Today: 8 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.

Merck stock starts 2026 higher as Cidara tender-offer deadline hits next week

Merck stock starts 2026 higher as Cidara tender-offer deadline hits next week

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 15:08 ET — Market closed Merck & Co. shares ended Friday up about 1.2% at $106.45. Nasdaq said the cash tender offer for Cidara Therapeutics is scheduled to expire one minute after 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 6, with the merger tentatively slated to close before the market opens Jan. 7. The exchange said Cidara shares would be halted after the after-hours session on Jan. 6 and suspended Jan. 8 if the deal closes as planned. NASDAQ Trader
Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 15:01 ET — Market closed U.S. President Donald Trump said American oil companies were prepared to invest billions of dollars to restore Venezuela’s oil production after Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed by U.S. forces, putting Chevron’s Venezuela footprint back on traders’ screens ahead of Monday’s open. Chevron said it was focused on employee safety and the integrity of its assets, and said it continued to operate in compliance with relevant laws and regulations; Trump said a U.S. embargo on Venezuelan oil remained in effect. Reuters
Verizon stock today: VZ slips on California settlement headlines — what investors watch next

Verizon stock today: VZ slips on California settlement headlines — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 14:31 ET — Market closed Verizon Communications Inc shares closed down 0.52% at $40.52 in the last session on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.19% gain as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose to about 4.19%. The move came as California prosecutors said Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, would pay $7.7 million to settle allegations tied to hazardous materials compliance at cell tower sites; shares were up 0.17% in after-hours trading. Investing
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Stock Market Today

  • Hudbay Minerals (HBM) lands on CAN SLIM screen for earnings, momentum
    July 8, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT. Hudbay Minerals Inc (NYSE:HBM) checked off the CAN SLIM growth stock criteria, which look for strong recent earnings, high relative price strength, and company fundamentals. The miner's latest numbers showed strong earnings growth and above-market strength, both CAN SLIM factors. The method points to stocks with steady price gains by looking at recent and annual results plus momentum. Hudbay showed up as a name that fits the rules for growth investors using this screen.
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