Today: 13 April 2026

Teradyne stock jumps on AI-driven outlook — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

Teradyne stock jumps on AI-driven outlook — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

Teradyne shares surged 11% to $277.00 on Tuesday after the company posted fourth-quarter results and a first-quarter forecast that topped Wall Street estimates. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.083 billion, with full-year 2025 sales up 13% to $3.19 billion. The stock traded between $249.54 and $312.14. Traders are watching order momentum and chipmaker spending heading into 2026.
USA Rare Earth stock jumps 16% as Trump’s Project Vault plan puts rare earths back on the tape

USA Rare Earth stock jumps 16% as Trump’s Project Vault plan puts rare earths back on the tape

USA Rare Earth shares surged 16% to $25.64 midday Tuesday after President Trump announced “Project Vault,” a $12 billion plan to stockpile critical minerals. The initiative includes a $10 billion Ex-Im Bank loan and $2 billion from private investors. Commodities traders Hartree, Traxys, and Mercuria will handle procurement. Other rare earth stocks also rose sharply.
3 February 2026
GE Aerospace stock flat as Boeing 777X GE9X seal issue, Singapore repair push grab attention

GE Aerospace stock flat as Boeing 777X GE9X seal issue, Singapore repair push grab attention

GE Aerospace shares edged up 0.04% Tuesday after the company disclosed a possible durability issue with a seal on its GE9X engine for Boeing’s 777X. GE plans to invest up to $300 million expanding its Singapore engine-repair operations, adding automation and AI inspection tools. Moody’s upgraded GE Aerospace’s senior unsecured rating to A2, citing a positive outlook.
ServiceNow stock slides again as AI disruption fears rattle software — what investors watch next

ServiceNow stock slides again as AI disruption fears rattle software — what investors watch next

ServiceNow shares fell 8.1% to $108.40 in midday trading Tuesday, leading declines as software stocks sold off. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 3.3% amid renewed concerns about AI disruption. Investors cited the rollout of new AI tools and upcoming earnings from Alphabet and Amazon as key drivers. ServiceNow last week announced a $7.75 billion deal for Armis and raised its share buyback program.
Merck stock rises despite cautious 2026 outlook as patent losses loom

Merck stock rises despite cautious 2026 outlook as patent losses loom

Merck shares rose 3.1% to $116.86 after fourth-quarter earnings beat estimates, with Keytruda sales up 7% to $8.37 billion. The company forecast 2026 sales of $65.5–$67.0 billion, below Wall Street expectations, citing patent expirations and pricing pressure. Gardasil sales fell 34% to $1.03 billion. The FDA accepted Merck’s application for Winrevair, with a decision expected by September 2026.
DaVita stock price jumps nearly 20% as 2026 profit outlook beats Street; what investors watch next

DaVita stock price jumps nearly 20% as 2026 profit outlook beats Street; what investors watch next

DaVita shares rose nearly 20% to $132.98 after the company projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $13.60–$15.00, above analyst estimates. Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS reached $3.40 on revenue of $3.62 billion, both topping forecasts. The company cited higher reimbursement rates and a seasonal boost from flu vaccines. DaVita flagged a $40 million hit in 2026 from expiring ACA subsidies.
PepsiCo stock jumps as Lay’s and Doritos price cuts hit shelves after earnings beat

PepsiCo stock jumps as Lay’s and Doritos price cuts hit shelves after earnings beat

PepsiCo shares rose 3.7% to $160.99 Tuesday after the company cut U.S. snack prices and beat quarterly revenue and earnings forecasts. The company raised its dividend, confirmed 2026 targets, and approved a new $10 billion share buyback. Snack prices on brands like Lay’s and Doritos are dropping up to 15% this week. Investors are watching if lower prices will lift North American volumes before the Super Bowl.
KLA stock slides as chip-equipment names retreat; shutdown jitters and megacap earnings in focus

KLA stock slides as chip-equipment names retreat; shutdown jitters and megacap earnings in focus

KLA shares fell 4.5% to $1,346.85 by midday Tuesday, underperforming other chip-equipment stocks as tech shares broadly declined. The partial U.S. government shutdown delayed key labor-market data, adding uncertainty for investors. Alphabet and Amazon earnings this week are in focus for signals on AI and cloud spending.
Applied Materials stock slips despite fresh Wall Street target hikes — what’s behind AMAT’s move

Applied Materials stock slips despite fresh Wall Street target hikes — what’s behind AMAT’s move

Applied Materials shares fell about 2% to $321.73 by midday Tuesday amid a broader tech sell-off. UBS and Morgan Stanley raised their price targets for the stock ahead of Applied’s February 12 earnings report. Investors are watching for guidance on April-quarter revenue and updates on China exposure. Chip-equipment peers ASML, KLA, and Lam Research also declined.
3 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • NSE and BSE to close on April 14 for Ambedkar Jayanti; Full 2026 Market Holiday Schedule
    April 12, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will be closed on April 14 in observance of Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti, marking another holiday-shortened week for Indian markets. With 16 market holidays in 2026, six have passed and nine remain, including Maharashtra Day, Eid al-Adha, Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali Balipratipada, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas. Commodity exchanges differ: the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) closes only for the morning session while the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) shuts all day. Four 2026 holidays fall on weekends and don't impact trading days. Exchanges will hold a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session on Diwali Laxmi Pujan, November 8.

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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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