Today: 27 April 2026

Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom shares rose 1.5% to $324.85 in early Tuesday trading, leading chip stocks higher after Micron’s $24 billion Singapore plant announcement. Investors shifted into top tech names ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and a wave of mega-cap earnings. Focus remains on whether AI spending will lift profits amid margin concerns.
Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford shares fell 0.8% to $13.44 premarket Tuesday after reports of rescue financing talks with bankrupt supplier First Brands Group. First Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 in September, has about $190 million left and is shutting some North American operations. Automakers are reportedly considering advance payments for parts to keep supply lines open. No comment from Ford, GM, or First Brands.
27 January 2026
B2Gold stock price: BTG edges up premarket as gold’s $5,100 run keeps miners in focus

B2Gold stock price: BTG edges up premarket as gold’s $5,100 run keeps miners in focus

B2Gold shares rose 0.2% to $5.35 in U.S. premarket trading Tuesday after gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce Monday. Newmont, Barrick, Kinross, and Agnico Eagle also advanced. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with markets pricing in a 97% chance rates will stay unchanged. B2Gold will report earnings and 2026 guidance after markets close Feb. 18.
27 January 2026
Intel stock pops in premarket after Monday slide as investors weigh supply woes and Fed week

Intel stock pops in premarket after Monday slide as investors weigh supply woes and Fed week

Intel shares rose 3.4% to $43.95 in premarket trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 5.7% drop Monday and a 17% plunge Friday. The stock remains down 22% since January 22, following Intel’s warning of supply problems and a weak first-quarter forecast. Traders are watching for the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and Texas Instruments’ earnings after the bell.
ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML shares climbed 1.1% to near 1,190 euros in Amsterdam Tuesday, ahead of its Q4 and full-year earnings due Wednesday. Evercore ISI reaffirmed its buy rating with a 1,300-euro target; Barclays kept a hold at 1,200 euros. Investors are watching for any upgrade to ASML’s 2026 sales outlook amid strong AI chip demand. CEO Christophe Fouquet will address the media at 1100 CET after results.
Nvidia stock today: NVDA ticks up premarket on $2 billion CoreWeave stake as Microsoft chip push lands

Nvidia stock today: NVDA ticks up premarket on $2 billion CoreWeave stake as Microsoft chip push lands

Nvidia shares rose 0.4% to $187.22 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $2 billion investment in AI cloud firm CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake. The deal involves about 23 million shares at $87.20 each. Microsoft, a major Nvidia customer, unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip and new software suite, intensifying competition. Investors await earnings from Microsoft and Meta on Wednesday for signals on AI spending.
Cisco stock edges up premarket after Evercore upgrade; what traders watch next

Cisco stock edges up premarket after Evercore upgrade; what traders watch next

Cisco shares rose 0.3% in premarket trading Tuesday, following a 3.24% gain Monday, after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock to “Outperform” and raised its price target to $100. The firm cited strong AI and campus networking demand but warned of risks in security and collaboration. Investors await Cisco’s earnings for signs of AI-driven revenue growth. The stock traded near $77.30 ahead of the open.
27 January 2026
USA Rare Earth stock: what to know before the bell after $1.6B U.S. backing and a $1.5B PIPE

USA Rare Earth stock: what to know before the bell after $1.6B U.S. backing and a $1.5B PIPE

USA Rare Earth fell 2.7% to $26.01 in premarket trading Tuesday after announcing a $1.6 billion U.S. government-backed funding plan and a $1.5 billion private placement at $21.50 per share. The Commerce Department proposal includes $277 million in CHIPS Act awards and a $1.3 billion loan. The deals require raising $500 million from private investors and securing customer agreements before closing.
27 January 2026
Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock lifts in premarket after it flags $48.5 million bitcoin stash

Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock lifts in premarket after it flags $48.5 million bitcoin stash

Hyperscale Data shares rose about 4% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company disclosed its bitcoin holdings are valued at $48.5 million as of Jan. 25. The company reported holding 560 bitcoin, mostly through its Sentinum unit, and aims to reach $100 million in bitcoin on its balance sheet. Bitcoin hovered near $87,956, while major U.S.-listed crypto miners fell 5% to 6% early. Next earnings report is set for Feb. 19.
Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

NY Harbor ULSD March futures fell 0.9% to $2.3283 a gallon Tuesday as winter storm disruptions unsettled distillate trading. U.S. crude output dropped by up to 2 million barrels per day over the weekend, but production and refinery operations are recovering. Traders await outage updates and Wednesday’s U.S. inventory report.
US gas prices tick higher again as winter storm rattles supply — what drivers watch next

US gas prices tick higher again as winter storm rattles supply — what drivers watch next

U.S. average gasoline prices rose to $2.888 a gallon Tuesday, up 0.7 cent from Monday and 6.6 cents from last week, AAA reported. NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures fell 1.67% to $1.8417 per gallon. Crude prices climbed as a winter storm disrupted U.S. output and Gulf Coast refineries, with Brent at $65.82 and WTI at $60.92. Markets await the EIA’s weekly petroleum report on January 28.
27 January 2026
Oil prices rise as U.S. winter storm cuts output; Brent, WTI steady on Kazakhstan supply return

Oil prices rise as U.S. winter storm cuts output; Brent, WTI steady on Kazakhstan supply return

Oil prices rose Tuesday as a U.S. winter storm shut in up to 2 million barrels per day of crude output, disrupting refineries. Brent settled at $65.82, up 23 cents; WTI at $60.92, up 29 cents. Gains were limited by Kazakhstan’s plans to restart output and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting on Feb. 1. Traders watched U.S. inventory data and Middle East tensions.
Today’s US Economic Calendar: Trump Speech, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Auction Set the Tone for Stocks

Today’s US Economic Calendar: Trump Speech, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Auction Set the Tone for Stocks

Health insurers fell sharply premarket after Medicare Advantage rates for 2027 came in below forecasts; UnitedHealth dropped 8%, CVS 9%, and Humana 14%. UPS rose 3.7% after projecting 2026 revenue growth. Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures gained 0.54%, while Dow E-minis slipped 0.08%. The Fed begins its two-day meeting as traders await home-price data and a $70 billion five-year Treasury auction.
27 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • ASX Set to Open Flat Amid Rising Oil Prices and Stalled US-Iran Talks
    April 26, 2026, 9:17 PM EDT. Australian shares are poised for a flat open Monday as Brent crude surpasses $107 a barrel, driven by a nearly 2% rise following stalled US-Iran peace talks and restricted Strait of Hormuz flows tightening global oil supply. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on April 25, offset by a Dow Jones loss. Investors await Australia's consumer price index report Wednesday. In corporate moves, Origin Energy reported a slight production decline to 164.5 petajoules in Q1, down from last year. IperionX advanced its titanium powder plant in Virginia to continuous operations during the quarter. The ASX benchmark edged down 0.1% on April 24 to 8,786.50.

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Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

26 April 2026
SoFi will report first-quarter results before markets open April 29, with management projecting about $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and adjusted EPS of 12 cents. Shares closed at $18.44 Friday, valuing the company at $23.8 billion. The company recently launched a digital HELOC and formed a Real Estate Advisory Council. Last quarter, loan originations rose 46% to $10.5 billion and fee-based revenue climbed 53%.
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