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.
UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority launched the “Mills Review” to examine how advanced AI could reshape retail financial services, with responses due by Feb. 24 and recommendations expected by summer 2026. The FCA ruled out AI-specific rules for now, despite criticism from MPs over regulatory delays and concerns about risks such as AI-driven fraud and algorithmic bias.

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Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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