Today: 3 May 2026

Saudi Aramco stock dips again as oil eases — traders eye Feb 1 OPEC+ meeting, March 10 results

Saudi Aramco stock dips again as oil eases — traders eye Feb 1 OPEC+ meeting, March 10 results

Saudi Aramco shares fell 0.3% to 23.43 riyals by mid-session Monday in Riyadh, following a sharp drop Sunday. Brent crude slipped 0.4% to $60.52 as traders focused on ample supply and OPEC+ reaffirmed its output policy. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index extended losses, with Aramco among the main drags. Aramco will launch a 98-octane gasoline grade in major cities, with pricing updates to follow.
5 January 2026
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Micron stock rises in premarket as AI-era memory pricing stays in focus — what MU investors watch next

Micron stock rises in premarket as AI-era memory pricing stays in focus — what MU investors watch next

Micron shares gained about 3% in premarket trading Monday, following a 10.5% surge Friday, with shares indicated at $325.37. Rising chip and power costs tied to AI data centers have drawn investor focus. Micron posted record fiscal Q1 revenue last month and will report next earnings March 18. The company is a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory used in AI systems.
5 January 2026
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Amazon stock: What to watch as analysts raise targets on Rufus AI and AWS

Amazon stock: What to watch as analysts raise targets on Rufus AI and AWS

Amazon shares rose 0.4% to $227.33 in premarket trading Monday after Evercore ISI reiterated a $335 target and Jefferies raised its target to $300. Analysts cited growth potential from Amazon’s AI shopping assistant and AWS. The company reports earnings Jan. 29. Over 250 million customers used the Rufus assistant in 2025, Amazon said.
5 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps nearly 4% in premarket as MU extends Friday rally; $330 target in focus

Micron stock jumps nearly 4% in premarket as MU extends Friday rally; $330 target in focus

Micron Technology shares rose 3.85% in premarket trading Monday to $327.57, after closing Friday up 10.5%. Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing strong demand for AI-related memory chips. The company’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 15, with its next earnings report due March 18. Micron last reported record quarterly revenue and a dividend payable Jan. 14.
5 January 2026
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Surf Air Mobility stock jumps again in premarket after SurfOS update — what to watch next

Surf Air Mobility stock jumps again in premarket after SurfOS update — what to watch next

Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) climbed about 10% to $2.63 in premarket trading Monday, extending Friday’s 23% surge after announcing $26 million in SurfOS funding and an expanded Palantir partnership. The company’s stock traded above its previous high of $2.43, with investors watching if momentum holds ahead of earnings on March 26.
5 January 2026
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Sandisk (SNDK) stock flat in premarket after 16% surge; new director and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

Sandisk (SNDK) stock flat in premarket after 16% surge; new director and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

Sandisk shares were little changed premarket Monday after closing up nearly 16% at $275.24 on Friday. The company named First Solar CFO Alexander R. Bradley to its board and audit committee, effective Dec. 30. Investors are watching Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings update and Monday’s ISM factory survey. Bradley reported no beneficial ownership of Sandisk securities, according to an SEC filing.
5 January 2026
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Marathon Petroleum stock jumps nearly 6% premarket as Venezuela oil bets lift U.S. refiners

Marathon Petroleum stock jumps nearly 6% premarket as Venezuela oil bets lift U.S. refiners

Marathon Petroleum shares rose 5.75% to $174.63 in premarket trading Monday, tracking gains across U.S. refiners after Washington signaled possible easing of Venezuelan crude restrictions. Chevron climbed 7.3%. Oil prices slipped, with Brent down 0.4% to $60.54 a barrel. Traders focused on U.S. policy signals and potential shifts in crude flows to Gulf Coast refineries.
5 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin shares held near $497 in premarket trading Monday after rising 2.8% Friday. Defense stocks drew attention following U.S. strikes in Venezuela and President Trump’s claim of capturing President Maduro. A Reuters report on L3Harris’ space propulsion stake sale put United Launch Alliance, co-owned by Lockheed, back in focus. Investors await Lockheed’s earnings Jan. 27 and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
5 January 2026
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AMD stock jumps in premarket as Lisa Su’s CES keynote and key U.S. data come into view

AMD stock jumps in premarket as Lisa Su’s CES keynote and key U.S. data come into view

AMD shares rose 2.6% to $229.18 in premarket trading Monday after a strong start to 2026. CEO Lisa Su will deliver the company’s CES keynote at 9:30 p.m. ET, outlining AI plans as investors watch for demand signals. Traders are also awaiting ISM factory data at 10 a.m. and Friday’s U.S. jobs report. AMD’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 3.
5 January 2026
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Rheinmetall stock jumps 7% on Bundeswehr ammo order as Venezuela headlines lift defence shares

Rheinmetall stock jumps 7% on Bundeswehr ammo order as Venezuela headlines lift defence shares

Rheinmetall AG shares jumped about 7% in early Frankfurt trading Monday, last indicated near 1,712 euros after Germany’s Bundeswehr extended a major ammunition contract. The move followed U.S. military action in Venezuela, which lifted European defence stocks. The new order for 30mm Puma vehicle ammunition is worth several hundred million euros, with deliveries through 2029.
5 January 2026
Sensex slips from record high as IT selloff and Trump tariff talk drag Nifty

Sensex slips from record high as IT selloff and Trump tariff talk drag Nifty

India’s Nifty 50 index hit a record high before closing down 0.30% at 26,250.3 on Monday; Sensex fell 0.38% to 85,439.62. IT stocks led declines after broker warnings and ahead of results, while U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment. HDFC Bank slipped on slower deposit growth. Some stocks including Bharat Electronics and Nestle India bucked the trend.
5 January 2026
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BP stock slips in premarket as oil dips on Venezuela turmoil — what investors watch next

BP stock slips in premarket as oil dips on Venezuela turmoil — what investors watch next

BP’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.5% to $35.26 in premarket trading Monday as Brent crude dropped 0.8% to $60.26 a barrel and WTI slipped 0.9% to $56.79. Oil prices eased after the U.S. detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and maintained an embargo, while OPEC+ kept output steady. Investors await BP’s Feb. 10 results and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for further direction.
5 January 2026
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ASML stock rises after Bernstein upgrade; DRAM upcycle thesis back in play ahead of earnings

ASML stock rises after Bernstein upgrade; DRAM upcycle thesis back in play ahead of earnings

ASML shares rose 3.2% in early Amsterdam trading after Bernstein upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its price target to 1,300 euros. Bernstein cited stronger DRAM investment and higher lithography intensity at the next node. ASML’s New York shares closed Friday up 8.7% at $1,163.78. Investors await ASML’s January 28 results for 2026 guidance.
5 January 2026
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Shell plc stock slips in premarket as oil prices ease after Venezuela upheaval

Shell plc stock slips in premarket as oil prices ease after Venezuela upheaval

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares dropped 1.6% to $74.20 in premarket trading Monday, following a 2.7% rise Friday. The move came as oil prices slipped after Washington’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with Brent crude down 0.8% to $60.26 a barrel. OPEC+ kept its output policy unchanged. Shell plans to complete a $3.5 billion share buyback before reporting results on Feb. 5.
5 January 2026
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Strive Asset Management (ASST) stock jumps premarket as Bitcoin firms and Semler vote looms

Strive Asset Management (ASST) stock jumps premarket as Bitcoin firms and Semler vote looms

ASST shares rose about 10% in early premarket trading Monday, following a 17% gain Friday and heavy volume. Bitcoin held above $92,000, supporting crypto-linked stocks, with Strategy and Semler Scientific also higher. Investors are watching for a shareholder vote on Strive’s proposed all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific. Traders eye $0.75 as support and $0.90–$1 as resistance for ASST.
5 January 2026
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  • Manchester United (MANU) Shares Up 17.49% YTD Despite Valuation Questions
    May 2, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT. Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) shares have risen 17.49% year to date, closing at $18.54, sparking investor interest. The stock trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.6x, significantly above its estimated fair value of 2.4x and more than double the US Entertainment industry average of 1.5x, suggesting a possible overvaluation. This high P/S reflects optimism about media rights, sponsorships, and matchday revenue. However, recent net income losses of £9.064 million and weaker three-year returns raise concerns. Contrarily, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values shares at $25.11, implying a 26% discount to current price. Investors face a choice between these conflicting signals amid the club's mixed financial performance and growth prospects.

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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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