Today: 9 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.

Swiss stocks start 2026 on a cautious note as UBS, Richemont lift SMI; SNB franc signal watched

Swiss stocks start 2026 on a cautious note as UBS, Richemont lift SMI; SNB franc signal watched

Switzerland’s SMI closed up 0.2% at 13,267.48 on Dec. 30, with Zurich markets shut for the New Year holiday. UBS and Richemont led gains, while Novartis and Alcon slipped. The Swiss franc drew attention after the SNB reported a sharp drop in foreign-currency purchases, down to 75 million francs in Q3 from 5.06 billion in Q2. The next Zurich trading session is set for Jan. 3.
1 January 2026
ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

Robex Resources shareholders approved the merger with Predictive Discovery by 94.54%, meeting a key condition for the A$2.17 billion all-share deal. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2026 pending court and regulatory approvals. Predictive shares last closed down 3.9% at A$0.735. Perseus Mining’s earlier A$2.1 billion bid for Predictive lapsed after Robex’s higher offer.
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KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

South Korea’s exports jumped 13.4% in December, pushing 2025 shipments to a record $709.7 billion, government data showed. The KOSPI ended 2025 at 4,214.17, up 75.6% for the year, its biggest gain since 1999. Regular trading on the Korea Exchange resumes at 10 a.m. local time on Jan. 2 after year-end holidays. The Bank of Korea’s first 2026 rate meeting is set for Jan. 15.
1 January 2026
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SoftBank stock slips in Tokyo as $41bn OpenAI investment and $4bn DigitalBridge deal take center stage

SoftBank stock slips in Tokyo as $41bn OpenAI investment and $4bn DigitalBridge deal take center stage

SoftBank shares fell 1.9% to 4,400 yen in Tokyo’s final 2025 session after confirming a $41 billion investment in OpenAI. The drop followed news of a $4 billion deal to acquire U.S. digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge. Broader Tokyo markets also slipped before the New Year holiday closure. DigitalBridge shares rose on the deal announcement.
1 January 2026
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Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here’s When Trading Reopens

Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here’s When Trading Reopens

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2. Stocks traded normal hours on New Year’s Eve, while U.S. bond markets closed early at 2 p.m. ET. Major indexes slipped in thin trading to end 2025, despite double-digit gains for the year. Overseas, London and Tokyo markets are also shut for the holiday.
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Nasdaq ends 2025 on a down note; markets closed today as jobs report, CPI loom

Nasdaq ends 2025 on a down note; markets closed today as jobs report, CPI loom

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.8% Wednesday to close 2025 at 23,241.99, while the S&P 500 lost 0.7% and the Dow fell 0.6%. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day. Investors await the Jan. 9 jobs report, Jan. 13 inflation data, and the start of bank earnings for direction. Trading volume was below average, with tech and energy shares leading declines.
1 January 2026
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Cytokinetics (CYTK) stock ends 2025 higher as Myqorzo launch nears — what’s next

Cytokinetics (CYTK) stock ends 2025 higher as Myqorzo launch nears — what’s next

Cytokinetics shares closed 2025 up 3.5% at $63.54 after FDA cleared Myqorzo for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The drug, set to launch in January under a REMS program and boxed warning, will compete with Bristol Myers Squibb’s Camzyos. Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Callos sold 1,809 shares at $62.44 each on Dec. 29 under a pre-arranged plan. U.S. markets reopen Friday after the New Year’s holiday.
1 January 2026
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Arcutis stock (ARQT) in focus after insider sale notice as U.S. markets shut for New Year’s Day

Arcutis stock (ARQT) in focus after insider sale notice as U.S. markets shut for New Year’s Day

Arcutis Biotherapeutics shares closed up 3.4% at $29.04 in the final trading session of the year. A Form 144 filing showed Chief Medical Officer Patrick Burnett plans to sell 1,697 shares after acquiring them through restricted stock vesting. U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. The stock’s move contrasted with a broader market pullback.
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Nike stock jumps after CEO Elliott Hill’s $1 million buy — what’s next for NKE

Nike stock jumps after CEO Elliott Hill’s $1 million buy — what’s next for NKE

Nike shares closed up 4.1% at $63.71 after CEO Elliott Hill disclosed buying 16,388 shares at a weighted average of $61.10, according to an SEC filing. Hill’s purchase, valued at about $1 million, brought his direct holdings to 241,587 shares. The move came as Nike outperformed a falling market. Investors now await early-January U.S. data and Nike’s next earnings report on March 19.
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Stock Market Today

  • Aecon Group TSX Dividend Stock Drops 20% – A Buy for Long-Term Investors
    June 8, 2026, 9:40 PM EDT. Aecon Group (TSX:ARE), a $3.1 billion market cap infrastructure firm, has dropped 20% from its 52-week high, presenting a rare buying opportunity. The company has shifted focus from cyclical civil construction to power projects, including nuclear and utilities, sectors with sustained demand. Aecon completed the Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment under budget and ahead of schedule, highlighting its strong execution. In 2025, revenue hit a record $5.4 billion, with a backlog reaching $10.9 billion in Q1 2026. The company improved margins by moving to collaborative contract models and strengthened its balance sheet by reducing debt. Aecon offers a 1.6% dividend yield with consistent growth, supported by projected free cash flow increases from $35 million in 2025 to $155 million in 2027.

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Chip Rally Breaks as Nasdaq Faces Tight Labor Market

Nasdaq rises after hours as chips recover

9 June 2026
Nasdaq jumped 0.86% as chip stocks rebounded, with Intel soaring 11.2% on news Google ordered over 3 million AI chips for 2028, while Apple slid 1.9% after unveiling new AI features. Investors await Wednesday’s May CPI inflation report, which could spark volatility in tech and growth stocks.
Broadcom Stock Rebounds, AI Remains an Open Question for Wall Street

Broadcom Stock Rebounds, AI Remains an Open Question for Wall Street

9 June 2026
Broadcom shares jumped 2.8% to $396.60 as chip stocks rebounded after last week’s $1 trillion sector wipeout, but investors remain cautious after Broadcom’s Q2 revenue missed expectations and the company declined to raise its 2027 AI revenue forecast, fueling concerns that rapid AI growth may not meet Wall Street’s high demands.
BitMine Stock Gains as Ether Holdings Approach 5% Target

BitMine Stock Gains as Ether Holdings Approach 5% Target

9 June 2026
BitMine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 6% after revealing ether holdings climbed to 5.54 million tokens, now 4.59% of Ethereum’s supply, with $9.6 billion in crypto, cash and stakes. The company priced a $273.8 million preferred stock offering, with proceeds possibly funding more ETH purchases and staking. BitMine projects $230 million in annualized staking revenues but warns of risks if ETH or financing falters.
Mingteng Stock Jumps 81% After Halting $100M Share Sale Plan

Mingteng Stock Jumps 81% After Halting $100M Share Sale Plan

9 June 2026
Mingteng International shares soared 81.3% to $1.94 after the company ended its at-the-market stock sale plan, having raised about $20.6 million in gross proceeds; trading volume hit 24.2 million, dwarfing its $12 million market value, as the move outpaced gains in other U.S.-listed China auto stocks.
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