Today: 25 May 2026

Bloom Energy stock jumps nearly 10% as Barclays starts coverage ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy stock jumps nearly 10% as Barclays starts coverage ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy shares surged 9.6% to $166.94 Wednesday, with volume topping 10.7 million after Baird raised its price target and Barclays began coverage. The rally follows a $2.65 billion fuel-cell deal with American Electric Power. Investors await Bloom’s Feb. 5 earnings for updates on production capacity and data-center demand. Plug Power and FuelCell Energy also posted gains.
28 January 2026
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P&G stock drops nearly 1% as TD Cowen downgrades; investors weigh tariffs and a new Wonderbelly buy

P&G stock drops nearly 1% as TD Cowen downgrades; investors weigh tariffs and a new Wonderbelly buy

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1% to $146.89 Wednesday after TD Cowen downgraded the stock, citing weak pricing power and increased promotions. The company announced a Wonderbelly acquisition and a new Crest toothpaste launch. Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard sold nearly 96,000 shares at an average of $151.15. P&G raised U.S. prices by up to 2.5% to offset tariffs.
28 January 2026
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Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% Wednesday, citing “somewhat elevated” inflation. The S&P 500 briefly crossed 7,000 before retreating, while the dollar rebounded and gold hit a record $5,311.31 an ounce. Two Fed governors dissented, favoring a rate cut. President Trump is expected to name a replacement for Chair Jerome Powell soon.
28 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile shares surged 9% to $121.42 Wednesday afternoon on heavy volume, as investors eyed the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch and a 2026 commercial rollout. The company aims to deploy 45–60 satellites by year-end but faces skepticism over whether it can maintain the planned launch pace. Analyst Tim Farrar called the targets unrealistic if launches slow. Competition from SpaceX’s Starlink is intensifying.
28 January 2026
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UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority launched the “Mills Review” to examine how advanced AI could reshape retail financial services, with responses due by Feb. 24 and recommendations expected by summer 2026. The FCA ruled out AI-specific rules for now, despite criticism from MPs over regulatory delays and concerns about risks such as AI-driven fraud and algorithmic bias.
28 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock rises again as RKLB traders focus on Neutron “Hungry Hippo” milestone, Feb. 26 earnings

Rocket Lab stock rises again as RKLB traders focus on Neutron “Hungry Hippo” milestone, Feb. 26 earnings

Rocket Lab shares rose 2.7% to $89.32 in Wednesday afternoon trading, extending gains after a recent drop. Investors are watching for updates on the Neutron rocket program after a test tank ruptured last week. The company will report earnings on Feb. 26, with no guidance yet on Neutron’s timeline. Volatility remains high as traders react to development news.
28 January 2026
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UPS stock price drops 3% as Amazon pullback and 30,000-job cut plan sink in

UPS stock price drops 3% as Amazon pullback and 30,000-job cut plan sink in

UPS shares fell 3.2% to $103.82 Wednesday after the company said it will cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026, reducing Amazon deliveries. UPS warned revenue will dip in early 2026 before recovering, and forecast full-year revenue of $89.7 billion. The board approved a $1.64 quarterly dividend. Teamsters said members are likely to reject the company’s buyout offer.
28 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock slips before earnings as Fed holds rates — what to watch in NOW shares

ServiceNow stock slips before earnings as Fed holds rates — what to watch in NOW shares

ServiceNow shares fell 1.2% to $130.24 Wednesday afternoon as investors awaited quarterly earnings due after the bell. Wall Street focused on subscription growth and backlog, with analysts expecting revenue of $3.53 billion, up 19% year-over-year. The Fed held rates steady, pressuring tech stocks. ServiceNow recently expanded its AI partnership with OpenAI.
28 January 2026
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Sandisk stock price jumps 8% as storage rally builds ahead of SNDK earnings

Sandisk stock price jumps 8% as storage rally builds ahead of SNDK earnings

Sandisk shares jumped 8.5% to $522.41 Wednesday as storage stocks surged after Seagate forecast stronger revenue on AI-driven data-center demand. Traders are positioning ahead of Sandisk’s fiscal Q2 results due Thursday. Sandisk has soared over 1,000% in six months, pushing its value to $69 billion. A new leveraged ETF tracking Sandisk also launched.
28 January 2026
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HCA Healthcare stock slides as traders digest $10B buyback, 2026 outlook and ACA headwinds

HCA Healthcare stock slides as traders digest $10B buyback, 2026 outlook and ACA headwinds

HCA Healthcare shares fell 2.8% to $491.72 Wednesday, erasing some of Tuesday’s 11% rally after earnings. The company set 2026 EPS guidance at $29.10–$31.50 and announced a $10 billion share buyback. Investors weighed cost cuts against risks from changes in ACA coverage and payer mix. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with net income up 30.6% to $1.88 billion.
28 January 2026
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Coinbase stock edges up as UK bans ‘Everything is Fine’ ads and prediction markets draw heat

Coinbase stock edges up as UK bans ‘Everything is Fine’ ads and prediction markets draw heat

Coinbase shares rose 0.2% to $211.24 Wednesday after UK regulators banned a Coinbase ad campaign over crypto risk messaging tied to cost-of-living concerns. The company is expanding into stock trading and event contracts as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. Coinbase’s next earnings report is due Feb. 12. Bitcoin climbed 1.3% to about $89,294.
28 January 2026
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Starbucks stock swings after earnings pop — what investors watch at Niccol’s investor day

Starbucks stock swings after earnings pop — what investors watch at Niccol’s investor day

Starbucks shares rose 1% to $96.56 after swinging more than 10% following Q1 results showing 4% global same-store sales growth and first U.S. increase in two years. Margins fell for the eighth straight quarter, frustrating investors. CEO Brian Niccol cited new drinks as growth drivers but warned service targets will take time. All eyes turn to Thursday’s investor day for margin guidance.
28 January 2026
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Chevron stock price: CVX inches up after report flags March jump in Venezuelan crude exports

Chevron stock price: CVX inches up after report flags March jump in Venezuelan crude exports

Chevron shares rose 0.3% to $169.48 after reports it plans to raise Venezuelan crude exports to the U.S. to 300,000 barrels per day in March. Brent crude climbed 1.1% to $68.33 a barrel. U.S. officials are preparing a general license for Venezuela’s energy sector, sources said. Chevron also named Thomas W. Horton to its board and will report Q4 earnings Jan. 30.
28 January 2026
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AT&T stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook and $45B return plan — fiber deals in focus

AT&T stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook and $45B return plan — fiber deals in focus

AT&T shares rose 4.9% to $24.14 Wednesday after reporting a 3.6% revenue increase to $33.5 billion for the fourth quarter and $4.2 billion in free cash flow. The company reaffirmed plans to return over $45 billion to shareholders through 2028 and projected at least $18 billion in free cash flow by 2026. Trading volume topped 52 million shares. Investors watched pending fiber and spectrum deals and signs of easing wireless churn.
28 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Pearson (LSE:PSON) Valuation Updated as Analysts Refine Growth Assumptions
    May 24, 2026, 9:37 PM EDT. Pearson's updated fair value price target is £11.83, slightly up from £11.70, reflecting analyst adjustments after recent results. JPMorgan raised its price target, signaling confidence, while Bank of America cut its target to $13.90 to align with media sector peers, showing reduced premium willingness. Morgan Stanley maintained profit estimates but trimmed price target to 1,120 GBp, citing cautious revenue outlooks. Pearson expanded partnerships with Salesforce and Tata Consultancy Services, focusing on AI-driven workforce training and skills development. The company completed a buyback of 3.58% shares for £219 million and proposed a 2025 final dividend of 17.4p per share, totaling 25.2p for the year, supported by earnings. These moves and mixed analyst views highlight a recalibration of Pearson's market narrative amid evolving sector dynamics.

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