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LPL Financial (LPLA) stock steadies premarket after 8% drop on Altruist AI tax-planning shock

LPL Financial (LPLA) stock steadies premarket after 8% drop on Altruist AI tax-planning shock

LPL Financial shares hovered near $360.60 in premarket trading Wednesday after plunging 8.3% Tuesday, as Altruist’s new AI tax-planning tool triggered a selloff in brokerage stocks. Raymond James, Charles Schwab, and Ameriprise also dropped sharply. Traders are watching for further declines. Altruist’s Hazel platform can now automate personalized tax strategies for advisers.
Charles Schwab stock price sinks about 7.5% as Altruist’s Hazel AI tax tool spooks brokers

Charles Schwab stock price sinks about 7.5% as Altruist’s Hazel AI tax tool spooks brokers

Charles Schwab shares fell 7.5% to $99.25 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following a broader selloff in brokerage stocks after Altruist launched AI-powered tax-planning tools. LPL Financial dropped 8.2%, Raymond James 8.8%, and Morgan Stanley 2.5%. Altruist’s Hazel platform can read tax documents and generate personalized strategies in minutes. Investors await Schwab’s January activity report, due Feb. 13.

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  • Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) Sees $188M Inflows, Shell, HSBC, Novartis Impacted
    April 29, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT. The Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) experienced a significant $188.1 million inflow, marking a 2.2% rise in outstanding units week over week. Key underlying holdings include Shell plc (SHEL), which dipped 0.9%, HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) up 0.7%, and Novartis (NVS) gaining 0.2%. AVDE's share price stands near its 52-week high at $76.43, close to the peak of $76.79, with a 52-week low at $58.56. The ETF creation process, involving issuance of new units, drives the purchase of underlying assets, affecting component stocks. Monitoring changes in ETF units offers insight into market demand and potential stock movements within funds.

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ON Semiconductor Stock Jumps as Geely and NIO Deals Put 900V EV Chips in Focus

ON Semiconductor Stock Jumps as Geely and NIO Deals Put 900V EV Chips in Focus

29 April 2026
ON Semiconductor shares jumped 8% Wednesday after announcing expanded silicon carbide chip deals with Geely Auto Group and NIO Inc., both focused on 900-volt electric vehicle platforms. The company’s market value reached about $41.2 billion ahead of first-quarter results due May 4. Investors are watching whether new auto-chip wins can offset uneven demand.
NXP Stock Jumps 25% as Auto Chip Rebound Powers a Forecast Beat

NXP Stock Jumps 25% as Auto Chip Rebound Powers a Forecast Beat

29 April 2026
NXP Semiconductors shares jumped up to 25% Wednesday after the company forecast second-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations. First-quarter revenue rose 12% to $3.18 billion, with automotive sales up 6% and industrial and IoT revenue up 24%. NXP guided Q2 revenue to $3.35–$3.55 billion and adjusted earnings to $3.29–$3.72 per share. Data-center-related revenue is projected to surpass $500 million in 2026.
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.
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