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Wells Fargo stock today: WFC ends 2025 lower as traders eye rates, funding markets and Jan. 14 earnings

Wells Fargo stock today: WFC ends 2025 lower as traders eye rates, funding markets and Jan. 14 earnings

Wells Fargo shares closed down 1.18% at $93.20 in the final trading session of the year, marking a fourth straight decline. Trading volume was light, and the stock ended about 2.8% below its Dec. 24 high. Treasury yields rose after a drop in jobless claims, while banks borrowed a record $74.6 billion from the Fed’s repo facility. Wells Fargo’s fourth-quarter earnings are due Jan. 14.
KLA stock today: KLAC ends 2025 with a slide as chip-tool names cool; earnings next in focus

KLA stock today: KLAC ends 2025 with a slide as chip-tool names cool; earnings next in focus

KLA Corp shares fell 2.3% to $1,215.08 at Wednesday’s close, underperforming chip-equipment peers Applied Materials and Lam Research. The stock sits 5.6% below its Dec. 26 high after three straight declines. Investors await KLA’s Jan. 29 earnings report and early January U.S. economic data for direction. Markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
Big Tech stocks 2026 forecast: Nvidia’s China chip rush sets the first test for AI leaders

Big Tech stocks 2026 forecast: Nvidia’s China chip rush sets the first test for AI leaders

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase H200 AI chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, sources told Reuters. The H200 is priced at about $27,000 per chip, with modules costing around 1.5 million yuan. New U.S. and China actions on chip equipment have added uncertainty to supply and pricing. Investors are watching for signs that AI spending will boost earnings after a strong 2025 market rally.
ASX 200 forecast for 2026: Rate-hike bets return as strategists split on Australia stocks

ASX 200 forecast for 2026: Rate-hike bets return as strategists split on Australia stocks

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 2025 more than 4% below its October record after investors shifted to expecting rate hikes. The index returned 6.8% for the year, with resources surging and technology slumping. Two major banks now anticipate a rate increase at the central bank’s February meeting. Forecasters remain split on whether 2026 brings steady gains or more sharp sector swings.
AI Stocks 2026 Forecast: Nvidia’s China Chip Rush Meets a Tougher Wall Street Test

AI Stocks 2026 Forecast: Nvidia’s China Chip Rush Meets a Tougher Wall Street Test

Nvidia has asked TSMC to boost H200 AI chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, sources told Reuters. Beijing has not yet approved shipments despite recent U.S. export clearance with a 25% fee. Samsung and SK Hynix report AI memory chip orders exceed capacity, according to the Financial Times. Investors remain focused on AI spending, earnings, and U.S.-China policy shifts.
Applied Materials stock dips as new U.S. export licenses and China’s 50% tool rule reset focus for AMAT

Applied Materials stock dips as new U.S. export licenses and China’s 50% tool rule reset focus for AMAT

Applied Materials closed down 1.15% at $256.99, extending a two-day slide after a prior rally. The U.S. granted Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC annual licenses to import chipmaking tools to China, while China now requires at least half of new plant equipment to be domestically made. Lam Research and KLA also fell in the last session. Markets are watching for policy shifts that could affect orders for U.S. suppliers.
CrowdStrike stock slides after-hours as Wedbush keeps CRWD on its top AI picks list

CrowdStrike stock slides after-hours as Wedbush keeps CRWD on its top AI picks list

CrowdStrike shares last traded at $468.76, down 1.5% after the New Year’s holiday market closure. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush reiterated a $600 price target, citing AI-driven security demand. Sector peers Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet also fell. Investors await early January U.S. economic data and CrowdStrike’s next results for updates on subscription growth.
MrBeast tops 2025 richest YouTubers list as Tanmay Bhat’s Moonshot reshapes Indian ads

MrBeast tops 2025 richest YouTubers list as Tanmay Bhat’s Moonshot reshapes Indian ads

Tanmay Bhat’s agency Moonshot gained prominence in 2025 with campaigns for brands like CRED and Disney+ Hotstar, according to Storyboard18. Bhat’s Instagram following reached 2.1 million, with YouTube subscribers at 5.3 million. The Times of India ranked MrBeast as the richest YouTuber, estimating his net worth at $1 billion from RichestTuber data. Figures cited remain unverified.
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2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

The S&P 500 closed 2025 at 6,845.50, up 16.39% for the year, as Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market value. Strategists say 2026 gains depend on profit growth broadening beyond megacap tech and on AI spending delivering returns. Rate policy and Fed uncertainty are expected to drive early-year volatility.

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  • 10 Singapore Blue Chips Paying Dividends in May 2026
    April 30, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT. Singapore's blue-chip stocks including OCBC, UOB, ST Engineering, Jardine Matheson, and Keppel are set to distribute dividends in May 2026. OCBC plans to pay a total dividend of S$0.58 per share, combining a S$0.42 final and S$0.16 special dividend. UOB offers a final dividend of S$0.71 per share amidst slight net interest income declines. ST Engineering reports strong revenue and profit growth, with a total 2025 dividend of S$0.23 per share. Jardine Matheson announces a 4% increase in total annual dividend to US$2.35 per share payable mid-May. Keppel continues building income streams with total dividends including cash and REIT units. These payouts highlight steady income prospects amid sector challenges and global interest rate shifts.

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30 April 2026
OCBC will pay a total dividend of S$0.58 per share in May, including a S$0.16 special dividend. UOB declared a final dividend of S$0.71 per share despite lower net interest income. ST Engineering reported higher revenue and profit, with a S$0.23 per share dividend. Jardine Matheson raised its annual dividend 4% to US$2.35 per share, payable mid-May.
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.
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