Today: 25 April 2026

Lynas Rare Earths stock slides after U.S. price-floor rethink — what to watch next for ASX:LYC

Lynas Rare Earths stock slides after U.S. price-floor rethink — what to watch next for ASX:LYC

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 4.5% to A$14.90 Friday, extending a sector-wide slump after reports the U.S. may drop plans for minimum price guarantees on critical minerals. Australia’s government pledged continued support, with a A$1.2 billion strategic reserve still planned. U.S.-listed rare-earth stocks also declined. The U.S. Energy Department denied it is abandoning price floors.
30 January 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 30.01.2026

Barclays shares rose 68% in the past year, closing at £4.86 after reporting £26 billion revenue and £5.9 billion net income. The National Stock Exchange of India and Bombay Stock Exchange will stay open all weekdays in February, with live trading on Sunday, Feb. 1 for the Union Budget. McEwen Mining posted US$166.5 million revenue but a US$12 million net loss, with shares trading near fair value at US$24.15.
30 January 2026
Walmart stock ends higher after pharmacy pay move; WMT earnings date in focus

Walmart stock ends higher after pharmacy pay move; WMT earnings date in focus

Walmart shares rose 0.7% to $117.41 Thursday after the company raised pharmacy wages and promoted 3,000 staff to team leads. The retailer expanded technician pay to as high as $40.50 an hour as it shifts more prescription work to automated centers. Investors await Walmart’s Feb. 19 results for updates on costs and demand. U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 down 0.1%.
BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock tumbles 10% as president exit filing hits and crypto slides

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock tumbles 10% as president exit filing hits and crypto slides

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) fell 10% to $26.70 Thursday after an SEC filing showed President Erik Nelson was fired without cause and will receive $605,000 in severance. The drop followed sharp declines in ether and bitcoin prices. BMNR traded nearly 58 million shares, swinging between $29.15 and $26.03. Investors are watching dilution risk after shareholders approved raising authorized stock to 50 billion shares.
Wells Fargo stock price jumps as filing sets $40 million CEO pay and flags buybacks

Wells Fargo stock price jumps as filing sets $40 million CEO pay and flags buybacks

Wells Fargo shares rose 2.9% to $90.64 Thursday, leading major banks as trading volume topped 21 million. After the close, the bank disclosed a $40 million pay package for CEO Charles Scharf in 2025, up 28% from last year. The Federal Reserve held rates steady this week. Investors await President Trump’s pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a move expected Friday.
Bank of America stock jumps 2.5% as rate bets shift; Friday’s catalysts in focus

Bank of America stock jumps 2.5% as rate bets shift; Friday’s catalysts in focus

Bank of America shares rose 2.45% to $53.08 after the Federal Reserve held rates steady. Investors await President Trump’s pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, set for Friday morning, which could shift rate cut expectations. A U.S. judge ruled Bank of America must face part of a class action over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with trial set for May 11. JPMorgan and Wells Fargo also posted gains.
30 January 2026
Snowflake stock slides nearly 8% in software rout; traders brace for next catalyst

Snowflake stock slides nearly 8% in software rout; traders brace for next catalyst

Snowflake shares fell 7.7% to $199.37 Thursday, tracking a sharp selloff in software stocks amid fears that AI could disrupt subscription-based models. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index dropped 8.7% to a nine-month low. Snowflake’s recent launch of an energy-focused data package failed to offset sector-wide concerns. No new financial results were released by the company this week.
30 January 2026
Boston Scientific stock snaps a 4-day run — what to watch before Feb. 4 earnings

Boston Scientific stock snaps a 4-day run — what to watch before Feb. 4 earnings

Boston Scientific shares fell 1.6% to $92.33 Thursday, ending a four-day rally on heavy volume after the company completed its acquisition of Nalu Medical. The stock underperformed sector peers as investors awaited fourth-quarter results due Feb. 4 and looked for updates on recent deal activity, including the $14.5 billion Penumbra purchase.
Palo Alto Networks stock drops after Chronosphere deal closes, with earnings next in focus

Palo Alto Networks stock drops after Chronosphere deal closes, with earnings next in focus

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 4.8% to $174.85 Thursday after closing its $3.35 billion acquisition of observability firm Chronosphere. The stock edged up to $176.20 in after-hours trading. Investors are watching for Palo Alto’s Feb. 12 earnings report for updates on integration and the deal’s impact.
Eli Lilly stock barely budges after $1.93bn autoimmune pact; Trump touts six U.S. plants

Eli Lilly stock barely budges after $1.93bn autoimmune pact; Trump touts six U.S. plants

Eli Lilly shares closed up 0.03% at $1,024.14 after announcing new research deals in autoimmune disease and gene-editing for hearing loss. Repertoire Immune Medicines will receive $85 million upfront in a collaboration potentially worth $1.84 billion. Lilly also signed a gene-editing agreement with Seamless Therapeutics valued up to $1.12 billion. Investors await Feb. 4 earnings for updates on demand and supply.
Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines shares jumped 18.7% Thursday to $48.50 after the company projected 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $4.00 per share, beating Wall Street estimates. The airline also forecast first-quarter unit revenue to rise at least 9.5% year over year. Southwest’s rally followed the rollout of assigned seating and new fee options. Investors await the company’s April quarterly report.
30 January 2026

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  • BMO Capital Markets Raises Target Price for Chubb (NYSE:CB) to $339
    April 25, 2026, 10:19 AM EDT. BMO Capital Markets raised its target price for Chubb (NYSE:CB) from $326 to $339, signaling a 3.97% potential upside. The insurer's stock holds a 'market perform' rating from BMO. Other brokers show mixed views: Deutsche Bank upgraded its target to $330 with a 'hold' rating, Wolfe Research rated it 'outperform' at $373, while Bank of America downgraded to 'underperform' with a $271 target. Chubb's 12-month range is $264.10 to $345.67, closing Friday at $326.05. It reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings with $6.82 EPS versus $6.58 estimated and revenue of $14.93 billion beating the $13.51 billion forecast. The company maintains solid profitability with an 18.58% net margin and 14.30% return on equity. Consensus rating across analysts remains 'Hold' with an average price target near $349.

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25 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 25, 2026, 10:19 AM EDT BMO Capital Markets Raises Target Price for Chubb (NYSE:CB) to $339 April 25, 2026, 10:19 AM EDT. BMO Capital Markets raised its target price for Chubb (NYSE:CB) from $326 to $339, signaling a **3.97% potential upside**. The insurer's stock holds a 'market perform' rating from BMO. Other brokers show mixed views: Deutsche Bank upgraded its target to $330 with a 'hold' rating, Wolfe Research rated it 'outperform' at $373, while Bank of America downgraded to 'underperform' with a $271 target. Chubb's 12-month range is $264.10
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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