Today: 25 April 2026

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub futures slip as storage draw hits and storm risk hangs over the East

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub futures slip as storage draw hits and storm risk hangs over the East

U.S. natural gas futures fell early Friday, with the March Henry Hub contract down 1% to $3.878 per mmBtu after a volatile week. Production dropped by 6.1 bcfd Thursday, recovering from a peak decline of 18.1 bcfd earlier in the week. Storage stood at 2,823 Bcf, 206 Bcf above last year. LNG feedgas to Gulf Coast export terminals rebounded sharply as weather moderated.
Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed stays near 3-year low as mortgage stocks trade mixed premarket

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed stays near 3-year low as mortgage stocks trade mixed premarket

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.10%, according to Freddie Mac, while mortgage applications fell 8.5% last week and refinancing dropped 16%, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. UWM Holdings slid 3.3% premarket; homebuilder stocks and ETFs moved higher. The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.26%. The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate steady this week.
Bitcoin price tumbles near $82,000 as Fed chair suspense and ETF exits bite

Bitcoin price tumbles near $82,000 as Fed chair suspense and ETF exits bite

Bitcoin fell 5.9% to $82,667 and ether dropped 6.9% to $2,733 as traders cut risk ahead of month-end. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $817.8 million in outflows on Jan. 29, led by BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC. Markets focused on President Trump’s pending Fed chair pick, with Kevin Warsh favored. Wall Street futures slipped and Microsoft lost about 10% after investor doubts over AI spending.
Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

U.S. stock index futures fell early Friday, with S&P 500 E-minis down 1.04% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis off 1.31%, after reports President Trump will nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Microsoft shares dropped 6.5% in after-hours trading following record AI spending and slower revenue growth. Apple projected 13–16% revenue growth but warned of supply and memory cost pressures. The December Producer Price Index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Gold price dives below $5,000, silver breaks $100 as Trump’s Fed chair pick nears

Gold price dives below $5,000, silver breaks $100 as Trump’s Fed chair pick nears

Gold dropped 7.5% to $4,992.05 an ounce and silver fell 14.1% to $99.77 as the dollar strengthened ahead of President Trump’s expected Fed chair announcement. The selloff followed record highs for both metals on Thursday. Mining shares fell in London, while U.S. stock futures and Asian shares also slipped. Trump is expected to name his nominee Friday morning after meeting Kevin Warsh.
30 January 2026
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

ASX 200 fell 0.65% to 8,869.1 as miners and gold stocks slumped, with Rio Tinto down 3.5% and BHP off 1.8%. Hotter-than-expected core inflation pushed markets to price in a 75% chance of an RBA rate hike next week. The Australian dollar slipped to 70.02 U.S. cents. Whitehaven reported a 21% jump in quarterly coal output to 11 million tonnes.
Silver price plunges 14% as Trump Fed chair decision looms, dollar rebounds

Silver price plunges 14% as Trump Fed chair decision looms, dollar rebounds

Spot silver plunged 14% to $99.77 an ounce Friday, erasing Thursday’s record high, as the dollar rose and traders awaited President Trump’s Fed chair announcement. The iShares Silver Trust ETF dropped 14% premarket. Trump is expected to name his nominee after meeting with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, seen as the frontrunner. The dollar index climbed 0.37% to 96.48.
India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap three-day run as January ends with sharp monthly drop ahead of Budget

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap three-day run as January ends with sharp monthly drop ahead of Budget

Indian shares posted their steepest monthly drop since February 2025, with the Nifty 50 down 3.1% in January and the Sensex off 3.5%. The rupee closed at a record low of 91.9825 per dollar after a 2.3% monthly slide. Metals and banking stocks led declines, while foreign outflows and uncertainty over a U.S. trade deal pressured markets. Nestle India shares rose 4% on strong earnings; Ambuja Cements and South Indian Bank slumped.
Perspective Therapeutics stock (CATX) steadies before the open after 66% jump — what investors watch next

Perspective Therapeutics stock (CATX) steadies before the open after 66% jump — what investors watch next

Perspective Therapeutics shares slipped 0.8% to $4.22 in early premarket trading Friday after surging 66.4% the previous day, with volume topping 69 million shares. The stock’s sharp moves follow recent clinical updates and filings, but no new disclosures drove Thursday’s spike. Traders are watching for further swings as the regular session opens. Next earnings report is scheduled for March 26.
30 January 2026
FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

London’s FTSE 100 touched a record intraday high before ending up 0.2% at 10,189, supported by banks and Experian’s 3.6% jump on a $1 billion buyback. Major miners slid as gold fell 4% and silver dropped over 6%. Bank of England data showed UK mortgage approvals hit a seven-month low in December. The FTSE 250 was flat.
LRHC stock jumps 55% premarket as La Rosa sparks fresh whiplash after reverse split

LRHC stock jumps 55% premarket as La Rosa sparks fresh whiplash after reverse split

La Rosa Holdings shares surged about 55% to $4.63 in premarket trading Friday, rebounding from a 5.4% drop the previous session after a reverse stock split. The company recently reported preliminary 2025 revenue of $79 million, up 14% from last year, and said it cut cash burn by 25% over the past month. Investors await full audited results and the next earnings report, set for April 22.
30 January 2026
Honeywell stock price steadies premarket after earnings beat and faster aerospace spin-off plan

Honeywell stock price steadies premarket after earnings beat and faster aerospace spin-off plan

Honeywell shares hovered near $227 in premarket trading after beating quarterly profit estimates and advancing its aerospace spin-off to Q3 2026. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings reached $2.59 per share on $10.1 billion in sales. The company reported a record $37 billion backlog and plans further asset sales in 2026. Investors are watching aerospace aftermarket demand and data-center revenue growth.
Visa stock ticks up before the bell after earnings beat as cross-border trends come into focus

Visa stock ticks up before the bell after earnings beat as cross-border trends come into focus

Visa shares rose 1.4% to $331.80 in U.S. premarket trading Friday after quarterly revenue jumped 15% to $10.90 billion, beating estimates. Adjusted net income reached $6.1 billion, or $3.17 per share. Cross-border payment volume climbed 12%, though growth slowed from last year. Visa highlighted stablecoin integration and announced a $0.67 per share dividend.

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  • Stock Roundup: Rolls-Royce, BigBear.ai, Trump Media, and MicroStrategy Show Mixed Performances
    April 25, 2026, 7:07 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce Holdings shares saw volatility amid geopolitical tensions but remain backed by strong fundamentals including a 40% profit rise and a $12 billion buyback plan. The British aerospace firm's stock dipped from a 52-week high due to broad industry pressure, though analysts highlight its solid growth and guidance. BigBear.ai shares declined over 30% in 2024 but showed signs of stabilizing ahead of Q1 earnings on May 5. The company approved doubling of authorized shares, potentially enabling capital raises but raising dilution concerns. Meanwhile, Trump Media and MicroStrategy experienced varied investor sentiment reflecting unique company-specific developments and wider market dynamics.

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

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25 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 25, 2026, 7:19 AM EDT Stock Roundup: Rolls-Royce, BigBear.ai, Trump Media, and MicroStrategy Show Mixed Performances April 25, 2026, 7:07 AM EDT. **Rolls-Royce Holdings** shares saw volatility amid geopolitical tensions but remain backed by strong fundamentals including a 40% profit rise and a $12 billion buyback plan. The British aerospace firm's stock dipped from a 52-week high due to broad industry pressure, though analysts highlight its solid growth and guidance. **BigBear.ai** shares declined over 30% in 2024 but showed signs of stabilizing ahead of Q1 earnings on May 5. The
LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

25 April 2026
LightPath Technologies shares closed up 10.05% at $16.09 in Orlando Friday, after hitting $16.53 and surpassing recent analyst targets. Trading volume jumped to 6.35 million shares. The company reported a $97.8 million backlog and second-quarter revenue of $16.4 million, up 120% from a year earlier. Recent orders and investor focus center on defense optics and infrared camera systems.
Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged 13.36% to $31.23 on Friday, with trading volume hitting 8.4 million shares ahead of its May 5 earnings report. The chipmaker recently cut its debt by about $97 million and lowered annual interest expense by $62 million after refinancing in March. Wolfspeed reported a $151 million net loss last quarter and expects negative gross margins to continue.
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