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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.

Valero stock ends higher to start 2026 — OPEC+ meeting and Jan. 29 earnings are next

Valero stock ends higher to start 2026 — OPEC+ meeting and Jan. 29 earnings are next

Valero (VLO) closed up 1.5% at $165.31 Friday, ending a two-session slide, with trading volume below its 50-day average. Oil settled near $61 a barrel as traders weighed oversupply against geopolitical risks. Valero’s next earnings report is set for Jan. 29. OPEC+ is expected to keep output policy unchanged at its Sunday meeting, according to Reuters sources.
4 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps near $500 to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid on contracts, geopolitics

Lockheed Martin stock jumps near $500 to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid on contracts, geopolitics

Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.8% to $497.07 Friday, rebounding after two days of losses and outpacing other defense stocks. The move followed news of a $328.5 million Pentagon contract for Taiwan’s air force. RTX, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing also gained. Investors now await Lockheed’s late-January earnings and updates on cash flow.
4 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as fuel-cell names rebound — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as fuel-cell names rebound — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy shares jumped 13.58% to close at $98.69 Friday, last trading at $99.60 after hours. Plug Power and FuelCell Energy also posted double-digit gains in the first 2026 session. Traders cited interest in AI infrastructure and recent financing moves, including Bloom’s new $600 million credit facility. Investors now await upcoming U.S. data and Bloom’s next results.
3 January 2026
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AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 13.6% to $39.60 Friday, trading as high as $40.10 on nearly 4.85 million shares. The move put the stock near its 52-week high after the company highlighted strong demand for 800G data-center optics in December. Lumentum, Ciena, and Coherent also closed higher. Traders are watching if AAOI can hold above $40 in the next session.
3 January 2026
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Stock market open on Saturday: NSE, BSE mock trading session timings and what investors should know

Stock market open on Saturday: NSE, BSE mock trading session timings and what investors should know

India’s BSE and National Stock Exchange will hold a mock trading session on Saturday, Jan. 3, despite regular weekend closure. The drill tests trading systems and backup procedures; no real settlement will occur. Retail investors may see temporary price and portfolio changes, with data reset after the session. NSE and BSE advised members to participate and provide feedback by late afternoon.
3 January 2026
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CleanSpark (CLSK) stock jumps 14% as bitcoin steadies near $90,000 — what traders watch next

CleanSpark (CLSK) stock jumps 14% as bitcoin steadies near $90,000 — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 10:40 ET — Market closed CleanSpark shares surged 14.0% to close at $11.55 on Friday. The stock traded between $10.20 and $11.61 and changed hands in about 22.2 million shares. The bitcoin miner’s shares often swing harder than bitcoin itself because its revenue is tied to the token’s price while many operating costs, such as power and equipment, don’t move as quickly. That leverage matters at the start of the year, when portfolio rebalancing and shifts in risk appetite can amplify moves in crypto-linked stocks. Markets are also looking ahead to a heavy run of
3 January 2026
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Energy Fuels stock surges nearly 15% as uranium miners rally — what traders watch next

Energy Fuels stock surges nearly 15% as uranium miners rally — what traders watch next

Energy Fuels shares jumped 14.9% to $16.68 Friday as uranium miners surged on the first trading day of 2026. Denison Mines rose 13.2% after announcing readiness to launch its Phoenix ISR project. Energy Fuels recently beat 2025 production guidance and signed new long-term contracts. About 14.9 million Energy Fuels shares traded, with the stock swinging between $14.72 and $17.07.
3 January 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps nearly 16% on board move; SNDK traders turn to next catalysts

Sandisk stock jumps nearly 16% on board move; SNDK traders turn to next catalysts

Sandisk shares surged 15.9% to $275.24 Friday after the company named First Solar CFO Alexander R. Bradley to its board and audit committee. About 11.1 million shares traded as the stock swung between $242.00 and $278.78. The appointment follows a 559% gain in 2025 after Sandisk’s spin-off from Western Digital. Investors are watching Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings call and upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data.
3 January 2026
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Baidu stock jumps nearly 15% on Kunlunxin IPO plan; what BIDU traders watch next

Baidu stock jumps nearly 15% on Kunlunxin IPO plan; what BIDU traders watch next

Baidu shares jumped 14.9% to $150.30 after the company said its AI chip unit Kunlunxin confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO. Baidu expects Kunlunxin to remain a subsidiary after the spin-off, but key terms are not finalized and the deal needs regulatory approval. Investors are watching for updates on IPO details and Baidu’s next earnings, expected around February 17, 2026.
3 January 2026
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Judo Bank’s ASX-listed parent jumps on loan book update as 2026 kicks off

Judo Bank’s ASX-listed parent jumps on loan book update as 2026 kicks off

Judo Capital shares rose 4.35% to A$1.80 Friday after the bank reported gross loans and advances of about A$13.4 billion at Dec. 31 and reaffirmed its FY26 targets. The lender maintained guidance for full-year profit before tax of A$180–190 million. First-half results are due Feb. 17. Investors are watching upcoming Australian inflation data for signals on rates and funding costs.
3 January 2026
Swiss Market Index missed Europe’s record rally — what Zurich traders watch next week

Swiss Market Index missed Europe’s record rally — what Zurich traders watch next week

Swiss stocks remain closed after a holiday pause, with the Swiss Market Index last up 0.2% at 13,267.48 on Dec. 30. European shares opened 2026 at record highs, while Zurich stayed shut. The Swiss franc gained nearly 15% against the dollar in 2025 as the Swiss National Bank sharply reduced currency interventions. The SMI reopens next week amid global price moves and a firmer dollar.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after a 13% plunge earlier in the week on weak guidance and AI competition fears. The Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 5.7% as chip stocks led a broader market rally. Investors are awaiting next week’s U.S. payrolls and inflation data, which could shift rate expectations for tech.
Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $82.20 Friday as the Justice Department expanded its antitrust review of the company’s planned $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. A Wall Street Journal report said investigators are probing possible anti-competitive tactics. Director Reed Hastings reported a transfer of 241,944 shares via a family trust, according to an SEC filing.
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