Today: 13 April 2026

Gold price whipsaws: buyers rush back after brutal selloff, lifting GLD and miners

Gold price whipsaws: buyers rush back after brutal selloff, lifting GLD and miners

Spot gold surged 5.3% to $4,913.59 an ounce Tuesday, rebounding from a two-day selloff that pushed prices to a one-month low. Gold ETFs and miners rallied in early New York trading. CME Group raised margin requirements on precious metals futures after Monday’s sharp drop. Open interest in COMEX gold futures fell by over 10,000 contracts from the previous session.
3 February 2026
Nvidia stock drops on OpenAI chip doubts as investors brace for earnings

Nvidia stock drops on OpenAI chip doubts as investors brace for earnings

Nvidia shares fell 2.9% to $185.61 Tuesday morning after reports that OpenAI is testing alternatives to Nvidia’s AI chips for inference tasks. OpenAI has considered chips from AMD and several startups. The broader chip sector rose, with AMD shares up about 4%. Nvidia’s quarterly earnings are scheduled for February 25.
Microsoft stock price slips early: MSFT hit by Azure glitches as OpenAI spreads across clouds

Microsoft stock price slips early: MSFT hit by Azure glitches as OpenAI spreads across clouds

Microsoft shares fell 1.6% to $423.37 in early Tuesday trading, underperforming tech peers after cloud service disruptions and record AI spending. Azure reported two incidents since Monday, affecting VM management and Managed Identity in multiple U.S. regions. Investors are watching heavyweight earnings and the Feb. 6 U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
Verizon stock price dips in premarket as insider sale notice lands and analysts lift targets

Verizon stock price dips in premarket as insider sale notice lands and analysts lift targets

Verizon shares dipped 0.5% to $44.38 in premarket trading Tuesday after a Form 144 filing revealed an intended insider sale of 9,580 shares valued at about $430,000. Analysts cited churn rates, spending cuts, and competition as key concerns. Bernstein and TD Cowen raised price targets, while AT&T closed a $5.75 billion fiber deal with Lumen. The January jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown.
Denison Mines stock drops 4% as uranium shares slide on fresh supply news — what to watch next

Denison Mines stock drops 4% as uranium shares slide on fresh supply news — what to watch next

Denison Mines shares dropped 4.4% to $3.78 early Tuesday in New York, tracking declines across uranium stocks after Uzbekistan announced higher production and new mines. UxC Uranium futures hovered near $99 per pound. Denison awaits Canadian federal approvals to begin construction at its Phoenix ISR mine, targeting a mid-2028 production start if permits arrive this quarter.
Disney Q1 earnings beat — then a theme-park warning on tourists hit the mood

Disney Q1 earnings beat — then a theme-park warning on tourists hit the mood

Disney posted a 5% revenue rise to $25.98 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 27, 2025, beating adjusted profit forecasts. Experiences revenue hit a record $10.01 billion, but Disney warned of “modest” growth ahead due to weaker international tourism at U.S. parks. Entertainment revenue rose 7%, while operating income in that segment dropped 35% on higher costs. Sports profit fell after a YouTube TV blackout.
3 February 2026
Plug Power stock holds near $2 as CEO warns reverse split ahead of key Feb. 5 vote

Plug Power stock holds near $2 as CEO warns reverse split ahead of key Feb. 5 vote

Plug Power shares traded near $2.08 in premarket Tuesday after a 1.65% drop, as CEO Andy Marsh said a reverse stock split is off the table if Proposal 2 passes. Proxy filings showed strong “yes” votes but low turnout ahead of the Feb. 5 decision on doubling authorized shares. Marsh warned a split remains likely if the proposal fails. The stock is down about 55% from its 52-week high.
3 February 2026
Ondas (ONDS) stock price jumps before the bell on Asia-Pacific defense contract, Rotron Aero deal

Ondas (ONDS) stock price jumps before the bell on Asia-Pacific defense contract, Rotron Aero deal

Ondas shares rose 2.7% to $10.64 premarket Tuesday after Airobotics, its subsidiary, won a new defense contract in the Asia-Pacific region. The company also announced a deal to acquire UK-based Rotron Aero, which makes advanced unmanned aerial systems. Ondas plans phased deliveries for the new contract starting this year. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Cadence Bank stock: what CADE shareholders get now that Huntington deal is done

Cadence Bank stock: what CADE shareholders get now that Huntington deal is done

Huntington Bancshares shares rose 2.2% premarket after completing its $7.4 billion all-stock acquisition of Cadence Bank. Each Cadence share was exchanged for 2.475 Huntington shares, valuing Cadence at about $44.25 per share. Huntington issued 462 million shares and absorbed Cadence’s operations and branches. The combined bank will hold $279 billion in assets.
Gold and silver price forecast 2026: banks stick with $6,000 gold as silver re-prices lower

Gold and silver price forecast 2026: banks stick with $6,000 gold as silver re-prices lower

Spot gold jumped 5.3% to $4,913.59 an ounce and silver surged 9% to $86.60 on Tuesday, rebounding after last week’s heavy losses. The U.S. January jobs report will not be released Friday due to a partial government shutdown. CME raised margin requirements, intensifying forced selling Monday. Banks kept 2026 gold forecasts above $6,000 an ounce despite recent volatility.
Disney’s CEO handoff is set: Parks boss Josh D’Amaro to replace Bob Iger in March

Disney’s CEO handoff is set: Parks boss Josh D’Amaro to replace Bob Iger in March

Disney named Josh D’Amaro as CEO effective March 18, replacing Bob Iger, who will stay as senior adviser and board member through 2026. Dana Walden becomes president and chief creative officer, reporting to D’Amaro. D’Amaro currently leads Disney Experiences, which generated $36 billion in 2025. Walden’s new role covers creative oversight across studios and streaming.
3 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Jakarta Composite Index Opens Lower at 7,410 Amid Global Market Pressure
    April 13, 2026, 3:11 AM EDT. The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) dropped 0.65% to 7,410 at Monday's open as Asian markets declined broadly. Nearly all Indonesia Stock Exchange sectors slipped except for energy, which surged 6.14% due to rising oil prices amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions. The fall follows the collapse of US-Iran ceasefire talks, adding to geopolitical uncertainty and global investor caution. Analysts predict continued volatility for the JCI this week, urged investors to focus on large-cap and energy stocks and consider diversification into U.S. equities amid ongoing inflation and rate uncertainties. The market tracks global events closely, with energy prices as a key influence on sector performances.

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

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.04.2026

13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 3:17 AM EDT Australian Shares Dip as Monash IVF Gains on Genesis Consortium Offer Amid Rising Oil Prices April 13, 2026, 3:17 AM EDT. Australian shares slid 0.39% on Monday, pressured by rising oil prices following the U.S. announcement of a blockade on maritime traffic to Iranian ports. The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,926 points. Brent crude futures surged nearly 7% to $102.17 per barrel. In corporate moves, Monash IVF Group received a sweetened, non-binding AU$0.90 per share takeover proposal from a Genesis and Soul Patts consortium, lifting
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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