Today: 28 April 2026

JPMorgan Chase stock drops nearly 2% as lawsuit noise builds and Fed week looms

JPMorgan Chase stock drops nearly 2% as lawsuit noise builds and Fed week looms

JPMorgan Chase shares fell 1.95% Friday to $297.72, slipping another 0.07% after hours. Former President Donald Trump sued the bank and CEO Jamie Dimon in Florida, alleging political “debanking.” JPMorgan disclosed Dimon’s 2025 pay rose 10.3% to $43 million. Bank stocks broadly declined as rate concerns and legal risks weighed on the sector.
24 January 2026
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Netflix stock jumps 3% as co-CEO says Paramount’s Warner bid ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’

Netflix stock jumps 3% as co-CEO says Paramount’s Warner bid ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’

Netflix shares rose 3.1% to $86.12 Friday, then dipped 0.1% after hours, as investors tracked its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets. Co-CEO Greg Peters dismissed Paramount’s rival $108.4 billion offer as unworkable. Paramount extended its tender deadline to Feb. 20. Senate hearings on the Warner deal are set for February, with a shareholder vote expected by April.
24 January 2026
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Natural gas prices jump near $5.28 as Storm Fern looms — what traders watch next week

Natural gas prices jump near $5.28 as Storm Fern looms — what traders watch next week

Front-month NYMEX Henry Hub gas settled at $5.275/mmBtu Friday, up about 5% on the day as Winter Storm Fern and colder forecasts drove prices higher. Energy Aspects expects the storm could cut U.S. gas output by 86 billion cubic feet over two weeks. Storage fell to 3,065 bcf as of Jan. 16, still above the five-year range. Gas-linked stocks, including the UNG ETF, rose on the rally.
24 January 2026
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Palantir stock rises to $169 as PLTR heads into Feb. 2 earnings and a new retail ETF spotlights the name

Palantir stock rises to $169 as PLTR heads into Feb. 2 earnings and a new retail ETF spotlights the name

Palantir shares rose 2.3% to $169.60 in after-hours trading Friday, with 30.1 million shares changing hands. Ukraine announced a new “Dataroom” project with Palantir to train military AI using combat data. The company will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 2. A new retail-focused ETF launched this week includes Palantir in its initial holdings.
24 January 2026
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XRP price today slips near $1.92 as Ripple’s banking push meets Fed-week nerves

XRP price today slips near $1.92 as Ripple’s banking push meets Fed-week nerves

DXC Technology will integrate Ripple’s custody and payments technology into its Hogan core banking system, which manages $5 trillion in deposits. XRP slipped 0.33% to $1.92 Friday, while bitcoin and ether edged higher. UBS plans to offer crypto investment options to select Swiss clients. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady at its January 27-28 meeting, according to a Reuters poll.
24 January 2026
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Bitcoin price stuck under $90,000 as ETF withdrawals mount and Wall Street arbitrage fades

Bitcoin price stuck under $90,000 as ETF withdrawals mount and Wall Street arbitrage fades

Bitcoin edged up 0.3% to $89,537 after a volatile session, as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw continued outflows Thursday. One-month annualized yields on the cash-and-carry trade dropped to around 5%, down sharply from last year. Coinbase shares fell 2.8% in late trading, while Strategy shares rose 1.3%. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting for signals on rates.
24 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Intel’s warning knocks the Dow as traders line up Fed week and Big Tech earnings

Dow Jones today: Intel’s warning knocks the Dow as traders line up Fed week and Big Tech earnings

The Dow fell 288.51 points, or 0.58%, to 49,095.50 Friday after Intel’s weak outlook pressured the index. The S&P 500 edged up 0.03%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.27%. Investors shifted to safe havens as tariff news and earnings jitters fueled volatility. Next week brings a Fed rate decision and key tech earnings.
23 January 2026
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Intel stock price plunges 17% after weak outlook, putting the chip turnaround back on trial

Intel stock price plunges 17% after weak outlook, putting the chip turnaround back on trial

Intel shares plunged 17% to $45.07 in after-hours trading Friday after the company warned of supply constraints for server chips and issued a weaker-than-expected first-quarter outlook. The stock touched $44.45 at its low, with nearly 291 million shares traded. Intel forecast Q1 revenue of $11.7–$12.7 billion and adjusted EPS of zero. Investors now await the Fed’s Jan. 28 decision and next week’s tech earnings.
23 January 2026
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Apple stock slips after hours as China discounts and India antitrust fight sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Apple stock slips after hours as China discounts and India antitrust fight sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Apple shares slipped 0.15% to $248.04 in after-hours trading Friday as investors weighed China iPhone discounts and regulatory risks in India. Apple has asked an Indian court to block access to its global financials in an antitrust probe, warning of possible fines up to $38 billion. The company will report quarterly earnings Jan. 29. The Dow closed down 0.58%, with the S&P 500 flat and Nasdaq up 0.27%.
23 January 2026
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Broadcom stock slips (AVGO) after Intel’s forecast shakes chip mood; Fed and Big Tech earnings ahead

Broadcom stock slips (AVGO) after Intel’s forecast shakes chip mood; Fed and Big Tech earnings ahead

Broadcom shares fell 1.7% to $320.05 in after-hours trading Friday, tracking declines in chip stocks after Intel’s weak outlook. The U.S. government announced a new procurement deal offering federal agencies discounts of up to 64% on Broadcom’s VMware software through May 2027. Investors are watching for further moves as tech earnings and macroeconomic data approach next week.
23 January 2026
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AMD stock price climbs after Intel flags AI server chip strain — what investors watch next

AMD stock price climbs after Intel flags AI server chip strain — what investors watch next

AMD shares rose 2.3% to $259.65 in after-hours trading Friday following Intel’s warning of server chip shortages for AI data centers. Intel projected quarterly revenue below forecasts, citing unexpected demand. The Nasdaq stock saw heavy volume, with traders watching for AMD’s earnings on Feb. 3 and the Fed decision next week. Nvidia gained after reports of new Chinese orders for its AI chips.
23 January 2026
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Meta stock ticks up after teen AI character pause as earnings week nears

Meta stock ticks up after teen AI character pause as earnings week nears

Meta shares rose 1.7% to $658.65 in after-hours trading after announcing it will suspend teens’ access to its AI characters worldwide in coming weeks. Meta plans to release quarterly results Jan. 28. Britain’s Ofcom opened an investigation into Meta over WhatsApp information. A Brazilian court suspended a ban on Meta restricting third-party AI tools on WhatsApp Business.
23 January 2026
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Intel stock sinks 17% as weak forecast reignites worries over AI chip supply crunch

Intel stock sinks 17% as weak forecast reignites worries over AI chip supply crunch

Intel shares fell 17% Friday to $45.11 after a weak outlook and ongoing supply chain problems. The selloff wiped out January gains and put over $35 billion in market value at risk. Intel reported Q4 revenue of $13.7 billion and forecast Q1 sales of $11.7–$12.7 billion with a projected EPS of $(0.21). CEO Lip-Bu Tan cited unmet demand; CFO David Zinsner expects supply to hit a low in Q1.
23 January 2026
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Micron stock closes higher near $400 as HSBC lifts target to $500 on memory-price crunch

Micron stock closes higher near $400 as HSBC lifts target to $500 on memory-price crunch

Micron shares closed up 0.5% at $399.58 after swinging between $390.80 and $411.90. HSBC raised its price target to $500, citing stronger DRAM pricing and demand. Rising memory costs are pressuring PC and phone makers, with IDC forecasting a 4.9% drop in PC shipments and a 2% fall in smartphones for 2026. Micron shareholders approved a charter amendment limiting some officer liability.
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Insider Buying Alert: Kayne Anderson (KYN) and Abbott Labs (ABT) on April 28
    April 28, 2026, 2:22 PM EDT. Insider buying signals confidence as Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company's President James C. Baker purchased 25,000 shares of KYN at $13.57 on Monday, totaling $339,250. Baker has a history of buying KYN, currently showing a 2.1% gain on the latest buy amid a 2% rise in the stock on Tuesday. At Abbott Laboratories, EVP and CFO Philip P. Boudreau bought 2,200 shares at $91.50 on Thursday, investing $201,300. Boudreau's purchases are up around 3.6%, with ABT shares gaining 0.9% Tuesday. Insider buying often indicates executives expect gains, marking these moves as notable for investors.

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Applied Materials Stock Falls as U.S. Curbs Put China Chip-Tool Sales Back in Focus

Applied Materials Stock Falls as U.S. Curbs Put China Chip-Tool Sales Back in Focus

28 April 2026
Applied Materials shares dropped 5.5% Tuesday after Reuters reported the U.S. Commerce Department ordered chip equipment makers to halt some shipments to China’s Hua Hong. China generated 30% of Applied’s revenue last quarter. Lam Research and KLA also declined about 3.3%. The Commerce Department and companies involved declined to comment.
Navitas Stock Slides 17% as AI Power-Chip Rally Runs Into Earnings Test

Navitas Stock Slides 17% as AI Power-Chip Rally Runs Into Earnings Test

28 April 2026
Navitas Semiconductor shares dropped 17% Tuesday, trading at $15.11 after hitting $14.84, with volume above 26 million shares. Short interest reached 43.48 million shares, or 25% of float, while options activity spiked. Analysts expect a Q1 loss of 5 cents per share on $8.18 million revenue. Other power chip stocks, including Power Integrations and Wolfspeed, also fell sharply.
Aterian Stock Soars as $18 Million Brand Sale and David Lazar Investment Reset the Company

Aterian Stock Soars as $18 Million Brand Sale and David Lazar Investment Reset the Company

28 April 2026
Aterian Inc. agreed to sell its main e-commerce brands to Trademark Global for $18 million in cash and secured a separate $7 million investment from David Lazar. Shares surged 89% to $1.24, with trading volume over 189 million. The asset sale, pending stockholder approval, includes brands like Squatty Potty and hOmeLabs. Lazar is set to become CEO after the second investment tranche closes.
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