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Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.17% to 49,376.26 by midday Wednesday, pressured by declines in bank stocks including JPMorgan and Caterpillar. The S&P 500 rose 0.19%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.59%. Labor Department data showed U.S. job openings dropped by 303,000 in November, while ADP reported private payrolls rose by 41,000 in December. Investors await Friday’s government jobs report.
7 January 2026
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Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

First Solar shares dropped nearly 10% to $242.05 after Jefferies downgraded the stock to “Hold” and cut its price target to $260, citing weak 2026 booking visibility and policy risks. The brokerage warned that optimism over tariffs and tax credits may not materialize, with margins expected to fall and further order cancellations possible.
7 January 2026
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AppLovin stock rises after Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target as earnings loom

AppLovin stock rises after Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target as earnings loom

AppLovin shares rose 3.5% to $638.63 Wednesday after Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating and $800 target, citing strong e-commerce ad signals. The stock had closed Tuesday down 2.5%. The SEC is probing AppLovin’s data-collection practices after a whistleblower complaint, Reuters reported in October. AppLovin is expected to report Q4 results on Feb. 11.
7 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy shares jumped 7.5% to $110.82 Wednesday, trading on heavy volume after the company secured a $600 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo and others. The stock is up 355% over the past year but remains volatile, with a 52-week range of $15.15 to $147.86. Plug Power, FuelCell Energy, and Ballard Power all traded lower. Bloom reports earnings February 26.
7 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock jumps 6% as Cantor sticks with $590 target and CRWD leads cyber rally

CrowdStrike stock jumps 6% as Cantor sticks with $590 target and CRWD leads cyber rally

CrowdStrike shares rose 5.6% to $483.88 Wednesday, leading gains in cybersecurity stocks after ADP data showed weaker-than-expected U.S. private payroll growth. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating and $590 target, citing strong subscription momentum. CrowdStrike, Amazon Web Services, and Nvidia launched a cybersecurity startup accelerator focused on AI. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and CrowdStrike’s fiscal year-end.
7 January 2026
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Ambarella stock dives as AMBA reverses after CES CV7 chip and DevZone launch

Ambarella stock dives as AMBA reverses after CES CV7 chip and DevZone launch

Ambarella shares fell 12.5% to $70.54 Wednesday afternoon after reversing sharply from a session high of $82.10, despite unveiling its new CV7 edge AI chip and a developer platform at CES. The drop outpaced the broader semiconductor index, which slipped 1.27%. Investors are weighing the impact of new products against uncertain near-term demand and the upcoming earnings report.
7 January 2026
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Varonis Systems (VRNS) stock jumps 8% as Cantor trims target, SaaS shift back in focus

Varonis Systems (VRNS) stock jumps 8% as Cantor trims target, SaaS shift back in focus

Varonis shares rose 8.3% to $36.06 by midday Wednesday, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 0.7% gain. Cantor Fitzgerald cut its price target to $50 from $60 but maintained an Overweight rating, citing SaaS growth and strong net revenue retention. Investors are watching early February results for signs of recurring revenue and churn. The stock remains down nearly 35% over six months.
7 January 2026
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TORM (TRMD) stock jumps as Oaktree drops below one-third — what changes next

TORM (TRMD) stock jumps as Oaktree drops below one-third — what changes next

TORM shares rose 6.7% to $21.85 after Oaktree Capital’s stake dropped below one-third, triggering a governance overhaul and ending special voting rights. Deputy Chairman David Weinstein exited the board immediately. Hafnia recently acquired 13.97% of TORM and may explore a business combination. Investors await the Feb. 26 annual report and the cancellation of B and C shares.
7 January 2026
Coinbase stock slips as bitcoin cools and Wall Street checks the fine print

Coinbase stock slips as bitcoin cools and Wall Street checks the fine print

Coinbase shares fell 1.6% to $246.50 by midday Wednesday as bitcoin and ether prices declined. Director Fred Wilson sold 10,000 shares for about $2.34 million under a pre-set plan, a filing showed. Analyst opinions split on whether Coinbase’s trading volumes are dropping too quickly. Morgan Stanley filed to launch bitcoin and solana ETFs, while Barclays invested in stablecoin startup Ubyx.
7 January 2026
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Trump’s Venezuela oil plan starts now: 30–50 million barrels headed for U.S.

Trump’s Venezuela oil plan starts now: 30–50 million barrels headed for U.S.

The U.S. will begin shipping 30–50 million barrels of seized Venezuelan crude to the United States, with sales to continue indefinitely, a senior Trump administration official said Wednesday. Washington will ease some sanctions to keep oil flowing after U.S. forces captured President Maduro. Chevron remains the only U.S. firm authorized to export Venezuelan crude. Brent crude fell to $60.70 as traders weighed increased supply.
7 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, 12:54 AM EST Australian Shares Set for Volatile Earnings Season Amid Market Sensitivity February 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. **Australian stock markets** face heightened volatility as earnings season kicks off with little room for error. Analysts warn that even a **1% earnings miss** could trigger sharp price swings, stripping away previous insulation from market shocks. This turbulence reflects the removal of 'shock absorbers' in share prices, signaling an unpredictable three weeks ahead for investors. Anthony Macdonald, business journalist and Chanticleer columnist, forecasts significant fluctuations likely exceeding historical norms.
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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