Today: 30 April 2026

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

Commonwealth Bank shares closed 0.52% higher at A$154.30 Friday, ending a strong week for Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 hit an 11-week high. CBA and Macquarie hiked fixed mortgage rates, drawing investor focus to the RBA’s February 3 cash-rate decision and CBA’s half-year results on February 11. Australia’s 10-year bond yield rose to 4.71% this week.
Transport Canada warns of fire risk as Ford recall hits 332,000 vehicles in Canada — here’s what’s affected

Transport Canada warns of fire risk as Ford recall hits 332,000 vehicles in Canada — here’s what’s affected

Transport Canada has recalled 332,410 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a defect in plug-in engine block heaters that may leak coolant and cause a short circuit. Owners are told to stop using the heaters until dealers install replacements. The recalls cover models from 2013 to 2024, including Escape, Focus, Explorer, Ranger, Bronco, Maverick, MKC, and Corsair. Ford will notify owners and provide repairs at dealerships.
18 January 2026
Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Northern Star Resources closed Friday at A$26.83, down 1%. The miner will report December-quarter results on Jan. 22 after lowering its annual gold sales forecast due to equipment failures. Gold prices slipped 0.5% to $4,592.29 an ounce after hitting a record earlier in the week. Investors await updated cost guidance and mine performance details.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.01.2026

The BSE Sensex rose 187.64 points to close at 83,570.35 and the NSE Nifty gained 28.75 points to end at 25,694.35 on January 18, trimming earlier gains as Asian markets fell. GIFT Nifty futures signal a weak start for the next session. Foreign investors sold shares worth Rs 4,346 crore, while domestic investors bought Rs 3,935 crore. Markets reacted to U.S. tariff threats and global trade concerns.
18 January 2026
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

Lumen Technologies shares closed at $8.45 Friday, about 20% above Simply Wall St’s fair value estimate of $7.23. Bank of America kept a sell rating and raised its target to $7, while a separate forecast model projects $5.62 by end-2026. The stock fell 2.3% on the day. Lumen recently agreed to sell its consumer fiber business to AT&T for $5.75 billion.
FuboTV stock gets “top marks” in Q3 earnings screen — but FUBO is still stuck near $2.70

FuboTV stock gets “top marks” in Q3 earnings screen — but FUBO is still stuck near $2.70

FuboTV shares closed at $2.67 Friday after StockStory named it the top media stock for Q3, citing forecast beats. Shares remain down 29% since results, with investors watching February’s $4.5 million convertible note maturity. Fubo repurchased $140.2 million of notes at full value, funded by a $145 million loan tied to its Hulu + Live TV deal.
Alibaba stock falls after 111% surge as BABA valuation calls clash

Alibaba stock falls after 111% surge as BABA valuation calls clash

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.24% Friday to $165.40, with 18.6 million shares traded. The stock sits about 14.5% below its 52-week high and has a market cap near $397.2 billion. Analyst price targets vary widely, with estimates ranging from $83.38 to $281.17 per share. Heavy spending on subsidies for quick commerce has pressured earnings despite accelerating cloud revenue growth.
18 January 2026
Technoprobe stock hits the top of its range — what to watch when Milan reopens

Technoprobe stock hits the top of its range — what to watch when Milan reopens

Technoprobe SpA shares closed up 2.6% at 15.55 euros in Milan Friday, touching a 52-week high of 15.62. The chip-testing firm has surged about 20% since January 2, lifted by a rally and optimism over chip sector investment. Broader European markets eased, with analysts citing caution after a strong start to the year. Technoprobe’s board will review 2025 financials on March 18.
18 January 2026
Rockchip Electronics stock: China margin curbs and GDP data loom after Friday close

Rockchip Electronics stock: China margin curbs and GDP data loom after Friday close

Rockchip Electronics A-shares closed Friday up 0.42% at 192.50 yuan, with turnover reaching 19.49 billion yuan. China’s securities regulator will raise minimum margin requirements for new loans to 100% starting Jan. 19. Traders are watching for Monday’s national economic data and developments in the AI-chip sector. Mainland markets remain closed Sunday.

Stock Market Today

  • Investors Favor Google's AI Spending Over Meta Despite Both Raising Capex Guidance
    April 29, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT. Alphabet and Meta both reported strong first-quarter earnings, raising capital expenditure (capex) forecasts to fuel AI infrastructure. Alphabet's shares jumped 7% post-earnings, while Meta's dropped 7%, reflecting investor trust in Google's AI strategy. Alphabet's cloud division grew 63%, bolstering revenue by 20%, with a capex guidance raised to $180-$190 billion through 2026. Meta increased its capex forecast to $125-$145 billion, citing component costs and data center investments. Wall Street favors Alphabet's cloud-driven AI growth, contrasting with skepticism over Meta's AI investments tied primarily to advertising. Alphabet's stock is up 118% over the past year compared to Meta's 21%, underscoring the market's preference for sustainable AI revenue models.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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