Today: 29 June 2026

Google stock price today: Alphabet’s GOOG slides as EU moves and AI funding jitters collide

Google stock price today: Alphabet’s GOOG slides as EU moves and AI funding jitters collide

Alphabet Class C shares fell 2.1% to $312.08 by late morning Wednesday, following a $20 billion bond sale and renewed regulatory scrutiny. The EU cleared Google’s $32 billion Wiz acquisition, but publishers filed an antitrust complaint over AI Overviews. Microsoft and Amazon also traded lower. Investors awaited Friday’s U.S. CPI report.
Microsoft stock sinks 2% in New York trade as AI capex doubts linger for MSFT

Microsoft stock sinks 2% in New York trade as AI capex doubts linger for MSFT

Microsoft shares fell 2.3% to $403.74 in late-morning New York trade Wednesday after UBS downgraded the U.S. tech sector, citing uncertainty around software demand and heavy AI data-center spending. The stock reversed an early gain and touched $402.91 at its low. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. inflation data for rate signals.
FedEx stock rises as investors digest $9.2 billion InPost buyout plan

FedEx stock rises as investors digest $9.2 billion InPost buyout plan

FedEx shares rose 0.8% Wednesday after the company disclosed a $2.6 billion stake in a consortium bid to acquire European parcel locker operator InPost. FedEx would hold 37% of the group if the deal closes, funding its share with cash or new financing. The offer requires at least 80% shareholder acceptance and regulatory approval. Investors await more details in FedEx’s March earnings update.
11 February 2026
Berkshire Hathaway stock holds near $500 as UBS touts “defensive” case, warns buybacks may stay scarce

Berkshire Hathaway stock holds near $500 as UBS touts “defensive” case, warns buybacks may stay scarce

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares traded near $500 Wednesday, little changed as UBS flagged limited buyback potential at current prices. UBS noted Berkshire holds $378 billion in cash, about 35% of its market value. Investors are watching CEO Greg Abel for signals on capital deployment after Warren Buffett’s transition. The S&P 500 ETF slipped 0.2% in early trade.
11 February 2026
Kroger stock edges higher after CEO shake-up as investors sift pay and next earnings call

Kroger stock edges higher after CEO shake-up as investors sift pay and next earnings call

Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as CEO, effective Feb. 10, with a $1.5 million base salary and a target of $12 million in annual stock awards. Shares rose 0.4% to $68.32 Wednesday, after falling 3% Tuesday. Investors are watching for Foran’s first moves as the company faces rising competition and labor risks. Kroger reaffirmed its 2025 guidance.
Amazon stock price today: AMZN dips as investors weigh AWS AI content plan and pharmacy delivery expansion

Amazon stock price today: AMZN dips as investors weigh AWS AI content plan and pharmacy delivery expansion

Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $205.43 Wednesday morning, near session lows after an early high above $209. The drop follows heavy retail buying last week, but investors remain focused on Amazon’s $200 billion 2026 capex plan and uncertainty over AI-driven earnings. Amazon also announced a pharmacy delivery expansion to 4,500 U.S. cities this year. Broader markets rose, with the S&P 500 ETF up 0.5%.
11 February 2026
Dauch (DCH) stock rises in early trade as board changes and exec share award hit filings

Dauch (DCH) stock rises in early trade as board changes and exec share award hit filings

Dauch Corporation shares rose 2.4% to $8.66 Wednesday morning after the company named two new independent directors and a new vice president, Markus Bannert, following its Dowlais Group acquisition. Bannert’s pay package includes a €800,000 base salary and performance stock units tied to share price targets through 2029. Dauch reports fourth-quarter results Friday.
11 February 2026
HBAN stock price ticks up: Huntington’s 2027 EPS target and Cadence synergies come into focus

HBAN stock price ticks up: Huntington’s 2027 EPS target and Cadence synergies come into focus

Huntington Bancshares shares rose 0.5% to $18.67 early Wednesday after a 2.26% drop Tuesday. The company projected 2027 earnings per share of $1.90–$1.93 and outlined $435 million in annual cost synergies from Cadence and Veritex deals. A Form 144 showed officer Brendan Lawlor proposed selling 17,455 shares. State Street Corp reported a 4.9% stake as of Dec. 31.
GCM Grosvenor stock in focus as GCMG extends earnings rally on buyback boost, analyst target hike

GCM Grosvenor stock in focus as GCMG extends earnings rally on buyback boost, analyst target hike

GCM Grosvenor shares rose 0.7% to $11.38 in premarket trading Wednesday after reporting record 2025 fundraising and raising its share repurchase authorization by $35 million. The firm declared a $0.12 dividend and said assets under management climbed 14% to $90.9 billion. Oppenheimer lifted its price target to $24, maintaining an Outperform rating.
Spotify stock price: SPOT holds near $480 — what traders are watching after earnings

Spotify stock price: SPOT holds near $480 — what traders are watching after earnings

Spotify shares rose about 1% in premarket trading Wednesday after jumping 14.8% Tuesday, trading near $481. The company reported Q4 operating income of 701 million euros and 10% growth in paying subscribers to 290 million. Revenue guidance for Q1 fell short of analyst expectations, while operating income forecast slightly beat. Evercore ISI cut its price target on the stock to $700.
Robinhood stock slips before the bell after crypto revenue miss; HOOD investors eye costs

Robinhood stock slips before the bell after crypto revenue miss; HOOD investors eye costs

Robinhood shares fell about 1% to $85.60 premarket Wednesday after a 6.3% drop Tuesday, as fourth-quarter revenue missed estimates despite record highs. Crypto trading revenue slid 38% to $221 million, offsetting gains in equities and options. Platform assets rose 68% to $324 billion. Management projected 2026 operating expenses up to $2.725 billion as the company invests in new products and expansion.
Pfizer stock slips before the open after a run to $27.73 — here’s what’s driving PFE now

Pfizer stock slips before the open after a run to $27.73 — here’s what’s driving PFE now

Pfizer shares slipped 0.3% to $27.52 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 2.1% gain the previous session. The company agreed to a $29 million settlement with the SEC over a 2013 insider-trading case tied to SAC Capital, pending court approval. Pfizer joined Swiss biotech incubator BaseLaunch as a partner. Investors await Friday’s U.S. consumer price index report.

Stock Market Today

  • Meme Coins Like Dogecoin: Are They Viable Long-Term Investments?
    June 29, 2026, 12:59 AM EDT. Meme coins, such as Dogecoin, began as internet jokes yet now hold a 1.25% stake of the total crypto market by value. Despite Dogecoin's $12.5 billion market cap, meme coins remain highly volatile and risky. Their price dynamics often show dramatic surges and crashes, with Dogecoin down 89% from its all-time high despite an overall 19,000% gain since launch. This volatility and lack of diversified investment options, such as ETFs encompassing a range of meme coins, complicate their use as reliable long-term investments. Industry experts caution that meme coins may be better suited for short-term speculation rather than sustained portfolio allocation.

Latest articles

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

29 June 2026
July 1 federal loan caps slash Grad PLUS access, forcing many graduate and professional students to seek private loans; Sallie Mae projects up to 70% origination growth over several years, while SoFi reports record student-loan volume—investors now face a real-time test of how much demand shifts to private lenders as federal limits hit.
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

29 June 2026
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
Go toTop