Today: 29 April 2026

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $83.54 after hours Thursday, extending losses tied to its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets. Paramount extended its hostile offer deadline for Warner Bros. to Feb. 20, intensifying pressure on Netflix’s cash proposal. A Senate hearing is set for February, with a shareholder vote planned for April. Netflix raised its bridge loan commitments to $42.2 billion to fund the deal.
Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises after Raymond James upgrade as judge keeps consumer antitrust case alive

Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises after Raymond James upgrade as judge keeps consumer antitrust case alive

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) rose 0.7% to $330.84 in after-hours trading after Raymond James upgraded the stock to “Strong Buy” and raised its price target to $400. A U.S. judge allowed a consumer antitrust lawsuit over Google’s search agreements to proceed, maintaining legal pressure on the company. Alphabet will report earnings on Feb. 4.
22 January 2026
Broadcom stock (AVGO) slips after hours as VMware federal deal lands in a choppy tape

Broadcom stock (AVGO) slips after hours as VMware federal deal lands in a choppy tape

Broadcom shares fell 1% to $325.49 in after-hours trading Thursday, underperforming the broader market. The U.S. GSA announced a OneGov agreement slashing VMware product prices by up to 64% through May 2027. Oracle said it will shift its Oracle Cloud VMware Solution to a BYOL model starting in March. Broadcom’s stock drop followed two days of losses and investor concerns over software revenue and licensing changes.
22 January 2026
Apple stock edges up, but India antitrust fight and Jan. 29 earnings loom for AAPL

Apple stock edges up, but India antitrust fight and Jan. 29 earnings loom for AAPL

Apple has asked the Delhi High Court to block India’s antitrust regulator from demanding its global financial records, with a hearing set for Jan. 27. Shares closed up 0.28% at $248.35 but slipped 0.03% after hours. Apple warned possible fines could reach $38 billion if global turnover is used. Investors await Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on iPhone demand and regulatory risks.
Amazon stock price lifts as AMZN sets Feb. 5 earnings call and tariff jitters ease

Amazon stock price lifts as AMZN sets Feb. 5 earnings call and tariff jitters ease

Amazon shares rose 1.3% to $234.34 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company set its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call for Feb. 5. Traders are watching for tariff developments and the Federal Reserve meeting next week. CEO Andy Jassy said tariffs are starting to affect some Amazon prices. U.S. consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, while the PCE price index climbed 2.8% year-over-year.
Intel stock price whipsaws after earnings as weak outlook collides with supply squeeze

Intel stock price whipsaws after earnings as weak outlook collides with supply squeeze

Intel shares rose 0.2% to $54.32 in after-hours trading Thursday after swinging sharply on its earnings report. The company warned first-quarter revenue would miss Wall Street estimates, citing supply constraints, despite beating forecasts for the December quarter. Fourth-quarter revenue fell 4% to $13.7 billion. Traders focused on updates about Intel’s 18A manufacturing ramp and foundry demand.
Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta Platforms shares jumped 5.7% to close near $647.71 Thursday after U.S. stocks rallied on eased tariff threats and strong economic data. The company will expand ads on Threads globally next week and unveiled new internal AI models, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth. Investors await Meta’s earnings next week, focusing on AI spending and ad growth. The FTC will appeal the dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta.
Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron shares rose 1.6% to $395.54 in after-hours trading Thursday after William Blair initiated coverage with an Outperform rating, citing tight memory supply through 2027. Analysts warn soaring memory prices could squeeze phone and PC makers, with some predicting memory costs could reach up to 40% of a PC’s materials. Micron reported Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and raised its Q2 outlook.
Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla shares rose 4.1% to $449.15 after Elon Musk said robotaxi rides in Austin are operating without in-car safety monitors. Musk expects driver-supervised Full Self-Driving to get approval in Europe and China as early as next month. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on autonomy rollout and revenue.
Enphase Energy stock jumps 13% as Goldman turns bullish, with ENPH traders eyeing Feb. 3 earnings

Enphase Energy stock jumps 13% as Goldman turns bullish, with ENPH traders eyeing Feb. 3 earnings

Enphase Energy shares jumped 12.6% to $40.51 Thursday after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $45. Trading volume topped 11 million shares, and options activity surged 29% above average. SolarEdge and Sunrun also advanced. Enphase will report earnings and hold a conference call on Feb. 3.
Nvidia stock nudges higher after China trip plan puts AI-chip exports back in play

Nvidia stock nudges higher after China trip plan puts AI-chip exports back in play

Nvidia shares rose 0.5% to $184.32 in late U.S. trading Thursday. CEO Jensen Huang plans a late-January visit to China as the company seeks renewed access for its H200 AI chips, following conflicting export approvals and customs bans. Investors await Nvidia’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 25. The stock rebounded 2.95% Wednesday after a sharp drop earlier in the week.
22 January 2026
SSR Mining stock price jumps on TD Cowen upgrade as gold’s rally keeps miners in focus

SSR Mining stock price jumps on TD Cowen upgrade as gold’s rally keeps miners in focus

SSR Mining shares jumped 12.5% to $26.01 Thursday after TD Cowen upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to C$43. About 4.6 million shares traded as the stock outpaced gains in the broader gold sector. The upgrade cited sensitivity to gold prices and the potential restart of the Copler mine, which remains halted since February 2024. Traders now await next week’s Federal Reserve meeting for direction.
22 January 2026

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  • Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Offer Stability
    April 29, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets face challenges from geopolitical tensions and energy price swings. In this volatile environment, dividend stocks provide investors with steady income and reduced risk. Top performers include Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC with a 4.5% yield backed by strong earnings and a payout ratio supporting dividend sustainability. Other leading dividend payers are Turkiye Garanti Bankasi, Saudi Investment Bank, and Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., which maintains a 6.5% yield. These stocks, spanning banking to insurance and real estate, showcase diverse sectors offering resilience through consistent dividend payouts despite market uncertainty. Investors seeking income stability amid the Gulf's complex backdrop may consider this group as part of portfolio diversification.

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

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29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 12:39 AM EDT Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Offer Stability April 29, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets face challenges from geopolitical tensions and energy price swings. In this volatile environment, **dividend stocks** provide investors with steady income and reduced risk. Top performers include **Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC** with a 4.5% yield backed by strong earnings and a payout ratio supporting dividend sustainability. Other leading dividend payers are Turkiye Garanti Bankasi, Saudi Investment Bank, and Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., which
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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