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AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin shares fell 1.8% to $606.99 Thursday, extending losses after a 7.6% drop Wednesday, despite Evercore ISI initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and $835 target. The stock lagged a broader market rally led by chipmakers. AppLovin, up 104% in 2025, faces volatility and an SEC probe into data practices. Earnings are due Feb. 11.
16 January 2026
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Oracle stock slides on bondholder lawsuit over AI debt plans as UK defence cloud deal lands

Oracle stock slides on bondholder lawsuit over AI debt plans as UK defence cloud deal lands

Oracle shares fell 1.9% Thursday after bondholders sued, alleging the company failed to disclose plans for $38 billion in new debt tied to its OpenAI deal. The lawsuit targets buyers of $18 billion in bonds issued weeks before the borrowing. Oracle also announced a cloud contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. An Oracle officer filed to sell up to 35,000 shares, according to a regulatory notice.
15 January 2026
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Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research shares jumped 4.2% to $217.47 in after-hours trading Thursday, following broker upgrades and TSMC’s announcement of higher 2026 spending plans. Applied Materials, KLA, and U.S.-listed TSMC shares also posted strong gains. Wells Fargo, RBC Capital, Stifel, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays all raised price targets for Lam, citing robust demand in wafer-fab equipment and AI-related growth.
15 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

The Dow Jones closed up 292.81 points at 49,442.44 on Thursday, ending a two-day slide as strong bank earnings and Taiwan Semiconductor’s bullish outlook lifted sentiment. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock all beat profit forecasts. Chip stocks rebounded after Taiwan Semiconductor projected nearly 30% revenue growth for 2026. Weekly jobless claims fell to 198,000, signaling continued labor market stability.
15 January 2026
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Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva backed Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he faces political pressure from the Trump administration. Trump said he doesn’t plan to fire Powell but left future action open. Fitch warned that eroding Fed independence could damage the U.S. credit rating. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and European officials cautioned that interference could push rates higher.
15 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock jumps after earnings beat and dividend hike — here’s what moved GS

Goldman Sachs stock jumps after earnings beat and dividend hike — here’s what moved GS

Goldman Sachs shares rose 4.6% to $975.86 in after-hours trading Thursday after the bank posted quarterly earnings of $14.01 per share on $13.45 billion in revenue, beating estimates. The company raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 per share. Net earnings reached $4.62 billion, with Global Banking & Markets contributing $10.41 billion in revenue. Operating costs increased due to higher compensation and transaction expenses.
15 January 2026
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C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai shares fell 2.7% to $13.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 522,175 shares for about $7.1 million under a prearranged 10b5-1 plan, according to an SEC filing. The stock remains down over 60% from its 52-week high. Investors are watching for more insider filings and the company’s next earnings report, expected March 3.
15 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix shares fell 0.6% to $88.05 in after-hours trading after announcing a multi-year global film licensing deal with Sony Pictures. A Delaware judge denied Paramount Skydance’s request to fast-track its lawsuit over Warner Bros Discovery’s preference for Netflix’s takeover bid. Investors are focused on Netflix’s January 20 earnings and updates on the Warner deal. Financial terms of the Sony agreement were not disclosed.
15 January 2026
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Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy shares surged 11.8% to $419.07 in after-hours trading Thursday after announcing a $3.45 billion deal to buy 2.6 GW of gas-fired power plants from Energy Capital Partners. The purchase, paid with $2.55 billion in cash and $900 million in stock, nearly doubles Talen’s projected annual output. Investors are watching financing and regulatory approvals. Energy Capital Partners will become a major shareholder.
15 January 2026
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XRP price slips today as Senate delays crypto bill, Ripple rolls out $150 million LMAX deal

XRP price slips today as Senate delays crypto bill, Ripple rolls out $150 million LMAX deal

XRP fell 3.3% to $2.07 in late Thursday trading after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a session on a key crypto bill. Bitcoin and ether also declined. Ripple announced a $150 million partnership with LMAX Group and received preliminary approval for an EU payments license, but neither move steadied XRP. Senate Agriculture Committee plans to release its own crypto bill text by Jan. 21.
15 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slides near $95,500 as Senate crypto bill stalls; Coinbase, Strategy shares drop

Bitcoin price slides near $95,500 as Senate crypto bill stalls; Coinbase, Strategy shares drop

Bitcoin fell 2% to $95,528 in late trading, pulling Coinbase down 6.5%, Strategy 4.7%, and Marathon Digital 3.9%. The Senate Banking Committee abruptly delayed a key session on crypto market rules after Coinbase’s CEO opposed the bill. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF slipped 2.6%. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $711 million in net inflows on Jan. 14 and $484 million on Jan. 13.
15 January 2026
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SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell 1.4% in after-hours trading Thursday as spot silver slipped 0.3% to $92.50 an ounce, retreating from a record $93.57. The dollar strengthened after U.S. jobless claims and a calmer stance from President Trump on Iran. Investors await upcoming U.S. data and the Federal Reserve’s January 27-28 policy meeting.
15 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat as deal fees rebound

Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat as deal fees rebound

Morgan Stanley shares rose 5.8% to $191.23 in after-hours trading Thursday after fourth-quarter profit beat estimates. Investment banking revenue jumped 47% to $2.41 billion, boosted by a rebound in debt underwriting and deal activity. Executives cited a strong deal pipeline but warned of geopolitical and macroeconomic risks. Wealth management revenue climbed 13% to $8.43 billion.
15 January 2026
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Strategy Inc stock drops as Senate crypto bill delay hits bitcoin — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc stock drops as Senate crypto bill delay hits bitcoin — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc. (MSTR) fell 4.7% to $170.91 Thursday as bitcoin slid 2% late in the session and crypto stocks dropped. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed debate on a crypto market-structure bill after Coinbase’s CEO criticized the draft. Coinbase shares dropped 6.5%, Robinhood 7.8%. Strategy will report fourth-quarter results after markets close Feb. 5.
15 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock slides after FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Eli Lilly stock slides after FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Eli Lilly shares fell 3.8% to $1,032.97 in after-hours trading after the FDA delayed its decision on the company’s obesity pill to April 10. A Texas compounding pharmacy filed a new lawsuit against Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging efforts to block access to cheaper alternatives. Investors are watching Lilly’s Feb. 4 earnings call and the FDA’s April decision as key dates.
15 January 2026
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Dow, S&P 500 rebound as TSMC sparks chip rally and big-bank earnings lift Wall Street

Dow, S&P 500 rebound as TSMC sparks chip rally and big-bank earnings lift Wall Street

TSMC reported a 35% jump in quarterly profit and forecast 2026 revenue growth near 30%, lifting chip stocks and pushing the S&P 500 up 0.26%. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs beat earnings estimates on strong investment banking and trading. Oil fell 4.6% to $59.19 after Trump’s comments eased supply fears. BlackRock’s assets under management hit a record $14 trillion.
15 January 2026
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Penumbra stock pops after Boston Scientific’s $14.5 billion buyout — what PEN investors watch next

Penumbra stock pops after Boston Scientific’s $14.5 billion buyout — what PEN investors watch next

Penumbra shares jumped 11.8% to $350.49 in after-hours trading Thursday after Boston Scientific announced a $14.5 billion cash-and-stock acquisition valuing Penumbra at $374 per share. The deal requires Penumbra shareholder approval and antitrust clearance. Penumbra posted preliminary Q4 revenue growth of over 21% year-over-year. Traders focused on the deal spread and closing risks.
15 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:25 AM EST Nearly 20% of FTSE 100 CEOs Reside Outside the UK February 8, 2026, 12:25 AM EST. Almost a fifth of CEOs leading FTSE 100 companies live outside the United Kingdom, marking a significant shift in corporate leadership geography. This trend reflects the increasing globalization of Britain's top businesses. The FTSE 100, representing the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, has seen growing international executive influence. Analysts point to this as evidence of the UK's evolving corporate landscape post-Brexit. The presence of foreign-resident
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.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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