Today: 3 May 2026

Workday stock slips to new 52-week low as investors brace for jobs data and Feb earnings

Workday stock slips to new 52-week low as investors brace for jobs data and Feb earnings

Workday shares fell 4.2% to $205.79 Friday, hitting a new 52-week low of $202.22 on heavy volume. The drop came as Treasury yields rose and investors rotated into value stocks, leaving business-software names mixed. Oracle edged higher while Accenture slid over 3%. Workday’s next earnings report is expected in late February.
4 January 2026
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Chevron caught in Venezuela oil clamp as PDVSA cuts output under U.S. embargo

Chevron caught in Venezuela oil clamp as PDVSA cuts output under U.S. embargo

Venezuela’s PDVSA has cut crude output as storage fills up following a U.S. export embargo and tanker blockade, sources said. Chevron-chartered ships have not left Venezuelan waters since Thursday, and several loaded vessels remain stuck. The U.S. removed President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas on Saturday, with President Trump announcing the oil embargo is fully enforced. December oil exports fell to about half of November’s 950,000 barrels per day.
4 January 2026
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Verizon stock dips into 2026 as yields rise — what investors watch before VZ earnings

Verizon stock dips into 2026 as yields rise — what investors watch before VZ earnings

Verizon shares closed down 0.6% at $40.52 on Friday, trailing a broader market gain as Treasury yields rose. The company will report fourth-quarter results on Jan. 30 and pay its next dividend on Feb. 2. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on interest rates. Verizon’s stock is trading near its 50-day moving average, with a 52-week range of $37.59 to $47.36.
4 January 2026
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P&G stock slips to start 2026: what to watch before Procter & Gamble’s Jan. 22 earnings

P&G stock slips to start 2026: what to watch before Procter & Gamble’s Jan. 22 earnings

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1.06% to $141.79 Friday, extending a four-day slide and closing about 21% below their 52-week high. The company is set to report fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 22, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.87 per share on $22.3 billion in revenue. PG shares are trading near the bottom of their 52-week range. Investors will watch for updates on demand, pricing, and margins.
4 January 2026
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Why IREN stock jumped 13% to start 2026 — and what investors watch next

Why IREN stock jumped 13% to start 2026 — and what investors watch next

IREN shares closed up 13% at $42.70 on Friday, leading gains among U.S.-listed bitcoin miners as bitcoin traded above $90,000. The company registered 17.5 million shares for an employee incentive plan in a Jan. 2 SEC filing. Shares remain below their 50-day moving average and far off last year’s high. Investors are watching for IREN’s next earnings, expected in mid-February.
4 January 2026
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India stock market open Jan 5: Oil shock risk meets Nifty record high — what to watch on Dalal Street

India stock market open Jan 5: Oil shock risk meets Nifty record high — what to watch on Dalal Street

India’s Nifty 50 closed at a record 26,328.55 on Friday, up 0.70%, while the Sensex rose 0.67% to 85,762.01. Oil markets face renewed volatility after U.S. moves in Venezuela, raising supply concerns for India, which imports most of its crude. OPEC+ kept output policy unchanged over the weekend. Traders now watch for crude price swings, services PMI data, and the rupee’s reaction at Monday’s open.
4 January 2026
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Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

BBC “Countryfile” presenter John Craven warned Friday that Britain may need thousands more electricity pylons as grid operators expand transmission for renewables. Campaigners are protesting routes in regions like East Anglia and the Scottish Highlands, urging cables be buried or moved offshore. National Grid and SSEN Transmission are advancing major projects despite local opposition.
4 January 2026
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Venezuela, Fed bets and jobs data loom: What to know before U.S. stocks open Monday

Venezuela, Fed bets and jobs data loom: What to know before U.S. stocks open Monday

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and will take temporary control of Venezuela. The Dow rose 0.66% Friday, S&P 500 edged up, and Nasdaq slipped. Oil prices are expected to rise after the announcement. Investors await the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report and Jan. 13 CPI and JPMorgan results.
4 January 2026
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SaskPower warns of Sunday shutdown after widespread outages hit southwest Saskatchewan

SaskPower warns of Sunday shutdown after widespread outages hit southwest Saskatchewan

SaskPower will cut power from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday in parts of southwest Saskatchewan for emergency pole repairs, affecting customers west of Highway 37. The planned outage follows several unplanned outages Saturday in areas including Cadillac, Ponteix, and Wymark. Crews restored power by Saturday evening, but the utility has not disclosed the cause. SaskPower says outage details and updates are posted online and through its app.
4 January 2026
Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Cork Airport reported a 7% rise in passenger traffic over the Christmas period, with 164,000 travelers expected during the festive season. The airport surpassed three million passengers in 2025 nearly two months ahead of last year. Cork relies on connections via European hubs rather than direct long-haul flights. A €200 million upgrade is underway to expand security and lounge areas.
4 January 2026
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3 May 2026
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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