Today: 2 May 2026

Netflix stock price forecast: NFLX stuck near $90 as Warner vote backs deal and earnings loom

Netflix stock price forecast: NFLX stuck near $90 as Warner vote backs deal and earnings loom

Netflix shares slipped 0.2% to $90.50 after Warner Bros. Discovery’s board urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s bid and back Netflix’s offer. Netflix said it has filed required antitrust paperwork and is talking with U.S. and EU regulators. The company reports fourth-quarter results and its outlook on Jan. 20. NFLX trades near the bottom of its 52-week range, below key moving averages.
7 January 2026
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AMD stock forecast: Shares dip as CES AI-chip rollout meets profit-taking ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

AMD stock forecast: Shares dip as CES AI-chip rollout meets profit-taking ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

AMD shares fell 2.4% to $209.26 in Wednesday afternoon trading, trailing gains in Nvidia and Intel after AMD’s CES launch of new AI chips. The company will report fiscal Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 3. Investors are watching for guidance on AI chip shipments and margins. Intel unveiled new laptop chips at CES, intensifying competition.
7 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock cools after 52-week high as TD Cowen lifts target ahead of earnings

Thermo Fisher stock cools after 52-week high as TD Cowen lifts target ahead of earnings

Thermo Fisher shares slipped 0.2% to $619.19 in afternoon trading Wednesday after hitting a 52-week high Tuesday. TD Cowen raised its price target to $696 and kept a “buy” rating. Investors await CEO Marc Casper’s Jan. 13 conference appearance and Jan. 29 earnings for demand signals. Director Karen S. Lynch received 53.93 phantom stock units, according to a recent Form 4 filing.
7 January 2026
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Marvell stock slides after $540 million XConn deal — here’s what Wall Street is pricing in

Marvell stock slides after $540 million XConn deal — here’s what Wall Street is pricing in

Marvell shares fell about 4% to $84.57 Wednesday afternoon, reversing gains after announcing a $540 million deal to acquire XConn Technologies. The company expects XConn’s products to add revenue starting in the second half of fiscal 2027. Investors are focused on the delayed revenue impact and execution risks. The drop outpaced broader chip sector declines.
7 January 2026
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Natural gas price stock UNG jumps as Henry Hub futures rebound; storage report looms

Natural gas price stock UNG jumps as Henry Hub futures rebound; storage report looms

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (UNG) rose 4.2% Wednesday as U.S. natural gas futures climbed 3.4% to $3.464/mmBtu on forecasts for cooler weather and higher heating demand. Gas-linked producers, including EQT and Cheniere, also gained. Traders await the U.S. storage report due Jan. 8. U.S. production averaged 109.5 Bcf/d so far this month, with LNG exports at 18.7 Bcf/d.
7 January 2026
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Nvidia stock edges up as China pauses H200 orders, complicating AI chip sales

Nvidia stock edges up as China pauses H200 orders, complicating AI chip sales

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $189.52 Wednesday after reports that China told some tech firms to pause orders for Nvidia’s H200 chips while it reviews purchase terms. Beijing is expected to steer buyers toward domestic AI chips. The U.S. approved H200 exports last year, requiring Nvidia to share 25% of revenue with the government. Nvidia will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 25.
7 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slips as Strategy stock rises on MSCI index reprieve

Bitcoin price slips as Strategy stock rises on MSCI index reprieve

Strategy shares climbed 2% after MSCI paused a plan that could have removed crypto-treasury firms from indexes, while bitcoin slipped 0.7% to $91,253. Coinbase fell 2.5% and the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF dropped 1.5%. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $243.2 million in net outflows Tuesday. Traders are watching ETF flows and Friday’s U.S. payrolls report.
7 January 2026
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Microchip stock slides after surprise sales forecast — traders look to Feb. 5 for proof

Microchip stock slides after surprise sales forecast — traders look to Feb. 5 for proof

Microchip Technology shares dropped 3% to $72.57 Wednesday, reversing part of Tuesday’s 12% surge after the company raised quarterly sales guidance to about $1.185 billion. Other analog chip stocks, including Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors, also declined. Microchip warned that order delays and factory utilization could impact costs if demand softens. Full results are due Feb. 5.
7 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.17% to 49,376.26 by midday Wednesday, pressured by declines in bank stocks including JPMorgan and Caterpillar. The S&P 500 rose 0.19%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.59%. Labor Department data showed U.S. job openings dropped by 303,000 in November, while ADP reported private payrolls rose by 41,000 in December. Investors await Friday’s government jobs report.
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Stock Market Today

  • Chugai Pharmaceutical Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Introduces Trust-Based Stock Plan
    May 2, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) posted robust first-quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥291.6 billion, revenue of ¥321.7 billion, and net income of ¥115.4 billion surpassing prior year levels. The company's board unveiled a trust-based stock compensation system to better align management incentives with performance amid rising R&D expenses and strategic collaborations. Despite near-term strength, investors face risks from patent expiries, biosimilars, and National Health Insurance (NHI) price revisions that could pressure margins. Forecasts project ¥1.38 trillion revenue and ¥517 billion earnings by 2028, implying modest growth. Analysts remain divided, with some optimistic on AI-driven pipeline advancements, while others caution on pricing and competitive threats. The governance changes highlight an evolving incentive model as Chugai navigates opportunities and challenges in biologics and Roche partnership dynamics.

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 1:42 AM EDT Chugai Pharmaceutical Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Introduces Trust-Based Stock Plan May 2, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) posted robust first-quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥291.6 billion, revenue of ¥321.7 billion, and net income of ¥115.4 billion surpassing prior year levels. The company's board unveiled a trust-based stock compensation system to better align management incentives with performance amid rising R&D expenses and strategic collaborations. Despite near-term strength, investors face risks from patent expiries, biosimilars, and National Health Insurance (NHI) price revisions that could
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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