Today: 2 May 2026

Meta stock drops after hours as court fight and smart-glasses supply squeeze keep traders cautious

Meta stock drops after hours as court fight and smart-glasses supply squeeze keep traders cautious

Meta Platforms shares dropped 1.8% to $648.69 in after-hours trading Wednesday amid investor rotation in big tech. The company paused international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses due to U.S. demand and supply limits. Mark Zuckerberg named C.J. Mahoney as chief legal officer, replacing Jennifer Newstead, who will join Apple. U.S. job openings fell in November, while private payroll growth lagged forecasts.
7 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps after CES “Panther Lake” reveal puts 18A chipmaking plan back in play

Intel stock jumps after CES “Panther Lake” reveal puts 18A chipmaking plan back in play

Intel shares jumped 6.4% to $42.62 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company showcased its Panther Lake laptop chips built on its new 18A process at CES. The company said pre-orders for its Core Ultra Series 3, also on 18A, began Jan. 6, with broader availability Jan. 27. Analysts and investors are watching for early demand and updates on 18A production when Intel reports earnings Jan. 29.
7 January 2026
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Alphabet’s GOOG stock overtakes Apple in market value — what investors watch next

Alphabet’s GOOG stock overtakes Apple in market value — what investors watch next

Alphabet’s Class C shares jumped 2.5% after hours Wednesday, pushing the company’s market value above Apple’s for the first time since 2019. The move followed a price-target hike from Canaccord and renewed investor interest in AI stocks. Apple shares slipped, while Nvidia also gained. Investors now await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Alphabet’s next earnings in early February.
7 January 2026
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Amazon stock rises after Alexa.com CES 2026 debut as AWS self-driving deal grabs attention

Amazon stock rises after Alexa.com CES 2026 debut as AWS self-driving deal grabs attention

Amazon shares rose 0.5% to $242.06 Wednesday after the company launched Alexa.com and new Alexa+ partnerships at CES 2026. AWS expanded its autonomous-driving partnership with Aumovio, linked to Aurora’s driverless truck plans. A U.S. judge rejected Amazon’s bid to dismiss a COVID-19 price gouging lawsuit. Investors await Amazon’s expected Feb. 5 earnings and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
7 January 2026
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Why Lockheed Martin stock is sliding: Trump payout threat collides with PAC-3 missile ramp and a Goldman sell

Why Lockheed Martin stock is sliding: Trump payout threat collides with PAC-3 missile ramp and a Goldman sell

Lockheed Martin shares dropped 4.5% after President Trump threatened to block dividends and buybacks for defense contractors until weapons production speeds up. The company had just reached a seven-year framework with the U.S. Department of War to raise PAC-3 MSE interceptor output to 2,000 units annually. Goldman Sachs reiterated a Sell rating, citing higher contractor risk under new deal structures.
7 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rises as the AI trade returns — and a Midwest grid deal adds a fresh angle

Microsoft stock rises as the AI trade returns — and a Midwest grid deal adds a fresh angle

Microsoft shares rose 1% to $483.51 in late trading Wednesday after hitting $489.68 intraday, as investors rotated into AI-linked stocks. MISO announced it will use Microsoft technology to modernize Midwest grid operations. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and awaiting Microsoft’s next earnings date, which remains unannounced.
7 January 2026
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Auchan sells eight Polish shopping centres to Hungary’s Adventum — and stays as tenant

Auchan sells eight Polish shopping centres to Hungary’s Adventum — and stays as tenant

Auchan Polska and Ceetrus have agreed to sell eight Polish shopping centres to Hungary’s Adventum Penta Fund for about €195 million, with Auchan staying on as anchor tenant under long leases. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, includes a major site in Szczecin. Adventum plans to reduce hypermarket space to add other tenants. The agreement remains preliminary pending final handover.
7 January 2026
Chevron stock price forecast: CVX slips as $22 bln Lukoil bid talk and Venezuela oil control jolt the outlook

Chevron stock price forecast: CVX slips as $22 bln Lukoil bid talk and Venezuela oil control jolt the outlook

Chevron shares fell 0.9% to $155.17 after reports it may join a bid for Lukoil’s international assets. U.S. officials signaled plans to control Venezuelan oil sales “indefinitely,” as Chevron continues exports from the country. Brent crude dropped 1.3% to $59.94. The company’s next earnings call is set for January 30.
7 January 2026
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SoFi stock price forecast: BofA’s $20.50 target clashes with Barclays’ $28 as earnings loom

SoFi stock price forecast: BofA’s $20.50 target clashes with Barclays’ $28 as earnings loom

SoFi Technologies shares traded at $26.96 Wednesday afternoon after falling 7.9% Tuesday, with volume near 37.5 million. The company completed a 57.8 million share offering at $27.50 each on Jan. 5. Options activity surged, with call volume more than triple normal and implied volatility signaling a 14% move around Jan. 30 earnings. Analyst price targets ranged from $20.50 to $28.
7 January 2026
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BBAI stock price forecast: BigBear.ai slips under $6 as downgrade meets Jan. 16 note deadline

BBAI stock price forecast: BigBear.ai slips under $6 as downgrade meets Jan. 16 note deadline

BigBear.ai shares fell 6.6% to $5.99 Wednesday after Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $6, citing competition and margin pressures. Traders are watching the Jan. 16 redemption of $125 million in convertible notes, which could add about 38 million shares to the market. Volume reached 32.8 million shares by mid-day. A special shareholder meeting is set for Jan. 22.
7 January 2026
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Uber stock price forecast: Robotaxi debut, analyst targets and the next catalysts for UBER

Uber stock price forecast: Robotaxi debut, analyst targets and the next catalysts for UBER

Uber shares rose 0.7% to $86.10 after unveiling a robotaxi with Lucid and Nuro at CES in Las Vegas. Wall Street remains divided on how quickly robotaxis could affect Uber’s margins, with price targets ranging from $73 to $110. Autonomous on-road testing began in December, with service launch planned in the Bay Area in late 2026. Investors await U.S. jobs data Jan. 9 and Uber’s earnings, expected Feb. 4.
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  • Eric Trump's Crypto Venture Faces Legal Troubles and Market Collapse
    May 2, 2026, 12:09 AM EDT. Eric Trump's crypto company Alt5 Sigma Corp is unraveling amid legal and financial turmoil. After stockpiling tokens from the Trump family's World Liberty Financial, Alt5 has removed Eric Trump from its leadership amid a lawsuit from crypto billionaire Justin Sun accusing the firm of freezing tokens and fraud. Since August, Alt5 shares have plunged about 90% to 74 cents. The company reported burning $341 million last fiscal year and expressed serious doubts about its survival. Previously an appliance recycler, Alt5 pivoted through biotech and fintech with a tumultuous recent history, including criminal charges against former executives. Eric Trump's crypto ventures reflect broader struggles, as Donald Trump's $TRUMP token and Truth Social's Bitcoin reserves suffer steep declines.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 12:14 AM EDT Eric Trump's Crypto Venture Faces Legal Troubles and Market Collapse May 2, 2026, 12:09 AM EDT. **Eric Trump's** crypto company Alt5 Sigma Corp is unraveling amid legal and financial turmoil. After stockpiling tokens from the Trump family's World Liberty Financial, Alt5 has removed Eric Trump from its leadership amid a lawsuit from crypto billionaire Justin Sun accusing the firm of freezing tokens and fraud. Since August, Alt5 shares have plunged about 90% to 74 cents. The company reported burning $341 million last fiscal year and
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.
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