Today: 29 April 2026

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

The Dow Jones rose 518.63 points, or 1.05%, to 49,594.73 by midday after President Trump dropped tariff threats against eight European nations. Consumer spending increased 0.5% in November, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 0.2% for the month. Initial jobless claims edged up to 200,000 last week. Procter & Gamble shares gained on strong earnings; Abbott fell after a weak profit outlook.
22 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy shares fell 3.9% to $144.72 Thursday afternoon, reversing earlier gains, after filings showed BlackRock and Kuwait’s sovereign fund held sizable stakes. The drop came as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose. Investors are awaiting Bloom’s Feb. 5 earnings for signs of data-center demand. FuelCell Energy and Plug Power climbed sharply, while Bloom moved lower.
22 January 2026
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Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify shares fell 0.6% to $137.66 by early afternoon Thursday, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The company is restructuring its partnerships unit and launching new merchant finance tools, including a “Capital flex account” and higher rewards caps. Shopify also promoted its AI-commerce strategy at the NRF 2026 conference, unveiling an open standard with Google.
22 January 2026
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Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin rose 1.1% to $89,350 Thursday but failed to break $90,000 as ETF outflows persisted. Global bond volatility and a selloff in Japanese government bonds unsettled risk markets. Traders are watching the Bank of Japan meeting and upcoming U.S. inflation data for direction. Corporate buyers continued accumulating bitcoin, but market sentiment stayed cautious.
22 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo shares rose 2.6% to $88.38 Thursday as U.S. banks rallied after President Trump eased tariff threats on Europe. The bank will move its wealth-management headquarters to West Palm Beach, relocating about 100 staff by year-end. Wells Fargo also issued $2.76 million in callable notes due 2036 at 4.85%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s late-January rate decision.
22 January 2026
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Datadog stock jumps 7% on Stifel upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Datadog stock jumps 7% on Stifel upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Datadog shares rose 7.2% to $132.35 by midday Thursday after Stifel upgraded the stock to “buy” but cut its price target to $160 from $205. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 10, with an investor day set for Feb. 12. Other firms, including TD Cowen and Mizuho, also lowered price targets but maintained positive ratings. Observability peers Dynatrace and Elastic also advanced.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials shares fell 0.9% to $322.24 by midday Thursday after touching $332.70 earlier in the session. The company will report fiscal first-quarter results and hold an investor call on Feb. 12. Lam Research and KLA declined, while ASML gained 1.7%. Traders adjusted positions ahead of earnings as chip-equipment stocks reacted to shifting capital expenditure expectations.
22 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

ServiceNow shares rose 1.8% to $127.54 Thursday, recovering some ground after five straight days of losses. The company this week announced a three-year partnership with OpenAI, including direct integration of OpenAI models and new AI agent features. Analysts remain cautious ahead of Jan. 28 earnings, watching subscription trends and cRPO for signs of AI-driven growth.
22 January 2026
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OVO Energy faces £2.7m payout after Warm Home Discount delay — what vulnerable customers get now

OVO Energy faces £2.7m payout after Warm Home Discount delay — what vulnerable customers get now

Ofgem ordered OVO Energy to pay £2,765,200 in compensation after 11,646 customers received Warm Home Discount rebates more than 19 months late. Medically vulnerable customers will get an extra £150, and some prepayment meter users qualify for further payments. Ofgem said OVO missed the deadline due to an internal error. OVO apologised and said affected customers have now received compensation.
22 January 2026
FedEx stock gets fresh Argus ‘Strong Buy’ as analysts spar over freight spin-off

FedEx stock gets fresh Argus ‘Strong Buy’ as analysts spar over freight spin-off

Argus upgraded FedEx to “strong-buy” and raised its price target to $350, sending shares up 1.2% to $310.72 in New York on Thursday. Wolfe Research also lifted its target to $355 after reviewing the FedEx Freight spin-off filing, while Rothschild Redburn downgraded the stock to neutral. FedEx plans to spin off its freight unit by June 2026. Analyst price targets now range from $210 to $360.
22 January 2026
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Opendoor stock edges up as mortgage rates hover near 3-year lows — what to watch next

Opendoor stock edges up as mortgage rates hover near 3-year lows — what to watch next

Opendoor Technologies shares rose 1.7% to $6.59 Thursday afternoon, trading on 25.6 million shares after reaching an intraday high of $6.78. The move comes as mortgage rates hover near multi-year lows, with the latest 30-year fixed rate at 6.09%, and refinance activity at its highest since September 2025. Investors are watching if lower rates will boost Opendoor’s margins amid tight housing supply.
22 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock rises as Wall Street’s tariff-relief rally rolls on, Fed meeting ahead

Morgan Stanley stock rises as Wall Street’s tariff-relief rally rolls on, Fed meeting ahead

Morgan Stanley shares rose 1.2% to close at $185.51 Thursday, tracking gains across major U.S. banks as tariff concerns eased and new economic data showed third-quarter GDP growth at 4.4%. Investors focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and possible changes to consumer credit policy. SpaceX is reportedly considering Morgan Stanley among banks for a potential $25 billion IPO.
22 January 2026
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FTAI Aviation stock swings on CFM56 parts deal — what traders watch next

FTAI Aviation stock swings on CFM56 parts deal — what traders watch next

FTAI Aviation shares rose 1% to $289.84 by early afternoon Thursday after announcing a multi-year materials deal with CFM International for CFM56 engine parts and repairs. The stock hit an intraday high of $308 before retreating. Financial terms were not disclosed. FTAI reports fourth-quarter results Feb. 25, with a conference call set for Feb. 26.
22 January 2026
Goldman Sachs stock rises as a $16 billion debt deal lands and IPO chatter builds

Goldman Sachs stock rises as a $16 billion debt deal lands and IPO chatter builds

Goldman Sachs shares rose 1.8% to $969.88 in midday New York trading Thursday, leading gains among major U.S. banks after President Trump eased tariff threats on Europe. The move followed a $16 billion debt issuance by Goldman and an internal reshuffle naming Ben Frost chairman of investment banking. SpaceX reportedly contacted Goldman and other banks about roles for a possible IPO, but no decisions were disclosed.
22 January 2026
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Bank of America stock climbs as 10% credit-card cap talk hits Wall Street

Bank of America stock climbs as 10% credit-card cap talk hits Wall Street

Bank of America shares rose about 2% to $53.09 Thursday after reports the bank and Citigroup may launch credit cards with a 10% interest-rate cap. The White House and Trump have called for a one-year 10% cap, drawing criticism from bank executives. Investors are watching Congress and the Fed’s Jan. 27–28 meeting for further signals. Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan shares also gained.
22 January 2026
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Intuit stock (INTU) rebounds 3% after slide as Morgan Stanley flags TurboTax, QuickBooks growth runway

Intuit stock (INTU) rebounds 3% after slide as Morgan Stanley flags TurboTax, QuickBooks growth runway

Intuit shares rose 3.3% to $542.10 by midday Thursday, rebounding from recent lows as traders focused on tax-season demand and upcoming earnings. Morgan Stanley cited a “credible path to 20% growth” driven by mid-market accounting and assisted tax expansion. The S&P 500 ETF gained 0.8%, while the Nasdaq-100 rose 0.9%. Wells Fargo recently downgraded Intuit and cut its price target to $700.
22 January 2026
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  • Mahindra EPC Irrigation's Earnings Impacted by Unusual Items but Show Strong Growth Potential
    April 29, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited (NSE:MAHEPC) reported robust earnings with a 76% increase in earnings per share over the past year. However, profits were reduced by ₹20 million due to unusual items-expenses that are typically one-off and may not recur. This suggests potential for profit improvement in upcoming quarters. Investors are advised to consider balance sheet strength and existing risks, including one identified warning sign. Despite investor underwhelm, the company's earnings potential remains strong, supported by solid profit growth and the likelihood of fewer unusual expenses. Monitoring margins, growth forecasts, and return on equity will provide a fuller picture of financial health moving forward.

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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, 1:27 AM EDT Mahindra EPC Irrigation's Earnings Impacted by Unusual Items but Show Strong Growth Potential April 29, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited (NSE:MAHEPC) reported robust earnings with a 76% increase in earnings per share over the past year. However, profits were reduced by ₹20 million due to unusual items-expenses that are typically one-off and may not recur. This suggests potential for profit improvement in upcoming quarters. Investors are advised to consider balance sheet strength and existing risks, including one identified warning sign. Despite investor
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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