Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens

Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens

Applied Materials rose 1.7% to $306.35 in early New York trading after Susquehanna upgraded the stock to Positive and raised its price target to $400. The move followed analyst Mehdi Hosseini’s report citing stronger wafer fab equipment demand and higher semiconductor capital spending. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 slipped, while other chip equipment stocks saw modest gains.
Eli Lilly stock edges up as $1 billion Nvidia AI lab plan hits JPM spotlight

Eli Lilly stock edges up as $1 billion Nvidia AI lab plan hits JPM spotlight

Eli Lilly shares rose about 0.7% Monday after announcing a $1 billion, five-year AI drug discovery lab partnership with Nvidia. The Bay Area facility, using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin chips, will open in March with teams from both firms. Investors are watching for updates from CEO David Ricks at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday and Lilly’s earnings call on Feb. 4.
Jaguar Health stock swings as Future Pak licensing deal dangles $38 million — here’s what traders see

Jaguar Health stock swings as Future Pak licensing deal dangles $38 million — here’s what traders see

Jaguar Health shares fell about 9% Monday after announcing a U.S. licensing deal with Future Pak for exclusive rights to Mytesi and Canalevia-CA1, potentially worth up to $38 million. The stock traded between $0.94 and $1.45 on heavy volume. Jaguar will receive $18 million upfront and may get up to $20 million more in milestone payments, while shifting its U.S. commercial focus to Future Pak.
12 January 2026
Moderna stock slides as $1.9 billion sales view fails to calm investors (MRNA)

Moderna stock slides as $1.9 billion sales view fails to calm investors (MRNA)

Moderna shares fell 4% to $32.92 Monday after the company raised its 2025 revenue forecast to $1.9 billion and projected operating expenses of up to $5.2 billion. CFO Jamey Mock said U.S. retail vaccination rates dropped 26% in 2025. The company expects about $8.1 billion in year-end cash, including $600 million from a new loan. Investors remain cautious as pandemic demand fades and late-stage vaccine trial results approach.
Ondas (ONDS) stock slips after SEC filing details $1 billion stock-and-warrant deal; what to watch next

Ondas (ONDS) stock slips after SEC filing details $1 billion stock-and-warrant deal; what to watch next

Ondas Holdings shares dropped 3.4% to $13.22 early Monday after the company disclosed a $1 billion stock-and-warrant sale expected to close near Jan. 12, with net proceeds of about $959.2 million. The offering includes 19 million shares, pre-funded warrants for 41.79 million shares, and common warrants for 121.58 million shares. Investors await management updates on Jan. 14 and Jan. 16.
12 January 2026
Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 7% as Fed probe headlines push silver to fresh records

Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 7% as Fed probe headlines push silver to fresh records

Spot silver jumped above $85 an ounce Monday, triggering a 6.9% surge in iShares Silver Trust (SLV) to $77.40 on heavy volume. The rally followed news of grand jury subpoenas for Fed Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about central bank independence and weakening the dollar. Traders are watching for Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data and the Fed’s late-January meeting.
Gold price smashes $4,600 record and gold stocks jump — here’s what traders watch next

Gold price smashes $4,600 record and gold stocks jump — here’s what traders watch next

Newmont jumped nearly 4% Monday as gold hit a record above $4,600 an ounce amid political unrest and a standoff over Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The dollar index fell 0.4% to 98.84 after Powell disclosed subpoenas tied to his testimony. Gold futures rose 2.1% to $4,596.70, while the SPDR Gold Shares ETF gained 2.4%. Investors are watching U.S. CPI data and the Fed meeting on Jan. 27-28.
Vistra stock rises as VST launches secured notes sale to help fund Cogentrix dealIRVING,

Vistra stock rises as VST launches secured notes sale to help fund Cogentrix dealIRVING,

Vistra launched a private sale of senior secured notes maturing in 2031 and 2036 to fund its $4.7 billion acquisition of Cogentrix Energy and repay debt. The notes will be issued by Vistra Operations Company LLC and backed by subsidiary guarantees and collateral. Shares rose about 2.6% to $170.71 in early trading. The company has not disclosed the offering’s size or interest rates.
12 January 2026
Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix shares rose 0.7% to $90.07 after Paramount Skydance sued Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking more disclosure on Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition deal and hinting at a proxy fight. Paramount’s $30-per-share cash offer expires Jan. 21 unless extended. HSBC initiated Netflix coverage with a Buy rating ahead of its Jan. 20 earnings report. Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell 1.3%.

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Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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