Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

Coinbase shares rose 4.6% to $236.53 Friday after CEO Brian Armstrong announced a 2026 plan to expand into equities, commodities, and derivatives. Bitcoin traded near $91,440 on Sunday, keeping crypto stocks in focus. Traders are watching for Coinbase’s next earnings report, expected Feb. 19, and upcoming U.S. economic data. The S&P 500 closed up 0.2%.
Costco stock drifts near 52-week low ahead of December sales report — here’s what matters next

Costco stock drifts near 52-week low ahead of December sales report — here’s what matters next

Costco shares closed Friday down 0.9% at $854.50, near a 52-week low ahead of December sales results due Jan. 7. Analyst Joseph Feldman expects December comparable sales growth to slow to 2.2% from 7.4% last year. The stock remains below key technical levels and lags the broader market. Gasoline prices and currency shifts are expected to impact reported figures.
Mastercard stock slides into 2026 after four-day skid; jobs report and earnings date loom

Mastercard stock slides into 2026 after four-day skid; jobs report and earnings date loom

Mastercard shares fell 1.36% to $563.13 on Friday, marking a fourth consecutive decline and closing about 6% below their 52-week high. Trading volume was above average as investors await the U.S. jobs report on Jan. 9 and Mastercard’s expected earnings on Jan. 29. Visa also slipped, while major banks gained. Mastercard’s board declared a quarterly dividend and approved a $14 billion buyback.
UnitedHealth stock rises into the weekend — what UNH investors watch before Jan. 27 results

UnitedHealth stock rises into the weekend — what UNH investors watch before Jan. 27 results

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 1.9% to $336.40 Friday, trading 6.9 million shares and closing above key moving averages. The company will report full-year results and its 2026 outlook before the market opens Jan. 27. UnitedHealth remains under Justice Department investigation over billing practices. The stock is well below its 52-week high of $606.36.
Northern lights forecast tonight: Solar storm watch meets the Wolf Moon

Northern lights forecast tonight: Solar storm watch meets the Wolf Moon

NOAA and the U.K. Met Office forecast a minor geomagnetic storm Sunday, with auroras possible in northern Scotland and other high latitudes. The nearly full Wolf Moon is expected to obscure most of the Quadrantid meteor shower. Agencies warn moonlight will limit visibility for both meteors and auroras. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology also expects elevated geomagnetic activity.
4 January 2026
SOHO spots water gushing from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after its Sun pass

SOHO spots water gushing from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after its Sun pass

Scientists using the SOHO spacecraft measured water production from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS peaking at 3.17 x 10^29 molecules per second in early November 2025, then dropping sharply by December. The data, posted as a preprint, provide rare post-perihelion measurements for only the third confirmed interstellar object to enter the solar system. NASA says the comet poses no threat to Earth.
4 January 2026
JPMorgan stock holds near record highs as Wall Street braces for Jan. 13 earnings and key U.S. data

JPMorgan stock holds near record highs as Wall Street braces for Jan. 13 earnings and key U.S. data

JPMorgan Chase shares rose $3.26 to $325.48 Friday, closing above key moving averages as investors await its Jan. 13 earnings. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.191%, while peers Wells Fargo and Bank of America outperformed JPM on the day. A director deferred compensation into 174.57 shares at $322.22 each, according to an SEC filing. Jobs data and inflation reports next week may drive volatility in bank stocks.
Robinhood stock sets Feb. 10 earnings date — here’s what HOOD traders watch next

Robinhood stock sets Feb. 10 earnings date — here’s what HOOD traders watch next

Robinhood will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 10 after the bell, with a webcast at 5 p.m. ET. Shares closed Friday at $115.21, up 1.9% but about 25% below the 52-week high. U.S. payrolls data is due Jan. 9 and CPI on Jan. 13, both seen as key for rate expectations and trading activity. Investors will watch for updates on options, crypto, and new “event contracts.”
Strategy Inc stock jumps on 11% preferred dividend hike as Q4 bitcoin hit looms

Strategy Inc stock jumps on 11% preferred dividend hike as Q4 bitcoin hit looms

Strategy Inc shares rose 3.5% to $157.16 after the company raised its annual dividend rate on variable-rate preferred stock to 11% and declared a January cash payout, according to a regulatory filing. Bloomberg reported Strategy is likely to post a multibillion-dollar fourth-quarter loss as bitcoin’s value fell, reversing a $2.8 billion profit in the previous quarter.
4 January 2026

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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026
XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.
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