Khadija Saeed

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

Century Communities stock jumps 11% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch before Monday

Century Communities stock jumps 11% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch before Monday

New York, January 10, 2026, 19:57 EST — Market closed. Century Communities, Inc. shares closed up 10.7% at $68.33 on Friday, their biggest daily rise in months, as housing-linked stocks rallied after President Donald Trump said he was ordering $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases aimed at lowering housing costs. U.S. markets are closed this weekend. (Reuters) The jump matters because homebuilders swing with mortgage rates, and the policy signal hit just as traders try to pin down the next leg for yields and housing demand. Even small moves in financing costs can change who qualifies, who shops, and who
Tri Pointe Homes stock jumps nearly 9% as mortgage-bond move lifts homebuilders; CPI is next

Tri Pointe Homes stock jumps nearly 9% as mortgage-bond move lifts homebuilders; CPI is next

New York, January 10, 2026, 21:10 EST — Market closed. Tri Pointe Homes shares jumped 8.68% to close at $35.42 on Friday, capping a sharp session for U.S. homebuilders as rate-sensitive stocks caught a bid ahead of the weekend. (Tri Pointe Homes) The rally followed President Donald Trump’s order for his representatives to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities — bundles of home loans sold to investors — in a bid to push mortgage rates down, Reuters reported. Redfin’s head of economics research Chen Zhao said the move could trim borrowing costs by “10 to 15 basis points,” or a
Lennar stock jumps nearly 9% on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push — what to watch next

Lennar stock jumps nearly 9% on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push — what to watch next

New York, January 10, 2026, 21:14 EST — Market closed. Lennar Corp shares closed up 8.85% on Friday at $119.25, outpacing a broader market rise and tracking sharp gains across U.S. homebuilders. D.R. Horton jumped 7.80% and PulteGroup added 7.33%. (MarketWatch) The move followed President Donald Trump’s order for $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases, a step investors read as an attempt to push borrowing costs down and pull would-be buyers back into the housing market. “Every little bit will help push mortgage yields lower,” said Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management, while warning the policy could
Louisiana-Pacific stock jumps 9% on Trump mortgage-bond plan — what to watch before Monday

Louisiana-Pacific stock jumps 9% on Trump mortgage-bond plan — what to watch before Monday

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 21:06 (EST) — Market closed Shares of Louisiana-Pacific surged roughly 9% on Friday, closing at $92.05, as buyers targeted housing-related stocks amid renewed optimism over falling mortgage rates. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, Monday will reveal if the rally can hold. (Yahoo Finance) This shift is significant for LP Building Solutions, which markets engineered wood products to homebuilders, repair, and remodeling sectors—fields closely tied to mortgage costs. When borrowing costs drop, traders typically bid up stocks across the supply chain, from builders all the way to suppliers. (MarketScreener) Trump announced plans to have
Oddity Tech stock sinks after KeyBanc slashes target — what to watch before Monday’s open

Oddity Tech stock sinks after KeyBanc slashes target — what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 21:15 EST — Market closed. Shares of Oddity Tech Ltd fell 8.0% to close at $35.42 on Friday, dipping as low as $35.32 earlier in the session. The drop came as investors digested another round of lowered forecasts from Wall Street. (ODDITY) This shift matters as we head into the new week because Oddity now acts as a key sentiment barometer for online beauty stocks: once price targets drop, the conversation rapidly pivots from growth prospects to valuation concerns. Friday’s decline hit on heavier volume than seen earlier in the week, indicating some investors chose
Kratos Defense stock (KTOS) jumps again on Valkyrie drone deal, Trump budget push and fresh target hikes

Kratos Defense stock (KTOS) jumps again on Valkyrie drone deal, Trump budget push and fresh target hikes

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 21:10 EST — Market closed. Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) ended Friday at $113.70, gaining 9.3% after fluctuating between $104.65 and $115.45. The stock has surged roughly 43% since closing on Jan. 2, with about 6 million shares changing hands Friday. (Nasdaq) The recent surge came after a defense-sector rally sparked by President Donald Trump’s proposal to boost the 2027 U.S. military budget to $1.5 trillion — well above the $901 billion set for 2026 — and his suggestion to cap dividends and buybacks unless contractors accelerate production. Lockheed Martin climbed 4.3%,
Fluence Energy (FLNC) stock jumps 9.5% — here’s what traders watch into Monday and CPI week

Fluence Energy (FLNC) stock jumps 9.5% — here’s what traders watch into Monday and CPI week

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 21:01 EST — Market closed. Fluence Energy shares jumped 9.5% on Friday to close at $23.20, after trading as high as $23.39 during the session. The stock was last at $23.30 in after-hours trade. (StockAnalysis) The outsize move put the battery-storage name in the slipstream of a broader rally that pushed the S&P 500 to a record close, as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report did little to dent expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. “Investors are getting granular and picking the winners and losers,” said Zachary Hill, head of portfolio management at
Liquidia stock jumps after $148 mln Yutrepia sales update — what to watch next week

Liquidia stock jumps after $148 mln Yutrepia sales update — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 19:48 EST — Market closed Shares of Liquidia Corp surged 12.9% on Friday, closing at $35.86 following a preliminary sales update on its pulmonary hypertension drug YUTREPIA. The company also reported positive cash flow in Q4. During the session, the stock hit a high of $38.07 and was trading about 1.5% higher in after-hours, per Yahoo Finance data. (Yahoo Finance) For Liquidia, the question remains: can YUTREPIA sustain its early momentum, or will script rates flatten as the launch matures? This week, that question gains weight as the company’s update arrives just before the J.P.
Eos Energy (EOSE) stock jumps 9% — what investors watch before Monday’s open

Eos Energy (EOSE) stock jumps 9% — what investors watch before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 20:58 EST — The market closed. Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. shares surged roughly 9% on Friday, closing at $15.28. The stock fluctuated between $14.01 and $15.49, with heavy trading volume around 23.2 million shares. Why it matters now: options traders remain locked in on sharp moves. According to data from TheFly, calls overwhelmed puts on Thursday, dragging the put/call ratio down to 0.25, while implied volatility hovered close to 96.1. (TipRanks) This setup usually hits hardest in thin-margin plays, where sentiment flips quickly. Eos remains in build-out mode, and its stock often swings more sharply
Meritage Homes stock jumps 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch next week

Meritage Homes stock jumps 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 20:50 EST — The market has closed. Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE: MTH) surged 10.4% on Friday, closing at $75.45. The rate-sensitive homebuilder made a notable move heading into the weekend. The stock surged alongside other housing-related names following U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds—a move investors see as an effort to lower mortgage rates. Jefferies noted that rates probably need to drop from around 6.2% to the mid- to high-5% range to attract more buyers. (Reuters) Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte confirmed that Fannie Mae and Freddie
Bloom Energy stock jumps again after $2.65 billion AEP fuel-cell deal; what investors watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps again after $2.65 billion AEP fuel-cell deal; what investors watch next

New York, January 10, 2026, 20:43 (ET) — The market has closed. Shares of Bloom Energy Corporation jumped 10.0% on Friday, closing at $134.07. This surge continues a strong streak that has drawn renewed attention to the fuel-cell maker ahead of Monday’s trading. After-hours trading saw the stock hold steady. (Yahoo Finance) This move stands out since the rally isn’t triggered by a quarterly report or updated guidance. Instead, it’s fueled by indications that major power buyers are ready to commit to long-term contracts for on-site generation, as data centers and other heavy consumers rush to lock in supply. For
Olema Pharmaceuticals stock jumps 10% into JPM conference week: what OLMA traders are watching next

Olema Pharmaceuticals stock jumps 10% into JPM conference week: what OLMA traders are watching next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 20:48 ET — Market closed Shares of Olema Pharmaceuticals Inc (OLMA.O) jumped nearly 10% on Friday, closing at $28.08 and extending the biotech’s strong rally. The clinical-stage breast cancer drugmaker has been on a notable upswing recently. This move is crucial as next week marks a pivotal period for small and mid-cap biotech firms. Executives will scatter around San Francisco for the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, while investors demand solid timelines instead of lofty promises. Olema’s CEO Sean P. Bohen will speak on Jan. 13 at 11:15 a.m. PT (2:15 p.m. ET). The company

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LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed. London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares ended Friday at 7,502 pence, down about 1.1% on the day, with London markets shut for the weekend and set to reopen on Monday. (MarketWatch) The stock has been caught in a wider repricing of software, data and analytics names as investors question which business models benefit from the next wave of AI — and which get squeezed. “It’s a de-risking trade,” Andrew Wells, chief investment officer at SanJac Alpha, said, as he argued the AI build-out had become “too pricey.” (Reuters) LSEG also
GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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