Today: 1 May 2026

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

U.S. semiconductor stocks hit a record Friday, with the PHLX index up 2.7% as Lam Research jumped 8.7% and Intel surged nearly 11%. Broadcom rose 3.8%. Investors now await inflation data and earnings reports that could shift interest-rate expectations. The sector also faces new supply-chain risks as the U.S. expands its “Pax Silica” alliance with Qatar and the UAE.
11 January 2026
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EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT Corp shares fell 2.1% to $51.09 Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.65% gain as U.S. natural gas futures hit an 11-week low. Mild weather forecasts and high supply pressured prices, with February gas contracts dropping 7 cents to $3.337 per mmBtu. Range Resources and Antero Resources also declined. Traders await late-January weather models and Thursday’s U.S. storage report.
11 January 2026
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Gold price near $4,500 keeps GLD in focus as CPI week begins

Gold price near $4,500 keeps GLD in focus as CPI week begins

SPDR Gold Shares closed Friday at $414.47, up 0.7%, as spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,496.09 an ounce, capping a 3.9% weekly gain. December U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 50,000, missing forecasts, while the dollar index climbed 0.25%. Traders see a 95% chance the Fed holds rates steady at its Jan. 27-28 meeting. Major U.S. banks begin reporting fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday, alongside December CPI data.
11 January 2026
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Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 despite ETF outflows — crypto stocks face a CPI test this week

Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 despite ETF outflows — crypto stocks face a CPI test this week

Bitcoin rose 0.3% to $90,865 in weekend trading, after U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $250 million in net outflows Friday, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. Coinbase shares fell 1.9%, while Marathon dropped 2% and Riot Platforms gained 1.3%. Traders await U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings this week, key factors for rate expectations.
11 January 2026
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Dow Jones hits record close — CPI and big-bank earnings are next

Dow Jones hits record close — CPI and big-bank earnings are next

The Dow closed at a record 49,504.07 on Friday, up 0.48%, after U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December and unemployment dipped to 4.4%. Investors now await Tuesday’s inflation data and the start of major bank earnings, with JPMorgan Chase set to report. The Supreme Court’s upcoming tariff ruling could trigger market swings.
11 January 2026
Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stocks hit record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 closing up 0.65% at 6,966.28 and the STOXX 600 up 1%. Chipmakers led U.S. gains, while Glencore surged 10% in Europe. Investors await U.S. CPI data and major bank earnings this week. Global equity funds saw $6.07 billion in outflows, while money market funds drew $161.27 billion.
11 January 2026
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SK hynix stock in focus as DRAM price-jump talk meets HP’s China-sourcing move

SK hynix stock in focus as DRAM price-jump talk meets HP’s China-sourcing move

DRAM prices are expected to jump up to 55% this quarter, fueled by AI demand, according to Micron. SK hynix shares fell 1.59% Friday to 744,000 won, but remain up about 10% for the year. Investors await SK hynix’s quarterly results later this month for signs of broader pricing trends. HP is qualifying new China-based memory suppliers, adding uncertainty for Korean chipmakers.
11 January 2026
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AstraZeneca stock: Nasdaq-100 exit date nears as index flows and JPM conference loom

AstraZeneca stock: Nasdaq-100 exit date nears as index flows and JPM conference loom

AstraZeneca will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replaced by Walmart, Nasdaq said Friday. AstraZeneca shares rose 0.28% in London and 0.68% in New York after the announcement. Index funds are expected to adjust holdings near the effective date, potentially increasing trading volume. AstraZeneca management is set to speak at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference starting Monday.
11 January 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron shares rose 1.8% to $162.11 after executives told the White House the company could quickly double Venezuelan crude exports if U.S. sanctions ease. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said more sanctions could be lifted next week. Trump signed an order blocking seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. accounts. Brent crude closed up 2.18% at $63.34 a barrel amid fresh supply concerns.
11 January 2026
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P&G stock: 3 things to watch before Monday’s open

P&G stock: 3 things to watch before Monday’s open

Procter & Gamble shares closed up 0.2% at $141.87 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 0.65% rise. Shailesh Jejurikar took over as CEO Jan. 1, with Jon Moeller now executive chairman. The company will report fiscal Q2 results Jan. 22. U.S. December CPI data is due Jan. 13, with November retail sales set for Jan. 14.
11 January 2026
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Roche stock: $570 million MediLink cancer-drug deal puts Swiss shares back in focus

Roche stock: $570 million MediLink cancer-drug deal puts Swiss shares back in focus

Roche agreed to pay MediLink $570 million upfront and in near-term milestones for ex-China rights to experimental cancer drug YL201. Roche shares closed up 0.4% at 340.80 Swiss francs after the deal was announced. The Swiss SMI index hit a record high. Investors await Roche’s appearance at the JPM Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12 and its full-year earnings on Jan. 29.
11 January 2026
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Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.3% to $150.96 Friday after China launched an investigation into competition among food-delivery platforms. The probe targets subsidy-driven one-hour delivery services and will include site inspections and interviews. Alibaba and Meituan said they will cooperate. Markets are watching for signs the investigation could force changes to discounts, merchant terms, or compliance costs.
11 January 2026
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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

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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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