Today: 3 May 2026

Communication Services stocks: Meta’s Manus AI deal and Warner takeover battle set early 2026 agenda

Communication Services stocks: Meta’s Manus AI deal and Warner takeover battle set early 2026 agenda

Meta agreed to acquire AI startup Manus for $2–$3 billion, according to a source. U.S. markets were closed for New Year’s Day after the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF ended 2025 down 0.5%. Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid as a rival Netflix offer remains.
1 January 2026
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Financial services stocks: Citigroup flags $1.2B Russia-exit loss ahead of Jan. 14 earnings

Financial services stocks: Citigroup flags $1.2B Russia-exit loss ahead of Jan. 14 earnings

Citigroup said it will record a pre-tax loss of about $1.2 billion in fourth-quarter 2025 results from the planned sale of AO Citibank in Russia to Renaissance Capital. The loss is tied mainly to currency translation adjustments and will be capital neutral for Citi’s CET1 ratio. Citi shares last traded at $116.69, down 0.4%. The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
1 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks today: Microsoft, Oracle slip as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

Cloud computing stocks today: Microsoft, Oracle slip as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Cloud-focused ETFs SKYY and WCLD last traded about 1% lower, with Microsoft down 0.8% and Oracle off 1.2%. The S&P 500 ended 2025 up 16.39% and the Nasdaq up 20.36%, despite a late pullback in tech shares. Key economic data and the Fed’s first 2026 meeting are scheduled for January.
1 January 2026
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Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day after data center-linked stocks ended 2025 lower. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Dell fell 1.6%, and Super Micro Computer lost 1.3% in the last session. Elon Musk’s xAI bought a third building for data center expansion, aiming for nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power. Traders await Friday’s reopening and early U.S. factory data next week.
1 January 2026
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Rare metals stocks today: Critical Metals in focus after Greenland offtake target, U.S. stake talks

Rare metals stocks today: Critical Metals in focus after Greenland offtake target, U.S. stake talks

Critical Metals aims to finalize the last quarter of offtake agreements for its Greenland Tanbreez rare earths project in early 2026 and is open to possible U.S. government investment, CEO Tony Sage said. The company has pre-sold most planned output and is seeking diversified buyers, including in the Middle East. Shares closed at $6.94 on Dec. 31, up 0.4%. Its Austrian lithium project remains on hold pending higher prices.
1 January 2026
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EV Stocks Today: BYD’s weakest growth in five years and Tesla deliveries set up Friday’s trade

EV Stocks Today: BYD’s weakest growth in five years and Tesla deliveries set up Friday’s trade

BYD reported 2025 sales rose 7.7% to 4.6 million units, its slowest growth in five years, as December sales fell 18.3%. U.S.-listed Chinese EV makers dropped sharply Wednesday, with Nio down 7.5%, XPeng down 4.7%, and Li Auto down 2%. Tesla fell 1% ahead of its deliveries report due Friday. Nio delivered a record 48,135 vehicles in December, while XPeng and Li Auto also posted gains.
1 January 2026
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Natural gas price slide drags UNG stock lower as warm U.S. forecast cools winter demand

Natural gas price slide drags UNG stock lower as warm U.S. forecast cools winter demand

The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 6.7% to $12.26 as Henry Hub futures dropped 5.7% on warmer forecasts and a smaller storage draw. EQT, Antero, and Range Resources declined, while Cheniere Energy rose 0.5%. The EIA reported a 38 bcf storage withdrawal, leaving inventories 58 bcf above the five-year average. Lower 48 gas output hit a record 110.1 bcfd in December.
1 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks today: Chip shares slip as Nvidia’s China H200 push meets policy spotlight

Semiconductor stocks today: Chip shares slip as Nvidia’s China H200 push meets policy spotlight

The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 1.2% on Dec. 31 as U.S. markets closed for New Year’s Day. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Micron dropped 2.5%, and TSMC’s U.S. shares rose 1.4%. Reuters reported Nvidia is in supply talks with TSMC and that the U.S. granted TSMC a new license to import chipmaking equipment to its Nanjing plant. China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment for new capacity.
1 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip surge puts semis back in focus as Wall Street shuts

AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip surge puts semis back in focus as Wall Street shuts

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase production of its H200 AI chip after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far exceeding current inventory, sources told Reuters. The company set Chinese pricing at $27,000 per chip and plans first deliveries before mid-February. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day. Nvidia shares fell 0.5% to $186.50 in Wednesday’s session.
1 January 2026
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Silver price today: SLV slides as CME margin hike and China export rules shake silver stocks

Silver price today: SLV slides as CME margin hike and China export rules shake silver stocks

Spot silver plunged 6.02% to $72.29 an ounce Thursday, as higher CME margin requirements and China’s new export controls rattled the market. The iShares Silver Trust closed down 6.61% at $64.42 in the last U.S. session before the holiday. Most major markets were shut for New Year’s Day. Silver had surged 161% in 2025, breaking $80 per ounce for the first time.
1 January 2026
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S&P 500 slips on 2025 finale, still logs 16% annual gain — what Wall Street watches before Jan. 2 reopen

S&P 500 slips on 2025 finale, still logs 16% annual gain — what Wall Street watches before Jan. 2 reopen

U.S. stocks ended 2025 lower on the final day, with the S&P 500 down 0.74% to 6,845.50, the Dow off 303.77 points to 48,063.29, and the Nasdaq falling 177.09 points to 23,241.99. Despite the late slide, all major indexes posted double-digit annual gains, led by tech and AI-related stocks. Markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday. Trading volume Wednesday was well below average.
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  • Oil Markets Edge Toward Crisis as West Faces Depleting Stocks and Iran Hits Storage Limits
    May 3, 2026, 5:11 PM EDT. Oil inventories among leading consumers are rapidly depleting amid a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following U.S.-Israel actions against Iran. Analysts warn OECD countries' stocks could hit 'operational minimums' by late May, triggering sharp price rises. Meanwhile, Iran faces the opposite challenge, as its crude storage nears capacity due to export bottlenecks from the U.S. naval blockade. Tehran is reducing output and deploying old tankers as floating storage to delay 'tank tops' that would force drastic cuts risking oilfield damage. Prices have yet to breach worst-case scenarios, with Brent around $108 and WTI near $102 per barrel. Regional exporters like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are diverting shipments to offset shortages, while major economies coordinate strategic reserve releases. However, continued inventory draws and constrained U.S. production suggest persistent market strain is imminent.

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BMNR Stock: BitMine’s $24 Million Ethereum Deal Puts Its 5% ETH Bet Back in Focus

Bitmine’s $23 Million Ethereum Deal Puts BMNR Stock Back in the Spotlight

3 May 2026
The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH to Bitmine Immersion Technologies for about $22.9 million in a private deal, bringing Bitmine’s holdings to over 5 million ETH, or 4.2% of the total supply. The transaction was completed at an average price of $2,292.15 per ETH. BMNR last closed at $21.88 on Friday. Ether traded near $2,327.
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Uber’s Robotaxi Bet Gets a Hertz Boost as Earnings Loom

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Uber will expand its robotaxi operations in San Francisco later this year, with Hertz’s Oro Mobility managing charging, maintenance, and depot staffing for its Lucid-Nuro autonomous fleet. Uber’s CTO said the company plans to equip some human-driven cars with sensors to collect road data for self-driving development. The moves come days before Uber’s Q1 results and signal a shift toward direct fleet operations.
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