Today’s Top Data Stories

Alphabet stock surges 5% despite monthly decline

Alphabet shares close at $287.51 as tech stocks show mixed performance across the sector.

Alphabet (GOOGL)

$287.51

+5.1% D

-1% W

-5.1% M

+85.9% Y

Solana drops nearly 9% amid crypto volatility

Cryptocurrency trades at $82.54, with declines also seen in Avalanche and Ripple over the past seven days.

$82.54

-0.5% D

-8.8% W

-2.4% M

-34.3% Y

International Politics

EPP projected to lead with 178 seats in European Parliament

The center-right group holds its position as the largest political bloc in the latest projections.

European Parliament seat projections

EPP

178

0% D

+1.1% W

0% M

-0.6% Y

U.S. energy mix

Natural Gas

36.69%

+0.4 D

-3.4 W

-4.6 M

+0.9 Y

Natural gas share of U.S. energy mix rises slightly to 36.69%

The share increased by 0.93 percentage points compared to the same period last year, reflecting broader economic trends.

U.S. presidential election forecast (2024)

Newsom

33.2%

+0.4 D

+0.7 W

+13.7 M

+17.7 Y

Gavin Newsom’s presidential election forecast rises to 33.2%

The California governor’s odds have increased significantly over the past month, though the shift may not be tied to specific news.

323.364

– D

– W

+0.4% M

+2.9% Y

Inflation Watch

Consumer price index rises 0.4% in latest month to 323.4

The increase may be due to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates amid concerns about economic data transparency.

$416.805

-2.1% D

+13.1% W

+24.4% M

+83.4% Y

Electric Vehicles

Tesla stock falls 2.09% but stays up 13.08% for the week

The electric vehicle maker’s shares are up 24.36% over the past month, trading at $416.81.