Today: 4 May 2026

Meta snaps up Manus AI agent startup as it races to sell “digital employees”

Meta snaps up Manus AI agent startup as it races to sell “digital employees”

Meta said it will acquire Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup owned by Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology, and integrate its AI agent into Meta products, including Meta AI. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bloomberg reported Manus had an annual revenue run rate of $125 million earlier this year from business subscriptions. Meta will operate and sell the Manus service following the deal.
Carvana stock dips after hours as year-end selling pressure builds — what investors are watching next

Carvana stock dips after hours as year-end selling pressure builds — what investors are watching next

Carvana shares fell about 1.1% to $433.55 in after-hours trading Monday as U.S. stocks closed lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.35% and Nasdaq off 0.50%. Trading volume was light ahead of year-end, and Carvana moved between $429 and $440 during the session. Investors are watching for the company’s next earnings report, tentatively set for Feb. 18, 2026.
30 December 2025
Rigetti stock today: RGTI slips as year-end profit-taking cools quantum computing shares

Rigetti stock today: RGTI slips as year-end profit-taking cools quantum computing shares

Rigetti Computing shares slipped 0.4% to $22.27 in after-hours trading Monday, with 33.6 million shares traded. The company ended the regular session down 0.5% as investors took profits in volatile quantum computing stocks. Jefferies initiated Rigetti with a Hold rating and $30 target, citing its heavy reliance on government contracts. Analysts expect the next earnings report around March 4, 2026.
Bloom Energy stock today: BE slips after hours as Clear Street lifts target, keeps Hold

Bloom Energy stock today: BE slips after hours as Clear Street lifts target, keeps Hold

Bloom Energy shares fell nearly 2% to $88.41 in after-hours trading Monday, extending losses from the regular session despite Clear Street raising its price target to $58 and maintaining a Hold rating. Fuel-cell peers Plug Power, FuelCell Energy, and Ballard Power Systems also declined. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all closed lower. Bloom’s next earnings report is set for February 26, 2026.
30 December 2025
Uber stock holds near $81 after hours as traders eye Fed minutes and Uber’s next earnings

Uber stock holds near $81 after hours as traders eye Fed minutes and Uber’s next earnings

Uber shares closed at $81.50, up 0.3%, then slipped 0.1% after hours as U.S. markets fell. The stock is down 12% since early December, with investors watching upcoming U.S. data and Fed minutes before Uber’s next earnings, expected Feb. 4. Lyft and DoorDash also declined. Uber faces scrutiny over its Uber One program after an amended FTC complaint.
IonQ stock today: IONQ slips after hours as South Korea 100‑qubit deal hits tape

IonQ stock today: IONQ slips after hours as South Korea 100‑qubit deal hits tape

IonQ shares fell 1.6% to $45.25 in after-hours trading after the company announced a deal to deliver a 100-qubit quantum system to South Korea’s KISTI for integration with its main supercomputing cluster. The company did not disclose financial terms. Traders are watching contract timing and the next earnings update for signs of commercialization progress.
Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips in after-hours as year-end trading thins out

Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips in after-hours as year-end trading thins out

Caterpillar shares fell 0.7% to $578.61 in after-hours trading Monday after a volatile session. CEO Joe Creed reported receiving 26 cash-settled phantom stock units under a deferred compensation plan, according to a regulatory filing. Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower as investors rotated out of large tech stocks ahead of year-end. Cummins and United Rentals also slipped after hours, while Deere edged higher.
Citigroup stock drops late as Citi flags $1.2 billion Q4 hit on Russia exit

Citigroup stock drops late as Citi flags $1.2 billion Q4 hit on Russia exit

Citigroup shares fell 1.9% to $118.13 Monday after the bank disclosed a plan to sell its remaining Russia unit, expecting a $1.2 billion pre-tax loss in the fourth quarter. The sale, approved by Citi’s board, is expected to close in the first half of 2026. The loss will be recorded as a reduction in “Other Revenue.” Investors await Citi’s Jan. 14 earnings and details on the Russia exit.
30 December 2025
Arby’s quietly closes more locations as fast-food chains retrench into 2026

Arby’s quietly closes more locations as fast-food chains retrench into 2026

Arby’s has closed at least 14 U.S. restaurants in 2025, with shutdowns reported in California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington. The company has not released a full list of affected locations. Rising food, labor, and rent costs are pressuring fast-food chains to trim underperforming stores. Closures have been confirmed in cities including Memphis, Fresno, and North Charleston.
30 December 2025
IREN stock drops after hours as bitcoin eases and tech pullback cools year-end trade

IREN stock drops after hours as bitcoin eases and tech pullback cools year-end trade

IREN Limited shares dropped 2.3% in after-hours trading Monday, settling at $39.41 after ranging between $38.55 and $42.25. Bitcoin slipped 0.6% to about $87,147, pressuring crypto-linked stocks; Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, and Coinbase all fell in late trading. The S&P 500 lost 0.35% and the Nasdaq slid 0.50%. No new company-specific news was reported for IREN.

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  • Bloom Energy Stock Valuation Diverges Amid Strong Share Price Rally
    May 3, 2026, 8:36 PM EDT. Bloom Energy (BE) shares surged 114.2% in the past month and 194.38% year to date, spotlighting its volatile valuation. The stock trades around a 22.7% discount to one intrinsic value estimate but contrasts sharply with a popular narrative valuing it at just $111.18, suggesting it is 161.3% overvalued. This discrepancy stems from differing assumptions on growth, profitability, and risks such as fuel cell regulation and competition from zero-emission rivals. Meanwhile, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model estimates fair value at $375.59, implying the stock trades at a discount to projected cash flows. This split in valuation highlights investor debate over whether market momentum or fundamental cash flow analysis better captures Bloom Energy's prospects amid ongoing cost reductions and AI-driven manufacturing efficiency gains.

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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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