Today: 2 May 2026

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys shares rose 2.2% to $519.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday after unveiling new automotive engineering tools and partnerships at CES 2026. The company highlighted updates to sensor simulation and virtual developer kits, plus work with Samsung and the FIA. A securities class action remains pending in federal court. Synopsys will present next at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 15.
8 January 2026
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SoFi stock steadies after $1.6 billion share sale as BofA stays cautious ahead of earnings

SoFi stock steadies after $1.6 billion share sale as BofA stays cautious ahead of earnings

SoFi shares edged up 0.1% to $27 in after-hours trading Wednesday, staying below the recent $27.50 offering price. Underwriters exercised an option to buy extra shares, bringing the total sold to nearly 57.8 million. Bank of America resumed coverage at underperform, while Barclays raised its target to $28. Investors await SoFi’s Jan. 30 earnings report.
8 January 2026
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Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture agreed to acquire UK-based AI firm Faculty, adding over 400 staff; terms were not disclosed, but the Financial Times reported a value above $1 billion. Shares closed down 0.7% at $273.98 and were flat after hours. CEO Mauro Macchi sold 500 shares at $280 each under a pre-arranged plan. Investors await U.S. jobs data and Accenture’s Jan. 28 shareholder meeting.
8 January 2026
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Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble Inc launched a crypto wallet with Tether, allowing viewers to pay creators directly using bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold. Rumble shares rose about 5% after the announcement before closing down 1.8% at $6.61. The wallet is non-custodial and uses MoonPay for crypto-to-fiat conversions. The move follows Tether’s $775 million investment in Rumble last December.
8 January 2026
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Salad and Go is quitting Texas and Oklahoma — and closing its last 32 stores

Salad and Go is quitting Texas and Oklahoma — and closing its last 32 stores

Salad and Go will close its final 32 Texas and Oklahoma restaurants on Jan. 11, affecting about 600 employees and moving its headquarters back to Arizona. The closures include 25 Dallas-Fort Worth locations and a Dallas-area commissary. The chain will shrink to about 70 stores, all in Arizona and Nevada. CEO Mike Tattersfield cited expansion costs and a flawed business plan.
8 January 2026
Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen shares rose 3.5% to $341.64 after UBS initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $380 target. The move follows FDA approval of Amneal’s biosimilar rivals to Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva, which generated $5.3 billion in U.S. sales last year. Amgen also announced an $840 million deal to acquire Dark Blue Therapeutics, adding an early-stage leukemia drug. CEO Robert Bradway will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12.
8 January 2026
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Compass (COMP) stock jumps after-hours on Q4 outlook lift and $750 mln notes plan ahead of Anywhere merger

Compass (COMP) stock jumps after-hours on Q4 outlook lift and $750 mln notes plan ahead of Anywhere merger

Compass shares jumped 9.4% to $11.84 in after-hours trading after the company raised fourth-quarter guidance and announced a $750 million convertible notes offering tied to its pending merger with Anywhere Real Estate. Stockholders at both firms approved the all-stock deal, which is expected to close Jan. 9. Compass projects its shareholders will own 78% of the combined company.
8 January 2026
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KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA shares fell about 2.5% to $1,359.69 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a regular-session drop, snapping a three-day winning streak. The company announced a new $36 million R&D hub in Chennai. Semiconductor equipment stocks broadly declined as investors rotated into mega-cap AI names. Traders are watching U.S. labor data Friday and KLA’s Jan. 29 earnings.
8 January 2026
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Credo (CRDO) stock jumps 6% after-hours after insider filings; Needham conference is next focus

Credo (CRDO) stock jumps 6% after-hours after insider filings; Needham conference is next focus

Credo Technology shares climbed about 6% to $141 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a volatile regular session. SEC filings showed executives had shares withheld to cover taxes on vested stock awards. Nearly 10 million shares traded, 27% above average volume. CEO Bill Brennan and CFO Dan Fleming are scheduled to present at Needham’s Growth Conference in New York on Jan. 14.
8 January 2026
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UK water watchdog says Tunbridge Wells outage was “no surprise” as South East Water boss faces MPs

UK water watchdog says Tunbridge Wells outage was “no surprise” as South East Water boss faces MPs

Britain’s drinking water watchdog told MPs South East Water’s Pembury plant had weeks of worsening issues before a two-week supply collapse in Tunbridge Wells, leaving 24,000 homes without safe water. The company failed to install required filtration and relied on manual monitoring. The regulator is seeking tougher enforcement. South East Water’s chief apologised and rated the response “eight out of 10.”
8 January 2026
Merck (MRK) stock slips after-hours as CDC backs one-dose HPV shot; Cidara deal closes

Merck (MRK) stock slips after-hours as CDC backs one-dose HPV shot; Cidara deal closes

Merck shares slipped 0.2% in after-hours trading after U.S. health officials cut HPV vaccine guidance to one dose, raising concerns over Gardasil sales. Analysts warned the change could reduce 2026 Gardasil revenue by up to $630 million. Merck also completed its $9.2 billion Cidara acquisition and set Feb. 3 for quarterly results.
8 January 2026
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American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines shares rose about 2% to $15.99 Wednesday after announcing free in-flight Wi‑Fi for AAdvantage members, sponsored by AT&T. U.S. regulators proposed easing civil fines in airline consumer-protection cases, waiving $16.7 million in penalties imposed on American last year. Delta and United shares fell about 0.8% each.
8 January 2026
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First Solar stock slides 10% on Jefferies downgrade as 2026 orders come into focus

First Solar stock slides 10% on Jefferies downgrade as 2026 orders come into focus

First Solar shares fell 10.3% to $241.11 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Jefferies downgraded the stock to “hold” and cut its price target, citing weak 2026 booking visibility and doubts over Section 232 tariff benefits. The stock hit a low of $239.26 on volume of 6.2 million shares. Sunrun and Canadian Solar also declined, while Enphase and SolarEdge were little changed.
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  • Sastasundar Ventures Ltd (HEALTHX) Stock Overview on NSE
    May 1, 2026, 11:08 PM EDT. Sastasundar Ventures Ltd, listed on NSE as HEALTHX, operates in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sector. The company distributes a variety of products including food supplements, herbal body care, personal care items, beverages, vitamins, and medical devices. Founded in 1989 and based in Kolkata, India, Sastasundar serves wellness and pharmaceutical markets. Investors track HEALTHX for exposure to health and wellness segments within India's growing pharmaceutical distribution space.

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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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