Today: 7 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

New York, January 9, 2026, 10:01 — Regular session Meta Platforms shares were up 0.1% on Friday after the Facebook owner announced nuclear power agreements aimed at locking in electricity for its growing AI data centers. Vistra climbed 14.6% and reactor developer Oklo gained 15.8%, while the Nasdaq 100-tracking Invesco QQQ ETF edged up 0.3%.
9 January 2026
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Amazon stock dips as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, with $25 insured pricing

Amazon stock dips as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, with $25 insured pricing

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 09:35 EST — Regular session Amazon Pharmacy said it now offers Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill through insurance plans and a cash-pay option, widening its push into prescription drugs as demand for weight-loss treatments spreads beyond injections. Eligible customers with commercial insurance may pay as little as $25 for a one-month supply, while customers without insurance can buy the pill starting at $149 per month; U.S. regulators approved the 25-milligram semaglutide pill in December, the company said. Amazon.com shares were down 0.7% at $244.58 in early New York trade.
9 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slips after weak jobs report; Jan. 28 earnings date sharpens focus

Microsoft stock slips after weak jobs report; Jan. 28 earnings date sharpens focus

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 09:41 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp. shares fell about 1.1% to $478.11 in early New York trading on Friday, after dipping to $475.01, as investors weighed fresh U.S. labor data and stayed cautious on megacap tech. The S&P 500 proxy SPY was little changed, while QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, slipped about 0.6%.
9 January 2026
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Carvana stock slips, but Morgan Stanley lifts bull case to $750 — what traders watch next

Carvana stock slips, but Morgan Stanley lifts bull case to $750 — what traders watch next

New York, January 8, 2026, 21:30 — Market closed Morgan Stanley analyst Andrew Percoco maintained an Overweight rating and a $450 price target on Carvana and raised his bull-case scenario to $750, TheFly reported Thursday, citing the company’s dealership purchases as a sign it is “readily expanding” beyond used cars. Shares of Carvana fell 1.8% to $442.58 after trading between $433.30 and $457.22; the stock is up about 11% so far in 2026 but about 9% below its 52-week high of $485.33.
9 January 2026
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Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 21:19 — Markets closed for the day. Trading ended with all major indexes settled. Qualcomm shares closed Thursday 0.9% higher at $181.87 after Volkswagen announced it had signed a letter of intent naming Qualcomm as the main technology supplier for its next software platform. The stock fluctuated between $176.51 and $184.29 during the session. Reuters
9 January 2026
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Constellation Energy Corporation stock slides after Calpine deal closes — here’s what investors watch next

Constellation Energy Corporation stock slides after Calpine deal closes — here’s what investors watch next

New York, January 8, 2026, 21:09 EST — Market closed Constellation Energy Corp shares dropped 4.8% to $322.54 on Thursday following the completion of its acquisition of privately held Calpine from Energy Capital Partners. The deal increases the combined generation capacity to 55 gigawatts, making Constellation the largest electricity producer in the United States, the company said. Constellation
9 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rises as lawmakers summon insurers; UNH earnings date now in focus

UnitedHealth stock rises as lawmakers summon insurers; UNH earnings date now in focus

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 20:57 — Market closed U.S. House lawmakers have called on UnitedHealth Group Incorporated and four other major insurers to testify on coverage affordability later this month, signaling growing Washington scrutiny. UnitedHealth shares rose 1.5% to close at $346.85 on Thursday. The House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee extended invitations to UnitedHealth, CVS Health, Cigna, Elevance and Ascendia for testimony on Jan. 22. Reuters
9 January 2026
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Dell stock slips after blunt CES AI-PC message; payrolls and Feb. earnings loom

Dell stock slips after blunt CES AI-PC message; payrolls and Feb. earnings loom

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 20:54 EST — Market closed Dell Technologies Inc shares dropped 1.3% to $118.50 on Thursday. Earlier, they slipped as much as 4.4% before clawing back some ground. Trading volume hit around 11.5 million shares, while the stock’s low of $114.79 left the $115 mark under the microscope heading into Friday.
9 January 2026
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Nebius stock (NBIS) ends higher as Nvidia Rubin rollout news sinks in

Nebius stock (NBIS) ends higher as Nvidia Rubin rollout news sinks in

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 21:04 EST — Market closed Nebius Group N.V. shares climbed 1.1% on Thursday, closing at $97.30. The move extended a volatile week for the AI cloud company, which announced it will be one of the first Nvidia Cloud Partners to roll out Nvidia’s Vera Rubin NVL72 platform. The stock swung between $96.06 and $102.49, with roughly 13.0 million shares changing hands.
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Stock Market Today

  • Some Employers Roll Out New Benefits for Workers With Caregiving Duties
    July 7, 2026, 9:06 AM EDT. American workplaces are wrestling with how to help employees who care for aging relatives. With more staff in this position, a number of companies are testing new perks like flexible hours, caregiver leave and other programs aimed at support. The changes are meant to help with retention and productivity as eldercare becomes part of employees' work lives. Companies are responding to shifting demographics and workplace culture by trying to address these demands.
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