Today: 3 May 2026

D-Wave Quantum stock jumps 8% before the bell as CES 2026 puts quantum back on traders’ radar

D-Wave Quantum stock jumps 8% before the bell as CES 2026 puts quantum back on traders’ radar

D-Wave Quantum shares jumped 7.6% to $28.13 in premarket trading Monday as CES 2026 opened in Las Vegas. Peer quantum stocks IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc also traded higher. D-Wave is set to showcase its quantum systems at the CES Foundry event Jan. 7-8. The company’s Qubits 2026 user conference is scheduled for Jan. 27-28 in Boca Raton, Florida.
5 January 2026
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Amazon stock steadies in premarket as Evercore flags Rufus AI as the next AMZN catalyst

Amazon stock steadies in premarket as Evercore flags Rufus AI as the next AMZN catalyst

Amazon shares traded near $226.50 in premarket Monday after Evercore ISI reiterated a buy rating and $335 target, citing growth from its AI shopping assistant Rufus. Analyst Mark Mahaney projected “agentic commerce” could add up to $31 billion in revenue by 2028. Amazon reported 250 million Rufus users in 2025, with a 60% higher purchase rate among them. Investors await Amazon’s next earnings date and U.S. payroll data on January 9.
5 January 2026
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SLB stock jumps premarket on Venezuela upheaval as earnings near

SLB stock jumps premarket on Venezuela upheaval as earnings near

SLB shares surged 8.5% to $43.60 in U.S. premarket trading after U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and President Trump announced plans to take control of the country. Oil prices slipped, with Brent at $60.52 and WTI at $57.11, as ample supply offset the political shock. SLB will report earnings Jan. 23, with investors watching for 2026 spending guidance.
5 January 2026
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Super Micro (SMCI) heads into 2026 with analysts on edge — margins are the fight

Super Micro (SMCI) heads into 2026 with analysts on edge — margins are the fight

Super Micro shares rose about 6% in premarket trading Monday after forecasting at least $36 billion in fiscal 2026 net sales. Goldman Sachs kept a Sell rating and Bank of America maintained Underperform with a $34 price target, citing margin pressure and manufacturing risks. The company’s latest quarter missed earnings and revenue estimates. Analysts flagged delivery delays and a drop in gross margin guidance.
5 January 2026
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BigBear.ai stock (BBAI) steadies premarket as $125 mln debt-cut plan puts Jan. 16 note redemption in focus

BigBear.ai stock (BBAI) steadies premarket as $125 mln debt-cut plan puts Jan. 16 note redemption in focus

BigBear.ai shares were flat in premarket trading after the company called for redemption of its 6% convertible notes due 2029, aiming to cut $125 million in debt mostly through share conversions. The company temporarily raised the conversion rate ahead of the Jan. 16 redemption date. About 38 million new shares may be issued. The stock was indicated at $5.84 by 7:21 a.m. ET.
5 January 2026
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock jumps in pre-market as Jan. 14 vote on 50-billion share plan nears

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock jumps in pre-market as Jan. 14 vote on 50-billion share plan nears

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares climbed 4.4% to $32.55 in U.S. pre-market trading Monday ahead of a shareholder vote on raising authorized shares to 50 billion from 500 million. The vote deadline is Jan. 14, with the annual meeting set for Jan. 15 in Las Vegas. Crypto prices were higher early Monday, keeping focus on BitMine’s ethereum-linked strategy.
5 January 2026
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Palantir stock rebounds in premarket after insider sale filing; jobs data and earnings on deck

Palantir stock rebounds in premarket after insider sale filing; jobs data and earnings on deck

Palantir shares rose 4% to $174.61 in premarket trading Monday after a steep drop to close last week at $167.86. Company officer Ryan Douglas Taylor filed to sell up to 12,000 shares, valued at about $2.13 million, according to an SEC Form 144. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the late-January Fed meeting for interest rate signals.
5 January 2026
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Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock rises again premarket as AI pharma deal keeps traders hooked

Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock rises again premarket as AI pharma deal keeps traders hooked

Brand Engagement Network shares rose 5.3% to $3.97 in premarket trading Monday, extending Friday’s 62.5% surge. The rally follows disclosure of a $250,000 AI services deal for a top pharmaceutical client. Investors are watching for sustained volume and updates on project timing. The company reported $60,120 in quarterly revenue and $102,715 in cash as of Sept. 30.
5 January 2026
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Palantir vs Oracle: Wall Street’s AI stock split — and 3 alternatives investors are watching in 2026

Palantir vs Oracle: Wall Street’s AI stock split — and 3 alternatives investors are watching in 2026

Wall Street analysts remain neutral on Palantir, citing its high valuation, while seeing more upside in Oracle as AI-related costs rise, according to a Motley Fool analysis. Palantir shares closed at $167.86, down 5.6%, and Oracle at $195.71, up 0.4%. Investors are weighing risks tied to surging chip and power expenses. Alternatives highlighted include Alphabet, Micron, and Nvidia.
5 January 2026
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SkyWater Technology (SKYT) stock jumps 23% into 2026 as investors eye ISM data and Feb. earnings

SkyWater Technology (SKYT) stock jumps 23% into 2026 as investors eye ISM data and Feb. earnings

SkyWater Technology shares surged 23.5% Friday to $22.43, trading near the top of their 52-week range on volume of 3.44 million. The move comes ahead of Monday’s open and key economic data, with traders watching for signs the rally will hold. The company last posted quarterly revenue of $150.7 million and expects fourth-quarter sales of $155 million to $165 million. Management appears at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 14.
5 January 2026
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Intel stock climbs in premarket ahead of CES 2026 “Panther Lake” reveal — what traders watch next (INTC)

Intel stock climbs in premarket ahead of CES 2026 “Panther Lake” reveal — what traders watch next (INTC)

Intel shares rose 2.3% to $40.28 in premarket trading Monday ahead of its CES launch event for Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” PC chips. The company says Panther Lake, built on the new Intel 18A process, is already in production with broad availability set for January 2026. Investors are watching for updates on product timing and manufacturing progress. Intel closed Friday at $39.38, up 6.7% from the prior session.
5 January 2026
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock ticks higher premarket as name-change plan and January catalysts take center stage

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock ticks higher premarket as name-change plan and January catalysts take center stage

Ondas Holdings shares rose 1.8% to $11.22 in premarket trading Monday after a 12.9% gain Friday. The company plans to rename itself Ondas Inc. and has moved its headquarters to West Palm Beach, Florida. SEC filings show a 2.39 million share issuance set for Jan. 5 and a subsidiary note-maturity extension to Jan. 15. Ondas expects a $56.6 million non-cash charge tied to the share exchange.
5 January 2026
Plug Power stock rises in premarket as PLUG heads into key Jan. 29 vote on new shares

Plug Power stock rises in premarket as PLUG heads into key Jan. 29 vote on new shares

Plug Power shares rose 3.1% to $2.30 in premarket trading Monday after closing up 13.2% Friday. Investors are watching a Jan. 29 vote on doubling authorized shares to 3 billion, which Plug says is needed to raise capital before Feb. 28. The stock remains 51% below its 52-week high. Analyst Tim Moore upgraded Plug to Buy, citing cost savings and pricing gains.
5 January 2026
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XRP Price Jumps Above $2.12 as Supply Tightens, Traders Eye a Fresh “Squeeze”

XRP Price Jumps Above $2.12 as Supply Tightens, Traders Eye a Fresh “Squeeze”

XRP surged above $2.12 Monday, holding gains as buyers pushed past resistance and trading volume spiked, including a $23 million burst in one minute. Exchange balances hit multi-year lows while U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs absorbed supply, CoinDesk reported. XRP outperformed bitcoin and ether, with its market value reaching about $121.7 billion. Technical traders are watching $2.128 as short-term support.
5 January 2026
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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals stock rises premarket after Citizens upgrade, Wells Fargo target lift

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals stock rises premarket after Citizens upgrade, Wells Fargo target lift

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals shares rose about 1% premarket Monday after Citizens upgraded the stock, citing eased pricing pressure on Linzess. The company last week cut Linzess’s list price by about 50% and forecast 2026 revenue of $450–$475 million. Shares closed up 26.7% Friday at $4.27, with trading volume surging to 85 million. Ironwood remains in a strategic alternatives review and plans a Phase 3 apraglutide trial in 2026.
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Stock Market Today

  • Meta and Microsoft Slash 81K Jobs in Q1 2026 to Boost AI Infrastructure
    May 2, 2026, 9:35 PM EDT. Meta Platforms and Microsoft announced a combined 81,000 job cuts in Q1 2026 to redirect resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This strategic shift aims to strengthen their positions amid a U.S.-China AI race, with U.S. tech firms investing roughly $700 billion in AI this year. Meta's stock reflects strong market confidence, trading at 100% YES across prediction markets for reaching set targets by April 27, 2026. The layoffs are seen as proactive steps, not financial distress, enhancing long-term competitiveness. Investors will watch Meta's earnings and partnerships, alongside geopolitical moves involving China's AI efforts, for future impact on market sentiment and stock performance.

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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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