Today: 29 April 2026

Pfizer (PFE) stock edges up as ViiV exit cash and Novavax vaccine-tech pact grab attention

Pfizer (PFE) stock edges up as ViiV exit cash and Novavax vaccine-tech pact grab attention

Pfizer shares rose 0.8% to $25.73 Wednesday after the company agreed to exit its ViiV Healthcare stake, with Shionogi paying $1.875 billion and raising its holding to 21.7%. Pfizer also secured rights to Novavax’s Matrix-M adjuvant for $30 million upfront. Both deals await regulatory clearance and do not guarantee near-term earnings growth. Investors await Pfizer’s Q4 results on Feb. 3.
CrowdStrike stock falls while the S&P rises — what CRWD investors are watching next

CrowdStrike stock falls while the S&P rises — what CRWD investors are watching next

CrowdStrike shares slipped 0.2% to $441.73 Wednesday after a volatile session, extending a four-day losing streak. The company announced new regional cloud plans for Saudi Arabia, India, and the UAE but warned of risks tied to the rollout. A Forrester study cited by CrowdStrike claimed a 273% ROI for customers switching to its platform. Cybersecurity stocks were mixed, with Palo Alto down and Zscaler up.
21 January 2026
Bitcoin price slips as bond rout and tariff threats squeeze crypto

Bitcoin price slips as bond rout and tariff threats squeeze crypto

Bitcoin slipped 1.1% to $88,466 by 2:04 p.m. EST Wednesday, staying below $90,000 after falling over 3% Tuesday amid Wall Street’s sharpest drop in three months. Traders cited President Trump’s tariff threats and global bond selloffs as drivers. Ether dropped 2.1% to $2,928. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw a $189.5 million outflow Jan. 19 following large inflows earlier in the week.
21 January 2026
Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as AI chip trade steadies; Nvidia rebounds

Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as AI chip trade steadies; Nvidia rebounds

Intel jumped nearly 9% to $52.92 Wednesday, outpacing Nvidia and AMD, as AI stocks rebounded after Wall Street’s sharpest drop in three months. Broadcom and Microsoft fell. The House Foreign Affairs Committee prepared to debate new controls on AI chip exports after Trump approved Nvidia shipments to China. SAP extended losses, hitting its lowest level since August 2024.
Natural gas price jumps toward $5 on cold-flip trade, lifting EQT and Range stocks

Natural gas price jumps toward $5 on cold-flip trade, lifting EQT and Range stocks

U.S. natural gas futures jumped 22% to $4.76 per mmBtu Wednesday, driven by forecasts of major Arctic cold outbreaks. Shares of EQT rose 6% and Range Resources 4%, while Kinder Morgan and Cheniere also gained. Traders are watching late-January weather and Thursday’s U.S. storage report. Analysts cited short-covering and a surge in heating demand as key factors.
Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock climbs as it sets Feb. 18 earnings date — what traders watch next

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock climbs as it sets Feb. 18 earnings date — what traders watch next

Booking Holdings shares rose 1.4% to $5,096 on Wednesday after the company set February 18 for its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release. The stock traded between $5,009 and $5,108 during the session. Analysts expect quarterly earnings per share of $48.59 on $6.12 billion in revenue. Tuesday’s close was $5,027, down 1.74% and 14% below the 52-week high.
Silver price today: XAG/USD slips from record run as SLV falls in New York trade

Silver price today: XAG/USD slips from record run as SLV falls in New York trade

Spot silver dropped 1.4% to $93.25 an ounce Wednesday, retreating after a recent rally toward $100. Gold surged past $4,800 an ounce for the first time, while platinum hit a record high. The Cboe Volatility Index reached an eight-week peak amid geopolitical tensions and swings in currency and bond markets. In India, silver premiums jumped to $8 an ounce as traders anticipated possible import duty hikes.
BMNR stock price slides as BitMine Immersion lifts share cap to 50 billion and updates $14.5 billion crypto stash

BMNR stock price slides as BitMine Immersion lifts share cap to 50 billion and updates $14.5 billion crypto stash

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 2.5% to $27.54 after shareholders approved raising authorized common stock from 500 million to 50 billion. The company reported $14.5 billion in crypto assets and cash, with 4.2 million ether and 193 bitcoin held. Ether dropped 3.1% to $2,904, while bitcoin slid 2.1% to $87,884. Traders anticipate possible new stock offerings and updates on the MAVAN staking plan.
Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

The Dow Jones rose about 0.6% Wednesday, recovering nearly 297 points after President Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. Tuesday saw the index plunge 870 points following new U.S. tariffs on European goods. Merck and UnitedHealth led early gains, while IBM and 3M dragged on the previous session. Investors await jobless claims data Thursday and the Fed meeting next week.
Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus

Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus

Accenture shares rose 3.3% to $281.63 after Sovereign AI named Accenture and Palantir to build AI data centers across EMEA. The project uses Dell hardware with Palantir software managing operations. Palantir stock fell 3.5%, while Nvidia and Dell gained. Investors await Accenture’s Jan. 28 shareholder meeting and March 19 earnings call for revenue signals.
Abbott (ABT) stock price ticks higher as heart-device news lands ahead of earnings — what investors watch

Abbott (ABT) stock price ticks higher as heart-device news lands ahead of earnings — what investors watch

Abbott Laboratories shares rose 0.2% to $121.34 midday Wednesday, lagging broader healthcare gains ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. The company secured EU clearance for its TactiFlex Duo ablation catheter and announced a partnership with AtaCor Medical to develop an extravascular defibrillator. Investors await guidance on 2026 and updates on the $21 billion Exact Sciences acquisition.
Marvell stock price rises after an early spike as chip shares rebound; Intel earnings next

Marvell stock price rises after an early spike as chip shares rebound; Intel earnings next

Marvell Technology shares rose 2.4% to $81.69 by 1:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, after reaching $84.27 earlier in volatile trading. CEO Matt Murphy and CFO Willem Meintjes disclosed handing back shares to cover tax withholding on vested stock awards, according to new Form 4 filings. The iShares Semiconductor ETF gained about 2.1%. No new earnings figures were released.
S&P Global stock rebounds after tariff jitters as SPGI investors eye Feb. 10 earnings

S&P Global stock rebounds after tariff jitters as SPGI investors eye Feb. 10 earnings

S&P Global shares rose 1.5% to $527.06 by early afternoon Wednesday, rebounding after a 5% drop Tuesday. The move followed market turmoil triggered by new U.S. tariffs on European goods and uncertainty over President Trump’s Greenland policy. The S&P 500 fell 2.1% Tuesday, its sharpest decline since October. Investors are now watching for S&P Global’s earnings on Feb. 10.
Western Digital stock jumps nearly 7% as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of earnings, Innovation Day

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 7% as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of earnings, Innovation Day

Western Digital shares jumped 6.9% to $238.39 Wednesday after Citi, UBS, and Bank of America raised price targets, citing strong cloud demand and tight drive supply. The company reports quarterly earnings Jan. 29 and will host an Innovation Day Feb. 3. Seagate shares also rose 3.1%. Investors are watching for updates on pricing, margins, and capacity bookings as data storage stocks rally.

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  • Gorman-Rupp (GRC) Share Price Surge Sparks Value Debate
    April 29, 2026, 8:55 AM EDT. Gorman-Rupp (GRC) shares surged to $75.16, marking gains of 12.2% in a week and over 112% in a year. Despite the rally, Simply Wall St's discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis deems the stock around 12.9% overvalued, estimating intrinsic value at $66.57 per share. The pump company's free cash flow is forecasted to decline slightly by 2027, fueling valuation concerns. Investors are calling attention to whether current prices reflect fundamentals or market sentiment. Gorman-Rupp holds a low valuation score of 1 out of 6, prompting scrutiny over potential red flags. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and other metrics are expected to be evaluated for a comprehensive outlook, highlighting the debate on whether the recent price levels remain justified.

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Humana Stock Drops After Earnings Beat: Medicare Advantage Headwind Keeps Pressure On

Humana Stock Drops After Earnings Beat: Medicare Advantage Headwind Keeps Pressure On

29 April 2026
Humana beat first-quarter profit estimates, earning $10.31 per share adjusted, but shares fell over 6% premarket after it kept its 2026 profit outlook unchanged and cut its GAAP earnings forecast. Revenue rose to $39.65 billion. The insurer cited lower Medicare Star Ratings for the earnings decline and said medical and pharmacy costs are “slightly better” than expected. Competitors Centene, UnitedHealth, and Elevance recently raised their annual forecasts.
Bloom Energy Stock in Focus After Record Q1 Earnings and Oracle AI Power Deal

Bloom Energy Stock in Focus After Record Q1 Earnings and Oracle AI Power Deal

29 April 2026
Bloom Energy raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $3.4–$3.8 billion after first-quarter revenue surged 130% to $751.1 million, beating analyst estimates. Net profit reached $70.7 million, reversing a year-ago loss. Oracle and BorderPlex said their New Mexico data center project will use up to 2.45 GW of Bloom fuel-cell capacity. Shares last traded at $226.37, down $8.36 before the market opened.
BigBear.ai Stock Jumps 10% Before Earnings: Why BBAI Is Back on Traders’ Screens

BigBear.ai Stock Jumps 10% Before Earnings: Why BBAI Is Back on Traders’ Screens

29 April 2026
BigBear.ai shares jumped 10.46% to close at $4.12 Tuesday, with trading volume 54% above its three-month average. The company will report first-quarter results after markets close on May 5. Analysts expect a quarterly loss and revenue near $33.6 million. The move comes as AI stocks face pressure following reports of missed targets at OpenAI.
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