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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 11.01.2026

Analysts split on Ag Growth International after it raised fair value to CA$39.20, citing Brazil optimism and ongoing accounting review. U.S. futures slipped after Fed Chair Powell said the DOJ served subpoenas on the central bank, while Asian markets rose. BOK Financial closed at $123.11, up 10.8% over 90 days, trading above analyst targets. Vistra surged 10.5% on a Meta deal; Oklo gained 7.9% on Meta fuel news.
11 January 2026
Wave Life Sciences stock drops 7% into JPM Healthcare Conference week — what to know next

Wave Life Sciences stock drops 7% into JPM Healthcare Conference week — what to know next

Wave Life Sciences shares fell 6.7% to $13.84 Friday, underperforming biotech peers ahead of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Investors are watching for CEO Paul Bolno’s Tuesday update on WVE-007, its obesity drug, after December’s interim data showed a 9.4% visceral fat reduction. The company recently raised $350 million in a public offering.
11 January 2026
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Merit Medical stock slides 7% after board shake-up and early Q4 revenue range — what to watch next

Merit Medical stock slides 7% after board shake-up and early Q4 revenue range — what to watch next

Merit Medical shares fell 7.3% to $86.38 Friday after the company reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $389 million to $395 million and announced a board leadership change. Founder Fred Lampropoulos resigned as chair, replaced by F. Ann Millner. Lampropoulos will serve as a consultant for $250,000 per month. Full 2025 results and 2026 guidance are due Feb. 24.
11 January 2026
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Century Communities stock jumps 11% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch before Monday

Century Communities stock jumps 11% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch before Monday

Century Communities shares jumped 10.7% to $68.33 Friday, their biggest gain in months, after President Trump announced $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases to lower housing costs. Homebuilder and mortgage stocks surged, while Fed officials questioned the plan’s impact on affordability. U.S. single-family housing starts rose 5.4% in October, but permits slipped 0.5%. The Consumer Price Index report is due Tuesday.
11 January 2026
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Tri Pointe Homes stock jumps nearly 9% as mortgage-bond move lifts homebuilders; CPI is next

Tri Pointe Homes stock jumps nearly 9% as mortgage-bond move lifts homebuilders; CPI is next

Tri Pointe Homes shares surged 8.7% to $35.42 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities purchases to lower mortgage rates. Other homebuilder stocks also rallied. Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.16% this week. Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report for the next move in rates.
11 January 2026
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Lennar stock jumps nearly 9% on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push — what to watch next

Lennar stock jumps nearly 9% on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push — what to watch next

Lennar Corp surged 8.85% to $119.25 Friday, leading U.S. homebuilders higher after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move aims to offset the Fed’s MBS roll-off. Analysts expect the plan to lower mortgage rates by 10–25 basis points. Wall Street questioned whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will remain under government control.
11 January 2026
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Kratos Defense stock (KTOS) jumps again on Valkyrie drone deal, Trump budget push and fresh target hikes

Kratos Defense stock (KTOS) jumps again on Valkyrie drone deal, Trump budget push and fresh target hikes

Kratos Defense shares jumped 9.3% Friday to $113.70, capping a 43% rally since Jan. 2 after Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget. The company confirmed it does not pay dividends or buy back stock, backing reinvestment. Northrop, using Kratos’ Valkyrie airframe, secured a $231.5 million contract to develop unmanned Marine Corps aircraft. Kratos reports earnings Feb. 25.
11 January 2026
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Fluence Energy (FLNC) stock jumps 9.5% — here’s what traders watch into Monday and CPI week

Fluence Energy (FLNC) stock jumps 9.5% — here’s what traders watch into Monday and CPI week

Fluence Energy shares closed up 9.5% at $23.20 Friday, then rose to $23.30 after hours as the S&P 500 hit a record. The move followed a weaker U.S. jobs report and persistent expectations for Fed rate cuts. Virginia lawmakers plan to revisit energy storage bills next week, with Fluence executives involved in discussions. U.S. December CPI data is due Jan. 13.
11 January 2026
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Eos Energy (EOSE) stock jumps 9% — what investors watch before Monday’s open

Eos Energy (EOSE) stock jumps 9% — what investors watch before Monday’s open

Eos Energy shares jumped 9% to close at $15.28 Friday, with trading volume topping 23 million. Options activity stayed bullish as the put/call ratio dropped to 0.25 and implied volatility neared 96%. The company recently secured a $305 million federal loan guarantee to expand battery production in Pennsylvania. Investors await Eos’ next earnings report, expected in early March.
11 January 2026
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Meritage Homes stock jumps 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch next week

Meritage Homes stock jumps 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch next week

Meritage Homes surged 10.4% to $75.45 after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases, aiming to lower rates. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will handle the buys, but details remain unclear. New housing data showed single-family starts up 5.4% in October, while permits dipped 0.5%. The Consumer Price Index for December is due Jan. 13.
11 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps again after $2.65 billion AEP fuel-cell deal; what investors watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps again after $2.65 billion AEP fuel-cell deal; what investors watch next

Bloom Energy shares closed up 10% at $134.07 on Friday after American Electric Power announced a $2.65 billion deal for Bloom’s fuel cells tied to a planned Wyoming plant. The stock held gains in after-hours trading as investors watched for further contract milestones. AEP’s 20-year offtake agreement for the plant’s output is contingent on conditions expected by Q2 2026. Bloom’s next earnings report is projected for February 26.
11 January 2026
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CG Oncology stock jumps 29% on faster Phase 3 PIVOT-006 data clock — what to watch next

CG Oncology stock jumps 29% on faster Phase 3 PIVOT-006 data clock — what to watch next

CG Oncology shares jumped nearly 29% Friday, closing at $54.20, after the company said topline Phase 3 trial data for its bladder cancer therapy will arrive in the first half of 2026, almost a year early. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $93, citing the accelerated timeline. The PIVOT-006 trial enrolled over 360 patients at more than 90 sites.
11 January 2026
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  • NVIDIA Shares Surge on Robust AI Demand and Strong Financials
    April 30, 2026, 9:46 PM EDT. Investor confidence grows in NVIDIA amid soaring demand for AI computing power. The chipmaker reported Q4 FY2026 revenue of $68.13 billion, a 73.2% annual jump, and full-year revenue of $215.94 billion, highlighting expansion in Data Center Networking with 263% growth. Despite zero revenue from China due to export restrictions, NVIDIA's global orders remain robust, including clients like Meta and OpenAI. Profitability impresses with a 75.2% gross margin and $120 billion net income for the year. Forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26x and PEG of 0.741 reflect a valuation attractive relative to growth. Investors balance enthusiasm with risks from ongoing China export challenges.

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