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HYMC stock jumps nearly 17% as silver breaks $95 — what’s driving Hycroft Mining today

HYMC stock jumps nearly 17% as silver breaks $95 — what’s driving Hycroft Mining today

Hycroft Mining shares jumped 16.8% to $40.45 Tuesday as gold hit $4,700 an ounce and silver reached $95, both record highs. Canadian investor Eric Sprott exercised over 4.6 million warrants and bought 200,000 shares last week. Hycroft, which owns a large Nevada mine, has no current production and warned it needs more funding to advance development. Trading volume neared 3 million shares by midday.
Western Digital stock price rises on fresh Wall Street target hikes — what traders watch before earnings

Western Digital stock price rises on fresh Wall Street target hikes — what traders watch before earnings

Western Digital shares rose 2% to $226 by midday Tuesday after several brokerages raised price targets, citing stronger hard drive prices and demand. Rosenblatt, BofA, Citi, and UBS all increased their targets, with some predicting results at the high end of guidance. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell over 1%. Investors await Western Digital’s Jan. 29 earnings for signals on pricing and capacity.
Wells Fargo stock slips as credit-card rate cap deadline hits — what could move WFC next

Wells Fargo stock slips as credit-card rate cap deadline hits — what could move WFC next

Wells Fargo shares fell 0.6% to $87.84 midday Tuesday as U.S. bank stocks slid ahead of a Trump administration deadline on a proposed 10% credit card rate cap. The S&P 500 Banks index dropped 1.2%. Bank executives and lobbyists warned the cap could force mass account closures and limit credit. Investors await further guidance and the Federal Reserve meeting next week.
20 January 2026
Qiagen stock price jumps nearly 16% as Bloomberg report revives sale talk

Qiagen stock price jumps nearly 16% as Bloomberg report revives sale talk

Qiagen shares jumped 15.9% to $55.13 in U.S. trading Tuesday after reports the diagnostics firm is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, and has hired advisers. Bloomberg said the company’s board is handling new takeover interest, but talks remain preliminary. Qiagen will report fourth-quarter results Feb. 4, with a conference call set for Feb. 5. The company has not commented on the reports.
Bloom Energy stock price pops as new report points to off-grid shift at AI data centers

Bloom Energy stock price pops as new report points to off-grid shift at AI data centers

Bloom Energy shares rose 2.1% to $152.65 by midday Tuesday, outpacing the S&P 500’s 1.3% drop. The company’s new survey found about one-third of U.S. data centers expect to run fully on onsite power by 2030, up 22% in six months. Bloom projects Texas will hold nearly 30% of the U.S. data center market by 2028. Utility grid connection delays now average 1.5 to 2 years longer than builders anticipate.
20 January 2026
MARA stock slides as CEO Thiel trust flags share sale while bitcoin dips

MARA stock slides as CEO Thiel trust flags share sale while bitcoin dips

MARA shares fell 5.1% to $10.78 by midday Tuesday after a filing showed CEO Fred Thiel’s trust intends to sell 27,505 shares under Rule 144. Bitcoin dropped 3%, pressuring mining stocks. The planned sale, valued at $297,054, follows similar trust sales in November and December. Traders are watching for a follow-up insider filing and bitcoin’s next move.
AstraZeneca stock price slides as AZN sets Nasdaq exit, NYSE move dates

AstraZeneca stock price slides as AZN sets Nasdaq exit, NYSE move dates

AstraZeneca shares fell 4.4% to $90.23 Tuesday after the company said it will delist its American depositary shares from Nasdaq and move to a direct listing of ordinary shares on the NYSE starting February 2. The switch, set for after markets close January 30, comes as European stocks face pressure from U.S. tariff threats. AstraZeneca’s London shares also dropped 2.6%.
Super Micro (SMCI) stock slides as Citi trims target and tariff jitters hit AI hardware

Super Micro (SMCI) stock slides as Citi trims target and tariff jitters hit AI hardware

Super Micro Computer shares fell 4.2% to $31.28 after Citi cut its price target to $39. The drop followed broader declines in hardware and AI stocks amid tariff threats from President Trump and a Morgan Stanley downgrade of North American IT hardware. Super Micro reported $1.5 billion in revenue delayed to the December quarter due to configuration upgrades. Investors are watching for further downgrades and key economic data later this week.
20 January 2026
ServiceNow stock swings after OpenAI tie-up hits tape — what traders watch next

ServiceNow stock swings after OpenAI tie-up hits tape — what traders watch next

ServiceNow shares slipped 0.1% to $127.18 midday Tuesday after announcing an expanded AI partnership with OpenAI. The deal will integrate OpenAI models, including GPT-5.2, into ServiceNow’s enterprise software with speech-to-speech tools and automation. The partnership spans three years and includes a revenue commitment. ServiceNow reports earnings Jan. 28.
Riot Platforms stock dips as bitcoin slides, even as Needham lifts target on AMD lease

Riot Platforms stock dips as bitcoin slides, even as Needham lifts target on AMD lease

Riot Platforms shares fell 2.8% to $18.70 Tuesday morning as bitcoin dropped 2.9% and crypto stocks sold off. Needham raised its price target on Riot to $30, citing a new 10-year data-center lease with AMD expected to generate $311 million in revenue. Riot recently bought land in Texas for $96 million, funded by selling 1,080 bitcoin. Investors remain cautious as Riot’s stock continues to track bitcoin’s moves.
Adobe stock dips as new AI video tools land ahead of Sundance — what investors watch next

Adobe stock dips as new AI video tools land ahead of Sundance — what investors watch next

Adobe shares fell 1.6% to $291.24 by midday Tuesday, erasing earlier gains after the company unveiled new AI video features and nearly $10 million in creator grants. The stock has dropped over 20% in the past year amid concerns about its AI pricing strategy and a recent analyst downgrade. Volatility indexes jumped as broader markets slid. Adobe’s new tools integrate with partners like Google and OpenAI.
20 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • UGI Stock Valuation Split as Price Dips Amid Market Uncertainty
    May 1, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT. UGI shares have fallen about 12% over three months, raising questions on valuation. The stock trades near $35.40, with a popular analysis suggesting it is 20% undervalued, estimating fair value at $44.50 based on expected growth from renewable natural gas projects and favorable regulations. However, risks from declining LPG demand and customer losses could pressure margins. Contrarily, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values shares at $17.92, implying possible overvaluation relative to cash flows. Investors face a choice between optimistic earnings-based forecasts and more conservative cash flow projections.

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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

2 May 2026
Strategy Inc kept STRC’s May dividend rate at 11.5% and set a $0.958333333 per-share payout, according to a new filing. Shareholders are voting on whether to move STRC dividends from monthly to twice monthly, with results due at the June 8 annual meeting. The company recently used $255 million from a stock sale to buy 3,273 bitcoin.
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