Today: 13 April 2026

Union Pacific stock price rises 2% as UNP tracks rail rally; merger deadline in focus

Union Pacific stock price rises 2% as UNP tracks rail rally; merger deadline in focus

Union Pacific shares rose 2.2% to $240.34 Tuesday afternoon, rebounding from a session low after earlier declines. CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Canadian Pacific Kansas City also gained. Investors are focused on the regulatory review of Union Pacific’s proposed merger with Norfolk Southern and freight demand projections for 2026. The Surface Transportation Board returned the merger application last month, citing missing data.
Rocket Companies stock jumps 8% as RKT swings on mortgage volume talk

Rocket Companies stock jumps 8% as RKT swings on mortgage volume talk

Rocket Companies shares jumped 8.2% to $20.32 late Tuesday, with trading volume near 44.6 million shares. CEO Varun Krishna told CNBC the firm is seeing its highest mortgage loan volume and gain-on-sale margin in four years. UWM Holdings, loanDepot, and PennyMac Financial Services all fell. Rocket reports earnings Feb. 19.
AI disruption fear drags Nasdaq lower as Alphabet, Amazon earnings loom

AI disruption fear drags Nasdaq lower as Alphabet, Amazon earnings loom

U.S. stocks dropped Tuesday, with the S&P 500 down 1.46% and the Nasdaq off 2.17% as investors worried AI could pressure software makers’ margins. PayPal plunged 19% after a CEO change and weak outlook, while Walmart reached a $1 trillion market value. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.287%. The House narrowly passed a bill to end the government shutdown.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says “no drama” with OpenAI as chip doubts and Oracle’s $50B AI funding plan collide

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says “no drama” with OpenAI as chip doubts and Oracle’s $50B AI funding plan collide

OpenAI has been seeking alternatives to some Nvidia chips for AI inference tasks, sources said, raising questions about their partnership. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said investment talks with OpenAI remain on track. Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 to expand its AI cloud business, citing demand from OpenAI and others. Nvidia and Oracle shares each fell about 5% in midday trading.
TJX stock rises as Wall Street tumbles on AI disruption fears — what investors watch next

TJX stock rises as Wall Street tumbles on AI disruption fears — what investors watch next

TJX shares rose about 1.5% to $152.36 Tuesday afternoon, bucking a broad market decline as tech stocks fell on renewed AI concerns. Value-focused retailers outperformed, with Walmart up 2.2% and Ross and Burlington each gaining around 1%. Traders are watching for TJX’s quarterly update later this month. Key labor data releases remain delayed due to a partial U.S. government shutdown.
Adobe stock price slides on AI disruption jitters; investors look to March earnings call

Adobe stock price slides on AI disruption jitters; investors look to March earnings call

Adobe shares fell 7.1% to $272.62 Tuesday, leading a sharp sell-off in software stocks after Anthropic launched a new AI legal tool. Investors cited fears that generative AI could disrupt established players and pressure margins. Adobe will report earnings March 12, with focus on AI monetization and demand trends.
Stocks Slide as AI Disruption Jitters Hit Tech — Earnings Wave Looms

Stocks Slide as AI Disruption Jitters Hit Tech — Earnings Wave Looms

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, with the Nasdaq down nearly 2% as tech and software shares slid on AI disruption fears. Alphabet and Amazon dipped ahead of earnings, while Nvidia and Microsoft also declined. Teradyne jumped over 20% on a strong forecast. Labor-market data was delayed by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
Taseko Mines (TGB) stock price jumps 13% as copper rebounds and insider sales hit the tape

Taseko Mines (TGB) stock price jumps 13% as copper rebounds and insider sales hit the tape

Taseko Mines shares rose 12.7% to $8.69 in NYSE American trading Tuesday, tracking a rebound in copper prices and metals stocks. Copper futures climbed nearly 4% after reports China may boost stockpiles. Insider filings showed executives and a director exercised and sold options totaling 200,000 shares at prices between C$10.50 and C$11.76. Trading volume reached about 10.4 million shares.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps 6% as SpaceX-xAI merger lifts U.S. space shares

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps 6% as SpaceX-xAI merger lifts U.S. space shares

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 6.3% to $111.11 Tuesday after a sector rally triggered by SpaceX’s planned merger with xAI. About 11.5 million shares traded as investors focused on AST’s upcoming BlueBird 7 satellite launch and a new U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract. Scotiabank recently downgraded the stock, citing valuation concerns and lack of retail customers.
Carpenter Technology stock price jumps nearly 8% as raised outlook keeps CRS in focus

Carpenter Technology stock price jumps nearly 8% as raised outlook keeps CRS in focus

Carpenter Technology shares jumped 7.8% to $335.75 Tuesday after the company raised its full-year profit outlook and reported record second-quarter operating income of $155.2 million. Trading volume reached 1.2 million shares by mid-afternoon. The company cited strong aerospace and defense demand and projected Q3 operating income of $177 million to $182 million. Investors await third-quarter results due April 23.
Qualcomm stock tumbles ahead of earnings as investors weigh analyst note, key executive exit

Qualcomm stock tumbles ahead of earnings as investors weigh analyst note, key executive exit

Qualcomm shares fell about 5% to $144.94 in afternoon trading Tuesday, underperforming a broader chip stock decline. The drop followed news of a senior engineering executive’s exit and a cautious analyst note ahead of Wednesday’s quarterly earnings report. The iShares Semiconductor ETF slipped 3.5%, while Nvidia dropped over 4%. Qualcomm will hold its earnings call at 4:45 p.m. ET on Feb. 4.
Boston Scientific stock slips today: what to know before earnings and key Watchman trial data

Boston Scientific stock slips today: what to know before earnings and key Watchman trial data

Boston Scientific (BSX.N) slipped 0.7% to $91.20 in Tuesday afternoon trading, with about 10.4 million shares exchanged. CEO Michael F. Mahoney filed to potentially sell up to 160,901 shares valued at $15 million. The company reports fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday morning. Investors await late-March CHAMPION-AF trial results for the Watchman device.
HYMC stock jumps as gold snaps back — why Hycroft Mining shares are moving now

HYMC stock jumps as gold snaps back — why Hycroft Mining shares are moving now

Hycroft Mining shares surged 11.6% to $39.30 Tuesday afternoon, tracking sharp rebounds in gold and silver prices. Spot gold jumped 5.2% to $4,906.82 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures posted their biggest one-day gain since 2008. Trading volume in Hycroft reached 4.7 million shares. The company does not expect significant revenue until mining restarts.

Stock Market Today

  • Citigroup Valuation Reassessed Ahead of Q1 Earnings on Sector Optimism
    April 12, 2026, 9:58 PM EDT. Citigroup (C) shares have surged nearly 18% over 30 days, boosted by positive Q1 earnings expectations and easing geopolitical tensions. Despite a 1-year total return of about 107%, the stock trades roughly 6% below average analyst price targets, suggesting continued upside potential. The consensus fair value estimate of $232 contrasts sharply with the current price near $124, reflecting optimism about revenue growth and improved margins. However, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.4x is above peer averages but below a fair valuation of 21.8x, indicating some caution. Investors should weigh risks such as regulatory pressures and earnings quality against sector tailwinds before positioning for further gains.

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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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