CoreWeave stock rises as Wells Fargo trims target and insiders signal sales

CoreWeave stock rises as Wells Fargo trims target and insiders signal sales

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 13:07 EST — Regular session CoreWeave shares rose 1.6% to $78.43 on Thursday, after Wells Fargo cut its price target on the AI cloud firm while keeping a buy-equivalent rating. The stock ranged between $76.03 and $79.92. Futu News The calls land at a moment when investors are trying to pin down what “AI infrastructure”…
Coinbase stock rises on BofA upgrade even as bitcoin slips toward $90,000

Coinbase stock rises on BofA upgrade even as bitcoin slips toward $90,000

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 13:16 EST — Regular session Coinbase Global shares were up 1.4% at $249.42 on Thursday after Bank of America upgraded the crypto exchange to “Buy,” giving the stock a company-specific boost in a market still tied to bitcoin’s mood swings. TipRanks The timing matters because Coinbase’s results still lean heavily on how much people trade…
Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 13:08 EST — Regular session Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) shares jumped about 8% in early afternoon trade on Thursday, rebounding a day after a sharp drop as a TipRanks report pointed to a profit-focused “reset” in North America. The stock was up $3.27 at $42.91, after trading between $39.51 and $42.91. The move matters because…
VNET stock jumps nearly 10% as 21Vianet rides a China tech bid — what traders watch next

VNET stock jumps nearly 10% as 21Vianet rides a China tech bid — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 12:56 ET — Regular session VNET Group Inc shares jumped nearly 10% on Thursday, rising 9.8% to $10.22 by midday trading and touching a session high of $10.22. About 3.6 million shares had changed hands by 12:48 p.m. ET, after the stock opened at $9.50. The gains put the spotlight back on China-focused data-center stocks,…
RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 13:10 EST — Regular session RTX Corp (RTX.N) shares rose 1.3% to $188.09 in afternoon trading on Thursday, after earlier touching $197.00. The stock has seesawed as President Donald Trump pressed for a bigger Pentagon budget while warning defense contractors over dividends and buybacks. Trump said on Wednesday the 2027 U.S. military budget should be…
IREN stock jumps 6% in Nasdaq trade as bitcoin miners rebound; CES buzz and payrolls ahead

IREN stock jumps 6% in Nasdaq trade as bitcoin miners rebound; CES buzz and payrolls ahead

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 12:58 EST — Regular session IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) shares were up about 6.3% at $46.38 in midday trading on Thursday, after swinging between $42.69 and $47.57 earlier in the session. The move matters because IREN has become a fast, levered way to trade two themes at once: bitcoin-linked cash flows and demand for AI…
Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 13:00 (ET) — Regular session. Shares of The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL.O) rose about 8.5% to $21.02 in early afternoon trading on Thursday after the maker of Quest and Atkins snacks reported quarterly results and expanded its stock repurchase plan. The stock touched $22 earlier in the session. Simply Good Foods said fiscal first-quarter…
Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 12:50 EST — Regular session Ford Motor (F.N) shares rose 4.7% to $14.39 by midday on Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the automaker to “overweight,” a call for the stock to outperform. The gain came as the broader S&P 500 was little changed. Reuters The upgrade lands as investors look for signs Detroit is finding…
Caesars Entertainment stock jumps nearly 9% after Susquehanna upgrade — what investors watch next

Caesars Entertainment stock jumps nearly 9% after Susquehanna upgrade — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 12:49 EST — Regular session Caesars Entertainment shares climbed nearly 9% in midday trade on Thursday after Susquehanna upgraded the casino operator to “Positive” and raised its price target to $31 from $25. The stock was up about 9% at $25.06. Benzinga The upgrade lands at a touchy moment for casino stocks, where any hint…
AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds after Scotiabank downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds after Scotiabank downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

New York, January 8, 2026, 12:43 PM EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares were up 5.9% at $90.75 in midday trading on Thursday, after swinging between $85.11 and $93.96. The stock ended Wednesday at $85.73. The bounce follows a sharp jolt in a stock that has been a standout winner. ASTS fell 12% on Wednesday after a Scotiabank…
Mastercard stock climbs as Apple taps JPMorgan for Apple Card, keeps Mastercard network

Mastercard stock climbs as Apple taps JPMorgan for Apple Card, keeps Mastercard network

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 12:43 EST — Regular session Mastercard Incorporated shares rose on Thursday after Apple said JPMorgan Chase will become the new issuer of the Apple Card while Mastercard remains the payment network. Mastercard stock was up about 0.8% at $584.47 in midday trading. Reuters The Apple Card is a rare, high-profile co-brand in U.S. consumer finance,…

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  • US Natural Gas Prices Rise on Impact of Historic Winter Storm
    January 23, 2026, 5:51 PM EST. Natural gas prices surged over 60% this week, supported by forecasts of a historic Arctic cold front sweeping into the U.S. This severe weather threatens to disrupt production, particularly in Texas, a key gas-producing state. February Nymex natural gas futures closed 4.56% higher on Friday, although still below Thursday's three-year high. The storm is expected to increase heating demand and pressure inventories. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has lowered its 2026 dry natural gas production forecast, adding to price support. Despite elevated inventory levels-6% above last year and the five-year average-supplies remain ample. The number of active U.S. gas rigs held steady near a 2-year high, while demand and LNG exports showed slight changes. The evolving weather pattern remains the primary driver behind this week's price rallies.
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