Today: 2 May 2026

Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

First Solar shares dropped nearly 10% to $242.05 after Jefferies downgraded the stock to “Hold” and cut its price target to $260, citing weak 2026 booking visibility and policy risks. The brokerage warned that optimism over tariffs and tax credits may not materialize, with margins expected to fall and further order cancellations possible.
7 January 2026
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AppLovin stock rises after Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target as earnings loom

AppLovin stock rises after Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target as earnings loom

AppLovin shares rose 3.5% to $638.63 Wednesday after Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating and $800 target, citing strong e-commerce ad signals. The stock had closed Tuesday down 2.5%. The SEC is probing AppLovin’s data-collection practices after a whistleblower complaint, Reuters reported in October. AppLovin is expected to report Q4 results on Feb. 11.
7 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy shares jumped 7.5% to $110.82 Wednesday, trading on heavy volume after the company secured a $600 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo and others. The stock is up 355% over the past year but remains volatile, with a 52-week range of $15.15 to $147.86. Plug Power, FuelCell Energy, and Ballard Power all traded lower. Bloom reports earnings February 26.
7 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock jumps 6% as Cantor sticks with $590 target and CRWD leads cyber rally

CrowdStrike stock jumps 6% as Cantor sticks with $590 target and CRWD leads cyber rally

CrowdStrike shares rose 5.6% to $483.88 Wednesday, leading gains in cybersecurity stocks after ADP data showed weaker-than-expected U.S. private payroll growth. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating and $590 target, citing strong subscription momentum. CrowdStrike, Amazon Web Services, and Nvidia launched a cybersecurity startup accelerator focused on AI. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and CrowdStrike’s fiscal year-end.
7 January 2026
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Ambarella stock dives as AMBA reverses after CES CV7 chip and DevZone launch

Ambarella stock dives as AMBA reverses after CES CV7 chip and DevZone launch

Ambarella shares fell 12.5% to $70.54 Wednesday afternoon after reversing sharply from a session high of $82.10, despite unveiling its new CV7 edge AI chip and a developer platform at CES. The drop outpaced the broader semiconductor index, which slipped 1.27%. Investors are weighing the impact of new products against uncertain near-term demand and the upcoming earnings report.
7 January 2026
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Varonis Systems (VRNS) stock jumps 8% as Cantor trims target, SaaS shift back in focus

Varonis Systems (VRNS) stock jumps 8% as Cantor trims target, SaaS shift back in focus

Varonis shares rose 8.3% to $36.06 by midday Wednesday, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 0.7% gain. Cantor Fitzgerald cut its price target to $50 from $60 but maintained an Overweight rating, citing SaaS growth and strong net revenue retention. Investors are watching early February results for signs of recurring revenue and churn. The stock remains down nearly 35% over six months.
7 January 2026
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TORM (TRMD) stock jumps as Oaktree drops below one-third — what changes next

TORM (TRMD) stock jumps as Oaktree drops below one-third — what changes next

TORM shares rose 6.7% to $21.85 after Oaktree Capital’s stake dropped below one-third, triggering a governance overhaul and ending special voting rights. Deputy Chairman David Weinstein exited the board immediately. Hafnia recently acquired 13.97% of TORM and may explore a business combination. Investors await the Feb. 26 annual report and the cancellation of B and C shares.
7 January 2026
Coinbase stock slips as bitcoin cools and Wall Street checks the fine print

Coinbase stock slips as bitcoin cools and Wall Street checks the fine print

Coinbase shares fell 1.6% to $246.50 by midday Wednesday as bitcoin and ether prices declined. Director Fred Wilson sold 10,000 shares for about $2.34 million under a pre-set plan, a filing showed. Analyst opinions split on whether Coinbase’s trading volumes are dropping too quickly. Morgan Stanley filed to launch bitcoin and solana ETFs, while Barclays invested in stablecoin startup Ubyx.
7 January 2026
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Trump’s Venezuela oil plan starts now: 30–50 million barrels headed for U.S.

Trump’s Venezuela oil plan starts now: 30–50 million barrels headed for U.S.

The U.S. will begin shipping 30–50 million barrels of seized Venezuelan crude to the United States, with sales to continue indefinitely, a senior Trump administration official said Wednesday. Washington will ease some sanctions to keep oil flowing after U.S. forces captured President Maduro. Chevron remains the only U.S. firm authorized to export Venezuelan crude. Brent crude fell to $60.70 as traders weighed increased supply.
7 January 2026
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China tells tech firms to pause Nvidia H200 orders — Beijing weighs homegrown AI chips

China tells tech firms to pause Nvidia H200 orders — Beijing weighs homegrown AI chips

Chinese authorities have told some tech firms to stop placing new orders for Nvidia’s H200 AI chips, the Information reported, as Beijing considers import rules. Nvidia executives say demand in China remains strong but export approvals are pending. The move comes as China pushes for domestic alternatives and tightens restrictions on foreign AI chips.
7 January 2026
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  • May Day NYC Rally Demands Higher Taxes on Billionaires, Worker Protections
    May 2, 2026, 1:46 AM EDT. Thousands gathered in New York City's Washington Square Park on May Day to demand higher taxes on billionaires and improved worker rights. The event, led by unions and immigrant organizations, included a march to Foley Square and protests outside Amazon and the New York Stock Exchange. Mayor Zohran Mamdani affirmed support for workers, emphasizing solidarity and his pledge to tax the rich. Organizers highlighted concerns over rising living costs and unsafe working conditions. Activists also pushed for the New York For All Act, aimed at protecting immigrant workers by limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Several arrests were reported during the Wall Street climate protest, but the Washington Square rally remained peaceful under heavy NYPD presence.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 1:50 AM EDT May Day NYC Rally Demands Higher Taxes on Billionaires, Worker Protections May 2, 2026, 1:46 AM EDT. Thousands gathered in New York City's Washington Square Park on May Day to demand higher taxes on billionaires and improved worker rights. The event, led by unions and immigrant organizations, included a march to Foley Square and protests outside Amazon and the New York Stock Exchange. Mayor Zohran Mamdani affirmed support for workers, emphasizing solidarity and his pledge to tax the rich. Organizers highlighted concerns over rising living
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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