Today: 3 May 2026

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% on $502M Quanta microgrid disclosure — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% on $502M Quanta microgrid disclosure — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy shares rose 13.6% Friday to $98.69 after Quanta’s U.S. unit disclosed a $502 million purchase of Bloom fuel-cell microgrid systems in California. The deal covers three facilities and installation services. Bloom also secured a $600 million revolving credit line from Wells Fargo. Investors now await U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9 and Bloom’s earnings in late February.
Palo Alto Networks stock set for Monday spotlight after Guggenheim upgrade, insider sale notices

Palo Alto Networks stock set for Monday spotlight after Guggenheim upgrade, insider sale notices

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 2.6% to $179.37 Friday, lagging cybersecurity peers. Guggenheim upgraded the stock to Neutral from Sell ahead of Monday trading. SEC filings show president William D. Jenkins Jr. and executive Joshua D. Paul filed Form 144 notices for planned share sales under 10b5-1 plans. The stock faces scrutiny after recent deal activity and product shifts.
Workday (WDAY) stock hugs 52-week low after Friday slide as focus shifts to jobs data, next earnings

Workday (WDAY) stock hugs 52-week low after Friday slide as focus shifts to jobs data, next earnings

Workday shares dropped 4.2% to $205.79 on Friday, hitting a 52-week low of $202.22. The decline came as the S&P 500 rose 0.19% and investors watched interest-rate moves. Workday’s fiscal fourth-quarter results are due in late February, with subscription growth and guidance in focus. The company’s planned acquisition of Pipedream is expected to close this quarter.
Home Depot stock in focus ahead of Monday as Fed hints at slower rate cuts

Home Depot stock in focus ahead of Monday as Fed hints at slower rate cuts

Home Depot shares closed up 0.5% at $345.82 on Friday, while Lowe’s rose 2.4%. Investors await the ISM manufacturing survey Monday and the U.S. jobs report Jan. 9, as Fed officials signal rate cuts may pause. President Trump delayed new tariffs on imported kitchen and bath goods for a year, but existing 25% tariffs remain. Home Depot expects flat to modestly higher sales and earnings in fiscal 2026.
Marvell (MRVL) stock jumps 5% into CES week as CEO talk looms

Marvell (MRVL) stock jumps 5% into CES week as CEO talk looms

Marvell Technology shares rose 5.2% to $89.39 Friday, leading chip stocks higher ahead of CES and key U.S. economic data. CEO Matt Murphy is set to speak at a JPMorgan CES event on Jan. 6. Investors await updates on data-center demand and company outlook. ISM surveys and the U.S. jobs report this week may influence chip stock valuations.
5 January 2026
IBM stock slips below $300 as Wall Street braces for jobs data and Big Blue earnings

IBM stock slips below $300 as Wall Street braces for jobs data and Big Blue earnings

IBM shares closed down 1.6% at $291.50 Friday, falling below $300 after touching $289.00 intraday. The move comes ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week and IBM’s preliminary fourth-quarter earnings set for Jan. 28. Directors Michael Miebach and Peter R. Voser deferred fees into stock units, according to SEC filings. IBM sits about 10% below its 52-week high of $324.90.
Nike (NKE) stock heads into Monday: CEO’s $1 million buy, key levels, and the next catalyst

Nike (NKE) stock heads into Monday: CEO’s $1 million buy, key levels, and the next catalyst

Nike closed down 0.7% at $63.28 Friday, giving back gains from a late-December rally sparked by CEO Elliott Hill’s purchase of 16,388 shares at $61.10. The stock has traded between $57 and $64 since Dec. 23. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data, as well as Nike’s March 19 earnings. Nike’s last report showed weak direct-to-consumer sales and a 16% revenue drop in Greater China.
5 January 2026
Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 begins — what to watch next for CAT sharesNEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:56 ET — Market closed

Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 begins — what to watch next for CAT sharesNEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:56 ET — Market closed

Caterpillar shares rose 4.4% to close at $598.41 Friday, just below $600 after touching $599.60 intraday. Wolfe Research raised its price target for the stock to $670. U.S. stocks snapped a four-day losing streak, with Caterpillar among the top Dow performers. The company reports earnings Jan. 29, with analysts expecting $4.52 per share.
5 January 2026

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  • Rivian Shares Plunge 8.4% Despite Q1 Beat as Investors Worry About Cash Burn
    May 3, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT. Rivian Automotive's stock fell 8.41% to $15.02 after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter revenue and a 20% rise in deliveries. Despite the positive results, investors focused on ongoing cash burn concerns and the timeline to profitability. The company updated plans to ramp up production of its new R2 SUV, aiming for 300,000 units annually at its Georgia plant, with hopes for cost savings from a simpler bill of materials. Rivian's trading volume surged 78% above average, highlighting heightened investor scrutiny. Meanwhile, peers Tesla and Lucid Group both advanced over 2%, contrasting Rivian's slump. CEO R.J. Scaringe called the R2 "a game changer" with new autonomy tech arriving later this year. The stock has dropped 85% since its 2021 IPO, underscoring challenges in the electric vehicle market.

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Rivian shares fell 8.4% to $15.02 after first-quarter results beat expectations, as investors focused on cash burn and profitability concerns. Trading volume jumped 78% above average. The company plans to ramp up R2 SUV production in Georgia to 300,000 units annually. Tesla and Lucid Group shares both rose more than 2%.
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.
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