Today: 4 May 2026

AST SpaceMobile insider buy grabs attention as BlueBird 6 satellite rollout heats up Starlink race

AST SpaceMobile insider buy grabs attention as BlueBird 6 satellite rollout heats up Starlink race

AST SpaceMobile director Keith Larson bought 625 shares at $80 each, according to a Dec. 29 SEC filing. AT&T said the recent BlueBird 6 satellite launch brings satellite-to-phone service closer, with beta testing planned for early 2026. AST shares traded at $71.47 midday Monday, down 0.7%. BlueBird 6 launched Dec. 23 from India and is described as the largest satellite in low-Earth orbit.
30 December 2025
India’s UPI boom hits cigarette kiosks — but “cash is still king” in India

India’s UPI boom hits cigarette kiosks — but “cash is still king” in India

Cigarette and tobacco kiosks in India saw UPI transaction volumes rise more than eightfold between November 2023 and November 2025, Moneycontrol reported. Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg warned UPI growth is slowing as cash use rebounds. Grocery payments on UPI also surged, while average ticket sizes at cigarette outlets fell to 60 rupees. Monthly UPI transactions have plateaued near 20 billion since March.
30 December 2025
Netflix stock slips as Warner seen rejecting Paramount bid; what investors are watching next

Netflix stock slips as Warner seen rejecting Paramount bid; what investors are watching next

Netflix shares slipped 0.5% to $93.70 Tuesday morning as reports said Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid, keeping Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal in focus. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 0.4%. Netflix also released a trailer for the “Stranger Things” finale, set to premiere on New Year’s Eve.
Strategy (MSTR) stock rises as bitcoin steadies after fresh $109 million purchase

Strategy (MSTR) stock rises as bitcoin steadies after fresh $109 million purchase

Strategy Inc shares rose 0.8% to $156.66 Tuesday after the company disclosed it bought 1,229 bitcoins last week for $108.8 million, funded by selling 663,450 shares. The SEC filing showed Strategy now holds 672,497 bitcoins, purchased at an average of $74,997 each. The company still has $11.7 billion available for future share sales under its at-the-market program. Bitcoin rose about 0.9% on the day.
Google stock today: Alphabet (GOOG) ticks higher as Fed minutes loom and new Gemini AI tools roll out

Google stock today: Alphabet (GOOG) ticks higher as Fed minutes loom and new Gemini AI tools roll out

Alphabet Class C shares rose 0.3% to $315.41 Tuesday morning as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes. Google announced new Gemini AI features, including video verification using SynthID watermarks. Broader indexes were flat, with SPY and QQQ little changed. Meta gained 1.8%, Microsoft edged up, and Nvidia slipped.
Nio stock jumps after CEO flags $4.3 billion Q4 vehicle-sales outlook

Nio stock jumps after CEO flags $4.3 billion Q4 vehicle-sales outlook

Nio’s U.S.-listed shares rose 4.7% Monday and were indicated higher Tuesday after CEO William Li said fourth-quarter vehicle sales should exceed 30 billion yuan. The company now expects 120,000–125,000 vehicle deliveries for the quarter, down from an earlier 150,000 target. Hong Kong-listed shares climbed 4.9%. The gains came as Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower.
Trump Media stock slides again in premarket as DJT traders digest the fusion deal

Trump Media stock slides again in premarket as DJT traders digest the fusion deal

Trump Media & Technology Group shares fell 0.8% to $13.06 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 4.4% drop Monday. The stock has swung sharply since announcing a $6 billion all-stock merger with TAE Technologies, expected to close in mid-2026. Traders await SEC filings and details on the deal’s timing. Monday’s session saw 8.9 million shares trade in a $13.13–$13.65 range.
30 December 2025
Palantir stock slips today as Fed minutes loom and AI-linked tech cools

Palantir stock slips today as Fed minutes loom and AI-linked tech cools

Palantir shares fell 0.7% to $182.91 in early Tuesday trading as investors trimmed exposure to AI-linked software stocks. The drop followed a 2.4% decline Monday amid broader tech weakness. Markets remain focused on upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes for direction in a thin year-end week. CEO Alex Karp’s nontraditional hiring push drew renewed attention after a report on the company’s paid fellowship for high school graduates.
Natural gas tops $4 again: UNG jumps, U.S. gas stocks rise on cold forecasts and storage drawNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 10:00 ET — Regular session

Natural gas tops $4 again: UNG jumps, U.S. gas stocks rise on cold forecasts and storage drawNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 10:00 ET — Regular session

U.S. February Henry Hub natural gas futures rose about 3% to $4.10 per mmBtu Tuesday. The United States Natural Gas Fund gained 3.8% as traders reacted to a 166 billion cubic foot storage withdrawal and forecasts for colder weather in the Northeast. LNG export demand hit near-record levels, while Lower 48 gas output reached a new high in December.
Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) stock steadies in premarket after 8% slide as INDIGO trial timing stays in focus

Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) stock steadies in premarket after 8% slide as INDIGO trial timing stays in focus

Zenas BioPharma shares were unchanged at $39.05 in premarket trading Tuesday after falling 8.1% Monday. The stock is down about 12% from its December 24 high as investors await Phase 3 INDIGO trial results expected around year-end. Monday’s session saw shares dip to $38.96 before closing at $39.05. Technical support is near $37.78, with resistance just above $41.
30 December 2025
Bitcoin price today: BTC rebounds near $89,000 as Fed minutes loom and crypto stocks split

Bitcoin price today: BTC rebounds near $89,000 as Fed minutes loom and crypto stocks split

Bitcoin rose 1.4% to $88,709 Tuesday morning, partially reversing Monday’s dip. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $19.3 million in net outflows Dec. 29, with BlackRock’s IBIT losing $7.9 million and Fidelity’s FBTC gaining $5.7 million. Strategy disclosed buying 1,229 bitcoin for $108.8 million last week. Traders awaited Federal Reserve minutes due later Tuesday.
30 December 2025
Silver price rebounds after margin shock; SLV jumps as China export list and Fed minutes loom

Silver price rebounds after margin shock; SLV jumps as China export list and Fed minutes loom

Spot silver jumped 5.7% to $76.34 an ounce Tuesday after a 9.5% plunge Monday, with iShares Silver Trust up 3.5% in early U.S. trading. CME Group raised initial margin requirements on COMEX silver futures by 13.6% to $25,000 per contract. China authorized 44 firms to export silver in 2026–27. Traders await Fed minutes and monitor thin year-end liquidity.

Stock Market Today

  • Intel Stock Surges 97.74% in 30 Days but Faces Overvaluation Concerns
    May 3, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT. Intel (INTC) shares jumped 97.74% over the past 30 days, fueled by momentum rather than a single catalyst. The stock trades at $99.62, significantly above the average analyst target of $79.05. However, valuation models estimate a fair value near $36.54, suggesting Intel is 172.6% overvalued amid ongoing restructuring and transition to advanced chip technologies like 7nm. While AI infrastructure demand supports the rally, risks remain from potential delays in Intel's foundry development and fluctuating AI spending. Investors face a divided outlook, balancing rapid gains with long-term growth uncertainties.

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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

4 May 2026
Navitas Semiconductor shares rose 5.76% to $17.45 Friday on heavy volume ahead of first-quarter results due Tuesday. The company forecast Q1 revenue of $8.0–$8.5 million after posting a $41.4 million loss last quarter. Management highlighted new high-power chips for AI data centers but warned that design wins do not guarantee near-term sales. CEO Chris Allexandre and CFO Tonya Stevens will discuss results May 5.
Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

4 May 2026
Eaton will report first-quarter results before the NYSE opens Tuesday, following its Boyd Thermal acquisition and push into AI data-center power systems. Shares closed Friday at $425.55, down 1.72%, with a market value near $166 billion. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share for the March quarter. Investors are watching for signs that AI data-center demand is driving orders and profit.
Blue Owl Capital Faces Fresh Private-Credit Test After Brown Slashes OBDC Stake

Blue Owl Capital Faces Fresh Private-Credit Test After Brown Slashes OBDC Stake

4 May 2026
Brown University cut its stake in Blue Owl Capital Corp’s main private-credit fund by 53%, holding 1.5 million OBDC shares at March 31, down from 3.2 million at the end of 2025. Blue Owl’s quarterly filing showed revenue rose to $753.8 million, net income doubled to $15.5 million, but its direct-lending strategy posted a 1.1% net loss as repayments outpaced new loans.
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