Today: 1 May 2026

Apple Card switches banks: JPMorgan replaces Goldman in a two-year handoff

Apple Card switches banks: JPMorgan replaces Goldman in a two-year handoff

JPMorgan Chase will take over as issuer of Apple Card from Goldman Sachs in a transition set to last about 24 months. JPMorgan expects a $2.2 billion provision for credit losses tied to the deal, while Goldman projects a $0.46 boost to fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per share. Apple says card perks and Mastercard access will continue during the handover. Card balances of over $20 billion will move to JPMorgan’s platform.
10 January 2026
Haleon PLC stock slides on operating model shake-up as investors look to Feb. 25 results

Haleon PLC stock slides on operating model shake-up as investors look to Feb. 25 results

Haleon shares fell 1.18% to 367.50p Friday after announcing a major operating overhaul, splitting its EMEA and Latin America regions and creating a standalone India Subcontinent unit. New senior roles include Filippo Lanzi as Chief Growth Officer and Björn Timelin as Chief Transformation Officer. The changes are set for mid-2026. Haleon’s market value stands at about £32.7 billion.
10 January 2026
London Stock Exchange Group stock rises as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb results

London Stock Exchange Group stock rises as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb results

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 1.1% to 8,952 pence Friday as the company continued its buyback, purchasing over 230,000 shares across two days for cancellation. The FTSE 100 closed at a record high, helped by U.S. jobs data and expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. LSEG’s buyback program, capped at £1 billion, is set to end by Feb. 25. Traders await U.S. inflation data Tuesday and LSEG results Feb. 26.
Dow and S&P 500 hit fresh record closes as chip rally shrugs off tariff noise

Dow and S&P 500 hit fresh record closes as chip rally shrugs off tariff noise

U.S. stocks closed at record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 finishing up 0.65% and the Dow up 0.48%, led by gains in chipmakers. The PHLX semiconductor index jumped 2.7% to a record after Meta agreed to buy power from Vistra’s nuclear plants. Investors trimmed bets on near-term Fed rate cuts after December payrolls rose by 50,000 and unemployment dipped to 4.4%. Markets watched for a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.
Prudential plc stock: buyback filings and JPMorgan target lift keep shares in play before Monday

Prudential plc stock: buyback filings and JPMorgan target lift keep shares in play before Monday

Prudential repurchased 331,277 shares at 1,160.85 pence each as part of its $1.2 billion buyback program, reducing shares outstanding to 2.55 billion. JPMorgan raised its target price to 1,500 pence and kept an overweight rating. Shares closed Friday at 1,160.5 pence, down 1.5% for the week. Investors await inflation data and Prudential’s March 19 results.
10 January 2026
Barclays stock: €1bn bond redemption and buyback set up a key February test

Barclays stock: €1bn bond redemption and buyback set up a key February test

Barclays will redeem €1 billion in senior callable notes, with payment set for Feb. 2 and delisting to follow. Shares closed Friday at 484.9p, up 0.04%. UK GDP and labor data due Jan. 15 and Jan. 20 may influence the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 rate decision and Barclays’ Feb. 10 earnings. The FCA’s proposed £11 billion motor finance redress scheme has prompted lenders to increase provisions.
10 January 2026
National Grid share price holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike as Storm Goretti hits power networks

National Grid share price holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike as Storm Goretti hits power networks

National Grid shares closed up 0.8% at 1,192.5p on Friday, near their 52-week high, after Barclays raised its target price to 1,400p. Storm Goretti caused power outages across Britain, with most supply now restored. Ofgem’s regulatory decisions and storm recovery costs remain in focus. Senior managers made small share purchases under the company’s employee plan.

Stock Market Today

  • Reliance Industries Posts Strong Earnings Amid Share Dilution and One-Off Gains
    May 1, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT. Reliance Industries Limited posted robust profits, with a 16% net income increase over 12 months. However, the company's shares increased by 6.5%, diluting earnings per share (EPS), which also rose 16%. This dilution may limit shareholder value despite profit growth. Unusual items contributed ₹89 billion to last year's net profit, raising concerns about sustainability as such gains often do not recur. Analysts and investors should monitor EPS trends closely, as persistent profit gains without EPS growth might not translate into long-term share price appreciation. The firm's earnings growth annualized at 22% over three years, but caution remains on future results due to one-off profit boosts.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 2:04 AM EDT Reliance Industries Posts Strong Earnings Amid Share Dilution and One-Off Gains May 1, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT. Reliance Industries Limited posted robust profits, with a 16% net income increase over 12 months. However, the company's shares increased by 6.5%, diluting earnings per share (EPS), which also rose 16%. This dilution may limit shareholder value despite profit growth. Unusual items contributed ₹89 billion to last year's net profit, raising concerns about sustainability as such gains often do not recur. Analysts and investors should monitor EPS trends
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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