Today: 1 May 2026

Eli Lilly stock slides 2%: Zepbound trial data, TuneLab AI tie-up and what’s next for LLY

Eli Lilly stock slides 2%: Zepbound trial data, TuneLab AI tie-up and what’s next for LLY

Eli Lilly shares fell 2% to $1,063.56 Friday, extending a two-day decline and lagging the broader market. The drop followed late-stage trial results for a Zepbound-Taltz drug combo and news of a $1.2 billion deal to buy Ventyx Biosciences. A Form 4 filing showed Lilly Endowment sold 292,148 shares on January 7. Lilly will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 13.
Tesla stock (TSLA) rebounds to $445 as CES self-driving push keeps robotaxi story in play

Tesla stock (TSLA) rebounds to $445 as CES self-driving push keeps robotaxi story in play

Tesla shares rose 2.1% to $445.01 Friday, with 74 million shares traded. The stock moved between $430.40 and $448.78 as investors looked ahead to inflation data and Tesla’s upcoming results. Tesla faces pressure from the end of U.S. EV tax credits and competition from BYD, which surpassed it in annual EV sales. The S&P 500 closed at a record high after U.S. payrolls data came in below expectations.
10 January 2026
Broadcom stock jumps after Mizuho lifts target; CPI week sets up next test for AVGO

Broadcom stock jumps after Mizuho lifts target; CPI week sets up next test for AVGO

Broadcom shares jumped 3.7% to $344.97 Friday, lifting the PHLX Semiconductor Index to a record. Mizuho raised its price target on Broadcom to $480, citing “attractive valuations.” Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought 31,573 shares, while Broadcom’s legal chief sold 30,000 shares. The stock remains 17% below its 52-week high after a December warning on profit margins.
Revolution Medicines stock jumps on Merck buyout buzz and an FDA breakthrough tag — what to watch Monday

Revolution Medicines stock jumps on Merck buyout buzz and an FDA breakthrough tag — what to watch Monday

Revolution Medicines shares surged 10.7% to $118.64 Friday after reports that Merck is in talks for a $28–32 billion takeover. The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy status to its lung cancer drug zoldonrasib. Insider filings show the CFO and COO sold shares earlier in the week under pre-arranged plans. Revolution denied rumors of a separate AbbVie bid.
10 January 2026
Meta stock ends up after nuclear power deals as WhatsApp EU rules, China review loom

Meta stock ends up after nuclear power deals as WhatsApp EU rules, China review loom

Meta shares closed up 1.1% at $653.06 after announcing 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower, aiming for up to 6.6 gigawatts by 2035. European and Chinese regulators launched new investigations into Meta this week. In Europe, WhatsApp Channels exceeded the EU’s regulatory threshold, triggering possible stricter rules. China will review Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus.
Azul S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd (AZULD) faces fresh dilution math after board tweaks debt-to-equity terms

Azul S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd (AZULD) faces fresh dilution math after board tweaks debt-to-equity terms

Azul’s board approved new terms for converting 908,401 mandatory debentures into 1.36 trillion preferred shares as part of its U.S. Chapter 11 plan, meeting minutes showed Friday. The company’s Brazil share offering, tied to the plan, will not extend to ADR holders. Interest on the debentures will be extinguished at conversion. Annual and Q4 results are scheduled for Feb. 26.
10 January 2026
Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $479.28 Friday after the company launched Copilot Checkout and new “agentic AI” tools for retailers. PayPal will handle payments for the new platform. The S&P 500 closed at a record high, up 0.6%. U.S. CPI data is due Jan. 13, with Microsoft’s Q2 earnings set for Jan. 28.
Nvidia stock: What traders watch Monday after China H200 payment terms tighten

Nvidia stock: What traders watch Monday after China H200 payment terms tighten

Nvidia shares slipped 0.1% to $184.86 Friday amid tighter H200 chip sales terms for China and new auto partnerships announced at CES. The company now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers, with no cancellations or refunds allowed, as regulators review chip import rules. TSMC, Nvidia’s main supplier, reported a 20.45% revenue jump and will issue guidance Jan. 15. Nvidia reports earnings Feb. 25.
10 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Corn Futures Close Lower in April Amid Mixed Export Sales and Weather Forecasts
    May 1, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. Corn futures ended April with modest losses, dropping between ¼ and 3 ½ cents. May contracts saw 19 delivery notices on First Notice Day, while the national average cash corn price fell 2.5 cents to $4.32 ¾. Weather forecasts predict 1 to 1.5 inches of rain for key Corn Belt areas, potentially aiding planting over the next five days. The USDA reported strong old crop corn export sales of 1.598 million metric tons, led by Colombia and Mexico, but noted no new crop sales for the first time in 13 weeks. The U.S. House passed a farm bill lacking year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales, which may face separate Senate consideration. May corn closed at $4.64 ¾, declining 1 ¾ cents, as the market weighed these mixed signals.

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

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT Corn Futures Close Lower in April Amid Mixed Export Sales and Weather Forecasts May 1, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. Corn futures ended April with modest losses, dropping between ¼ and 3 ½ cents. May contracts saw 19 delivery notices on First Notice Day, while the national average cash corn price fell 2.5 cents to $4.32 ¾. Weather forecasts predict 1 to 1.5 inches of rain for key Corn Belt areas, potentially aiding planting over the next five days. The USDA reported strong old crop corn
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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