Today: 23 April 2026

Tesla stock slips premarket as Europe sales recovery stalls — what traders watch next

Tesla stock slips premarket as Europe sales recovery stalls — what traders watch next

Tesla shares fell about 2% in U.S. premarket trading Monday, after January registrations dropped 88% in Norway and 42% in France. Gains in Sweden and Denmark failed to offset declines. European market share for Tesla slipped 27% in 2025, according to official data. Investors are watching for further demand signals and upcoming U.S. data later this week.
Fifth Third stock ticks up premarket after Comerica merger closes — what FITB investors watch next

Fifth Third stock ticks up premarket after Comerica merger closes — what FITB investors watch next

Fifth Third Bancorp shares rose 0.8% premarket Monday after it completed its $10.9 billion all-stock acquisition of Comerica, creating the ninth-largest U.S. bank with $294 billion in assets. Comerica shares will be delisted, and three former Comerica directors join Fifth Third’s board. The company expects full system and brand conversions in the third quarter. Investors await combined financials and integration updates.
2 February 2026
US economic calendar today: ISM factory PMI ahead as S&P 500 futures slip, oil tumbles

US economic calendar today: ISM factory PMI ahead as S&P 500 futures slip, oil tumbles

S&P 500 futures dropped 0.5% and oil prices plunged 4.9% to $62.05 a barrel in early trading Monday as the U.S. entered a government shutdown. Gold fell 1.8% after CME Group raised margin requirements. Factory and PMI data are due this morning, with Friday’s jobs report in focus. Tesla and NVIDIA shares slipped about 1% premarket, while Oracle rose nearly 4%.
Verizon stock slips before market open as report flags possible shake-up in key consumer unit

Verizon stock slips before market open as report flags possible shake-up in key consumer unit

Verizon shares fell 0.6% to $44.25 in premarket trading Monday after reports the company is seeking candidates to replace consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath. The dip follows an 11.8% surge Friday after Verizon announced strong 2026 guidance and a $25 billion buyback. No formal interviews or search firm engagement have occurred, according to the Financial Times. Investors are watching for leadership updates and the next earnings report in April.
2 February 2026
Plug Power stock dips premarket as share vote nears and reverse-split threat hangs over PLUG

Plug Power stock dips premarket as share vote nears and reverse-split threat hangs over PLUG

Plug Power shares fell 1.2% to $2.09 in premarket trading Monday as investors focus on a Feb. 5 shareholder vote to double authorized common shares. The company warned that if the proposal fails, it may pursue a reverse stock split. CEO Andy Marsh said Plug is close to approval but needs more proxies. Trading volume spiked Friday as the stock closed down 9.6%.
Huntington Bancshares stock wobbles in premarket as traders eye Cadence merger timing and index flows

Huntington Bancshares stock wobbles in premarket as traders eye Cadence merger timing and index flows

Huntington Bancshares slipped 0.3% to $17.42 in premarket trading Monday after gaining 1.1% Friday. The Cadence Bank merger is expected to close around Feb. 1, with FTSE Russell set to adjust index weights Feb. 2 if the deal completes. Investors remain focused on Huntington’s 2026 net interest income outlook and await final confirmation of the merger’s closing.
SoFi stock whipsaws after $1B quarter — what could move SOFI next this week

SoFi stock whipsaws after $1B quarter — what could move SOFI next this week

SoFi shares dropped 6.4% Friday to $22.81 after posting its first $1 billion revenue quarter and raising 2026 targets. The company reported Q4 net revenue of $1.025 billion and projected 2026 adjusted net revenue of $4.655 billion. Investors are watching credit trends and U.S. rate data this week amid concerns over lending risk and technology platform growth.
Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate prices fell to 154,434 yuan per ton Monday, with futures swinging between 132,400 and 152,800 yuan. U.S.-listed lithium producers Albemarle, SQM, and Lithium Americas dropped up to 10.5% in premarket trading. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF lost nearly 5%. Traders are watching for fresh demand signals from China and upcoming earnings reports.
Gold and silver prices tumble again after historic plunge as CME margin hike bites

Gold and silver prices tumble again after historic plunge as CME margin hike bites

Spot gold fell 3.2% to $4,708.19 an ounce Monday, extending losses after a record high last week, as higher margin requirements on futures triggered more selling. Spot silver dropped 3.4% to $81.65. Indonesian stocks slid 4.9% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 2.2% as the metals rout spilled into Asian equities. CME raised margin requirements on gold and silver contracts, effective after Monday’s close.
Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures slide more than 4% as Iran talk cools oil — what to watch next

Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures slide more than 4% as Iran talk cools oil — what to watch next

U.S. gasoline futures fell over 4% early Monday, tracking a sharp drop in crude after signs of easing tensions with Iran and a stronger dollar. NYMEX RBOB for March traded near $1.86 a gallon by 6:45 a.m. EST. U.S. pump prices held steady at $2.88 a gallon, according to AAA. Traders await Wednesday’s EIA petroleum report for inventory updates.
AI stocks slide premarket as Oracle lines up $50 billion raise and Nvidia-OpenAI deal doubts linger

AI stocks slide premarket as Oracle lines up $50 billion raise and Nvidia-OpenAI deal doubts linger

Oracle shares fell 2.6% premarket after announcing plans to raise up to $50 billion this year for AI cloud infrastructure, splitting funding between debt and equity. The move follows a bondholder lawsuit and rising credit-default swap costs. Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and AMD also traded lower before the open. Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.9% amid a broader selloff in gold and silver and news of Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination.
Oil prices tumble 5% as Trump flags Iran talks, risk premium drains fast

Oil prices tumble 5% as Trump flags Iran talks, risk premium drains fast

Oil prices fell about 5% Monday after Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with the U.S., easing supply fears. Brent crude dropped $3.63 to $65.69 a barrel, while U.S. crude fell $3.60 to $61.61. OPEC+ kept March output steady and received updated compensation plans from Iraq, UAE, Kazakhstan, and Oman. Traders are watching China’s demand and upcoming U.S. inventory and jobs data.
2 February 2026

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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