Today: 3 May 2026

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as fuel-cell names rebound — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as fuel-cell names rebound — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy shares jumped 13.58% to close at $98.69 Friday, last trading at $99.60 after hours. Plug Power and FuelCell Energy also posted double-digit gains in the first 2026 session. Traders cited interest in AI infrastructure and recent financing moves, including Bloom’s new $600 million credit facility. Investors now await upcoming U.S. data and Bloom’s next results.
BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee presses 50‑billion authorized-share vote — what investors watch next

BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee presses 50‑billion authorized-share vote — what investors watch next

BitMine shares surged 14.9% to $31.19 Friday after the company urged shareholders to approve raising its authorized shares to 50 billion from 500 million. The vote deadline is Jan. 14 ahead of a Jan. 15 meeting. BitMine cited flexibility for stock splits, capital raising, and acquisitions. The stock was little changed after hours.
AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 13.6% to $39.60 Friday, trading as high as $40.10 on nearly 4.85 million shares. The move put the stock near its 52-week high after the company highlighted strong demand for 800G data-center optics in December. Lumentum, Ciena, and Coherent also closed higher. Traders are watching if AAOI can hold above $40 in the next session.
GE Vernova stock (GEV) rises nearly 4% to kick off 2026 — what traders watch next

GE Vernova stock (GEV) rises nearly 4% to kick off 2026 — what traders watch next

GE Vernova shares rose 3.8% to $679.55 Friday, outperforming the S&P 500 in the first U.S. trading session of 2026. No new company news drove the move; the stock has rallied since December after GE Vernova raised its outlook, expanded buybacks, and doubled its dividend. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week. The company’s next quarterly results are due later this month.
3 January 2026
Stock market open on Saturday: NSE, BSE mock trading session timings and what investors should know

Stock market open on Saturday: NSE, BSE mock trading session timings and what investors should know

India’s BSE and National Stock Exchange will hold a mock trading session on Saturday, Jan. 3, despite regular weekend closure. The drill tests trading systems and backup procedures; no real settlement will occur. Retail investors may see temporary price and portfolio changes, with data reset after the session. NSE and BSE advised members to participate and provide feedback by late afternoon.
3 January 2026
Applied Materials stock jumps 4.6% to start 2026 — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials stock jumps 4.6% to start 2026 — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials shares jumped 4.6% to $268.87 Friday, snapping a two-day slide as chip stocks rallied and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 4%. Trading volume topped 7.5 million shares, slightly above average. Lam Research and KLA also gained, while ASML surged 8.8% after an analyst upgrade. Investors now await U.S. jobs data Jan. 9 and CPI figures Jan. 13 for rate signals.
3 January 2026
Coinbase stock rises after Brian Armstrong maps 2026 ‘everything exchange’ push

Coinbase stock rises after Brian Armstrong maps 2026 ‘everything exchange’ push

Coinbase shares rose 4.6% to $236.53 Friday after CEO Brian Armstrong outlined a 2026 plan to expand into multi-asset trading, stablecoin payments, and onchain adoption. The update comes as U.S. lawmakers debate new crypto rules and traders await key economic data next week. Bitcoin traded near $89,932 Saturday. Coinbase’s Friday range was $226.03 to $238.47.
Lam Research stock jumps 8% to start 2026 as chip-tool shares rally — what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research stock jumps 8% to start 2026 as chip-tool shares rally — what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research shares surged 8.1% to $185.06 Friday, leading semiconductor equipment stocks after the U.S. changed licensing rules for chipmaking tool shipments to China. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose about 4%. Investors are watching for further export-rule updates and Lam’s next earnings date, expected in late January or early February.
Mastercard stock slides after New Year kickoff; jobs data and dividend date in focus

Mastercard stock slides after New Year kickoff; jobs data and dividend date in focus

Mastercard shares fell 1.36% to $563.13 on Friday, marking a fourth consecutive decline and closing about 6% below their 52-week high. Trading volume rose above average as Treasury yields climbed and investors reset positions for 2026. The stock underperformed the broader U.S. market, with traders eyeing upcoming economic data, Mastercard’s Jan. 9 dividend record date, and late-January earnings.
3 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Bloom Energy Q1 2026 Earnings Propel Stock Up 2.33% Amid Strong Growth
    May 3, 2026, 9:34 AM EDT. Bloom Energy (BE) surpassed expectations in Q1 2026, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $0.44 versus $0.12 expected and revenues of $751 million beating forecasts of $539 million. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $3.4 billion-$3.8 billion from $3.1 billion-$3.3 billion, reflecting growing demand for its clean energy solutions. It swung from a net loss in Q1 2025 to a $70.6 million profit this quarter, signaling improving profitability. CEO K.R. Sridhar attributed success to a scalable business model and rising AI power demand, with major clients like Oracle expanding partnerships. Shares jumped 2.33% to $289.97 after earnings. Investors should weigh Bloom Energy as a long-term play amid rising momentum and its positioning in digital and renewable power infrastructure.

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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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