Stock Market 4 May 2026

UPS Stock Hit as Amazon Opens Logistics Network in Direct Challenge to Parcel Giant

United Parcel Service shares came under renewed pressure ahead of Tuesday’s New York open, as Amazon.com rolled out its logistics network for external businesses—a step that investors saw as a direct threat to UPS and FedEx’s grip on parcel delivery and freight.

5 May 2026

Amazon·E-Commerce·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:LE·NYSE:AEO·NYSE:FDX·NYSE:MMM·NYSE:PG·NYSE:UPS·Stock Market

Harley-Davidson’s $6,000 Bike Gamble: New CEO Turns to Affordable Motorcycles as Profit Falls 81%

Harley-Davidson on Tuesday outlined a move toward cheaper bikes and a heavier reliance on dealerships—a pronounced shift as new CEO Artie Starrs steps in, responding to an 81% plunge in first-quarter profit. The Milwaukee brand, usually synonymous with heavyweight touring models and lofty price tags, is now steering back toward affordability.

5 May 2026

NASDAQ:HOG·Stock Market

Palantir Technologies Stock Just Got an AI Forecast Boost. Why Investors Still Paused

Palantir Technologies bumped up its 2026 revenue outlook following an 85% surge in first-quarter sales, as US demand for its AI software keeps climbing. Shares showed just a slight premarket gain, last trading at $146.03—about 1.4% above Monday’s close.

5 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NYSE:PLTR·Stock Market·Technology

Detroit Gas Prices Jump 66 Cents as Iran Oil Shock Hits U.S. Drivers

At midday Monday, Metro Detroit drivers saw gas climb to $4.82 per gallon—up almost 66 cents from the previous week. Local prices spiked as fallout from the Iran war combined with a BP refinery outage in Whiting, Indiana. Citing GasBuddy, Axios reported the region’s average now sits well above the national figure, and more than $1.50 over last year’s mark.

5 May 2026

NYSE:BP·Stock Market

Shopify Stock Slides After $100 Billion GMV Quarter — Why Investors Still Wanted More

Shopify’s U.S. shares slipped in early trading Tuesday. The Canadian commerce software firm issued a second-quarter forecast mostly in line with Wall Street’s expectations, muting the effect of a first-quarter milestone as merchant sales on its platform topped $100 billion.

5 May 2026

E-Commerce·NYSE:SHOP·Stock Market

PayPal Stock Rises After Q1 Beat, But New CEO’s $1.5 Billion Reset Has A Checkout Problem

PayPal topped first-quarter expectations on Tuesday, sending shares up more than 2% in premarket trading and handing new CEO Enrique Lores some early momentum. Revenue increased 7% to $8.35 billion, better than the $8.05 billion LSEG average estimate. Adjusted earnings hit $1.34 per share, also beating the $1.27 analysts anticipated. The payments firm is still contending with sluggish user growth and stiffer wallet competition.

5 May 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:PYPL·Stock Market

Micron Stock’s AI Memory Run Sends It Into U.S. Market-Cap Elite

Micron Technology was trading higher ahead of the U.S. open Tuesday, adding to a rally that’s propelled the memory-chip maker near the upper ranks of U.S. companies by market cap. Shares were last at $576.45, putting the company’s valuation around $658.3 billion.

5 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

CRWV Stock Jumps Before Earnings: Why Meta’s $21 Billion AI Deal Has Wall Street Watching

CoreWeave shares pushed higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, recapturing market focus just before the AI cloud firm’s May 7 earnings. Investors zeroed in on an expanded contract backlog, now shored up by Meta Platforms. After sliding alongside other AI infrastructure names on worries over spending from major clients, CRWV was back in view.

5 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:CRWV·NASDAQ:META·Stock Market

Pfizer Earnings Beat Wall Street, But The Patent Cliff Is Still The Story

Pfizer turned in a first-quarter profit that beat forecasts on Tuesday, thanks in large part to solid demand for established drugs like the blood thinner Eliquis and cancer therapy Padcev, cushioning the impact of another steep fall in sales of its COVID offerings. Adjusted earnings landed at 75 cents per share, with revenue reaching $14.45 billion—both topping Wall Street’s consensus for 72 cents per share and $13.79 billion in revenue, according to Reuters.

5 May 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:PFE·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise as Oil Pullback Gives Wall Street a Narrow Opening

Tuesday morning saw U.S. stock index futures ticking higher, with oil prices dropping back slightly after Middle East jitters dragged the S&P 500 off its highs the previous day. By 5:35 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis had added 124 points, or 0.25%. S&P 500 e-minis were 0.33% higher, while Nasdaq 100 e-minis picked up 0.58%. Brent crude slipped but remained above the $110 mark.

5 May 2026

NASDAQ:AMD·NYSE:KKR·NYSE:PFE·Stock Market

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 05.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 5, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 5, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Macmahon Holdings Drives Growth Among Top ASX Penny Stocks May 5, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. The Australian market shows signs of a rebound, influenced by positive Wall Street trends and lower Brent crude prices. Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) stands out among penny stocks, with a market cap of A$1.6 billion and nearly A$2 billion in mining revenue. The company secured a major five-year, A$190 million contract for the Wonawinta Silver project, boosting its earnings 97.2% over the past year. Despite a relatively new board, Macmahon's inclusion

5 May 2026

Stock Market·US Economy

Dow Drops 557 Points as Oil Shock Hits US Stocks; Palantir Slides After Hours

Wall Street ended Monday in the red, with a renewed oil shock linked to the Strait of Hormuz knocking the S&P 500 off its record and pushing the Dow down by more than 550 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.13% to 48,941.90, according to LSEG. The S&P 500 retreated 0.41% to 7,200.75, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.19% to 25,067.80.

5 May 2026

NYSE:PLTR·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Firefly Aerospace Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Beat and Golden Dome Defense Deal

Firefly Aerospace Inc. shares rose about 10% in extended trading on Monday after the space and defense company reported record first-quarter revenue and kept its 2026 sales outlook intact. The stock was quoted at $36.69 after the close, after ending regular trading at $33.37.

5 May 2026

Aerospace·Defense Contracts·Space Industry·Stock Market

Sterling Infrastructure Stock Jumps as Data-Center Work Drives Q1 Beat, 2026 Outlook Raise

Sterling Infrastructure shares surged roughly 19% in late Monday trading, after the company topped first-quarter profit forecasts and boosted its full-year guidance—fueled in part by strong demand from the data center and semiconductor sectors. The stock last traded at $631.05 as of 5:42 p.m. ET, up sharply from a $529.49 close, according to MarketBeat.

5 May 2026

Data Centers·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:STRL·Stock Market

Oil Shock Hits Wall Street Again as UBS Says Investors Are Missing the Bigger Risk

Monday turned up the heat on Wall Street’s oil worries. Crude prices shot higher, pulling the S&P 500 down from its record highs. The Cboe Volatility Index pushed upward, after violence near the Strait of Hormuz struck vessels and an oil facility in the UAE.

5 May 2026

NYSE:UBS·Stock Market

Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 557 Points as Oil Shock Tests Wall Street’s Record Run

U.S. stocks slid off their peaks Monday, with oil prices surging and fresh clashes near the Strait of Hormuz disrupting the momentum from strong earnings. The S&P 500 shed 0.4% to 7,200.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 557.37 points, or 1.1%, to 48,941.90. The Nasdaq Composite gave up 0.2%, closing at 25,067.80.

5 May 2026

Oil Prices·Stock Market

Pinterest Stock Surges After Q1 Earnings Beat as AI Ad Push Lifts Revenue Outlook

Pinterest Inc. jumped 15.37% to $24.06 in post-market action Monday, according to market data, following a first-quarter revenue beat and an upbeat sales forecast for Q2. The stock ended regular trading at $20.85 on the NYSE before climbing in after-hours.

4 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NYSE:PINS·Stock Market·Technology

Lunai Bioworks Stock: $20 Million Patent Deal Puts Nasdaq Fight in Focus

Lunai Bioworks Inc. has wrapped up a $20 million preferred-stock deal, securing CNS drug-delivery and neurotherapeutic IP in an effort to broaden its brain-disease lineup. The move, finalized May 1, also bolsters its case for Nasdaq equity compliance. Lunai disclosed the acquisition Monday.

4 May 2026

Biotechnology·Nasdaq·NASDAQ:ONCI·Stock Market

Duolingo Stock Drops After Earnings Beat as Wall Street Questions 2026 Growth Plan

Duolingo Inc. dropped roughly 10% in after-hours trading Monday. The language-learning company topped first-quarter expectations, but signaled again that 2026 will bring slower growth, higher costs, and a sharper focus on user engagement over immediate monetization.

4 May 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:DUOL·Stock Market

Cabaletta Bio Stock Jumps: Inside the $150 Million Bet on CABA’s Cell Therapy

Shares of Cabaletta Bio Inc. surged roughly 32% late Monday, buoyed by news of early results from a small cell-therapy trial and the announcement of a $150 million stock sale that counted Eli Lilly among its participants. Trading hit $3.895 on strong volume, topping out intraday at $4.04, according to market data.

4 May 2026

Biotechnology·Healthcare Innovation·NASDAQ:CABA·NYSE:LLY·Stock Market

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