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  • UK Stocks Face Volatility Amid Energy Crisis, Potential Buying Opportunity
    May 2, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT. UK stocks, particularly the FTSE 100, have shown resilience amid the global energy shock but face rising volatility as oil prices fluctuate between $108 and $124 a barrel. The conflict in Iran and related supply issues pose risks of shortages, with crude prices possibly exceeding $150. Defence stocks, including Babcock International and BAE Systems, suffered sharp declines in April despite strong order backlogs worth £10bn, presenting potential value buys. Investors may find long-term opportunities if market dips deepen, though risks remain high amid geopolitical tensions and energy market uncertainty.

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Aeluma Stock Jumps Before Q3 Earnings as ALMU Investors Eye May 13 Test

Aeluma Stock Jumps Before Q3 Earnings as ALMU Investors Eye May 13 Test

2 May 2026
Aeluma shares jumped 9.6% to $25.58 Friday, valuing the company at $457 million ahead of fiscal Q3 results due May 13. A Reuters/Refinitiv preview expects a loss of 4 cents per share. Trading volume reached 2.3 million shares. The company reported $1.3 million in revenue and an $11-cent loss per share in its previous quarter.
US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records As Earnings Rally Faces Oil Shock Risk

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records As Earnings Rally Faces Oil Shock Risk

2 May 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, lifted by strong corporate earnings, while the Dow slipped 0.3%. Apple shares rose 3.3% on a solid forecast; Atlassian surged 29.6%. Analysts expect S&P 500 first-quarter earnings to jump 27.8% from a year earlier, with 83% of companies beating profit estimates. Energy stocks lagged as Exxon Mobil and Chevron declined after weaker results.
Oil Prices Are High. The Bigger Shock May Still Be Ahead

Oil Prices Are High. The Bigger Shock May Still Be Ahead

2 May 2026
Brent crude settled at $108.17 a barrel Friday, down 2%, after Iran proposed new talks with the U.S., but remained well above normal following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency reported global oil supply fell by 10.1 million barrels per day in March. Some physical crude grades traded near $130 a barrel. Traders are pricing in a prolonged conflict and further price spikes.
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