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Teleflex (TFX) stock dives on CEO exit and revenue forecast cut — what investors watch next

New York, January 8, 2026, 14:02 EST — Regular session Teleflex Incorporated shares slid 11.7% to $111.76 by mid-afternoon on Thursday after the medical device maker disclosed a CEO exit and trimmed its revenue forecast. The company said it was

8 January 2026

CEO Changes·Stock Market

Why Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock is down today as tech pulls back

New York, January 8, 2026, 13:44 (ET) — Regular session Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI.O) slid 14.9% to $32.40 in afternoon trading on Thursday after opening at $37.91, with about 6.2 million shares changing hands. The stock hit an intraday low of

8 January 2026

Financial News·Investing·Market Analysis·Stock Market·Technology

Regencell Bioscience (RGC) stock slides about 18% after five volatility halts on Nasdaq

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 13:45 EST — Regular session Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited shares were down 18.5% at $43.10 on Thursday, a sharp reversal after an early spike that pushed the Nasdaq-listed stock as high as $69.97. The shares

8 January 2026

Financial News·Investing·Nasdaq·Stock Market

Why Westlake stock is jumping today after its ACI deal filing

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 13:30 EST — Regular session Westlake Corp (WLK) shares jumped 7.4% in early afternoon trading on Thursday, extending a sharp intraday rebound after the chemical maker disclosed it had completed an acquisition in its compounds

8 January 2026

Business News·Company Analysis·Financial Updates·Investment·Stock Market

Floor & Decor stock jumps 7% today — here’s what traders are watching next

New York, January 8, 2026, 13:39 EST — Regular session Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (FND) shares climbed 7.1% to $69.32 in afternoon trade on Thursday, after touching an intraday high of $69.94 and trading more than 1.3 million shares.

8 January 2026

Financial News·Investing·Retail Industry·Stock Market·Trading

IREN stock jumps nearly 8% as AI data-center trade returns; earnings are the next test

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 13:26 EST — Regular session Shares of IREN Ltd (IREN.O) rose $3.37, or 7.7%, to $46.99 in afternoon trading on Thursday. The Nasdaq-listed stock swung between $42.69 and $47.57. The move tracked fresh buying in

8 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·Earnings Reports·Investing·Stock Market

Trump’s New $100 U.S. National Park Fee for Foreign Tourists Kicks In — and 10 States Race Ahead in Crypto

WASHINGTON, Jan 8, 2026, 13:03 (EST) Foreign visitors entering some of the United States’ busiest national parks now face a new $100 per-person surcharge on top of standard entrance fees, according to the National Park Service. The fee applies to

8 January 2026

Cryptocurrency·Travel News

Leonardo DRS stock pops 8% as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget call lifts contractors

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 13:17 (EST) — Regular session Leonardo DRS shares climbed about 7.5% on Thursday, extending a sharp run higher as defense stocks rallied in early afternoon New York trade. The move followed President Donald Trump’s call

8 January 2026

Defense Industry·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call lifts AVAV

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 13:26 (EST) — Regular session AeroVironment Inc shares (AVAV) rose about 7% on Thursday, tracking a broad jump in defense stocks. The stock was up $21.72 at $340.20, after swinging between $338.00 and $371.20, with

8 January 2026

Company News·Defense Industry·Government Policy·Investing·Stock Market

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 13:08 EST — Regular session Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) shares jumped about 8% in early afternoon trade on Thursday, rebounding a day after a sharp drop as a TipRanks report pointed to a profit-focused “reset”

8 January 2026

Analyst Reports·Investment News·Stock Market

Trex (TREX) stock jumps nearly 9% after Wolfe upgrade as rate bets stay in focus

New York, January 8, 2026, 13:01 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Trex Company, Inc (TREX) rose 8.6% to $39.65 by 1:01 p.m. EST on Thursday. The stock opened at $36.10 and hit a session high of $39.66 after Wolfe

8 January 2026

Analyst Ratings·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market

VNET stock jumps nearly 10% as 21Vianet rides a China tech bid — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 12:56 ET — Regular session VNET Group Inc shares jumped nearly 10% on Thursday, rising 9.8% to $10.22 by midday trading and touching a session high of $10.22. About 3.6 million shares had changed hands

8 January 2026

Financial News·Investment Insights·Stock Market·Trading Strategies