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Cadence Bank stock slips as Huntington deal countdown nears Feb. 1 close

Cadence Bank stock slips as Huntington deal countdown nears Feb. 1 close

Cadence Bank shares fell 1.7% to $42.11 Friday, widening their discount to the implied Huntington Bancshares takeover price ahead of the expected Feb. 1 merger close. Huntington ended up 1.1% at $17.48, raising the deal’s implied value to $43.26 per Cadence share. All regulatory approvals are in place, with final closing conditions pending. After-hours, Cadence rose to $42.41.
31 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron shares rose 3.3% to $176.90 Friday after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts and announcing a 4% dividend increase. Executives said Venezuelan output could jump 50% if U.S. sanctions ease, while first-quarter production is expected to fall due to maintenance. Brent crude settled at $70.69. Investors await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and possible U.S. moves on Venezuela.
31 January 2026
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Nu Holdings stock drops after Nubank gets conditional U.S. bank charter nod — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings stock drops after Nubank gets conditional U.S. bank charter nod — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings shares fell 5.3% to $17.75 after it received conditional approval to form a U.S. national bank, with trading volume over 51 million shares. The new bank, to be based in McLean, Virginia, still needs further regulatory sign-offs. The drop came amid broader losses for Brazil-linked and fintech stocks. Nu’s next major update is expected with its Feb. 25 earnings report.
31 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 4.3% to $91.03 Friday as gold, silver, and copper prices slumped, triggering a broader mining sell-off. The drop followed news of Rio and Chinalco’s $903.6 million deal to acquire control of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio. London shares closed down 1.62%. Investors await possible updates on a Glencore tie-up by Feb. 5.
31 January 2026
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Your electric bill may stay high in 2026 — here’s what’s keeping rates up

Your electric bill may stay high in 2026 — here’s what’s keeping rates up

U.S. residential electricity prices are projected to reach 17.9 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2026, up from 17.3 cents in 2025, according to the Energy Information Administration. Utilities have requested nearly $31 billion in rate hikes for 2025, with over half already approved. Unpaid bills and shutoffs are rising, prompting regulatory action. Federal emergency orders are keeping some coal plants running, adding costs for consumers.
31 January 2026
Novavax stock drops 6% into the weekend as Pfizer Matrix‑M cash and earnings clock loom

Novavax stock drops 6% into the weekend as Pfizer Matrix‑M cash and earnings clock loom

Novavax shares fell 6.4% to $8.85 at Friday’s close, underperforming the broader market. Trading volume topped 5 million shares, above the 50-day average. Investors are watching for updates on partner-driven cash, including a $30 million upfront payment expected in Q1 2026 from a license deal. Novavax delayed its profitability target to 2028 and projects 2026 adjusted revenue of $185–$205 million.
31 January 2026
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Gold.com stock slides after gold’s historic reversal; earnings on deck next week

Gold.com stock slides after gold’s historic reversal; earnings on deck next week

Gold.com shares fell 3.1% to $51.85 Friday, then rose 1.3% after hours, following sharp swings in bullion prices after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. The company, formerly A-Mark Precious Metals, reports quarterly results Feb. 5. Canada’s gold sector dropped 11.8% as spot gold slid and the dollar strengthened. Analysts cited Warsh’s nomination as a bearish signal for gold.
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  • Jefferies Reaffirms Buy Rating for London Stock Exchange Group with £110 Target
    April 24, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating on London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) shares, setting a £110 price target implying an 11.38% upside. The stock traded up 0.7% to GBX 9,876.29 on heavy volume of 83.4 million shares. Other analysts show mixed target revisions: Citigroup cut theirs to £131, Deutsche Bank lowered to £114, while JPMorgan raised theirs to £137. LSEG holds a market cap of £48.97 billion, with valuation metrics including a PE ratio of 41.67 and a beta of 0.38. The company recently announced a share repurchase program, indicating confidence in the stock's value. LSEG reported strong quarterly earnings with EPS of 420.60 GBX, maintaining a net margin of 13.41%. The consensus among seven analysts remains a "Buy" rating, with an average target of £122.

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Meta’s Amazon Chip Deal Shows AI Race Is Moving Beyond Nvidia GPUs

Meta’s Amazon Chip Deal Shows AI Race Is Moving Beyond Nvidia GPUs

24 April 2026
Meta has signed a multiyear deal worth billions to use Amazon Web Services’ Graviton5 chips for AI, deploying tens of millions of cores. Meta plans 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion and will cut about 8,000 jobs, with layoffs effective May 20. Meta shares rose $16.87 to $676.02 near the U.S. close; Amazon gained $8.87 to $263.95. Meta will report first-quarter results after the market closes April 29.
Liberty Broadband Stock Plunges 26% as Charter Earnings Jolt Merger Bet

Liberty Broadband Stock Plunges 26% as Charter Earnings Jolt Merger Bet

24 April 2026
Liberty Broadband shares dropped about 26% Friday, mirroring a plunge in Charter Communications after Charter reported losing 120,000 internet customers last quarter, more than expected. Liberty holders are set to receive Charter stock under a pending merger, tying Liberty’s value to Charter’s share price. Charter closed down 26% at $179.04. Liberty’s Class A and C shares traded near $41.65 late in the session.
Ouster Stock Jumps as Atlanta Traffic Deal Puts BlueCity Near 2026 World Cup Sites

Ouster Stock Jumps as Atlanta Traffic Deal Puts BlueCity Near 2026 World Cup Sites

24 April 2026
Ouster Inc shares climbed 6.7% to $28.17 Friday after announcing its BlueCity lidar traffic system will be deployed at over 30 Atlanta intersections ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expansion, in partnership with Georgia DOT and Southern Lighting & Traffic Systems, builds on earlier installations near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ouster will report first-quarter results May 5.
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