Today: 29 April 2026

Ford stock up today as JPMorgan lifts target even as NHTSA flags 119,000-vehicle recall

Ford stock up today as JPMorgan lifts target even as NHTSA flags 119,000-vehicle recall

Ford shares rose about 2% to $13.54 Wednesday morning after JPMorgan raised its price target to $15, maintaining an Overweight rating. U.S. regulators announced Ford will recall roughly 119,000 vehicles due to an engine block heater defect that could cause fires. The recall affects select Focus, Escape, Explorer, and Lincoln MKC models. Ford said no accidents or injuries have been reported.
21 January 2026
GE Aerospace stock rises ahead of earnings as engine repair costs stay in focus

GE Aerospace stock rises ahead of earnings as engine repair costs stay in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 1.7% to $317.67 late Wednesday morning, ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report due before the market opens Thursday. Airlines and engine makers continue to face tight repair capacity and rising maintenance costs, with CFM International estimating $5.7 billion in added expenses for 2025. The broader U.S. equity market also advanced. Investors await updates on engine deliveries and maintenance backlogs.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave shares rose 0.5% to $27.17 Wednesday after completing its Quantum Circuits acquisition. A new filing allows former Quantum Circuits holders to sell up to 10.43 million D-Wave shares, with no proceeds going to D-Wave. Investors are watching for selling pressure and product updates at next week’s Qubits conference.
AppLovin stock slides again after CapitalWatch report alleges money-laundering ties — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock slides again after CapitalWatch report alleges money-laundering ties — what investors watch next

AppLovin shares fell 3.9% to $543.48 after a CapitalWatch short-seller report accused the company of money laundering links and weak compliance. The company has not issued a detailed rebuttal. Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating, citing little evidence in the report. The SEC is already investigating AppLovin’s data-collection practices.
21 January 2026
AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

Intel shares surged 9.7% to $53.25 Wednesday, leading gains in AI chip stocks ahead of its earnings report. Nvidia rose 1.5% despite ongoing U.S.-China tensions over AI chip exports, while Microsoft fell 1% and Oracle dropped 2.3%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed 2.6%. A House panel will review the “AI Overwatch Act,” which could let Congress block AI chip exports to China.
Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows and tariff jitters keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows and tariff jitters keep traders cautious

Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $89,930 Wednesday, staying below $90,000 after dipping to $87,897 as risk aversion hit markets. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $479.7 million in net outflows on Jan. 20, with withdrawals from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale funds. Ether dropped 1.3% to $2,990. Gold surged above $4,800 an ounce as investors sought safe havens amid renewed tariff threats from President Trump.
21 January 2026
XRP price steadies near $1.94 as Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD — what traders watch next

XRP price steadies near $1.94 as Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD — what traders watch next

XRP rose about 1% to $1.94 Wednesday after a sharp weekly drop, as Binance set Jan. 22 for the launch of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and an XRP/RLUSD trading pair. Broader crypto markets stayed volatile after U.S. tariff threats, with bitcoin near $90,065 and ether at $2,994. RLUSD will debut with Ethereum support and monthly attestations. Trading in RLUSD pairs will be restricted in several jurisdictions, including the U.S.
21 January 2026
Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart shares fell 0.4% to $118.27 Wednesday after new U.S. tariffs and a Reuters report on Walmart’s India investments. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries starting Feb. 1, rising to 25% by June. Walmart-backed PhonePe received approval to pursue an IPO by mid-2026. Investors await Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings report.
Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 23% Wednesday to $4.80 per mmBtu as traders bet on a major cold snap, with the Henry Hub contract up 87 cents from Tuesday. The United States Natural Gas Fund rose 8.5% and EQT gained 5%. Weather forecasts signal Arctic cold and possible production freeze-offs in Texas. Coterra and Devon are in early merger talks, according to TradingView.
Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir shares held steady at $168.53 after Reuters reported an expanded software deal with HD Hyundai, valued at hundreds of millions over several years, according to a source. Accenture said it and Palantir will support Sovereign AI’s data-center expansion across EMEA. Broader markets rose, with SPY and QQQ each up 0.7%. Palantir declined to comment on deal specifics.
Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

The Dow Jones rose 203 points to 48,692.15 early Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s 870-point drop triggered by Trump’s tariff threats on eight European countries. Healthcare stocks led gains, with Merck and UnitedHealth adding about 40 points. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. A Reuters poll showed economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady this quarter.
Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel will report fourth-quarter results Thursday, with options markets pricing an 8% share move. Analysts expect $13.4 billion in revenue and adjusted profit of 8 cents per share, with data center sales seen jumping over 30% to $4.43 billion. Seaport Research upgraded Intel to “buy,” citing new processors and manufacturing plans. Investors remain cautious amid ongoing competition and manufacturing concerns.
Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron shares rose 4.9% to $382.86 Wednesday after TD Cowen raised its price target, citing persistent memory shortages. The company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, aiming to boost DRAM output by late 2027. Investors weighed supply risks and execution challenges. Powerchip scheduled an April 10 meeting on a related share issuance.
Apple stock steady near $247 as Evercore turns bullish, Citi trims target before earnings

Apple stock steady near $247 as Evercore turns bullish, Citi trims target before earnings

Apple shares closed at $246.76 Wednesday after fluctuating between $244.85 and $248.70. Evercore upgraded Apple to “Tactical Outperform,” while Citi cut its price target, citing higher memory costs. Investors await Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on iPhone demand and profit margins. A federal judge dismissed parts of a privacy lawsuit against Apple but allowed some claims to be revised.
21 January 2026
Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne Technologies shares rose 8.5% to $614.24 in early New York trading after quarterly results beat Wall Street forecasts. Aerospace and defense electronics sales surged 40.4%, driving record orders and revenue. The company reported $339.2 million in free cash flow and repurchased $400 million in stock. Investors await management’s 2026 outlook and order commentary later Wednesday.

Stock Market Today

  • Lean Hog Futures Dip as USDA Reports Mixed Pork Price Indicators
    April 29, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT. Lean hog futures fell by 20 to 77 cents on Tuesday, with open interest rising by 608 contracts, signaling increased trading interest. The USDA reported the national base hog price at $92.56, up $2.32 from Monday, while the CME Lean Hog Index dropped 18 cents to $91.26 on April 24. The pork carcass cutout value declined 97 cents to $99.26 per hundredweight, pressured by lower loin, rib, and ham primal values. Tuesday's federally inspected hog slaughter was 488,000 head, slightly lower than the previous week but marginally higher compared to last year. May, June, and July futures all closed lower, reflecting market caution ahead of Wednesday's session.

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Alphabet Earnings Today: The $185 Billion AI Question Hanging Over Google’s Stock

29 April 2026
New York, April 29, 2026, 10:57 EDT Alphabet reports first-quarter results after the U.S. close on Wednesday, with investors looking for proof that Google’s Gemini AI push and fast-growing cloud unit can justify one of the largest spending plans in corporate technology. The company has scheduled its earnings call for 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, after posting results on its investor site. (Alphabet Investor Relations) Why it matters now is plain in the stock. Alphabet shares were trading higher in late-morning New York dealing, with GOOG at $351.86 and GOOGL at $354.05, leaving the Google parent near record territory before a
Vertiv Just Bought A Liquid-Cooling Specialist As AI Data Centers Turn Up The Heat

Vertiv Just Bought A Liquid-Cooling Specialist As AI Data Centers Turn Up The Heat

29 April 2026
Vertiv Holdings Co acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, a Texas-based liquid-cooling specialist, to boost its AI and high-performance computing data center offerings. Vertiv shares rose 0.6% to $307.00, valuing the company at about $119.9 billion. Deal terms were not disclosed. The move follows a 30% jump in Vertiv’s first-quarter net sales and an increased 2026 earnings forecast.
NIO Stock Jumps After Onvo L80 Debut: New SUV Puts China EV Maker Back in the Fight

NIO Stock Jumps After Onvo L80 Debut: New SUV Puts China EV Maker Back in the Fight

29 April 2026
NIO’s Hong Kong shares rose 8.7% after its Onvo unit began pre-sales for the L80 large electric SUV, starting at 245,800 yuan or 159,800 yuan with battery leasing. The launch follows NIO’s first quarterly net profit and aims at boosting volume in China’s crowded EV market. Test drives begin May 1, with the official launch set for May 15.
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