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Bank of America stock in focus after Moynihan’s Fed warning as markets reopen Monday

Bank of America stock in focus after Moynihan’s Fed warning as markets reopen Monday

Bank of America shares closed down 0.1% at $56.17 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. CEO Brian Moynihan warned on CBS News that markets would “punish people” if the Federal Reserve loses its independence. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo also ended lower. Investors await pending home sales data Monday and Fed minutes Tuesday for rate signals.
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Eli Lilly stock steadies into Monday as $55 million ABL Bio funding keeps pipeline in focus

Eli Lilly stock steadies into Monday as $55 million ABL Bio funding keeps pipeline in focus

Eli Lilly shares closed at $1,077.75, up $0.55, after ABL Bio announced it will receive $40 million upfront and a $15 million equity investment from Lilly under a research deal. The agreement follows a broader pact valued at up to $2.6 billion. Investors are watching for 2026 regulatory decisions on Lilly’s obesity drug pipeline. The S&P 500 and Dow slipped slightly on Friday.
29 December 2025
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JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan Chase shares closed down $1.26, or 0.4%, at $327.91 Friday as U.S. financial stocks eased ahead of year-end. The Federal Reserve has cut rates by 75 basis points since September, with minutes from its December meeting due Tuesday. Investors are watching for signals on 2026 rate cuts and awaiting JPMorgan’s results on Jan. 13. The S&P 500 sits about 1% below 7,000.
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Nike stock edges higher as UBS flags improving brand signals — what investors watch next

Nike stock edges higher as UBS flags improving brand signals — what investors watch next

Nike shares closed at $60.93, up 1.5% after UBS reiterated a Neutral rating and $62 price target, citing survey data showing improved brand indicators. Nike’s gross margin fell to 40.6% last quarter, with diluted EPS at $0.53. CFO Matthew Friend said U.S. tariffs on Southeast Asian goods will cost $1.5 billion this year. Nike faces rising competition and ongoing pressure on profitability.
29 December 2025
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Citi stock slips into year-end as traders eye Fed minutes and the next chair call

Citi stock slips into year-end as traders eye Fed minutes and the next chair call

Citigroup shares closed down 0.9% at $120.42 in a quiet post-holiday session Friday, trading between $119.69 and $122.03 on volume of 10.6 million shares. Investors are awaiting Federal Reserve meeting minutes due Tuesday and President Donald Trump’s expected Fed chair nomination. The S&P 500 slipped 0.03%, the Dow fell 0.04%, and the Nasdaq eased 0.09%. Citi reports fourth-quarter results Jan. 14.
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Strategy stock ends flat as bitcoin steadies near $88,000 heading into Monday

Strategy stock ends flat as bitcoin steadies near $88,000 heading into Monday

Strategy Inc closed nearly flat at $158.81 on Friday after swinging between $154.12 and $159.91 in thin post-holiday trading. Bitcoin hovered near $87,834 on Sunday, drawing focus ahead of Monday’s open. Coinbase fell 1.2%, while Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms each dropped over 3% on Friday. U.S. stock markets will be closed on New Year’s Day, with bond markets shutting early on Dec. 31.
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Netflix stock edges up into year-end as Fed minutes, Warner deal stay in focus

Netflix stock edges up into year-end as Fed minutes, Warner deal stay in focus

Netflix shares closed up 0.9% at $94.47 Friday, outperforming Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, as investors weighed risks around its $72 billion deal for Warner’s studio and streaming assets. The company replaced part of its bridge loan with a $5 billion credit facility and two $10 billion term loans. U.S. stocks remain near record highs ahead of Fed minutes due Tuesday. Netflix reports earnings Jan. 20.
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Oracle stock holds near $200 as year-end Fed minutes loom and AI spending worries linger

Oracle stock holds near $200 as year-end Fed minutes loom and AI spending worries linger

Oracle shares closed up 0.25% at $197.99 Friday, then slipped to $196.90 after hours. The company forecast third-quarter revenue growth of 16% to 18% and adjusted profit of $1.64 to $1.68 per share, both below analyst estimates. Oracle plans to raise fiscal 2026 capital spending by $15 billion to expand AI cloud capacity. Remaining performance obligations rose 15% to $523 billion but missed some forecasts.
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  • ASX set to slide as oil prices jump over $120 a barrel
    April 29, 2026, 6:07 PM EDT. The Australian share market (ASX) is expected to open lower, with futures down 0.8% to 8,627 points, following mixed results on Wall Street. The Dow Jones fell 0.6%, S&P 500 slipped 0.04%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.6%. European markets also declined, led by the FTSE down 1.2%. Oil prices surged 8.7% to over $US120 a barrel, driven by Brent crude hitting $US120.92. Commodities like iron ore rose 0.6%, while precious metals and the Australian dollar weakened. This sharp oil price increase pressures markets and is a key factor behind the ASX's anticipated drop. The market will be closely watching further economic and commodity developments throughout the trading day.

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Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

29 April 2026
Microsoft reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $82.9 billion, up 18%, and net income of $31.8 billion, up 23%, beating analyst estimates. Azure revenue jumped 40%, and AI business annual run rate hit $37 billion, up 123%. Shares fell over 2% after hours as investors focused on rising capital expenditures, which climbed 49% to $31.9 billion. Free cash flow dropped to $15.8 billion from $20.3 billion a year earlier.
Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

29 April 2026
Meta Platforms shares dropped about 5% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion. First-quarter revenue rose 33% to $56.31 billion, beating estimates, while net income reached $26.77 billion, boosted by an $8.03 billion tax benefit. Meta expects second-quarter revenue of $58–$61 billion. Daily active users across its apps increased 4% to 3.56 billion.
Chipotle Stock Jumps After Chicken Bet Breaks Its Sales Slump

Chipotle Stock Jumps After Chicken Bet Breaks Its Sales Slump

29 April 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a 0.5% rise in first-quarter comparable sales, reversing recent declines and beating analyst expectations. Total revenue rose 7.4% to $3.09 billion, while shares jumped 7% in after-hours trading. Operating margin narrowed to 12.9% from 16.7% a year earlier. Menu items like Chicken al Pastor and Honey Chicken drove increased restaurant visits.
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