Happy Thursday! The countdown has begun. The SpaceX IPO is gearing up for liftoff, and investors are hoping to catch a ride to new heights. Click here to see the different ways that you can invest in SpaceX before the expected offering.

Also, not surprisingly, the Fed hit the pause button on rate cuts, but Jerome Powell’s next move — and a surprising legal twist — could shake markets. Here’s what investors are watching next.

Plus, the earnings season is in full swing with Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta reporting yesterday, with some wild swings after hours. And all eyes are now on Apple and Visa which are set to report later today. Click the links above for the full earnings previews.

In Today's Edition

• MARKET RECAP

• MARKET HEATMAP

• FIVE ZINGERS

• MARKET HISTORY

SpaceX IPO Prepares For Liftoff — Here's When And How To Get In

The countdown to one of the most anticipated IPOs of the decade may be starting to take shape.

SpaceX could be taking its first step into the public markets as early as June, timed not just for strategic financial reasons, but to possibly coincide with a rare cosmic alignment, as well as a birthday milestone for Elon Musk.

Click here to see the different ways that you can invest in SpaceX before the offering.

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Yesterday: U.S. indexes finished mixed Wednesday, with the S&P 500 briefly surpassing the 7,000 level for the first time before giving up gains, as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady. The Fed left interest rates unchanged at a 3.5%–3.75% target range and signaled confidence in the economy, citing solid growth and a stabilizing labor market. Treasury yields moved higher following the announcement, weighing on rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate, while energy and technology led gains. After the bell, earnings moved back into focus with Meta and Tesla trading higher after beating expectations, while shares of Microsoft tumbled on soft guidance.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to initial jobless claims for clues on labor market momentum, alongside the U.S. trade deficit, wholesale inventories, and factory orders for a broader read on the economic and manufacturing activity. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Apple (AAPL), and Visa (V) which will report after the market close today.

Memory and storage stocks such as Sandisk (SNDK), and Western Digital (WDC) soared after Seagate (STX) crushed Wall Street expectations and noted a worsening global supply crunch amid surging AI demand. Meanwhile, Carvana (CVNA), Humana (HUM), and Palanitr (PLTR) were some of the biggest laggards of the day. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Wednesday.

See how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Stock Rx: Shares of UnitedHealth fell 20% and sparked alarm — but some analysts see it as a rare buying opportunity that could pay off big this year. Here’s all the details.

EV Shakeup: Electric vehicles have overtaken gas-powered vehicles for the first time ever in Europe, however, Tesla is losing major ground. Read on see why as well as which Chinese EV company has the most upside.

Short Report: Carvana’s stock just hit the brakes and lost $15 billion in market cap after a short report accused the company of inflating earnings. Is this a short-seller spinout — or a full-blown financial pile-up? Here’s a look under the hood.

ARK Prediction: Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum have been stuck the last few months, and according to Cathie Wood, they are priming up for what is about to come. Read on for all the details.

Insider Edge: After plunging after earnings, a rare insider buy amid a sell-off hints at a possible big opportunity for Intel shareholders. Discover the level everyone is watching.

Top 7 Stocks To Buy For 2026

Benzinga’s latest research identifies 7 stocks our analysts believe are best positioned to outperform in the year ahead, based on a proprietary ranking system measuring growth, value, quality, and momentum.

One stock on the list is already up 80%+, and our data suggests there may still be room to run. Get the full report free for a limited time.

On This Day In 1892…

The Coca-Cola Company was officially incorporated, marking the beginning of one of the most iconic businesses in U.S. history. The company went public in 1919, and shares have since delivered one of the greatest returns in stock market history, as a single share purchased at its IPO would be worth millions of dollars today. Coca-Cola has also built a reputation as a reliable income stock, paying a dividend since 1920 and having raised its dividend countless times too.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Leverage, concentration and illiquidity are the three things that can kill you.”

— Steve Cohen

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