Semiconductor stocks hit a record — here’s what could move SOXX next week

Semiconductor stocks hit a record — here’s what could move SOXX next week

U.S. semiconductor stocks pushed Wall Street to record highs Friday, with the SOXX ETF up 2.9% and Intel surging nearly 11% after praise from Donald Trump. Lam Research jumped 8.7% on a broker’s price target hike. TSMC reported Q4 revenue up 20.45% year-on-year, beating estimates. Traders await U.S. inflation data due Jan. 13 and TSMC’s guidance on Jan. 15.
Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips told President Trump they will only invest in Venezuela if new legal and security guarantees are met. Brent crude closed at $63.34 a barrel, WTI at $59.12, as Iran unrest and Russia-Ukraine tensions weighed on supply. Exxon rose 1.4%, Chevron 1.8%, ConocoPhillips fell 1.2%. Trafigura will load its first U.S.-bound Venezuelan crude shipment next week.
GM stock slides after $6 billion EV pullback charge — here’s what Wall Street watches next

GM stock slides after $6 billion EV pullback charge — here’s what Wall Street watches next

General Motors shares fell 2.7% to $82.87 Friday after announcing a $6 billion charge tied to scaling back electric-vehicle investments, including a $4.2 billion cash hit from canceled supplier contracts. Ford dropped 1.3%, while Tesla rose 2.1%. GM will record the charge in its fourth-quarter results on Jan. 27. The company reported a 43% drop in EV sales for Q4 after the federal tax credit expired.
UnitedHealth stock (UNH) hit by fresh Senate heat as nursing-home probe widens before earnings

UnitedHealth stock (UNH) hit by fresh Senate heat as nursing-home probe widens before earnings

UnitedHealth shares fell 0.8% to $343.98 Friday as senators widened their probe into the company’s nursing-home programs, citing unsatisfactory responses. Lawmakers warned they may escalate pressure if UnitedHealth does not cooperate. The company’s earnings call is set for Jan. 27. Investors are also awaiting the Jan. 13 consumer price index data.
Nvidia stock hits a China payment snag on H200 AI chips — what to watch before markets reopen

Nvidia stock hits a China payment snag on H200 AI chips — what to watch before markets reopen

Nvidia now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips, sources said, tightening terms amid regulatory scrutiny. Chinese firms have ordered over 2 million units, far above Nvidia’s available stock of 700,000. Nvidia shares closed down 0.1% at $184.86 Friday. AI chip stocks ended mixed as the S&P 500 and semiconductor index hit new records.
Bitcoin price clings to $90,000 after ETF outflows as crypto stocks brace for Monday

Bitcoin price clings to $90,000 after ETF outflows as crypto stocks brace for Monday

Bitcoin fell 0.6% to $90,542 Saturday after two days of heavy outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs, which lost $250 million on Jan. 9 and $398.8 million on Jan. 8, according to Farside. Coinbase shares dropped 1.9% Friday, while BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF slid 0.7%. Traders are watching for U.S. inflation data Jan. 13 and the Federal Reserve meeting Jan. 27-28.
Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 4% as bullion nears $80 — CPI and index flows next

Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 4% as bullion nears $80 — CPI and index flows next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 3.8% to $72.38 Friday as spot silver surged to $79.56 an ounce, tracking a 9.7% weekly gain. Silver miners rallied, with Hecla up 6.8% and First Majestic 5.6%. Traders expect up to $6.1 billion in silver selling during the Bloomberg Commodity Index rebalance through Jan. 15, according to JPMorgan. U.S. CPI data on Jan. 13 is the next key event for the market.
Global stocks hit record highs after U.S. jobs data; CPI and bank earnings up next

Global stocks hit record highs after U.S. jobs data; CPI and bank earnings up next

Global stocks closed at record highs Friday, led by chipmakers and a weaker U.S. jobs report. The MSCI world index rose 0.53% to 1,034.87. The dollar and two-year Treasury yields climbed, while the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, missing forecasts. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data and major bank earnings next week.
Home Depot stock pops on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order — what Wall Street watches next

Home Depot stock pops on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order — what Wall Street watches next

Home Depot shares jumped 4.2% to $374.64 Friday after President Donald Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases, sparking a rally in housing-linked stocks. The Philadelphia Housing index rose 4.8%. Analysts said the plan may cut mortgage rates by up to 0.15 percentage point. Investors await the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and Home Depot’s Feb. 24 results.
Alibaba stock slides as China probes food-delivery price war; BABA investors eye Feb. 19 earnings

Alibaba stock slides as China probes food-delivery price war; BABA investors eye Feb. 19 earnings

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.3% to $150.96 on Friday after China announced a probe into competition among food-delivery platforms, including Alibaba. The drop followed a 5.7% gain the previous day. Traders cited regulatory scrutiny and AI chip supply updates as key factors. Alibaba’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 19.
ICBC Class A stock ticks up as China demand-boost package puts banks back in focus

ICBC Class A stock ticks up as China demand-boost package puts banks back in focus

ICBC Class A shares closed up 0.26% at 7.71 yuan Friday in Shanghai, while Bank of China’s A-shares slipped 0.54%. Beijing signaled new fiscal and financial measures to boost domestic demand, focusing on consumer borrowing. China’s December CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year; producer prices fell 1.9%. Investors await upcoming credit data and policy details.

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KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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