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.

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.
12 January 2026
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Opendoor stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond plan — what to know before Monday

Opendoor stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond plan — what to know before Monday

Opendoor shares surged 13.2% to $7.29 Friday after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage-bond purchase plan aimed at lowering housing costs. Trading volume hit 167 million shares. The Federal Housing Finance Agency began with a $3 billion buy, as average 30-year mortgage rates fell to 6.2%. Debate resumed over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s future amid the new policy.
12 January 2026
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IREN Limited stock: what Monday looks like after a $50 swing and bitcoin back near $90,000

IREN Limited stock: what Monday looks like after a $50 swing and bitcoin back near $90,000

IREN shares closed Friday up 0.7% at $46.03 after swinging between $45.52 and nearly $50 in heavy trading. The company is building new AI data centers in Texas under a $9.7 billion deal with Microsoft, which includes strict deadlines and a 20% upfront payment. Bitcoin hovered near $90,000, keeping crypto and AI-linked stocks volatile. IREN’s next earnings report is expected around Feb. 11.
12 January 2026
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Lithium Americas (LAC) stock: U.S. critical-minerals push puts Thacker Pass back in focus next week

Lithium Americas (LAC) stock: U.S. critical-minerals push puts Thacker Pass back in focus next week

Lithium Americas shares fell 2.4% to $5.39 Friday ahead of a key U.S. meeting on reducing reliance on China for battery minerals. Nearly 9.9 million shares traded as investors watched lithium price benchmarks and awaited the company’s conference appearance later this month. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet officials Monday, but no immediate joint actions are expected.
12 January 2026
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Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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