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Costco stock slips as year-end trading thins; next catalyst is Jan. 7 sales report

Costco stock slips as year-end trading thins; next catalyst is Jan. 7 sales report

Costco shares slipped 0.3% to $870.91 in late-morning trading Monday as U.S. retail stocks eased. Investors are watching for Costco’s December sales report, scheduled for Jan. 7 after market close. The S&P Retail ETF fell 0.6%, while Walmart rose 0.6% and Target dropped 0.8%. Markets remain quiet ahead of Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
29 December 2025
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Citi stock slides in thin year-end trade as rate-cut bets return to focus

Citi stock slides in thin year-end trade as rate-cut bets return to focus

Citigroup shares dropped 1.4% to $118.75 Monday morning, underperforming other major U.S. banks as financial stocks slipped in thin holiday trading. The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF fell 0.5%. Investors are watching Fed minutes this week and Citi’s Jan. 14 earnings call for direction. Treasury yields hovered just above 4.1% as markets priced in further Fed rate cuts.
29 December 2025
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Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

Walmart shares rose 0.4% to $112.21 in late morning trading, up 24% in 2025. Financial commentators are highlighting how Sam Walton placed shares in family trusts, helping the Walton heirs retain control. The three surviving Walton children each hold over $100 billion, according to Bloomberg data. Some analysts say Walmart stock tends to outperform in downturns as shoppers seek lower prices.
29 December 2025
Nike stock slips as UBS flags better brand signals but keeps neutral stance

Nike stock slips as UBS flags better brand signals but keeps neutral stance

Nike shares slipped 0.3% to $60.77 in New York after UBS reiterated its Neutral rating and $62 price target. The stock has been volatile since Nike reported a 17% drop in China sales and warned of further margin pressure from tariffs and discounting. UBS’s survey found improved product availability and brand perception, but analysts say recovery may take longer than investors expect.
29 December 2025
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Coinbase dips after Needham slashes target, flags weak crypto trading volumes

Coinbase dips after Needham slashes target, flags weak crypto trading volumes

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:46 ET — Regular session Shares of Coinbase Global fell on Monday after Needham and Company lowered its price target for the cryptocurrency exchange operator, citing continued softness in crypto trading volumes. TipRanks The call matters because Coinbase’s revenue is closely tied to customer activity, which typically cools when crypto prices lose momentum and retail trading fades. TipRanks It also lands in a year-end stretch when liquidity is thinner and investors are quick to fade riskier, high-beta stocks while waiting for fresh signals on interest rates and risk appetite. Reuters+1 Coinbase shares were down about
29 December 2025
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UnitedHealth stock slips as WSJ flags Optum mail-order refills ahead of 2026 guidance

UnitedHealth stock slips as WSJ flags Optum mail-order refills ahead of 2026 guidance

UnitedHealth shares slipped 0.2% to $331.19 after a Wall Street Journal report said insurer-owned mail-order pharmacies, including UnitedHealth’s, dispensed billions in excess prescription drugs to Medicare patients. The Journal found mail-order pharmacies made up 9% of Medicare prescriptions but 37% of excess drugs from 2021 to 2023. Investors await UnitedHealth’s Jan. 27 results and 2026 guidance.
29 December 2025
AI stocks today: Nvidia slips after Intel stake filing as chip rally pauses

AI stocks today: Nvidia slips after Intel stake filing as chip rally pauses

Nvidia fell nearly 2% after Intel disclosed Nvidia completed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares in a private placement. Intel rose about 0.7%. Semiconductor and Nasdaq-100 ETFs edged lower in thin holiday trading. U.S. markets will close Thursday for New Year’s Day, with traders watching Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
29 December 2025
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D-Wave stock steadies after brutal pullback as Wall Street targets clash

D-Wave stock steadies after brutal pullback as Wall Street targets clash

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:07 ET D-Wave Quantum shares were little changed on Monday as the stock tried to stabilize after a sharp pullback that has renewed debate over how to value early-stage quantum-computing companies. Shares traded at about $25.35 in morning trade. The swings matter because U.S.-listed “pure-play” quantum stocks — companies focused mainly on quantum rather than diversified technology businesses — have become one of the market’s most volatile corners into year-end. New analyst coverage has added targets and narratives, but it has not narrowed the gap between bullish long-term forecasts and near-term valuation concerns. Fintel+3TipRanks+3TipRanks+3 D-Wave
29 December 2025
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New SEC filings reveal who just trimmed JPMorgan stock

New SEC filings reveal who just trimmed JPMorgan stock

James Hambro & Partners cut its JPMorgan stake by 5.4% in the third quarter, selling 39,479 shares, a filing showed. OFI Invest Asset Management and DAVENPORT & Co LLC also reported smaller reductions. JPMorgan shares fell 0.7% to $325.48 in morning New York trading. The three firms together held about 1.69 million shares worth $534 million at quarter-end.
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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

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.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

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.
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