Today: 1 May 2026

Venture Global (VG) stock slips after a 10% jump as January LNG export record bets cool

Venture Global (VG) stock slips after a 10% jump as January LNG export record bets cool

Venture Global shares dropped 3.1% to $7.29 Friday morning, reversing part of Thursday’s 10.3% surge. The stock remains about 70% below its $25 IPO price from January 2025. U.S. LNG exports are on pace for a monthly record, but mild weather forecasts pushed natural gas futures down 3%. Venture Global still faces legal risks from BP’s arbitration win over Calcasieu Pass delays.
9 January 2026
Astronics (ATRO) stock rises again after Q4 revenue update and 2026 sales forecast

Astronics (ATRO) stock rises again after Q4 revenue update and 2026 sales forecast

Astronics shares rose 1.7% to $65.88 Friday morning after the company reported unaudited fourth-quarter revenue of $236–$239 million, up 14% year-over-year. Bookings reached $257 million for the quarter, with 2025 orders at $924 million. Management projected 2026 revenue between $950 million and $990 million. The stock surpassed analysts’ average 12-month target price of $60.75.
Silver price snaps back, lifting SLV stock after U.S. jobs data; CPI is next test

Silver price snaps back, lifting SLV stock after U.S. jobs data; CPI is next test

iShares Silver Trust surged 3.2% to $71.94 Friday morning in New York as spot silver gained 1.4% to $77.97 per ounce, rebounding after recent volatility. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, missing forecasts, while the unemployment rate slipped to 4.4%. Traders are watching for the U.S. CPI release on Jan. 13 and the Fed’s late January meeting.
Amazon Pharmacy adds Wegovy pill at $149 cash price, putting Novo Nordisk’s NVO stock back in play

Amazon Pharmacy adds Wegovy pill at $149 cash price, putting Novo Nordisk’s NVO stock back in play

Amazon Pharmacy will offer Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill through insurance and cash-pay, with uninsured customers paying from $149 a month and some insured paying $25. The pill, approved by the FDA in December, will be added to Amazon’s kiosks and is also available at CVS, Costco, and via telehealth. Novo’s U.S. shares rose about 5% to $60.19 Friday morning. Analysts remain split on Novo’s 2026 outlook.
Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $90,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks slide on Fed-rate rethink

Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $90,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks slide on Fed-rate rethink

Bitcoin hovered near $90,000 early Friday as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted $398.8 million in net outflows for a second straight session. Coinbase shares fell 2.7%, while Strategy dropped 4.9%. U.S. employers added 50,000 jobs in December, keeping unemployment at 4.4%. Markets now see a 95.4% chance the Fed will hold rates steady at its Jan. 28 meeting.
Barrick Mining stock price ticks up as gold steadies; U.S. jobs data and Feb. 5 results loom

Barrick Mining stock price ticks up as gold steadies; U.S. jobs data and Feb. 5 results loom

Barrick Mining shares rose 0.7% to $47.78 by 10:06 a.m. EST Friday as gold prices hovered near record highs. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, below forecasts, keeping attention on rates and the dollar. Barrick will report full-year and Q4 results on Feb. 5. Gold-backed ETFs saw $89 billion in inflows in 2025, lifting holdings to a record 4,025 tonnes.
Vistra stock jumps as Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra stock jumps as Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra shares jumped 14.4% to $172.26 after Meta announced 20-year deals to buy power from three Vistra nuclear plants for its U.S. data centers. The agreements cover over 2,600 megawatts from plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Meta did not disclose financial terms. Traders are watching for regulatory approvals and details on plant upgrades.
Bloom Energy stock rises again as AEP expands $2.65 billion fuel cell deal in Wyoming

Bloom Energy stock rises again as AEP expands $2.65 billion fuel cell deal in Wyoming

Bloom Energy shares jumped 5.1% to $128 in early New York trading after American Electric Power disclosed a $2.65 billion fuel-cell order tied to a planned Wyoming facility and a 20-year offtake contract. AEP expects conditions for the agreement to be met by Q2 2026. Investors are focused on delivery timing and contract details. Bloom has not announced its next earnings date.
Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta shares rose 0.1% after announcing three nuclear power deals to supply its AI data centers. Vistra jumped 14.6% and Oklo gained 15.8% on news of long-term contracts and Meta’s funding for new reactors. The agreements could support up to 6.6 GW of clean energy by 2035. Investors are watching permitting timelines and Meta’s next earnings for capex details.
Why Kratos (KTOS) stock is up: Northrop’s Marine Corps Valkyrie drone wingman win

Why Kratos (KTOS) stock is up: Northrop’s Marine Corps Valkyrie drone wingman win

Kratos Defense shares jumped 6% to $110.31 after Northrop Grumman was tapped for a $231.5 million U.S. Marine Corps drone contract pairing its tech with Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie. The deal comes as President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget and ordered limits on payouts by major contractors. Northrop and Lockheed Martin also rose. Kratos next reports earnings Feb. 25.
Palantir stock drifts in early trade as tariff ruling looms and rate bets shift (PLTR)

Palantir stock drifts in early trade as tariff ruling looms and rate bets shift (PLTR)

Palantir shares slipped 0.2% to $176.54 early Friday, following a 2.68% drop Thursday. Investors weighed weaker U.S. payroll data and an expected Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs. The stock has traded more like a tech high-flyer than a defense name, with volatility tied to interest rate and policy shifts. Palantir’s next earnings report is tentatively listed for Feb. 2, according to Wall Street Horizon.
9 January 2026
Ford stock today: Why shares are holding near a 52-week high before the bell

Ford stock today: Why shares are holding near a 52-week high before the bell

Ford shares slipped 0.2% to $14.37 in premarket trading Friday after a 4.8% surge Thursday, following a Piper Sandler upgrade and price target hike. The stock remains near a 52-week high. Ford plans to launch a Level 3 driver-assistance system in 2028, while rivals Mercedes-Benz and Tesla offer less advanced or limited systems. General Motors announced a $6 billion charge to unwind EV investments, following Ford’s $19.5 billion writedown.
9 January 2026
Amazon stock dips as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, with $25 insured pricing

Amazon stock dips as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, with $25 insured pricing

Amazon Pharmacy began offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill nationwide, with insured customers paying as little as $25 per month and uninsured starting at $149. The oral weight-loss drug, approved by U.S. regulators in December, is available for delivery in all 50 states. Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $244.58 in early trading. Broader markets were little changed.

Stock Market Today

  • Gartner Shares Fall 64.6% in One Year but DCF Model Shows Undervaluation
    May 1, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT. Gartner's stock has plunged 64.6% over the past year, closing at $148.49. The decline exceeds peers and reflects broader concerns about IT spending rather than company-specific events. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates Gartner's intrinsic value at $288.61 per share, implying the stock is undervalued by nearly 48.5%. The model uses free cash flow projections through 2035, incorporating analyst forecasts and a tapering growth rate. Despite recent price weakness, Gartner rates 4 out of 6 on valuation checks, highlighting potential value. Investors should weigh market trends alongside these financial metrics when considering Gartner as a buy.

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Beyond Meat Stock Jumps Before Earnings: Why May 6 Is the Date to Watch

Beyond Meat Stock Jumps Before Earnings: Why May 6 Is the Date to Watch

1 May 2026
Beyond Meat shares rose 20.7% Thursday to 98.41 cents, with volume tripling the 50-day average, ahead of its May 6 earnings report. The company recently regained Nasdaq compliance after filing its delayed 2025 annual report. Fourth-quarter net revenue fell 19.7% to $61.6 million; first-quarter revenue is expected between $57 million and $59 million. Wall Street analysts cut price targets, citing weak guidance.
Reddit Stock Jumps as AI Ad Tools Put Wall Street on Notice

Reddit Stock Jumps as AI Ad Tools Put Wall Street on Notice

1 May 2026
Reddit shares rose 16% in premarket trading after the company forecast second-quarter revenue of $715 million to $725 million, topping Wall Street estimates. First-quarter revenue jumped 69% to $663 million, with ad revenue up 74% to $625 million. Daily active unique visitors reached 126.8 million, up 17% from a year ago. Reddit reported net income of $204 million, or $1.01 per diluted share.
Apple Inc Stock Rises as $100 Billion Buyback and iPhone 17 Demand Reset CEO Handoff

Apple Inc Stock Rises as $100 Billion Buyback and iPhone 17 Demand Reset CEO Handoff

1 May 2026
Apple forecast stronger-than-expected June-quarter sales and approved a new $100 billion stock buyback, sending shares up 0.3% premarket to $271.35. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 17% to $111.2 billion, with iPhone sales at $56.99 billion, slightly below estimates due to chip supply limits. Apple raised its dividend 4% and dropped its net cash neutral target. Cook warned higher memory costs will impact results from June.
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