Today: 8 February 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Lam Research stock stalls near highs as BofA lifts target to $245, more boosts follow

Lam Research stock stalls near highs as BofA lifts target to $245, more boosts follow

Lam Research shares slipped 0.1% to $220.26 Tuesday after Bank of America raised its price target to $245, citing stronger demand outlook. Bernstein, Susquehanna, and Rothschild & Co Redburn also lifted targets, pointing to improving industry signals. Investors await Lam’s late-January results for order and margin guidance. The broader chip-equipment sector traded mixed at midday.
13 January 2026
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American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express shares fell 0.7% to $356.98 by midday Tuesday, extending losses after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The move has fueled uncertainty for lenders and investors ahead of AmEx’s Jan. 30 earnings report. Visa and Mastercard shares also dropped after the announcement. The Federal Reserve reported average U.S. card rates at 20.97% in November.
13 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock jumps as Delaware court pares Auris damages hit, earnings next week

Johnson & Johnson stock jumps as Delaware court pares Auris damages hit, earnings next week

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.6% to $212.98 Tuesday, outperforming a dip in healthcare stocks. Delaware’s Supreme Court ordered a recalculation of part of a $1 billion damages award tied to the Auris acquisition, which could reduce the payout by hundreds of millions. Legal developments and upcoming drug trial data are in focus ahead of the company’s Jan. 21 earnings call.
13 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock slips today after CEO swats away Nvidia “circular financing” claims

CoreWeave stock slips today after CEO swats away Nvidia “circular financing” claims

CoreWeave shares fell 1.4% to $88.67 Tuesday, reversing part of Monday’s 12% rally after management addressed concerns over GPU depreciation and financing. CEO Michael Intrator called “circular financing” claims “ridiculous” and pointed to strong resale prices for older chips. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, citing execution risk and high leverage. CoreWeave reports earnings Feb. 9.
13 January 2026
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Bank of America stock slips as Trump credit-card cap clouds BAC earnings

Bank of America stock slips as Trump credit-card cap clouds BAC earnings

Bank of America shares fell 0.9% to $54.72 Tuesday after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The move follows a 1.6% drop Monday and comes as U.S. inflation data met expectations, leaving the Fed’s rate outlook unchanged. Bank trade groups warned the cap could force lenders to close or restrict most credit-card accounts for borrowers with scores under 740. Investors await Bank of America’s quarterly results.
13 January 2026
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IREN Limited stock nudges higher after H.C. Wainwright upgrade as bitcoin firms

IREN Limited stock nudges higher after H.C. Wainwright upgrade as bitcoin firms

IREN Limited shares rose 1% to $50.82 midday Tuesday after H.C. Wainwright upgraded the stock to “buy” with an $80 target. The move followed a $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft, though Reuters reported the contract could be canceled if deadlines are missed. Bitcoin climbed 1.5% to $93,434, boosting mining stocks. IREN’s next earnings report is expected Feb. 11, according to MarketBeat.
13 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock (LLY) edges up as FDA clears GLP-1 label cloud; $150 pill launch looms

Eli Lilly stock (LLY) edges up as FDA clears GLP-1 label cloud; $150 pill launch looms

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.2% after the FDA asked drugmakers to remove suicide-related warnings from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Lilly’s R&D chief said the company plans a rapid global launch of its oral obesity drug orforglipron, priced at $150 a month. Investors are watching for increased pill competition and the FDA’s upcoming decision.
13 January 2026
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AppLovin stock rises as Wall Street resets targets — what traders are watching next

AppLovin stock rises as Wall Street resets targets — what traders are watching next

AppLovin shares rose 0.5% to $662.24 by 11:12 a.m. ET Tuesday after new broker price targets, rebounding from early swings between $643.00 and $666.57. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $800, while Goldman Sachs trimmed its to $710. The company will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 11. AppLovin remains under SEC investigation over data-collection practices.
13 January 2026
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Netflix stock barely moves as Paramount lawsuit intensifies fight over Warner deal

Netflix stock barely moves as Paramount lawsuit intensifies fight over Warner deal

Paramount Skydance sued Warner Bros Discovery and launched a $30-per-share tender offer to block Warner’s $82.7 billion deal with Netflix, which values Warner assets at $27.75 per share. Netflix shares were flat at $89.44 Tuesday, while Warner fell 0.3% and Paramount Skydance slipped 0.5%. Warner’s board called the Paramount bid inferior and warned of a $2.8 billion termination fee if the Netflix deal collapses.
13 January 2026
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JPMorgan Chase stock falls after Apple Card reserve hits profit as rate-cap risk hangs over banks

JPMorgan Chase stock falls after Apple Card reserve hits profit as rate-cap risk hangs over banks

JPMorgan Chase shares fell 2.5% to $316.32 after reporting fourth-quarter net income of $13.0 billion, or $4.63 a share, including a $2.2 billion reserve for its Apple credit card purchase. Adjusted profit beat forecasts at $5.23 per share, while revenue rose 7% to $45.8 billion. Markets revenue jumped 17% on strong equity trading. The bank warned a proposed 10% cap on credit card rates could force major changes.
13 January 2026
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Intel stock (INTC) jumps on KeyBanc upgrade as AI server-chip pricing comes into view

Intel stock (INTC) jumps on KeyBanc upgrade as AI server-chip pricing comes into view

Intel shares jumped over 6% Tuesday after KeyBanc upgraded the stock, citing strong demand for 2026 server CPUs and possible price hikes of up to 15%. Analyst John Vinh said Intel is nearly sold out of server chips for the year. AMD rose 4.8% on the news, while Nvidia slipped 0.7%. Intel will report earnings Jan. 22.
13 January 2026
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Oracle stock slips in regular trade despite Goldman buy call as AI buildout stays in focus

Oracle stock slips in regular trade despite Goldman buy call as AI buildout stays in focus

Oracle shares fell 1.3% to $202.10 in early trading Tuesday, underperforming after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “Buy” with a $240 target. Investors focused on near-term costs from data-center expansion and concerns about how quickly new AI-driven cloud capacity will generate revenue. Two board members retired, with Oracle stating the departures were not due to disputes. The company will pay a $0.50 dividend on Jan. 23.
13 January 2026
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Visa stock tumbles 5% as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan jolts payment stocks

Visa stock tumbles 5% as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan jolts payment stocks

Visa shares fell 5.1% to $325.85 Tuesday morning after President Donald Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Mastercard dropped 5.5%, while American Express slipped 0.4%. Analysts noted the cap would need Congressional approval and warned of risks to credit access. Bank executives said the proposal could force lenders to tighten criteria and cut back on card offerings.
13 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:32 AM EST Magna International (TSX:MG) Shares Show Mixed Performance; DCF Suggests Undervaluation February 8, 2026, 12:28 AM EST. Magna International (TSX:MG) closed at CA$73.80, reflecting a 6.0% gain over 7 days but a 5.6% decline over 30 days. The stock is down 1.6% year to date, up 40.3% over one year, yet down 11.5% over five years, giving a mixed performance picture. Analysts highlight shifting auto sector dynamics affecting investor sentiment. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates Magna's intrinsic value at CA$94.25 per share, implying a
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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