Today: 1 May 2026

RTX stock rises as Trump buyback curb clouds defense payouts, $1.5T budget talk lingers

RTX stock rises as Trump buyback curb clouds defense payouts, $1.5T budget talk lingers

RTX shares rose 0.8% to $188.70 in midday trading Friday after President Trump signed an executive order tying defense contractor dividends, buybacks, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines. Contractors, including RTX, are reviewing the order and seeking legal advice. Trump threatened to block Raytheon’s government contracts unless buybacks stop. Investors await RTX’s Jan. 27 earnings report for further guidance.
9 January 2026
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Compass stock jumps nearly 9% as Anywhere merger closes — here’s what traders watch next

Compass stock jumps nearly 9% as Anywhere merger closes — here’s what traders watch next

Compass shares jumped nearly 9% after closing its all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate and selling $1 billion in convertible notes. The combined firm now spans about 340,000 real estate professionals. Compass updated guidance, projecting Q4 revenue at the high end of its prior range and adjusted EBITDA above earlier outlooks. Anywhere’s shares have been delisted from the NYSE.
9 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock rises after $1 billion above-market financing — here’s what traders are parsing

Ondas (ONDS) stock rises after $1 billion above-market financing — here’s what traders are parsing

Ondas Holdings shares rose about 3% to $14.44 midday Friday after the company priced a $1 billion stock-and-warrant offering at $16.45 per share, a 17.5% premium to the prior close. The deal includes 19 million shares and pre-funded warrants tied to 60.79 million common stock equivalents. An SEC filing also disclosed Sentry CS, acquired in November, posted a $13.51 million net loss on $11.35 million sales in 2024.
9 January 2026
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Chevron stock rises on Venezuela export scramble as White House talks loom

Chevron stock rises on Venezuela export scramble as White House talks loom

Chevron shares rose 1.5% to $161.57 in midday trading Friday as the company, Vitol, and Trafigura compete for U.S. deals involving Venezuelan crude, sources said. Chevron is in talks with the U.S. government to expand its Venezuela sanctions license. Oil prices climbed, with Brent at $62.49 a barrel. Investors await Chevron’s Jan. 30 results and any update on its Venezuela operations.
9 January 2026
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UWMC stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order as traders hunt for proof rates will fall

UWMC stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order as traders hunt for proof rates will fall

UWM Holdings shares surged 14% to $5.36 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases to lower borrowing costs. Over 22 million shares traded. CEO Mat Ishbia’s SFS Holding sold nearly 1.9 million shares earlier in the week at $4.43–$4.70. Investors await inflation and mortgage-rate data for further direction.
9 January 2026
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AbbVie stock slips on $1.3B charge, deal-rumor denial — what’s next for ABBV

AbbVie stock slips on $1.3B charge, deal-rumor denial — what’s next for ABBV

AbbVie shares fell 0.8% to $222.35 after the company cut its 2025 profit outlook and denied takeover talks with Revolution Medicines. AbbVie now expects fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.61–$2.65, down from $3.32–$3.36, citing a $1.3 billion pre-tax acquired R&D expense. Wolfe Research downgraded the stock to “Peer Perform.” AbbVie said results for the quarter ended Dec. 31 are not yet final.
9 January 2026
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Ford stock slips today after Piper upgrade pop as investors weigh Ford’s “eyes-off” driving push

Ford stock slips today after Piper upgrade pop as investors weigh Ford’s “eyes-off” driving push

Ford shares dropped 1.5% to $14.19 Friday, retracing gains from Thursday’s Piper Sandler upgrade. Traders are watching for Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings, with focus on EV spending and software revenue. The company plans to launch Level 3 driver-assist in 2028, but pricing and rollout details remain undecided. Broader market sentiment was shaped by a weaker U.S. jobs report and rate cut speculation.
9 January 2026
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Oklo stock jumps as Meta backs 1.2-GW Ohio nuclear power campus for AI data centers

Oklo stock jumps as Meta backs 1.2-GW Ohio nuclear power campus for AI data centers

Oklo shares jumped 11% after announcing a deal with Meta to develop a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. Meta also signed long-term nuclear power agreements with Vistra and TerraPower as AI drives up electricity demand. Investors are watching for updates on permits, funding, and Oklo’s next quarterly report. Trading volume in Oklo surged to 22.1 million shares.
9 January 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock jumps 4% as Trump payout order shakes defense sector, new contracts land

Northrop Grumman stock jumps 4% as Trump payout order shakes defense sector, new contracts land

Northrop Grumman shares climbed 4.2% to $615.86 Friday, rebounding after a sharp drop earlier in the week triggered by Trump’s order tying dividends, buybacks, and executive pay to weapons delivery schedules. The company announced a $94.3 million Navy missile contract and a $231.5 million Marine Corps drone award. Defense stocks have swung on policy signals and new contract wins.
9 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra Corp shares jumped 11.4% to $167.81 after announcing 20-year nuclear power purchase agreements with Meta Platforms covering over 2,600 MW from three plants. The contracts begin deliveries in late 2026 and could boost Vistra’s adjusted free cash flow by up to 17% once fully in place. Meta also signed nuclear deals with two other firms. Vistra stock remains below its September high of $219.82.
9 January 2026
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NASA orders SpaceX Crew-11 home early from ISS after undisclosed astronaut medical issue, spacewalk canceled

NASA orders SpaceX Crew-11 home early from ISS after undisclosed astronaut medical issue, spacewalk canceled

NASA will return SpaceX’s Crew-11 from the International Space Station ahead of schedule after a crew member developed a serious medical condition, officials said Thursday. The astronaut is stable, but NASA said the ISS lacks the capability to diagnose and treat the issue. The agency is reviewing return dates and coordinating with SpaceX and partners to advance the Crew-12 launch. NASA has not disclosed the astronaut’s identity or medical details.
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Stock Market Today

  • Atmos Energy Expected to Report Strong Q2 Earnings on May 6
    May 1, 2026, 8:01 AM EDT. Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is set to report fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on May 6 after market close. The company caters to 3.4 million customers and has likely benefited from infrastructure investments and regulatory rate adjustments. Analysts expect earnings per share of $3.36, a 10.9% increase year-over-year, with revenues at $2.22 billion, up 13.7%. Atmos carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and an Earnings ESP (Earnings Surprise Prediction) of +0.20%, suggesting a likely earnings beat. Sector peers like ONE Gas and Duke Energy also show potential for earnings beats in the upcoming cycle. Operational costs may weigh on gains, but overall outlook remains positive.

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American Water Expands 2026 Water Grants As AWK Investors Watch Costs And Merger Risk

American Water Expands 2026 Water Grants As AWK Investors Watch Costs And Merger Risk

1 May 2026
Illinois American Water named 14 nonprofits as 2026 Water and Environment grant recipients, funded by the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing program. The awards came as American Water Works reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance and outlined $3.7 billion in planned investments. Shares fell 2.69% to $128.42 Thursday. Nationally, the foundation awarded over $1.5 million to 86 groups in 13 states.
Exxon and Chevron Beat Earnings, But the Iran War Left a Bigger Mark Than Oil Prices Show

Exxon and Chevron Beat Earnings, But the Iran War Left a Bigger Mark Than Oil Prices Show

1 May 2026
Exxon Mobil and Chevron beat first-quarter earnings forecasts despite lower reported profits, citing disruptions from the Iran war. Exxon’s adjusted earnings reached $1.16 per share, while Chevron posted $1.41 per share. Exxon’s free cash flow was $2.7 billion; Chevron’s was negative $1.5 billion. Both companies said timing effects from unsettled oil shipments weighed on results.
Old National Bancorp Stock Gets a $5.9 Million Comerica Signal as Buybacks Take Focus

Old National Bancorp Stock Gets a $5.9 Million Comerica Signal as Buybacks Take Focus

1 May 2026
Comerica Bank increased its stake in Old National Bancorp by 27.8% in Q4, now holding 263,057 shares worth about $5.87 million, according to a Friday 13F filing. Old National reported Q1 net income of $229.6 million, net interest income of $580.4 million, and total loans of $49.8 billion. The bank repurchased 3.9 million shares and returned $151 million to shareholders. Shares last traded at $23.97.
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