Today: 7 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.

Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

Snap Inc. shares fell 2.3% Friday to $8.21, marking a third straight decline and leaving the stock near the bottom of its 52-week range. CEO Evan Spiegel sold over 1.2 million shares on Jan. 5 under a pre-arranged plan, according to a recent filing. The broader Nasdaq rose 0.81% the same day. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data and Snap’s next earnings report, expected in early February.
12 January 2026
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UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM Holdings shares jumped 13.7% to $5.36 Friday on heavy volume, as investors reacted to news of a $200 billion federal mortgage bond-buying plan. The move comes ahead of Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index report, seen as a key signal for mortgage rates. Rocket Companies shares also rose 9.6%. Some Fed officials and analysts questioned whether bond buying alone will lower rates or boost housing activity.
12 January 2026
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Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

Apple shares closed Friday up 0.1% at $259.37, ending a rare losing streak. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $330, citing strong iPhone demand. Investors are focused on Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on iPhone sales and “Apple Intelligence.” Rising memory costs and supplier moves add pressure ahead of the report.
12 January 2026
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Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

Compass shares rose 4.7% to $12.84 after closing an all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate, forming Compass International Holdings. The company issued $1 billion in convertible notes to help pay down Anywhere’s debt. The merger exchange ratio was set at 1.436 Compass shares for each Anywhere share. Brands like Coldwell Banker and CENTURY 21 will remain independent under a shared tech platform.
12 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock set for Monday test after BofA upgrade keeps SMR trade alive

NuScale Power stock set for Monday test after BofA upgrade keeps SMR trade alive

NuScale Power shares closed at $20.51 Friday, up 4.3% amid sector gains and volatility. Bank of America upgraded the stock to Neutral but cut its price target to $28, citing a “screening year” ahead. Meta Platforms signed 20-year nuclear power deals, boosting investor sentiment across the sector. NuScale continues to seek permits and customers for its small modular reactor projects.
12 January 2026
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American Airlines stock gets a fresh upgrade — what AAL investors watch as airline earnings kick off

American Airlines stock gets a fresh upgrade — what AAL investors watch as airline earnings kick off

American Airlines shares rose 1.7% to $15.99 Friday after Susquehanna upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $20, citing new revenue strategies and an improved outlook. The move comes as U.S. airline earnings season begins, with Delta reporting Jan. 13. American also announced new First Class barbecue meals and free Wi-Fi for loyalty members. Rising fuel costs remain a concern for the sector.
12 January 2026
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Archer Aviation stock (ACHR) in focus: what traders watch before Monday’s open

Archer Aviation stock (ACHR) in focus: what traders watch before Monday’s open

Archer Aviation shares closed at $8.81 Friday, up 1.2% on volume of 60.2 million, and 8.4% higher for the week. CEO Adam Goldstein received 131,300 deferred restricted stock units, set to settle in 2029, according to a Form 4 filing. Archer announced plans to develop aviation AI systems with Nvidia’s IGX Thor platform. The company is expected to report quarterly results around Feb. 26.
12 January 2026
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Ford stock slips Friday — the two catalysts that could move it next

Ford stock slips Friday — the two catalysts that could move it next

Ford Motor Co. shares closed down 1.4% at $14.20 Friday, retreating after a 4.7% jump Thursday on a Piper Sandler upgrade. The stock remains near recent highs as investors weigh shifts in EV spending and new software features. U.S. CPI data is due Tuesday, and Ford reports earnings Feb. 10. At CES, Ford announced plans for a Level 3 driver-assist system by 2028.
12 January 2026
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Applied Digital stock jumped 18% Friday — what could move APLD next week

Applied Digital stock jumped 18% Friday — what could move APLD next week

Applied Digital shares jumped 18% to close at $37.68 Friday, trading nearly 86 million shares. The surge followed updates on leases, financing, and AI data center construction, with total leased capacity now at 600 megawatts. The company reported $126.6 million in quarterly revenue but posted a $31.2 million net loss. Investors await news on new contracts and construction milestones next week.
12 January 2026
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock: what to know before Monday after $1 billion share-and-warrant deal

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock: what to know before Monday after $1 billion share-and-warrant deal

Ondas Holdings shares fell 2.3% to $13.69 Friday after announcing a $1 billion stock-and-warrant deal priced at $16.45 per unit. The offering could add over 180 million shares and warrants to the float, raising dilution concerns ahead of a planned January 12 closing. CEO Eric Brock is set to address investors January 14 and 16. Ondas also disclosed Sentry CS’s $11.3 million sales and $13.5 million loss for 2024.
12 January 2026
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Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies shares jumped 9.65% to $23.29 Friday after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage-bond purchase plan. UWM Holdings rose 14%. The Federal Housing Finance Agency confirmed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would handle the buying but gave no further details. Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report for clues on rates and housing market direction.
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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