Today: 3 May 2026

Comcast’s Versant spinoff is done — what’s inside VSNT and why CMCSA shares slid

Comcast’s Versant spinoff is done — what’s inside VSNT and why CMCSA shares slid

Comcast completed the spinoff of its NBCUniversal cable networks into Versant Media Group, which began trading on Nasdaq as VSNT. Comcast shares fell 5.4% in premarket trading, while Versant dropped 3%. Versant includes CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, and digital assets like Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes. Shareholders received one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held as of Dec. 16.
5 January 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Venezuela takedown lifts Chevron and puts AI back in focus

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Venezuela takedown lifts Chevron and puts AI back in focus

U.S. stock futures rose Monday after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with S&P 500 up 0.3% and Nasdaq up 0.7% premarket. Chevron jumped 6.5% and other oil stocks surged on hopes for wider access to Venezuela’s reserves, though the embargo remains. Oil prices slipped. Maduro is being held in New York and will appear in court Monday.
5 January 2026
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Stock market open today? Here are NYSE, Nasdaq and bond trading hours after New Year’s Day 2026

Stock market open today? Here are NYSE, Nasdaq and bond trading hours after New Year’s Day 2026

U.S. stock markets resumed normal hours Monday after closing for New Year’s Day, with the NYSE and Nasdaq next set to close Jan. 19. The U.S. bond market closed early Dec. 31 and shut Jan. 1, following SIFMA’s recommendations. Early closures and split schedules can affect liquidity and price discovery, especially in bonds. Extended-hours trading remains volatile due to lower participation.
5 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

Chevron shares rose 2.3% in premarket trading after President Trump signaled plans to open Venezuela’s oil sector, with ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil also gaining. Chevron, the only U.S. major currently operating in Venezuela, exports about 150,000 barrels per day to the Gulf Coast under restricted authorization. Oil prices were little changed. U.S. officials told oil executives rapid investment would be needed if sanctions ease.
5 January 2026
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Trump’s Maduro move in Venezuela tests markets: Chevron jumps, gold up ahead of Wall Street open

Trump’s Maduro move in Venezuela tests markets: Chevron jumps, gold up ahead of Wall Street open

U.S. stock futures rose premarket Monday after President Trump announced the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. Energy shares and Venezuelan bonds jumped, with Chevron up 6.5% and some PDVSA debt gaining 8.5 cents on the dollar. Oil prices held near $61 a barrel as the U.S. embargo on Venezuelan crude remained. Investors watched for Maduro’s New York court appearance and awaited key U.S. economic data.
5 January 2026
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Apple stock slips in premarket: what traders are watching before ISM data and Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings

Apple stock slips in premarket: what traders are watching before ISM data and Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings

Apple shares slipped 0.3% to $270.18 in premarket trading Monday after closing at $271.01. The move comes ahead of key economic data and Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings report, with traders watching if the stock holds the $270 level. U.S. futures were higher after President Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s Maduro. Markets are pricing in 60 basis points of Fed rate cuts for 2026.
5 January 2026
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Rivian stock moves before the bell: deliveries, CES and Feb. 12 earnings in focus

Rivian stock moves before the bell: deliveries, CES and Feb. 12 earnings in focus

Rivian shares rose 0.3% to $19.47 in premarket trading Monday after missing 2025 delivery estimates, with 42,247 vehicles delivered, down 18% year-on-year. The stock had swung between $18.90 and $20.71 in the previous session. Rivian will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 12. Investors are watching for updates on cost cuts and the upcoming R2 SUV launch.
5 January 2026
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Treasury yields fall after Maduro seizure as oil wobbles and Fed week kicks off

Treasury yields fall after Maduro seizure as oil wobbles and Fed week kicks off

U.S. Treasury yields fell Monday, with the 10-year at 4.17% and the two-year at 3.46%, as government bonds posted their first gains in a week. Oil prices fluctuated amid uncertainty over Venezuela, while traders priced in two possible Fed rate cuts for 2026. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield slipped to 2.9%. Markets await key U.S. economic data and Fed commentary later this week.
5 January 2026
American Airlines stock in focus as Caribbean flights restart after FAA curbs lift

American Airlines stock in focus as Caribbean flights restart after FAA curbs lift

American Airlines shares slipped 0.1% in premarket trading after a weekend of Caribbean flight disruptions tied to U.S. airspace restrictions near Venezuela. The carrier added over 7,000 extra seats and 43 flights to clear a passenger backlog as curbs expired. United, Delta, and JetBlue also moved to restore service. American traded at $15.46 premarket, down from Friday’s $15.48 close.
5 January 2026
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Netflix stock (NFLX) holds near $91 premarket after CFRA downgrade ahead of Jan. 20 earnings

Netflix stock (NFLX) holds near $91 premarket after CFRA downgrade ahead of Jan. 20 earnings

Netflix shares edged lower in premarket trading after CFRA downgraded the stock to “hold.” The move follows a 3% drop Friday, leaving shares 32% below their 52-week high. Investors are watching for Netflix’s Jan. 20 earnings report and updates on its $72 billion Warner Bros. acquisition. FactSet consensus expects quarterly earnings of 55 cents per share on $11.97 billion in revenue.
5 January 2026
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Uber stock gets a sell call as robotaxi race heats up in 2026

Uber stock gets a sell call as robotaxi race heats up in 2026

Melius Research downgraded Uber to sell, citing rising competition from autonomous-vehicle firms like Tesla and Waymo, and set a $73 price target below the stock’s $82.86 last trade. Uber shares rose 1.4% in premarket trading Monday. Investors are watching whether robotaxis will scale quickly enough to reshape ride-hailing economics in 2026. Some analysts remain bullish on Uber’s ability to adapt as fleets go driverless.
5 January 2026
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MARA stock jumps premarket after 288-BTC Wintermute transfer puts Bitcoin miners back in play

MARA stock jumps premarket after 288-BTC Wintermute transfer puts Bitcoin miners back in play

MARA shares rose 5.1% to $10.42 in premarket trading after the company moved 288 bitcoin, worth about $26.3 million, to market maker Wintermute, according to Lookonchain. Bitcoin traded up 1.9% near $92,852. Peers Riot Platforms and CleanSpark also gained. Investors are watching U.S. economic data and MSCI’s upcoming index update.
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Stock Market Today

  • Warren Buffett Warns of Gambling Culture in Markets as Berkshire Hoards Cash
    May 2, 2026, 9:04 PM EDT. Warren Buffett criticized the current financial markets as dominated by a gambling mentality, citing the rise of one-day options and prediction market scams. Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, Buffett noted that in 60 years, only five presented truly attractive investment opportunities, explaining the company's $400 billion cash reserve. Despite stepping down as CEO, he remains cautious, advising patience and buying during market downturns when prices become irrationally low. Buffett's comments echo Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's warnings against get-rich-quick attitudes fueling instability. Both advocate for disciplined investing over speculative gambles, urging the public to prioritize long-term growth and financial literacy over risky bets.

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Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

3 May 2026
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $16.5 billion, up 13% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 10% to $49.8 billion. The bank’s SEC filing showed a $31.4 billion credit-loss allowance and noninterest expense up 14% to $26.9 billion. Nonperforming assets rose 10% to $10 billion. Shares closed Friday at $312.47, valuing the bank at about $864.8 billion.
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