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Illumina (ILMN) stock slides 10% after 2026 outlook puts China, research demand back in focus

Illumina (ILMN) stock slides 10% after 2026 outlook puts China, research demand back in focus

Illumina shares dropped 10.3% to $119.91 after the company forecast 2026 revenue of $4.5–$4.6 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $5.05–$5.20. Management cited progress in China but said approvals are still needed for instrument sales. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5% to $1.16 billion, with ex-China revenue up 8%. The company expects 2026 organic revenue growth of 2–4% excluding China.
Biotech Breakthrough: GRAIL (GRAL) Stock Surges on New Cancer-Detection Data

Biotech Breakthrough: GRAIL (GRAL) Stock Surges on New Cancer-Detection Data

GRAL shares surged to $69.14 intraday on Oct 3, up nearly 6.8% and about 248% year-to-date. Market cap reached $2.3–2.5 billion, a 472% jump since mid-2024, despite ongoing losses and negative EPS. Wall Street consensus remains “Hold” with a $31.50 average price target, far below current levels. Investors await new PATHFINDER 2 trial data at ESMO Congress later this month.
Top 100 Global Biotechnology Companies Revolutionizing Science and Health

Top 100 Global Biotechnology Companies Revolutionizing Science and Health

Pfizer and BioNTech co-developed Comirnaty, the first FDA-approved mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Roche leads in oncology and diagnostics, while Moderna advanced mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases. Illumina dominates DNA sequencing, and CRISPR Therapeutics develops gene-editing therapies for sickle cell disease.

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  • Robinhood Shares Fall 11% on Q1 Earnings Miss; Webull and Coinbase Also Decline
    April 29, 2026, 11:23 AM EDT. Robinhood (HOOD) shares dropped 11% after Q1 2026 revenue of $1.07 billion missed estimates by $70 million and crypto transaction revenue plunged 47% year-over-year. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.38 fell short by 10%, sparking investor selloff. Management raised 2026 operating expense guidance, signaling margin pressures ahead. Webull (BULL) and Coinbase (COIN) shares fell 5% and 8%, respectively, on collateral damage despite no direct connection to Robinhood's results. Coinbase reported record institutional derivatives revenue last quarter, raising questions about shifting retail crypto activity. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic despite setbacks for Robinhood, as the broader market reacts to crypto revenue declines and heightened expenses.

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Alphabet Earnings Today: The $185 Billion AI Question Hanging Over Google’s Stock

Alphabet Earnings Today: The $185 Billion AI Question Hanging Over Google’s Stock

29 April 2026
Alphabet will report first-quarter results after U.S. markets close Wednesday, with an earnings call set for 4:30 p.m. EDT. Shares traded near record highs Tuesday, with GOOG at $351.86 and GOOGL at $354.05. Analysts expect revenue of about $107 billion, up 19%, but see earnings per share falling to $2.63 due to a prior-year investment gain. Investors are focused on Gemini AI and cloud growth amid a planned $175–185 billion capex for 2026.
Vertiv Just Bought A Liquid-Cooling Specialist As AI Data Centers Turn Up The Heat

Vertiv Just Bought A Liquid-Cooling Specialist As AI Data Centers Turn Up The Heat

29 April 2026
Vertiv Holdings Co acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, a Texas-based liquid-cooling specialist, to boost its AI and high-performance computing data center offerings. Vertiv shares rose 0.6% to $307.00, valuing the company at about $119.9 billion. Deal terms were not disclosed. The move follows a 30% jump in Vertiv’s first-quarter net sales and an increased 2026 earnings forecast.
NIO Stock Jumps After Onvo L80 Debut: New SUV Puts China EV Maker Back in the Fight

NIO Stock Jumps After Onvo L80 Debut: New SUV Puts China EV Maker Back in the Fight

29 April 2026
NIO’s Hong Kong shares rose 8.7% after its Onvo unit began pre-sales for the L80 large electric SUV, starting at 245,800 yuan or 159,800 yuan with battery leasing. The launch follows NIO’s first quarterly net profit and aims at boosting volume in China’s crowded EV market. Test drives begin May 1, with the official launch set for May 15.
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