Bitcoin surges past $80,000, liquidating $150M in shorts within an hour as leveraged traders face margin calls despite negative funding rates.
Author: Trader Edge
Stock futures dropped Monday after Iran claimed missile strikes on a U.S. warship. The Pentagon denied the reports as oil jumped 3% on supply concerns.
Tyson Foods (TSN) stock rises 2% after beating Q2 earnings estimates. Chicken segment thrives with $523M income, but Beef posts $202M loss.
Super Micro (SMCI) delivers Q3 earnings Tuesday. Analysts forecast $12.39B revenue (up 170% YoY) as options markets price in a 12.5% post-earnings move.
Nvidia (NVDA) trades below $200 as three chip sector earnings approach. Analysts maintain $275 target despite recent weakness. Full breakdown inside.
Micron (MU) stock surges 570% in one year with analysts targeting $1,000. AI memory demand drives revenue growth but cyclical risks remain.
IonQ (IONQ) releases Q1 2026 earnings May 6. Revenue expected up 555% YoY, but losses widening and stock down 35.7% this quarter. What to watch.
BlackBerry (BB) stock rose 15% premarket after WSJ spotlighted QNX software running in 275M+ vehicles. BB is up 43% YTD with NVIDIA partnership fueling growth.
Xanadu Quantum (XNDU) shares crashed 55% Monday after registering 293.6M Class B shares for resale, with most stemming from the Crane Harbor merger.
Roblox (RBLX) stock crashed 18% after cutting 2026 guidance. Age verification issues locked out 49% of users, crushing chat engagement and revenue.
Morgan Stanley survey ranks Alibaba (BABA) as China’s top AI winner with 41% CIO preference, cloud growth exceeding 40%, and $180 price target maintained.
SK Hynix surged 12% as Barclays raised price targets on memory chipmakers. Samsung gained less amid labor strike threats. AI demand drives outlook.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) stock fell 6% after slashing 2026 EPS outlook to $1.62, citing Middle East conflict and softer European bookings.
Bitcoin crossed $80,000 Monday, pushing Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Robinhood stocks higher as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs exceed $100B in total net assets.
Joby Aviation (JOBY) reports Q1 earnings May 5. FAA certification updates, cash burn rates, and Dubai launch timing are critical focus areas for investors.

