--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: RKTO up 39.18%! Hires AI NanoMag's chief advisor, space chip transformation receives market acclaim" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/288461643.md" description: "Rocket One rose 39.18%; Eli Lilly fell 1.65%, with a trading volume of USD 1.09 billion; Novo Nordisk fell 2.81%, with a trading volume of USD 499 million; Johnson & Johnson fell 0.18%, with a trading volume of USD 460 million; Merck rose 0.33%, with a market value of USD 285.4 billion" datetime: "2026-06-02T17:23:19.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/288461643.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/288461643.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/288461643.md) --- # U.S. stock market midday update: RKTO up 39.18%! Hires AI NanoMag's chief advisor, space chip transformation receives market acclaim **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Rocket One rose 39.18%. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 1, Rocket One appointed Dr. Supriyo Bandyopadhyay as Chief Technical Advisor for AI Nano-Magnetic Technology. This move marks an important step for the company in developing radiation-resistant, ultra-low-power AI chip platforms, driving the stock price up. Source: Rocket One Inc. announcement 2. On June 1, Dr. Bandyopadhyay's addition is seen as crucial for the company in advancing low-power computing hardware in space and defense environments, enhancing market confidence in the company's technological innovations. Source: Rocket One Inc. announcement 3. On June 1, Rocket One emphasized its strategic direction in AI chip development in a statement released via PR Newswire, further boosting investor optimism. Source: PR Newswire. The AI chip industry is accelerating innovation, attracting high market attention. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Eli Lilly fell 1.65%. Based on recent news, 1. On June 1, Eli Lilly signed a licensing and research collaboration agreement with Hisun Pharmaceutical, with both parties collaborating on innovative drug development across multiple disease areas. According to the agreement, Hisun is entitled to receive up to $87 million in upfront and near-term payments, as well as up to $2.967 billion in subsequent milestone payments. This news had a positive impact on Eli Lilly's stock price but could not offset other negative factors; 2. On June 2, Eli Lilly announced the closure of its Hong Kong subsidiary, with product sales in Hong Kong to be handled by distributors, resulting in approximately 50 employees needing to be laid off. This move was interpreted by the market as a strategic adjustment in Eli Lilly's operations in the Asian market, putting pressure on the stock price; 3. On June 1, Eli Lilly presented the results of its Phase III clinical trial for the targeted cancer drug Retevmo at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, showing that the drug significantly reduced the risk of disease recurrence or death in early RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer patients. Despite the positive trial results, the stock price did not see a significant boost. Industry competition is intensifying, and policy changes have a significant impact. Novo Nordisk fell 2.81%. Based on recent news, 1. On June 1, Novo Nordisk launched a new stock repurchase program totaling 15 billion Danish kroner. This move aims to enhance shareholder value but may lead to stock price volatility in the short term. 2. On June 1, Citibank released a research report highlighting the potential of GLP-1 class drugs in cancer prevention and treatment. Although the research results are encouraging, further clinical trials are needed for validation. This news has a positive impact on Novo Nordisk's long-term development prospects, but market reactions in the short term remain uncertain. 3. On June 1, Binance launched perpetual contracts for Novo Nordisk's U.S. stocks, supporting up to 20 times leverage. This move may increase market trading activity but also brings certain volatility risks The market prospects for GLP-1 drugs are broad, and regulatory changes have a significant impact. Johnson & Johnson fell 0.18%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 31, Johnson & Johnson announced that its Phase III prostate cancer study achieved two major endpoints, significantly reducing the risk of metastasis or death. This breakthrough result may have a positive impact on the company's stock price. 2. On May 31, Johnson & Johnson submitted a new biologics license application for RYBREVANT FASPRO to the U.S. FDA for the treatment of head and neck cancer. This move may enhance market confidence in the company's future growth. 3. On May 31, Johnson & Johnson's RYBREVANT FASPRO showed a 42% confirmed response rate in clinical trials, with more than one-third of patients achieving a complete response. This result may boost investor confidence in the company's R&D capabilities. The pharmaceutical industry is driven by innovation, and regulatory policies have a significant impact. **Stocks ranked among the top in industry market capitalization** Merck rose 0.33%. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 2, Merck announced that it would participate in Goldman Sachs' 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. This news has strengthened investor confidence in the company's future development, driving the stock price up. 2. On June 1, Merck released the latest clinical trial results for its oncology drug KEYTRUDA, showing significant efficacy. This positive clinical data further enhances market expectations for the company's product line, promoting stock price growth. 3. On June 2, Merck and Moderna jointly released five-year trial results for personalized neoantigen therapy, showing significant improvements in survival rates. This news has strengthened market confidence in the company's innovation capabilities, driving the stock price up. 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