Today: 26 April 2026

Northern Star Resources share price jumps 3.6% as gold tops $5,200; investors eye Feb 12 results

Northern Star Resources share price jumps 3.6% as gold tops $5,200; investors eye Feb 12 results

Northern Star Resources closed up 3.6% at A$28.71 as gold hit a record $5,247.21 an ounce before settling near $5,243.58. The company recently cut its FY26 production forecast and raised cost guidance to A$2,600–A$2,800 an ounce. Australian inflation data has fueled speculation of a February rate hike. Traders are watching U.S. dollar moves and upcoming Reserve Bank and Federal Reserve decisions.
28 January 2026
BHP share price hits new high on ASX as gold tops $5,200 and RBA hike bets build

BHP share price hits new high on ASX as gold tops $5,200 and RBA hike bets build

BHP shares closed up 1.8% at A$50.64, reaching a 52-week high as core inflation in Australia jumped past forecasts, fueling bets on an RBA rate hike next week. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1%, with gains in resource stocks offset by declines elsewhere. The Australian dollar hit a three-year high above 70 U.S. cents. Traders are watching BHP’s interim results and commodity price swings.
Woodside Energy share price jumps after Q4 report, but 2026 output dip keeps traders cautious

Woodside Energy share price jumps after Q4 report, but 2026 output dip keeps traders cautious

Woodside Energy shares rose 2.7% to A$24.98 after its fourth-quarter update, despite forecasting lower 2026 output due to scheduled downtime at Pluto LNG. December-quarter revenue fell to $3.035 billion from $3.484 billion a year earlier. Scarborough project is 94% complete, with first LNG cargo expected in late 2026. Investors await the annual report briefing on Feb. 24.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 28.01.2026

Bleecker (BLEE.PA) pre-market volume on Euronext jumped to 199 shares, nearly 100 times average, sending the price from €110 to €115. India's Sensex dropped 275 points and the rupee hit a record low as investors awaited the budget. Asian shares mostly fell after the Fed held rates steady; gold surged over 4% to $5,520 an ounce.
28 January 2026
Why Gilead stock hit a fresh 52-week high as Medicare targets Biktarvy and earnings loom

Why Gilead stock hit a fresh 52-week high as Medicare targets Biktarvy and earnings loom

Gilead Sciences shares rose 2.3% to $140.97 Tuesday, hitting a 52-week high after Medicare named its HIV drug Biktarvy for price negotiations starting in 2028. Trading volume topped 10.5 million shares. CEO Daniel O’Day sold 115,640 shares last week under a pre-set plan. Gilead will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after markets close on Feb. 10.
HCA stock jumps after earnings and a $10B buyback — what to watch before Wednesday’s open

HCA stock jumps after earnings and a $10B buyback — what to watch before Wednesday’s open

HCA Healthcare shares surged 7.1% to $505.84 after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and approved a new $10 billion share buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with net income at $1.88 billion. Investors remain cautious as ACA exchange subsidies expire, potentially reducing patient volumes. The board also declared a $0.78 quarterly dividend, payable March 31.
Coinbase stock in focus: Cantor’s $277 call clashes with UK ad ban as Fed looms

Coinbase stock in focus: Cantor’s $277 call clashes with UK ad ban as Fed looms

Coinbase shares fell 1.2% to $210.83 in after-hours trading Tuesday, despite Cantor Fitzgerald starting coverage with an Overweight rating and a $277 price target. Britain’s ad regulator banned a Coinbase campaign, saying it downplayed crypto risks; Coinbase disputed the ruling. Bitcoin rose 0.7% to $89,313, while Ether gained 2.6%. Coinbase’s next earnings report is pending.
28 January 2026
Rocket Lab stock jumps, but Neutron setback keeps investors on edge ahead of February results

Rocket Lab stock jumps, but Neutron setback keeps investors on edge ahead of February results

Rocket Lab shares rose 8% Tuesday before slipping after hours, following a recent Neutron Stage 1 tank rupture that cast uncertainty on the rocket’s launch timeline. The stock traded near $87, up from $80.48, after rebounding from a 9.5% drop Monday. Investors await the late-February earnings call for updates on the Neutron program. The company also secured an $816 million U.S. defense contract.
Fatburger owner FAT Brands files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, pulling Twin Peaks parent Twin Hospitality into court

Fatburger owner FAT Brands files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, pulling Twin Peaks parent Twin Hospitality into court

FAT Brands and affiliate Twin Hospitality filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Houston, citing $1.4 billion in debt and missed interest payments. Court documents show FAT Brands has just $2.1 million in cash. Shares of both companies fell by about a third in late trading. Restaurants, including Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks, and Smokey Bones, will remain open.
Starbucks stock dips as supply-chain snags and CEO jet policy land ahead of earnings

Starbucks stock dips as supply-chain snags and CEO jet policy land ahead of earnings

Starbucks shares fell 0.6% to $95.72 Tuesday ahead of its fiscal first-quarter earnings report set for Wednesday morning. CEO Brian Niccol is under scrutiny as supply-chain issues persist despite new technology and system upgrades. The company also removed the $250,000 cap on Niccol’s personal use of the corporate jet after a security review. Wall Street analysts adjusted price targets as investors focus on sales and margins.

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  • Hillman Solutions (HLMN) Valuation Examined After Share Price Rebound
    April 26, 2026, 1:22 PM EDT. Hillman Solutions (HLMN) shares climbed 7.8% in the past month, rebounding from a 3-month decline of 8.3%. The stock closed at $8.81, below analyst-implied fair value of $14.00, suggesting potential undervaluation. The company's partnerships with major home improvement retailers position it to benefit from a long-term home repair cycle driven by aging U.S. housing stock. However, Hillman trades at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 43x, well above industry and peer averages, implying valuation risk if growth expectations falter. Investors weigh strong margin growth assumptions against reliance on key retailers and demand risks in traditional hardware markets. The mixed multi-year shareholder returns and premium valuation highlight the uncertainty clouding Hillman's market outlook.

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Verizon Earnings Tomorrow: Subscriber Growth Is the Test for VZ’s Comeback

Verizon Earnings Tomorrow: Subscriber Growth Is the Test for VZ’s Comeback

26 April 2026
Verizon will release first-quarter results Monday, its first report since closing the Frontier deal in January. Earnings materials post at 7:00 a.m. ET, with a webcast at 8:30 a.m. Wall Street expects $1.21 per share on $34.82 billion revenue. Shares last traded at $46.38, down 7.5% over the past month.
Constellation Energy Stock Faces New Spotlight After Trump Bond Disclosure and AI Power Push

Constellation Energy Stock Faces New Spotlight After Trump Bond Disclosure and AI Power Push

26 April 2026
Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure showed purchases of Constellation Energy corporate bonds in March, according to forms released Friday. Constellation shares closed at $313.53, up 7.1%, valuing the company near $98 billion. The company recently completed its Calpine acquisition, expanding its power capacity to 55 gigawatts. The disclosure did not specify exact bond purchase amounts.
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