Today: 2 May 2026

GameStop dangles a $35 billion Ryan Cohen payday — but only if GME hits $100 billion

GameStop dangles a $35 billion Ryan Cohen payday — but only if GME hits $100 billion

GameStop granted CEO Ryan Cohen options to buy 171.5 million shares at $20.66 each, vesting only if the company hits a $100 billion market cap and $10 billion cumulative EBITDA. The package, worth up to $35 billion, requires shareholder approval at a special meeting in March or April. GameStop’s current market value is about $9.3 billion. Shares rose over 4% premarket Wednesday.
7 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slips after $103 million insider sale; what RKLB investors watch next

Rocket Lab stock slips after $103 million insider sale; what RKLB investors watch next

Rocket Lab shares fell 2.6% to $83.80 Wednesday after filings showed CFO Adam Spice and COO Frank Klein sold about $110 million in stock under preset plans. The sales followed a sharp rally and came as Rocket Lab trades near a 52-week high. Spice sold 1.37 million shares for $103.1 million, while Klein sold 100,000 shares for $7.3 million. Both sales were disclosed in SEC Form 4 filings.
7 January 2026
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AT&T stock slips after fresh downgrade as traders brace for jobs data and Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T stock slips after fresh downgrade as traders brace for jobs data and Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T shares fell 1.1% to $24.06 Wednesday after Arete Research downgraded the stock to “sell” with a $20 target. The move came as the S&P 500 traded flat and investors awaited Friday’s U.S. payrolls report. AT&T is set to report fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28. American Airlines announced a new partnership with AT&T to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi for loyalty members.
7 January 2026
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Meta Platforms stock drops as China reviews Manus AI deal, legal risks resurface

Meta Platforms stock drops as China reviews Manus AI deal, legal risks resurface

Meta shares fell 2.2% to $646.20 Wednesday after reports that Chinese officials are reviewing its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, raising the risk of regulatory delays. A U.S. appeals court also appeared skeptical of Meta’s bid to dismiss lawsuits over alleged harm to children. C.J. Mahoney was named chief legal officer, succeeding Jennifer Newstead, who will join Apple in March.
7 January 2026
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Sandisk stock dips today after Nvidia CES boost; BofA lifts SNDK target to $390

Sandisk stock dips today after Nvidia CES boost; BofA lifts SNDK target to $390

Sandisk shares fell 2.9% to $339.4 Wednesday morning after surging 27% Tuesday on AI-storage enthusiasm sparked by Nvidia’s CES remarks. Bank of America raised its price target to $390, citing strong NAND demand and rising prices. Western Digital dropped 10.2% and Seagate slid 8.9%. Investors await Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings for pricing and capacity updates.
7 January 2026
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OneStream (OS) stock drifts near $24 buyout price as analysts cut ratings — here’s what’s next

OneStream (OS) stock drifts near $24 buyout price as analysts cut ratings — here’s what’s next

OneStream shares traded at $23.57 Wednesday, just below Hg Capital’s $24-a-share buyout offer announced Tuesday. The $6.4 billion all-cash deal has KKR’s backing and faces no financing condition, but still requires regulatory clearance. The merger agreement includes a $207 million breakup fee. Analysts cut ratings, citing little room for upside.
7 January 2026
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Nvidia stock climbs on China H200 demand comments as Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia stock climbs on China H200 demand comments as Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia shares rose 1.8% to $190.55 after CEO Jensen Huang said Chinese purchase orders, not announcements, would signal approval for H200 chip imports. Data-center cooling stocks fell following Nvidia’s comments on lower cooling needs. Traders are watching U.S. export-license timing ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 results. Rival AMD dropped 1.9% after unveiling new AI chips at CES.
7 January 2026
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XRP price stock watch: Ripple-linked token slides as crypto rally pauses

XRP price stock watch: Ripple-linked token slides as crypto rally pauses

XRP dropped 6.9% to about $2.21 Wednesday, retreating from a $2.39 high as crypto markets cooled and U.S. tech shares softened. The token’s market cap hovered near $134 billion. ETF inflows for XRP remained positive, but traders watched for signals from upcoming U.S. labor and inflation data. Morgan Stanley filed for new crypto ETFs, signaling continued Wall Street interest.
7 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock slips as Capitol Hill nuclear hearing puts SMR trade back in play

NuScale Power stock slips as Capitol Hill nuclear hearing puts SMR trade back in play

NuScale Power shares fell 1.6% to $19.25 Wednesday morning on volume over 7 million, as investors watched a House hearing on nuclear licensing set for 10:15 a.m. ET. The move followed new U.S. Energy Department contracts for domestic uranium enrichment. Broader markets edged higher, while nuclear stocks were mixed. NuScale is seeking customer deals and financing after canceling its Carbon Free Power Project last year.
7 January 2026
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Nu Holdings stock dips as Nubank cools off from a 52-week high with U.S. jobs report ahead

Nu Holdings stock dips as Nubank cools off from a 52-week high with U.S. jobs report ahead

Nu Holdings shares fell 2.2% to $17.46 in early New York trading Wednesday, pulling back from recent highs after a strong start to the year. The drop followed weaker-than-expected U.S. private payrolls data from ADP. Other Brazil fintech stocks, including StoneCo and PagSeguro, also declined. Trading volume in Nu cooled, with 59 million shares changing hands Tuesday, down from 79 million on Monday.
7 January 2026
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Vale (VALE) stock wobbles after Tuesday surge as iron ore firms; Feb. 12 results loom

Vale (VALE) stock wobbles after Tuesday surge as iron ore firms; Feb. 12 results loom

Vale’s U.S. shares fell 0.8% to $14.05 in early Wednesday trading, while Rio Tinto and BHP dropped 1.5% and 1.8%. Brazil shipped a record 416.4 million metric tons of iron ore in 2025, up 7.1% from the previous year. Vale will pay R$1.2441 per share in dividends Jan. 7, with a second installment in March. Iron ore futures in China hit their highest since July before retreating.
7 January 2026
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Dow Jones stock Boeing edges up after Alaska lands 110-plane deal

Dow Jones stock Boeing edges up after Alaska lands 110-plane deal

Boeing shares rose 0.3% to $230.54 after Alaska Airlines announced an order for 105 737 MAX 10 jets and five 787s, its largest-ever purchase. Alaska Air shares fell 1.4%. The order extends deliveries through 2035 and highlights pressure on Boeing to certify the MAX 10 and boost production. Investors await Boeing’s late-January results for updates on deliveries and cash flow.
7 January 2026
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  • How to Earn a £12,548 Annual Second Income from UK Shares Starting with £10,000
    May 2, 2026, 3:03 AM EDT. UK shares present some of the highest dividend yields, with 13 FTSE 100 stocks currently paying more than 5%, averaging 6.4%. To generate a second income of £12,548 annually, equivalent to the 2026/27 full State Pension, an investor would need a portfolio valued at £196,063 at this yield. Starting with £10,000 invested in dividend shares paying 6.4%, reinvesting dividends could grow the portfolio to £47,516 in 25 years. Supplementing with a monthly investment of about £214 can reach the needed portfolio size to draw the target income. However, investors must note dividend risks; for example, housebuilder Persimmon cut payouts amid economic pressures, showing dividends are not guaranteed.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 3:10 AM EDT How to Earn a £12,548 Annual Second Income from UK Shares Starting with £10,000 May 2, 2026, 3:03 AM EDT. UK shares present some of the highest dividend yields, with 13 FTSE 100 stocks currently paying more than 5%, averaging 6.4%. To generate a second income of £12,548 annually, equivalent to the 2026/27 full State Pension, an investor would need a portfolio valued at £196,063 at this yield. Starting with £10,000 invested in dividend shares paying 6.4%, reinvesting dividends could grow the portfolio to £47,516
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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