Today: 23 April 2026

Netflix Stock Slips as Warner Bros March Vote Looms on $82.7 Billion Deal

Netflix Stock Slips as Warner Bros March Vote Looms on $82.7 Billion Deal

Netflix shares fell 0.1% to $83.39 after reports that Warner Bros Discovery will hold a shareholder vote in March on an $82.7 billion sale of its streaming and studio assets to Netflix. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on the deal Feb. 3. Paramount Skydance’s bid deadline is Feb. 20. Warner’s board has rejected Paramount’s offer as inadequate.
2 February 2026
Microsoft stock dips as AI spending worries linger, with OpenAI exposure back in focus

Microsoft stock dips as AI spending worries linger, with OpenAI exposure back in focus

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $427.58 Monday as investors remained wary after last week’s post-earnings drop tied to AI and cloud spending concerns. The stock has lost over $350 billion in value since Jan. 29. U.S. indexes showed mixed moves, with the Dow up 0.48% and Nasdaq down 0.07% by mid-morning. Alphabet and Amazon earnings, plus the Feb. 6 jobs report, are in focus this week.
Opendoor stock slips in early trade as mortgage-rate outlook stays cloudy ahead of Feb. 19 results

Opendoor stock slips in early trade as mortgage-rate outlook stays cloudy ahead of Feb. 19 results

Opendoor shares fell 1.6% to $5.07 in early Monday trading, with volume at 11.7 million shares. The dip followed a slight drop in mortgage rates after the Fed paused on interest rates. Investors are watching for Opendoor’s Feb. 19 earnings and “Financial Open House” event. The company reported $1.9 billion in non-recourse asset-backed loans as of December 31.
Lam Research stock jumps as new CEA-Leti R&D pact lands during choppy U.S. session

Lam Research stock jumps as new CEA-Leti R&D pact lands during choppy U.S. session

Lam Research shares rose 3.1% to $240.70 Monday after announcing an expanded research deal with CEA-Leti. The stock outperformed chip-tool peers amid a volatile session driven by CME Group’s margin hike for precious metals. Lam forecast third-quarter revenue above estimates last week. The new multi-year collaboration will target specialty device materials and fabrication processes.
Oracle stock price rises after $50 billion funding plan; what investors watch next

Oracle stock price rises after $50 billion funding plan; what investors watch next

Oracle shares rose 2.2% to $168.23 by mid-morning after the company announced plans to raise $45–$50 billion for cloud expansion in 2026 through equity and a one-time bond sale. The company filed to offer 100 million depositary shares tied to mandatory convertible preferred stock. Investors are watching for dilution risk and the timing of Oracle’s next earnings report.
2 February 2026
NIO stock price drops nearly 5% despite 96% January delivery jump

NIO stock price drops nearly 5% despite 96% January delivery jump

NIO shares fell nearly 5% to $4.47 in late morning New York trading Monday, despite January deliveries surging 96% year-over-year to 27,182 vehicles. The drop followed a broader selloff in Chinese auto stocks after BYD reported weaker sales and policy support shifted. January deliveries for NIO were down sharply from December’s total. Total NIO deliveries have now surpassed 1 million.
Intel stock price jumps nearly 5% as Apple-Nvidia foundry talk circles back

Intel stock price jumps nearly 5% as Apple-Nvidia foundry talk circles back

Intel shares rose 4.7% to $48.67 in early trading Monday after DigiTimes Asia reported Apple and Nvidia are in talks for limited foundry deals with Intel for 2028-era chips. The stock rebounded from Friday’s $46.47 close, with 33 million shares traded by late morning. Investors weighed the news amid volatile markets and ongoing concerns over chip supply and Intel’s turnaround strategy.
2 February 2026
Denison Mines stock price slides as uranium shares retreat in commodity rout

Denison Mines stock price slides as uranium shares retreat in commodity rout

Denison Mines shares fell 4.2% to $3.80 in early U.S. trading Monday, tracking a broader selloff in uranium and commodity stocks after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair. Around 15.8 million Denison shares changed hands. Uranium futures slipped to $99 a pound. Investors remain focused on Denison’s Phoenix project timeline and uranium price swings.
2 February 2026
Twist Bioscience stock jumps as record quarterly revenue lifts 2026 outlook — what investors watch next

Twist Bioscience stock jumps as record quarterly revenue lifts 2026 outlook — what investors watch next

Twist Bioscience shares surged 14% to $46.88 Monday after posting record Q1 revenue of $103.7 million and raising its full-year forecast. Gross margin reached 52%, with net loss narrowing to $30.5 million. The company reaffirmed its target to reach adjusted EBITDA breakeven by late fiscal 2026. Investors are watching if Twist can sustain margins and meet its March-quarter revenue guidance.
Western Digital stock jumps in early trade as Wall Street eyes Tuesday’s Innovation Day

Western Digital stock jumps in early trade as Wall Street eyes Tuesday’s Innovation Day

Western Digital shares rose 5.4% to $263.63 Monday after the company raised its third-quarter revenue and earnings outlook, beating analyst estimates. The stock’s gains came ahead of Tuesday’s Innovation Day event, as investors focus on AI-driven data center demand and high-capacity storage pricing. Western Digital also confirmed plans to spin off its flash unit into SanDisk in 2025.
2 February 2026
Nvidia slips on OpenAI funding doubts while Oracle pops — AI stocks in focus today

Nvidia slips on OpenAI funding doubts while Oracle pops — AI stocks in focus today

Nvidia fell 1.4% to $188.47 after reports of internal doubts over its support for OpenAI, while Oracle jumped 3% to $169.47 on plans to raise up to $50 billion for cloud expansion. AMD gained 4.9% and Palantir rose 2.4% ahead of earnings. Investors are watching for signs of AI demand as major tech firms prepare to report results this week.
Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Spot silver fell 3.3% to $81.75 an ounce by late Monday in London, down about 32% from last week’s record high. CME Group will raise margin requirements on silver futures after the close. The iShares Silver Trust ETF dropped 6% to $70.72. JPMorgan warned silver lacks central bank buyers and could see more volatility if forced selling continues.
2 February 2026
Gold price tumbles again on CME margin hike; traders brace for U.S. payrolls

Gold price tumbles again on CME margin hike; traders brace for U.S. payrolls

Spot gold fell 3% to $4,718.35 an ounce Monday, deepening losses after CME Group raised margin requirements and the dollar surged on President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. U.S. gold futures stayed near $4,740.90, about $900 below last week’s record. Spot silver dropped 3.3% to $81.75. CME’s higher margins for gold and silver futures take effect after Monday’s close.
2 February 2026
Peakstone Realty Trust stock jumps 33% on Brookfield Asset Management’s $21-a-share buyout offer

Peakstone Realty Trust stock jumps 33% on Brookfield Asset Management’s $21-a-share buyout offer

Peakstone Realty Trust shares jumped 33% to $20.72 after Brookfield Asset Management agreed to buy the company for $21 per share in cash, valuing Peakstone at about $1.2 billion including debt. The deal includes a 30-day go-shop period ending March 4 and halts Peakstone’s regular dividend. Brookfield’s shares were little changed. Peakstone owns 76 industrial properties after selling its office assets in December.

Stock Market Today

  • Palantir Stock Falls Amid Broader Market Weakness Despite USDA Deal
    April 23, 2026, 11:51 AM EDT. Shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) dropped 4.53% on Thursday, reversing gains from the previous session. The decline reflects broader market weakness and profit-taking rather than company-specific setbacks. Palantir recently secured a $300 million partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the National Farm Security Action Plan. However, technical signals remain cautious, with the stock trading near its 52-week midpoint at $150.20, stuck below key moving averages. Despite this, Palantir has posted a 51.38% one-year gain, suggesting longer-term investor confidence amid short-term volatility.

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GameStop Stock Today: GME Slips as $420 Trade-In Buzz Fades and Valuation Debate Returns

GameStop Stock Today: GME Slips as $420 Trade-In Buzz Fades and Valuation Debate Returns

23 April 2026
GameStop shares fell 1.6% to $25.24 Thursday morning, reversing part of Wednesday’s rally after a limited trade-in promotion ended. The company’s offer gave Pro members up to $420.69 for console trade-ins through April 22, but values returned to normal by Thursday. GameStop reported a 14% drop in fourth-quarter revenue in March and is shifting focus to trading cards and collectibles.
IBM Earnings Beat Isn’t Enough as AI Fears Slam Software Stocks

IBM Earnings Beat Isn’t Enough as AI Fears Slam Software Stocks

23 April 2026
IBM shares dropped 9.5% Thursday despite first-quarter earnings beating estimates, as investors worried AI tools could threaten its software and consulting business. ServiceNow fell 17.5% and the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF lost 5.6%. IBM reported $15.9 billion in revenue, up 9%, but growth slowed from the prior quarter and guidance was unchanged.
Lululemon Stock Sinks as Heidi O’Neill CEO Hire From Nike Fails to Calm Investors

Lululemon Stock Sinks as Heidi O’Neill CEO Hire From Nike Fails to Calm Investors

23 April 2026
Lululemon Athletica named former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as its next CEO, sending shares down about 12% Thursday morning. O’Neill starts Sept. 8 amid a proxy fight and weak U.S. sales; the stock had already dropped 38% in the past year. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 1% to $3.6 billion, with Americas revenue down 4%. Wall Street analysts voiced skepticism over the appointment and company outlook.
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