Today: 2 May 2026

Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments stock slides 3.6% as chip rally cools; Jan. 27 earnings call in focus

Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments stock slides 3.6% as chip rally cools; Jan. 27 earnings call in focus

Texas Instruments shares fell 3.6% to $185.23 in late Wednesday trading, underperforming other analog chipmakers. The company scheduled its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call for Jan. 27. Traders are watching for signs that the analog-chip inventory reset is easing. Earlier this week, TI launched new automotive chips targeting advanced driver-assistance systems.
7 January 2026
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Merck stock slips after Cidara tender offer; $9 billion R&D hit and HPV schedule shift in focus

Merck stock slips after Cidara tender offer; $9 billion R&D hit and HPV schedule shift in focus

Merck shares slipped 0.3% to $108.59 after it completed its tender offer for Cidara Therapeutics and expects to finalize the $9.2 billion acquisition later Wednesday. The deal will add about $9 billion to 2026 R&D expenses and reduce earnings per share by 30 cents in the first year. Merck also began a Phase 3 lung-cancer trial of calderasib with Keytruda QLEX. U.S. officials updated HPV and rotavirus vaccine guidance this week.
7 January 2026
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RTX stock hits fresh high on FAA radar deal — can the rally hold into earnings?

RTX stock hits fresh high on FAA radar deal — can the rally hold into earnings?

RTX shares fell 1.8% to $187.06 in New York after hitting a record $193.73, as the company secured a $438 million FAA contract for next-generation air traffic control radars. The deal is part of a $12.5 billion U.S. overhaul targeting 612 radar replacements by June 2028. UBS downgraded RTX to Neutral, citing shares near fair value. RTX’s order backlog stood at $251 billion last quarter.
7 January 2026
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Intel stock price forecast: INTC jumps on 18A chip rollout as a $50 target re-enters view

Intel stock price forecast: INTC jumps on 18A chip rollout as a $50 target re-enters view

Intel shares climbed 6.3% to $42.56 Wednesday after the company launched its Core Ultra Series 3 chips at CES, built on the new 18A manufacturing node. The move outpaced declines in major chip ETFs. Melius Research upgraded Intel to “buy” with a $50 target, though average analyst targets remain below the current price. Intel said systems with the new chips will be available globally starting January 27.
7 January 2026
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Pentagon-Lockheed deal aims to triple PAC-3 Patriot interceptor output to 2,000 a year

Pentagon-Lockheed deal aims to triple PAC-3 Patriot interceptor output to 2,000 a year

The U.S. Department of War signed a seven-year framework with Lockheed Martin to boost annual PAC-3 MSE missile production from about 600 to 2,000 units. Lockheed received a $9.8 billion order for 1,970 Patriot missiles in September 2025, its largest ever. The Pentagon cited rising demand from the U.S. and allies, including Ukraine, amid increased focus on air defense.
7 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price forecast: MSFT climbs as AI trade returns — payrolls and earnings in focus

Microsoft stock price forecast: MSFT climbs as AI trade returns — payrolls and earnings in focus

Microsoft shares rose 1.2% to $484.34 in Wednesday afternoon trading, tracking gains in big-cap tech as investors rotated back into AI-linked stocks. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator said it would use Microsoft technology to help manage its power grid. Microsoft shares remain below their 50-day moving average of $494.66. The company’s next earnings report is expected January 28.
7 January 2026
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P&G stock slips in late trade as staples lag and jobs report looms

P&G stock slips in late trade as staples lag and jobs report looms

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1.1% to $138.40 Wednesday, underperforming as consumer staples lagged while tech stocks held firm. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and P&G’s Jan. 22 earnings for signals on rates and company outlook. Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark edged higher; Unilever dropped over 3%. Wells Fargo flagged a possible 2026 rally broadening beyond mega-caps.
7 January 2026
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Salesforce stock rises as tech steadies after soft jobs data; CRM investors eye Friday payrolls

Salesforce stock rises as tech steadies after soft jobs data; CRM investors eye Friday payrolls

Salesforce shares rose 1.6% to $267.13 in afternoon trading Wednesday, with about 3.7 million shares exchanged. The move followed volatile trading as investors weighed weaker-than-expected U.S. private payrolls data and awaited Friday’s jobs report. Salesforce is set to pay a $0.416 per share dividend on January 8. Traders are watching the pace of the company’s AI monetization into 2026.
7 January 2026
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Why CoreWeave stock is moving today: Nvidia Rubin plan meets fresh Wall Street calls

Why CoreWeave stock is moving today: Nvidia Rubin plan meets fresh Wall Street calls

CoreWeave shares rose 1.1% to $78.81 after the company said it will add Nvidia’s Rubin platform to its infrastructure in the second half of 2026. A Form 144 filing showed officer Brannin McBee proposed selling 8,335 shares worth about $661,000. Analysts cited high leverage and capital spending needs. CoreWeave priced a $2.25 billion convertible note offering in December.
7 January 2026
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Why Vistra stock is sliding after the $4.7 billion Cogentrix deal

Why Vistra stock is sliding after the $4.7 billion Cogentrix deal

Vistra Corp shares dropped 8% to $155.93 after Moody’s revised its outlook to stable from positive, citing the company’s $4.7 billion deal to buy Cogentrix’s 5.5-GW gas portfolio. Vistra plans to finance the purchase partly with up to $2 billion in bridge loans from Goldman Sachs. Other U.S. power producers also traded lower. Investors await updates on financing and regulatory reviews.
7 January 2026
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  • FingerMotion (FNGR) Shares Fall 2.8% on Lower Trading Volume
    May 2, 2026, 12:56 AM EDT. FingerMotion Inc (NASDAQ:FNGR) saw its stock price drop 2.8% on Friday, closing at $0.9814 after hitting a low of $0.9704. Trading volume declined 26% to 154,313 shares, below the average 208,870 shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (e+)" rating on April 21, reflecting cautious sentiment. The stock's 50-day moving average stands at $1.10, while the 200-day average is $1.26. Market cap is $60.14 million with a negative P/E ratio of -9.81. Institutional investors including Platform Technology Partners and Envestnet Asset Management increased stakes in recent quarters. FingerMotion provides affordable smartphones and digital services for emerging markets, focusing on mid-range devices under its Spyce brand.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 12:56 AM EDT FingerMotion (FNGR) Shares Fall 2.8% on Lower Trading Volume May 2, 2026, 12:56 AM EDT. FingerMotion Inc (NASDAQ:FNGR) saw its stock price **drop 2.8%** on Friday, closing at $0.9814 after hitting a low of $0.9704. Trading volume declined 26% to 154,313 shares, below the average 208,870 shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a **"sell (e+)"** rating on April 21, reflecting cautious sentiment. The stock's 50-day moving average stands at $1.10, while the 200-day average is $1.26. Market cap is $60.14 million with a negative P/E ratio of
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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