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Bitmine stock in focus before Monday’s open as crypto prices firm and dividend date arrives

Bitmine stock in focus before Monday’s open as crypto prices firm and dividend date arrives

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares closed at $28.31 Friday, down 3.5%, after trading between $27.92 and $29.96. The company reported holding 4,066,062 ether and 193 bitcoin as of Dec. 21, aiming to reach 5% of Ethereum’s supply. A shareholder meeting is set for Jan. 15 in Las Vegas, with a vote on increasing authorized shares on the agenda. Investors also noted a $0.01 per share dividend payable Dec. 29.
RTX stock sets up Monday: Fed minutes, Taiwan drills and the $185 line

RTX stock sets up Monday: Fed minutes, Taiwan drills and the $185 line

RTX shares closed down 0.7% at $185.17 Friday, mirroring declines in Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. U.S. stocks finished little changed, with the S&P 500 off 0.03%. Investors are watching Fed minutes and upcoming trade and housing data for signals on rates and industrial demand. China held live-fire drills near Taiwan, adding to geopolitical focus on defense stocks.
Coupang stock in focus after $1.18 billion voucher plan tied to data leak

Coupang stock in focus after $1.18 billion voucher plan tied to data leak

Coupang will issue vouchers worth 1.69 trillion won ($1.18 billion) to 33.7 million account holders after a customer data leak. Shares closed up 6.45% at $24.27 on Friday. South Korea’s parliament will hold hearings this week as lawmakers and regulators scrutinize the company’s response. Coupang faces criticism for offering vouchers instead of cash and is under investigation by authorities.
29 December 2025
Cadence stock ends slightly higher as year-end trading turns to Fed minutes

Cadence stock ends slightly higher as year-end trading turns to Fed minutes

Cadence Design Systems shares closed up 0.4% at $318.89, with about 551,000 shares traded in a session marked by thin year-end volumes. Investors are watching Fed minutes and interest rate expectations as major U.S. indexes hover near record highs. Cadence reported a record $7 billion backlog in October and raised its 2025 revenue outlook to 14% growth. The company is set to report earnings around Feb. 17.
India’s taxman puts refunds on hold in year-end compliance push as Dec. 31 cutoff nears

India’s taxman puts refunds on hold in year-end compliance push as Dec. 31 cutoff nears

India’s tax department has notified thousands of taxpayers that their refunds are on hold under a “risk management” review, Indian media reported. The alerts arrived just days before the Dec. 31 deadline to file belated or revised returns for the 2025-26 year. Advisers say mismatches in donation and deduction claims have left many filers uncertain. Emails cite issues with charity details, salary data, and capital gains figures.
29 December 2025
Target stock jumps on activist stake report as investors eye next steps

Target stock jumps on activist stake report as investors eye next steps

Target shares rose 3.1% to $99.55 after a Financial Times report said Toms Capital Investment Management had taken a significant stake. The size of the stake and any demands were not disclosed. Traders are watching for filings or statements from the activist as Target prepares for a leadership change and year-end data. Target stock is down over 28% this year after three quarters of falling comparable sales.
29 December 2025
Zeta Global’s 8% jump puts the $20 level in focus as options activity spikes

Zeta Global’s 8% jump puts the $20 level in focus as options activity spikes

Zeta Global shares closed up 8.3% at $20.70 on Friday, with options volume surging to 26,546 contracts, driven by heavy call activity at the $20 strike. The stock traded over 10 million shares, more than double its recent average. No major company news coincided with the move, which analysts attributed to options-driven trading and year-end positioning. Major U.S. indexes ended nearly flat.
29 December 2025
Tesla stock slips into year-end week as robotaxi scrutiny builds

Tesla stock slips into year-end week as robotaxi scrutiny builds

Tesla shares fell 2.1% to $475.19 Friday, lagging a flat market in thin post-holiday trading. U.S. regulators intensified scrutiny of autonomous vehicle safety after a San Francisco blackout stalled Waymo robotaxis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a defect probe into 2022 Model 3 emergency door releases. Tesla closed below its 52-week high of $498.83.
HFCL jumps 10% on heavy volumes even as MarketsMojo keeps “Strong Sell” callNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:11 ET

HFCL jumps 10% on heavy volumes even as MarketsMojo keeps “Strong Sell” callNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:11 ET

HFCL shares jumped about 10% in early trade Monday, hitting an intraday high of 67.66 rupees on heavy turnover. Despite the rebound, the stock remained just 4.24% above its 52-week low. MarketsMojo maintained a “Strong Sell” rating, citing weak financials and high promoter share pledging. Delivery volumes surged to 41.2 million shares, far above the recent average.
29 December 2025
Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

Fitell shares closed up 7.34% at $0.7299 Friday after announcing a $0.10 interim dividend and a shareholder loyalty payment program. The company set Dec. 29 as the loyalty program record date and Dec. 30 as the ex-dividend date. Shares last traded at $0.9307 after hours. Eligible shareholders must transfer shares into book-entry form by Dec. 29 to qualify for the loyalty payment.
29 December 2025
Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research closed up 0.4% at $178.07 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. Investors await December-quarter results after the quarter ended Sunday, with guidance set at $5.20 billion revenue plus or minus $300 million. Fed minutes due Tuesday and light volumes could drive volatility. Other chip-equipment stocks also edged higher.

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  • Stocks Mixed Ahead of Major Tech Earnings as Oil Prices Surge
    April 29, 2026, 6:34 PM EDT. U.S. stock indexes closed mixed Wednesday, with the Dow Jones hitting a 1.5-week low, dragged down by soaring crude oil prices that stoked inflation concerns. The S&P 500 slipped 0.04%, Dow fell 0.57%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained 0.58%, supported by strong AI demand and robust earnings from chipmakers NXP Semiconductors and Seagate Technology. The Federal Reserve held rates steady but three FOMC members dissented against easing, with Chair Powell signaling caution. Treasury yields climbed to a one-month high. Investors now eye earnings from tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. Housing data showed mixed signals: March housing starts rose 10.8%, but building permits fell 10.8%. The U.S.-Iran naval blockade boosted oil prices over 6%, adding volatility to markets ahead.

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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.
Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

30 April 2026
Markel Group posted a $212.3 million net loss for the first quarter, driven by a $728 million investment loss, sending shares down 7.9% to $1,759.21. Operating revenue held steady at $3.55 billion, while adjusted operating income rose 4% to $498 million. Markel Insurance’s adjusted operating income jumped 31% to $369 million. Gross premium volume in underwriting fell 21% after exiting Global Reinsurance.
QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

30 April 2026
The Invesco QQQ Trust closed up $3.99 at $661.57 Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Volume topped 30 million shares. Microsoft and Alphabet reported strong cloud and AI-driven revenue growth after the bell. The broader Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.04%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.04%.
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