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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.

NuScale Power stock pops on BofA upgrade as Meta’s nuclear push puts SMR names back in play

NuScale Power stock pops on BofA upgrade as Meta’s nuclear push puts SMR names back in play

NuScale Power shares rose 4.4% to $20.51 Friday after Bank of America upgraded the stock to neutral and cut its price target to $28. The move followed Meta’s announcement of major nuclear power contracts for its data centers, which lifted several nuclear-related stocks. About 51 million NuScale shares traded hands. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
11 January 2026
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Rocket Companies stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond plan — what to watch next

Rocket Companies stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond plan — what to watch next

Rocket Companies shares jumped 9.6% to $23.29 Friday after President Trump ordered a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase to push down rates. loanDepot soared 24%, UWM Holdings rose 11.6%, and Opendoor climbed nearly 19%. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will handle the bond buys, but officials declined to give details. Markets reopen Monday as investors watch for follow-through.
11 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock on watch after $1B offering priced above market; week ahead in focus

Ondas (ONDS) stock on watch after $1B offering priced above market; week ahead in focus

Ondas Holdings shares dropped 2.3% to $13.69 Friday after announcing a $1 billion direct offering, with stock and warrants priced at $16.45 per package, about 17.5% above the Jan. 8 close. The deal includes pre-funded and long-dated warrants exercisable at $28 per share, raising concerns about dilution. Trading volume reached 114 million shares. The offering is expected to close January 12.
11 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 18% — what to know before Monday after new price-target hikes

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 18% — what to know before Monday after new price-target hikes

Applied Digital shares surged 18% Friday to $37.68 on heavy volume after B. Riley and Roth Capital raised price targets, citing new hyperscaler contracts and progress at Polaris Forge. The company reported $126.6 million in Q2 revenue and a $31.2 million net loss, with 600 MW leased across two sites. Trading volume hit 85.5 million shares. Applied plans to spin off its cloud unit via a merger with EKSO Bionics.
11 January 2026
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Plug Power stock (PLUG) slides after TD Cowen downgrade as dilution vote nears

Plug Power stock (PLUG) slides after TD Cowen downgrade as dilution vote nears

Plug Power shares fell 5.6% to $2.19 Friday after TD Cowen downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $2. Investors are watching Plug’s funding plans ahead of a Jan. 29 shareholder vote on expanding stock issuance. Trading volume topped 114 million shares. Plug’s recent SEC filing disclosed a new license deal with Walmart and the cancellation of a warrant that could have diluted 42.2 million shares.
11 January 2026
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Adobe stock hit by a fresh downgrade — here’s what to watch before Monday

Adobe stock hit by a fresh downgrade — here’s what to watch before Monday

Adobe shares fell 1.5% to $333.95 Friday after BMO Capital Markets downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $375, citing rising competition from cheaper design tools. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs the same day. BMO’s Keith Bachman expects Adobe shares to remain range-bound, pointing to pressure from rivals like Canva and Alphabet. Investors await Adobe’s annual report and March earnings call for updates on AI strategy.
11 January 2026
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Opendoor stock jumps on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond order — what to watch next

Opendoor stock jumps on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond order — what to watch next

Opendoor shares jumped 13.2% to $7.29 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities purchases. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the move aims to offset the Fed’s bond runoff, with the FHFA starting with $3 billion. Nearly 167 million Opendoor shares traded. This week’s rates data may affect whether the rally continues into Monday.
11 January 2026
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Nvidia stock week ahead: TSMC guidance and robotaxi push in focus after flat Friday close

Nvidia stock week ahead: TSMC guidance and robotaxi push in focus after flat Friday close

TSMC reported a 20.45% rise in fourth-quarter revenue to T$1.046 trillion, beating estimates and plans to update its outlook Jan. 15. Nvidia shares slipped 0.1% to $184.86 Friday after announcing new autonomous vehicle partnerships at CES. Investors await clearer signals on AI-chip demand and supply.
11 January 2026
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Joby Aviation stock: Jan. 15 Ohio factory deadline and CPI could shake JOBY next week

Joby Aviation stock: Jan. 15 Ohio factory deadline and CPI could shake JOBY next week

Joby Aviation faces a Jan. 15 deadline to finalize its $61.5 million Ohio factory purchase, after its stock rose 0.9% Friday to $15.39. The company disclosed plans to double eVTOL output by 2027 and received its first CAE flight simulator for pilot training. The deal includes a $1 million escrow deposit and must close by Feb. 27. Joby shares have swung sharply following recent updates.
11 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock closes higher; what could move KO next week

Coca-Cola stock closes higher; what could move KO next week

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.6% to $70.51 at Friday’s close, outpacing PepsiCo and the broader market. After-hours trading saw the stock dip 0.2%. Investors are watching Tuesday’s U.S. consumer price index report, which could affect staples stocks if inflation surprises. Coca-Cola’s next earnings are expected Feb. 10.
11 January 2026
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RTX Corporation stock faces Trump payout clampdown as investors brace for Monday trade

RTX Corporation stock faces Trump payout clampdown as investors brace for Monday trade

RTX shares rose 0.7% to $188.50 Friday as the White House issued a directive targeting dividends and buybacks by major defense contractors. The order requires the Secretary of War to flag underperformers within 30 days and mandates new payout terms in contracts within 60 days. Defense stocks broadly outperformed, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman both up over 4%. RTX reports Q4 and full-year results Jan. 27.
11 January 2026
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BlackRock’s 2026 playbook: AI still leads, but cash income fades and diversification returns

BlackRock’s 2026 playbook: AI still leads, but cash income fades and diversification returns

BlackRock strategists expect the AI-driven market rally to continue into 2026 but urge investors to diversify beyond mega-cap tech stocks. The firm warns long-term U.S. Treasuries are becoming less reliable as a hedge and highlights falling cash yields as central banks cut rates. BlackRock recommends shifting toward income-generating assets, including intermediate bonds and international stocks.
11 January 2026
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Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

7 February 2026
Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped 14.7% to C$7.97 on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange Friday, rebounding after a steep drop as investors responded to U.S. critical-minerals policy moves. The U.S. Export-Import Bank described Project Vault as a $10 billion public-private stockpiling plan. Neodymium prices climbed 1.27% to 997,500 yuan a tonne on Feb. 6. Investors await details on Project Vault’s purchasing plans next week.
Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
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