April 21, 2026
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US stock futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors weighed Tim Cook’s exit as Apple CEO and debated the chances of an extension of the US-Iran truce.
Nasdaq 100 futures led the gains, up roughly 0.4%, while those on the S&P 500 rose 0.2%.
Contracts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average also put on 0.2%, on the heels of mild losses for Wall Street stocks.
Wall Street is digesting the changing of the guard at Apple, which will see Cook step down and hand over the CEO role to hardware engineering head John Ternus.
The iPhone maker’s stock slipped 0.5% in premarket trading after the late Monday news.
Meanwhile, President Trump signaled that the US doesn’t plan to extend its temporary ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire late Wednesday.
Iran has also indicated it may not join a new round of peace talks, though oil prices slipped on talk that both sides are sending negotiators to Pakistan. Yahoo Finance reports.
💻 Credo Technology shares climb 6% after key trading signal
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd experienced a significant Power Inflow alert, a key bullish indicator that is closely tracked by traders who value order flow analytics, specifically institutional and retail order flow data.
On April 20 at 10:10 AM EST, CRDO triggered a Power Inflow signal at a price of $164.56. CRDO's price experienced some pullback after an initial price rise during the opening hour of trading, declining slightly prior to the Power Inflow alert.
At the time of the signal, and then thereafter, both the retail and institutional trading interest in CRDO shifted more towards the buy side, leading to a steady rise in the stock price, eventually reaching a post-signal high price of $174.61.
This Power Inflow signal is aimed to be a bullish indication of institutional and retail interest, spotlighting where traders may be entering the market for the stock. Benzinga reports.
🎖️ Meta is leading the Magnificent 7 rebound and running straight into a wall: Chart of the Day
Meta is the top Magnificent 7 stock off the recent market low.
It was also the worst Mag Seven stock Monday at the same time.
Since the March 30 general market low, Meta is up 25%, best in the group.
But Monday, it closed down more than 2%, leading the Magnificent Seven to the downside.
The stock was coming off an 11-day win streak that carried it right back into its most important overhead zone, a price area where prior rallies have stalled, just as investors look ahead to earnings on April 29. Yahoo Finance reports.
🧠 Psychedelic stocks surge after Trump supports using drugs like LSD for mental health
The stocks of several companies developing psychedelic treatments for mental illnesses soared on Monday after President Donald Trump put his support behind them.
Compass Pathways shares closed 42.3% higher; AtaiBeckley gained 22.2%; GH Research rose 16.9%; and Definium Therapeutics added 2.4%. All four stocks were still up in after-hours trading on Monday. MarketWatch reports.
🏥 UnitedHealth posts quarterly profit above Wall Street estimates, on track for turnaround
UnitedHealth on Tuesday raised its annual profit forecast and beat Wall Street expectations for the first quarter as the healthcare conglomerate kept costs in check and received improved government payments for its health insurance business.
Shares of the healthcare conglomerate rose nearly 6% in premarket trading.
The company now expects 2026 adjusted profit per share to be greater than $18.25, an increase of 50 cents from its prior forecast of greater than $17.75 per share.
Analysts were expecting a profit of $17.86 per share for 2026, according to data compiled by LSEG.
On an adjusted basis, the company earned $7.23 per share in the first quarter, compared with the average analyst estimate of $6.57 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG, a beat of 66 cents. Yahoo Finance reports.
🛡️ Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts
Defense supplier Northrop Grumman posted higher first-quarter revenue on Tuesday helped by strong demand for its aeronautics systems, including the B-21 Raider aircraft, amid a rise in global conflicts.
Efforts by the Pentagon to rebuild weapons stockpiles strained by operations linked to Iran and other conflicts have driven strong demand for arms, benefiting defense contractors such as Northrop Grumman. Reuters reports.
(All pricing and percent gains are based on Early Pre-Market from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM Eastern Time)
Stock Analysis reports.
1) LOCL: Local Bounti Corporation
Total gain: +59.57%
2) SPRC: SciSparc Ltd.
Total gain: +55.56%
3) CLIK: Click Holdings Limited
Total gain: +53.70%
4) MGRT: Mega Fortune Company Limited
Total gain: +17.89%
5) TVGN: Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc.
Total gain: +14.46%
The closing price of the top three market percent gainers trading near or above $3 on April 20.
Stock Analysis reports.
*All pricing and percent gains are based on regular market trading hours from 9:30am to 4:00pm Eastern Time
1) ENVB: Enveric Biosciences, Inc.
Total gain: +100.55%
The company announced the closing of its previously announced private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules for the purchase and sale of 2,222,223 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), Series I warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,222,223 shares of common stock and short-term Series J warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,222,223 shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $2.25 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants. Businesswire reports.
2) FGI: FGI Industries Ltd.
Total gain: +50.62%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.
3) PBM: Psyence Biomedical Ltd.
Total gain: +48.68%
The announced the development of a responsible and ethically sourced ibogaine supply chain, working within the compound’s native African ecosystem to ensure sustainability, traceability, and respect for traditional and environmental considerations. Globe Newswire reports.
Time (ET) | Report | Period
8:30 AM - U.S. retail sales - March
8:30 AM - Retail sales minus autos - March
10:00 AM - Business inventories - Feb.
*Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars
UAL: United Airlines Holdings
Q1 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: 1.090
Actual: N/A
MSCI: MSCI
Q1 2026
Before Market Open
Estimate: 4.430
Actual: N/A
MCRI: Monarch Casino & Resort
Q1 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: 1.160
Actual: N/A
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