Today: 27 April 2026

P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.7% to $149.11 by midday Monday, lagging a broader Wall Street rally. The company reported flat organic sales and steady core EPS at $1.88 for the quarter, maintaining its full-year outlook. Analysts at JPMorgan and Wells Fargo raised price targets to $165 after the update. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision.
26 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares nextServiceNowServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares next

ServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares nextServiceNowServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares next

ServiceNow shares rose 1.6% to $135.29 by midday Monday ahead of its earnings report due after Wednesday’s close. Analysts are focused on subscription growth and backlog metrics, with guidance on AI-driven automation in focus. The stock’s move tracked gains in other enterprise software names. A conference call is set for 5 p.m. ET Wednesday.
26 January 2026
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Abbott stock ticks higher after CEO Robert Ford buys $2 million of ABT shares

Abbott stock ticks higher after CEO Robert Ford buys $2 million of ABT shares

Abbott Laboratories shares rose about 1% Monday after CEO Robert Ford bought nearly $2 million in stock, acquiring 18,800 shares at an average $107.13 each. The stock traded at $108.49 midday. Ford now holds 253,305 shares directly and 216,203 through a trust. The purchase follows last week’s earnings report and guidance update, with Q4 adjusted earnings at $1.50 per share on $11.459 billion in sales.
26 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price jumps 5% on Needham upgrade; $700 target puts Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin stock price jumps 5% on Needham upgrade; $700 target puts Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin shares rose 5.1% to $551.15 Monday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its 2026 e-commerce revenue forecast to $1.45 billion. The firm set a $700 price target, citing growth in self-serve advertising. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 11 for signs the e-commerce push is holding. The move follows recent short-seller allegations, which the company has denied.
26 January 2026
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Capital One stock price rises as COF investors weigh Brex bet, Trump lawsuit and Fed week

Capital One stock price rises as COF investors weigh Brex bet, Trump lawsuit and Fed week

Capital One shares rose 0.9% to $219.27 Monday after the bank agreed to acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock, with closing expected by mid-2026. The company reported a 13% jump in non-interest expenses and a $1.4 billion increase in credit loss provisions. Capital One also faces a lawsuit from the Trump Organization over alleged politically motivated account closures.
26 January 2026
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ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock slips after SEC filing tweaks $505 million insider note — what traders watch next

ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock slips after SEC filing tweaks $505 million insider note — what traders watch next

ImmunityBio shares fell 1.6% to $6.35 after a filing showed looser conversion terms on a $505 million note held by an affiliate of executive chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong. The amendment allows partial conversions into stock, raising dilution concerns. About 16.8 million shares traded as the stock ranged from $6.28 to $6.92. New glioblastoma data will be presented Jan. 31.
26 January 2026
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AI stocks swing as Nvidia puts $2 billion into CoreWeave and Microsoft debuts Maia 200 chip

AI stocks swing as Nvidia puts $2 billion into CoreWeave and Microsoft debuts Maia 200 chip

CoreWeave jumped 9.2% after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment, becoming its second-largest shareholder. Nvidia shares slipped 0.3%. Microsoft rose 1.2% on the launch of its Maia 200 chip and Triton software for Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem. Traders are watching mega-cap earnings and the Fed’s Jan. 28 meeting for signs of AI-related profit growth.
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price today jumps above $6 as U.S. freeze-offs bite — and traders eye key dates

Natural gas price today jumps above $6 as U.S. freeze-offs bite — and traders eye key dates

NYMEX February natural gas futures surged nearly 17% to about $6.20/mmBtu Monday after an Arctic blast cut Lower 48 output to a two-year low of 92.6 bcfd. The February contract gained 89% in five sessions as freeze-offs disrupted supply. U.S. gas consumption is projected to reach 156 bcfd this week, far above average. The price spike triggered outages and pipeline constraints in the East.
26 January 2026
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Micron stock slips on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push as traders look to Thursday chip updates

Micron stock slips on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push as traders look to Thursday chip updates

Micron shares dropped 2.3% to $390.50 after reports that Samsung is close to supplying Nvidia with next-generation HBM4 memory chips. Samsung may begin HBM4 shipments to Nvidia as early as next month, with both Samsung and SK Hynix set to report earnings Thursday. Investors are watching for updates on HBM4 order volumes and supply chain developments. Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform is now in full production.
26 January 2026
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AAPL stock jumps nearly 3% as Morgan Stanley flags iPhone 17 strength ahead of Apple earnings

AAPL stock jumps nearly 3% as Morgan Stanley flags iPhone 17 strength ahead of Apple earnings

Apple shares rose 2.8% to $255.07 in Monday morning trading, after hitting $255.49. Morgan Stanley said strong iPhone 17 demand could push Apple’s December-quarter revenue above forecasts. Apple reports fiscal Q1 earnings on Jan. 29. Investors are watching for updates on iPhone sales, services growth, and margin pressures from rising memory chip costs.
26 January 2026
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BigBear.ai stock slips in Monday trade as Feb. 18 share-authorization vote looms for BBAI

BigBear.ai stock slips in Monday trade as Feb. 18 share-authorization vote looms for BBAI

BigBear.ai shares fell 1.7% to $5.72 by late morning Monday, trailing the broader tech sector. Investors are focused on a Feb. 18 shareholder vote to double the company’s authorized common stock to 1 billion shares. About 20.5 million shares traded hands. The company recently eliminated $125 million in debt through note conversion and acquired CargoSeer technologies.
26 January 2026
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IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ shares fell 1.6% to $46.50 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology. SkyWater shareholders will receive $35 per share, split between $15 cash and $20 in IonQ stock, with a collar to limit price swings. The deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026. IonQ’s next earnings report is due next month.
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Stock Market Today

  • Verizon Raises FY 2026 EPS Guidance and Dividend Amid Positive Analyst Outlook
    April 27, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT. Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) updated its fiscal year 2026 earnings per share (EPS) guidance to a range of 4.950-4.990, surpassing the consensus estimate of 4.910. The telecom company reported a strong Q4 with EPS of $1.09 and revenue of $36.38 billion, reflecting a 2% increase year-over-year. Verizon raised its quarterly dividend to $0.7075, yielding 6.1%, with a payout ratio near 70%. Shares ticked up 0.2% to $46.46 on Monday. Analysts like Oppenheimer and Raymond James raised price targets to $56, maintaining outperform ratings, signaling confidence in Verizon's growth prospects. The firm's financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 11.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32, indicating solid market positioning and financial health.

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POET Technologies Stock Jumps 108% as Marvell AI Order Puts Optics Firm in Play

POET Technologies Stock Jumps 108% as Marvell AI Order Puts Optics Firm in Play

27 April 2026
POET Technologies shares rose to $16.40 in premarket trading Monday after more than doubling last week, following management’s confirmation of orders from Marvell Technology. The company reported a $5 million production order for its Infinity optical engines and expects some deliveries next quarter. POET posted a $42.7 million net loss for the fourth quarter. Marvell acquired Celestial AI, a POET customer, in February.
Nike’s Biggest China Problem Now Has a Name: Anta Is Coming West

Nike’s Biggest China Problem Now Has a Name: Anta Is Coming West

27 April 2026
Anta Sports reported 2025 revenue up 13.3% to RMB80.22 billion and agreed to buy a 29.06% stake in Puma for 1.5 billion euros. The company opened a U.S. flagship and now controls brands including Fila China, Descente, and Amer Sports. Nike’s latest quarter showed flat revenue and declining sales in China. Anta’s overseas push follows rapid expansion from its origins in Jinjiang, Fujian.
Stellantis’ Four-Brand Bet: Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat Move to the Front of Filosa’s Turnaround

Stellantis’ Four-Brand Bet: Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat Move to the Front of Filosa’s Turnaround

27 April 2026
Stellantis plans to focus future investment on Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat, sources told Reuters ahead of a strategy announcement set for May 21 in Detroit. Other brands like Citroën, Opel, and Alfa Romeo are expected to shift to regional roles. Chrysler was not named among the core brands. Stellantis reports first-quarter results on April 30, after shipments rose 12% to 1.361 million units.
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