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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.

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stock jumps as Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond order jolts housing names

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stock jumps as Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond order jolts housing names

Builders FirstSource shares surged 10.8% to $123.27 after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases to lower rates. The move sparked a rally in housing-linked stocks. Federal officials said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would handle the bond buys but gave few details. Investors are watching for execution updates and the company’s earnings report expected February 19.
9 January 2026
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Hawaiian Electric stock jumps toward $15 after BlackRock stake filing and Maui wildfire settlement update

Hawaiian Electric stock jumps toward $15 after BlackRock stake filing and Maui wildfire settlement update

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares rose about 9% to $14.91 in New York midday trading Friday after news of a preliminary $47.75 million shareholder settlement over wildfire disclosures. BlackRock disclosed a 16.1% stake as of Dec. 31. The company’s gain outpaced major utility peers. A key Hawai‘i Supreme Court hearing in a related case is set for Jan. 27.
9 January 2026
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Compass stock jumps nearly 9% as Anywhere merger closes — here’s what traders watch next

Compass stock jumps nearly 9% as Anywhere merger closes — here’s what traders watch next

Compass shares jumped nearly 9% after closing its all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate and selling $1 billion in convertible notes. The combined firm now spans about 340,000 real estate professionals. Compass updated guidance, projecting Q4 revenue at the high end of its prior range and adjusted EBITDA above earlier outlooks. Anywhere’s shares have been delisted from the NYSE.
9 January 2026
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UWMC stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order as traders hunt for proof rates will fall

UWMC stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order as traders hunt for proof rates will fall

UWM Holdings shares surged 14% to $5.36 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases to lower borrowing costs. Over 22 million shares traded. CEO Mat Ishbia’s SFS Holding sold nearly 1.9 million shares earlier in the week at $4.43–$4.70. Investors await inflation and mortgage-rate data for further direction.
9 January 2026
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Oklo stock jumps as Meta backs 1.2-GW Ohio nuclear power campus for AI data centers

Oklo stock jumps as Meta backs 1.2-GW Ohio nuclear power campus for AI data centers

Oklo shares jumped 11% after announcing a deal with Meta to develop a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. Meta also signed long-term nuclear power agreements with Vistra and TerraPower as AI drives up electricity demand. Investors are watching for updates on permits, funding, and Oklo’s next quarterly report. Trading volume in Oklo surged to 22.1 million shares.
9 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra Corp shares jumped 11.4% to $167.81 after announcing 20-year nuclear power purchase agreements with Meta Platforms covering over 2,600 MW from three plants. The contracts begin deliveries in late 2026 and could boost Vistra’s adjusted free cash flow by up to 17% once fully in place. Meta also signed nuclear deals with two other firms. Vistra stock remains below its September high of $219.82.
9 January 2026
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NASA orders SpaceX Crew-11 home early from ISS after undisclosed astronaut medical issue, spacewalk canceled

NASA orders SpaceX Crew-11 home early from ISS after undisclosed astronaut medical issue, spacewalk canceled

NASA will return SpaceX’s Crew-11 from the International Space Station ahead of schedule after a crew member developed a serious medical condition, officials said Thursday. The astronaut is stable, but NASA said the ISS lacks the capability to diagnose and treat the issue. The agency is reviewing return dates and coordinating with SpaceX and partners to advance the Crew-12 launch. NASA has not disclosed the astronaut’s identity or medical details.
9 January 2026
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Gabion Technologies IPO allotment today: How to check status as 768x demand puts SME listing in focus

Gabion Technologies IPO allotment today: How to check status as 768x demand puts SME listing in focus

Gabion Technologies India’s IPO share allotment is set for Jan. 9 after the offer drew 768 times subscription, with retail and non-institutional investors leading demand, BSE data showed. Shares are scheduled to list Jan. 13 on the BSE SME platform. Grey market prices hovered near 113 rupees, about 40% above the issue price, though this market is unregulated. The IPO was a fresh issue of 3.6 million shares at 76–81 rupees each.
9 January 2026
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Why Opendoor stock is jumping today: Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond buy order

Why Opendoor stock is jumping today: Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond buy order

Opendoor shares jumped 20.5% to $7.75 in late morning trading Friday, with volume topping 90 million, after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases. Other housing stocks also rallied. Investors await details on the bond-buying plan and Opendoor’s next earnings report, set for Feb. 26. Vanguard disclosed owning 11.62% of Opendoor as of Dec. 31.
9 January 2026
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Westlake (WLK) stock steadies near $80 after a 7% jump as analysts reset targets

Westlake (WLK) stock steadies near $80 after a 7% jump as analysts reset targets

Westlake shares rose 0.8% to $80.20 Friday, extending Thursday’s 6.8% surge after the company closed its purchase of ACI/Perplastic’s compounding businesses. Mizuho raised its price target to $88, while BofA cut its target to $82 but kept a buy rating. The stock traded between $78.49 and $81.19. Investors are awaiting late-February earnings for signals on 2026 demand and pricing.
9 January 2026
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Figure Technology Solutions stock slips after a $62 target hike — what traders watch nextFigureFigure Technology Solutions stock slips after a $62 target hike — what traders watch next

Figure Technology Solutions stock slips after a $62 target hike — what traders watch nextFigureFigure Technology Solutions stock slips after a $62 target hike — what traders watch next

Figure Technology Solutions shares fell 1.5% to $57.50 Friday, easing after a recent price target hike from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. The stock is up 43% year-to-date and is set to report earnings Feb. 12, with analysts expecting 16 cents per share. FIGR last posted 34 cents per share on $156.37 million revenue in November. Broader fintech and crypto stocks traded mixed.
9 January 2026
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CG Oncology stock jumps 25% after pulling Phase 3 PIVOT-006 bladder cancer data into 1H 2026

CG Oncology stock jumps 25% after pulling Phase 3 PIVOT-006 bladder cancer data into 1H 2026

CG Oncology shares surged 25.1% to $52.45 after the company advanced the expected release of late-stage bladder cancer trial results to the first half of 2026. The PIVOT-006 Phase 3 trial enrolled over 360 patients and compares cretostimogene grenadenorepvec to surveillance after tumor removal. Trading volume topped 4.1 million shares by midday. Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to $89.
9 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

7 February 2026
Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.
IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

7 February 2026
International Holding Company PJSC warned investors of phishing scams using its name and logo, according to an ADX disclosure. IHC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, trading in a narrow range with 237,109 shares changing hands. UAE equities ended the week slightly higher as traders watched Iran-U.S. talks and oil prices.
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