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IBM stock price slides 6.5% as AI disruption jitters hit software — what investors watch next

IBM stock price slides 6.5% as AI disruption jitters hit software — what investors watch next

IBM shares fell 6.5% to $272.81 Wednesday, the biggest drop on the Dow, before edging up 0.2% after hours. The decline followed a strong U.S. jobs report that dampened hopes for quick Fed rate cuts and hit software stocks amid fresh AI disruption concerns. IBM had just announced a new FlashSystem storage lineup using AI agents. Confluent, which IBM is acquiring for $11 billion, reported 21% revenue growth.
Becton Dickinson stock jumps 5% as BDX rebounds from forecast reset

Becton Dickinson stock jumps 5% as BDX rebounds from forecast reset

Becton, Dickinson and Company shares jumped 5.2% to $180.62 in after-hours trading Wednesday after cutting its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast following the Waters deal. First-quarter revenue reached $5.25 billion, with adjusted EPS at $2.91. Trading volume nearly tripled its 50-day average. Investors remain focused on margins amid China pricing pressure, tariffs, and the Alaris pump cycle.
11 February 2026
Vertiv stock jumps 24% after earnings as VRT flags record orders and upbeat 2026 view

Vertiv stock jumps 24% after earnings as VRT flags record orders and upbeat 2026 view

Vertiv shares surged 24% to $248.51 in after-hours trading after reporting a 23% jump in Q4 sales to $2.88 billion and a 252% surge in organic orders. The company’s backlog reached $15 billion, fueled by data center demand, and Vertiv raised its 2026 forecast above analyst expectations. Investors are watching if the order pace holds into the March quarter.
Kyndryl stock price rebounds again after SEC-linked review shock; what’s next for KD shares

Kyndryl stock price rebounds again after SEC-linked review shock; what’s next for KD shares

Kyndryl shares jumped 9% to $12.12 in after-hours trading Wednesday, rebounding after a 55% plunge earlier this week. The company delayed its quarterly filing as its audit committee reviews cash management and internal controls, warning of “material weaknesses.” CFO David Wyshner and general counsel Edward Sebold have exited. Kyndryl cut its 2026 revenue and cash flow outlook.
11 February 2026
Omnicom stock drops 5% after hours as PR shake-up lands ahead of Feb. 18 earnings

Omnicom stock drops 5% after hours as PR shake-up lands ahead of Feb. 18 earnings

Omnicom shares fell 5.1% to $69.32 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company began consolidating its public relations agencies. The moves come ahead of fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results set for Feb. 18, with a conference call scheduled at 4:30 p.m. ET. Rival WPP dropped 4.6% and Stagwell slipped 2%, while the broader market was little changed.
GE Vernova stock jumps 4% to $823 as a 2030 turbine-slot deal fuels the run

GE Vernova stock jumps 4% to $823 as a 2030 turbine-slot deal fuels the run

GE Vernova shares climbed 4.1% to $823.67 Wednesday after Maxim Power reserved a 7HA.02 gas turbine slot for 2030 delivery, requiring a deposit in 2026. The agreement covers Maxim’s 400-megawatt Prairie Lights project in Alberta. Trading volume reached 2.7 million shares. Investors now await GE Vernova’s April 22 earnings webcast for updates on orders and margins.
Salesforce stock slides after-hours as layoffs report and Cimulate AI deal sharpen focus

Salesforce stock slides after-hours as layoffs report and Cimulate AI deal sharpen focus

Salesforce shares dropped 4.4% to $185 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following reports of job cuts and skepticism over its AI tools’ impact on growth and costs. The company confirmed a deal to acquire Cimulate, an AI product discovery firm, aiming to boost its Agentforce Commerce platform. Wall Street ended flat as strong jobs data dampened hopes for Fed rate cuts. Salesforce declined to comment on the reported layoffs.
Mondelez stock price rises as cocoa slides to two-year low — CPI and CAGNY next for MDLZ

Mondelez stock price rises as cocoa slides to two-year low — CPI and CAGNY next for MDLZ

Mondelez shares rose 1.3% to $61.46 Wednesday afternoon, tracking gains in consumer staples as cocoa futures hit two-year lows after a sharp selloff. Cocoa settled near $3,978 a ton Tuesday amid rising inventories in West Africa. Mondelez said it has already locked in cocoa for 2026 at higher prices, limiting immediate margin relief. Traders await Friday’s U.S. CPI and Mondelez’s Feb. 17 CAGNY appearance for further signals.
Cisco stock slips ahead of earnings as new AI chip targets Nvidia, Broadcom

Cisco stock slips ahead of earnings as new AI chip targets Nvidia, Broadcom

Cisco shares fell 0.6% to $85.79 Wednesday afternoon ahead of quarterly results due after the close. The company on Tuesday launched its Silicon One G300 AI networking chip, targeting data center demand and competition from Broadcom and Nvidia. Investors are focused on Cisco’s guidance for AI-driven networking sales after the stock hit a 52-week high. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of $1.02 per share on $15.1 billion revenue.
Verizon stock jumps 2% — T-Mobile’s outlook and a Feb. 24 date investors are watching

Verizon stock jumps 2% — T-Mobile’s outlook and a Feb. 24 date investors are watching

Verizon shares rose 2.4% to $48.54 by mid-afternoon Wednesday, following gains in AT&T and T-Mobile. T-Mobile lifted its 2027 outlook and said it will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber additions, drawing analyst criticism. Verizon’s climb follows a strong profit forecast and a $25 billion buyback plan. Senate scrutiny over phone record disclosures added pressure to the sector.
11 February 2026
Marsh stock price (MRSH) dips as bond-sale filing lands and AI fears linger

Marsh stock price (MRSH) dips as bond-sale filing lands and AI fears linger

Marsh & McLennan shares fell 0.71% to $174.09 by 2:39 p.m. EST Wednesday, following sector declines triggered by AI-driven insurance tools. The company filed for a new senior notes offering, with details pending, and registered up to 9 million shares for its stock award plan. Trading volume reached about 3 million shares. Marsh trades on the NYSE under ticker MRSH.
Northrop Grumman stock slips in afternoon trade as Poland ammo deal, CEO sale filing stay in focus

Northrop Grumman stock slips in afternoon trade as Poland ammo deal, CEO sale filing stay in focus

Northrop Grumman shares fell 0.6% to $680.68 Wednesday afternoon, extending a three-day slide and trading about 4% below last week’s 52-week high. The drop follows a Poland ammunition production framework and a CEO share sale disclosure. Investors await management comments at a Citi conference on Feb. 18 and the Feb. 23 dividend record date.

Stock Market Today

  • The Boeing Company (BA) Hiring Surge Signals Long-Term Growth Potential
    April 27, 2026, 11:12 AM EDT. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is ramping up production with the fastest hiring pace since early 2024, adding 100 to 140 factory workers weekly. This expansion addresses retirements and supports new programs, including the 737 MAX North Line and the upcoming 777X jet certification. Boeing's workforce in the Pacific Northwest now exceeds 34,000, reflecting increased production demands. Operating across Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, and Global Services, Boeing remains a major aerospace manufacturer. However, some investors see higher potential in AI stocks, noting better upside and lower risk. Nevertheless, Boeing's production boost highlights its long-term investment appeal amid sector challenges.

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Walmart Stock Gets a Fresh Jolt as China Growth and One-Hour Delivery Put Amazon, Costco on Notice

Walmart Stock Gets a Fresh Jolt as China Growth and One-Hour Delivery Put Amazon, Costco on Notice

27 April 2026
Walmart shares hovered near $129 Monday, keeping its market value above $1 trillion as investors watched growth in China and new Sam’s Club delivery options. Sam’s Club fulfilled nearly 65,000 one-hour Express orders since April 2 across 600 clubs. Walmart China’s Q4 net sales rose 19.3% to $6.1 billion, with e-commerce accounting for over half. New Sam’s Clubs opened in Jiangsu, with more set for Shandong and Liaoning.
Alphabet Stock Faces $185 Billion AI Test as Earnings Put Google Cloud in Focus

Alphabet Stock Faces $185 Billion AI Test as Earnings Put Google Cloud in Focus

27 April 2026
Alphabet will report first-quarter results after markets close Wednesday, with options pricing suggesting a possible 5% stock move by week’s end. Visible Alpha estimates revenue at $106.97 billion, up 19% from a year ago, and earnings per share at $2.73, down 3 cents. Investors are watching if heavy AI and data-center spending is driving growth in Google Cloud and Search.
Geely’s 6.5 Million-Car Plan Puts China’s BYD Rivalry On A Global Fast Track

Geely’s 6.5 Million-Car Plan Puts China’s BYD Rivalry On A Global Fast Track

27 April 2026
Geely sold 709,358 vehicles in Q1 2026, its highest ever for the period, with exports up 126% to 203,024 units. China’s EV exports reached $21 billion in Q1, up from $12 billion a year earlier, after the Iran war disrupted oil flows. Geely aims to sell over 6.5 million vehicles annually by 2030, with three-quarters as new energy vehicles. BYD’s domestic sales have fallen for seven months as rivals gain ground.
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