nLIGHT stock jumps after early Q4 revenue tops guidance; Needham lifts target to $48

nLIGHT stock jumps after early Q4 revenue tops guidance; Needham lifts target to $48

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:16 (EST) — Regular session nLIGHT Inc shares jumped Tuesday following an upbeat preliminary Q4 revenue forecast that topped the company’s own projections, bringing forward a crucial data point for a stock often priced for defensive growth. The shares gained 4.9% to $43.61, after fluctuating between $40.95 and $46.59. The early update is significant, coming amid investor conferences and as markets seek clues on whether aerospace and defense demand will extend into 2026. For nLIGHT, it serves as a quick gauge of whether its directed-energy efforts are evolving into consistent revenue, beyond just one-off development
Boeing (BA) stock climbs on delivery surge, Delta Dreamliner deal and ACG 737 MAX order

Boeing (BA) stock climbs on delivery surge, Delta Dreamliner deal and ACG 737 MAX order

NEW YORK, January 13, 2026, 13:11 EST — Regular session Boeing shares climbed 2.2% to $245.10 in early afternoon trading Tuesday, boosted by a significant surge in 2025 jet deliveries. The planemaker also secured fresh orders for both its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner models. For Boeing, delivery numbers directly reflect cash flow. The company has spent years grappling with safety and quality issues that dragged down output, strained suppliers, and made investors zero in on when production will reliably convert into steady cash generation once more. Airlines remain on the hunt for capacity, particularly on long-haul flights, while Boeing
DRDGOLD stock jumps as gold hits records again — what investors are watching next

DRDGOLD stock jumps as gold hits records again — what investors are watching next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:29 ET — Regular session DRDGOLD Ltd’s American depositary shares (ADS) climbed $1.19, or 3.6%, to settle at $34.31 on Tuesday, having reached an intraday high of $35.02 in New York trading. Gold pushed higher, building on a strong 2026 kickoff, with spot prices reaching an all-time high of $4,629.94 an ounce on Monday. Brokers have started eyeing $5,000 for this year. Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade, noted, “Gold may attempt a more sustained breach of $4,600.” (Reuters) U.S. inflation figures hit the desks of traders today. The consumer price index (CPI),
Arcus Biosciences stock jumps on Goldman upgrade as traders eye JPM Healthcare stage

Arcus Biosciences stock jumps on Goldman upgrade as traders eye JPM Healthcare stage

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:22 (EST) — Regular session Arcus Biosciences shares rose nearly 5% on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs upgraded the biotech to “Buy” and lifted its price target. The stock was up 4.8% at $22.32 in early afternoon trading. (TipRanks) The call hit in the middle of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference week, when investors often press small and mid-cap biotechs for timelines and trial updates. Arcus is due to present on Wednesday. (Arcus Biosciences) Goldman’s analyst Richard Law pointed to Arcus’s lead program, casdatifan, a HIF-2α inhibitor in development for advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma,
EVTV stock jumps again as Envirotech Vehicles rides AZIO AI’s $107 million GPU order headline

EVTV stock jumps again as Envirotech Vehicles rides AZIO AI’s $107 million GPU order headline

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 13:06 EST — Regular session Envirotech Vehicles, Inc (EVTV.O) saw its shares surge roughly 84% to $4.61 on Tuesday, pushing a two-day rally that has made the small U.S.-listed stock a momentum play. During the session, shares fluctuated from $2.62 up to $4.75. (Google) The significance lies in EVTV’s modest market cap—around $22 million—being linked to a far bigger revenue number. That discrepancy alone can draw quick capital, despite sparse details and delayed timelines. AZIO AI, the company Envirotech Vehicles is looking to acquire, announced Monday it secured a binding purchase order for 256 Nvidia
Applied Digital stock slides after insider sale filing — what investors watch next

Applied Digital stock slides after insider sale filing — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:11 EST — Regular session Shares of Applied Digital Corporation slipped roughly 3.4% to $36.90 by midday Tuesday, following a director’s filing to sell shares. The stock traded between $36.36 and $38.96 earlier in the session. This matters now as Applied Digital has turned into a high-beta play on the AI data-center boom. With the stock reacting to contracts, power capacity, and financing news, even routine insider selling can weigh on sentiment. Investors are weighing two major factors right now: execution risk tied to new data-center campuses and where U.S. interest rates head next. Each
Liberty Energy stock jumps as BofA lifts target to $20 — what LBRT traders watch next

Liberty Energy stock jumps as BofA lifts target to $20 — what LBRT traders watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:02 EST — Regular session Shares of Liberty Energy Inc climbed roughly 5.6% to $20.30 early Tuesday afternoon, following a price target bump from Bank of America. The broader oilfield services sector was also on the rise. This shift is crucial as Wall Street recalibrates profit forecasts for U.S. oilfield services in 2026, a year that will likely depend on whether shale producers maintain strict spending or ramp up budgets to boost output. Liberty feels this impact directly, since it provides hydraulic fracturing services — using high-pressure fluid and sand to fracture rock and release
IHS Holding (IHS) stock jumps near $8 on CPI day — what traders watch next

IHS Holding (IHS) stock jumps near $8 on CPI day — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:56 ET — Regular session IHS Holding Limited shares rose 5.9% to $8.05 on Tuesday, after touching $8.10 in midday New York trading. The move came as investors sized up fresh U.S. inflation data and what it might mean for interest rates. The consumer price index rose 0.3% in December and 2.7% from a year earlier; core CPI — which strips out food and energy — was 2.6%, Reuters data showed. Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, said the “core came in a tick cooler at 2.6%.” Wall Street’s tone was less
Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:05 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.9% to $126.37 on Tuesday, after touching $126.99 earlier in the session, a new 52-week high. About 8 million shares had changed hands by early afternoon. (Bloomberg.com) The move matters now because oil has snapped higher on geopolitics, while Washington’s push to restart Venezuela’s oil industry has left energy firms weighing opportunity against old scars. Brent settled at a seven-week high on Monday. (Reuters) Brent and U.S. crude were up about 3% on Tuesday, with Barclays putting the Iran unrest premium at $3-$4 a barrel. “The
Venture Global stock rebounds after 2025 EBITDA guidance cut as traders refocus on LNG cargo numbers

Venture Global stock rebounds after 2025 EBITDA guidance cut as traders refocus on LNG cargo numbers

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:44 EST — Regular session Shares of Venture Global jumped roughly 7% to $7.90 during midday trading on the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, recovering after the U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter lowered its full-year profit forecast just a day earlier. This move is significant because the company’s recent update finally put a concrete figure on an issue traders have debated for weeks: just how fast shipping delays and price fluctuations can erode margins on spot LNG cargoes. This comes before Venture Global’s fourth-quarter results, which will reveal the cash flow and complete earnings details
Roblox stock jumps as BMO flags a breakout game and Feb. 5 earnings loom (RBLX)

Roblox stock jumps as BMO flags a breakout game and Feb. 5 earnings loom (RBLX)

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 12:38 PM EST — Regular session Roblox Corp shares jumped on Tuesday, rising $6.37 to $83.09 in midday trading, after earlier touching $83.98. The stock has traded between $76.05 and $83.98, with about 12.5 million shares changing hands. The videogame platform late Monday set a near-term clock for investors, saying it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the U.S. market closes on Feb. 5. Roblox said it will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET that day. (Roblox Investor Relations) That matters because Roblox’s stock still trades like a referendum on one
Mastercard stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk hits payments shares

Mastercard stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk hits payments shares

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:47 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Mastercard Incorporated slipped roughly 4.5% to $540.94 by midday Tuesday, underperforming the broader market as investors offloaded payment and card-linked stocks for the second day running. The drop came amid fresh concerns about President Donald Trump’s plan to cap credit-card interest rates at 10%. JPMorgan flagged that such a limit might pressure consumers and tighten credit availability. Visa also fell in early trading. (Reuters) This is important now as the market wrestles with pricing in policy risk for a financial sector segment long seen as stable: card

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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:04 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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