Today: 1 May 2026

Paramount takes Netflix-Warner deal fight to Congress as takeover battle turns political

Paramount takes Netflix-Warner deal fight to Congress as takeover battle turns political

Paramount called Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery assets “presumptively unlawful” in a filing to U.S. lawmakers, urging scrutiny. Warner’s board backs Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid, rejecting Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile offer as too risky due to high debt. The House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee is reviewing filings ahead of a hearing on digital streaming competition. Paramount’s tender offer expires Jan. 21.
11 January 2026
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Merck (MRK) stock week ahead: $30 billion Revolution talks and JPMorgan catalysts to watch

Merck (MRK) stock week ahead: $30 billion Revolution talks and JPMorgan catalysts to watch

Merck shares fell 0.4% to $110.53 Friday as reports surfaced of talks to buy Revolution Medicines in a deal valued at $28 billion to $32 billion. Revolution shares jumped 10.7% on the speculation. The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times said the deal would be among the largest pre-commercial biotech acquisitions. Investors await updates at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on Monday.
11 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.4% to $938.98 Friday after being named an adviser on A.S. Watson’s planned dual IPO in Hong Kong and London, which could raise over $2 billion. Goldman will report quarterly results Thursday, following JPMorgan’s release Tuesday and the December CPI report. The bank also declared dividends on several preferred stock series, payable Feb. 10 to holders of record Jan. 26.
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Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

Utilities stocks outperformed Friday, led by gains in nuclear-linked shares after Meta signed 20-year power deals with Vistra and small-reactor firms. Vistra surged 10.5%, Constellation 6.1%. Investors are watching Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data, which could move Treasury yields and rate-sensitive utilities. Meta’s deals target power for its Ohio AI data center, raising concerns about grid strain.
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Real Estate Stocks in focus: XLRE, REITs brace for CPI after Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push

Real Estate Stocks in focus: XLRE, REITs brace for CPI after Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push

U.S. housing stocks rallied Friday after the Trump administration launched a $200 billion mortgage-bond purchase program, with the Philadelphia Housing index jumping 4.8%. REIT-focused ETFs posted smaller gains. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the first $3 billion in purchases has begun. Thirty-year mortgage rates remain near 6.2% as investors await Tuesday’s CPI report.
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Boeing MAX 10 moves a step closer — why industrials ETF XLI and Boeing stock are on Monday’s radar

Boeing MAX 10 moves a step closer — why industrials ETF XLI and Boeing stock are on Monday’s radar

The FAA has cleared Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 for the next phase of flight testing, a source said, despite ongoing engine deicing issues. Boeing shares rose 3.1% to $234.53, helping lift the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) by 1.1%. The S&P 500 closed at a record high. Defense contractors face new payout rules after an executive order tied buybacks and dividends to weapons delivery schedules.
11 January 2026
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Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta rose 1.1% Friday after announcing nuclear energy deals to supply up to 6.6 GW for its AI data centers by 2035. The S&P 500 closed at a record high. EU regulators signaled WhatsApp Channels will likely face stricter rules under the Digital Services Act after reporting 51.7 million EU users. U.S. wireless carriers will face the Supreme Court over $200 million in FCC fines for sharing customer location data.
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Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Defense contractors sought legal advice after President Trump signed an order tying buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, sources said. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman shares surged, lifting aerospace and defense ETFs. The Pentagon is expected to issue guidance as the War Department begins its review. The S&P 500 closed at a record high despite the policy shift.
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Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) shares fell 1.8% to $11.72 Friday, tracking declines in other U.S.-listed quantum stocks. The company expects U.S. court approval by late January for its $110 million bid to acquire Luminar Semiconductor out of bankruptcy. CEO Yuping Huang, officially appointed Jan. 1, said the focus will shift from prototyping to manufacturing. QUBT’s 12-month price target averages $17, with a consensus “hold” rating.
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Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

Meta signed 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra and Oklo to supply its AI data centers, aiming for up to 6.6 GW by 2035. Vistra shares surged 10.5%, Oklo rose 7.9%, and Meta gained 1.1% Friday. Traders are watching the Jan. 13 U.S. CPI and TSMC earnings. The S&P 500 and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index both closed at record highs.
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Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions on Venezuela could be eased as soon as next week to boost oil exports, with proceeds possibly flowing back into the country. Brent crude closed Friday at $63.34 a barrel, WTI at $59.12, amid ongoing tensions in Iran and Ukraine. President Trump signed an order blocking seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. accounts. Chevron and Exxon shares rose; ConocoPhillips slipped.
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Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

A damaged pipeline cut water to large parts of Gurugram, affecting around 150 colonies and 50 societies, as GMDA halted supply from the Chandu Budhera plant and began repairs. Delhi’s air quality remained “very poor,” with Chandni Chowk recording an AQI of 395 and forecasts warning of continued smog through Jan. 13. Dense fog and cold-wave conditions reduced visibility and pushed temperatures as low as 3°C.
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  • Victory Capital Holdings (VCTR) Seen Slightly Overvalued After Recent Gains
    April 30, 2026, 6:56 PM EDT. Victory Capital Holdings (VCTR) shares surged about 20% last month and 11% over three months, reaching a year-to-date return of 22.5% and a 40.9% total shareholder return over one year. Analysts set a fair value near $74.75, slightly below the current $78.51 price, suggesting the stock is about 5% overvalued. Consensus price targets range widely from $67 to $83, reflecting mixed views on future earnings growth and risks. Key concerns include ongoing net outflows and fee compression, which could pressure revenue and margins, challenging optimistic earnings forecasts. Investors face a split sentiment between potential growth and valuation caution, advising careful assessment of risks and rewards before buying.

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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.
Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

30 April 2026
Nvidia shares dropped 4.6% to $199.57 Thursday as investors reacted to Alphabet and Amazon expanding sales of their own AI chips. Alphabet reported Google Cloud revenue up 63% and began selling TPU chips directly to customers. AMD and Broadcom shares rose 5.1% and 3.0%, respectively. Amazon said its Trainium chip line secured $225 billion in revenue commitments.
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