Today: 2 May 2026

DroneShield Limited stock slips as JPMorgan drops off the 5% holder list — what investors watch next

DroneShield Limited stock slips as JPMorgan drops off the 5% holder list — what investors watch next

DroneShield Ltd shares fell 1.0% to A$3.85 after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and affiliates dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold. About 21 million shares changed hands. The company recently promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer and last month announced an $8.2 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to a western military customer.
8 January 2026
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Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

Margin debt on Taiwan’s stock market reached NT$351 billion, the highest since June 2008, as the Taiex surged past 30,000 points driven by TSMC’s gains. Lawmaker Lin Te-fu warned the index is distorted, with TSMC now over 40% of market value. On Monday, TSMC rose 5.36% to a record NT$1,670, while 749 main-board stocks fell. Trading turnover hit NT$765.8 billion, with foreign investors net sellers.
8 January 2026
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IDFC First Bank shares rise after savings rate cut, as Nomura flags 23% upside

IDFC First Bank shares rise after savings rate cut, as Nomura flags 23% upside

IDFC First Bank shares rose nearly 2% after the lender cut savings account interest rates by up to 200 basis points, effective Jan. 9. Nomura initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a 105-rupee target, citing expected margin recovery as deposit costs ease. The revised top savings rate drops to 6.5% from 7%. Nomura warned that profitability targets depend on deposit retention and stable credit costs.
8 January 2026
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ANZ stock edges up as RBA warns inflation still “too high”; Feb rate call back in focus

ANZ stock edges up as RBA warns inflation still “too high”; Feb rate call back in focus

ANZ shares closed up 0.7% at A$35.68 after two days of losses, with about 4.1 million shares traded. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said inflation above 3% remains “too high,” despite a softer November reading. Traders await quarterly CPI data on Jan. 28 and the RBA’s rate decision on Feb. 3. The S&P/ASX 200 ended 0.3% higher at 8,720.
8 January 2026
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CBA shares stop falling — but the next CPI print could jolt Commonwealth Bank stock

CBA shares stop falling — but the next CPI print could jolt Commonwealth Bank stock

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed up 0.03% at A$153.27 Thursday, trading about 1.0 million shares after a sharp fall the previous session. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said inflation remains too high, keeping rate hike risks in play. Interest-rate swaps imply a 35% chance of a February hike. CBA will report half-year results and announce an interim dividend on Feb. 11.
8 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price slips after export-curb rally as traders eye Jan. 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths share price slips after export-curb rally as traders eye Jan. 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths dropped 5.4% to A$14.24 on Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s 14.5% surge after China banned exports of “dual-use” items to Japan. The stock traded 8.36 million shares as investors weighed risks to rare earth supply. G7 finance ministers will meet Jan. 12 to discuss supply and a possible price floor. Lynas will report quarterly results Jan. 21.
8 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.01.2026

Royalty Pharma closed at $40.26, up 40% in a year, but a DCF model values shares at $179.83, about 77.6% higher. Camping World Holdings ended at $11.16, with a DCF value of $3.85, suggesting a 190% premium. Photronics traded at $31.78 after a 23.7% monthly gain; DCF analysis estimates intrinsic value at $19.02. Tanger raised $200 million in exchangeable notes and secured $550 million in term loans.
8 January 2026
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DBS Smashes S$58, OCBC Tops S$20: Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Records as Dividend Hunt Intensifies

DBS Smashes S$58, OCBC Tops S$20: Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Records as Dividend Hunt Intensifies

DBS shares closed at a record S$58.40 after hitting S$58.80, while OCBC touched S$20.25 before easing to S$20.06, driving Singapore’s STI to another high. Dividend yields near 5% have kept buyers active despite stretched valuations. DBS is up over 30% in 12 months; OCBC has gained 19%. Analysts warn earnings pressure could test dividend payouts if credit costs rise.
8 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock rises as Jan. 28 earnings date set — key levels and risks to watch

ServiceNow (NOW) stock rises as Jan. 28 earnings date set — key levels and risks to watch

ServiceNow shares closed up 1.4% at $150.90 Wednesday, marking a third straight gain despite lighter-than-average trading volume. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Jan. 28. Shares remain well below their 50- and 200-day moving averages. Investors await updates on the $7.75 billion Armis acquisition and subscription revenue outlook.
8 January 2026
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Danaher stock slips as analysts lift targets ahead of JPM Healthcare Conference, earnings

Danaher stock slips as analysts lift targets ahead of JPM Healthcare Conference, earnings

Danaher shares closed down 0.42% at $235.60 Wednesday, then edged up 0.16% after hours. CEO Rainer Blair will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Jan. 13, with Q4 earnings set for Jan. 28. Evercore ISI and TD Cowen raised price targets to $250 and $270, respectively. The stock traded between $233.26 and $238.00, with 2.7 million shares changing hands.
8 January 2026
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Microsoft stock closes higher as Musk-OpenAI trial risk lands, with MSFT earnings in focus

Microsoft stock closes higher as Musk-OpenAI trial risk lands, with MSFT earnings in focus

A U.S. judge set Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI’s for-profit shift for a March jury trial, keeping Microsoft as a defendant. Microsoft shares closed up 1% at $483.47, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. Traders are watching Microsoft’s upcoming results for signals on Azure and AI spending. OpenAI reportedly set aside an employee stock pool worth 10% of the company, valued at $500 billion in October.
8 January 2026
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Alien Talk Fades Around Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as New Searches Find No Signals and Images Turn Green

Alien Talk Fades Around Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as New Searches Find No Signals and Images Turn Green

Astronomers using the Green Bank Telescope detected no radio technosignatures from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, supporting its natural origin. Gemini North released an image showing the comet’s green glow from gases near the Sun. NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft observed the comet’s tails in ultraviolet, with some features still unexplained, researchers said.
8 January 2026
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  • SoFi Stock Seen Rebounding 26% Amid Market Overreaction to Tech Segment Slump
    May 1, 2026, 10:34 PM EDT. SoFi Technologies shares tumbled 15.44% after a mixed Q1 2026 earnings report with a 27% drop in its Technology Platform revenue due to a major client loss. Despite this, SoFi beat revenue estimates by 5% and posted a 134% jump in net income. The digital bank's loan originations soared 68% year-over-year, and management projects 30% revenue growth in 2026 backed by strong deposits funding over 90% of liabilities. 24/7 Wall St. sets a 12-month price target of $19.57, indicating 26% upside from $15.53, and rates it a buy with 90% confidence. Risks include rising loan charge-offs and Tech Platform weakness, but insider buying and a new $3.6 billion loan commitment support the bullish view.

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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

2 May 2026
Strategy Inc kept STRC’s May dividend rate at 11.5% and set a $0.958333333 per-share payout, according to a new filing. Shareholders are voting on whether to move STRC dividends from monthly to twice monthly, with results due at the June 8 annual meeting. The company recently used $255 million from a stock sale to buy 3,273 bitcoin.
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