Today: 3 May 2026

Exxon stock today: XOM ends higher as OPEC+ decision and LNG record sharpen the focus

Exxon stock today: XOM ends higher as OPEC+ decision and LNG record sharpen the focus

Exxon Mobil closed up 1.9% at $122.65 Friday with 14.2 million shares traded. Oil markets await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting on supply, while U.S. LNG exports hit a record 111 million metric tons in 2025. Golden Pass LNG, a QatarEnergy-Exxon project, is set to begin production in the first quarter. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, U.S. crude at $57.32.
3 January 2026
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock climbs on $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire as markets shut for weekend

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock climbs on $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire as markets shut for weekend

Occidental closed up 3.06% at $42.38 after completing a $9.7 billion all-cash sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway. The company published unaudited pro forma financials reflecting the deal and related debt moves. Investors are watching how quickly the proceeds impact debt and shareholder returns. Occidental retained certain legacy liabilities tied to OxyChem.
3 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock hits a fresh high as Wall Street turns to earnings and jobs data

GE Aerospace stock hits a fresh high as Wall Street turns to earnings and jobs data

GE Aerospace closed Friday up 4.1% at $320.75, a new 52-week high, with trading volume near 4.2 million shares. The gain outpaced aerospace peers as U.S. stocks snapped a four-day slide. Investors are watching for GE’s Jan. 22 earnings and upcoming U.S. economic data, including the Jan. 9 jobs report, which could influence rate expectations.
3 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock today: CAT closes near $600 after a 4.5% jump — here’s what investors watch next

Caterpillar stock today: CAT closes near $600 after a 4.5% jump — here’s what investors watch next

Caterpillar shares jumped $25.54, or 4.46%, to close at $598.41 Friday, trading as high as $599.61. The broader U.S. market also rose, ending a four-day losing streak as industrials and chipmakers rallied. Investors are watching for U.S. jobs and inflation data next week and Caterpillar’s earnings, expected Jan. 29. Wall Street forecasts Caterpillar’s quarterly profit will fall to $4.52 per share from $5.14 a year earlier.
3 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock jumps nearly 19% to start 2026 — what drove USAR shares

USA Rare Earth stock jumps nearly 19% to start 2026 — what drove USAR shares

USA Rare Earth shares surged 18.9% to $14.15 on Friday, with volume topping 11.2 million, as U.S. stocks rallied to start 2026. The company aims to begin commercial production of neodymium-iron-boron magnets in Oklahoma in the first half of the year. Investors await key U.S. labor data next week and the firm’s next earnings report, tentatively set for February 5.
3 January 2026
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Kalshi’s inflation prediction market claims to beat Wall Street — scrutiny rises

Kalshi’s inflation prediction market claims to beat Wall Street — scrutiny rises

Kalshi claims its inflation prediction markets outperformed Wall Street forecasts by 40%, but outside analysts question the transparency of its methods and benchmarks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release December CPI data on Jan. 13. Prediction market activity hit over $4 billion in weekly trading volume in December, driven by crypto firms and platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
3 January 2026
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Fluence Energy stock jumps 16% to start 2026 — what’s driving FLNC and what comes next

Fluence Energy stock jumps 16% to start 2026 — what’s driving FLNC and what comes next

Fluence Energy shares surged 16.3% to $23.01 Friday, trading over 6 million shares as investors rotated into utilities and energy. The company forecasts fiscal 2026 revenue of $3.2–$3.6 billion, with 85% of the midpoint covered by backlog. Wall Street remains cautious, with an average analyst price target of $13.54. Broader energy storage stocks also rallied.
3 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides to start 2026 as Warner deal drama and earnings loom

Netflix stock slides to start 2026 as Warner deal drama and earnings loom

Netflix shares fell 2.97% to $90.99 Friday amid investor concerns over its planned $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets. Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is expected to reject a rival Paramount Skydance bid and stick with Netflix, according to Variety. U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow up 0.66% and the Nasdaq down 0.03%. Netflix’s Q4 earnings report is due Jan. 20.
3 January 2026
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Rambus stock (RMBS) jumps 8% to near $100 as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what investors watch next

Rambus stock (RMBS) jumps 8% to near $100 as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what investors watch next

Rambus Inc (RMBS) surged 8.0% to $99.28 Friday, trading between $95.21 and $100.68 as semiconductor stocks led a Wall Street rebound. The move follows a prior close of $91.89, with RMBS still below its 52-week high of $114.55. Rambus last reported Q3 revenue of $178.5 million and forecasts Q4 product revenue of $94 million to $100 million. The next earnings report is expected Feb. 2.
3 January 2026
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Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock jumps nearly 49% after insider buying disclosed — what to watch next

Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock jumps nearly 49% after insider buying disclosed — what to watch next

Hyperscale Data shares jumped 48.69% to $0.2730 Friday after a Form 4 filing showed Executive Chairman Milton C. Ault III and Ault & Company bought 1.61 million shares in late December. Trading volume surged to 227.63 million shares, up sharply from the previous session. Investors await the company’s first 2026 updates on its Bitcoin holdings and asset snapshots.
3 January 2026
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  • HSBC Leads UK in Dividend Payments for 2025 Amid Strong Financials
    May 3, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT. HSBC paid out more dividends than any other British firm in 2025, according to Computershare's UK Dividend Monitor. Despite a moderate yield of 5%-6%, HSBC's dependable track record and global footprint, especially in Asia and the UK, make it a favourite among income investors. The bank reported a 7.5% revenue increase, driven by favourable interest rates and cost controls. With a net margin near 29.5% and a dividend payout ratio of 61%, HSBC balances shareholder returns with financial resilience. Risks include interest rate volatility, geopolitical tensions in Asia, and competition from fintech firms. While dividends aren't guaranteed, HSBC's scale and stability offer a relatively predictable income stream within a diversified portfolio.

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Arm Holdings Faces Fresh Malaysia Probe Heat Days Before Its Next Earnings Test

Arm Holdings Faces Fresh Malaysia Probe Heat Days Before Its Next Earnings Test

3 May 2026
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency has summoned former economy minister Rafizi Ramli for questioning over a $279 million government chip-design deal with Arm Holdings. Rafizi said he was called to appear May 4 in Putrajaya and could face criminal charges. The probe comes days before Arm’s May 6 earnings webcast. The deal, announced in March 2025, aimed to boost Malaysia’s chip-design sector.
Sivers Semiconductors’ Nasdaq Push Faces a May Deadline After Report Delay

Sivers Semiconductors’ Nasdaq Push Faces a May Deadline After Report Delay

3 May 2026
Sivers Semiconductors shareholders face a May 5 deadline to give notice ahead of a May 11 vote on a 125 million crown share issue. The company delayed its 2025 annual report to May 15 for a U.S. audit uplift, as it considers a Nasdaq New York dual listing. Sivers shares last traded at 38.00 crowns on April 30, up 815% year-to-date. The new shares would dilute ownership by about 2.5% if approved.
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