JPMorgan stock: Venezuela oil-finance angle lands just as earnings week starts

JPMorgan stock: Venezuela oil-finance angle lands just as earnings week starts

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 13:29 EST — Market closed JPMorgan Chase could be among the few U.S. banks positioned to pick up business if Venezuela’s oil trade opens up, with one dormant Caracas office that could be reactivated, sources and analysts told Reuters late Friday. The bank has had a presence in the country for decades, and one internal idea floated was a trade bank to finance oil exports, one person familiar with the matter said. “JPMorgan is the best in class global bank,” Wells Fargo banking analyst Mike Mayo said. (Reuters) U.S. markets are shut on Saturday, but
Cloud computing stocks ETF CLOU slips into weekend — what Wall Street watches next

Cloud computing stocks ETF CLOU slips into weekend — what Wall Street watches next

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 13:21 EST — Market closed The Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) slipped 0.27%, finishing at $22.58 on Friday. (MarketBeat) The cloud basket lagged behind the broader market, despite investors continuing to push up shares linked to the artificial-intelligence boom and the allure of cheaper borrowing costs. The timing is crucial. As fourth-quarter earnings season approaches, cloud companies find themselves in the spotlight, with many valued on growth that hasn’t yet translated into cash flow. U.S. stocks wrapped up the week with the S&P 500 hitting a record close, fueled by another boost in chipmaker
CRML stock jumps as Greenland rare-earth headlines return — what to watch before Monday’s open

CRML stock jumps as Greenland rare-earth headlines return — what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 13:24 EST — Market closed Critical Metals Corp (CRML.O) shares ended Friday up $1.51, or 11.2%, at $14.98, after trading between $13.71 and $16.26. Volume ran to about 30.3 million shares. The move comes with Greenland back in the headlines and miners tied to the island seeing heavy attention. Greenland’s five main political parties said parliament would bring forward a meeting to discuss a response to U.S. threats to take control of the autonomous Danish territory. (Reuters) Rare earths are a group of 17 metals used in magnets for electric motors, wind turbines and some
Apple stock snaps seven-day slide after Evercore target hike; Big Tech eyes CPI, earnings

Apple stock snaps seven-day slide after Evercore target hike; Big Tech eyes CPI, earnings

New York, January 10, 2026, 13:09 ET — The market has closed. Apple (AAPL) shares ended Friday up about 0.1%, closing at $259.37 and snapping a seven-day slide that weighed on the stock earlier this year. Throughout the day, the price swung between $256.29 and $260.92. This change carries weight for Big Tech stocks, especially with Apple’s strong impact on U.S. equity indexes. Investors are bracing for a slew of inflation data and earnings reports, with little patience for surprises. Friday’s jobs report missed expectations, sparking renewed discussions about interest rate moves that matter a lot for mega-cap tech stocks.
Semiconductor stocks hit a record — here’s what could move SOXX next week

Semiconductor stocks hit a record — here’s what could move SOXX next week

New York, January 10, 2026, 12:53 (EST) — Market closed U.S. semiconductor stocks drove Wall Street to a record close Friday, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) climbing 2.9% to $328.78, after swinging between $319.35 and $330.66. The PHLX semiconductor index, which tracks major chipmakers, surged 2.7% to a new high. Broadcom gained 3.8%, Lam Research jumped 8.7% following Mizuho’s price target hike to $220 from $200, and Intel rallied nearly 11%. The boost came after President Donald Trump described a “great meeting” with CEO Lip-Bu Tan. “Investors are getting granular and picking the winners and losers” in AI, noted
Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 12:54 EST — Market closed U.S. oil stocks showed mixed moves heading into the weekend after executives told President Donald Trump they’d consider returning to Venezuela only if new legal and security assurances are in place. Exxon Mobil rose 1.4%, Chevron climbed 1.8%, while ConocoPhillips dropped 1.2%. Oilfield services players SLB and Halliburton gained roughly 1.8% and 1.4%, respectively. Exxon CEO Darren Woods labeled Venezuela “uninvestable” under current conditions. Chevron Vice Chairman Mark Nelson said the firm could potentially double liftings and boost production by about 50% within 18 to 24 months. (Reuters) The White
GM stock slides after $6 billion EV pullback charge — here’s what Wall Street watches next

GM stock slides after $6 billion EV pullback charge — here’s what Wall Street watches next

DETROIT, Jan 10, 2026, 13:02 ET — Market closed General Motors shares dropped 2.7% to close at $82.87 on Friday, following the company’s announcement of a $6 billion charge related to cutting back some of its electric-vehicle investments. Ford shares slipped 1.3%, but Tesla gained 2.1%. The selloff highlights that EV investment is shifting from a land-grab race to a battle over cash and margins. As U.S. policy changes tighten incentives and demand cools, investors are demanding clearer numbers from automakers on what projects will move forward, which will be canceled, and who will cover the costs of parts already
UnitedHealth stock (UNH) hit by fresh Senate heat as nursing-home probe widens before earnings

UnitedHealth stock (UNH) hit by fresh Senate heat as nursing-home probe widens before earnings

New York, January 10, 2026, 12:41 (ET) — Market closed. Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated slipped 0.8% on Friday, ending the session at $343.98. The drop came amid heightened scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers targeting the company’s nursing-home programs. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden said they’re broadening their investigation after deeming the insurer’s response inadequate, and warned they would deploy “all tools” at their disposal if UnitedHealth fails to fully cooperate. (Becker’s Hospital Review) Political pressure is mounting as investors wrestle with UnitedHealth’s ability to stabilize 2026 forecasts following a turbulent period for managed-care shares. The insurer plans its fourth-quarter
Nvidia stock hits a China payment snag on H200 AI chips — what to watch before markets reopen

Nvidia stock hits a China payment snag on H200 AI chips — what to watch before markets reopen

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:47 ET — Market closed Nvidia (NVDA) is now requiring full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips, sources familiar with the situation said, tightening sales terms amid regulatory scrutiny over import approvals. Chinese firms have ordered more than 2 million units, each costing about $27,000, far exceeding Nvidia’s available stock of roughly 700,000 chips. The stock closed Friday down 0.1% at $184.86, fluctuating between $183.69 and $186.97 during the session. (Reuters) This is crucial since China represents a major source of demand for data-center processors that power large AI models. Changes
Bitcoin price clings to $90,000 after ETF outflows as crypto stocks brace for Monday

Bitcoin price clings to $90,000 after ETF outflows as crypto stocks brace for Monday

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:44 EST — Market closed Bitcoin dipped closer to $90,000 on Saturday, continuing a volatile retreat following two days of heavy outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, a crucial indicator of institutional appetite. The moves matter as crypto enters a fresh week facing both a macro challenge and a positioning hurdle. Investors have been quick to withdraw cash from bitcoin funds, even while interest-rate traders weigh U.S. labor data that bolstered bets on the Fed maintaining a cautious stance on further cuts. Bitcoin last checked in at $90,542, slipping roughly 0.6% from its previous
Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 4% as bullion nears $80 — CPI and index flows next

Silver price stock SLV jumps nearly 4% as bullion nears $80 — CPI and index flows next

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 12:42 EST — Market closed The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) closed up 3.8% on Friday at $72.38, tracking a rebound in silver prices and lifting a swath of U.S.-listed silver miners. Hecla Mining gained 6.8%, First Majestic Silver rose 5.6% and Pan American Silver added 2.2%, while the Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) ended up 2.5%. That jump matters now because silver has turned jumpy again after a steep run last year, and the market is trying to sort out what is “real” demand and what is flow. Some of the biggest pushes are
XRP price today slips near $2 as ETF flows cool and Fed bets tighten

XRP price today slips near $2 as ETF flows cool and Fed bets tighten

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 12:45 EST — Market closed XRP dropped roughly 1.4% in the last 24 hours, slipping to $2.09 on Saturday. Early-year gains gave way as traders pulled back ahead of U.S. inflation figures. According to CoinMarketCap, 24-hour trading volume hovered around $1.63 billion, with XRP stuck in a tight range between $2.08 and $2.11. (CoinMarketCap) This shift is significant as XRP has once again turned into a crowded macro trade — a token that often moves with interest-rate speculation and regulatory or ETF news. It’s also drawing notice as an increasing number of traditional market products

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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.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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