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Best Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Earnings Stocks Wall Street Is Watching Before the Fed Decision

Best Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Earnings Stocks Wall Street Is Watching Before the Fed Decision

Seagate shares jumped 16% in extended trading after forecasting fourth-quarter revenue above estimates and reporting strong third-quarter results. HSBC upgraded U.S. equities to “overweight” following robust earnings, with 84% of reporting companies beating Wall Street forecasts. Bloom Energy raised its 2026 outlook after posting a 130% revenue jump. Coca-Cola lifted its annual profit forecast after beating expectations.
29 April 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

Indian shares fell sharply Friday, with the Sensex down over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 slipping below 23,900 as oil prices climbed and technology stocks weakened. Brent crude rose to $106 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. J.P. Morgan and HSBC downgraded Indian equities, citing high valuations and earnings risks. The rupee’s real effective exchange rate hit its lowest in more than a decade.
24 April 2026
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Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Indian stocks fell Thursday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,207.25 and Sensex at 77,799.23 by early afternoon, as Brent crude stayed above $100 and HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight.” The rupee dropped to a three-week low past 94 per dollar. Foreign investors have pulled $4.3 billion from Indian shares in April. Pharma shares rose, but financials and automakers led declines.
23 April 2026
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Figma Stock Slides as Anthropic’s Claude Design Deepens Valuation Debate, Adobe Faces AI Scrutiny

Figma Stock Slides as Anthropic’s Claude Design Deepens Valuation Debate, Adobe Faces AI Scrutiny

Janet Yellen accused Donald Trump of undermining Federal Reserve independence, warning of unprecedented threats as Kevin Warsh heads into a contentious Senate confirmation. Trump vowed to fire Jerome Powell if he remains after his term ends May 15. Warsh’s nomination faces opposition from both parties, including ethics concerns over his financial disclosures. Bitcoin rose 4.5% to $77,447 amid broader market relief after Iran signaled the Strait of Hormuz would stay open.
17 April 2026
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HSBC Holdings Plc Executive Share Sale Puts Rally, Buyback Pause in Focus

HSBC Holdings Plc Executive Share Sale Puts Rally, Buyback Pause in Focus

HSBC Asia and Middle East co-CEO Surendra Rosha sold 308,400 shares for HK$43.2 million in Hong Kong on March 3, a filing showed. HSBC stock rose HK$1.30 to HK$135.20 in Hong Kong Friday. The bank reported 2025 pretax profit down 7% to $29.9 billion but beat consensus by $1 billion. HSBC will delay new buybacks until its core capital ratio recovers from the Hang Seng Bank take-private.
6 March 2026
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HSBC share price slips again as oil shock keeps UK banks in focus

HSBC share price slips again as oil shock keeps UK banks in focus

HSBC shares fell 1.0% to 1,249.6 pence in early London trading Wednesday, after dropping 5.2% Tuesday amid concerns over Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. UK bank stocks have tracked a global selloff this week as traders scale back expectations for near-term Bank of England rate cuts. HSBC shares will trade ex-dividend on March 12 in London, Hong Kong, and Bermuda.
4 March 2026
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HSBC share price drops again as oil shock hits banks — what investors watch next

HSBC share price drops again as oil shock hits banks — what investors watch next

HSBC shares fell 2.5% to 1,299 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending last week’s slide as Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and clouded interest rate outlooks. Barclays and Lloyds also dropped, reflecting a wider selloff in UK banks. HSBC disclosed two senior executives sold shares in late February. Investors are watching HSBC’s March 12 ex-dividend date and the Bank of England’s March 19 decision.
3 March 2026
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HSBC share price steadies near highs as investors weigh new targets and Singapore sale talk

HSBC share price steadies near highs as investors weigh new targets and Singapore sale talk

HSBC shares rose 0.4% to 1,404 pence in early London trade Friday, staying near recent highs after annual results. The bank reported 2025 pretax profit of $29.9 billion, down 7% after one-off charges, and approved a fourth interim dividend of $0.45 per share. HSBC has started a sale process for its Singapore life insurance manufacturing unit, seeking a valuation above $1 billion.
27 February 2026
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HSBC Buybacks Put on Ice Until Capital Recovers After Hang Seng Deal

HSBC Buybacks Put on Ice Until Capital Recovers After Hang Seng Deal

HSBC will not launch new share buybacks until its core capital ratio returns to its 14–14.5% target, after the Hang Seng Bank privatisation cut it below that range in January. The bank reported 2025 pretax profit of $29.9 billion, down 7% after one-off charges but ahead of forecasts. HSBC shares rose as much as 4.1% in Hong Kong after the results. Management raised its profitability targets through 2028.
25 February 2026
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HSBC share price holds near 1,290p as results loom — what traders are watching

HSBC share price holds near 1,290p as results loom — what traders are watching

HSBC’s London shares were flat at 1,290p early Monday, while Hong Kong shares rose 1% and New York ADRs closed up 1.5%. The bank will release 2025 annual results Wednesday at 4 a.m. GMT, with a board committee meeting the same day to consider a fourth interim dividend. The payout, if approved, would go to shareholders of record on March 13. Markets are watching U.S. trade policy moves after Trump imposed a new 15% tariff.
23 February 2026
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Week ahead: FTSE 100 record close puts HSBC and LSE Group earnings in the spotlight

Week ahead: FTSE 100 record close puts HSBC and LSE Group earnings in the spotlight

The FTSE 100 closed Friday up 0.56% at a record 10,686.89, buoyed by a U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling and strong UK retail sales data. HSBC, Standard Chartered, and London Stock Exchange Group report earnings next week. Retail sales volumes rose 1.8% in January, while the S&P Global UK composite PMI hit 53.9 in February. Defense stocks gained as Middle East tensions persisted.
22 February 2026
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HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

The UK Treasury selected HSBC’s Orion platform to run a pilot issuance of tokenised UK government bonds, with law firm Ashurst as legal adviser. HSBC shares closed at 1,305.4p on Wednesday, little changed ahead of the London open. The government has not set an issuance date for the pilot. HSBC will release its annual results and consider a dividend on Feb. 25.
12 February 2026
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HSBC stock price today: HSBA.L edges up as UK banks pivot to wealth fees before Feb. 25 results

HSBC stock price today: HSBA.L edges up as UK banks pivot to wealth fees before Feb. 25 results

HSBC shares rose 0.4% to around 1,312 pence in London by 10:38 GMT as investors awaited annual results due Feb. 25. NatWest’s £2.7 billion deal to buy Evelyn Partners renewed focus on wealth management fees. UK gilt yields climbed amid political uncertainty after the resignation of Prime Minister Starmer’s top aide. HSBC traded between 1,308 and 1,316.8 pence after closing at 1,305.8 on Friday.
9 February 2026
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    April 29, 2026, 10:14 PM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) secured a significant new customer, marking a key development for investors. The stock traded up 1.19% on April 27, 2026, reflecting positive market sentiment. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA, and The Motley Fool hold positions in Microsoft, signaling strong confidence in the company's growth. Tatevosian's affiliation with The Motley Fool includes potential compensation for subscriber referrals, though his views remain independent. This customer acquisition highlights Microsoft's ongoing expansion and potential for stock appreciation, making it a noteworthy event for shareholders.

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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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