Today: 8 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.

Lam Research stock pops before the open as analysts turn bullish ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock pops before the open as analysts turn bullish ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares rose 6.5% to $222.38 in premarket trading Thursday after new analyst coverage and price target hikes from Stifel and RBC Capital. Stifel cited over 40% growth in Lam’s 2025 system sales and raised its price target to $250, while RBC set a $260 target. Lam had dropped 2.6% Wednesday on heavy volume. Investors await Lam’s late January earnings for signs of broader demand.
15 January 2026
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Bank of America stock drops before the bell after earnings beat — what moves BAC next

Bank of America stock drops before the bell after earnings beat — what moves BAC next

Bank of America shares fell 3.7% to $52.48 in early premarket trading Thursday, despite beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts. The bank reported net income of $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share, and projected 2026 net interest income growth of 5% to 7%. Investors remain cautious amid policy risks tied to a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates.
15 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials shares rose 6.6% to $321.69 in premarket trading Thursday, rebounding from a nearly 1% drop Wednesday. The jump followed Taiwan Semiconductor’s strong profit and higher spending plans, along with new “Outperform” and “Buy” ratings from RBC Capital and Stifel. Lam Research and KLA also gained premarket. Applied Materials reports quarterly results Feb. 12.
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Twilio stock steadies in premarket after 5% drop as tech nerves linger

Twilio stock steadies in premarket after 5% drop as tech nerves linger

Twilio shares rose 1.7% to $124.92 in premarket trading Thursday after dropping 5.2% the previous day. The move followed a broader tech selloff Wednesday, with the Nasdaq down 1% as investors shifted to defensive sectors. Traders watched for major bank earnings and updates on U.S.-China chip restrictions. China reportedly drafted new rules on advanced AI chip purchases, but details remained unconfirmed.
15 January 2026
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Rivian stock slips in premarket after UBS turns bearish — what could move RIVN next

Rivian stock slips in premarket after UBS turns bearish — what could move RIVN next

Rivian shares dipped 0.2% to $17.47 premarket Thursday after falling 7.2% Wednesday, following UBS and Wolfe Research downgrades to Sell. Analysts cited concerns over the upcoming R2 launch and slowing deliveries, with Rivian’s 2025 output down 18% to 42,247 vehicles. Options trading spiked, and the company recalled nearly 20,000 vehicles over a safety issue linked to one minor injury.
15 January 2026
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MongoDB stock bounces in premarket after 6% slide; traders eye MongoDB.local and earnings clock

MongoDB stock bounces in premarket after 6% slide; traders eye MongoDB.local and earnings clock

MongoDB shares rose 1.3% to $392.09 in premarket trading Thursday after falling 5.9% the previous day. The stock has dropped about 12% since Jan. 7 amid a broader tech selloff. Investors are watching the MongoDB.local event in San Francisco for updates that could influence sentiment. Barclays recently raised its price target to $480, citing stable IT spending.
15 January 2026
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ROLR stock: High Roller holds premarket after 437% surge on Crypto.com prediction-markets plan

ROLR stock: High Roller holds premarket after 437% surge on Crypto.com prediction-markets plan

High Roller Technologies shares closed up 436.65% at $18.89 Wednesday after announcing a binding letter of intent with Crypto.com’s U.S. derivatives unit for an exclusive prediction markets partnership. A new SEC filing showed a $1 million exempt equity sale to a single investor. Early Thursday, shares were indicated near $18.89 in premarket trading. The partnership targets a Q1 2026 launch, pending final agreements.
15 January 2026
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TSMC stock slips before U.S. open after record profit; big capex plan back in focus

TSMC stock slips before U.S. open after record profit; big capex plan back in focus

TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.2% in premarket trading Thursday after the company reported record fourth-quarter profit and a 20.5% revenue jump. Investors weighed a higher 2026 capital budget of up to $56 billion against margin targets and AI demand. CEO C.C. Wei expressed caution about the AI surge. ASML shares hit a record high in Europe as the sector reacted to TSMC’s results.
15 January 2026
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Aldi pay rise 2026: UK staff get March bump and longer maternity pay, Ireland hits €15.40 living wage

Aldi pay rise 2026: UK staff get March bump and longer maternity pay, Ireland hits €15.40 living wage

Aldi UK will raise its starting hourly wage to £13.35 from March 1 and extend full-pay maternity leave to 26 weeks. Aldi Ireland will boost hourly pay by 2% from February 1, setting a new minimum of €15.40. The UK pay hike affects tens of thousands of workers and follows a £36 million investment in pay and benefits. The moves come ahead of the UK minimum wage increase in April.
15 January 2026
UK GDP Beats Forecasts: November Growth Hits 0.3% as Car Output Rebounds

UK GDP Beats Forecasts: November Growth Hits 0.3% as Car Output Rebounds

UK GDP rose 0.3% in November, rebounding from a 0.1% drop in October, driven by a surge in car manufacturing and gains in services, official data showed Thursday. The three-month growth rate edged up 0.1%. Construction fell 1.3% in November. Sterling briefly jumped as investors weighed the surprise increase against Bank of England rate cut expectations.
15 January 2026
Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

Britain’s data watchdog is investigating Lloyds after the bank used aggregated staff banking data in pay talks, The Guardian reported. Lloyds shares rose 0.8% to near a 52-week high. Barclays and NatWest disclosed new share buybacks, with Barclays repurchasing 3.5 million shares and NatWest buying back 842,406 shares on January 14. UK bank stocks have surged more than 80% over the past year.
15 January 2026
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IAG stock edges up as Vueling lays out €5 billion Boeing 737 MAX shift and 2035 growth push

IAG stock edges up as Vueling lays out €5 billion Boeing 737 MAX shift and 2035 growth push

IAG shares rose about 0.5% to 406.5 pence in early London trading, partially reversing a five-day slide. Vueling announced a €5 billion plan to switch to Boeing 737 MAX jets and target 60 million passengers by 2035. Broker opinions diverged on IAG, citing demand and delivery risks for 2026. The first 737 MAX is due in October 2026, with the full transition expected in seven to eight years.
15 January 2026
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3i Group share price jumps as UK GDP beats forecasts and investors look to Jan 29 update

3i Group share price jumps as UK GDP beats forecasts and investors look to Jan 29 update

3i Group shares rose 3.8% to 3,150 pence in early London trading Thursday after UK GDP data beat forecasts, easing recession fears and fueling rate cut bets. Official figures showed UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, led by services and production. 3i’s stock remains volatile and well below its October peak. Investors await the company’s Q3 update on Jan. 29 for details on its portfolio and Action stake.
15 January 2026
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Experian PLC stock slips again: what to watch before the Jan. 21 trading update

Experian PLC stock slips again: what to watch before the Jan. 21 trading update

Experian shares slipped 0.12% to 3,321 pence in early London trading Thursday, extending a three-day decline ahead of its Jan. 21 third-quarter update. The FTSE 100 edged up 0.04% by 0850 GMT, but Experian lagged the broader market. Investors await the update for signs of lending and fraud-check demand. The interim dividend exchange rate will be set Jan. 16.
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
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