Venus Concept stock price jumps nearly 400% as Madryn flags possible delisting in filing

Venus Concept stock price jumps nearly 400% as Madryn flags possible delisting in filing

Venus Concept shares soared over 390% Friday, closing near $7.06 after Madryn Asset Management disclosed it now controls 91% of the company. Trading volume topped 155 million shares. Madryn’s SEC filing urged cost cuts and raised the possibility of delisting, recapitalization, or other strategic changes. Investors await further filings after a key financing deadline passed Jan. 14.
Palantir stock slides in early trade as PLTR volatility, options expiry loom

Palantir stock slides in early trade as PLTR volatility, options expiry loom

Palantir Technologies shares fell 2.3% to $172.94 Friday morning, touching their session low as monthly options expired and trading volumes surged. The stock had swung from a high of $182.12. Options market analysts warned the expiration could trigger more volatility in U.S. stocks. Palantir reports fourth-quarter and full-year earnings Feb. 2 after markets close.
Sandisk stock price rises again as analysts lift targets; what SNDK investors watch next

Sandisk stock price rises again as analysts lift targets; what SNDK investors watch next

Sandisk shares rose 1.1% to $413.71 Friday after swinging between $405.39 and $437.30. Retail investors drove record net inflows of $7.1 million this week, with the stock up about 65% in 2026. Bernstein set a $580 price target, citing NAND shortages tied to AI demand. Sandisk reports fiscal Q2 earnings Jan. 29.
Airtel and Tata want Vodafone Idea-style AGR relief as India rechecks telecom dues

Airtel and Tata want Vodafone Idea-style AGR relief as India rechecks telecom dues

Bharti Airtel and two Tata group telecom firms are preparing a joint plea for relief on adjusted gross revenue dues, seeking terms similar to Vodafone Idea’s recent payment extension. The Department of Telecommunications will reassess Vodafone Idea’s dues after a formal undertaking, reviewing records from the past 11 years. Operators must begin overdue payments in March, increasing financial pressure. Airtel’s AGR liabilities stand at about 48,103 crore rupees.
XRP price slips as Coinbase opposition stalls key U.S. crypto bill — what traders watch next

XRP price slips as Coinbase opposition stalls key U.S. crypto bill — what traders watch next

XRP fell about 2% to $2.06 after the U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed a key crypto regulation bill, following criticism from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Bitcoin and ether also slipped, tracking broader market weakness. Ripple announced preliminary approval for a payments license in Luxembourg. The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to release new legislative text by Jan. 21.
Micron stock jumps on $7.8 million insider buy as big banks lift AI-memory targets

Micron stock jumps on $7.8 million insider buy as big banks lift AI-memory targets

Micron shares jumped over 6% premarket Friday after director Teyin M. Liu bought $7.8 million in stock, raising his stake to 25,910 shares. Barclays, Wells Fargo, and Citi all lifted their price targets on the company, citing strong AI-driven chip demand. SanDisk and other memory stocks also gained as analysts pointed to disciplined capacity expansion and higher DRAM and NAND prices.
Broadcom stock price rises as chip rally returns — China curbs and RBC call in focus

Broadcom stock price rises as chip rally returns — China curbs and RBC call in focus

Broadcom shares rose 1.8% to $349.27 Friday morning, rebounding after a midweek drop linked to reports China told firms to stop using VMware software. RBC began coverage with a Sector Perform rating and $370 target, citing uncertainty in AI demand. Broadcom recently issued $4.5 billion in senior notes for general purposes and debt repayment. Chip stocks broadly gained after TSMC’s strong results and 2026 spending plans.
Ameren urges Illinois, Missouri customers to seek up to $600 in bill aid as winter costs climb

Ameren urges Illinois, Missouri customers to seek up to $600 in bill aid as winter costs climb

Ameren is urging Illinois and Missouri customers to apply for bill-assistance programs as winter energy costs rise. Illinois’ Warm Neighbors Cool Friends offers up to $500 for households not eligible for federal aid, while Missouri’s Dollar More program provides up to $600. U.S. residential electricity prices have jumped 10% since 2022, outpacing commercial increases. Federal and state aid remain available but may be limited.
16 January 2026
Bitcoin price slips under $96,000 as Senate crypto bill delay dents risk mood

Bitcoin price slips under $96,000 as Senate crypto bill delay dents risk mood

Bitcoin fell 0.9% to $95,412 Friday as U.S. spot bitcoin ETF inflows slowed sharply, dropping from $840.6 million to $100.2 million in one day. The Senate delayed debate on a crypto market-structure bill after Coinbase’s CEO criticized the draft, warning it could weaken oversight and limit stablecoin rewards. Ether closed down 1.4% at $3,303.

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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
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