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Novo Nordisk warns 2026 sales could fall — and the Wegovy pill isn’t saving the mood yet

Novo Nordisk warns 2026 sales could fall — and the Wegovy pill isn’t saving the mood yet

Novo Nordisk forecast 2026 adjusted sales and operating profit will fall 5%–13% at constant exchange rates, citing pricing pressure and competition. U.S.-listed shares dropped about 12% after the outlook. The company reported 2025 sales up 10% to 309.1 billion Danish crowns and operating profit up 6%. Early U.S. uptake of its Wegovy pill was noted, but patent expiries and lower realized prices remain concerns.
3 February 2026
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Chevron stock rises even after HSBC downgrade as oil steadies and Venezuela exports jump

Chevron stock rises even after HSBC downgrade as oil steadies and Venezuela exports jump

Chevron shares rose 1.4% to $176.50 by midday Tuesday, rebounding after a 1.6% drop. Oil prices edged higher as U.S.-Iran diplomacy talks resumed and Venezuelan exports surged to 800,000 barrels per day in January. Chevron shipped 220,000 barrels per day to the U.S., more than double the previous month. Investors are watching upcoming U.S.-Iran talks and potential Treasury decisions on Venezuelan oil licenses.
3 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock slips as obesity-drug price cuts and rival data set up Feb. 4 earnings

Eli Lilly stock slips as obesity-drug price cuts and rival data set up Feb. 4 earnings

Eli Lilly shares fell 1.4% to $1,029.99 by midday Tuesday as U.S. prices for GLP-1 obesity drugs dropped sharply, prompting analysts to cut long-term forecasts. Novo Nordisk and Pfizer reported strong weight-loss data for rival drugs this week, intensifying competition. Investors await Lilly’s earnings update Wednesday for signals on pricing, demand, and supply outlooks.
3 February 2026
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Why JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock is rising today: frontier-bond index plan and a Wall Street upgrade

Why JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock is rising today: frontier-bond index plan and a Wall Street upgrade

JPMorgan shares rose 2% to $314.25 Tuesday after Kevin Warsh was nominated to lead the Fed and Baird upgraded the stock to Neutral, citing high valuation. Sources said JPMorgan is finalizing a frontier-market bond index, with details expected by June. U.S. economic data releases were delayed due to a partial government shutdown. Other major banks also gained in morning trading.
3 February 2026
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Visa stock price today: UnionPay tie-up puts Visa Direct in spotlight as V ticks higher

Visa stock price today: UnionPay tie-up puts Visa Direct in spotlight as V ticks higher

Visa shares rose 0.3% to $334.96 midday Tuesday after announcing a deal with UnionPay International to expand cross-border payouts into mainland China. The rollout is set for the first half of 2026. Visa reported a 12% rise in cross-border volumes last quarter, though growth slowed from the previous period. The U.S. January jobs report was delayed due to the partial federal government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Thomson Reuters stock tumbles after National Bank target cut, as AI fears hit legal-data peers

Thomson Reuters stock tumbles after National Bank target cut, as AI fears hit legal-data peers

Thomson Reuters shares fell 15.8% in Toronto Tuesday after National Bankshares cut its price target from C$300 to C$190, though it kept an outperform rating. The stock hit a 12-month low at C$124.13 before rebounding slightly. Sector peers RELX and Wolters Kluwer also dropped sharply as investors sold off AI-linked software and data stocks. Elevated trading volume followed ahead of Thomson Reuters’ Feb. 5 earnings report.
3 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock rises again as Truist lifts target to $786 and Form 144 sale notice hits tape

Caterpillar stock rises again as Truist lifts target to $786 and Form 144 sale notice hits tape

Caterpillar shares rose 1.7% to $702.63 in late-morning trading Tuesday, extending Monday’s rally after Truist Securities raised its price target to $786. A Form 144 filing showed a planned sale of 39,138 shares, valued at about $26.7 million, via Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. The company recently announced a 2-gigawatt generator order for a West Virginia data center.
3 February 2026
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Verizon stock climbs as analysts lift targets, but leadership shakeup talk hangs over VZ

Verizon stock climbs as analysts lift targets, but leadership shakeup talk hangs over VZ

Verizon shares rose 2.8% to $45.86 Tuesday after RBC and Bernstein raised price targets to $48, citing cost cuts and a $25 billion buyback plan. Reports surfaced that Verizon is considering replacements for consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath, though the company dismissed them as rumors. The quarterly dividend stands at $0.69 per share. Investors remain focused on subscriber churn and spending cuts.
3 February 2026
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Mastercard stock rises after Daiwa upgrade as UK weighs card alternatives

Mastercard stock rises after Daiwa upgrade as UK weighs card alternatives

Mastercard shares rose 0.4% to $557.59 midday after Daiwa upgraded the stock to “Outperform” and raised its price target to $610. The move came as the S&P 500 ETF fell 0.7% and investors weighed UK plans to consult on non-card payment options. Visa gained 0.3%, while American Express was flat. The Bank of England aims to let consumers pay directly from bank accounts, challenging card networks’ fee models.
3 February 2026
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock jumps nearly 4% as oil steadies — what traders are watching next

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock jumps nearly 4% as oil steadies — what traders are watching next

Exxon Mobil shares jumped 3.8% to $143.62 Tuesday, rebounding from Monday’s 2.1% drop. Oil prices also rose, with Brent at $66.75 and U.S. crude at $62.70, after a sharp slide tied to U.S.-Iran talks and supply rumors. Refinery labor negotiations continued, averting a strike for now. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Exxon to “underperform” with a $125 target.
3 February 2026
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5 IBM-Heavy ETFs to Watch as Mainframe Hits 20-Year High and the Stock Whipsaws

5 IBM-Heavy ETFs to Watch as Mainframe Hits 20-Year High and the Stock Whipsaws

IBM shares fell about 7% Tuesday despite a 12% fourth-quarter revenue jump to $19.7 billion and raised analyst targets from Bank of America and Bernstein. The drop hit ETFs heavily weighted with IBM, including First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund and FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF. IBM cited strong mainframe sales but warned infrastructure revenue may decline in 2026.
3 February 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock price slips with Bitcoin ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Strategy (MSTR) stock price slips with Bitcoin ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Strategy Inc shares fell 2.5% to $136.10 by late morning Tuesday as Bitcoin dropped 3% to near $76,700. A new SEC filing showed Strategy bought 855 bitcoins last week for $75.3 million, funded by selling $106 million in stock. The company now holds 713,502 bitcoins at an average price of $76,052. Investors await Strategy’s earnings report after markets close Thursday.
3 February 2026
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Netflix stock slides as Senate antitrust hearing revives Warner Bros deal jitters

Netflix stock slides as Senate antitrust hearing revives Warner Bros deal jitters

Netflix shares fell 1.9% to $81.20 Tuesday as lawmakers increased scrutiny of its proposed $82.7 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal. CEO Ted Sarandos is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary antitrust panel. A rival Paramount Skydance tender offer expires Feb. 20. In Germany, voice actors launched a boycott over Netflix’s AI dubbing contract clauses.
3 February 2026
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Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco removed “no preservatives” claims from its rotisserie chicken signs and online listings after two California consumers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan. The suit seeks to represent U.S. buyers, with a California subclass. Costco says the additives are for moisture and texture, not preservation. The complaint was filed Jan. 22 in federal court in San Diego.
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Stock Market Today

  • Asian Penny Stocks Over $600M Market Cap to Watch Amid Renewed Optimism
    April 13, 2026, 1:21 AM EDT. Asian penny stocks have gained attention as easing U.S.-Iran tensions boost investor sentiment in the region. These stocks typically represent smaller companies but show potential for substantial growth. Three notable penny stocks with market capitalizations exceeding US$600 million include Yiwu Huading Nylon Co., Ltd (CN¥4.98 billion), Suning Universal Co., Ltd (CN¥6.37 billion), and Guoquan Food (HK$11.99 billion). Yiwu Huading Nylon stands out with solid financial health and a 14.1x Price-To-Earnings ratio, indicating potential undervaluation, despite expected profit declines. Suning Universal, a real estate developer, holds strong liquidity but currently faces unprofitability. Investors should weigh liquidity and growth prospects amid the complex market dynamics influencing these smaller-cap Asian stocks.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 1:35 AM EDT Asian Penny Stocks Over $600M Market Cap to Watch Amid Renewed Optimism April 13, 2026, 1:21 AM EDT. **Asian penny stocks** have gained attention as easing U.S.-Iran tensions boost investor sentiment in the region. These stocks typically represent smaller companies but show potential for substantial growth. Three notable penny stocks with market capitalizations exceeding US$600 million include Yiwu Huading Nylon Co., Ltd (CN¥4.98 billion), Suning Universal Co., Ltd (CN¥6.37 billion), and Guoquan Food (HK$11.99 billion). Yiwu Huading Nylon stands out with solid financial health and
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.
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