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Meta stock heads into Monday after Friday slide — 3 catalysts traders are watching

Meta shares fell 1.5% to $650.41 on Friday, the first trading day of 2026. Investors await U.S. economic data next week, including ISM surveys, the jobs report, and CPI. Meta’s fourth-quarter results are expected Feb. 4. The stock remains about 18% below its 52-week high.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:META·Stock Market

Broadcom stock (AVGO) ends higher to start 2026 as investors watch AI margins, VMware push

Broadcom shares closed up 0.44% at $347.62 Friday, trailing larger gains in other chip stocks as markets opened for 2026. Investors weighed strong AI demand against margin pressure flagged last quarter. Broadcom forecast Q1 revenue of $19.1 billion and a 100 basis point sequential drop in gross margin. The stock remains nearly 4% below its 50-day moving average.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:AVGO·Stock Market

Palantir stock falls after insider sale notice as investors eye jobs report and Fed signals

Palantir shares fell 5.6% to $167.86 after Friday’s close. SEC filings showed officer Ryan D. Taylor plans to sell up to 12,000 shares, worth about $2.13 million. Investors are watching the upcoming U.S. jobs report and the late-January Fed meeting for signals on interest rates.

4 January 2026

Federal Reserve·NYSE:PLTR·Palantir·Stock Market

Amazon stock slips into 2026 — here’s what Wall Street watches next for AMZN

Amazon shares fell 1.9% to $226.50 on Friday, the first U.S. trading day of 2026, after swinging between $224.71 and $235.39. Chipmakers lifted the market, but Amazon and other consumer discretionary stocks dragged the Nasdaq. Investors await Amazon’s next earnings date and U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9.

4 January 2026

Amazon·NASDAQ:AMZN·Stock Market

Microsoft stock drops 2% to start 2026 — what could move MSFT next week

Microsoft shares fell 2.21% to $472.94 on Friday, underperforming chip stocks as the Nasdaq ended flat. The stock traded between $470.19 and $487.15. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, with Microsoft’s earnings date still unconfirmed. Microsoft closed about 15% below its 52-week high.

4 January 2026

Microsoft·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market

Apple stock heads into Monday under a valuation spotlight after Raymond James turns neutral on AAPL

Apple shares closed Friday down 0.3% at $271.01 after Raymond James resumed coverage with a neutral rating, citing limited near-term catalysts. The company named Ben Borders as principal accounting officer, replacing Chris Kondo. Investors await Apple’s holiday-quarter earnings and key U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9. The Federal Reserve meets Jan. 27–28.

4 January 2026

Apple·NASDAQ:AAPL

Tesla stock: What to watch after Q4 deliveries miss and BYD takes the EV crown

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $438.07 Friday after fourth-quarter deliveries dropped to 418,227, missing analyst estimates. The company lost its annual EV sales lead to China’s BYD. Tesla reported record energy storage deployments of 14.2 GWh for the quarter. Investors await January 28 results for margin and demand updates.

4 January 2026

Electric Vehicles·HKG:1211·NASDAQ:TSLA·Tesla

Micron stock jumps 10% on Bernstein’s $330 target — what MU investors watch before Monday’s open

Micron shares jumped 10.5% to $315.42 Friday, hitting $319.60 intraday after Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory chips. The company recently reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and guided Q2 revenue to $18.7 billion. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gained 4%. U.S. economic data resumes Monday with ISM manufacturing.

4 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:MU·Semiconductors·Stock Market

Nvidia stock heads into CES week as insider sale filing lands and key data looms

Nvidia shares rose 1.3% to $188.85 Friday as chip stocks led a market rebound. A U.S. filing showed officer Donald F. Robertson Jr. plans to sell up to 80,000 shares under a preset plan. CEO Jensen Huang is set to speak at CES on Jan. 5. Nvidia’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 25.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA·Stock Market

National Australia Bank stock: NAB shares at A$42.40 as rate bets turn to CPI and Feb update

National Australia Bank shares closed at A$42.40, up 0.21% Friday, as investors awaited key inflation data due Jan. 7. Financial stocks lifted the S&P/ASX 200 by 0.2% on light volume. NAB’s voting shares under ASIC exemption fell to 583,819, or 0.0190%. The next major events are the RBA’s Feb. 3 policy decision and NAB’s trading update on Feb. 18.

4 January 2026

ASX:NAB.AX·Stock Market

Macquarie stock: MQG edges up into 2026 — the two dates investors are watching

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$203.73, up 0.26%, in the first ASX session of 2026. The next operational update is set for Feb. 10. The stock remains about 15% below its 52-week high. Investors await inflation data due Jan. 7 as rate expectations drive market sentiment.

4 January 2026

ASX:MQG.AX·Stock Market

Northern Star (NST) share price sinks after guidance cut — what to watch before the next session

Northern Star shares fell 8.6% to A$24.43 Friday after the miner cut FY26 gold output guidance to 1.6–1.7 million ounces, citing outages at Kalgoorlie, Yandal, and Pogo. December-quarter gold sales totaled about 348,000 ounces. Management will address the outlook in a call on Jan. 5, with a full update due Jan. 22.

4 January 2026

ASX:NST·Stock Market

DroneShield stock jumps 8% into 2026 as contract cash timing comes into focus

DroneShield shares closed up 8.1% at A$3.33 in Sydney on Friday after a “change in substantial holding” notice was lodged Jan. 2. The company disclosed late-December contracts worth A$8.2 million and A$6.2 million, both expected to deliver and pay out in 2026. DroneShield reported A$97.7 million in locked-in revenue entering the year.

4 January 2026

ASX:DRO·Stock Market

Westpac stock (ASX:WBC) ends first 2026 session higher as inflation data looms

Westpac closed at A$38.95 in Sydney’s first 2026 session, up 0.9%. Investors are watching for Australia’s November inflation data on Jan. 7, which could influence Reserve Bank rate expectations. Westpac’s next company update is set for Feb. 13. The stock traded between A$38.48 and A$38.95, with A$39.00 seen as the next resistance level.

4 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WBC·Stock Market

PLS Group Limited stock: what to watch after Friday’s 2% climb and ahead of the Jan. 30 updateNew York, January 4, 2026, 16:09 ET — Market closed

PLS Group shares closed at A$4.31 in Sydney on Friday, up 2.1% and near a 52-week high after rising 95% over the past year, LSEG data showed. The company will release its December-quarter activities report and hold an investor call on Jan. 30. Spot spodumene concentrate delivered into China was $1,545 a ton on Jan. 2, unchanged on the day, according to Shanghai Metals Market.

4 January 2026

ASX:PLS·Stock Market

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) shares start 2026 higher — here are the next catalyst dates investors track

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$161.12 Friday, up 0.3% in the first session of 2026. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.15% to 8,727.8. Investors are watching inflation data due Jan. 7 and Jan. 28 ahead of the Reserve Bank’s next rate decision on Feb. 3. CBA’s half-year results and interim dividend are set for Feb. 11.

4 January 2026

ASX:CBA·Stock Market

BHP stock near 52-week high as copper opens 2026 higher; Jan. 20 production update looms

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares rose 2.3% to $61.76 on Friday, tracking gains in copper and iron ore prices. Trading volume reached 2.06 million shares. The company’s operational review is set for Jan. 20, with half-year results due Feb. 17.

4 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Mining Industry·NYSE:BHP·Stock Market

CSL Limited stock steadies near a 52-week low as Australia CPI and February results loom

CSL closed at A$171.96 in Sydney, down 0.4%, near its 52-week low. The U.S.-traded ADR ended at $57.51, off 0.16%, in light trading. Investors await Australia’s CPI data on Jan. 7 and CSL’s half-year results on Feb. 11. The stock remains under pressure after last year’s guidance cut and canceled Seqirus spinoff.

4 January 2026

ASX:CSL·Stock Market

ANZ stock ends higher as Aussie banks start 2026 on front foot; CPI on Jan 7 looms

ANZ Group Holdings closed up 0.2% at A$36.42 in thin holiday trading, with financial stocks leading gains on the ASX 200. Traders await Australia’s November CPI data on Jan. 7, seen as key for the Reserve Bank’s February policy decision. ANZ remains about 6.5% below its 52-week high. The bank faces a A$250 million penalty from a December court ruling.

4 January 2026

ASX:ANZ·Inflation·Stock Market

Lumentum (LITE) stock jumps near a new high — what traders are watching next week

Lumentum shares closed up 4.7% at $386.11 on Friday, nearing their 52-week high as chip stocks rallied to start 2026. The stock sits about 4% below its peak of $401.60, with investors watching for the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report and Lumentum’s Feb. 5 earnings.

4 January 2026

NASDAQ:LITE·Technology

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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

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

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

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.