Today: 28 May 2026

FIGR stock jumps after new Wall Street targets — what to watch next for Figure Technology Solutions

FIGR stock jumps after new Wall Street targets — what to watch next for Figure Technology Solutions

Figure Technology Solutions shares surged 13.8% to close at $73.91 Friday, after Mizuho and other analysts raised price targets citing strong Q4 volume and new blockchain initiatives. The stock peaked at $76.52 during the session. Figure launched its On-Chain Public Equity Network, allowing companies to list equity directly on blockchain. Preliminary December loan volume reached $869 million, up 134% year over year.
18 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock spikes on AMD’s $311 million data-center lease — what RIOT investors watch next

Riot Platforms stock spikes on AMD’s $311 million data-center lease — what RIOT investors watch next

Riot Platforms shares jumped 16% to $19.24 after announcing a 10-year data center lease with AMD at its Rockdale, Texas site, set to generate about $311 million in revenue. The deal starts with 25 MW of server power in early 2026 and could expand to 200 MW. Riot bought the property for $96 million, funded by bitcoin sales. Trading resumes after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
18 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.3% to $115.77 Friday after the company secured a spot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. About 33.7 million shares traded. Director Hiroshi Mikitani resigned Jan. 13 as Rakuten’s stake fell below the board threshold. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
18 January 2026
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Why ImmunityBio stock jumped nearly 40%: ANKTIVA sales surge and a fresh trial timeline

Why ImmunityBio stock jumped nearly 40%: ANKTIVA sales surge and a fresh trial timeline

ImmunityBio shares soared 40% to $5.52 Friday after the company reported preliminary 2025 net product revenue of $113 million and new approvals for ANKTIVA in Saudi Arabia. Trading volume topped 182 million shares. Enrollment in its key bladder cancer trial is over 85% complete, with FDA submission targeted by late 2026. Early data from its CAR-NK cell therapy showed complete remission in two Waldenström lymphoma patients.
18 January 2026
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American Airlines stock slips into market holiday: AAL price, O’Hare hub fight and earnings dates in focus

American Airlines stock slips into market holiday: AAL price, O’Hare hub fight and earnings dates in focus

American Airlines shares fell 2.2% to $15.37 Friday amid heightened competition with United at Chicago O’Hare. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while Brent crude traded at $63.55 a barrel and U.S. jet fuel at $2.15 a gallon. The FAA issued warnings for flights over parts of Central and South America due to possible military activity and GPS disruptions. Markets reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
18 January 2026
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Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock jumps 7% as bitcoin miners rally — what to watch into Tuesday

Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock jumps 7% as bitcoin miners rally — what to watch into Tuesday

Cipher Mining shares jumped 7.3% to $18.80 Friday, with about 45.6 million shares traded as bitcoin hovered near $95,000. U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, delaying further equity trading until Tuesday. Cipher recently signed a $5.5 billion, 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for AI infrastructure.
18 January 2026
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Pfizer stock slips into MLK Day break as FDA fast-track fears and key dates loom

Pfizer stock slips into MLK Day break as FDA fast-track fears and key dates loom

Pfizer shares fell 0.93% to $25.65 Friday amid industry concerns over a White House-backed fast FDA review program, Reuters reported. The company reaffirmed its 2026 revenue forecast and set its next dividend at $0.43 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Jan. 23. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Pfizer’s quarterly results are due Feb. 3.
18 January 2026
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LIC breakup back on the table? IIM Kozhikode report pitches demerger, PSU sell-down to hit “Insurance for All by 2047”

LIC breakup back on the table? IIM Kozhikode report pitches demerger, PSU sell-down to hit “Insurance for All by 2047”

An IIM Kozhikode panel has recommended breaking up LIC and fully privatizing three state-run general insurers, according to a report submitted to regulators. LIC warned that a split could destabilize confidence among its 270 million policyholders. The proposals aim for 60% insurance coverage by 2030 and raise the penetration target to 4.5%. The report cites LIC’s 57% share of life insurance premiums in 2023–24.
18 January 2026
Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Motley Fool Australia on Jan. 18 recommended L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as dividend picks amid renewed interest in ASX income stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at its highest since October 2025. Morningstar’s Shaun Ler said the average ASX 200 yield is near 3.3%, raising questions about dividend sustainability. Rask Media warned high yields can signal underlying financial strain.
18 January 2026
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MARA stock jumps with bitcoin miners as crypto bill stall and AI data-center deals shape week ahead

MARA stock jumps with bitcoin miners as crypto bill stall and AI data-center deals shape week ahead

MARA Holdings rose 6.6% Friday, closing near $11.36 as bitcoin hovered around $95,000. U.S. markets are closed Monday for the holiday, with traders watching Tuesday’s reopen. Debate over crypto regulation intensified after the Senate Banking Committee paused the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Riot Platforms announced a major data center deal with AMD, highlighting AI’s growing role in the sector.
18 January 2026
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Palantir stock slides into MLK break — what to watch before PLTR earnings

Palantir stock slides into MLK break — what to watch before PLTR earnings

Palantir shares fell 3.4% to $170.96 Friday, underperforming a flat U.S. market ahead of the long weekend. About 59.5 million shares changed hands as traders braced for volatility after January options expired. The next key event is Palantir’s fourth-quarter earnings, set for release after markets close on Feb. 2. U.S. equity markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Ford's Stock Surge Driven by Energy-Storage, Not Car Sales
    May 28, 2026, 10:57 AM EDT. Ford Motor Co's shares are rising sharply, fueled by its move into the energy-storage sector rather than its traditional vehicle sales. The automaker aims to leverage the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, which require advanced storage solutions. This pivot reflects broader trends where energy storage supports data centers and AI operations, positioning Ford to benefit from emerging tech markets. Investors are responding positively as the company diversifies beyond automotive manufacturing into high-growth tech-enabled industries.

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Infleqtion Shares Rise On Oxford Quantum Update, Holder Sale Lingers

28 May 2026
Infleqtion shares rose 8.7% to $16.81 in early NYSE trading after announcing plans to open an Oxford Quantum Innovation Centre, aiming to triple UK capacity. SEC filings showed Maverick-linked entities sold shares last week at prices from $14.69 to $17.04. Infleqtion reported Q1 revenue of $9.5 million, a 14% increase, and raised its 2026 revenue target to at least $40 million.
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28 May 2026
Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell 4.6% to $17.96 Thursday after ether dropped below $2,000 for the first time since March. The company reported holding 5.39 million ETH and $12.3 billion in crypto, cash, and other investments as of May 25. Bitmine is on FTSE Russell’s preliminary Russell 3000 additions list, with the index rebalancing set for June 26. Peers Strategy and SharpLink also traded lower.
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28 May 2026
Unusual Machines shares jumped as much as 52% Thursday after reports the Trump administration is in talks to fund U.S. drone makers. The Orlando-based supplier’s stock was last up 41% at $26.52. First-quarter revenue soared 296% to $8.1 million, but the company posted a $7.3 million operating loss. Reuters said it could not independently confirm the government funding talks.
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