Today: 1 May 2026

Wolves vs Man United 4–1 Result: Fernandes Brace, Wolves Protests and What It Means for Manchester United Stock (NYSE: MANU)

Wolves vs Man United 4–1 Result: Fernandes Brace, Wolves Protests and What It Means for Manchester United Stock (NYSE: MANU)

Manchester United beat Wolves 4–1 at Molineux on December 8, climbing to sixth in the Premier League. Bruno Fernandes scored twice, with Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount adding goals. United’s away unbeaten run reached five matches. Manchester United’s US-listed shares closed at around $15, down about 9–10% over the past year, with market cap near $2.7 billion.
9 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock in December 2025: Buy or Sell After Michael Burry’s Big Bet and Cathie Wood’s Trims?

Palantir (PLTR) Stock in December 2025: Buy or Sell After Michael Burry’s Big Bet and Cathie Wood’s Trims?

Palantir shares have surged over 100% in 2025 and more than 2,000% since launching its AI platform, but the stock faces scrutiny over valuation and insider selling. Michael Burry disclosed a large put-option bet against Palantir, while Ark Invest trimmed its stake. Q3 revenue jumped 63% to about $1.2 billion, with US commercial revenue up 121%. Bank of America raised its price target to $255 despite valuation concerns.
9 December 2025
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Storm Bram Batters UK and Ireland With 90mph Winds: ‘Danger to Life’ Warnings, Flood Alerts and Travel Chaos on 9 December 2025

Storm Bram Batters UK and Ireland With 90mph Winds: ‘Danger to Life’ Warnings, Flood Alerts and Travel Chaos on 9 December 2025

Storm Bram is hitting the UK and Ireland with gusts near 90mph and torrential rain, prompting “danger to life” warnings and amber alerts for wind and rain. Flood warnings, power outages, and major travel disruption are reported, with Belfast’s Christmas Market closed and reduced rail services in Wales and the South West. Rivers in affected areas are already near capacity after a week of rain.
9 December 2025
RBA Holds Cash Rate at 3.6% in December 2025: Shortest Rate‑Cut Cycle in 30 Years and What It Means for Australian Mortgage Holders

RBA Holds Cash Rate at 3.6% in December 2025: Shortest Rate‑Cut Cycle in 30 Years and What It Means for Australian Mortgage Holders

The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate at 3.6% at its final 2025 meeting, ending a brief easing cycle. Governor Michele Bullock ruled out further cuts and warned rates could rise if inflation persists. Headline inflation climbed to 3.8% in October, above the RBA’s target. The board cited strong demand, rising home prices, and solid wage growth as ongoing risks.
9 December 2025
2026 Golden Globe Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads as Netflix–Warner Battle Jolts Hollywood Movie Stocks

2026 Golden Globe Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads as Netflix–Warner Battle Jolts Hollywood Movie Stocks

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” led the 83rd Golden Globe nominations with nine nods, announced Monday by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. “Sentimental Value” and “Sinners” followed closely. The ceremony airs January 11 on CBS, hosted by Nikki Glaser. The nominations land as Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount battle takeover bids, impacting entertainment stocks.
9 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group Stock on 9 December 2025: Buyback Momentum, Stress‑Test Strength and What It Means for 2026

Lloyds Banking Group Stock on 9 December 2025: Buyback Momentum, Stress‑Test Strength and What It Means for 2026

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 95.70p on Monday, just below the £1 mark after a 75% surge in 2025. The bank repurchased nearly 10 million shares on 9 December as part of a £1.7 billion buyback. Lloyds’ market value stands near £57 billion, with a price/earnings ratio around 17x. Analyst sentiment remains positive, citing strong capital returns.
9 December 2025
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Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years Coming on August 2, 2027: Path, Timing, Myths and How to Watch Safely

Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years Coming on August 2, 2027: Path, Timing, Myths and How to Watch Safely

A total solar eclipse will cross southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East on August 2, 2027, delivering up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds of total darkness—the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114. Major outlets including WIRED and The Australian Women’s Weekly began extensive coverage on December 8–9, 2025, marking the start of global countdown reporting.
9 December 2025
Barclays PLC Stock (LON: BARC, NYSE: BCS) in December 2025: 60% Rally, Buybacks, Stress‑Test Win and a Big Wealth‑Management Bet

Barclays PLC Stock (LON: BARC, NYSE: BCS) in December 2025: 60% Rally, Buybacks, Stress‑Test Win and a Big Wealth‑Management Bet

Barclays shares traded near 437p on 8 December 2025, close to a multi-year high and up 63% over 12 months, making it a top FTSE 100 performer. The bank’s card data showed UK household spending fell 1.1% in November, the steepest drop since 2021. Barclays also passed the Bank of England’s 2025 stress test with a strong result. Speculation continues over a possible wealth-management acquisition.
9 December 2025
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Biggest UK Stock Gainers Today (9 December 2025): Saga, Kainos and Empire Metals Lead London’s Winners

Biggest UK Stock Gainers Today (9 December 2025): Saga, Kainos and Empire Metals Lead London’s Winners

Saga plc jumped 8.36% to 317.50p on Monday, leading UK gainers after Kernow Asset Management predicted a 400% upside for the stock. Kainos Group rose 6.65%, Empire Metals added 5.98%, PayPoint gained 5.13%, and CRH advanced 4.88%. The FTSE 100 closed subdued as rising gilt yields and a weaker pound weighed on the broader market.
9 December 2025
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Most Active UK Stocks Today (9 December 2025): BP, Barclays, Rolls‑Royce, Unilever and More in Focus

Most Active UK Stocks Today (9 December 2025): BP, Barclays, Rolls‑Royce, Unilever and More in Focus

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.2% at 9,645.09 on Monday, with heavy trading concentrated in BP, Barclays, Rolls-Royce, Unilever, Lloyds, HSBC, London Stock Exchange Group, Anglo American, GSK, and British American Tobacco. Investors pulled back ahead of key US Federal Reserve and Bank of England rate decisions. FTSE 100 futures hovered near 9,657 early Tuesday, with technical signals pointing to caution.
9 December 2025
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UK Economic Calendar Today – 9 December 2025: Soft BRC Retail Sales, Housing in Focus as BoE Faces MPs

UK Economic Calendar Today – 9 December 2025: Soft BRC Retail Sales, Housing in Focus as BoE Faces MPs

UK retail sales rose 1.2% year-on-year in November, the weakest growth in six months and well below forecasts. The housing market continues to cool, with new mortgage lending data due today. Four Bank of England officials will testify before Parliament this afternoon as markets await a possible rate cut next week. The ONS releases several economic datasets at 09:30.
9 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

The FTSE 100 has posted total returns of about 23% in 2025, marking one of its strongest years since the financial crisis, with banks, miners, and defense firms leading gains. Despite the rally, UK stocks still trade at a discount to global peers. The Office for Budget Responsibility expects inflation to fall to 2.5% in 2026. Goldman Sachs forecasts Bank of England rate cuts starting December 2025.
9 December 2025
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Japan Earthquake Today: 7.5-Magnitude Quake Off Aomori Triggers Tsunami Warnings and Rare ‘Megaquake’ Alert (Dec. 9, 2025)

Japan Earthquake Today: 7.5-Magnitude Quake Off Aomori Triggers Tsunami Warnings and Rare ‘Megaquake’ Alert (Dec. 9, 2025)

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck offshore near Aomori, northern Japan, at 11:15 p.m. Monday, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 to evacuate amid tsunami warnings. Tsunami waves reached up to 70 cm at several ports before alerts were lifted early Tuesday. No abnormal radiation was detected at nuclear plants, though a non-radioactive water leak was reported at Rokkasho. Multiple strong aftershocks followed.
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Strathcona Resources Stock Surges Past 50-Day Moving Average
    May 1, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. Strathcona Resources Ltd. (TSE:SCR) shares crossed above their 50-day moving average of C$37.22, closing at C$42.68 on Thursday with 434,361 shares traded. The company's market cap stands at C$9.14 billion, supported by a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.04 and a beta of 2.61, signaling notable volatility. Analysts show mixed sentiments, with one strong buy, three buy, and three hold ratings, leading to a consensus moderate buy and a target price averaging C$39.14. Recent upgrades include National Bank Financial increasing targets to C$69.00 and TD Securities elevating SCR from hold to strong buy. Strathcona, specializing in heavy thermal oil production in Alberta, paid a quarterly dividend of C$0.30, yielding 2.8%, reflecting a 27.29% payout ratio.

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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 01.05.2026

1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT Strathcona Resources Stock Surges Past 50-Day Moving Average May 1, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. Strathcona Resources Ltd. (TSE:SCR) shares crossed above their 50-day moving average of C$37.22, closing at C$42.68 on Thursday with 434,361 shares traded. The company's market cap stands at C$9.14 billion, supported by a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.04 and a beta of 2.61, signaling notable volatility. Analysts show mixed sentiments, with one strong buy, three buy, and three hold ratings, leading to a consensus moderate buy and a target price averaging C$39.14.
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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