Today: 25 April 2026

Tesla stock slides as Musk’s $20 billion spending push puts cash in the spotlight

Tesla stock slides as Musk’s $20 billion spending push puts cash in the spotlight

Tesla shares fell 2.2% to $421.80 Thursday after the company reported Q4 revenue of $24.9 billion, down 3% from a year ago, and net income of $840 million. Tesla said it will more than double capital spending to over $20 billion in 2026, focusing on robotaxis, robotics, and battery output. Production of the Model S and X will end. The company lost its global EV sales lead to BYD.
Ford stock price today: F shares edge up as lawmaker probes CATL battery plans ahead of earnings

Ford stock price today: F shares edge up as lawmaker probes CATL battery plans ahead of earnings

Ford shares rose 0.5% to $13.90 in late morning New York trading amid scrutiny over its battery partnership with China’s CATL and tax credit eligibility. Representative John Moolenaar questioned CEO Jim Farley about the deal as Ford readies a $3 billion Michigan battery plant. Ford is also recalling nearly 117,000 U.S. vehicles over engine block heater fire risks. General Motors gained 1.1%, while Tesla fell 2.1%.
Applied Materials stock swings in Thursday trade as Mizuho upgrade meets tech selloff

Applied Materials stock swings in Thursday trade as Mizuho upgrade meets tech selloff

Applied Materials shares fell 0.9% to $333.80 Thursday despite a Mizuho upgrade and higher price target, as chip-equipment stocks traded mixed and the Nasdaq dropped 1%. About 7.7 million shares changed hands. The company released proxy materials for its March 12 shareholder meeting. Broader market weakness and policy risks, including U.S. export controls to China, continued to weigh on the sector.
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Why Snap stock price is sliding today: Specs smart‑glasses push meets a tech selloff, earnings loom

Why Snap stock price is sliding today: Specs smart‑glasses push meets a tech selloff, earnings loom

Snap shares fell 6.4% to $7.18 in late-morning trading Thursday, erasing gains from the previous day after the company announced a spinoff of its Specs smart-glasses unit and signaled a search for minority investors. The drop came as tech stocks slid, with the Nasdaq down 1% and Microsoft plunging over 11%. Snap will report quarterly results on Feb. 4, with investors watching for updates on ad demand and hardware strategy.
JPMorgan stock price rises above $304 as Fed pause and Washington headlines steer bank shares

JPMorgan stock price rises above $304 as Fed pause and Washington headlines steer bank shares

JPMorgan Chase shares rose 1.1% to $304.01 by late morning Thursday, with about 3.35 million shares traded. The move followed the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady and new details on a government-backed children’s savings program, which JPMorgan will match for eligible employees. Bank of America and Wells Fargo also gained, while Citigroup was little changed. Airline executives warned a proposed 10% credit-card rate cap could hurt loyalty program profits.
Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY rises on $1.93 billion Repertoire deal as earnings near

Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY rises on $1.93 billion Repertoire deal as earnings near

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.5% Thursday after Repertoire Immune Medicines announced a partnership with the company worth up to $1.93 billion. The deal follows Lilly’s $1.12 billion gene-editing agreement targeting hearing loss. Investors are also watching for Medicare’s plan to include Trulicity in upcoming price negotiations. Lilly’s earnings report is expected Feb. 4.
IREN stock price drops after Wednesday’s jump — what traders are watching into Feb. 5

IREN stock price drops after Wednesday’s jump — what traders are watching into Feb. 5

IREN shares fell 6.3% to $58.98 by late morning Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s 14% surge as bitcoin dropped 5.7%. Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital also declined. The selloff followed a winter storm that disrupted mining operations and cut IREN’s daily bitcoin output. Investors await IREN’s quarterly results on Feb. 5 for updates on AI and power constraints.
Opendoor stock slips as investors parse new SEC filing and mortgage-rate backdrop ahead of earnings

Opendoor stock slips as investors parse new SEC filing and mortgage-rate backdrop ahead of earnings

Opendoor shares fell 2.2% to $5.64 Thursday after a volatile morning, following a new SEC filing on disclosure practices. The company will now use CEO Kaz Nejatian’s new X handle, @Nejatian, for material updates. Investors are watching mortgage rates and await Opendoor’s earnings report on Feb. 26 for signs of demand and margin trends.
NIO stock jumps as investors refocus on software, charging network and the next delivery update

NIO stock jumps as investors refocus on software, charging network and the next delivery update

NIO shares rose 3.6% to $4.76 in late morning New York trading Thursday after the company announced a new software update and reported nearly 99 million battery swaps completed. Traders are watching for January delivery figures and a confirmed date for the next earnings release. The stock rebounded from a 1.1% drop the previous day.
Lam Research stock slips after upbeat forecast; LRCX traders weigh the next leg of chip-tool demand

Lam Research stock slips after upbeat forecast; LRCX traders weigh the next leg of chip-tool demand

Lam Research shares fell about 0.9% Thursday, reversing gains after the company forecast March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, both above estimates. December-quarter revenue reached $5.34 billion. China accounted for 35% of sales last quarter. Investors remain focused on AI-driven memory demand and tool orders.

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  • SouthState (SSB) Shares Drop After Mixed Q1 2026 Results
    April 25, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT. Shares of SouthState (NYSE: SSB) declined 3.7% following first-quarter 2026 financials. The bank posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.28, beating estimates of $2.21, but revenue missed expectations at $661.7 million versus $666.4 million. A significant 30.5% year-over-year drop in net interest income, a key measure of lending profitability, signaled rising deposit costs hurt earnings. The market focused on shrinking profitability despite the earnings beat. SouthState shares closed at $94.90, down 3.3%, trading 12% below their 52-week high of $107.82. The stock's low volatility and recent price moves reflect cautious investor sentiment amid easing geopolitical risks and falling oil prices, which may reduce Federal Reserve rate hike pressures and boost banking sector confidence.

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Cisco Systems’ Quantum Switch Push Puts Networking Giant in Race for the Next Internet

Cisco Systems’ Quantum Switch Push Puts Networking Giant in Race for the Next Internet

25 April 2026
Cisco unveiled a prototype quantum switch designed to connect different types of quantum computers and sensors over standard telecom fiber at room temperature. The company said tests showed the device preserved quantum information with average degradation of 4% or less. The switch remains a prototype, with broad quantum networks still years away. Cisco shares last traded at $89.01, valuing the firm at about $354.6 billion.
UPS Customers Are Waiting on Tariff Refunds. Congress Wants Answers Now

UPS Customers Are Waiting on Tariff Refunds. Congress Wants Answers Now

25 April 2026
House Democrats have asked UPS CEO Carol Tomé to explain how tariff refunds from the U.S. government will reach customers, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated certain tariffs. UPS says it will seek refunds as importer of record and reimburse customers once funds are received, but has not disclosed the amount. Lawmakers want written answers by May 22. FedEx and DHL face similar questions.
Hawaiian Airlines Is Now oneworld — and Alaska’s Takeover Is Showing Up at the Gate

Hawaiian Airlines Is Now oneworld — and Alaska’s Takeover Is Showing Up at the Gate

25 April 2026
Hawaiian Airlines joined the oneworld alliance this week and switched to Alaska Airlines’ Sabre reservations system, making Alaska’s acquisition more visible to travelers. All Hawaiian flights now use Alaska’s “AS” code, and loyalty benefits extend across oneworld’s 14 other airlines. Passengers can manage trips in a single app and use shared airport lobbies. Hawaiian’s flight-number transition took effect April 21.
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