CoreWeave stock heads into year-end week after Friday drop as AI financing debate flares

CoreWeave stock heads into year-end week after Friday drop as AI financing debate flares

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 8:33 PM ET — Market closed CoreWeave shares closed down $2.47, or 3.1%, at $76.42 on Friday, their most recent close with U.S. markets shut for the weekend. The Nvidia-backed AI cloud firm heads into the final trading days of the year with scrutiny returning to how the AI boom is being financed, after weekend reporting highlighted “circular” arrangements linking chip suppliers, model builders and cloud capacity providers. The Guardian That debate matters for CoreWeave because the company’s business model depends on financing and filling large amounts of data-center capacity, leaving the stock sensitive to
Costco stock ends higher as investors line up for Jan. 7 holiday sales update

Costco stock ends higher as investors line up for Jan. 7 holiday sales update

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 20:18 ET — Market closed Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) shares ended Friday up 0.2% at $873.35 in thin post-Christmas trading. The warehouse-club operator has a near-term holiday checkpoint on deck: Costco’s December sales results are scheduled for Jan. 7, after the regular U.S. close. Costco Investor Relations That matters because the update gives investors a timely read on holiday demand at a retailer built around value pricing and recurring membership fees, which help support profits when shoppers pull back. Wall Street largely marked time on Friday, snapping a five-session rally with only marginal declines, as
JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 20:12 ET — Market closed JPMorgan Chase & Co shares ended Friday down $1.26, or 0.4%, at $327.91, easing alongside other big U.S. financial stocks heading into the final week of 2025. Nasdaq The pullback comes with major U.S. indexes near record peaks and the S&P 500 about 1% from 7,000, a milestone investors are watching into year-end. Reuters What matters for bank shares now is the interest-rate path. The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark rate by 75 basis points — a basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point — over its last
Silver breaks $80 as SLV jumps 9% into year-end — what’s next for the ETF

Silver breaks $80 as SLV jumps 9% into year-end — what’s next for the ETF

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 7:59 PM ET — Market closed The iShares Silver Trust climbed 9.1% in the last U.S. session and remained in focus on Sunday after spot silver pushed above $80 an ounce for the first time, extending a record run in the metal. BlackRock+1 The move matters because SLV is a popular way for stock investors to take direct exposure to silver without trading futures, and the metal’s latest milestone is drawing momentum and hedging demand into year-end. Reuters Silver’s jump has been driven by a mix of robust industrial and investment demand, tightening inventories, geopolitical
Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers amid year-end surge

Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers amid year-end surge

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 20:08 ET Spot silver crossed $80 an ounce for the first time late on Sunday, setting a fresh record as a year-end rally in precious metals accelerated. Reuters+1 The sharp move matters for manufacturers because silver is used across industrial supply chains, including electronics and electrification that underpin solar panels, electric vehicles and data centres. The Guardian The rally is also landing as traders position for further U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 and China prepares new rules governing silver exports for 2026-27. Reuters+2The Business Times+2 Spot silver — the price for immediate delivery
AppLovin stock slips before the final trading week of 2025 — here’s what’s next

AppLovin stock slips before the final trading week of 2025 — here’s what’s next

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 19:57 ET — Market closed. AppLovin (APP.O) shares ended the last regular session down 1.8% at $714.23, as U.S. markets headed into the final trading stretch of the year before shutting for the weekend. The pullback matters because AppLovin has been one of 2025’s standout performers, leaving its stock more exposed to year-end repositioning and any sign that growth is cooling. A Nasdaq.com commentary published late Friday flagged valuation as a key debate for investors. Nasdaq Investors are also tracking whether AppLovin can broaden its advertising business beyond its core mobile-gaming roots, particularly through tools
Nike stock edges higher as UBS flags improving brand signals — what investors watch next

Nike stock edges higher as UBS flags improving brand signals — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 19:57 ET — Market closed Nike shares rose in the last U.S. session, extending a late-week lift after UBS pointed to improving consumer indicators for the sportswear maker. The stock last traded at $60.93, up about 1.5% from the prior close. StreetInsider.com The move matters because Nike is trying to steady sentiment after investors punished the stock following its latest quarterly report, when the company flagged ongoing pressure on profitability. Any fresh read on brand momentum has been moving quickly through trading desks into year-end. Securities and Exchange Commission+1 UBS’s Evidence Lab sportswear survey, published
Citi stock slips into year-end as traders eye Fed minutes and the next chair call

Citi stock slips into year-end as traders eye Fed minutes and the next chair call

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 19:57 ET — Market closed. Citigroup shares ended down 0.9% at $120.42 on Friday, snapping a short run higher in a muted, post-Christmas session. Citi The move matters heading into the final week of 2025 because bank stocks tend to be highly sensitive to shifts in the interest-rate outlook. Changes in rates can move banks’ net interest margin — the spread between what they earn on loans and what they pay on deposits. Reuters+1 Investors are also bracing for policy headlines that could steer rate expectations in the days ahead, including minutes from the Federal
Silver breaks $80 as year-end metal rally squeezes manufacturers and fuels 2026 rate-cut bets

Silver breaks $80 as year-end metal rally squeezes manufacturers and fuels 2026 rate-cut bets

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 19:10 ET Silver pushed beyond $80 an ounce for the first time in early Asian trading on Monday, extending a year-end rally that has also lifted gold to record highs. SWI swissinfo.ch+1 The latest jump matters because investors are heading into 2026 with a heavy tilt toward precious metals, driven by expectations of U.S. interest-rate cuts and demand for assets seen as protection against inflation and currency moves. The Guardian+1 Supply worries are adding fuel. China is set to impose new restrictions on silver exports starting Jan. 1, while demand has been rising for the
Coinbase stock braces for Monday after CEO flags India arrest tied to breach

Coinbase stock braces for Monday after CEO flags India arrest tied to breach

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 19:16 ET — Market closed Coinbase Global (COIN.O) Chief Executive Brian Armstrong said a former customer service agent had been arrested in India in connection with a security breach, keeping the U.S. crypto exchange’s shares in focus ahead of Monday’s session. Coinbase shares fell 1.2% in the previous session to $236.90. X (formerly Twitter) The arrest reopens investor attention on an incident that raised questions about insider access to customer-support tools — and the cost of cleaning up after a breach. In a May regulatory filing, Coinbase estimated expenses of about $180 million to $400
AST SpaceMobile slides into the weekend as BlueBird 6 operations timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile slides into the weekend as BlueBird 6 operations timeline comes into focus

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 19:17 ET — Market closed AST SpaceMobile (ASTS.O) shares ended Friday down 7.8% at $71.95, as the space-to-smartphone stock extended sharp swings after the launch of its newest satellite. The move matters because AST’s valuation has been driven by expectations it can turn years of testing into a scaled satellite network that connects standard smartphones. The next checkpoints — when the satellite begins operating and how quickly more spacecraft follow — are likely to set the tone for trading into year-end. The Week+1 The company added fresh detail over the weekend. Chief operating officer Shanti
Silver’s record run pulls in amateur investors as gold and platinum hit new highs

Silver’s record run pulls in amateur investors as gold and platinum hit new highs

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 19:02 ET Spot silver, the cash price for immediate delivery, jumped about 9% on Friday, Dec. 26 and hit a record $78.53 an ounce, while gold and platinum also set new highs. Reuters The move capped a year-end rush into precious metals as traders priced in U.S. interest-rate cuts in 2026 and sought protection from geopolitical risk, boosting demand for assets that do not pay interest. Reuters Silver’s surge matters because it is both an investment and an industrial metal used in electronics and solar panels, and its smaller market can swing sharply when liquidity

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

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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