Today: 30 April 2026

Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens

Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens

Applied Materials rose 1.7% to $306.35 in early New York trading after Susquehanna upgraded the stock to Positive and raised its price target to $400. The move followed analyst Mehdi Hosseini’s report citing stronger wafer fab equipment demand and higher semiconductor capital spending. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 slipped, while other chip equipment stocks saw modest gains.
12 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock edges up as $1 billion Nvidia AI lab plan hits JPM spotlight

Eli Lilly stock edges up as $1 billion Nvidia AI lab plan hits JPM spotlight

Eli Lilly shares rose about 0.7% Monday after announcing a $1 billion, five-year AI drug discovery lab partnership with Nvidia. The Bay Area facility, using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin chips, will open in March with teams from both firms. Investors are watching for updates from CEO David Ricks at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday and Lilly’s earnings call on Feb. 4.
12 January 2026
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Jaguar Health stock swings as Future Pak licensing deal dangles $38 million — here’s what traders see

Jaguar Health stock swings as Future Pak licensing deal dangles $38 million — here’s what traders see

Jaguar Health shares fell about 9% Monday after announcing a U.S. licensing deal with Future Pak for exclusive rights to Mytesi and Canalevia-CA1, potentially worth up to $38 million. The stock traded between $0.94 and $1.45 on heavy volume. Jaguar will receive $18 million upfront and may get up to $20 million more in milestone payments, while shifting its U.S. commercial focus to Future Pak.
12 January 2026
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Moderna stock slides as $1.9 billion sales view fails to calm investors (MRNA)

Moderna stock slides as $1.9 billion sales view fails to calm investors (MRNA)

Moderna shares fell 4% to $32.92 Monday after the company raised its 2025 revenue forecast to $1.9 billion and projected operating expenses of up to $5.2 billion. CFO Jamey Mock said U.S. retail vaccination rates dropped 26% in 2025. The company expects about $8.1 billion in year-end cash, including $600 million from a new loan. Investors remain cautious as pandemic demand fades and late-stage vaccine trial results approach.
12 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock slips after SEC filing details $1 billion stock-and-warrant deal; what to watch next

Ondas (ONDS) stock slips after SEC filing details $1 billion stock-and-warrant deal; what to watch next

Ondas Holdings shares dropped 3.4% to $13.22 early Monday after the company disclosed a $1 billion stock-and-warrant sale expected to close near Jan. 12, with net proceeds of about $959.2 million. The offering includes 19 million shares, pre-funded warrants for 41.79 million shares, and common warrants for 121.58 million shares. Investors await management updates on Jan. 14 and Jan. 16.
12 January 2026
Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 7% as Fed probe headlines push silver to fresh records

Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 7% as Fed probe headlines push silver to fresh records

Spot silver jumped above $85 an ounce Monday, triggering a 6.9% surge in iShares Silver Trust (SLV) to $77.40 on heavy volume. The rally followed news of grand jury subpoenas for Fed Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about central bank independence and weakening the dollar. Traders are watching for Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data and the Fed’s late-January meeting.
12 January 2026
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Gold price smashes $4,600 record and gold stocks jump — here’s what traders watch next

Gold price smashes $4,600 record and gold stocks jump — here’s what traders watch next

Newmont jumped nearly 4% Monday as gold hit a record above $4,600 an ounce amid political unrest and a standoff over Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The dollar index fell 0.4% to 98.84 after Powell disclosed subpoenas tied to his testimony. Gold futures rose 2.1% to $4,596.70, while the SPDR Gold Shares ETF gained 2.4%. Investors are watching U.S. CPI data and the Fed meeting on Jan. 27-28.
12 January 2026
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Vistra stock rises as VST launches secured notes sale to help fund Cogentrix dealIRVING,

Vistra stock rises as VST launches secured notes sale to help fund Cogentrix dealIRVING,

Vistra launched a private sale of senior secured notes maturing in 2031 and 2036 to fund its $4.7 billion acquisition of Cogentrix Energy and repay debt. The notes will be issued by Vistra Operations Company LLC and backed by subsidiary guarantees and collateral. Shares rose about 2.6% to $170.71 in early trading. The company has not disclosed the offering’s size or interest rates.
12 January 2026
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Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix shares rose 0.7% to $90.07 after Paramount Skydance sued Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking more disclosure on Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition deal and hinting at a proxy fight. Paramount’s $30-per-share cash offer expires Jan. 21 unless extended. HSBC initiated Netflix coverage with a Buy rating ahead of its Jan. 20 earnings report. Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell 1.3%.
12 January 2026
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Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Walmart shoppers can now find and buy products directly through Google’s Gemini assistant, following a new integration announced Monday. Google also launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI agents with retailer checkout systems. Walmart shares rose about 2% in early trading, while Alphabet slipped 0.4%. Shopify said its merchants will soon sell through Google’s AI platforms as the rollout expands.
12 January 2026
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Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 after Strategy’s $1.25 billion buy; crypto stocks mixed

Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 after Strategy’s $1.25 billion buy; crypto stocks mixed

Bitcoin rose 0.4% to $91,164 Monday after Strategy disclosed a $1.25 billion purchase of 13,627 bitcoin, bringing its holdings to 687,410. U.S.-listed crypto stocks were mixed in early trading. Traders focused on Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and fallout from DOJ subpoenas of Fed Chair Powell. ETF outflows and dollar moves added to market volatility.
12 January 2026
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Dow Jones ETF drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan and Fed subpoena fight hit banks

Dow Jones ETF drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan and Fed subpoena fight hit banks

The Dow-linked DIA fell about 0.5% Monday morning, pressured by declines in financial stocks after President Trump proposed capping credit-card rates at 10%. Tensions rose as the White House threatened Fed Chair Powell with indictment over Senate testimony, which Powell called a “pretext.” Traders are watching Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and big-bank earnings for further direction.
12 January 2026
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Duolingo stock sinks on CFO exit, new finance chief pay package and early Q4 user update

Duolingo stock sinks on CFO exit, new finance chief pay package and early Q4 user update

Duolingo shares fell about 7% Monday after CFO Matt Skaruppa announced his departure, with board member Gillian Munson set to replace him Feb. 23. The company reported a 30% year-over-year jump in daily active users and bookings at or above the top of its forecast for Q4. Munson’s base salary will be $800,000 plus $14 million in stock units. Skaruppa will stay on as an adviser, earning $32,292 a month.
12 January 2026
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Teva stock jumps after $500 million Royalty Pharma deal as investors eye JPM update

Teva stock jumps after $500 million Royalty Pharma deal as investors eye JPM update

Teva shares rose about 4% to $33.29 after announcing a funding deal with Royalty Pharma worth up to $500 million for its experimental vitiligo drug. An SEC filing previewed Teva’s 2025 outlook, including projected revenue of $16.8–$17.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $4.8–$5.0 billion. Investors await more details at Tuesday’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
12 January 2026
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Moderna (MRNA) stock slips after $1.9B 2025 revenue view and cost cuts — what to watch next

Moderna (MRNA) stock slips after $1.9B 2025 revenue view and cost cuts — what to watch next

Moderna shares fell about 2% to $33.60 early Monday after the company forecast $1.9 billion in 2025 revenue and cut its GAAP operating-expense outlook. CFO James Mock said U.S. retail vaccination rates dropped 26% year-on-year, helping sales hit the low end of forecasts. Moderna expects to end 2025 with about $8.1 billion in cash, including a planned $600 million loan draw. CEO Stéphane Bancel announced a $2 billion annual expense cut for 2025.
12 January 2026
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  • Roper Technologies (ROP) Upgraded to Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buy on Rising Earnings Estimates
    April 30, 2026, 2:43 PM EDT. Roper Technologies (ROP) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) following upward revisions in its earnings per share (EPS) estimates, a key factor influencing stock prices. The Zacks rating evaluates changes in earnings potential by analyzing consensus estimates from sell-side analysts. Rising earnings estimates often lead to higher institutional buying, driving share prices up. This rating signals improving fundamentals, suggesting investors may see upside in Roper's stock. The Zacks Rank system, with a proven track record since 1988, classifies stocks from Strong Buy to Strong Sell based on earnings trends. Roper's positive earnings outlook underpins this upgrade, indicating a potential boost in near-term stock performance.

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Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

30 April 2026
Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel Thursday, a four-year high, as traders reacted to a prolonged Strait of Hormuz shutdown and possible new U.S. military action against Iran. U.S. gasoline rose to $4.300 a gallon, up 27 cents in a week. Washington is seeking partners for a maritime coalition and considering further use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Iran warned of strikes on U.S. positions if attacks resume.
Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Gets Cash and When Checks Arrive

Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Gets Cash and When Checks Arrive

30 April 2026
A federal judge approved Capital One’s $425 million settlement over 360 Savings accounts, setting automatic payments to eligible customers for around July 27 if no appeal is filed. Payments will reflect the extra interest customers would have earned at higher rates, minus fees and costs. The case does not cover credit cards. Customers do not need to file claims unless they opted out of electronic payment.
Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

30 April 2026
Indiana’s average regular gasoline price jumped to $4.417 per gallon Thursday, up 32.5 cents from Wednesday and 72.7 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. Some South Bend and Fort Wayne stations hit $4.99. The spike follows a shutdown at BP’s Whiting refinery and volatile crude prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Indiana’s average now exceeds the national average of $4.300.
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