Today: 2 May 2026

Grok deepfake flood: study counts 6,700 “undressing” images an hour on Musk’s X as regulators close in

Grok deepfake flood: study counts 6,700 “undressing” images an hour on Musk’s X as regulators close in

A third-party review found Elon Musk’s X platform hosted about 6,700 sexually suggestive or “nudifying” images per hour from its Grok chatbot over 24 hours. Germany urged EU legal action under the Digital Services Act, while Britain pressed X to address deepfake images quickly. X’s parent company xAI announced it raised $20 billion for infrastructure and Grok model development.
7 January 2026
Sandisk stock rockets as Nvidia’s CES message revives the AI storage trade

Sandisk stock rockets as Nvidia’s CES message revives the AI storage trade

Sandisk surged 27.6% to $349.63 on Tuesday, leading a rally in U.S. memory stocks after CES comments spotlighted storage as a bottleneck for AI. NAND flash prices have doubled since July, with suppliers sold out through 2026. Sandisk has gained two points of NAND market share in the past year. Investors await its Jan. 29 earnings for updates on SSD pricing and strategy.
7 January 2026
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CES 2026 highlights: Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI chips and humanoid robots push tech into the real world

CES 2026 highlights: Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI chips and humanoid robots push tech into the real world

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at CES 2026 that Vera Rubin AI chips are in full production, promising a five-fold boost in AI computing. AMD previewed MI500 chips shipping in 2027, while Intel launched Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 PC chips with up to 60% better performance. Hyundai said it will deploy Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robots at its Georgia plant from 2028.
7 January 2026
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Nvidia stock today: NVDA slips premarket after Huang flags China H200 orders and Rubin rollout

Nvidia stock today: NVDA slips premarket after Huang flags China H200 orders and Rubin rollout

Nvidia shares slipped 0.5% to $187.24 in premarket trading after CEO Jensen Huang said China demand for the H200 chip will appear in purchase orders, not public approvals, as the company awaits U.S. export licenses. Traders are watching U.S. jobs data and Nvidia’s Feb. 25 results. Huang also announced the Vera Rubin platform is in full production, claiming it can cut data center cooling needs.
7 January 2026
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Nvidia rolls out Rubin chips and Alpamayo AI models for autonomous vehicles — what it just announced at CES

Nvidia rolls out Rubin chips and Alpamayo AI models for autonomous vehicles — what it just announced at CES

Nvidia announced its Vera Rubin AI chips are in full production, promising a fivefold increase in computing power over previous models. The company also launched Alpamayo, open-source software for autonomous driving, and said Rubin-based products will ship in late 2026. Aeva’s 4D lidar was selected as a reference sensor for Nvidia’s DRIVE Hyperion platform. CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the news at CES in Las Vegas.
7 January 2026
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Aurora Innovation stock jumps 10% premarket as Amazon AWS, Aumovio deal spotlights driverless trucks

Aurora Innovation stock jumps 10% premarket as Amazon AWS, Aumovio deal spotlights driverless trucks

Aurora Innovation shares jumped about 10% to $4.40 in premarket trading Wednesday after AWS and Aumovio expanded a partnership tied to Aurora’s autonomous trucks. AWS will become Aumovio’s preferred cloud provider, with new AI tools set for Aurora’s planned driverless truck deployment in 2027. Traders are watching if the stock can hold above $4 ahead of mid-February earnings.
7 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: U.S. 30-year hits lowest since Sept 2024 as UK lenders cut deals

Mortgage rates today: U.S. 30-year hits lowest since Sept 2024 as UK lenders cut deals

The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.25%, its lowest since September 2024, MBA data showed Wednesday. Mortgage lenders and homebuilder shares rose in premarket trade as Treasury yields eased. Applications dropped over the holiday period despite the rate decline. Canada’s best advertised five-year fixed rate stayed near 3.89%; UK two-year fixes averaged 4.81%; Australia’s variable average was about 5.51%.
7 January 2026
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Crypto stocks and Bitcoin ETFs wobble premarket after MSCI shelves crypto-treasury exclusion plan

Crypto stocks and Bitcoin ETFs wobble premarket after MSCI shelves crypto-treasury exclusion plan

MSCI said it will not exclude digital asset treasury firms from its indexes, opting for a broader review. Bitcoin dropped 1.9% to $91,974, pulling down crypto stocks and ETFs. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $243.2 million in net outflows Tuesday after strong inflows Monday. Morgan Stanley filed for bitcoin and solana ETFs, marking the first such move by a major U.S. bank.
7 January 2026
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Oil stocks, USO ETF slide in premarket as Trump Venezuela crude plan stirs supply fears

Oil stocks, USO ETF slide in premarket as Trump Venezuela crude plan stirs supply fears

Exxon Mobil fell 3.4% and Chevron dropped 4.4% in premarket trading Wednesday as oil prices slid after the U.S. agreed to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude. Oil-linked ETFs USO and XOP also traded lower. Brent crude was at $60.59 a barrel. Investors await U.S. inventory data at 10:30 a.m. ET and a White House meeting with oil executives later this week.
7 January 2026
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Stock market today: Dow nears 50,000 as chip surge cools and futures pause before jobs data

Stock market today: Dow nears 50,000 as chip surge cools and futures pause before jobs data

The Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs Tuesday, driven by gains in chip and data-storage stocks after Nvidia’s CES remarks. Dow futures edged up 24 points early Wednesday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped. Investors await key U.S. jobs data that could influence Federal Reserve rate expectations. SanDisk soared over 27%, while Exxon Mobil and Chevron dropped as oil prices fell.
7 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks today: Nvidia holds up premarket as SanDisk, Micron cool after CES spike

Semiconductor stocks today: Nvidia holds up premarket as SanDisk, Micron cool after CES spike

Nvidia rose 0.3% in premarket trading Wednesday, while SanDisk and Micron slipped after Tuesday’s surge. The PHLX semiconductor index hit a record high, up 2.75% on the day. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.22% ahead of key labor data. Samsung is expected to report a 160% jump in Q4 operating profit Thursday.
7 January 2026
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Gold, silver stocks jump in U.S. premarket; GLD, SLV and miners in play ahead of jobs data

Gold, silver stocks jump in U.S. premarket; GLD, SLV and miners in play ahead of jobs data

Gold and silver mining stocks jumped in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday, with Hecla Mining up 12.8% and First Majestic up 9.9%. Spot gold slipped 1% to $4,453 an ounce and silver fell 2.5% to $79.26 as the dollar strengthened. Metal-backed ETFs also rose, with iShares Silver Trust up 6.7%. Investors await U.S. payroll data due Friday.
7 January 2026
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Bigger IRS tax refunds in 2026? The key deadlines and paper-check change to know now

Bigger IRS tax refunds in 2026? The key deadlines and paper-check change to know now

The IRS will phase out paper refund checks starting September 30, 2025, shifting most refunds to electronic payments. New tax-law changes, including exemptions for tipped and overtime income and expanded deductions, may boost average refunds by about $1,000, though results will vary. The filing deadline for 2025 returns is April 15, 2026. The IRS warns of possible delays due to staffing cuts and recent shutdowns.
7 January 2026
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  • GameStop Eyes eBay Takeover, Shares Surge on Potential Deal
    May 2, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Shares of GameStop and eBay jumped following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for the larger eBay, with eBay rising about 14% and GameStop roughly 4% in after-hours trading. This move by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen marks a bold attempt to reshape both companies, positioning GameStop to expand beyond its traditional retail model into e-commerce. eBay's market value is around $46 billion, compared to GameStop's $12 billion, making this a significant and unusual bid in the market. Investors are closely watching the deal's impact on the retail and online marketplaces as well as GameStop's ambitious goal to hit a $100 billion market value.

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT GameStop Eyes eBay Takeover, Shares Surge on Potential Deal May 2, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Shares of **GameStop** and **eBay** jumped following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for the larger eBay, with eBay rising about 14% and GameStop roughly 4% in after-hours trading. This move by GameStop CEO **Ryan Cohen** marks a bold attempt to reshape both companies, positioning GameStop to expand beyond its traditional retail model into e-commerce. eBay's market value is around $46 billion, compared to GameStop's $12 billion, making
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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