Today: 3 May 2026

Apple stock today: AAPL starts 2026 on a softer note as valuation talk returns, Vision Pro in focus

Apple stock today: AAPL starts 2026 on a softer note as valuation talk returns, Vision Pro in focus

Apple shares fell 0.3% to $271.01 Friday as Raymond James resumed coverage with a “Market Perform” rating, citing valuation. The company confirmed Ben Borders as principal accounting officer in an SEC filing. Reports flagged Vision Pro production cutbacks after weak sales. Investors await Monday’s ISM manufacturing data and Apple’s late-January earnings.
3 January 2026
Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 14.6% ahead of Jan. 7 earnings as ChronoScale plan stays in focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 14.6% ahead of Jan. 7 earnings as ChronoScale plan stays in focus

Applied Digital Corp (APLD.O) surged 14.6% to $28.11 Friday, with 36.1 million shares traded, ahead of its Jan. 7 earnings report. The company recently announced plans to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics, forming ChronoScale, with Applied Digital set to control 97% of the new entity. The proposed deal remains subject to final agreements and approvals.
China’s 55% beef tariff triggers quota scramble, squeezing Australian wagyu and Angus

China’s 55% beef tariff triggers quota scramble, squeezing Australian wagyu and Angus

China has imposed a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding annual quotas under a new three-year safeguard regime. Australian exporters warn premium wagyu and Angus cuts may be crowded out as larger shippers rush to fill quotas. Analysts expect displaced beef to pressure Australian prices in late 2026. The Australian Meat Industry Council estimates the measures could cut beef exports to China by a third.
3 January 2026
Rivian stock drops after 2025 delivery update; Feb. 12 earnings now the next test

Rivian stock drops after 2025 delivery update; Feb. 12 earnings now the next test

Rivian shares fell 1.5% to $19.41 Friday after reporting 2025 production of 42,284 vehicles and deliveries of 42,247, in line with expectations. The company produced 10,974 vehicles and delivered 9,745 in the fourth quarter. Rivian will release full earnings results on Feb. 12. Investors await updates on the lower-priced R2 SUV launch in 2026.
XRP price forecast for next week: Can Ripple’s token hold $2 after U.S. strikes Venezuela?

XRP price forecast for next week: Can Ripple’s token hold $2 after U.S. strikes Venezuela?

XRP jumped 5.8% to around $2.00 after U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and President Trump’s claim that Nicolás Maduro was captured. Venezuela declared a national emergency but oil company PDVSA’s operations were reportedly unaffected. Bitcoin and ether saw smaller gains, with no signs of broad crypto panic. Traders are watching for further Venezuela developments and key U.S. economic data next week.
3 January 2026
US strike on Venezuela: What happens next for the economy, oil exports and the bolivar

US strike on Venezuela: What happens next for the economy, oil exports and the bolivar

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a Saturday raid, according to President Donald Trump and a U.S. official. Oil exports remain halved by sanctions and tanker seizures, with the bolivar down 83% in 2025. PDVSA’s main facilities were undamaged, but the port of La Guaira sustained severe damage. Most oil tankers remain stuck in Venezuelan waters, shipping data showed.
3 January 2026
UiPath (PATH) stock slides after CEO share sale filing as S&P MidCap 400 entry takes effect

UiPath (PATH) stock slides after CEO share sale filing as S&P MidCap 400 entry takes effect

UiPath shares fell nearly 3% to $15.88 in heavy trading Friday, their first session as an S&P MidCap 400 stock. CEO Daniel Dines sold 45,000 shares on Jan. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, according to a regulatory filing. The stock traded between $15.50 and $16.85, with about 44.1 million shares changing hands. Traders are watching for index-related flows and key U.S. economic data next week.
Natural gas prices next week: Henry Hub braces for Venezuela shock but warm U.S. forecast still rules

Natural gas prices next week: Henry Hub braces for Venezuela shock but warm U.S. forecast still rules

U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.618/mmBtu Friday, down 6.8 cents, as forecasts showed weaker heating demand. U.S. strikes on Venezuela raised geopolitical risk, but PDVSA oil operations remained normal. Warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to persist into mid-January, pressuring gas prices. U.S. storage withdrawals and demand both trended below seasonal averages.
3 January 2026
Silver price forecast next week: Venezuela strikes raise safe-haven bid as $70-$75 range comes into view

Silver price forecast next week: Venezuela strikes raise safe-haven bid as $70-$75 range comes into view

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, President Trump said, with more details expected at an 11 a.m. press event. Spot silver was last up 1.6% at $72.39 an ounce, near record highs, while the iShares Silver Trust ETF rose 2% to $65.75. Venezuelan oil operations remained normal, sources said. Markets await further signals from Washington and Caracas.
3 January 2026
Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

President Donald Trump said the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. Phillips 66 shares closed up 1.2% at $130.57 Friday, before the news broke. Two sources told Reuters that PDVSA’s oil operations were running normally. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, with markets closed for the weekend.

Stock Market Today

  • Warren Buffett's Timeless Advice on Stock Buying Amid Market Uncertainty
    May 3, 2026, 11:08 AM EDT. Warren Buffett advises investors to be greedy when others are fearful and patient for long-term gains amidst current market upheaval. Despite risks like Iran conflict-driven oil price fluctuations, U.S. tariffs heightening inflation, AI job market impact fears, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate dilemma, Buffett emphasizes the value of assessing a company's underlying worth, not just stock price movements. His strategy focuses on capitalizing on market panic-induced selloffs to buy solid companies cheaply. Berkshire Hathaway holding The Coca-Cola Company exemplifies Buffett's philosophy in action, demonstrating confidence in fundamentally strong businesses regardless of temporary market turbulence.

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Lattice Semiconductor Stock Faces a Big Earnings Test After Sharp Run-Up

Lattice Semiconductor Stock Faces a Big Earnings Test After Sharp Run-Up

3 May 2026
Lattice Semiconductor reports first-quarter earnings Monday with shares near record highs and analysts expecting 37% revenue growth from a year earlier. The company’s February guidance set revenue at $158–$172 million and adjusted earnings at 34–38 cents per share. CEO Ford Tamer and CFO Lorenzo Flores will discuss results and outlook in a call at 5 p.m. ET May 4. Investors are watching for signs of sustained demand and margin strength.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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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.
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