Khadija Saeed, Author at TechStock²

NuScale Power stock jumps on BofA upgrade as Meta nuclear deals set up the week ahead

NuScale Power shares rose 4.3% to $20.51 Friday after Bank of America upgraded the stock, citing policy momentum but trimming its price target. The move followed Meta’s nuclear energy deals and came amid heavy trading. Analyst Dimple Gosai flagged cash needs and contract uncertainty as risks. NuScale will present at two investor conferences next week.

11 January 2026

NYSE:SMR·Stock Market

Archer Aviation stock (ACHR) set for Monday test after Nvidia IGX Thor air-taxi AI plan

Archer Aviation shares closed up 1.2% at $8.81 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI systems for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft at CES. The company also confirmed it acquired Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles for $126 million to serve as a hub. CEO Adam Goldstein received 131,300 deferred restricted stock units tied to 2024 performance. Archer cautioned that its Nvidia partnership remains conditional.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:ACHR

BigBear.ai stock in focus after Patriots-Kraft deal as note conversion deadline nears

BigBear.ai shares closed at $6.20 Friday, up 0.6% after announcing a supply-chain transparency deal with the Kraft Group and New England Patriots. The stock swung between $6.15 and $6.50. Investors await a Jan. 16 redemption of 2029 convertible notes and a Jan. 22 stockholder meeting.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:BBAI·Stock Market·Technology

Opendoor stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage bond plan; what investors watch next

Opendoor shares surged 13.2% to $7.29 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases to lower borrowing costs. Trading volume hit 167 million shares. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will handle the bond buys, with $3 billion already underway. Investors await next week’s U.S. inflation data and updates on bond purchase speeds.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:OPEN·Real Estate·Stock Market

Rocket Companies stock (RKT) jumps on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond move — what to watch next

Rocket Companies shares jumped 9.6% to $23.29 Friday after the Trump administration announced $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities purchases tied to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The move triggered a rally in housing stocks as investors bet on lower mortgage rates. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the buying will match the Fed’s runoff pace, starting with a $3 billion tranche.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:RKT·Real Estate·Stock Market

Applied Digital (APLD) stock surges 18% as hyperscaler talks and $2.35B notes deal take focus

Applied Digital shares surged 18% to $37.68 Friday after reporting fiscal Q2 revenue of $126.6 million, beating estimates by nearly 44%. Trading volume reached 86.4 million shares. The company completed a $2.35 billion private placement and plans to spin off its cloud division in a merger with EKSO Bionics. B. Riley raised its price target to $53.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:APLD·Stock Market·Technology

Ford stock pulls back from rally as ‘eyes-off’ driving plan and Piper upgrade hit tape

Ford shares fell 1.4% to $14.20 Friday, reversing part of Thursday’s 3.6% rally after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $16. Ford announced plans to launch a Level 3 “eyes-off” driver-assist system in 2028, starting with a midsize electric truck. Investors are watching U.S. inflation data due next week and Ford’s earnings report on Feb. 10.

11 January 2026

Autonomous Vehicles·NYSE:F·Stock Market

Ondas Holdings stock in focus after $1 billion premium stock-and-warrant sale

Ondas Holdings shares fell 2.3% to $13.69 Friday after announcing a $1 billion stock-and-warrant offering priced at a 17.5% premium to the Jan. 8 close. The deal, set to close around Jan. 12, includes 19 million shares and pre-funded warrants for up to 41.79 million shares. Ondas plans to use proceeds for acquisitions and growth. Traders await the U.S. CPI release Jan. 13 and investor events starting Jan. 14.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:ONDS·Stock Market

Rubrik stock slips again after CFO sale filing — what to watch before Monday’s open

Rubrik shares fell 1.6% to $70.56 Friday, extending Thursday’s 6.8% drop. SEC filings show CFO Kiran Kumar Choudary sold 3,500 shares this week under a pre-set plan. The stock now trades below key moving averages. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and Rubrik’s earnings, expected in March.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:RBRK·Stock Market

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals stock doubles as NBY volatility flares again — what to watch next

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals shares jumped 103% to $19.16 at Friday’s close, with over 10 million shares traded. The move follows disclosures of major asset sales and a board plan to dissolve the company. Shares last traded near $20.50 after hours. Markets reopen Monday, with investors watching for new disclosures and volume shifts.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:NBY·Pharmaceuticals

Plug Power stock (PLUG) slides after TD Cowen downgrade as Walmart deal and dilution vote near

Plug Power shares fell 5.8% to $2.19 Friday after TD Cowen downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $2, citing weak demand. An SEC filing showed Walmart ended a 2017 deal and surrendered a warrant, easing dilution risk for 42.2 million shares. Investors now await a Jan. 29 vote on doubling authorized shares.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:PLUG·Stock Market

Joby Aviation stock (JOBY) in focus after Ohio factory deal as CPI looms

Joby Aviation shares rose 0.9% to $15.39 Friday after the company announced a $61.5 million deal to buy a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing facility near Dayton, Ohio. Trading volume topped 34 million as investors watched for updates on production scaling and awaited Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data and Joby’s upcoming earnings report.

11 January 2026

NYSE:JOBY·Stock Market

Zeta Global stock ends week near a 52-week high as filings flag stake trim, planned sales

Zeta Global shares rose 3.2% Friday to close at $24.40, capping a 23% weekly gain after announcing a partnership with OpenAI. A new Schedule 13G/A showed Jeffrey L. Feinberg held a 0.52% stake as of Dec. 31. Two Rule 144 filings signaled possible trust sales totaling over 330,000 shares next week. Trading volume hit 10.9 million, with shares reaching a 52-week high.

11 January 2026

NYSE:ZETA·Stock Market

Comcast stock in focus: CMCSA ends week higher as Jan. 29 earnings loom

Comcast shares rose 0.6% to $28.37 Friday after spinning off its cable TV networks into Versant Media Group, now trading as VSNT. NBCUniversal said all ad slots for the 2026 Winter Olympics are sold out. The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,966.28. Investors await U.S. inflation data Tuesday and Comcast’s earnings Jan. 29.

11 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:CMCSA·NASDAQ:VSNT

Why Alcoa stock bounced after a JPMorgan downgrade as U.S. aluminium premiums hit records

Alcoa shares closed up 4.2% at $63.67 Friday, rebounding after a JPMorgan downgrade that cited valuation and supply risks. U.S. aluminium premiums hit a record 96 cents a pound this week, fueled by tariffs and low inventories. The market awaits Alcoa’s quarterly results later this month.

11 January 2026

NYSE:AA·Stock Market

AXT stock slides on China export permit delays hitting Q4 outlook — key dates ahead

AXT shares fell 11% to $22.99 after the company cut its Q4 revenue forecast to $22.5–$23.5 million, citing delays in Chinese export permits for indium phosphide substrates. Trading volume surged to 18.2 million shares. The revised outlook missed analyst expectations and sent the stock swinging between $21.31 and $26.27 during the session.

11 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AXTI·Stock Market

Amprius stock extends two-day rally after CES award buzz; what AMPX traders watch next

Amprius shares closed up 2.6% at $9.48 Friday, then rose another 2.1% after hours following news of a CES Innovation Award and new drone customers. The company recently named Tom Stepien as CEO, replacing founder Kang Sun. Nokia confirmed it selected Amprius batteries for its drone systems. Next earnings date remains unannounced.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:AMPX·Stock Market

Capital One stock faces fresh spotlight after Trump backs 10% credit card rate cap

Capital One shares fell 2.53% to $249.20 Friday after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting Jan. 20. The stock opened at $256.00 and hit a low of $249.09. Investors await the U.S. CPI report Jan. 13 and Capital One’s earnings Jan. 22. Banking groups warned the cap could reduce credit availability.

11 January 2026

NYSE:COF·Stock Market

Corning stock slides into the weekend as CPI and Jan. 28 earnings loom

Corning shares closed at $85.23 on Friday, down 0.12% after a 3% drop the previous day. Investors await the Jan. 28 earnings call for updates on optical-communications demand. The stock traded 6.1 million shares, ranging from $85.02 to $86.65. U.S. CPI data on Jan. 13 is expected to influence rate-cut bets and stock valuations.

11 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:GLW·Stock Market

Affirm (AFRM) stock steadies near $82 as CPI and the Fed crowd next week’s calendar

Affirm Holdings shares closed Friday up 0.2% at $81.80, trading between $79.83 and $82.99. The company remains about 18% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting for signals on rates. Affirm’s earnings are expected in early February.

11 January 2026

Federal Reserve·Inflation·NASDAQ:AFRM·Stock Market

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PepsiCo stock closes near $170 as Wall Street weighs snack price cuts, buyback and the week ahead

7 February 2026

PepsiCo shares closed up 1.8% at $170.49 Friday, capping a nearly 10% gain for the week. The company announced U.S. snack price cuts of up to 15%, a new $10 billion buyback, and raised its annual dividend to $5.92 per share. Analysts raised price targets following the moves. Coca-Cola reports earnings next week.

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

7 February 2026

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

7 February 2026

International Holding Company PJSC warned investors of phishing scams using its name and logo, according to an ADX disclosure. IHC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, trading in a narrow range with 237,109 shares changing hands. UAE equities ended the week slightly higher as traders watched Iran-U.S. talks and oil prices.

McDonald’s stock nears a 52-week high heading into earnings week: what to watch next

7 February 2026

McDonald’s shares closed up 1.1% at $327.16, near a 52-week high, ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings report. Analysts expect Q4 EPS of $3.04, with Mizuho raising its price target to $325 but keeping a neutral rating. Trading volume was below average. Investors await guidance and the U.S. January CPI data on Feb. 13.

Khadija Saeed

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