating market conditions in Asia.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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