Netflix stock in focus as record NFL Christmas streams land ahead of key earnings

Netflix stock in focus as record NFL Christmas streams land ahead of key earnings

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 10:10 ET — Market closed. Netflix shares will get their first chance to react on Friday after the streaming company said its Christmas Day National Football League broadcasts set U.S. viewership records, underscoring its push into live programming and advertising. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/netflix-christmas-day-nfl-streams-set-us-viewership-records-2025-12-31/ Why this matters now: live sports has become a rare appointment-viewing draw that can command higher advertising rates, helping streamers sell ads and keep subscribers engaged when churn risk rises. For Netflix, the timing is tight. Wall Street is heading into the company’s next earnings report looking for evidence that newer revenue drivers —
Saudi stock market today: Tadawul rises 0.6% to start 2026 as utilities funding, contract wins grab focus

Saudi stock market today: Tadawul rises 0.6% to start 2026 as utilities funding, contract wins grab focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:45 ET — Market closed Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) ended Thursday up 0.6% at 10,549, starting 2026 on a firmer footing, Argaam data showed.Turnover — the value of shares traded — was about 1.6 billion riyals, its lowest since December 2018, as many global markets stayed shut for the New Year holiday.The index ranged between 10,497 and 10,558, while Saudi Aramco and Al Rajhi Bank rose less than 1% and Al Khaleej Training and Education gained about 8%. The early-year rise follows a weak 2025: the Saudi index ended about 13%
National Stock Exchange of India stock today: Nifty ends flat as cigarette tax slams ITC, autos steady the market

National Stock Exchange of India stock today: Nifty ends flat as cigarette tax slams ITC, autos steady the market

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:47 ET — Market closed India’s Nifty 50 ended little changed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Thursday, as auto gains offset a sharp selloff in cigarette makers after New Delhi raised taxes on cigarettes. The benchmark closed up 0.06% at 26,146.55, while the BSE Sensex eased 0.04% to 85,188.6. The move matters because ITC is a heavyweight in the index and in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector — makers of everyday staples that tend to be sensitive to tax and pricing changes. It also puts policy back in focus early
Strategy (MSTR) stock drops into year-end as bitcoin’s annual loss looms; MSCI review next

Strategy (MSTR) stock drops into year-end as bitcoin’s annual loss looms; MSCI review next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 10:01 ET — Market closed Strategy Inc shares fell in the final trading session of 2025, tracking a softer bitcoin market, as U.S. stocks were shut on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Strategy ended Wednesday down $3.63, or 2.3%, at $151.95. The move matters because investors often treat Strategy — chaired by longtime bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor — as a high-beta proxy for bitcoin. The company has built its identity around holding bitcoin on its balance sheet and raising capital to buy more. Bitcoin was on track to post its first annual loss
Petrobras stock gets a union truce ahead of B3 reopening — what traders watch next

Petrobras stock gets a union truce ahead of B3 reopening — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:45 ET — Market closed Petrobras’ preferred shares (PETR4.SA) last closed up 0.29% at 30.82 reais after a key union accepted a counteroffer from the state-run oil company and suspended a strike launched earlier in December, easing fears of operational disruption. Investing The labor dispute matters because Petrobras’ production and logistics feed directly into cash generation and dividend capacity, a central part of the stock’s investment case. A prolonged strike can also amplify political noise around a state-controlled company just as markets reset positioning for a new year. Oil is the other lever, and it
AMD stock today: Advanced Micro Devices slips into 2026 as traders eye CES keynote and Feb. earnings

AMD stock today: Advanced Micro Devices slips into 2026 as traders eye CES keynote and Feb. earnings

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:51 ET — Market closed Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD.O) shares last closed down 0.55% at $214.16 on Wednesday, trading between $213.80 and $217.64 with about 17.6 million shares changing hands. U.S. equities markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen on Jan. 2. Yahoo Finance+1 The modest drop matters now because chip stocks that powered much of 2025’s rally enter 2026 with investors weighing rate expectations against demand signals for AI and data-center hardware. For AMD, the next near-term checkpoint is the Consumer Electronics Show, where CEO Lisa Su is set
Palantir stock today: PLTR closes 2025 at $177.75 as New Year’s Day shuts markets; Wedbush keeps $230 target

Palantir stock today: PLTR closes 2025 at $177.75 as New Year’s Day shuts markets; Wedbush keeps $230 target

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:59 ET — Market closed Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR.O) shares closed down 1.7% at $177.75 on Wednesday, after ending Tuesday at $180.84, Nasdaq data showed. U.S. markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Nasdaq+1 The timing matters for Palantir investors because the stock has become a fast-moving proxy for sentiment around artificial intelligence-linked software names. Holiday closures can concentrate flows into the next open, magnifying moves that might otherwise play out over several sessions. With the calendar turning and trading paused on Thursday, investors return on Friday with little time to
GOOG stock today: Analyst lifts Alphabet target to $385 as AI-search optimism kicks off 2026

GOOG stock today: Analyst lifts Alphabet target to $385 as AI-search optimism kicks off 2026

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:54 ET — Market closed Citizens Financial Group analyst Andrew Boone raised his price target on Google parent Alphabet to $385 from $340, citing AI Mode and AI Overviews in Search and the release of the Gemini 3 model, even as ChatGPT and Perplexity vie for users, Barron’s reported. “We view AI search as a tailwind near term for query growth,” Boone wrote, and the new target implies about 22% upside from Tuesday’s close, the report said. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Barron’s+1 Alphabet’s non-voting Class C
Meta Platforms (META) stock in focus as scam-ad probe and lawsuit hang over shares into 2026

Meta Platforms (META) stock in focus as scam-ad probe and lawsuit hang over shares into 2026

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:47 ET — Market closed. Meta Platforms (META) shares were last down 0.9% at $660.09 from the prior close in the final session of 2025, after trading between $658.45 and $667.08. The stock came into focus as fresh legal and regulatory pressure built around scam advertising on Facebook and Instagram, a core revenue stream for the social media company. That matters now because ads account for most of Meta’s sales, and regulators are pushing platforms to verify who is paying for them. “Universal advertiser verification” means checking an advertiser’s identity before it can run ads
Micron stock today: MU last at $285 as New Year holiday shuts markets; China DRAM IPO in focus

Micron stock today: MU last at $285 as New Year holiday shuts markets; China DRAM IPO in focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:58 ET — Market closed Micron Technology (MU.O) was last at $285.41, down $7.21, or 2.5%, from the prior close after trading between $284.19 and $293.91 in the final session of 2025. U.S. stock markets are closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Nasdaq The memory-chip maker enters 2026 with investors still focused on demand tied to artificial intelligence servers, where tight supply has supported pricing. In its latest quarterly outlook, Micron projected second-quarter revenue of $18.7 billion, plus or minus $400 million, and adjusted earnings of $8.42 per share, after reporting first-quarter
Broadcom stock today: AVGO slips into New Year’s market closure as OpenAI chip tie-up stays in focus

Broadcom stock today: AVGO slips into New Year’s market closure as OpenAI chip tie-up stays in focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:33 ET — Market closed Broadcom Inc (AVGO) shares fell 1.1% in the final U.S. session of 2025, closing at $346.10 on Wednesday. U.S. markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Reuters The stock’s drop tracked a broader year-end pullback as investors locked in gains in light trading after a strong 2025 for major indexes. The S&P 500 ended Wednesday down 0.74%, with all three major indexes closing the year with double-digit gains, Reuters reported. Reuters That backdrop matters for Broadcom because the chipmaker sits near the center of the AI infrastructure trade
Mexico Stock Exchange today: IPC ends 2025 slightly lower as tariffs and key data loom

Mexico Stock Exchange today: IPC ends 2025 slightly lower as tariffs and key data loom

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:42 ET — Market closed. Mexico’s benchmark S&P/BMV IPC fell 0.09% on Wednesday to 64,308.29, extending a three-session slide as investors locked in gains at year-end. Still, the Mexico Stock Exchange’s main index finished 2025 up 29.9%, its best annual performance since 2009. Forbes México The Bolsa Mexicana de Valores is closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day, pausing trading after a year-end rally that left positioning stretched into 2026. Grupo BMV U.S. markets are also shut on Thursday, after Wall Street ended the final session of 2025 lower. “We expect this broadening of performance
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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:11 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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