CrowdStrike stock slips late in session despite Gartner “Customers’ Choice” nod — what CRWD investors watch next

CrowdStrike stock slips late in session despite Gartner “Customers’ Choice” nod — what CRWD investors watch next

CrowdStrike shares fell 1% to $472.04 Wednesday, despite winning Gartner’s “Customers’ Choice” badge for endpoint protection. The drop followed the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady and came as analysts cited valuation concerns. Legal issues linger after last July’s outage, with some lawsuits still active. CrowdStrike’s next earnings report is expected around March 3.
Redwire stock slips 6% after $151B SHIELD contract buzz; RDW swings into the close

Redwire stock slips 6% after $151B SHIELD contract buzz; RDW swings into the close

Redwire Corp shares fell 6% to $13.35 on Wednesday, reversing a 30% surge after landing a spot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. The company said SHIELD has a $151 billion ceiling but no guaranteed revenue, with future gains dependent on specific task orders. Trading volume topped 48 million shares by mid-afternoon. Investors are waiting for details on funded work and contract timelines.
Citigroup stock slips late Wednesday as Fed holds rates and Citi reshuffles bankers

Citigroup stock slips late Wednesday as Fed holds rates and Citi reshuffles bankers

Citigroup shares fell 0.9% to $113.73 in late New York trading after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged and investors weighed new leadership changes and a lawsuit targeting Citi’s wealth division. JPMorgan was flat, Bank of America lost 1.2%, and Goldman Sachs edged higher. The Fed’s decision kept attention on the timing of possible rate cuts in 2026 and their impact on bank margins.
28 January 2026
American Airlines stock slips again after Storm Fern chaos — what AAL traders watch next

American Airlines stock slips again after Storm Fern chaos — what AAL traders watch next

American Airlines shares fell 0.9% to $13.43 Wednesday after Winter Storm Fern forced over 9,000 cancellations and is expected to cut first-quarter revenue by up to $200 million. The company maintained its 2026 profit outlook but projected a first-quarter loss of 10 to 50 cents per share. Crews faced long waits and overnight stays in terminals as operations struggled to recover.
28 January 2026
Microchip (MCHP) stock jumps after BofA upgrade as chip rally widens

Microchip (MCHP) stock jumps after BofA upgrade as chip rally widens

Microchip Technology shares rose 7.6% to $80.87 by 3:15 p.m. EST Wednesday after Bank of America upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $95. The move followed gains across chipmakers tied to AI data-center demand. Microchip will report quarterly results on Feb. 5. CEO Steve Sanghi sold 18,509 shares last week under a pre-set trading plan.
Bank of America stock slips after Fed holds rates: what traders watch next for BAC

Bank of America stock slips after Fed holds rates: what traders watch next for BAC

Bank of America shares fell 1.2% to $51.52 after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and gave little guidance on future cuts. The bank told staff it will match the U.S. government’s $1,000 “Trump Account” contribution for eligible employees’ children. Vito Lo Piccolo was named country executive for Italy, replacing Nino Mattarella. The S&P 500 briefly touched 7,000 before retreating as markets awaited Fed Chair Powell’s remarks.
StubHub (STUB) stock jumps 11% as traders chase rebound ahead of Super Bowl LX

StubHub (STUB) stock jumps 11% as traders chase rebound ahead of Super Bowl LX

StubHub shares jumped 11% to $15.34 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after the company reported strong NFL ticket demand. The stock remains well below its $23.50 IPO price, with investors monitoring ongoing litigation and upcoming Super Bowl sales. Rival ticketing stocks saw smaller moves. Bragar Eagel & Squire is probing potential shareholder claims related to StubHub’s IPO disclosures.
Sanmina stock rebounds nearly 7% as SANM steadies after guidance shock

Sanmina stock rebounds nearly 7% as SANM steadies after guidance shock

Sanmina shares rose about 7% to $153 Wednesday afternoon, rebounding after a sharp drop on Tuesday tied to a weaker-than-expected revenue outlook for the March quarter. The company forecast Q2 revenue of $3.1 billion to $3.4 billion, below analyst estimates. Argus Research raised its price target on Sanmina to $200. First-quarter revenue reached $3.19 billion, with non-GAAP EPS at $2.38.
28 January 2026
Bloom Energy stock jumps nearly 10% as Barclays starts coverage ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy stock jumps nearly 10% as Barclays starts coverage ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy shares surged 9.6% to $166.94 Wednesday, with volume topping 10.7 million after Baird raised its price target and Barclays began coverage. The rally follows a $2.65 billion fuel-cell deal with American Electric Power. Investors await Bloom’s Feb. 5 earnings for updates on production capacity and data-center demand. Plug Power and FuelCell Energy also posted gains.
P&G stock drops nearly 1% as TD Cowen downgrades; investors weigh tariffs and a new Wonderbelly buy

P&G stock drops nearly 1% as TD Cowen downgrades; investors weigh tariffs and a new Wonderbelly buy

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1% to $146.89 Wednesday after TD Cowen downgraded the stock, citing weak pricing power and increased promotions. The company announced a Wonderbelly acquisition and a new Crest toothpaste launch. Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard sold nearly 96,000 shares at an average of $151.15. P&G raised U.S. prices by up to 2.5% to offset tariffs.
28 January 2026
Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% Wednesday, citing “somewhat elevated” inflation. The S&P 500 briefly crossed 7,000 before retreating, while the dollar rebounded and gold hit a record $5,311.31 an ounce. Two Fed governors dissented, favoring a rate cut. President Trump is expected to name a replacement for Chair Jerome Powell soon.
AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile shares surged 9% to $121.42 Wednesday afternoon on heavy volume, as investors eyed the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch and a 2026 commercial rollout. The company aims to deploy 45–60 satellites by year-end but faces skepticism over whether it can maintain the planned launch pace. Analyst Tim Farrar called the targets unrealistic if launches slow. Competition from SpaceX’s Starlink is intensifying.

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8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 1:08 AM EST Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Succession and Valuation Analysis February 8, 2026, 1:01 AM EST. Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) announced Haytham Hodaly will become CEO on March 31, 2026, with Randy Smallwood moving to non-executive Chair. The stock has surged nearly 30% in 90 days and posted a 98% one-year total return. Despite this momentum, shares trade about 22% below an analyst's fair value estimate of CA$190.41. The company boasts strong finances with CA$1 billion cash and a CA$2 billion undrawn credit facility, underpinning growth prospects.
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
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