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MARA stock jumps with bitcoin miners as crypto bill stall and AI data-center deals shape week ahead

MARA stock jumps with bitcoin miners as crypto bill stall and AI data-center deals shape week ahead

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 06:20 EST — Market closed MARA Holdings (MARA) climbed 6.6% on Friday, closing near $11.36. Bitcoin-related stocks found some footing ahead of the long weekend, with U.S. markets closed. Bitcoin itself hovered around $95,000 early Sunday, providing little directional cue. This matters since MARA often acts as a high-beta stand-in for bitcoin, amplifying the token’s moves when risk appetite changes. Monday’s market holiday took a day out of the week, making positioning prone to quick imbalances—especially for stocks linked to an asset that trades nonstop. Washington is adding to the tension. The Senate Banking Committee
18 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:14 (EST) — Market closed. IREN Ltd shares surged 11.43% Friday, closing at $57.82. The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner and data-center operator extended its rally ahead of the market holiday. (StockAnalysis) The shift is significant as IREN now acts as a quick-response proxy for two headline-driven trades: AI data-center investment and crypto sentiment. With U.S. markets shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, traders face an extended break to absorb updates on chips, cloud, and crypto before stocks resume trading. (Nasdaq) Friday’s rally followed a wave of AI optimism sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s
18 January 2026
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Palantir stock slides into MLK break — what to watch before PLTR earnings

Palantir stock slides into MLK break — what to watch before PLTR earnings

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:13 EST — Market closed Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) shares closed down 3.4% on Friday at $170.96, after swinging between $170.03 and $182.12, with about 59.5 million shares traded. The drop came as U.S. stocks ended little changed in a choppy session and logged modest weekly losses, with Treasury yields rising after fresh uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s next leadership and the start of earnings season. “One reason markets were ‘flat-lining’ was anticipation of more earnings releases,” Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, said. (Reuters) For traders, the timing matters. Friday’s monthly options
18 January 2026
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Tesla stock heads into holiday week as regulators extend Full Self-Driving probe deadline

Tesla stock heads into holiday week as regulators extend Full Self-Driving probe deadline

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:49 EST — Market closed Tesla shares slipped 0.2% to close at $437.50 on Friday, after U.S. auto safety regulators gave the company extra time to respond in a probe related to its Full Self-Driving system. (Reuters) Timing is crucial. The scrutiny hits just as Tesla pushes investors to see software and autonomy as key growth drivers, beyond just car sales, with the next quarterly results approaching fast. This week is shortened for U.S. markets. Both stock and bond trading will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with normal hours
18 January 2026
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Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:04 EST — Market closed Walmart Inc’s shares are set to draw attention when U.S. markets open, following a leadership shakeup ahead of John Furner’s Feb. 1 takeover as CEO, succeeding Doug McMillon. The stock closed Friday up 0.4% at $119.70, after reaching a record earlier this week. (Reuters) The timing is crucial. A CEO change alone is one scenario; a sweeping overhaul just before that is quite different. Walmart investors value stability and want early hints about what will be centralized, what will be trimmed, and what won’t change. The company is pushing further
18 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD data-center lease — what to watch when markets reopen

Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD data-center lease — what to watch when markets reopen

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:00 ET — Market closed. Riot Platforms’ stock jumped nearly 16% Friday, closing at $19.24, following the bitcoin miner’s announcement of a long-term data center agreement with Advanced Micro Devices linked to its Rockdale, Texas facility. (SEC) The AMD lease covers an initial 25 megawatts of “critical IT load” — that’s the power running servers — under a 10-year deal expected to bring in around $311 million in contract value. Extension options could push that figure close to $1.0 billion. Riot flagged retrofit capital spending for the initial build at $89.8 million and projects an
18 January 2026
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Ford stock price: what to watch after Trump EV rollback push and China tariff talk

Ford stock price: what to watch after Trump EV rollback push and China tariff talk

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:58 EST — Market closed. Ford Motor Co shares ended Friday at $13.60, slipping 1.52%, as the market heads into a holiday-shortened week with policy news set to steer automaker stocks. (Yahoo Finance) U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing traders an extra day to digest recent market signals ahead of the next session. (Investopedia) Ford faces high stakes. Emissions and fuel economy regulations shape both its production choices and pricing strategies, while tariffs push up parts costs—even if demand remains steady. On Saturday,
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Kenvue stock has a new catalyst: ISS backs Kimberly-Clark merger ahead of Jan. 29 vote

Kenvue stock has a new catalyst: ISS backs Kimberly-Clark merger ahead of Jan. 29 vote

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:48 EST — Market closed Kenvue (KVUE) shares slipped 0.35% to close at $17.20 on Friday, as investors digested a crucial nod for its planned sale to Kimberly-Clark. Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services gave the green light, saying “on balance, support for the transaction is warranted.” Still, ISS flagged ongoing market jitters and legal risks as key concerns for shareholders. With proxy advisers often influencing big institutional votes, both companies’ investors are set to weigh in on Jan. 29. (Reuters) The timing is tight and inconvenient. U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend and
18 January 2026
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Grab stock (GRAB) steadies after HSBC upgrade as investors line up for Feb. 11 earnings

Grab stock (GRAB) steadies after HSBC upgrade as investors line up for Feb. 11 earnings

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:44 EST — Market closed HSBC raised its rating on Grab Holdings to Buy from Hold on Friday, citing the stock’s valuation as “turned attractive” following a recent selloff. Grab’s shares ended the day down 0.2%, at $4.38. (TipRanks) The timing is key since U.S. equity markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors will have to adjust their positions when trading picks back up on Tuesday. (Nasdaq) Since closing at $5.19 on Jan. 6, Grab has dropped roughly 16%, holding the stock steady in the mid-$4 range. Analysts
18 January 2026
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Opendoor stock jumps after SRx Health buy — what traders watch next

Opendoor stock jumps after SRx Health buy — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 05:37 EST — Market closed. Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN.O) shares jumped 5.7% to close at $6.67 on Friday following an investment from SRx Health Solutions in the online homebuying company’s stock. Volume surged to roughly 68 million shares, with the price swinging between $6.32 and $6.92. This shift is significant as Opendoor has once again become a headline-driven, rate-sensitive stock, with traders eager to pounce on any hint of renewed demand in housing-related shares. This week feels a bit off. U.S. markets were closed Monday, giving investors an extra day to weigh if Friday’s rally
18 January 2026
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock jumps 11% — what to watch after the long weekend

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock jumps 11% — what to watch after the long weekend

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:39 (EST) — Market closed Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped roughly 11% on Friday, ending the day at $32.64. Around 79 million shares traded as investors shifted focus back to AI-related hardware stocks known for their volatility. This matters since U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending the break to a three-day weekend. Investors won’t get another shot to build on—or pull back from—Friday’s gains until Tuesday’s session. (New York Stock Exchange) A note on Nasdaq.com linked the jump to a wider rally in chip stocks and
18 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock price rises into long weekend as DNN traders eye Phoenix permit clock

Denison Mines stock price rises into long weekend as DNN traders eye Phoenix permit clock

Toronto, Jan 18, 2026, 05:34 ET — Market closed Denison Mines shares climbed roughly 4% on Friday, wrapping up at $3.69 on the NYSE American. Uranium-related stocks remained busy ahead of the extended weekend. Uranium futures closed Friday at $85.25 a pound, per Investing.com data, maintaining strength despite a volatile start for wider markets. (Investing.com) U.S. stock markets remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, shifting the first trading day of the week to Tuesday. Traders are left to mull over weekend developments and sector trends ahead of the reopening. (New York Stock Exchange) Denison’s focus
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Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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