Today: 4 May 2026

Hooters’ bankruptcy comeback: iconic uniforms change and a simpler menu rolls out

Hooters’ bankruptcy comeback: iconic uniforms change and a simpler menu rolls out

Hooters is introducing new uniforms and a simplified menu after a founder-led group took control following Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The group finalized its acquisition of Hooters of America on Oct. 31 and now owns about 140 of 198 U.S. locations. The company filed for bankruptcy in March to address $376 million in debt. The revamp focuses on a “beachy” image and fresher menu items.
1 January 2026
Shopify stock dips as year-end trading turns defensive; rates back in focus for SHOP

Shopify stock dips as year-end trading turns defensive; rates back in focus for SHOP

Shopify shares fell 1.7% to $160.97 in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing about 12% below their 52-week high as investors reduced exposure ahead of the New Year’s holiday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.74%, while Treasury yields rose after a labor report. Amazon slipped 0.7%; Etsy and Wix gained. Shopify’s next earnings report will focus on holiday-quarter revenue and costs tied to AI and marketing.
1 January 2026
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Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Alphabet ended 2025 up 66%, its strongest annual gain since 2009, driven by investor enthusiasm for new AI-powered search features. Citizens JMP raised its price target on Alphabet to $385. U.S. stocks posted double-digit gains for the year, led by AI-linked tech names. Novavax shares fell 1.47% Tuesday, closing at $6.72, about 42% below their 52-week high.
1 January 2026
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Disney (DIS) stock slips after-hours as DOJ child-privacy settlement and ‘Zootopia 2’ record hit headlines

Disney (DIS) stock slips after-hours as DOJ child-privacy settlement and ‘Zootopia 2’ record hit headlines

Disney shares dropped 0.9% to $113.77 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a federal court ordered the company to pay $10 million for violating children’s privacy rules on YouTube. Separately, Disney’s “Zootopia 2” became its highest-grossing animated film, earning $1.46 billion worldwide. U.S. markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday.
1 January 2026
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Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after-hours into year-end as traders trim storage winners

Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after-hours into year-end as traders trim storage winners

Western Digital shares fell 2.2% to $172.27 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking broader tech weakness and year-end portfolio moves. The stock, a key indicator for data-center demand, swung between $171.28 and $177.46 during the day. Investors await the company’s next quarterly update for signals on margins and demand for AI-related storage. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) slips after hours as CEO pay filing and Wedbush’s $600 target hit year-end tape

CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) slips after hours as CEO pay filing and Wedbush’s $600 target hit year-end tape

CrowdStrike shares fell 1.5% after hours to $468.76 following disclosure of a new performance-based equity award for CEO George Kurtz, tied to S&P 500-relative returns through 2028. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush reiterated a $600 price target, calling CrowdStrike a key AI-linked cybersecurity play for 2026. Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Fortinet also traded lower late Wednesday. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
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Lumentum stock slips in year-end trade; investors look to February results for next catalyst

Lumentum stock slips in year-end trade; investors look to February results for next catalyst

Lumentum Holdings closed down 0.7% at $368.59 Wednesday, then rose 0.06% after hours. The drop followed a broader year-end slide in U.S. stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both off about 0.7%. Shares traded between $367.12 and $379.27 on volume of 1.58 million. Investors now await early-January macro data and Lumentum’s next earnings window in February.
1 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock slips after hours as CEO contract change nears and $7.75B Armis deal stays in focus

ServiceNow (NOW) stock slips after hours as CEO contract change nears and $7.75B Armis deal stays in focus

ServiceNow shares slipped 0.7% to $153.19 in after-hours trading Wednesday. A regulatory filing showed CEO Bill McDermott’s contract was amended to allow CEO, co-CEO, or chairman roles through at least 2030. Investors are weighing ServiceNow’s planned $7.75 billion cash acquisition of cybersecurity firm Armis, expected to close in the second half of 2026.
1 January 2026
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Bank of America stock today: BAC slips after-hours as year-end selling and rate focus set up January catalysts

Bank of America stock today: BAC slips after-hours as year-end selling and rate focus set up January catalysts

Bank of America shares slipped 0.5% to $55 in after-hours trading Wednesday as U.S. stocks closed lower on the year’s final session. Initial jobless claims fell to 199,000, pushing Treasury yields higher. Markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday. Investors await Bank of America’s Jan. 14 earnings and the Fed’s Jan. 28 policy decision.
1 January 2026
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Sidus Space stock swings after-hours as $16.2 mln share sale and new 13G stake keep SIDU in focus

Sidus Space stock swings after-hours as $16.2 mln share sale and new 13G stake keep SIDU in focus

Sidus Space shares closed up 31.9% at $3.52 on Wednesday before falling 10.8% in after-hours trading. The company completed a $16.2 million direct stock offering at $1.50 per share this week. A Schedule 13G filing showed CVI Investments and Heights Capital now hold a 7.4% stake. Trading volume topped 168 million shares as the stock ranged from $2.48 to $4.20.
1 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • GSK Share Price Dips Amid Pipeline Developments; Valuation Viewed as Undervalued at £19.01
    May 3, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT. GSK (LSE:GSK) shares slipped 1.4% on the day and 5.9% over the past week, pulling back 11.3% in a month after earlier gains this year. Despite this, the healthcare giant shows a 36.6% total return over one year, suggesting cooling momentum after strong gains. Analysts place GSK's fair value at around £78, far above the current share price near £19, implying significant undervaluation. This valuation hinges on successful late-stage drug approvals and upcoming regulatory decisions, including an FDA ruling expected soon. Key executives will present insights at major healthcare conferences this week, underscoring critical upcoming catalysts. Investors should weigh the optimistic outlook against risks tied to trial outcomes and regulatory reviews before reassessing their position in GSK stock.

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X-Energy’s $1 Billion Nuclear IPO Faces Its First Test After Wall Street Pop

X-Energy’s $1 Billion Nuclear IPO Faces Its First Test After Wall Street Pop

3 May 2026
X-Energy shares closed Friday at $30.53, up 33% from the $23 IPO price but down from last week’s high. Kentucky utilities LG&E and KU are studying deployment of X-Energy’s Xe-100 small modular reactor after the state approved new nuclear site-readiness grants. The company has yet to deliver a commercial reactor, with licensing, fuel, and construction still pending.
Bitmine’s $23 Million Ethereum Deal Puts BMNR Stock Back in the Spotlight

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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