Sandisk stock rises as AI memory shortage talk lifts SNDK; earnings date looms

Sandisk stock rises as AI memory shortage talk lifts SNDK; earnings date looms

Sandisk Corp shares rose 1.4% to $279.00 in Monday morning trading, with about 4.8 million shares exchanged. The move follows surging demand and tight supply for memory chips used in AI data centers, pushing some prices to more than double since February 2025. Samsung called the shortage “unprecedented.” Sandisk reports fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 29.
Oracle stock holds steady after Jefferies sticks with $400 target as Wall Street eyes jobs data

Oracle stock holds steady after Jefferies sticks with $400 target as Wall Street eyes jobs data

Oracle shares were flat Monday after Jefferies reaffirmed a buy rating and $400 target, with the stock trading near $196. Investors remain wary after Oracle raised its 2026 capital spending estimate by $15 billion in December, citing AI data-center expansion. The company reported $16.1 billion in Q2 revenue and a $523 billion backlog. Key macro data, including ISM Services and U.S. payrolls, are due later this week.
5 January 2026
GameStop stock (GME) near 52-week low sparks ‘Roaring Kitty’ chatter and a fresh valuation fight

GameStop stock (GME) near 52-week low sparks ‘Roaring Kitty’ chatter and a fresh valuation fight

GameStop shares fell about 1% to $20.42 in late-morning trading Monday, returning to Stocktwits’ trending list amid speculation about influencer “Roaring Kitty.” Stocktwits reported no clear catalyst for the renewed attention and noted bearish sentiment. Online discussion focused on the stock’s recent dip below $21 and potential turnaround strategies for 2026.
5 January 2026
Fresh SEC filings show two big investors boosted Suncor Energy stock — and why it matters now

Fresh SEC filings show two big investors boosted Suncor Energy stock — and why it matters now

CWA Asset Management Group raised its Suncor Energy stake by 64.9% in the third quarter, while Allspring Global Investments boosted its holding by 45.7%, regulatory filings showed. Suncor shares opened at $45.55 Monday, valuing the company at about $54.6 billion. Oil prices are forecast to ease in 2026 as supply growth outpaces demand, according to a Reuters poll.
Intel stock lifts on Melius upgrade as traders brace for Intel’s CES Panther Lake reveal

Intel stock lifts on Melius upgrade as traders brace for Intel’s CES Panther Lake reveal

Intel shares rose 0.7% to $39.67 Monday morning after Melius Research upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a $50 target ahead of the company’s CES event. Senior VP Jim Johnson will unveil the Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors at 6 p.m. ET. Semiconductor stocks broadly gained, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF up 2%. Investors await product details and Intel’s Jan. 29 earnings report.
5 January 2026
Tim Cook’s Nike Stock Buy Sparks Fresh Buzz as Shares Climb Again

Tim Cook’s Nike Stock Buy Sparks Fresh Buzz as Shares Climb Again

Nike shares rose 2.7% to $65.00 Monday morning after CEO Elliott Hill and Apple CEO Tim Cook disclosed recent open-market stock purchases, according to SEC filings. Hill bought 16,388 shares on Dec. 29 at $61.10, while Cook acquired 50,000 shares on Dec. 22 at $58.97. Director Robert Swan also reported buying 8,691 shares. Nike is in the early phase of a turnaround under Hill.
5 January 2026
Netflix stock edges higher as CFRA downgrades on Warner Bros. deal risk

Netflix stock edges higher as CFRA downgrades on Warner Bros. deal risk

Netflix shares rose about 1% to $91.90 Monday despite CFRA downgrading the stock to Hold and cutting its price target to $100, citing risks tied to the planned $82.7 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal. CFRA warned the deal could face prolonged U.S. and EU regulatory scrutiny and possible required divestitures. Investors await Netflix’s Jan. 20 results for details on financing and deal terms.
5 January 2026
GE Aerospace earnings preview: Jan. 22 report to test the rally after a 52-week surge

GE Aerospace earnings preview: Jan. 22 report to test the rally after a 52-week surge

GE Aerospace will report fourth-quarter results Jan. 22, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.40 per share, up from $1.32 a year ago. Shares have risen about 90% over the past year, putting the company’s market value near $338 billion. Investors are focused on delivery momentum, services growth, and guidance amid high valuation. The webcast begins at 7:30 a.m. EST.
Enbridge’s 6% dividend pitch meets insider selling as investors size up the pipeline giant

Enbridge’s 6% dividend pitch meets insider selling as investors size up the pipeline giant

Enbridge president Gregory Ebel sold about C$22 million in shares over the past year, with insiders recording no purchases last quarter, according to Simply Wall St. The company raised its 2026 dividend to C$0.97 per share and forecast adjusted EBITDA of up to C$20.8 billion. Enbridge’s U.S. shares fell 3.6% Monday, with Canadian peers also down. Investors are watching cash flow and debt levels amid ongoing insider selling.
AST SpaceMobile stock rises as BlueBird 7 reaches Florida, keeping ASTS launch timeline in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock rises as BlueBird 7 reaches Florida, keeping ASTS launch timeline in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 1.1% to $84.43 Monday after news that its BlueBird 7 satellite arrived in Florida for launch integration. The company launched BlueBird 6 on Dec. 23 and aims for 45 to 60 satellites by end-2026. Iridium gained 1.2%, Globalstar fell 0.9%, and T-Mobile rose 0.3%. AST reported $4.4 million in 2024 revenue and a net loss of about $300 million.
5 January 2026

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ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

7 February 2026
Mastercard shares closed down 0.6% at $548.74 Friday, trailing gains in Visa and American Express. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to a record 50,115.67. Mastercard disclosed a new cybersecurity partnership in the UAE and raised compensation for two top executives. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.
Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.
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