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ON Semiconductor stock slides before the open on CPI day: what investors watch next

ON Semiconductor stock slides before the open on CPI day: what investors watch next

ON Semiconductor shares fell 5.5% Monday and slipped another 0.3% to $58.59 in early premarket trading Tuesday. The moves come ahead of the U.S. CPI inflation report at 8:30 a.m. ET, which could shake up rate forecasts and tech valuations. The company recently announced a $6 billion buyback program. Broader chip stocks showed mixed premarket action, with the sector ETF up 0.5%.
13 January 2026
NIO stock steadies in premarket after Europe pledge as EU lays out tariff workaround

NIO stock steadies in premarket after Europe pledge as EU lays out tariff workaround

Nio shares dipped 0.2% to $4.84 in early premarket trading Tuesday after the company said it will keep expanding in Europe. The move follows new EU guidance allowing Chinese EV makers to avoid tariffs by committing to minimum prices. Nio stock had jumped 4.5% Monday. Traders are watching for further action from Brussels and Beijing, with U.S. inflation data due Tuesday.
JD.com stock jumps 4% as China delivery probe and U.S. CPI set the next move

JD.com stock jumps 4% as China delivery probe and U.S. CPI set the next move

JD.com jumped 4.3% to $30.73 Monday as traders returned to China tech stocks ahead of a key U.S. inflation report. China’s market regulator launched a competition probe into food delivery and instant retail platforms, raising hopes for less aggressive subsidy wars. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose 4.3%, while Alibaba surged over 10%. JD’s next earnings are expected March 5.
Envirotech Vehicles stock jumps 442% on AZIO AI $107 million order as traders eye Jan. 20 vote

Envirotech Vehicles stock jumps 442% on AZIO AI $107 million order as traders eye Jan. 20 vote

Envirotech Vehicles shares soared 442% to $2.51 Monday, then hit $3.16 after hours, following news of a $107 million GPU order flagged by AZIO AI. The order involves 256 Nvidia B300 chips and a 30% deposit expected soon. Investors await updates on a proposed merger valuing AZIO AI at $480 million and a rescheduled shareholder meeting set for Jan. 20.
HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

HSBC shares rose 0.5% to 1,208.4 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing a new onshore asset management business in the UAE. The bank named James Grist as general manager of the venture, which will offer 10 regulated funds. HSBC’s asset management arm reported $852 billion under management as of September. Investors await the bank’s annual results on Feb. 25.
13 January 2026
Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares fell 0.22% to 4,760 pence in early London trading Tuesday. A Reuters column flagged weakening pricing power for Unilever and Nestlé in India, where local brands and delivery apps are eroding margins. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 earnings for updates on growth and pricing. The company recently spun off its ice cream division as The Magnum Ice Cream Company.
Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.1% to 6,143 pence in early London trading after sources told Reuters that BHP has no plans to bid for Glencore. Rio must declare a firm offer for Glencore or withdraw by Feb. 5 under UK takeover rules. Investors remain focused on whether Rio’s talks with Glencore will lead to a deal. Macquarie Group disclosed trades in Rio shares during the takeover offer period.
Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American shares slipped 0.5% to 3,236 pence in early London trading Tuesday. BHP is reportedly staying out of Rio Tinto’s pursuit of Glencore, as deal rumors swirl across the mining sector. Traders are watching Rio and Glencore’s next steps and awaiting EU rulings on Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources, due by Feb. 10.

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  • 3 FTSE 250 Shares with 72 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth
    May 2, 2026, 2:49 AM EDT. The FTSE 250 index offers a 3.3% average dividend yield, higher than the FTSE 100's below 3%. Among top performers are Chesnara, Rathbones, and Cranswick, boasting a combined 72 years of uninterrupted dividend growth. Chesnara, a life insurance consolidator, yields a striking 7.6% backed by strong capital reserves and a Solvency II ratio of 257%. Rathbones, a wealth manager, delivers predictable income through fees on assets under management, offering a 5.1% yield boosted by a merger with Investec Wealth & Investment. Food producer Cranswick leads with 35 years of dividend increases, leveraging contracts with major UK supermarkets but facing risks from dietary shifts. These firms illustrate reliable income streams supported by their sectors and business models.

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

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:50 AM EDT Bank of America Raises Meta Price Target Following Strong Q1 Earnings and AI Investment May 2, 2026, 2:50 AM EDT. Meta Platforms reported strong Q1 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street expectations with **operating income** and revenue growth of 33.1% year-over-year to $56.31 billion. Despite an 8%-9% drop in shares post-earnings due to market focus on expensive AI investments, Bank of America analyst Justin Post maintained a **buy rating** and raised the price target to $835 from $820. The firm's outlook highlights Meta's core advertising strength
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.
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