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.

Commonwealth Bank share price slides again as banks drag ASX; the next big dates for CBA stock

Commonwealth Bank share price slides again as banks drag ASX; the next big dates for CBA stock

Commonwealth Bank shares fell 2.2% to A$147.22, their lowest since April 2025, dragging the ASX 200 down 0.4% for a third straight session. Financial stocks slid as investors await Australia’s December jobs data on Jan. 22 and inflation figures on Jan. 28. Wall Street’s sharp drop Tuesday triggered further selling in Sydney. CBA’s earnings are due Feb. 11.
21 January 2026
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Why UMC stock is up 16% today: 8-inch price hike talk meets Taiwan’s CPO buzz

Why UMC stock is up 16% today: 8-inch price hike talk meets Taiwan’s CPO buzz

United Microelectronics Corp shares jumped 16% Tuesday, closing at $10.82 and leading semiconductor gains as U.S. markets fell. Taipei-listed UMC hit the daily limit before settling up 6-7%, fueled by rumors of 8-inch wafer price hikes. Foreign investors remained net buyers, and UMC confirmed its Singapore Fab 12i P3 expansion is moving toward mass production by 2027. Investors await UMC’s earnings report on Jan. 28.
20 January 2026
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HYMC stock jumps nearly 17% as silver breaks $95 — what’s driving Hycroft Mining today

HYMC stock jumps nearly 17% as silver breaks $95 — what’s driving Hycroft Mining today

Hycroft Mining shares jumped 16.8% to $40.45 Tuesday as gold hit $4,700 an ounce and silver reached $95, both record highs. Canadian investor Eric Sprott exercised over 4.6 million warrants and bought 200,000 shares last week. Hycroft, which owns a large Nevada mine, has no current production and warned it needs more funding to advance development. Trading volume neared 3 million shares by midday.
20 January 2026
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Ondas stock jumps nearly 16% as analysts hike targets — what traders watch next

Ondas stock jumps nearly 16% as analysts hike targets — what traders watch next

Ondas Inc shares jumped nearly 16% Tuesday to $14.10 after several Wall Street analysts raised price targets, with H.C. Wainwright now at $25. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue guidance of $27–$29 million, a 2026 forecast of $170–$180 million, and pro-forma cash above $1.5 billion after a recent $959 million capital raise.
20 January 2026
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Rocket Companies stock drops as bond yields jump — here’s what traders are watching

Rocket Companies stock drops as bond yields jump — here’s what traders are watching

Rocket Companies shares fell 3.3% to $22.47 by midday Tuesday as rising U.S. bond yields pressured mortgage lenders and rate-sensitive stocks. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 6.06% last week, according to Freddie Mac. UWM Holdings and loanDepot also dropped sharply. Broader markets declined, with the Dow down 1.16% amid new U.S. tariff threats.
20 January 2026
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ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock jumps after FDA signals ANKTIVA resubmission path in bladder cancer

ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock jumps after FDA signals ANKTIVA resubmission path in bladder cancer

ImmunityBio shares jumped 24% to $6.82 midday Tuesday after the FDA gave guidance that could allow resubmission of its ANKTIVA bladder cancer drug without requiring a new clinical trial. The stock traded as high as $7.97 on heavy volume. The FDA requested more data but did not grant approval. ImmunityBio plans to submit additional information within 30 days.
20 January 2026
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Qiagen stock price jumps nearly 16% as Bloomberg report revives sale talk

Qiagen stock price jumps nearly 16% as Bloomberg report revives sale talk

Qiagen shares jumped 15.9% to $55.13 in U.S. trading Tuesday after reports the diagnostics firm is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, and has hired advisers. Bloomberg said the company’s board is handling new takeover interest, but talks remain preliminary. Qiagen will report fourth-quarter results Feb. 4, with a conference call set for Feb. 5. The company has not commented on the reports.
20 January 2026
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Micron stock bucks market drop on $1.8 billion Taiwan fab buy as AI-memory squeeze tightens

Micron stock bucks market drop on $1.8 billion Taiwan fab buy as AI-memory squeeze tightens

Micron shares rose 0.6% to $365.02 by midday Tuesday after announcing a $1.8 billion cash deal to buy Powerchip’s P5 chip plant in Taiwan. TD Cowen warned that DRAM and NAND shortages are worsening as demand outpaces supply. Investors await deal approvals in Q2 2026 and Micron’s next quarterly update in mid-March.
20 January 2026
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MARA stock slides as CEO Thiel trust flags share sale while bitcoin dips

MARA stock slides as CEO Thiel trust flags share sale while bitcoin dips

MARA shares fell 5.1% to $10.78 by midday Tuesday after a filing showed CEO Fred Thiel’s trust intends to sell 27,505 shares under Rule 144. Bitcoin dropped 3%, pressuring mining stocks. The planned sale, valued at $297,054, follows similar trust sales in November and December. Traders are watching for a follow-up insider filing and bitcoin’s next move.
20 January 2026
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AstraZeneca stock price slides as AZN sets Nasdaq exit, NYSE move dates

AstraZeneca stock price slides as AZN sets Nasdaq exit, NYSE move dates

AstraZeneca shares fell 4.4% to $90.23 Tuesday after the company said it will delist its American depositary shares from Nasdaq and move to a direct listing of ordinary shares on the NYSE starting February 2. The switch, set for after markets close January 30, comes as European stocks face pressure from U.S. tariff threats. AstraZeneca’s London shares also dropped 2.6%.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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