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.

Figure Technology Solutions stock drops nearly 10% after FIGR posts preliminary Q4 loan data

Figure Technology Solutions stock drops nearly 10% after FIGR posts preliminary Q4 loan data

Figure Technology Solutions shares fell 9.6% to $52.50 Monday after releasing preliminary Q4 metrics. The company reported $2.705 billion in Q4 consumer loan marketplace volume, up 131% from a year earlier, and $328 million in $YLDS stablecoin circulation. Investors are watching for Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and the Fed’s January meeting for rate signals.
12 January 2026
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Bread Financial (BFH) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push; what’s next

Bread Financial (BFH) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push; what’s next

Bread Financial shares fell 10.8% to $71.65 Monday after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates, with no details on enforcement. The selloff spread to other lenders, including Synchrony and Capital One. Analysts questioned the proposal’s viability, citing legal hurdles. Bread Financial reports earnings Jan. 29, with investors watching for commentary on policy risks.
12 January 2026
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GeneDx (WGS) stock dives on 2026 guidance despite strong 2025 prelims — what to watch next

GeneDx (WGS) stock dives on 2026 guidance despite strong 2025 prelims — what to watch next

GeneDx shares fell about 14% to $115.75 Monday after releasing preliminary 2025 results and 2026 revenue guidance above analyst estimates. The company projected 2026 revenue of $540–$555 million and positive adjusted net income. Investors are awaiting CEO remarks at the Jan. 14 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and the Feb. 23 earnings report for further details. The latest figures remain unaudited and subject to revision.
12 January 2026
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Lemonade stock hits fresh 52-week high as LMND rallies; traders watch short interest and earnings

Lemonade stock hits fresh 52-week high as LMND rallies; traders watch short interest and earnings

Lemonade shares jumped 7.7% to $85.81 Monday, hitting a new 52-week high amid heavy short interest and volatile trading. About 20% of the float was shorted as of mid-December, raising the risk of sharp moves. Chief insurance officer John Peters sold 10,000 shares Jan. 6 at $80 under a pre-set plan. The next earnings report is expected Feb. 24.
12 January 2026
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Sarepta stock sinks as Elevidys sales miss, flu delays spill into 2026

Sarepta stock sinks as Elevidys sales miss, flu delays spill into 2026

Sarepta Therapeutics shares fell 13% to $20.73 Monday after a preliminary update showed weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter sales for its Duchenne gene therapy, Elevidys. The company reported $110.4 million in Elevidys revenue for the quarter, below Wall Street’s $122 million estimate. Sarepta cited a severe flu season and delayed six patient infusions to 2026. Final results are due in late February.
12 January 2026
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Abercrombie & Fitch stock slides 17% after outlook trim puts tariffs back on the tape

Abercrombie & Fitch stock slides 17% after outlook trim puts tariffs back on the tape

Abercrombie & Fitch shares fell 17.3% to $103.26 after the company cut its full-year sales growth forecast and lowered its holiday-quarter outlook. The retailer now expects fiscal 2025 net sales growth of at least 6%, down from a prior 6%–7% range, and factored in $90 million in tariff expenses. Investors are watching the ICR Conference this week for further updates on demand and pricing.
12 January 2026
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Nuvation Bio stock slides nearly 18% as Eisai deal, early IBTROZI sales hit screens

Nuvation Bio stock slides nearly 18% as Eisai deal, early IBTROZI sales hit screens

Nuvation Bio shares fell 17.7% to $6.62 Monday after announcing a licensing deal with Eisai and releasing initial sales data for its lung-cancer drug. Eisai will pay €50 million upfront for rights outside the U.S., China, and Japan, with further milestone payments possible. Fourth-quarter Ibtrozi sales met estimates, but investors appeared cautious on future prescription growth.
12 January 2026
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First Majestic Silver stock jumps 7% as silver rips to a fresh record — what investors watch next

First Majestic Silver stock jumps 7% as silver rips to a fresh record — what investors watch next

First Majestic Silver shares jumped 7% to $20.24 Monday as silver surged 6.8% to $85.39 an ounce, drawing heavy trading volume. Peer miners also rallied, with Hecla Mining up nearly 9%. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data, which could shift rate and metals forecasts. JPMorgan and other banks have delayed expectations for Fed rate cuts into 2026 or later.
12 January 2026
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Sibanye Stillwater stock jumps as gold cracks $4,600, putting Jan. 29 strategy update in play

Sibanye Stillwater stock jumps as gold cracks $4,600, putting Jan. 29 strategy update in play

Sibanye Stillwater’s U.S. shares surged 7.3% to $16.79 Monday afternoon as gold broke above $4,600 an ounce, driven by renewed U.S. policy uncertainty. The miner announced a strategy update for Jan. 29, giving investors a new short-term focus. Other gold stocks, including Harmony Gold and Gold Fields, also posted sharp gains. Traders are watching the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting for signals on rates.
12 January 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps on report of 800MW Kansas City-area data center plan

Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps on report of 800MW Kansas City-area data center plan

Nebius shares jumped 10.2% to $107.87 Monday after reports of an 800-megawatt AI data center campus planned near Kansas City. The $6.6 billion project, proposed for Independence, Missouri, would span up to 10 buildings and 400 acres, with construction expected to start in early 2026. Investors are watching local approvals and the pace of power infrastructure development.
12 January 2026
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Pure Storage stock jumps nearly 8% as investor focus turns to insider filing, CPI and a Needham webcast

Pure Storage stock jumps nearly 8% as investor focus turns to insider filing, CPI and a Needham webcast

Pure Storage shares rose 7.9% to $72.29 on Monday, outpacing the broader market. A Friday filing showed founder John Colgrove transferred 200,000 shares as gifts between family trusts. Investors are watching Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and Pure’s presentation at the Needham Growth Conference on Thursday. Peer stocks, including NetApp and Western Digital, also advanced.
12 January 2026
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Gold Fields stock jumps as gold breaks $4,600; CPI and earnings in focus

Gold Fields stock jumps as gold breaks $4,600; CPI and earnings in focus

Gold Fields shares surged 6.7% to $48.73 in New York Monday after gold prices hit a record high, prompting gains across gold miners. The rally followed safe-haven buying and a weaker dollar ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. inflation report. Gold Fields earlier touched $49.58, with Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Wheaton Precious Metals also advancing. Investors await CPI data for clues on rates and sector momentum.
12 January 2026
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Nextpower (NXT) stock jumps on Saudi joint venture launch and 12‑GW factory plan

Nextpower (NXT) stock jumps on Saudi joint venture launch and 12‑GW factory plan

Nextpower shares rose about 9% Monday after the company confirmed its Saudi joint venture and detailed plans for a Jeddah manufacturing facility targeting 12 GW annual solar tracker capacity by Q2 2026. The stock reached $99.70 before settling at $99.62. Partners plan to invest $88 million over two years. Traders await updates on orders and spending at the Jan. 27 earnings call.
12 January 2026
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Twist Bioscience stock jumps on early revenue beat as TWST investors eye JPM talk and Feb. 2 results

Twist Bioscience stock jumps on early revenue beat as TWST investors eye JPM talk and Feb. 2 results

Twist Bioscience shares rose nearly 8% Monday after preliminary fiscal Q1 revenue reached about $103.7 million, beating company forecasts. DNA Synthesis and Protein Solutions sales climbed 27% to $51.1 million, while NGS Applications revenue hit $52.6 million. CEO Emily Leproust cited strong demand in both segments. Full audited results are due Feb. 2.
12 January 2026
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XPeng (XPEV) stock jumps 8% as flying-car IPO report hits tape, EU tariff rules in focus

XPeng (XPEV) stock jumps 8% as flying-car IPO report hits tape, EU tariff rules in focus

XPeng shares rose 8.2% to $21.66 in U.S. trading after Bloomberg reported the company hired JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to prepare a Hong Kong IPO for its flying-car unit. The division, now called Aridge, was valued at $2 billion after a mid-2024 funding round. The company also launched its 2026 P7+ sedan and reported 2025 global deliveries of 429,445 vehicles.
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

8 February 2026
Long Path Partners said it has aggregate support for about 49.26% of Idox shares for its 71.5p-per-share cash offer. Idox shares closed Friday at 71.0p, about 0.7% below the offer price. Valid acceptances stood at 19.12% as of Feb. 5, with the offer open until March 16. The deal requires more than 50% of voting rights to go unconditional.
BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
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