Today: 5 June 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Vale stock slides 5% as Brazil mine curbs and China PMI cloud the week ahead

Vale stock slides 5% as Brazil mine curbs and China PMI cloud the week ahead

Vale’s U.S. shares fell 5.1% to $16.07 after Minas Gerais state inspectors ordered its Viga mine to stay shut over environmental concerns and fined the company $324,000. China’s manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.3 in January, fueling demand worries. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF dropped 2.8%. Baowu Resources took control of Guinea’s Simandou Blocks 1 and 2, aiming for major iron ore shipments.
31 January 2026
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Rocket Companies stock slides 14% after PennyMac miss; RKT traders brace for Fed pick fallout and jobs data

Rocket Companies stock slides 14% after PennyMac miss; RKT traders brace for Fed pick fallout and jobs data

Rocket Companies shares fell 13.67% to $17.93 on Friday, with trading volume tripling its 50-day average. PennyMac Financial plunged 33% after reporting quarterly earnings far below estimates. UWM Holdings also dropped nearly 14% as mortgage stocks slid and both major indexes closed lower. Markets face added uncertainty after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
31 January 2026
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Apple stock closes higher after upbeat outlook, but chip squeeze keeps traders cautious

Apple stock closes higher after upbeat outlook, but chip squeeze keeps traders cautious

Apple closed up 0.3% at $259.48 after warning that rising memory-chip costs are squeezing profits, despite forecasting 13–16% revenue growth for the March quarter. CEO Tim Cook said processor shortages continue to constrain supply. First-quarter revenue reached $143.8 billion, with iPhone sales at $85.27 billion. Apple set its annual shareholders meeting for Feb. 24.
31 January 2026
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PSLV price slides 27% as silver plunges — what to know about Sprott Physical Silver Trust before Monday

PSLV price slides 27% as silver plunges — what to know about Sprott Physical Silver Trust before Monday

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) fell 27.2% to $26.41 Friday after spot silver plunged 27.66% to $84 an ounce, its steepest drop since at least 1982. The slide followed Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and hotter-than-expected producer prices. COMEX March silver futures dropped 31.37% to $78.531. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) both lost over 28%.
31 January 2026
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Tesla stock jumps on SpaceX-xAI merger talk — what could move TSLA next week

Tesla stock jumps on SpaceX-xAI merger talk — what could move TSLA next week

Tesla shares closed up 3.3% at $430.41 after reports of possible mergers involving SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla. The company confirmed a $2 billion investment in xAI and maintained 2026 production targets for its Cybercab robotaxi. Tesla projected capital spending will top $20 billion in 2026, mostly for new vehicle and robotics lines. The Delaware Supreme Court reduced Tesla’s legal fee obligation in a director-pay case to $70.9 million.
31 January 2026
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Cadence Bank stock slips as Huntington deal countdown nears Feb. 1 close

Cadence Bank stock slips as Huntington deal countdown nears Feb. 1 close

Cadence Bank shares fell 1.7% to $42.11 Friday, widening their discount to the implied Huntington Bancshares takeover price ahead of the expected Feb. 1 merger close. Huntington ended up 1.1% at $17.48, raising the deal’s implied value to $43.26 per Cadence share. All regulatory approvals are in place, with final closing conditions pending. After-hours, Cadence rose to $42.41.
31 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron shares rose 3.3% to $176.90 Friday after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts and announcing a 4% dividend increase. Executives said Venezuelan output could jump 50% if U.S. sanctions ease, while first-quarter production is expected to fall due to maintenance. Brent crude settled at $70.69. Investors await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and possible U.S. moves on Venezuela.
31 January 2026
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Nu Holdings stock drops after Nubank gets conditional U.S. bank charter nod — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings stock drops after Nubank gets conditional U.S. bank charter nod — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings shares fell 5.3% to $17.75 after it received conditional approval to form a U.S. national bank, with trading volume over 51 million shares. The new bank, to be based in McLean, Virginia, still needs further regulatory sign-offs. The drop came amid broader losses for Brazil-linked and fintech stocks. Nu’s next major update is expected with its Feb. 25 earnings report.
31 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 4.3% to $91.03 Friday as gold, silver, and copper prices slumped, triggering a broader mining sell-off. The drop followed news of Rio and Chinalco’s $903.6 million deal to acquire control of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio. London shares closed down 1.62%. Investors await possible updates on a Glencore tie-up by Feb. 5.
31 January 2026
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Your electric bill may stay high in 2026 — here’s what’s keeping rates up

Your electric bill may stay high in 2026 — here’s what’s keeping rates up

U.S. residential electricity prices are projected to reach 17.9 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2026, up from 17.3 cents in 2025, according to the Energy Information Administration. Utilities have requested nearly $31 billion in rate hikes for 2025, with over half already approved. Unpaid bills and shutoffs are rising, prompting regulatory action. Federal emergency orders are keeping some coal plants running, adding costs for consumers.
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Stock Market Today

  • Bitmine announces preferred stock offering amid $9.2 billion unrealized Ethereum losses
    June 5, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. Bitmine Corp. revealed plans to launch a STRC-style preferred stock offering, aiming to raise funds as the company faces $9.2 billion in unrealized losses on its Ethereum (ETH) holdings. Preferred stock typically provides investors with dividends and priority over common stock in asset claims. Bitmine intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential purchases of additional Ethereum and expansion of its staking operations, a process where cryptocurrencies are locked to support blockchain network functions and earn rewards. This move reflects Bitmine's strategic response to volatile market conditions affecting its cryptocurrency assets.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 05.06.2026

5 June 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 5, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 5, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT Bitmine announces preferred stock offering amid $9.2 billion unrealized Ethereum losses June 5, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. Bitmine Corp. revealed plans to launch a STRC-style preferred stock offering, aiming to raise funds as the company faces $9.2 billion in unrealized losses on its Ethereum (ETH) holdings. Preferred stock typically provides investors with dividends and priority over common stock in asset claims. Bitmine intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential purchases of additional Ethereum and expansion of its staking operations, a
Dow Hits Record, But Wall Street Watches After-Hours Session

Dow Hits Record, But Wall Street Watches After-Hours Session

5 June 2026
Dow soared to a record close, but after-hours jitters hit as Broadcom missed revenue expectations and cut its AI-chip forecast, dragging chip stocks and exposing markets to Friday’s key jobs report, which could sway rates, yields, and tech valuations. Lululemon shares plunged 11% after slashing its profit outlook.
AT&T Stock Drops, Investors Eye SpaceX’s Move

AT&T Stock Drops, Investors Eye SpaceX’s Move

5 June 2026
AT&T shares plunged 3.3% to $22.77 after a Supreme Court loss and an Oppenheimer downgrade citing rising satellite broadband competition, as SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO nears; investors fear AT&T’s fiber-heavy strategy faces new risks, with Oppenheimer warning broadband and mobile growth could be at risk from low Earth orbit rivals.
Marvell rises as chip peers drop, Wall Street eyes index move

Marvell rises as chip peers drop, Wall Street eyes index move

5 June 2026
Marvell jumped 4.9% to $316.43, defying a chip selloff, as traders bet on S&P 500 inclusion and Nvidia-linked AI demand; the stock later slipped to $305.18 after hours, with volume more than double average, as investors await Friday’s S&P announcement and weigh risks of high expectations and index flows.
Guidewire Beats Earnings but Shares Drop on Revenue Number

Guidewire Beats Earnings but Shares Drop on Revenue Number

5 June 2026
Guidewire Software plunged 13.77% after hours to $130.36 as investors fixated on annual recurring revenue guidance that missed Wall Street’s target by a narrow margin, overshadowing strong earnings and revenue beats; the stock’s sharp drop highlights concerns over contract growth pacing despite raised full-year outlooks and robust financials.
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