Today: 2 May 2026

Johnson & Johnson stock ticks up on lupus drug data as earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson stock ticks up on lupus drug data as earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.5% to $205.41 midday Tuesday after reporting positive Phase 2b results for its lupus drug nipocalimab and announcing plans for Phase 3 trials. The company also filed in Europe to expand use of its myeloma drug combo Tecvayli and Darzalex. J&J continues to face pressure from ongoing talc litigation, with more trials expected this year.
Microchip Technology stock jumps 10% after MCHP boosts Q3 sales outlook

Microchip Technology stock jumps 10% after MCHP boosts Q3 sales outlook

Microchip Technology shares jumped 10.2% to $73.93 after the company raised its fiscal Q3 net sales outlook to about $1.185 billion, above its prior forecast. CEO Steve Sanghi cited strong bookings and a higher March-quarter backlog. The company will release full results Feb. 5 and filed an 8-K update with regulators. Several analysts raised price targets following the announcement.
Uber stock jumps after CES robotaxi debut with Lucid, Nuro as AV race heats up

Uber stock jumps after CES robotaxi debut with Lucid, Nuro as AV race heats up

Uber shares rose 5% to $84.93 Tuesday after unveiling a production-ready robotaxi with Lucid and Nuro at CES. Testing began in December, with a Bay Area launch planned later this year. The move follows a downgrade to “sell” by Melius Research, which cited rising competition in autonomous vehicles.
Bank of America stock edges higher after Barclays target hike as earnings near

Bank of America stock edges higher after Barclays target hike as earnings near

Bank of America shares rose 0.4% to $57.15 midday Tuesday after Barclays and JPMorgan raised their price targets. Citigroup gained 0.5%, Wells Fargo slipped 0.4%, and JPMorgan was flat. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Bank of America’s Jan. 14 earnings for direction. Morgan Stanley filed to launch bitcoin and solana ETFs as banks expand into digital assets.
Warby Parker stock jumps 9% as TD Cowen lifts target — what investors watch next

Warby Parker stock jumps 9% as TD Cowen lifts target — what investors watch next

Warby Parker shares jumped 9.3% to $25.42 in midday trading Tuesday after touching $25.93, following TD Cowen’s price target hike to $26. Volume topped 2.6 million shares. Loop Capital named the stock a top pick for 2026. Traders weighed analyst optimism against risks ahead of the company’s next earnings, expected in late February.
Fermi Inc (FRMI) stock jumps nearly 10% as class-action filing adds pressure

Fermi Inc (FRMI) stock jumps nearly 10% as class-action filing adds pressure

Fermi shares jumped 9.8% to $9.53 midday Tuesday after a securities-fraud class action was filed in New York, alleging the company overstated tenant demand for its Texas campus. The suit follows a December disclosure that a key tenant terminated a $150 million commitment, which sent shares down 33.8%. Investors have until March 6 to seek lead-plaintiff status. Fermi stock remains well below its $21 IPO price.
6 January 2026
Sandisk stock surges 23% as Nvidia CES update puts AI data-center storage back in play

Sandisk stock surges 23% as Nvidia CES update puts AI data-center storage back in play

Sandisk shares surged 23.4% to $338.26 in midday trading Tuesday, leading gains in storage and memory stocks after the company unveiled its new “Optimus” SSD brand at CES. Nvidia highlighted rising AI demand for context memory, announcing its Inference Context Memory Storage Platform and next-generation Vera Rubin system. Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate also posted strong advances.
Lumentum stock whipsaws as accounting chief retirement, Feb. 3 earnings date draw focus

Lumentum stock whipsaws as accounting chief retirement, Feb. 3 earnings date draw focus

Lumentum Holdings shares rose 5.2% to $375.69 in Nasdaq midday trading Tuesday after swinging between $340.46 and $377.65. The company said Chief Accounting Officer Matthew Sepe will retire after the Feb. 6 filing of its quarterly report, with Eric Chang named as successor. About 3.1 million shares traded by midday. Lumentum will release fiscal second-quarter results on Feb. 3.
CoreWeave stock falls as Truist starts CRWV at Hold; Nvidia Rubin plan sharpens focus on AI capex

CoreWeave stock falls as Truist starts CRWV at Hold; Nvidia Rubin plan sharpens focus on AI capex

CoreWeave shares dropped 3.5% to $74.15 midday Tuesday after Truist Securities began coverage with a Hold rating and $84 target, citing high leverage and capital spending. The company said it will add Nvidia’s Rubin platform in late 2026. D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock a day earlier but warned of risks tied to heavy outlays and uncertain returns.
Walmart stock ticks up after Mizuho lifts target as jobs data looms

Walmart stock ticks up after Mizuho lifts target as jobs data looms

Walmart shares rose 0.2% to $112.97 midday Tuesday after Mizuho raised its price target to $125, citing resilient spending despite “strained consumer sentiment.” The stock remains about 4% below its 52-week high. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings. John Furner will become CEO on Feb. 1, succeeding Doug McMillon.
6 January 2026
MercadoLibre stock extends surge as Venezuela headlines keep MELI in play

MercadoLibre stock extends surge as Venezuela headlines keep MELI in play

MercadoLibre shares rose 3.3% to $2,219.87 Tuesday, building on Monday’s 8.8% surge as traders cited Venezuela-driven “risk-on” flows. The stock traded within a $2,138–$2,240 range and remains about 16% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching for U.S. signals on Venezuela and MercadoLibre’s late-February earnings. Venezuela-linked assets and bonds stayed volatile amid hopes for political change.

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  • Gen Z leads investing surge amid economic uncertainty and tech access
    May 2, 2026, 10:51 AM EDT. Generation Z is investing at unprecedented levels, with nearly 30% engaging in markets before entering the workforce, doubling millennial and tripling Gen X early investment rates, according to a World Economic Forum report. Factors driving this trend include economic instability, rising global unemployment near 8% for 22-27 year olds, shrinking social safety nets, and accessible technology. Fintech platforms like Sharesies provide low barriers and financial education, fostering trust among young investors. Despite volatile experiences such as cryptocurrency losses, Gen Z is diversifying into bonds, AI, and venture capital. Experts say with less financial stability and fewer welfare supports, Gen Z must take greater personal responsibility for their financial futures, leveraging technology to navigate complex markets.

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Wolfspeed Stock Just Jumped 25% Before Earnings. The Hard Part Comes Tuesday

Wolfspeed Stock Just Jumped 25% Before Earnings. The Hard Part Comes Tuesday

2 May 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged nearly 25% Friday, closing at $36.76 after Capital Ventures International and Susquehanna disclosed a 5% stake. The company, which exited Chapter 11 last year, will report fiscal Q3 earnings May 5. Wolfspeed recently raised $475.9 million to reduce debt but continues to post losses amid weak EV demand and rising competition from larger chipmakers.
Stryker Corporation Stock Slides After Cyberattack Hits Q1 Earnings — Why the 2026 Outlook Still Holds

Stryker Corporation Stock Slides After Cyberattack Hits Q1 Earnings — Why the 2026 Outlook Still Holds

2 May 2026
Stryker missed first-quarter profit and revenue estimates after a March cyberattack disrupted operations, reporting net sales of $6.0 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.60. Shares fell 6.47% to $294.73 on May 1. The company said the incident had a material impact on the quarter but kept its 2026 outlook unchanged. Some delayed sales and procedures may shift into later quarters.
Salesforce Stock Jumps as Agentforce AI Revenue Scorecard Gets a Reset

Salesforce Stock Jumps as Agentforce AI Revenue Scorecard Gets a Reset

2 May 2026
Salesforce will split AI-era revenue into two main categories, Agentforce Apps and Data 360, starting fiscal 2027. Shares rose 4.13% to $183.82 after the announcement. Recast fiscal 2026 data shows Agentforce Apps brought in $26.7 billion, while Data 360, Platform & Other generated $12.7 billion. The company will provide recast data for fiscal 2025 and 2026 to allow year-over-year comparisons.
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