Today: 30 April 2026

Bank of America stock drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan raises the stakes before earnings

Bank of America stock drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan raises the stakes before earnings

Bank of America shares fell 1.2% to $54.54 in after-hours trading Tuesday as investors weighed a proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The move follows declines across big banks after Donald Trump called for the cap to start Jan. 20. Investors are focused on Bank of America’s net interest income and guidance ahead of quarterly results. U.S. December CPI rose 0.3%, adding pressure to the sector.
Robinhood stock rises after CPI print; traders eye Fed decision and Feb earnings

Robinhood stock rises after CPI print; traders eye Fed decision and Feb earnings

Robinhood shares closed up 2.3% at $120.24 Tuesday, steady after hours, as December CPI held at 2.7% year-on-year. The inflation data kept attention on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting Jan. 27-28 and Robinhood’s earnings set for Feb. 10. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin called the inflation figures “encouraging.” Crypto and retail-trading stocks mostly tracked rate expectations.
Salesforce stock tumbles 7% as AI payoff worries hit software; Slackbot rollout in focus

Salesforce stock tumbles 7% as AI payoff worries hit software; Slackbot rollout in focus

Salesforce shares fell about 7% Tuesday, closing at $241.06 and extending losses after hours amid concerns over AI disruption and pricing models. Oppenheimer’s downgrade of Adobe intensified selling across application software. Salesforce’s drop was its steepest since May 2024, according to Dow Jones data. The company began rolling out a new AI-powered Slackbot to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers.
Bitcoin price jumps above $95,000 after US CPI as Senate crypto bill lands

Bitcoin price jumps above $95,000 after US CPI as Senate crypto bill lands

Bitcoin surged 4.8% to $95,621 Tuesday, with trading volume up 20% to $88.9 billion, as U.S. inflation data showed CPI rising 0.3% in December. U.S. senators unveiled draft crypto legislation expanding CFTC oversight, set for committee debate Thursday. Traders see a 40% chance of a Fed rate cut in April. The Supreme Court will rule Wednesday on tariffs that could trigger $150 billion in refunds.
14 January 2026
Walmart stock pops after hours as Nasdaq-100 add looms and Google Gemini deal keeps traders watching

Walmart stock pops after hours as Nasdaq-100 add looms and Google Gemini deal keeps traders watching

Walmart shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing near $120.36. The company will join the Nasdaq-100 index on Jan. 20, prompting index funds to buy shares. Walmart recently expanded its partnership with Google Gemini and Wing drones to boost its tech profile. The stock outperformed broader U.S. markets, which slipped amid financial sector weakness.
14 January 2026
Exxon Mobil stock climbs after-hours as Venezuela tug-of-war and oil rally grab attention

Exxon Mobil stock climbs after-hours as Venezuela tug-of-war and oil rally grab attention

Exxon Mobil shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, lifted by higher oil prices and renewed interest in Venezuela’s oil sector. Reuters reported Exxon still plans to send a team to Venezuela despite pushback from Donald Trump. Investors are watching for Exxon’s quarterly results and conference call on Jan. 30. Exxon shares closed at $126.54, up $2.49.
Netflix stock edges up after report it may go all-cash on Warner Bros assets

Netflix stock edges up after report it may go all-cash on Warner Bros assets

Netflix shares rose 1% in after-hours trading after reports it may switch to an all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming units, challenging Paramount Skydance’s $30-a-share cash offer. Warner Bros’ board urged shareholders to reject Paramount’s bid, citing higher costs and debt risks. Paramount’s tender offer expires Jan. 21. Warner Bros shares closed up 1.7% at $28.86.
Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps after-hours after $1.25 billion bitcoin buy

Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps after-hours after $1.25 billion bitcoin buy

Strategy Inc (MSTR.O) jumped 6.7% to $172.99 in after-hours trading after disclosing it bought 13,627 bitcoin for $1.25 billion last week, raising its total holdings to 687,410 bitcoin. The company funded the purchases through at-the-market stock sales, netting about $1.25 billion. Bitcoin rose 4.6% to near $95,417 Tuesday. Director Carl J. Rickertsen bought 5,000 shares at an average $155.88 each.
Broadcom stock closes higher as $4.5 billion bond deal tees up debt paydown

Broadcom stock closes higher as $4.5 billion bond deal tees up debt paydown

Broadcom shares rose 0.7% to $354.61 Tuesday after the company announced a $4.5 billion senior notes offering to refinance VMware-related debt. The offering includes $750 million maturing in 2031 and three $1.25 billion tranches due in 2033, 2036, and 2056. Redemptions totaling about $4 billion are scheduled for Jan. 17, Jan. 22, and Feb. 6. Bernstein said AI spending remains steady despite rising competition and rates.
13 January 2026
JPMorgan stock drops after earnings: Apple Card reserve, weak deal fees and what’s next for JPM shares

JPMorgan stock drops after earnings: Apple Card reserve, weak deal fees and what’s next for JPM shares

JPMorgan shares fell 4.2% to $310.90 in after-hours trading after fourth-quarter results showed a $2.2 billion reserve tied to the Apple Card and a 5% drop in investment banking fees. Net income was $13.0 billion, or $4.63 per share. Investors remain wary of possible U.S. credit card rate caps and await peer bank earnings.
Silver price nears $90, lifting SLV stock after-hours as CPI and CME margin shift hit traders

Silver price nears $90, lifting SLV stock after-hours as CPI and CME margin shift hit traders

Silver surged to a new high Tuesday, with spot prices near $86.94 an ounce and SLV up 1.8% after hours. U.S. inflation data and uncertainty over Fed policy fueled demand. CME announced margin rule changes for precious metals. Citi raised its three-month silver target to $100 an ounce, citing supply risks and Fed concerns.
Dow Jones drops nearly 400 points as credit-card cap fears hit banks, Visa and Salesforce drag

Dow Jones drops nearly 400 points as credit-card cap fears hit banks, Visa and Salesforce drag

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 398.21 points, or 0.8%, to 49,191.99 Tuesday, retreating from Monday’s record close. Bank stocks dropped as a proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates raised concerns. JPMorgan reported $5.23 per share in Q4 earnings and set a $2.2 billion provision tied to its new Apple credit-card partnership. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in December, up 2.7% year over year.
13 January 2026

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  • Avalyn Pharma Raises $300M in Nasdaq IPO to Advance Respiratory Drug Pipeline
    April 30, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT. Avalyn Pharma overshot its target with a $300 million initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq under ticker AVLN, exceeding expectations from 11.8 million to 16.6 million shares at $18 each. This funding will support late-stage studies of inhaled versions of approved respiratory drugs, including AP01, an inhaled pirfenidone for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and AP02, an inhaled nintedanib derivative. The company also plans to develop AP03, a combination inhaled therapy. With $138.4 million on hand pre-IPO, Avalyn aims to finance multiple pipeline projects. CEO Lyn Baranowski brings respiratory drug development experience, while the IPO reflects broader biotech trends in reformulating approved medications for improved delivery.

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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock, Woolworths Warning Hit Shares

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock, Woolworths Warning Hit Shares

30 April 2026
Australian shares fell for an eighth straight session Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.24% at 8,665.8 as miners and consumer staples dropped. The decline followed data showing annual inflation rose to 4.6% in March, above the Reserve Bank’s target. Woolworths shares slid up to 9.8% after warning on earnings. Oil prices hit a four-year high, lifting energy stocks 1.4%.
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