Today: 13 June 2026

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.

Plug Power stock today: PLUG jumps 13% after analyst upgrade as key vote looms

Plug Power stock today: PLUG jumps 13% after analyst upgrade as key vote looms

Plug Power shares jumped 13.2% to $2.23 Friday as volume topped the 50-day average, ahead of a shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 3 billion. Analyst Tim Moore upgraded Plug to “buy” with a $3 target, citing cost savings and lower cash burn. Peers Bloom Energy, FuelCell Energy, and Ballard Power also rose. Plug will appear at Goldman Sachs and UBS energy conferences this month.
4 January 2026
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Nvidia stock starts 2026 higher as chipmakers rebound — what investors watch next for NVDA

Nvidia stock starts 2026 higher as chipmakers rebound — what investors watch next for NVDA

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $188.85 Friday, outperforming a flat Nasdaq as chip stocks rallied. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 4%. An SEC filing showed Nvidia officer Donald F. Robertson Jr plans to sell up to 80,000 shares worth about $14.9 million. Investors are watching for Nvidia’s CES 2026 presentation and its next earnings report on February 25.
4 January 2026
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Strategy Inc stock today: MSTR ends higher after preferred dividend reset as bitcoin swings stay in focus

Strategy Inc stock today: MSTR ends higher after preferred dividend reset as bitcoin swings stay in focus

Strategy Inc shares rose 3.5% to $157.16 Friday after the company raised its STRC preferred dividend rate to 11% and declared a Jan. 31 payout. An SEC filing showed the new rate applies from Jan. 1. The company holds 672,497 bitcoin, now worth about $61 billion. Investors await U.S. jobs data Jan. 9 and an MSCI index decision by Jan. 15.
4 January 2026
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RTX stock jumps to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid; jobs report, earnings loom

RTX stock jumps to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid; jobs report, earnings loom

RTX Corp shares closed up 2.1% at $187.25 on Friday, with about 3.3 million shares traded. The stock tracked gains across U.S. defense peers as investors returned after the holidays. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate clues. RTX’s next earnings report is expected in late January.
4 January 2026
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Guyana’s oil boom fuels Georgetown makeover and eco-tourism push as university picks new chancellor

Guyana’s oil boom fuels Georgetown makeover and eco-tourism push as university picks new chancellor

Guyana is spending oil revenue on new hotels, roads, and airport upgrades to boost tourism beyond its capital, Georgetown, according to Bloomberg and Travel and Tour World. International hotel chains are entering the market. The University of Guyana named diplomat Sir Ronald Sanders as chancellor, the government said. Local officials warn of risks to rainforests as tourism expands.
4 January 2026
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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.
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Stock Market Today

  • Andersen Group Poised to Gain from SpaceX IPO Wealth Surge, Says Baird
    June 13, 2026, 11:13 AM EDT. Wealth advisor Andersen Group (ANDG) stands to benefit significantly from the SpaceX IPO, which created thousands of new millionaires and multiple billionaires. Baird highlights a surge in wealth among SpaceX employees, fueling demand for luxury goods and services, including real estate and high-end travel. Andersen's stock has jumped 46% year-to-date and gained 8% on Friday after the IPO. Baird anticipates the firm will expand its client base notably in California and Texas, with potential further gains from upcoming Silicon Valley IPOs. Among seven analysts covering Andersen, five rate it a buy or strong buy, with an average price target offering 6% upside.

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Annaly Capital Stock Holds Near $22 After Dividend Hike as Investors Eye Fed Rate Catalyst

Annaly Capital Stock Holds Near $22 After Dividend Hike as Investors Eye Fed Rate Catalyst

13 June 2026
Annaly Capital Management hiked its quarterly dividend to $0.75 per share, boosting its annualized yield to about 13.6% at Friday’s $22.00 close; shares finished nearly flat as investors weighed the higher payout against ongoing interest rate and mortgage market risks, with analyst consensus showing a “Moderate Buy” and an average 12-month price target of $24.22.
Verizon rises as Dow strength returns VZ to dividend spotlight

Verizon rises as Dow strength returns VZ to dividend spotlight

13 June 2026
Verizon surged 2.49% to $48.11 Friday, lifting the Dow as investors favored dividend payers ahead of the July 24 earnings event; with a 5.9% yield and improved postpaid phone adds, the stock trades at 9.6–9.7 times expected 2026 earnings, but heavy debt and limited analyst upside keep risk-reward balanced.
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