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Plug Power stock rises as UBS conference nears and Jan. 29 vote raises reverse-split stakes

Plug Power stock rises as UBS conference nears and Jan. 29 vote raises reverse-split stakes

Plug Power shares rose 4.1% to $2.28 Monday as investors focused on a Jan. 29 vote to double authorized shares to 3 billion. The company warned it will pursue a reverse stock split if the proposal fails. Last week, Plug amended a Walmart deal, removing the risk of diluting 42.2 million shares. Executives are scheduled to present at the UBS energy conference later today.
Alphabet stock’s $4 trillion flashpoint: Google’s AI refocus puts it back in the lead

Alphabet stock’s $4 trillion flashpoint: Google’s AI refocus puts it back in the lead

Alphabet briefly topped a $4 trillion valuation Monday after unveiling a new AI strategy, before shares slipped 0.3% to $327.47 by late morning. Investors are watching Google Cloud’s expansion, early reviews of the Gemini 3 model, and efforts to rent out proprietary “Ironwood” AI chips. Reuters reported Meta may buy Alphabet’s chips for its data centers starting in 2027.
Nvidia stock wobbles after $1B Eli Lilly AI lab plan as CPI and TSMC loom

Nvidia stock wobbles after $1B Eli Lilly AI lab plan as CPI and TSMC loom

Nvidia and Eli Lilly will invest $1 billion over five years in a joint research lab in the San Francisco Bay Area, aiming to use Nvidia’s new AI chips to accelerate drug discovery. Nvidia shares slipped 0.2% to $184.42 by 10:30 a.m. ET. Thermo Fisher Scientific will also collaborate with Nvidia on lab automation. The new site is expected to open by the end of March.
Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens

Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens

Applied Materials rose 1.7% to $306.35 in early New York trading after Susquehanna upgraded the stock to Positive and raised its price target to $400. The move followed analyst Mehdi Hosseini’s report citing stronger wafer fab equipment demand and higher semiconductor capital spending. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 slipped, while other chip equipment stocks saw modest gains.
Eli Lilly stock edges up as $1 billion Nvidia AI lab plan hits JPM spotlight

Eli Lilly stock edges up as $1 billion Nvidia AI lab plan hits JPM spotlight

Eli Lilly shares rose about 0.7% Monday after announcing a $1 billion, five-year AI drug discovery lab partnership with Nvidia. The Bay Area facility, using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin chips, will open in March with teams from both firms. Investors are watching for updates from CEO David Ricks at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday and Lilly’s earnings call on Feb. 4.
Jaguar Health stock swings as Future Pak licensing deal dangles $38 million — here’s what traders see

Jaguar Health stock swings as Future Pak licensing deal dangles $38 million — here’s what traders see

Jaguar Health shares fell about 9% Monday after announcing a U.S. licensing deal with Future Pak for exclusive rights to Mytesi and Canalevia-CA1, potentially worth up to $38 million. The stock traded between $0.94 and $1.45 on heavy volume. Jaguar will receive $18 million upfront and may get up to $20 million more in milestone payments, while shifting its U.S. commercial focus to Future Pak.
12 January 2026
Moderna stock slides as $1.9 billion sales view fails to calm investors (MRNA)

Moderna stock slides as $1.9 billion sales view fails to calm investors (MRNA)

Moderna shares fell 4% to $32.92 Monday after the company raised its 2025 revenue forecast to $1.9 billion and projected operating expenses of up to $5.2 billion. CFO Jamey Mock said U.S. retail vaccination rates dropped 26% in 2025. The company expects about $8.1 billion in year-end cash, including $600 million from a new loan. Investors remain cautious as pandemic demand fades and late-stage vaccine trial results approach.
Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 7% as Fed probe headlines push silver to fresh records

Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 7% as Fed probe headlines push silver to fresh records

Spot silver jumped above $85 an ounce Monday, triggering a 6.9% surge in iShares Silver Trust (SLV) to $77.40 on heavy volume. The rally followed news of grand jury subpoenas for Fed Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about central bank independence and weakening the dollar. Traders are watching for Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data and the Fed’s late-January meeting.
Vistra stock rises as VST launches secured notes sale to help fund Cogentrix dealIRVING,

Vistra stock rises as VST launches secured notes sale to help fund Cogentrix dealIRVING,

Vistra launched a private sale of senior secured notes maturing in 2031 and 2036 to fund its $4.7 billion acquisition of Cogentrix Energy and repay debt. The notes will be issued by Vistra Operations Company LLC and backed by subsidiary guarantees and collateral. Shares rose about 2.6% to $170.71 in early trading. The company has not disclosed the offering’s size or interest rates.
12 January 2026
Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Walmart shoppers can now find and buy products directly through Google’s Gemini assistant, following a new integration announced Monday. Google also launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI agents with retailer checkout systems. Walmart shares rose about 2% in early trading, while Alphabet slipped 0.4%. Shopify said its merchants will soon sell through Google’s AI platforms as the rollout expands.
Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 after Strategy’s $1.25 billion buy; crypto stocks mixed

Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 after Strategy’s $1.25 billion buy; crypto stocks mixed

Bitcoin rose 0.4% to $91,164 Monday after Strategy disclosed a $1.25 billion purchase of 13,627 bitcoin, bringing its holdings to 687,410. U.S.-listed crypto stocks were mixed in early trading. Traders focused on Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and fallout from DOJ subpoenas of Fed Chair Powell. ETF outflows and dollar moves added to market volatility.
Dow Jones ETF drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan and Fed subpoena fight hit banks

Dow Jones ETF drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan and Fed subpoena fight hit banks

The Dow-linked DIA fell about 0.5% Monday morning, pressured by declines in financial stocks after President Trump proposed capping credit-card rates at 10%. Tensions rose as the White House threatened Fed Chair Powell with indictment over Senate testimony, which Powell called a “pretext.” Traders are watching Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and big-bank earnings for further direction.
Duolingo stock sinks on CFO exit, new finance chief pay package and early Q4 user update

Duolingo stock sinks on CFO exit, new finance chief pay package and early Q4 user update

Duolingo shares fell about 7% Monday after CFO Matt Skaruppa announced his departure, with board member Gillian Munson set to replace him Feb. 23. The company reported a 30% year-over-year jump in daily active users and bookings at or above the top of its forecast for Q4. Munson’s base salary will be $800,000 plus $14 million in stock units. Skaruppa will stay on as an adviser, earning $32,292 a month.
12 January 2026
Teva stock jumps after $500 million Royalty Pharma deal as investors eye JPM update

Teva stock jumps after $500 million Royalty Pharma deal as investors eye JPM update

Teva shares rose about 4% to $33.29 after announcing a funding deal with Royalty Pharma worth up to $500 million for its experimental vitiligo drug. An SEC filing previewed Teva’s 2025 outlook, including projected revenue of $16.8–$17.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $4.8–$5.0 billion. Investors await more details at Tuesday’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
Oracle stock ticks up as Goldman turns bullish; new retail AI supply-chain tool adds focus

Oracle stock ticks up as Goldman turns bullish; new retail AI supply-chain tool adds focus

Oracle shares edged up 0.2% to $198.96 after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $240 target. The stock remains down over 40% since September amid concerns over debt tied to AI data-center expansion. Oracle reported a 438% surge in backlog to $523 billion in Q2. On Sunday, it launched a new retail cloud platform at NRF 2026 in New York.
SNCY stock jumps on Allegiant’s $1.5 billion bid — deal spread, regulators in focus

SNCY stock jumps on Allegiant’s $1.5 billion bid — deal spread, regulators in focus

Sun Country shares jumped nearly 13% after Allegiant agreed to buy the airline in a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock deal. Allegiant shares fell 4% as investors weighed integration risks and deal costs. The offer values Sun Country at $18.89 per share, a 19.8% premium. Traders are watching the antitrust review and fluctuations in Allegiant’s stock, which affect the deal’s final value.

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  • Adisoft Technologies Shares List 19% Above IPO Price on NSE SME Platform
    May 1, 2026, 10:36 PM EDT. Adisoft Technologies shares debuted strong on the NSE SME platform, listing at Rs 205, a 19% premium over the Rs 172 IPO price. Despite zero grey market premium suggesting muted expectations, the Rs 74 crore IPO was subscribed 77 times, led by institutional and high-net-worth investors. Adisoft operates in industrial automation, offering digital solutions for automobile manufacturing. IPO proceeds aim to fund a new manufacturing facility, repay debt, and support working capital. Profits rose to Rs 16.1 crore in FY25, while revenue showed volatility due to project-based business. Market caution stems from global uncertainties and the SME segment's mixed listing outcomes. Long-term growth hinges on scaling operations, securing orders, and maintaining margins amid competition.

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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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