Today: 4 May 2026

Gold price today rebounds after Monday plunge; Newmont stock, GLD ETF rise

Gold price today rebounds after Monday plunge; Newmont stock, GLD ETF rise

Spot gold rebounded to $4,380 an ounce Tuesday morning after Monday’s sharp selloff, up about 0.9% on the day, JM Bullion data showed. Newmont rose 0.6% and SPDR Gold Shares gained 0.5%. Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes for signals on 2026 rate cuts. China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled in November to 16.16 metric tons.
30 December 2025
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S&P 500 flatlines into year-end as Fed minutes loom; Meta’s AI buy, Boeing contract in focus

S&P 500 flatlines into year-end as Fed minutes loom; Meta’s AI buy, Boeing contract in focus

Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly lower Tuesday, with the Dow down 27 points after tech stocks dragged markets in the previous session. Gold and silver rebounded following a margin hike that triggered a sharp drop Monday. Meta rose 1% after announcing a $2–3 billion AI startup deal. Investors await Fed minutes for signals on 2026 rate policy.
30 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: DJIA slips as Fed minutes loom after Chicago PMI surprise

Dow Jones today: DJIA slips as Fed minutes loom after Chicago PMI surprise

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 91 points, or 0.2%, to 48,370.86 in early trading Tuesday after a tech-led drop the previous session. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes at 2 p.m. ET. The Chicago PMI rose to 39.8, beating forecasts but still indicating contraction. Boeing gained attention after securing an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract for F-15s.
30 December 2025
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OpenAI’s Altman and Palantir’s Karp take on short sellers, echoing Elon Musk’s playbookNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 08:48 ET

OpenAI’s Altman and Palantir’s Karp take on short sellers, echoing Elon Musk’s playbookNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 08:48 ET

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Palantir CEO Alex Karp have intensified criticism of short sellers amid rising skepticism toward AI companies. Altman said he wished critics could short OpenAI if it were public, while Karp attacked traders betting against Palantir in a TV interview. Market specialists say short selling remains standard practice despite executive complaints.
30 December 2025
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Nvidia stock slips after $5B Intel stake filing; Wall Street watches what comes next for NVDA

Nvidia stock slips after $5B Intel stake filing; Wall Street watches what comes next for NVDA

Nvidia shares fell 1.2% to $188.22 early Tuesday after a filing showed it bought $5 billion in Intel stock at $23.28 per share in a private placement. Intel rose 1.3%. The transaction, first announced in September, was cleared by U.S. antitrust agencies this month. Traders are watching for further disclosures and Nvidia’s next earnings on Feb. 25.
30 December 2025
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Alabama Power coal ash ponds face new scrutiny after report warns of Mobile-Tensaw Delta flood risk

Alabama Power coal ash ponds face new scrutiny after report warns of Mobile-Tensaw Delta flood risk

Alabama Power stores over 117 million tons of coal ash at six sites, with emergency plans showing a dike failure at the Barry plant could flood 25 square miles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Inside Climate News reported Monday. EPA denied Alabama’s coal-ash permit program in 2024 and fined the company $278,000 for violations. Alabama Power says its closure and groundwater plans meet legal requirements.
30 December 2025
Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia regulators approved Georgia Power’s $16.3 billion plan to add 10,000 megawatts of new generation, mostly for data centers. About 60% of the new capacity will come from natural gas, with the rest from solar and battery storage. The company projects average residential customers will see $8.50 monthly savings from 2029 to 2031. Critics warn protections are temporary and long-term costs could reach $60 billion.
30 December 2025
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NASA wants a long-range drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center as security tightens

NASA wants a long-range drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center as security tightens

NASA has issued a notice seeking a drone detection and analysis system for Kennedy Space Center, requiring 24/7 coverage and detection of unknown drones at least 40 nautical miles away. The work may involve classified information. The move follows increased public activity at the site, including new Fraggle Rock-themed programming at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
30 December 2025
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Exzeo Group (XZO) stock steadies in premarket after Monday jump as Fed minutes loom

Exzeo Group (XZO) stock steadies in premarket after Monday jump as Fed minutes loom

Exzeo Group shares were flat at $23.32 in premarket trading Tuesday after closing Monday up 3.37%. The newly public insurance-tech firm reported third-quarter revenue up 90% to $55.2 million and managed premium at $1.2 billion. CEO Paresh Patel adopted a Rule 10b5-1 plan to buy up to $2 million in stock. Exzeo’s next earnings report is expected March 11, 2026.
30 December 2025
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Eurostar cancels London-Paris trains as Channel Tunnel power fault snarls New Year travel

Eurostar cancels London-Paris trains as Channel Tunnel power fault snarls New Year travel

Eurostar suspended all cross-Channel trains to and from London Tuesday after a power supply fault shut the Channel Tunnel. The disruption halted both passenger and vehicle services during peak holiday travel, with multiple trains cancelled or delayed. Eurotunnel said technical repairs were under way and gradual resumption was expected around 3 p.m. local time. No timeline was given for full service restoration.
30 December 2025
Why Caterpillar stock is riding an AI data-center generator boom

Why Caterpillar stock is riding an AI data-center generator boom

Caterpillar shares are up about 62% this year, driven by surging demand for natural-gas generators at AI data centers, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company is investing $725 million to expand its Lafayette, Indiana plant and aims to more than double turbine-engine production by 2030. Power-and-energy sales rose 22% to $7.8 billion in 2024. Shares traded at $578.61 premarket Tuesday, down 0.7% from the prior close.
30 December 2025
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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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