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3.5 million hit by University of Phoenix data breach as school rolls out “credit for prior learning” push

3.5 million hit by University of Phoenix data breach as school rolls out “credit for prior learning” push

The University of Phoenix is notifying 3.5 million people after attackers exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite flaw to steal sensitive personal and financial data, Fox News reported. Security researchers link the breach to the Clop ransomware gang. The incident, detected in November 2025, exposed Social Security and bank account numbers. The breach affected students, alumni, staff, and external partners.
5 January 2026
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GOOG stock edges up after Samsung targets 800 million Gemini-powered “Galaxy AI” devices in 2026

GOOG stock edges up after Samsung targets 800 million Gemini-powered “Galaxy AI” devices in 2026

Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares rose 0.7% to $317.32 in after-hours trading Monday after Samsung said it plans to double Galaxy AI devices to 800 million this year, using Google’s Gemini model. Samsung cited plans to expand AI across all products, while investors await Alphabet’s next earnings expected Feb. 3 and U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9.
5 January 2026
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XRP price today jumps 11% as Ripple-linked token leads crypto rebound — what traders watch next

XRP price today jumps 11% as Ripple-linked token leads crypto rebound — what traders watch next

XRP surged 11% to $2.32 in late U.S. trading Monday, outpacing bitcoin and ether, according to CoinMarketCap. Trading volume for XRP neared $5.8 billion as it ranged between $2.08 and $2.34. Investors are watching the $2 level and the Federal Reserve’s January 27-28 meeting for direction. XRP investment products saw $3.7 billion in inflows last year, CoinShares reported.
5 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps above $94,000 as Coinbase stock rallies; payrolls report is next test

Bitcoin price jumps above $94,000 as Coinbase stock rallies; payrolls report is next test

Bitcoin surged 3.3% to $94,191 late Monday after the U.S. said it struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow at a record and crypto-linked shares rallying. Coinbase gained 7.8% after a Goldman Sachs upgrade. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
5 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV jumps 5% as Venezuela strikes lift bullion; payrolls next

Silver price stock SLV jumps 5% as Venezuela strikes lift bullion; payrolls next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 5.1% to $69.08 Monday, tracking a 5.2% surge in spot silver after U.S. strikes in Venezuela boosted safe-haven demand. SLV traded as high as $70.60, with over 100 million shares exchanged. Silver rose 147% in 2025 amid supply deficits and its U.S. critical mineral status. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
5 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps 5% after Venezuela upheaval puts CVX in focus for 2026

Chevron stock jumps 5% after Venezuela upheaval puts CVX in focus for 2026

Chevron shares jumped 5.2% to $163.85 in after-hours trading Monday after U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Washington signaled it would take control of Venezuela. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, has halted exports amid a U.S. blockade. Oil prices rose. Traders await Chevron’s Jan. 30 earnings call for guidance.
5 January 2026
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Palantir stock jumps nearly 4% after early-year swoon as traders eye jobs report, earnings

Palantir stock jumps nearly 4% after early-year swoon as traders eye jobs report, earnings

Palantir Technologies shares rose 3.7% to $174.04 Monday, recovering from a 5.6% drop Friday after a company officer filed to sell up to 12,000 shares. The stock traded between $166.35 and $181.35 during the session and was little changed after hours. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Palantir’s next earnings, expected in early February.
5 January 2026
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AMD stock slips after the bell ahead of Lisa Su’s CES keynote — what investors are watching

AMD stock slips after the bell ahead of Lisa Su’s CES keynote — what investors are watching

AMD shares fell 1.1% to $221.08 in after-hours trading Monday, ahead of CEO Lisa Su’s CES keynote at 9:30 p.m. ET. Nvidia slipped 0.4% while Intel was little changed. Investors are watching for concrete product timelines in AI PCs and data-center accelerators. AMD’s stock remains about 17% below its 52-week high, despite a 71% gain over the past year.
5 January 2026
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Broadcom stock drops as chip ETFs rise; traders parse CES AI cues and Friday jobs report

Broadcom stock drops as chip ETFs rise; traders parse CES AI cues and Friday jobs report

Broadcom shares fell 2% to $340.71 Monday, underperforming chip ETFs that closed higher. The stock swung from an early high near $355 to a low around $336. Investors watched CES headlines and weak U.S. factory data for signals on AI demand and rates. Broadcom’s next earnings are due in early March; the U.S. jobs report arrives Friday.
5 January 2026
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Legend Biotech stock hits a fresh 52-week low as biotech lags — JPMorgan update looms

Legend Biotech stock hits a fresh 52-week low as biotech lags — JPMorgan update looms

Legend Biotech shares dropped 4.7% to $20.49 Monday, hitting a 52-week low and leaving the stock down 55% from its high. The decline comes ahead of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, where CEO Ying Huang is set to present Jan. 14. Broader biotech stocks also fell, with key ETFs down about 1%. Investors are watching for updates on CARVYKTI, Legend’s CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma.
5 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

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, 1:08 AM EST Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Succession and Valuation Analysis February 8, 2026, 1:01 AM EST. Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) announced Haytham Hodaly will become CEO on March 31, 2026, with Randy Smallwood moving to non-executive Chair. The stock has surged nearly 30% in 90 days and posted a 98% one-year total return. Despite this momentum, shares trade about 22% below an analyst's fair value estimate of CA$190.41. The company boasts strong finances with CA$1 billion cash and a CA$2 billion undrawn credit facility, underpinning growth prospects.
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.
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