Today: 26 April 2026

Bank of America stock slips after Fed holds rates: what traders watch next for BAC

Bank of America stock slips after Fed holds rates: what traders watch next for BAC

Bank of America shares fell 1.2% to $51.52 after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and gave little guidance on future cuts. The bank told staff it will match the U.S. government’s $1,000 “Trump Account” contribution for eligible employees’ children. Vito Lo Piccolo was named country executive for Italy, replacing Nino Mattarella. The S&P 500 briefly touched 7,000 before retreating as markets awaited Fed Chair Powell’s remarks.
StubHub (STUB) stock jumps 11% as traders chase rebound ahead of Super Bowl LX

StubHub (STUB) stock jumps 11% as traders chase rebound ahead of Super Bowl LX

StubHub shares jumped 11% to $15.34 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after the company reported strong NFL ticket demand. The stock remains well below its $23.50 IPO price, with investors monitoring ongoing litigation and upcoming Super Bowl sales. Rival ticketing stocks saw smaller moves. Bragar Eagel & Squire is probing potential shareholder claims related to StubHub’s IPO disclosures.
Sanmina stock rebounds nearly 7% as SANM steadies after guidance shock

Sanmina stock rebounds nearly 7% as SANM steadies after guidance shock

Sanmina shares rose about 7% to $153 Wednesday afternoon, rebounding after a sharp drop on Tuesday tied to a weaker-than-expected revenue outlook for the March quarter. The company forecast Q2 revenue of $3.1 billion to $3.4 billion, below analyst estimates. Argus Research raised its price target on Sanmina to $200. First-quarter revenue reached $3.19 billion, with non-GAAP EPS at $2.38.
28 January 2026
Bloom Energy stock jumps nearly 10% as Barclays starts coverage ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy stock jumps nearly 10% as Barclays starts coverage ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy shares surged 9.6% to $166.94 Wednesday, with volume topping 10.7 million after Baird raised its price target and Barclays began coverage. The rally follows a $2.65 billion fuel-cell deal with American Electric Power. Investors await Bloom’s Feb. 5 earnings for updates on production capacity and data-center demand. Plug Power and FuelCell Energy also posted gains.
P&G stock drops nearly 1% as TD Cowen downgrades; investors weigh tariffs and a new Wonderbelly buy

P&G stock drops nearly 1% as TD Cowen downgrades; investors weigh tariffs and a new Wonderbelly buy

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1% to $146.89 Wednesday after TD Cowen downgraded the stock, citing weak pricing power and increased promotions. The company announced a Wonderbelly acquisition and a new Crest toothpaste launch. Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard sold nearly 96,000 shares at an average of $151.15. P&G raised U.S. prices by up to 2.5% to offset tariffs.
28 January 2026
Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% Wednesday, citing “somewhat elevated” inflation. The S&P 500 briefly crossed 7,000 before retreating, while the dollar rebounded and gold hit a record $5,311.31 an ounce. Two Fed governors dissented, favoring a rate cut. President Trump is expected to name a replacement for Chair Jerome Powell soon.
AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile shares surged 9% to $121.42 Wednesday afternoon on heavy volume, as investors eyed the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch and a 2026 commercial rollout. The company aims to deploy 45–60 satellites by year-end but faces skepticism over whether it can maintain the planned launch pace. Analyst Tim Farrar called the targets unrealistic if launches slow. Competition from SpaceX’s Starlink is intensifying.
UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority launched the “Mills Review” to examine how advanced AI could reshape retail financial services, with responses due by Feb. 24 and recommendations expected by summer 2026. The FCA ruled out AI-specific rules for now, despite criticism from MPs over regulatory delays and concerns about risks such as AI-driven fraud and algorithmic bias.
Rocket Lab stock rises again as RKLB traders focus on Neutron “Hungry Hippo” milestone, Feb. 26 earnings

Rocket Lab stock rises again as RKLB traders focus on Neutron “Hungry Hippo” milestone, Feb. 26 earnings

Rocket Lab shares rose 2.7% to $89.32 in Wednesday afternoon trading, extending gains after a recent drop. Investors are watching for updates on the Neutron rocket program after a test tank ruptured last week. The company will report earnings on Feb. 26, with no guidance yet on Neutron’s timeline. Volatility remains high as traders react to development news.
UPS stock price drops 3% as Amazon pullback and 30,000-job cut plan sink in

UPS stock price drops 3% as Amazon pullback and 30,000-job cut plan sink in

UPS shares fell 3.2% to $103.82 Wednesday after the company said it will cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026, reducing Amazon deliveries. UPS warned revenue will dip in early 2026 before recovering, and forecast full-year revenue of $89.7 billion. The board approved a $1.64 quarterly dividend. Teamsters said members are likely to reject the company’s buyout offer.
28 January 2026
ServiceNow stock slips before earnings as Fed holds rates — what to watch in NOW shares

ServiceNow stock slips before earnings as Fed holds rates — what to watch in NOW shares

ServiceNow shares fell 1.2% to $130.24 Wednesday afternoon as investors awaited quarterly earnings due after the bell. Wall Street focused on subscription growth and backlog, with analysts expecting revenue of $3.53 billion, up 19% year-over-year. The Fed held rates steady, pressuring tech stocks. ServiceNow recently expanded its AI partnership with OpenAI.
Sandisk stock price jumps 8% as storage rally builds ahead of SNDK earnings

Sandisk stock price jumps 8% as storage rally builds ahead of SNDK earnings

Sandisk shares jumped 8.5% to $522.41 Wednesday as storage stocks surged after Seagate forecast stronger revenue on AI-driven data-center demand. Traders are positioning ahead of Sandisk’s fiscal Q2 results due Thursday. Sandisk has soared over 1,000% in six months, pushing its value to $69 billion. A new leveraged ETF tracking Sandisk also launched.
HCA Healthcare stock slides as traders digest $10B buyback, 2026 outlook and ACA headwinds

HCA Healthcare stock slides as traders digest $10B buyback, 2026 outlook and ACA headwinds

HCA Healthcare shares fell 2.8% to $491.72 Wednesday, erasing some of Tuesday’s 11% rally after earnings. The company set 2026 EPS guidance at $29.10–$31.50 and announced a $10 billion share buyback. Investors weighed cost cuts against risks from changes in ACA coverage and payer mix. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with net income up 30.6% to $1.88 billion.
28 January 2026
Coinbase stock edges up as UK bans ‘Everything is Fine’ ads and prediction markets draw heat

Coinbase stock edges up as UK bans ‘Everything is Fine’ ads and prediction markets draw heat

Coinbase shares rose 0.2% to $211.24 Wednesday after UK regulators banned a Coinbase ad campaign over crypto risk messaging tied to cost-of-living concerns. The company is expanding into stock trading and event contracts as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. Coinbase’s next earnings report is due Feb. 12. Bitcoin climbed 1.3% to about $89,294.

Stock Market Today

  • Rolls-Royce Shares Surge Over 1,000% in Five Years Amid Strategic Turnaround
    April 26, 2026, 2:54 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce shares have surged 1,017% since April 2021, fueled by strong sales growth and a strategic turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç. The company's improved profitability, better engine reliability, and renegotiated service contracts have boosted its civil aerospace division, causing the price-to-sales ratio to jump from 0.8 to 4.55. Unlike peers such as easyJet, which remain down despite traveling demand recovery, Rolls-Royce's transformation goes beyond pandemic recovery and reflects significant operational improvements. Investors should note that this growth stemmed from more than just cyclical market conditions, and the stock currently appears fully valued.

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

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26 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 2:54 AM EDT Rolls-Royce Shares Surge Over 1,000% in Five Years Amid Strategic Turnaround April 26, 2026, 2:54 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce shares have surged 1,017% since April 2021, fueled by strong sales growth and a strategic turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç. The company's improved **profitability, better engine reliability**, and **renegotiated service contracts** have boosted its civil aerospace division, causing the price-to-sales ratio to jump from 0.8 to 4.55. Unlike peers such as easyJet, which remain down despite traveling demand recovery, Rolls-Royce's transformation goes beyond pandemic recovery and reflects
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was named among firms awarded up to $3.2 billion for President Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor plan, Space Systems Command said. The company reported weaker first-quarter results, with $18 billion in sales and negative free cash flow. Space Force aims to show initial interceptor capability in 2028. Golden Dome’s total cost is projected at $185 billion.
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