Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co Ltd shares jumped as much as 6.4% to A$3.80 in Sydney trading Monday, tracking gains across buy-now-pay-later stocks. The move followed U.S. President Trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, raising questions over credit supply and funding costs. Zip will report half-year results on Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of changing credit risk and repayment trends.
Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Fortescue shares fell 1.6% to A$22.35 by late morning in Sydney, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.6% rise. Iron ore price swings and speculation over a possible Rio Tinto-Glencore deal dominated trading. Analysts put Fortescue’s 12-month target at A$19.33, with most recommending sell. The company will release its December-quarter production report on Jan. 22.
12 January 2026
Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

Compass shares rose 4.7% to $12.84 after closing an all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate, forming Compass International Holdings. The company issued $1 billion in convertible notes to help pay down Anywhere’s debt. The merger exchange ratio was set at 1.436 Compass shares for each Anywhere share. Brands like Coldwell Banker and CENTURY 21 will remain independent under a shared tech platform.
12 January 2026
SGX shares set for Monday spotlight as Nasdaq dual-listing rule push heads for Feb 8 deadline

SGX shares set for Monday spotlight as Nasdaq dual-listing rule push heads for Feb 8 deadline

Singapore Exchange shares closed up 1.16% at S$17.51 after MAS and SGX RegCo launched a public consultation on rule changes to simplify dual listings with Nasdaq. The draft proposes a new Global Listing Board with a S$2 billion market-cap requirement and streamlined prospectus rules. Public feedback runs through Feb. 8. Bank stocks remain at record highs, supporting the broader market.
12 January 2026
Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Allegiant agreed to acquire Sun Country for about $1.5 billion, valuing SNCY at $18.89 per share, a 19.8% premium over Friday’s close. Sun Country shareholders will receive cash and Allegiant stock. The companies expect $140 million in annual synergies by year three and project the deal will boost earnings per share in the first year post-close. A joint investor call is set for Monday.
12 January 2026
NuScale Power stock set for Monday test after BofA upgrade keeps SMR trade alive

NuScale Power stock set for Monday test after BofA upgrade keeps SMR trade alive

NuScale Power shares closed at $20.51 Friday, up 4.3% amid sector gains and volatility. Bank of America upgraded the stock to Neutral but cut its price target to $28, citing a “screening year” ahead. Meta Platforms signed 20-year nuclear power deals, boosting investor sentiment across the sector. NuScale continues to seek permits and customers for its small modular reactor projects.
Light & Wonder shares jump on ASX after $127.5 mln Aristocrat settlement ends Dragon Train fight

Light & Wonder shares jump on ASX after $127.5 mln Aristocrat settlement ends Dragon Train fight

Light & Wonder shares jumped 16% after it agreed to pay US$127.5 million to Aristocrat Leisure, settling a lawsuit over slot machine intellectual property. The deal requires Light & Wonder to remove two disputed games and destroy related data. Aristocrat shares rose 1%. Investors are watching for potential impacts on Light & Wonder’s broader game lineup.
12 January 2026
American Airlines stock gets a fresh upgrade — what AAL investors watch as airline earnings kick off

American Airlines stock gets a fresh upgrade — what AAL investors watch as airline earnings kick off

American Airlines shares rose 1.7% to $15.99 Friday after Susquehanna upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $20, citing new revenue strategies and an improved outlook. The move comes as U.S. airline earnings season begins, with Delta reporting Jan. 13. American also announced new First Class barbecue meals and free Wi-Fi for loyalty members. Rising fuel costs remain a concern for the sector.
Archer Aviation stock (ACHR) in focus: what traders watch before Monday’s open

Archer Aviation stock (ACHR) in focus: what traders watch before Monday’s open

Archer Aviation shares closed at $8.81 Friday, up 1.2% on volume of 60.2 million, and 8.4% higher for the week. CEO Adam Goldstein received 131,300 deferred restricted stock units, set to settle in 2029, according to a Form 4 filing. Archer announced plans to develop aviation AI systems with Nvidia’s IGX Thor platform. The company is expected to report quarterly results around Feb. 26.
Ford stock slips Friday — the two catalysts that could move it next

Ford stock slips Friday — the two catalysts that could move it next

Ford Motor Co. shares closed down 1.4% at $14.20 Friday, retreating after a 4.7% jump Thursday on a Piper Sandler upgrade. The stock remains near recent highs as investors weigh shifts in EV spending and new software features. U.S. CPI data is due Tuesday, and Ford reports earnings Feb. 10. At CES, Ford announced plans for a Level 3 driver-assist system by 2028.
12 January 2026
Applied Digital stock jumped 18% Friday — what could move APLD next week

Applied Digital stock jumped 18% Friday — what could move APLD next week

Applied Digital shares jumped 18% to close at $37.68 Friday, trading nearly 86 million shares. The surge followed updates on leases, financing, and AI data center construction, with total leased capacity now at 600 megawatts. The company reported $126.6 million in quarterly revenue but posted a $31.2 million net loss. Investors await news on new contracts and construction milestones next week.
12 January 2026
Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock: what to know before Monday after $1 billion share-and-warrant deal

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock: what to know before Monday after $1 billion share-and-warrant deal

Ondas Holdings shares fell 2.3% to $13.69 Friday after announcing a $1 billion stock-and-warrant deal priced at $16.45 per unit. The offering could add over 180 million shares and warrants to the float, raising dilution concerns ahead of a planned January 12 closing. CEO Eric Brock is set to address investors January 14 and 16. Ondas also disclosed Sentry CS’s $11.3 million sales and $13.5 million loss for 2024.
12 January 2026
Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies shares jumped 9.65% to $23.29 Friday after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage-bond purchase plan. UWM Holdings rose 14%. The Federal Housing Finance Agency confirmed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would handle the buying but gave no further details. Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report for clues on rates and housing market direction.
12 January 2026

Stock Market Today

Data Center Stocks Surge Into the Weekend: Digital Realty, Equinix and Vertiv Set Up a Big Week Ahead

Data Center Stocks Surge Into the Weekend: Digital Realty, Equinix and Vertiv Set Up a Big Week Ahead

7 February 2026
Digital Realty, Equinix, and Vertiv shares surged Friday, with Vertiv up 10% and Digital Realty rising 4.1%, as investors rotated back into AI-linked data center stocks. The move followed Amazon’s $200 billion and Alphabet’s $175–185 billion 2026 capex targets. Digital Realty set 2026 core FFO guidance at $7.90 to $8.00 per share. Wall Street ended the week broadly higher, led by chipmakers.
Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

7 February 2026
IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc shares surged 15–21 percent Friday, erasing losses from the previous session. The rebound followed a Wall Street rally that sent the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. IonQ remains under scrutiny after a short-seller report questioned its Pentagon contract revenue. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

7 February 2026
U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.
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