Today: 7 February 2026
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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Cipher Mining stock jumps 11% as AI data-center deal fever lifts bitcoin miners — CIFR in focus

Cipher Mining stock jumps 11% as AI data-center deal fever lifts bitcoin miners — CIFR in focus

Cipher Mining shares rose 11.4% to $19.52 in midday trading Friday, with volume topping 26 million, as crypto miners rallied. Riot Platforms signed a 10-year, 25-megawatt data-center lease with AMD, fueling interest in AI hosting. Bitcoin fell 1.8% to about $94,824 after U.S. lawmakers postponed a crypto market-structure markup.
16 January 2026
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FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

Figure Technology Solutions shares rose 13.6% to $73.82 by midday Friday after the company launched its OPEN blockchain network for public equities. Mizuho and Piper Sandler both raised their price targets, citing strong fintech tailwinds and early operating data showing $2.7 billion in Q4 loan marketplace volume.
16 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD Texas data-center lease that could reach $1 billion

Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD Texas data-center lease that could reach $1 billion

Riot Platforms shares jumped 12.6% to $18.65 after announcing a 10-year data-center lease with AMD and the $96 million purchase of 200 acres in Texas. The AMD contract starts with 25 MW of power and could expand to 200 MW, with projected revenue of $311 million over the first decade. Riot funded the land deal by selling about 1,080 bitcoin. Bitcoin fell 2% to $94,771.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.4% to $115.85 Friday after the company won a prime contract slot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. The award lets AST compete for future task orders but does not guarantee work. Investors are watching for the timing of actual government-funded projects. The SHIELD contract list was made public Jan. 15.
16 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps on Morgan Stanley upgrade as KeyBanc warns the rally may be “priced in”

Rocket Lab stock jumps on Morgan Stanley upgrade as KeyBanc warns the rally may be “priced in”

Morgan Stanley upgraded Rocket Lab to “overweight” and raised its price target from $67 to $105, sending shares up 6% to $96 on Friday. KeyBanc downgraded the stock to “sector weight,” citing valuation concerns and uncertainty over the Neutron rocket’s launch timeline. Investors are watching Neutron’s inaugural flight as Rocket Lab’s market cap hit $48 billion.
16 January 2026
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Argan stock jumps nearly 14% as insiders’ filings land and dividend dates loom

Argan stock jumps nearly 14% as insiders’ filings land and dividend dates loom

Argan shares rose nearly 14% to $375.35 in late morning trading Friday, rebounding from an early low of $330.34. SEC filings showed director William F. Leimkuhler sold over $2 million in stock this week, while director Cynthia A. Flanders exercised 26,079 options. A Rule 144 filing disclosed a planned sale of up to 19,000 shares around Jan. 20. Investors are also watching a Jan. 22 dividend record date.
16 January 2026
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Bank of America stock today: BAC steadies after earnings beat — the Fed is the next test

Bank of America stock today: BAC steadies after earnings beat — the Fed is the next test

Bank of America shares rose 0.2% to $52.71 in late morning trading Friday after beating fourth-quarter profit estimates. Net income reached $7.6 billion on $28.4 billion revenue, with net interest income up 10% to $15.8 billion. Investors focused on the bank’s net interest income outlook and the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting.
16 January 2026
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Plug Power stock rises today as a critical share vote looms — what traders watch next

Plug Power stock rises today as a critical share vote looms — what traders watch next

Plug Power shares rose 2.4% to $2.32 Friday morning, with trading volume at 10.4 million. The company will hold a special shareholder meeting Jan. 29 to vote on doubling authorized shares to 3 billion; failure could trigger a reverse stock split. CEO Andy Marsh urged approval, citing financial flexibility, but warned turnout and voting hurdles could block the proposal. The stock remains down 51% from its October high.
16 January 2026
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Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy

Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy

Archer Aviation shares rose about 4% to $9.21 on Friday amid a surge in unusual call options activity and a reiterated Buy rating from Needham with a $10 target. Joby Aviation and Vertical Aerospace also posted gains. Archer’s “Midnight” eVTOL awaits further FAA approvals before commercial flights. The company’s next earnings report is expected around Feb. 26, according to MarketBeat.
16 January 2026
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TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares rose 0.3% to $342.50 Friday after a 4.4% surge Thursday, driven by strong Q4 earnings and a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal cutting chip tariffs. The company reported NT$505.74 billion in Q4 net income and expects up to $35.8 billion in Q1 revenue. TSMC pledged $100 billion U.S. investment for 2025 under the agreement. January sales figures are due Feb. 10.
16 January 2026
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Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps on ‘dirt cheap’ valuation buzz even as margin fears linger

Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps on ‘dirt cheap’ valuation buzz even as margin fears linger

Super Micro Computer shares rose about 6% in early trading Friday after bullish analyst notes, despite ongoing concerns over margins and execution. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a sell rating and a $26 target, while Mizuho cut its target to $31. Recent reports cite strong AI server demand but warn of margin pressures and negative free cash flow. Retail investor interest is rising, with YouTube commentary drawing tens of thousands of views.
16 January 2026
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Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Commonwealth Bank of Australia raised fixed home loan rates by up to 0.70 percentage points, with its three-year fixed rate now at 6.04%. Macquarie Bank also increased fixed rates, while NAB currently offers the lowest big-four fixed rate at 5.39%. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets Feb. 2–3, following a key inflation report due Jan. 28. The RBA cash rate remains at 3.6%.
16 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock jumps with uranium names as Phoenix approvals come into focus

Denison Mines stock jumps with uranium names as Phoenix approvals come into focus

Denison Mines shares rose about 4.1% to $3.70 Friday morning, trading as high as $3.80, as uranium stocks advanced. Cameco gained 3.8% and Uranium Energy jumped 4.6%. Investors are watching for final approvals on Denison’s Phoenix uranium mine in Canada, which could start construction this year. Around 7.3 million Denison shares changed hands by mid-morning.
16 January 2026
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American Airlines stock slides as United rivalry at O’Hare sharpens — what to watch next

American Airlines stock slides as United rivalry at O’Hare sharpens — what to watch next

American Airlines shares fell 1.1% to $15.55 Friday morning, trailing rivals as investors watched a growing battle with United at Chicago O’Hare. United plans nearly 650 daily flights from the airport this summer, while American is adding about 100 peak-day flights. Gate access and pricing power remain in focus ahead of American’s Jan. 27 earnings report. Delta and Southwest shares were little changed.
16 January 2026
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Why ImmunityBio stock is surging today: ANKTIVA sales jump and a key bladder-cancer trial nears the finish line

Why ImmunityBio stock is surging today: ANKTIVA sales jump and a key bladder-cancer trial nears the finish line

ImmunityBio shares jumped 16.5% to $4.60 Friday after the company reported $113 million in preliminary 2025 net product revenue from ANKTIVA and disclosed accelerated approvals in Saudi Arabia for lung and bladder cancer uses. Trading volume topped 56 million shares. Enrollment in the company’s pivotal bladder-cancer trial surpassed 85%, with FDA filing planned by late 2026.
16 January 2026
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Vale (VALE) stock slips as iron ore cools — here’s what traders are watching next

Vale (VALE) stock slips as iron ore cools — here’s what traders are watching next

Vale SA’s U.S. shares fell 0.7% to $14.57 Friday morning after opening at $14.49. Iron-ore futures dropped overnight in China and Singapore as buyers stayed cautious. Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills to Vale Base Metals’ copper sites in Brazil. Investors are watching Vale ahead of its Q4 production report on Jan. 27 and financial results on Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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