Today: 26 April 2026

JPMorgan stock price holds near $300 as bank backs $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ match and traders eye the Fed

JPMorgan stock price holds near $300 as bank backs $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ match and traders eye the Fed

JPMorgan Chase shares were little changed Wednesday after the bank said it will match the U.S. government’s $1,000 “Trump Account” contributions for employees’ children. Bank of America will also match the benefit, according to an internal memo. Investors focused on the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with bank stocks mostly flat. JPMorgan’s average loans rose 9% last quarter.
AT&T stock price jumps on 2026 outlook as fiber, spectrum deals come into focus

AT&T stock price jumps on 2026 outlook as fiber, spectrum deals come into focus

AT&T shares rose 4.7% to $24.08 in early New York trading Wednesday after the company raised profit and cash-flow forecasts through 2028. The carrier now targets over $18 billion in free cash flow by 2026 and annual capital spending of $23–$24 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $33.5 billion, with adjusted EPS at $0.52. AT&T added 421,000 postpaid phone subscribers and 283,000 fiber net additions.
Bradesco stock price hovers near a 52-week high as Brazil rate decision nears, earnings next week

Bradesco stock price hovers near a 52-week high as Brazil rate decision nears, earnings next week

Banco Bradesco’s U.S.-listed shares edged up 0.1% Wednesday, hovering near a 52-week high as investors awaited Brazil’s central bank rate decision. January inflation hit 4.5%, matching the top of the target range, prompting traders to expect rates to hold steady. Bradesco will report fourth-quarter results Feb. 5. The bank renewed its agreement with payments firm Cielo.
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock rebounds after rout — what investors watch next on Medicare Advantage rates

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock rebounds after rout — what investors watch next on Medicare Advantage rates

UnitedHealth shares rose about 3% Wednesday after plunging nearly 20% Tuesday on a weak 2026 revenue forecast and a minimal 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update. The U.S. proposed a 0.09% hike in 2027 payments, far below market expectations. Investors await the final Medicare Advantage rate announcement in early April. Peers like Elevance Health also warned of ongoing cost pressures.
28 January 2026
Kenvue stock price dips as KVUE dividend set and Kimberly-Clark vote nears

Kenvue stock price dips as KVUE dividend set and Kimberly-Clark vote nears

Kenvue shares fell 0.3% to $17.44 Wednesday as investors awaited a Jan. 29 shareholder vote on Kimberly-Clark’s takeover bid. Kenvue declared a $0.2075 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 25. The merger would give Kenvue holders 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares plus $3.50 cash per share. Kenvue and its board face shareholder lawsuits seeking more merger disclosures.
Pfizer stock dips after Xeljanz lands on Medicare price-talk list, with earnings looming

Pfizer stock dips after Xeljanz lands on Medicare price-talk list, with earnings looming

Pfizer shares fell 1.7% to $26.06 after CMS selected its arthritis drug Xeljanz for Medicare price negotiations, with new prices set for 2028. Xeljanz accounted for about $1.01 billion in Medicare spending in the latest period. Investors await Pfizer’s Feb. 3 quarterly results and a Feb. 28 CMS deadline for drugmakers to sign participation agreements.
Oracle stock price today: ORCL edges higher as TikTok outage and new cloud wins grab focus

Oracle stock price today: ORCL edges higher as TikTok outage and new cloud wins grab focus

Oracle shares rose 0.5% to $175.76 Wednesday morning after a 4.1% drop Tuesday. The company blamed a weekend TikTok outage on a weather-related power failure at a data center. California Governor Gavin Newsom said his office is reviewing TikTok’s moderation after the incident. Oracle also announced new cloud deals in Saudi Arabia and a planned cloud region in Kenya.
Intel stock price jumps nearly 10% as chip rally lifts INTC; CFO buy draws attention

Intel stock price jumps nearly 10% as chip rally lifts INTC; CFO buy draws attention

Intel shares jumped 9.6% to $48.16 by late morning Wednesday, rebounding from last week’s warning on AI chip supply and cautious outlook. The rally followed strong results from SK Hynix and ASML, lifting semiconductor stocks and pushing the S&P 500 above 7,000. CFO David Zinsner disclosed buying 5,882 shares at $42.50 each. Investors remain focused on Intel’s ability to meet demand and execute its foundry strategy.
Boeing stock slips after earnings boost, cash-flow guide takes center stage

Boeing stock slips after earnings boost, cash-flow guide takes center stage

Boeing shares fell about 1% to $242 in morning trading after Q4 earnings were lifted by a $9.6 billion divestiture gain. Management reaffirmed a positive 2026 free cash flow outlook despite costs from the Spirit AeroSystems integration and a new KC-46 charge. Investors remain focused on 737 MAX production rates and delays in 777X certification. Fourth-quarter free cash flow reached $375 million.
BigBear.ai stock pops early on AD Ports partnership — and a share-vote deadline is looming

BigBear.ai stock pops early on AD Ports partnership — and a share-vote deadline is looming

BigBear.ai shares rose 0.6% to $6.20 after announcing a partnership with AD Ports Group to develop AI tools for customs and border operations. The deal aims to speed up cargo handling and improve security at entry ports. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors are watching a Feb. 17 vote on whether to double the company’s authorized shares.
CoreWeave stock slips in New York as Nvidia deal digested; CRWV traders eye next earnings

CoreWeave stock slips in New York as Nvidia deal digested; CRWV traders eye next earnings

CoreWeave shares fell 1.3% to $107.44 Wednesday after volatile trading, following Nvidia’s $2 billion equity purchase at $87.20 per share. The companies plan to develop over 5 gigawatts of AI data centers by 2030. Investors remain focused on CoreWeave’s financing and power buildout. Nvidia shares rose 1.3% the same day.
Natural gas prices cool after storm spike — EQT and gas stocks hold up as traders eye storage

Natural gas prices cool after storm spike — EQT and gas stocks hold up as traders eye storage

February U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% to $6.53/mmBtu ahead of contract expiration Wednesday, following a weather-driven spike earlier in the week. Output in the Lower 48 states averaged 106.9 bcfd in January, down from December’s record. EQT shares rose 1.8% in early trading. LNG and crude exports from the Gulf Coast briefly halted over the weekend before resuming.
Ford stock price slips on First Brands supplier rescue talks as investors eye Feb. 10 earnings

Ford stock price slips on First Brands supplier rescue talks as investors eye Feb. 10 earnings

Ford shares fell 0.8% after reports the company is in talks to support bankrupt supplier First Brands, which has begun winding down some North American operations and warned of tight cash flow. The Financial Times said Ford and GM may pay upfront for parts to keep supply lines running. General Motors shares dropped 1.7%. First Brands supplies key components for Ford’s F-150 and other vehicles.
XRP price today: token holds near $1.90 as Fed decision nears, dollar stays soft

XRP price today: token holds near $1.90 as Fed decision nears, dollar stays soft

XRP rose about 1% to near $1.90 Wednesday after swinging between $1.88 and $1.94. Bitcoin gained 1.9% to $89,185, while ether advanced nearly 2.9% to $2,999. The moves came as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks. The dollar hovered near four-year lows after President Trump dismissed concerns over its decline.
Gold price cracks $5,300 as dollar sags and Fed decision looms

Gold price cracks $5,300 as dollar sags and Fed decision looms

Spot gold hit a record $5,311.31 an ounce on Wednesday before easing to $5,259.78, up 1.4%. U.S. gold futures jumped 3.4% as a weaker dollar and anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision fueled safe-haven demand. CME metals futures trading set a single-day record January 26. Gold ETFs also rose amid heightened volatility.
28 January 2026
American Airlines stock tries to rebound after a 7% earnings slide as storm costs loom

American Airlines stock tries to rebound after a 7% earnings slide as storm costs loom

American Airlines shares rose 0.9% to $13.68 Wednesday, rebounding after a 7% drop following a quarterly profit miss and major storm disruptions. The airline projected 2026 adjusted earnings above analyst estimates but warned Winter Storm Fern could cut first-quarter revenue by up to $200 million. Management expects operations to normalize by Thursday. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
Texas Instruments stock jumps on AI data-center outlook — here’s what’s driving TXN now

Texas Instruments stock jumps on AI data-center outlook — here’s what’s driving TXN now

Texas Instruments shares rose 6.7% to $209.89 after first-quarter guidance topped estimates and the company reported a 70% jump in data-center revenue. TI posted fourth-quarter revenue of $4.42 billion and net income of $1.16 billion. The company plans to detail data-center sales separately. Investors remain wary of high capital spending and weak consumer electronics demand.

Stock Market Today

  • Faces and Fed: 'Magnificent Seven' Earnings and Powell's Final Meeting Put Market to Test
    April 26, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT. Investors eye a stock market near all-time highs, testing if it can sustain gains amid key events. The 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants-Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Apple-report earnings this week, with each under pressure to demonstrate revenue growth amid heavy AI investments. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq recently hit record levels, rising 9% and 15% in April, respectively, defying geopolitical tensions and AI disruption fears. Microsoft's results are particularly anticipated to influence tech-sector confidence. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve holds what could be Jerome Powell's final meeting before Kevin Warsh's chairmanship, amid concerns over inflation, gas prices, and future interest rate moves. Market watchers note a disconnect between external risks and price momentum, driven by mega-cap tech's rally.

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

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.04.2026

26 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 5:55 AM EDT Faces and Fed: 'Magnificent Seven' Earnings and Powell's Final Meeting Put Market to Test April 26, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT. Investors eye a **stock market near all-time highs**, testing if it can sustain gains amid key events. The **'Magnificent Seven' tech giants**-Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Apple-report earnings this week, with each under pressure to demonstrate **revenue growth amid heavy AI investments**. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq recently hit record levels, rising 9% and 15% in April, respectively, defying geopolitical tensions and AI disruption fears.
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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