Today: 2 May 2026

SLV stock rises in premarket as silver hits a one-week high on Fed rate-cut bets, Venezuela jitters

SLV stock rises in premarket as silver hits a one-week high on Fed rate-cut bets, Venezuela jitters

iShares Silver Trust rose 2.1% to $70.56 in premarket trading Tuesday, tracking a 1.9% jump in spot silver to $77.97 an ounce after Venezuela-related safe-haven buying. Investors increased bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts following weaker U.S. data and comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari. The U.S. December jobs report, due Friday, is seen as the next key event for metals markets.
Kaynes Technology share price hits fresh 52-week low after Jefferies cuts target — what investors watch next

Kaynes Technology share price hits fresh 52-week low after Jefferies cuts target — what investors watch next

Kaynes Technology shares fell 5.2% to 3,791.40 rupees Tuesday, hitting a 52-week low after Jefferies cut its target price to 5,940 rupees. The stock has lost about 49% in three months. Investors await December-quarter results and updates on cash conversion, with the insider trading window closed until Jan. 30. The Nifty 50 ended down 0.27% at 26,178.
Oil ETFs swing on Venezuela shock: USO, BNO track crude as U.S. stockpile data looms

Oil ETFs swing on Venezuela shock: USO, BNO track crude as U.S. stockpile data looms

U.S.-listed crude oil ETFs rose in premarket trade Tuesday, with USO and BNO each up 1.8%. Brent crude climbed 0.5% to $62.06 a barrel after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, raising uncertainty over Venezuelan output. Investors await U.S. inventory data for further direction. Analysts expect oil supply to remain ample in 2026 despite the Venezuela shock.
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Gold price rally lifts GLD stock in premarket as Fed cut bets grow, Venezuela in focus

Gold price rally lifts GLD stock in premarket as Fed cut bets grow, Venezuela in focus

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) jumped $10.41, or 2.6%, to $408.76 in U.S. premarket trading Tuesday as spot gold hovered near highs after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Traders cited safe-haven demand and rising bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. The ISM manufacturing PMI fell to 47.9 in December, its lowest since October 2024. Other gold funds and miners also advanced before the bell.
India stock market today: Nifty slips again as Reliance tumbles; CPI, TCS earnings in focus

India stock market today: Nifty slips again as Reliance tumbles; CPI, TCS earnings in focus

Nifty 50 closed down 0.27% at 26,178.70 and Sensex lost 0.44% to 85,063.34, pressured by declines in Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Reliance slid 4.5% after warning of halted Russian crude deliveries amid U.S. tariff threats. Pharma and IT stocks outperformed. Traders are watching U.S. tariff developments, January 12 inflation data, and the start of Q3 earnings next week.
US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

Vistra shares rose 4.4% to $170.17 premarket Tuesday after agreeing to buy Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group in a deal valued at $4.7 billion. The acquisition adds 5.5 gigawatts of natural gas generation across key U.S. markets and is expected to close in mid-to-late 2026. Vistra said the deal should boost per-share cash flow starting in 2027.
Meesho share price today slips after the close as lock-up expiry looms

Meesho share price today slips after the close as lock-up expiry looms

Meesho shares closed down 0.16% at 182.24 rupees Tuesday as a post-IPO lock-up on 109.9 million shares expired. Traders are watching for block deals and increased volumes as anchor investors’ shares become eligible to sell starting Jan. 7. Indian benchmarks also fell, with the Nifty 50 down 0.27% and Sensex off 0.44%. Meesho listed in December at 162.5 rupees and remains above its IPO price.

Stock Market Today

  • Jim Cramer Highlights Key Stocks: Cardinal Health, Seagate, and AST SpaceMobile
    May 2, 2026, 1:44 PM EDT. Jim Cramer spotlighted Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) and praised its resilience despite recent declines, attributing the drop to a sector rotation rather than fundamentals. He described Cardinal as evolving from a middleman to a service manager in healthcare, with growth prospects at a valuation under 20 times earnings. In contrast, Cramer expressed caution on Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX), calling it overextended despite strong demand and recent gains. However, he acknowledged Seagate's production constraints as a sign of robust market interest. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) was also mentioned, but details remain limited in this segment. Cramer's views reflect ongoing shifts in technology and healthcare stocks amid AI infrastructure growth.

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Cloudflare’s AI Bet Just Got Bigger Before Earnings. Investors Have One Question

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2 May 2026
Cloudflare shares jumped 6.1% to $217.50 on Friday after the company launched Dynamic Workflows, a new developer tool aimed at AI and software platforms. The release comes days before Cloudflare’s first-quarter earnings report on May 7. Trading volume was just under 3 million shares. Analysts expect Q1 revenue of about $621 million.
Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

2 May 2026
U.S. antitrust regulators cleared Intel’s investment in SambaNova Systems, granting early termination for the deal and removing a key regulatory barrier. Intel raised its stake in the AI chip startup to 8.2% with a $35 million investment in February and plans another $15 million. The FTC decision does not endorse Intel’s strategy but ends the pre-closing review. Intel shares last closed at $99.62, up 5.44% on AI demand.
Aeluma Stock Jumps Before Q3 Earnings as ALMU Investors Eye May 13 Test

Aeluma Stock Jumps Before Q3 Earnings as ALMU Investors Eye May 13 Test

2 May 2026
Aeluma shares jumped 9.6% to $25.58 Friday, valuing the company at $457 million ahead of fiscal Q3 results due May 13. A Reuters/Refinitiv preview expects a loss of 4 cents per share. Trading volume reached 2.3 million shares. The company reported $1.3 million in revenue and an $11-cent loss per share in its previous quarter.
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