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Hilltop Holdings (HTH) stock climbs after dividend hike, new $125 mln buyback and Q4 profit lift

Hilltop Holdings (HTH) stock climbs after dividend hike, new $125 mln buyback and Q4 profit lift

Hilltop Holdings shares rose 2.9% to $37.87 Friday after the company reported a Q4 profit of $41.6 million and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share. The board approved a new $125 million stock buyback plan through January 2027. Mortgage originations reached $2.4 billion for the quarter. The bank set aside $7.8 million for credit losses as non-accrual loans declined.
30 January 2026
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Why BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock is sliding today: president exit terms and a drop in ether

Why BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock is sliding today: president exit terms and a drop in ether

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 6.3% to $25.02 Friday, deepening losses after President Erik Nelson was terminated with a $605,000 separation package. The company’s stock tracked ether, which slid 3.8% Thursday, as BitMine holds over 4.2 million ether. No successor was named. Trading volume topped 34 million shares.
30 January 2026
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American Express stock price slides after earnings as investors weigh 2026 outlook and costs

American Express stock price slides after earnings as investors weigh 2026 outlook and costs

American Express shares fell 2.2% to $350.61 Friday after a quarterly report showed higher expenses despite strong card spending. The company posted $3.53 per share in earnings and $18.98 billion in revenue for the December quarter, with billed business up 9% to $445.1 billion. AmEx plans to raise its dividend 16% to 95 cents and projects 2026 EPS between $17.30 and $17.90.
30 January 2026
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Starbucks stock drops near $92 as investors weigh 2028 margin push after a busy week

Starbucks stock drops near $92 as investors weigh 2028 margin push after a busy week

Starbucks shares fell about 2% Friday, trading near $92 after a volatile week. Fiscal Q1 net revenue rose 6% to $9.9 billion, with adjusted EPS at $0.56 and global same-store sales up 4%, but operating margin dropped to 10.1%. The company forecast 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.15–$2.40 and plans to close its China retail joint venture this spring. Investors remain focused on margin improvement and upcoming results.
30 January 2026
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ImmunityBio stock rebounds: FDA scrutiny, a $505 million note and the next catalyst for IBRX

ImmunityBio stock rebounds: FDA scrutiny, a $505 million note and the next catalyst for IBRX

ImmunityBio shares climbed 5.9% to $6.26 Friday, rebounding from early losses despite declines in major biotech ETFs. The move followed a STAT News report that Chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong misrepresented an FDA meeting on Anktiva’s label expansion. Investors also tracked dilution risk after ImmunityBio amended a $505 million convertible note to allow partial conversions into stock.
30 January 2026
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Why Lumentum stock is whipping around today as Wall Street gears up for earnings

Why Lumentum stock is whipping around today as Wall Street gears up for earnings

Lumentum shares rose 2.5% to $390.96 Friday after volatile trading, outpacing Morgan Stanley’s new $350 price target. The firm kept an “equal weight” rating, citing strong demand but cautioning on margins and supply constraints. Investors await second-quarter earnings on Feb. 3 for updates on profitability and capacity.
30 January 2026
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Air Products stock jumps 6% after earnings beat guidance — what APD investors watch next

Air Products stock jumps 6% after earnings beat guidance — what APD investors watch next

Air Products and Chemicals shares rose 6.2% to $271.89 after fiscal Q1 adjusted EPS reached $3.16, beating estimates and topping guidance. Revenue climbed 6% to $3.1 billion. The company held its FY2026 adjusted EPS forecast at $12.85–$13.15 and expects capex near $4 billion. Helium weakness continued to weigh on volumes and pricing, especially in Asia.
30 January 2026
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Honeywell stock cools after earnings pop as breakup clock and 2026 outlook take center stage

Honeywell stock cools after earnings pop as breakup clock and 2026 outlook take center stage

Honeywell shares slipped 0.1% to $226.96 Friday, following a 5% surge after quarterly results. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.4% to $9.76 billion, missing forecasts, while adjusted EPS beat estimates at $2.59. Aerospace sales jumped 13.4% to $4.52 billion. Honeywell plans asset sales and a reporting overhaul in the first half of 2026.
30 January 2026
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Danaher stock steadies near $220 after earnings slide as 2026 outlook comes into focus

Danaher stock steadies near $220 after earnings slide as 2026 outlook comes into focus

Danaher shares edged up 0.1% to $219.83 Friday after steep losses earlier in the week. The company reported Q4 revenue of $6.84 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.23, with 2026 earnings guidance in line with analyst forecasts. Investors remain cautious amid weak academic research funding and recent stock swings. Vanguard disclosed an 8.63% stake in Danaher as of Dec. 31.
30 January 2026
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Moog stock price jumps on record quarter, raised 2026 outlook and dividend boost

Moog stock price jumps on record quarter, raised 2026 outlook and dividend boost

Moog shares jumped 6.4% to $306.57 after the company posted record quarterly sales of $1.1 billion and raised its 2026 outlook. Bookings reached $2.3 billion, pushing backlog up 30% to $3.3 billion. The company lifted its quarterly dividend 3% to $0.30 per share. Free cash flow turned negative as Moog increased inventory and faced tariff pressures on margins.
30 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock drops nearly 9% as Vanguard stake filing hits tape; traders eye late-February launch

AST SpaceMobile stock drops nearly 9% as Vanguard stake filing hits tape; traders eye late-February launch

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 8.7% to $111.50 Friday, swinging from a session high of $129.74 to a low of $109.04 on heavy volume. Vanguard disclosed a 7.68% stake in the company as of Dec. 31 in a regulatory filing. Investors are watching for the planned late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 rocket.
30 January 2026
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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