Today: 29 April 2026

Mastercard stock dips as rate-cap talk returns and investors brace for earnings

Mastercard stock dips as rate-cap talk returns and investors brace for earnings

Mastercard shares fell about 0.5% to $525.03 by midday Thursday, lagging the broader market as political pressure on credit-card rates and swipe fees intensified ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings. President Trump renewed calls to cap card interest rates at 10% for a year, rattling card-related stocks. Visa shares were flat, while American Express rose over 2%. Merchant groups continued to oppose a proposed swipe fee settlement.
22 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock jumps nearly 4% — what traders are watching next

MercadoLibre stock jumps nearly 4% — what traders are watching next

MercadoLibre shares rose 3.9% to $2,138.17 by midday Thursday, rebounding from earlier losses as interest in Latin American fintech stocks increased. The move comes ahead of a Jan. 27 investor event in São Paulo and provisional Q4 results set for Feb. 24. Investors are watching Brazil’s PicPay IPO plans and new economic data from Argentina. Competition in Brazil remains intense, with MercadoLibre boosting shipping incentives.
22 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price rises today as investors weigh 2026 outlook — and talc lawsuit clock

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises today as investors weigh 2026 outlook — and talc lawsuit clock

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.1% to $220.36 Thursday after the company posted fourth-quarter sales of $24.564 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.46, beating forecasts. J&J projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $11.43–$11.63 and sales up to $101 billion. The company warned of a $500 million tariff hit and ongoing legal risks from talc lawsuits. Investors reacted to declining Stelara sales and competition in medical devices.
22 January 2026
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Costco stock slips from near-$1,000 as investors digest fresh SEC filing and dividend

Costco stock slips from near-$1,000 as investors digest fresh SEC filing and dividend

Costco shares fell about 1% Thursday, ending a five-day rally and pulling back from recent highs near $1,000. An SEC filing showed shareholders approved board nominees, KPMG as auditor, and executive pay, while rejecting a proposal for a greenwashing risk audit. The board declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13 to holders as of Jan. 30. Costco’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 5.
22 January 2026
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Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce shares rose 1.7% to $225.25 Thursday, rebounding after a 3.1% drop earlier in the week. The move followed eased U.S.-Europe tariff tensions and steady economic data. CEO Marc Benioff called for stricter AI chatbot rules at Davos, while a Salesforce client, Eightfold, faces a lawsuit over alleged credit-reporting violations. Salesforce’s next earnings report is expected Feb. 25, according to MarketBeat.
22 January 2026
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Lumentum stock whipsaws as Wall Street lifts targets again ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Lumentum stock whipsaws as Wall Street lifts targets again ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Lumentum Holdings shares fell 0.5% to $360.72 late Thursday after swinging between $350.38 and $391.24. Stifel, Susquehanna, and Aletheia Capital all raised price targets sharply this week, citing surging demand for high-speed optical components tied to AI data centers. The stock briefly jumped 10% Tuesday after Aletheia’s upgrade. Lumentum reports fiscal Q2 results Feb. 3.
22 January 2026
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JPMorgan Chase stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap plan keeps banks on edge

JPMorgan Chase stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap plan keeps banks on edge

JPMorgan shares rose 1.2% to $305.57 Thursday as major U.S. banks rallied. CEO Jamie Dimon called a proposed cap on credit-card rates an “economic disaster” at Davos, while Donald Trump urged Congress to impose a 10% cap for one year. New inflation and spending data fueled rate speculation ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. The Dow gained about 0.5% in early trading.
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  • UK Launches £20 Million Campaign to Boost Stock Market Investing Among Households
    April 29, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT. UK savings industry launches a £20 million campaign featuring 'Savvy the Squirrel' to encourage more households to invest in equities rather than hold cash. Once keen investors in the 1980s, many Britons have grown wary due to market crashes. The campaign is backed by major financial firms like Hargreaves Lansdown, St James's Place, Barclays, and the London Stock Exchange. It aims to combat the perception of investing as risky gambling and target the 7 million adults holding over £10,000 in cash savings, according to the Financial Conduct Authority. Industry leaders call the move crucial to closing the investing gap and reviving a culture of equity investment. The campaign kicks off digitally before expanding to TV in autumn.

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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, 2:07 AM EDT UK Launches £20 Million Campaign to Boost Stock Market Investing Among Households April 29, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT. **UK savings industry** launches a £20 million campaign featuring 'Savvy the Squirrel' to encourage more households to invest in equities rather than hold cash. Once keen investors in the 1980s, many Britons have grown wary due to market crashes. The campaign is backed by major financial firms like Hargreaves Lansdown, St James's Place, Barclays, and the London Stock Exchange. It aims to combat the perception of investing
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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