Today: 27 April 2026

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock drops after hours as quantum shares wobble — what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock drops after hours as quantum shares wobble — what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 7.4% to $23.75 in after-hours trading Monday, erasing earlier gains above $26. Other quantum-computing stocks, including IonQ and Rigetti, also dropped sharply. The declines came ahead of D-Wave’s Qubits conference in Florida this week, where investors expect updates on its product roadmap and customer progress. IonQ announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire SkyWater Technology.
American Express stock price edges up after hours as AXP heads into Fed decision and earnings

American Express stock price edges up after hours as AXP heads into Fed decision and earnings

American Express shares rose 0.5% to $363.33 in after-hours trading Monday, ahead of its Friday earnings report. The S&P 500 closed up 0.5% and the Dow gained 0.6% as investors braced for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision and a wave of corporate results. Visa, Mastercard, and Capital One also advanced late. Analysts expect AmEx to report $3.55 per share for the quarter.
Cisco stock jumps on Evercore upgrade as Cisco rolls out new 360 Partner Program

Cisco stock jumps on Evercore upgrade as Cisco rolls out new 360 Partner Program

Cisco shares rose 3.3% to $77.02 in after-hours trading Monday after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $100, citing AI demand and an enterprise network upgrade cycle. Cisco also launched its new “Cisco 360” partner program targeting AI. Arista Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares also advanced during the session. Cisco’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 11.
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Palo Alto Networks stock climbs after the bell as Fed decision nears — what traders watch next

Palo Alto Networks stock climbs after the bell as Fed decision nears — what traders watch next

Palo Alto Networks shares rose 2.2% to $184.19 in late Monday trading, with about 5.3 million shares changing hands. CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and Zscaler also advanced ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday. Nike said it is investigating a possible data breach after a ransomware group claimed to have leaked company data. Investors are watching for big-tech earnings and Fed policy signals this week.
Amphenol stock price jumps as APH heads into Q4 earnings and a Fed-packed week

Amphenol stock price jumps as APH heads into Q4 earnings and a Fed-packed week

Amphenol shares rose 3% to close at $155.53 on Monday, outpacing the S&P 500 ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings release set for Wednesday. The move follows the company’s recent $4.1 billion acquisition of CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions business. Investors are also watching for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Jan. 28.
Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as traders eye Fed week and Feb. 12 earnings

Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as traders eye Fed week and Feb. 12 earnings

Arista Networks shares rose 5.4% to $143.70 Monday, nearing last week’s high amid renewed tech buying ahead of major earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. Options activity and anticipation of Arista’s Feb. 12 earnings report drove trading. Investors are watching for 2026 demand signals and updates on AI-related orders. U.S. stocks edged higher as traders weighed megacap and AI names.
Marvell stock climbs in New York trade as Fed week puts AI-linked chip names in play

Marvell stock climbs in New York trade as Fed week puts AI-linked chip names in play

Marvell Technology shares rose 1.5% to $81.44 Monday, outpacing chip sector peers during a volatile session. The move followed recent acquisitions of XConn Technologies for $540 million and Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, both aimed at boosting data-center and AI infrastructure. About 9.2 million shares traded by mid-afternoon. Investors focused on upcoming Fed policy and major tech earnings.
Central Puerto (CEPU) stock rises in New York — what investors are watching ahead of the Fed

Central Puerto (CEPU) stock rises in New York — what investors are watching ahead of the Fed

Central Puerto’s U.S.-listed shares rose 2.8% to $16.91 Monday, after swinging between $16.23 and $17.95 with 731,000 shares traded. Argentina-linked assets gained, with the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF up 1.5%. Investors tracked Federal Reserve signals and recent Central Puerto filings, including a $300 million IFC financing and a 30-year hydroelectric concession.

Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Highs Despite Slight Dip in Investor Sentiment
    April 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting record highs during the session. The S&P 500 rose 0.80% to 7,165.08 and Nasdaq gained 1.63% to 24,836.60, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 80 points to 49,230.71. Last week, the S&P 500 gained around 0.6%, Nasdaq surged 1.5%, and the Dow declined 0.4%. The CNN Money Fear & Greed Index stayed in the 'Greed' zone at 66, reflecting slight cooling in bullish sentiment, but overall optimism remains. Economic data showed an improvement as the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 49.8 in April. In sector performance, health care, industrials, and financials dipped, while information technology and consumer discretionary stocks advanced. Energy market pressure eased amid news of possible Iran-Pakistan ceasefire talks.

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

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27 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 27, 2026, 4:06 AM EDT S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Highs Despite Slight Dip in Investor Sentiment April 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday with the **S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting record highs** during the session. The S&P 500 rose 0.80% to 7,165.08 and Nasdaq gained 1.63% to 24,836.60, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 80 points to 49,230.71. Last week, the S&P 500 gained around 0.6%, Nasdaq surged 1.5%, and the Dow declined 0.4%. The **CNN Money Fear &
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.
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