Today: 2 May 2026

Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 4.8% to $72.40 Tuesday morning as spot silver rose 2.4% to $78.31 an ounce, extending a two-day rally. Silver miners tracked the gains. The move followed U.S. strikes in Venezuela and new Chinese export rules, fueling safe-haven demand and supply concerns. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs data and further Venezuela developments.
6 January 2026
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AMD stock slips after CES AI chip push puts OpenAI deal back in focus

AMD stock slips after CES AI chip push puts OpenAI deal back in focus

AMD shares fell 1.3% to $218.11 in early Tuesday trading after unveiling new AI processors at CES, while Nvidia stock rose 1.6%. CEO Lisa Su introduced the MI455 and MI440X chips, with OpenAI and Generative Bionics among customers. AMD previewed its Helios platform and set 2027 for its next MI500 GPUs. Investors remain cautious about AMD’s ability to convert new products into sales growth.
6 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: DIA stock steadies near record as Fed’s Miran backs big rate cuts

Dow Jones today: DIA stock steadies near record as Fed’s Miran backs big rate cuts

The Dow rose 0.05% in early Tuesday trading after hitting a record close Monday, following the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro. Fed Governor Stephen Miran said “well over 100 basis points” of rate cuts are justified in 2026. Oil prices climbed, with Brent at $62.22 a barrel. Investors await key U.S. labor data later this week.
6 January 2026
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Figure Technology Solutions stock (FIGR) hits a new high as rate-cut bets firm and crypto-linked names rally

Figure Technology Solutions stock (FIGR) hits a new high as rate-cut bets firm and crypto-linked names rally

Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR.O) climbed about 3% Tuesday, hitting a new 52-week high of $55.30 before easing to $54.86. The rally followed a Goldman Sachs note highlighting Figure among preferred crypto-linked financial stocks. Bitcoin traded near $94,070, while Coinbase and Robinhood shares also rose sharply. Investors are watching the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting for signals on U.S. interest rates.
6 January 2026
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Alumis stock jumps 129% after Phase 3 psoriasis data; ALMS hits new 52-week high

Alumis stock jumps 129% after Phase 3 psoriasis data; ALMS hits new 52-week high

Alumis shares surged 129% Tuesday after its psoriasis pill, envudeucitinib, met all main goals in Phase 3 trials. About 65% of patients reached PASI 90 and over 40% achieved complete clearance at week 24. The company reported no new safety concerns and plans to file for FDA approval in the second half of 2026. Traders are watching durability and safety data.
6 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips after CES Rubin AI platform launch as investors weigh next chip cycle

Nvidia stock slips after CES Rubin AI platform launch as investors weigh next chip cycle

Nvidia shares fell 0.4% to $188.12 early Tuesday after CEO Jensen Huang announced the Rubin AI platform is in full production at CES. Rubin aims to cut AI inference costs by up to 10 times and reduce GPUs needed for some training tasks. Products using Rubin are set to launch in the second half of 2026. Investors await more details at a J.P. Morgan CES event later Tuesday.
6 January 2026
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OSHA Refresher Training Is Due Again—And a $395,000 Bakery Fine Shows What Can Go Wrong

OSHA Refresher Training Is Due Again—And a $395,000 Bakery Fine Shows What Can Go Wrong

OSHA proposed $394,849 in penalties against Ohio’s New Horizons Baking Co. for alleged training failures, including lockout/tagout violations. The city of New Port Richey, Florida, admitted OSHA violations after a utility worker’s death, citing training and equipment gaps. Safety professionals are urging employers to track annual OSHA refresher courses as 2026 compliance calendars reset.
6 January 2026
Micron stock jumps 5% on Gen5 SSD launch as memory-price surge stays in focus

Micron stock jumps 5% on Gen5 SSD launch as memory-price surge stays in focus

Micron Technology shares jumped 5.2% to $328.27 in early New York trading after it launched the Micron 3610, the first PCIe Gen5 SSD with G9 QLC NAND. The move comes as DRAM prices surge and investors watch for signs of how long the memory upcycle will last. Two Micron directors recently disposed of shares and received restricted stock units, SEC filings showed.
6 January 2026
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Nvidia stock jumps after CEO says Rubin AI chips are “in full production” at CES

Nvidia stock jumps after CEO says Rubin AI chips are “in full production” at CES

Nvidia shares rose 1.1% to $190.12 in early New York trading Tuesday after CEO Jensen Huang announced the Vera Rubin AI platform is in full production and will ship via partners in the second half of 2026. The flagship Rubin server will use 72 graphics chips and 36 CPUs, aiming for a tenfold gain in token efficiency. Investors await Nvidia’s J.P. Morgan CES fireside chat later Tuesday and U.S. jobs data on Friday.
6 January 2026
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Breeze Airways goes international from Charleston with Cancun route — but Jamaica plans hit late-2026 delay

Breeze Airways goes international from Charleston with Cancun route — but Jamaica plans hit late-2026 delay

Breeze Airways will begin its first international flights Jan. 17, offering nonstop Saturday service from Charleston to Cancun with one-way fares starting at $119. The airline postponed its planned Raleigh-Durham–Montego Bay route to late 2026 after Hurricane Melissa damaged western Jamaica’s airport and resorts. The Cancun route will operate seasonally. Breeze received FAA approval for international flights in 2025.
6 January 2026
NuScale stock extends rally as U.S. nuclear-fuel push lifts sector; House hearing ahead

NuScale stock extends rally as U.S. nuclear-fuel push lifts sector; House hearing ahead

NuScale Power shares rose 4.7% to $19.67 in early New York trading Tuesday after the U.S. awarded $2.7 billion in uranium-enrichment orders to expand domestic nuclear fuel supply. The stock jumped 15.1% Monday on heavy volume. Other nuclear-linked stocks, including Oklo and Centrus Energy, also advanced. Investors are watching a House energy hearing on nuclear licensing set for Jan. 7.
6 January 2026
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Zenas BioPharma stock slides again premarket after INDIGO Phase 3 data sparks fresh scrutiny

Zenas BioPharma stock slides again premarket after INDIGO Phase 3 data sparks fresh scrutiny

Zenas BioPharma shares dropped 5.8% to $15.66 in premarket trading Tuesday, extending a 52% plunge after Phase 3 data for obexelimab in IgG4-related disease. The drug met its main goal but fell short of results seen with Amgen’s Uplizna, prompting Morgan Stanley to downgrade the stock and cut its price target. Zenas plans to file for FDA approval in Q2 2026.
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  • Elsight Q1 2026 Results and Contested Boardroom Vote Stir Investor Debate
    May 2, 2026, 12:40 PM EDT. Elsight Limited (ASX:ELS) faces heightened investor scrutiny following its Q1 2026 earnings call and shareholder activist Stephen Mayne's bid for a board seat. The company has urged shareholders to oppose Mayne's nomination ahead of the 29 May AGM. Despite recent profitability after years of losses, Elsight must sustain rapid revenue growth and manage rising operating costs to meet 2028 targets of A$71.8 million in revenue and A$22.5 million earnings. Market valuations vary widely, reflecting uncertainty about the impact of governance tensions alongside business execution risks. Investors weigh the contested board election's effect on governance against Elsight's immediate challenges in contract wins, cost control, and capital strength. Forecasts suggest fair value estimates range from A$1.99, implying a 71% downside, to A$11.65, indicating significant upside potential.

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