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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

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper deal talk swirls and brokers lift targets

Freeport-McMoRan shares rose 4.26% to close at $56.53 Friday, just below their 52-week high, after JPMorgan and Scotiabank raised price targets to $68 and $63, respectively. Trading ranged from $54.57 to $56.71 amid rumors of new mining deals and copper market optimism. Investors await U.S. CPI data Jan. 13 and Freeport’s earnings call Jan. 22.

11 January 2026

Mining Industry·NYSE:FCX·Stock Market

C3.ai stock closes higher as Wall Street eyes Feb earnings test for AI software names

C3.ai shares rose 1.37% to $14.02 Friday, extending gains but staying 61% below last year’s high. Trading volume lagged the 50-day average. Investors are watching for the December CPI report on Jan. 13 and C3.ai’s next earnings, expected Feb. 25. The company last reported $75.1 million in quarterly revenue and $675 million in cash.

11 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:AI·Stock Market

3M stock flat near $165 as CPI, Jan. 20 earnings call line up for MMM

3M shares closed flat at $165.24 on Friday, trailing a broader U.S. market rally. Investors await U.S. CPI data on Jan. 13 and 3M’s quarterly earnings on Jan. 20. The stock trades about 5% below its 52-week high, with legal risks and 2026 guidance in focus.

11 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Inflation·NYSE:MMM·Stock Market

Intuit stock slips after Wells Fargo downgrade as IRS sets Jan. 26 start for tax season

Intuit shares fell 0.9% to $646.90 Friday after a Wells Fargo downgrade and price target cut. CEO Sasan Goodarzi disclosed selling 41,000 shares at about $650 each. The IRS said the 2026 tax filing season will start Jan. 26, a key date for TurboTax. Intuit’s ex-dividend date for its $1.20 payout was Friday.

10 January 2026

NASDAQ:INTU·Stock Market

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BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026

London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Market closed. BAE Systems plc (BAES.L) shares last closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with about 5.6 million shares traded. The London Stock Exchange is shut on Sunday and the stock will reopen on Monday. (Investing.com) That next session lands with BAE’s full-year results due on Feb. 18, a date investors treat as the next real price setter. Traders are watching for guidance on 2026 sales and cash flow, and how much cash the group plans to send back to shareholders. (investors.baesystems.com) BAE has also put a new idea on the

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026

Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026

Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.

Khadija Saeed

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