Today: 29 April 2026

Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron shares rose 2.8% to $375.21 Wednesday morning after the company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion. The deal adds 300,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with DRAM wafer output set for late 2027. Analysts raised price targets but at least one downgraded the stock over concerns about high-bandwidth memory execution. Memory shortages continue to disrupt AI infrastructure expansion.
21 January 2026
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Plug Power stock rises premarket as CEO sets Reddit AMA ahead of dilution vote

Plug Power stock rises premarket as CEO sets Reddit AMA ahead of dilution vote

Plug Power shares rose 0.9% to $2.33 in premarket trading Wednesday after CEO Andy Marsh scheduled a Reddit Q&A for Jan. 22, ahead of a Jan. 29 shareholder vote. The company seeks approval to double authorized shares to 3 billion or, if rejected, pursue a reverse stock split. Marsh will become executive chairman in March, with Jose Luis Crespo taking over as CEO.
21 January 2026
Apple stock price edges up after tariff-driven selloff as AAPL earnings near

Apple stock price edges up after tariff-driven selloff as AAPL earnings near

Apple shares rose 0.2% to $247.15 early Wednesday, recovering after a 3.46% drop Tuesday. U.S. stocks remained volatile as markets awaited President Trump’s Davos speech and reacted to new tariffs on European goods. Analysts focused on Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings, weighing iPhone demand against rising costs. Evercore raised its outlook, while Citi trimmed its price target citing higher component prices.
21 January 2026
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Nvidia stock (NVDA) ticks up after Tuesday hit as Congress export vote and China trip loom

Nvidia stock (NVDA) ticks up after Tuesday hit as Congress export vote and China trip loom

Nvidia shares rose 0.6% to $179.17 in early Wednesday trading after a 4.4% drop the previous day. A U.S. House panel will review a bill that could let Congress block export licenses for advanced AI chips. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans a late January visit to China as policy risks over chip exports intensify. Investors are watching for updates ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings.
21 January 2026
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Tesla stock slides 4% after Musk flags “agonizingly slow” Cybercab, Optimus ramp

Tesla stock slides 4% after Musk flags “agonizingly slow” Cybercab, Optimus ramp

Tesla shares fell 4.2% to $419.25 in early Wednesday trading after CEO Elon Musk warned that initial production of the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus robot would be “agonizingly slow.” Investors are watching for Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings, seeking updates on margins, spending, and autonomy timelines. The company recently cut about 1,700 jobs at its Berlin plant.
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides premarket as Warner Bros deal costs eclipse an earnings beat

Netflix stock slides premarket as Warner Bros deal costs eclipse an earnings beat

Netflix shares dropped about 7% in premarket trading Wednesday after the company paused share buybacks and confirmed an $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets. Quarterly revenue reached $12.1 billion, narrowly beating estimates, but 2026 guidance fell short of some analyst expectations. Netflix secured $67.2 billion in bridge financing for the deal. The Warner board backed the revised offer.
21 January 2026
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ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock slips premarket after FDA maps fresh ANKTIVA resubmission route in bladder cancer

ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock slips premarket after FDA maps fresh ANKTIVA resubmission route in bladder cancer

ImmunityBio shares fell 5.9% to $6.10 premarket after announcing an FDA meeting on possible resubmission of its ANKTIVA bladder-cancer drug. The FDA previously rejected the application for BCG-unresponsive papillary disease and has now requested more data. ImmunityBio plans to submit the information within 30 days. The company cites long-term trial data showing a 58.2% 12-month disease-free survival rate.
21 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price today: NVDA steadies in premarket as China chip sales and export vote return to the fore

Nvidia stock price today: NVDA steadies in premarket as China chip sales and export vote return to the fore

Nvidia shares rose 0.17% to $178.38 in premarket trading Wednesday after dropping 4.38% the previous day. The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will vote on a bill that could let Congress block export licenses for advanced AI chips. CEO Jensen Huang reportedly plans a late-January trip to China as Nvidia seeks to restore access for its H200 chip. China’s customs officials have barred H200 chip imports, Reuters reported.
21 January 2026
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BigBear.ai stock slips premarket as investors brace for Jan. 22 share vote and fresh law-firm probe

BigBear.ai stock slips premarket as investors brace for Jan. 22 share vote and fresh law-firm probe

BigBear.ai shares fell 3.1% to $5.94 in premarket trading Wednesday ahead of a key shareholder vote on authorizing more shares. Investors must vote by Jan. 21 for the Jan. 22 meeting, as a law firm investigates possible securities claims. The company recently converted $125 million in debt to equity. CEO Kevin McAleenan urged support for the proposal, citing low available shares.
21 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock pops in premarket after auditor switch to BDO puts annual filing in focus

Ondas (ONDS) stock pops in premarket after auditor switch to BDO puts annual filing in focus

Ondas shares rose about 8% to $13.13 in premarket trading after announcing it will replace auditor RRBB with BDO in 2026. The company said there were no accounting disputes with RRBB, though recent audit reports included a “going concern” warning. Ondas will complete its 2025 audit with RRBB before the transition. The company also changed its name to Ondas Inc. effective January 16.
21 January 2026
Intel stock jumps in premarket as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings — what traders watch next

Intel stock jumps in premarket as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings — what traders watch next

Intel shares rose 3.5% to $48.56 in premarket trading Wednesday after upgrades from Seaport and HSBC ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Options pricing signals an expected 8% swing in the stock by week’s end. Analysts project fourth-quarter revenue near $13.4 billion and data-center sales up over 30%. Investors are watching for updates on Intel’s 18A chip process and foundry progress.
21 January 2026
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Blackstone stock in focus after $5 billion Beacon Offshore talks, Trump housing order

Blackstone stock in focus after $5 billion Beacon Offshore talks, Trump housing order

Blackstone is exploring a sale of Beacon Offshore Energy for over $5 billion, a source said, after Bloomberg reported IPO talks. Shares fell 5.9% Tuesday to $153.91 as Wall Street posted its steepest drop in three months. President Trump signed an order targeting institutional buyers of single-family homes, including Blackstone. Blackstone manages $1.2 trillion in assets as of September 2025.
21 January 2026
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IAMGOLD stock price jumps in premarket after record 2025 output and new 2026 targets

IAMGOLD stock price jumps in premarket after record 2025 output and new 2026 targets

IAMGOLD shares jumped 15.6% to $19.83 in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday after the miner released 2025 preliminary results and 2026 guidance. The company reported 2025 gold production of 765,900 ounces and forecast 2026 output between 720,000 and 820,000 ounces. Gold prices hovered near record highs around $4,865 an ounce. Full-year results are due Feb. 17.
21 January 2026
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See-through “Get Low” leggings jolt Lululemon stock as quality questions return

See-through “Get Low” leggings jolt Lululemon stock as quality questions return

Lululemon shares rose 0.3% in premarket trading Wednesday after plunging 6.5% the day before, following backlash over see-through leggings in its new “Get Low” line. The company paused online sales of the collection in North America but kept it in stores. Founder Chip Wilson is pushing for board changes, and CEO Calvin McDonald will step down Jan. 31, with interim co-CEOs named.
21 January 2026
Sandisk stock price rises again before the open as Citi lifts target, with Jan. 29 earnings looming

Sandisk stock price rises again before the open as Citi lifts target, with Jan. 29 earnings looming

Sandisk shares rose about 2% in premarket trading Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 10% surge. Citi raised its price target to $490, citing stronger flash-memory prices driven by AI data center demand. Sandisk, spun off from Western Digital in 2025, will report fiscal second-quarter results on Jan. 29. Traders are watching for updates on NAND pricing and data-center orders.
21 January 2026
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Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock jumps premarket as $300 million ASM deal puts rare-earth supply chain in focus

Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock jumps premarket as $300 million ASM deal puts rare-earth supply chain in focus

Shares of Energy Fuels rose 7% to $23.52 in premarket trading after announcing a $300 million all-stock acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials. The deal aims to expand rare-earth metals and alloys output in South Korea and includes plans for a new U.S. plant. ASM shareholders will receive 0.053 Energy Fuels shares plus a special dividend per ASM share. Court hearings and a shareholder vote are expected in the first half of 2026.
21 January 2026
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KLA stock tumbles into earnings week as Deutsche Bank lifts KLAC target

KLA stock tumbles into earnings week as Deutsche Bank lifts KLAC target

KLA shares fell 5.3% to $1,486.18 Tuesday, underperforming peers after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe. Deutsche Bank, Needham, and UBS all raised price targets but kept cautious ratings ahead of next week’s earnings. Trading volume surged to 1.7 million shares, well above average. Investors remain focused on 2026 chip-equipment spending guidance and potential tariff impacts.
21 January 2026
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3M stock steadies in premarket after 7% earnings slide as 2026 outlook sinks in

3M stock steadies in premarket after 7% earnings slide as 2026 outlook sinks in

3M shares traded flat premarket Wednesday after plunging 7% Tuesday on a 2026 profit forecast that missed Wall Street estimates. Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS came in at $1.83, with 2026 guidance projecting $8.50–$8.70 EPS and 4% sales growth. Analysts flagged weak consumer and electronics demand, and ongoing PFAS litigation risks. The stock hovered near $156.12 ahead of the open.
21 January 2026
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Delta stock heads into the open after a 4% slide as tariff jitters and new “basic” premium fares hit focus

Delta stock heads into the open after a 4% slide as tariff jitters and new “basic” premium fares hit focus

Delta shares rebounded premarket Wednesday after a 4.2% drop to $67.46 Tuesday amid broad market losses triggered by renewed U.S. tariff threats against Europe. The airline warned of weather disruptions and allowed fee-free changes as ice threatened major hubs. United Airlines lifted sentiment late Tuesday with strong premium and loyalty revenue. Delta is weighing new “unbundled” premium fare tiers.
21 January 2026
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  • S&P/TSX Composite Drops 200+ Points Amid Oil Surge Past $100
    April 29, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT. Canada's S&P/TSX composite index fell over 200 points to 33,355.35, despite an energy sector boost as crude oil prices surged past US$100 a barrel, reaching US$105.31. The June crude oil contract rose by US$5.38 amid stalled Middle East peace talks. U.S. markets declined, with Dow down 273.72 points and S&P 500 slipping 8.74 points. The Canadian dollar edged slightly lower against the US dollar at 73.10 cents. June gold contracts also dropped, down US$51.10 to US$4,557.30 an ounce. The market activity reflects cautious investor sentiment despite elevated energy prices.

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Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

29 April 2026
The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China’s Hua Hong, Reuters reported. The move targets shipments linked to facilities believed capable of advanced chip production. Applied reported $2.10 billion in China revenue last quarter, or 30% of its total. Shares in Applied, Lam, and KLA traded lower after the news.
Cognizant Stock Drops As Weak Revenue Outlook Overshadows $600 Million AI Deal

Cognizant Stock Drops As Weak Revenue Outlook Overshadows $600 Million AI Deal

29 April 2026
Cognizant forecast second-quarter revenue below analyst estimates and announced Project Leap, a cost-cutting program focused on workforce reductions. Shares fell $1.67 to $53.45. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $5.41 billion, up 5.8%, and agreed to acquire AI infrastructure firm Astreya for about $600 million.
ON Semiconductor Stock Jumps as Geely and NIO Deals Put 900V EV Chips in Focus

ON Semiconductor Stock Jumps as Geely and NIO Deals Put 900V EV Chips in Focus

29 April 2026
ON Semiconductor shares jumped 8% Wednesday after announcing expanded silicon carbide chip deals with Geely Auto Group and NIO Inc., both focused on 900-volt electric vehicle platforms. The company’s market value reached about $41.2 billion ahead of first-quarter results due May 4. Investors are watching whether new auto-chip wins can offset uneven demand.
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