Wall Street mixed with most markets closed for May Day; US crude holds steady at $104 a barrel
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher On Slower Growth Hotter Inflation
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The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Friday, May, 1 2026
US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, as investors balance slower growth with hotter inflation.
I Predicted the 50% Collapse in Robinhood Stock. Here's What Could Happen Next.
Robinhood Markets (HOOD +2.50%) operates an investing platform where its clients buy and sell stocks, options, cryptocurrencies, and more. Business was booming last year as the stock market and cryptocurrency market soared in lockstep, which sent Robinhood shares barreling to a record high of about $154 in October.
Read MoreTrump signs order expanding access to retirement accounts
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that would make it easier for the tens of millions of workers without access to workplace retirement plans to find and open an individual retirement account through a federal platform. It is the latest attempt to address a problem that has hampered American savers for generations.
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Read MoreSuzlon, GRSE, Ola, BHEL among 20 stocks with 40-70% rally in April; do you own?
Despite geopolitical and global headwinds, the Indian stock market managed a decent rebound in April 2026 with benchmark indices – BSE Sensex and NIfty50 – rising up to 6 per cent each. Supported by upbeat earnings of India Inc, broader market indices – BSE Midcap Select Index gained more than 15 per cent,
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Can Netflix Double in Value in 5 Years?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is back in the spotlight again. Not because it just dropped a new hit series but because investors are wondering something bigger. Can the stock double in the next five years?
It’s a fair question. After all, Netflix isn’t the underdog anymore. It’s not fighting Blockbuster. It is the blockbuster.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Why Nuclear’s Next Frontier Could Be 240,000 Miles Away
This year, nuclear energy stocks have been some of the market’s best performers. Small modular reactor (SMR) developers like NuScale Power (SMR) and Oklo (OKLO) have been announcing a steady stream of partnerships, and Donald Trump, has pushed fresh executive orders aimed at accelerating the sector’s development.
Investors have plenty of reason to be excited but a surprising new catalyst has emerged,
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Will Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High Before the Election?
Will Bitcoin hit an all-time high before voters head to the polls?
While Bitcoin has demonstrated its potential to defy expectations, a new set of circumstances, including institutional support, hedge fund interest, and political influences, are converging, making the coming weeks critical for Bitcoin’s price trajectory.
So how high can Bitcoin go?
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