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Microsoft stock rises after Maia 200 AI chip reveal, with earnings and Fed decision next

Microsoft stock rises after Maia 200 AI chip reveal, with earnings and Fed decision next

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $470.28 in late trading Monday after the company launched its second-generation Maia AI chip and new developer tools. The Maia 200 chip goes live this week at a data center in Iowa, with another site planned in Arizona. The announcement comes ahead of Microsoft’s quarterly results due Wednesday.
26 January 2026
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Newmont stock price: why NEM rose as gold tops $5,100 and Scotiabank lifts target to $152

Newmont stock price: why NEM rose as gold tops $5,100 and Scotiabank lifts target to $152

Newmont shares rose 1.3% to $125.92 in after-hours trading Monday as gold prices hit a record $5,100 an ounce. Trading volume reached about 13.1 million shares. Scotiabank raised its price target for Newmont to $152, citing economic uncertainty and higher gold forecasts. The company’s Boddington mine in Australia resumed operations at reduced capacity after bushfires, with a Q1 production shortfall expected.
26 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock drops after hours as quantum shares wobble — what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock drops after hours as quantum shares wobble — what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 7.4% to $23.75 in after-hours trading Monday, erasing earlier gains above $26. Other quantum-computing stocks, including IonQ and Rigetti, also dropped sharply. The declines came ahead of D-Wave’s Qubits conference in Florida this week, where investors expect updates on its product roadmap and customer progress. IonQ announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire SkyWater Technology.
26 January 2026
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American Express stock price edges up after hours as AXP heads into Fed decision and earnings

American Express stock price edges up after hours as AXP heads into Fed decision and earnings

American Express shares rose 0.5% to $363.33 in after-hours trading Monday, ahead of its Friday earnings report. The S&P 500 closed up 0.5% and the Dow gained 0.6% as investors braced for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision and a wave of corporate results. Visa, Mastercard, and Capital One also advanced late. Analysts expect AmEx to report $3.55 per share for the quarter.
26 January 2026
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Cisco stock jumps on Evercore upgrade as Cisco rolls out new 360 Partner Program

Cisco stock jumps on Evercore upgrade as Cisco rolls out new 360 Partner Program

Cisco shares rose 3.3% to $77.02 in after-hours trading Monday after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $100, citing AI demand and an enterprise network upgrade cycle. Cisco also launched its new “Cisco 360” partner program targeting AI. Arista Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares also advanced during the session. Cisco’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 11.
26 January 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock climbs after the bell as Fed decision nears — what traders watch next

Palo Alto Networks stock climbs after the bell as Fed decision nears — what traders watch next

Palo Alto Networks shares rose 2.2% to $184.19 in late Monday trading, with about 5.3 million shares changing hands. CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and Zscaler also advanced ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday. Nike said it is investigating a possible data breach after a ransomware group claimed to have leaked company data. Investors are watching for big-tech earnings and Fed policy signals this week.
26 January 2026
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Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026
IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
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