Latest news
What’s happening in finance today?
What happens all around us affects the markets – and what affects the markets affects our financial security. Keep in touch with everything of interest that’s happening from a wide variety of general news and financial sources curated by our team.
The world is ever-changing: keep up with what’s happening right here, your “one stop shop” for everything we’ve spotted that can affect the markets.
Two key insiders recently purchased shares of the athletic apparel brand.
Markets continued to rebound and set new records as oil prices fell and risk sentiment returned, today, April 17, 2026.
Broadcom stock is up 31% while Marvell has risen 41% in April. Oppenheimer analysts back both to keep going.
The video streamer’s shares are falling, but that could be a buying opportunity given full-year guidance remains unchanged.
The iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Treasury ETF (IBTJ) holds Treasuries that mature in 2029, allowing its price behavior to gradually shift from rate-driven volatility toward a more time-defined outcome. That distinction becomes more relevant for investors managing toward a specific horizon rather than trading interest rate moves.
eBay (EBAY) stock surged 56% over the last twelve months. Its forward P/E multiple expanded from 12x to 17x, while full-year revenue grew just 7.9% last year. What is happening.
All three of the market indexes (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) closed Friday's session with significant gains, led by the Dow Jones Industrial Average which rose by nearly 868 points (1.79%) in the day. The S&P 500 ended the trading week 4.5% higher while the Nasdaq Composite surged by 6.84%. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre notes the fresh record highs for US stocks.
Apple has begun a large scale leadership transition in its Wearables, Home and Accessories group, as long time executive Stan Ng retires after more than 30 years at the company. The company is also expanding its cybersecurity posture through Project Glasswing, an industry alliance using advanced AI, called Mythos, to address shared cybersecurity risks. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:AAPL, these shifts touch two areas that matter for the long term story: product leadership in Apple Watch,...
Tech stocks were higher late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR E
The iPhone has become one of the dominant players in China's smartphone market and continues to press its advantage.
On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) surged over 800 points, while both the S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) gained over 1% each. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a look at the week's biggest market moves, including action from the "Magnificent Seven" (MAGS), semiconductor sector (^SOX), software sector (IGV), CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX), 10-year Treasury yields (^TNX), the US dollar (DX-Y.NYB), bitcoin (BTC-USD), and more.
Mythos went from supply chain threat to must-have in under two weeks, and Booz Allen continues to pay the price.
Apple’s iPhone demand boost in China continues as competitors raise prices to offset high memory costs. Apple is continuing to see strong demand for its iPhone in China, while other competitors in the region struggle, according to a report published by Counterpoint Research on Thursday. Counterpoint said that total China smartphone shipments fell 4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
NVDA's surging AI-driven growth, strong margins and lower valuation vs. TSMC position it as the more attractive semiconductor stock right now.
MercadoLibre operates a leading e-commerce and fintech platform serving businesses and consumers across Latin America.
U.S. stocks rallied to fresh highs as hopes for a U.S.-Iran truce pushed oil prices lower and boosted investor sentiment.
Two proven winners to ride the next AI wave.
Apple Upgraded to Outperform as Memory Crunch Boosts Share Gain Case
On device strategy supports steady outlook
The $3 trillion club is about to get a lot more crowded.
AI accounts for 80% of global venture funding, with record rounds led by OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI.
BNP Paribas raises price target to $300, citing supply chain strength and premium mix amid rising memory costs
Apple earnings are due April 30 after the bell. Trading options around Apple earnings can be risky but could pay off with a 27% annualized return.
BNP Paribas sees memory inflation driving share gains
The iPhone maker's drought in China is officially over.