Today: 28 April 2026

Boeing stock: $244 billion Commerce deal tally lands before BA earnings — what to watch

Boeing stock: $244 billion Commerce deal tally lands before BA earnings — what to watch

Boeing shares closed up 0.3% at $252.15 on Friday after the U.S. Commerce Department reported a record $244 billion in government-assisted foreign contracts for 2025, with $215 billion tied to civilian aerospace. Boeing’s net jet orders surged to 1,075 last year, including major deals with Qatar Airways and Korean Air. The company reports fourth-quarter results Jan. 27.
24 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock price holds near $145 — what investors are watching before the Fed and earnings

PepsiCo stock price holds near $145 — what investors are watching before the Fed and earnings

PepsiCo shares rose 0.12% to $144.58 Friday, rebounding after a 1.59% drop Thursday. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 3, with investors watching for signs that price hikes and cost cuts are holding. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday could add volatility to rate-sensitive consumer stocks.
24 January 2026
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KLA stock price whipsaws ahead of Jan. 29 earnings as Intel rattles chip sector

KLA stock price whipsaws ahead of Jan. 29 earnings as Intel rattles chip sector

KLA Corp shares closed Friday up 0.9% at $1,512.78 after swinging within a 4% range, ending about 4% below their 52-week high. Intel’s 17% drop rattled the semiconductor sector, sending the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 1.1%. KLA reports quarterly earnings Jan. 29 after market close, with investors watching for guidance on chipmaking demand and export controls.
24 January 2026
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MUFG stock price holds near $18 as yen intervention talk returns — what Mitsubishi UFJ investors watch next week

MUFG stock price holds near $18 as yen intervention talk returns — what Mitsubishi UFJ investors watch next week

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s U.S.-listed shares slipped 0.1% to $17.88 Friday as yen volatility returned and the Bank of Japan kept rates at 0.75% with a hawkish tone. The New York Fed reportedly ran dollar/yen rate checks, raising speculation of possible intervention. MUFG’s Tokyo shares rose 0.6%. Investors await Japan’s FX data Monday and MUFG’s earnings on Feb. 4.
24 January 2026
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Shell share price heads into new week as Nigeria’s $20B Bonga push and Argentina sale talk collide

Shell share price heads into new week as Nigeria’s $20B Bonga push and Argentina sale talk collide

Shell shares closed up 0.5% at 2,687.5 pence Friday after Nigeria approved investment incentives for the Bonga South West oil project, though President Tinubu urged a final investment decision before his term ends. CEO Wael Sawan targets 2027 for the decision on the $20 billion project. Investors await Shell’s Feb. 5 earnings and dividend announcement. Shell also repurchased over 1.1 million shares this week for cancellation.
24 January 2026
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Salesforce stock price in focus after MuleSoft AI-agent “scanners” as CRM heads into Fed week

Salesforce stock price in focus after MuleSoft AI-agent “scanners” as CRM heads into Fed week

Salesforce shares closed Friday at $228.05, nearly unchanged, after MuleSoft announced its Agent Fabric platform now includes “Agent Scanners” to catalog AI agents across cloud services. Trading volume reached about 9.4 million shares. The stock ended the week up 0.4%. Salesforce reports earnings Feb. 25; Microsoft releases results Jan. 28.
24 January 2026
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Intel stock price: INTC reels after outlook miss, supply crunch sets up Monday test

Intel stock price: INTC reels after outlook miss, supply crunch sets up Monday test

Intel shares fell 17% to $45.07 Friday after earnings, as investors focused on ongoing chip supply constraints despite strong AI-related demand. Fourth-quarter revenue dropped 4% to $13.7 billion, with adjusted EPS at $0.15. Management expects supply availability to bottom in Q1, with a possible improvement in Q2. The company forecast break-even profit for the first quarter, below Wall Street estimates.
24 January 2026
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CATL stock set for Monday test after mass-produced sodium-ion battery reveal

CATL stock set for Monday test after mass-produced sodium-ion battery reveal

CATL shares closed up 0.35% at 347 yuan Friday after launching the Tianxing II sodium-ion battery line for light commercial vehicles, designed for cold-weather use. The company’s share of China’s new-energy commercial-vehicle battery market fell to 49.17% in 2025 as rivals gained ground. CATL plans to ramp sodium-battery production in July. Mainland markets reopen Monday.
24 January 2026
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Nestle stock price: baby-formula death probe and water-unit sale report set up next week

Nestle stock price: baby-formula death probe and water-unit sale report set up next week

Nestlé shares fell 0.98% Friday to 72.47 francs after French officials launched probes into two infant deaths linked to recalled baby formula. French authorities said no scientific link has been established; Nestlé denies any connection. Investors are watching Nestlé’s planned water business stake sale, with first-round bids due this month. Shares dropped about 3.7% over the past week.
24 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock pulls back from a fresh high as Jan. 29 earnings loom

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock pulls back from a fresh high as Jan. 29 earnings loom

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell 2.1% to $625.98 on Friday, reversing after a 52-week high the previous day. Trading volume was above average as investors positioned ahead of next week’s earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting. The company’s 1.400% senior notes due 2026 are being delisted from the NYSE. Thermo Fisher reports fourth-quarter results before markets open on Jan. 29.
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Stock Market Today

  • Investing £7,000 in Ashmore Shares Offers 7.78% Dividend Yield Amid Market Uncertainties
    April 28, 2026, 3:22 AM EDT. UK investors putting £7,000 into FTSE 250 index funds can generate around £226 annually in passive income. However, stock picker choice Ashmore (LSE:ASHM), an emerging market investment manager, offers a higher dividend yield of 7.78%, translating to approximately £544.60 yearly. This elevated yield results partly from recent client outflows due to market volatility and geopolitical issues, which pressured Ashmore's share price. Despite shrinking assets under management, Ashmore has sustained dividends thanks to its strong cash reserves. Yet, ongoing geopolitical tensions and investor uncertainty mean the high yield might not be sustainable long term. Investors must weigh the firm's current cash cushion against potential risks in emerging market exposure before committing.

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

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow slipped 62.67 points to 49,168.04. After-hours, major U.S. indexes edged up less than 0.2%. Nvidia jumped 4% to a new high, topping $5 trillion in value, while Domino’s Pizza fell after forecasting weaker 2026 growth. Investors await Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision this week.
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