Today: 28 April 2026

Kweichow Moutai stock price: 600519 A-shares in focus after Year-of-Horse packaging fix

Kweichow Moutai stock price: 600519 A-shares in focus after Year-of-Horse packaging fix

Kweichow Moutai shares fell 0.23% to 1,337 yuan in Shanghai Friday as investors weighed the company’s response to a packaging error on its “Year of the Horse” limited edition. Moutai resumed production after fixing a misprint and launched an exchange program for affected bottles. A block trade of 2,400 shares at 1,300 yuan drew attention, coming in 2.77% below the close. Broader Chinese markets rose.
24 January 2026
L’Oreal stock price: Barclays turns overweight as Paris investors look to Feb 12 results

L’Oreal stock price: Barclays turns overweight as Paris investors look to Feb 12 results

Barclays upgraded L’Oreal to overweight and raised its target price to 435 euros from 325 euros. L’Oreal shares closed at 386.25 euros on Friday, down 0.26%, with the CAC 40 off 0.07%. Investors are watching for L’Oreal’s 2025 annual results, due after the close on Feb. 12. Barclays cited stronger growth expectations but warned of competition from indie beauty brands.
American Express stock price falls into weekend — what investors watch before AXP earnings

American Express stock price falls into weekend — what investors watch before AXP earnings

American Express shares fell 1.7% to $361.69 Friday as investors reacted to renewed debate over a proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The stock dragged the Dow lower alongside other financials. American Express reports earnings Jan. 30, with Wall Street expecting $3.53 per share. Bank of America is reportedly considering new cards at the proposed cap rate.
China Construction Bank Class A stock in focus after REITs filing; what to watch next week

China Construction Bank Class A stock in focus after REITs filing; what to watch next week

China Construction Bank’s Shanghai-listed A shares closed down 0.46% at 8.65 yuan Friday after the bank ended a review of its public rental-housing REIT application. The lender said the move would not affect operations. The decision comes as the People’s Bank of China injected 700 billion yuan in liquidity through a medium-term lending facility. Other major state banks also fell despite a rise in the Shanghai Composite.
Applied Materials stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what investors watch next week

Applied Materials stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what investors watch next week

Applied Materials closed up 1.13% at $322.38 after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $390. The S&P 500 finished nearly flat and the Dow fell 0.58%. Investors await earnings from ASML, Lam Research, and KLA next week, as well as the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Applied reports results Feb. 12.
Hermes stock price holds near €2,130 — what to watch next for HRMS.PA after a quiet close

Hermes stock price holds near €2,130 — what to watch next for HRMS.PA after a quiet close

Hermes shares closed down 0.05% at 2,130 euros in Paris Friday, tracking a muted CAC 40, with 56,000 shares traded. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1%, ending a five-week rally as traders watched fallout from Greenland trade tensions. LVMH reports results Jan. 27, followed by the U.S. Fed meeting, both seen as key for luxury stocks. Hermes reports annual results Feb. 12.
24 January 2026
IBM stock price dips into the weekend as investors brace for Jan. 28 earnings

IBM stock price dips into the weekend as investors brace for Jan. 28 earnings

IBM shares fell 0.76% to $292.44 Friday and slipped further after hours ahead of its January 28 earnings report. Investors await fourth-quarter results and guidance, focusing on software and consulting tied to new AI services. IBM Consulting has launched an internal AI delivery platform, but executives warn that scaling real value remains difficult. The company will hold its earnings call Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET.
AstraZeneca stock faces a new test: Iraq terrorism lawsuit revived with NYSE move days away

AstraZeneca stock faces a new test: Iraq terrorism lawsuit revived with NYSE move days away

A U.S. appeals court on Friday revived a lawsuit accusing AstraZeneca and other firms of funding terrorism in Iraq. The ruling was announced after U.S. markets closed; AstraZeneca shares had closed up 1.37% in New York and 0.15% in London. The company plans to switch its U.S. listing from Nasdaq to NYSE on Jan. 30. Investors await Monday’s market reaction.
Morgan Stanley stock slides into weekend as Fed decision, SpaceX IPO talk loom

Morgan Stanley stock slides into weekend as Fed decision, SpaceX IPO talk loom

Morgan Stanley shares fell 2.2% to $179 Friday, underperforming major indexes as bank stocks broadly declined. Goldman Sachs dropped 3.7%, JPMorgan Chase nearly 2%, and Bank of America 1.4%. The S&P 500 was flat, while the Dow lost 0.58%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision and earnings from Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla next week.
Novo Nordisk Class B stock heads into Monday with Wegovy pill scripts and Victoza lawsuit in focus

Novo Nordisk Class B stock heads into Monday with Wegovy pill scripts and Victoza lawsuit in focus

Novo Nordisk Class B shares closed up 1.17% at 401.35 crowns in Copenhagen, lifted by strong early U.S. demand for its new Wegovy pill. The company faces a new U.S. lawsuit alleging a “pay-for-delay” scheme for Victoza. Over 18,000 Wegovy pill prescriptions were reported in the U.S. since its Jan. 5 launch. Indian regulators approved local firms to make generic semaglutide ahead of the 2026 patent expiry.
StubHub lawsuit deadline just passed: what’s next in the IPO cash-flow class action

StubHub lawsuit deadline just passed: what’s next in the IPO cash-flow class action

The deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status in the StubHub IPO securities class action passed Friday, Hagens Berman said. Plaintiffs allege StubHub’s IPO documents failed to disclose a vendor payment delay that impacted free cash flow. StubHub shares closed at $14.70, down 3.8% and well below the $23.50 IPO price. The court will now review motions and set the next steps in the case.
24 January 2026

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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