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UNG sinks as U.S. natural gas hits fresh low; what to watch before Monday

UNG sinks as U.S. natural gas hits fresh low; what to watch before Monday

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:47 EST — Market closed The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) slid 7.7% on Friday, closing at $10.40, mirroring a steep decline in front-month NYMEX natural gas prices, which dipped to about $3.141 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), reaching a low of $3.131 during the session. Leveraged ProShares ETFs showed bigger moves: BOIL dropped 13.6%, while its inverse counterpart KOLD jumped 13.9%. Gas producers EQT and Coterra both slipped roughly 2%. (MarketWatch) U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, but the setup remains crucial as natural gas prices move almost like a weather
10 January 2026
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Global stocks hit record highs after U.S. jobs data; CPI and bank earnings up next

Global stocks hit record highs after U.S. jobs data; CPI and bank earnings up next

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 12:22 EST — Market closed Global stock markets wrapped the week on a high note Friday, with U.S. and European indexes hitting record closes. The MSCI world index also notched a fresh intraday peak, climbing 0.53% to 1,034.87. (Reuters) Rates and currencies shifted alongside stocks. The dollar index climbed 0.26% to 99.13. The U.S. two-year yield, a close Fed barometer, ticked up to 3.538%, while the 10-year slipped to 4.171%. (Reuters) Here’s the scene heading into Monday’s reopen: stocks seem to expect a smooth ride, but the schedule suggests otherwise. Inflation figures and the quarter’s
10 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock jumps on $1.42 billion Navy engine deal as earnings loom

GE Aerospace stock jumps on $1.42 billion Navy engine deal as earnings loom

New York, January 10, 2026, 12:02 EST — Market closed Shares of GE Aerospace climbed 2.3%, closing at $321.59 on Friday, following the U.S. Navy’s $1.42 billion contract modification linked to the Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. The deal includes 277 T408-GE-400 turboshaft engines and extends through September 2032, according to a U.S. government contracts list. (U.S. Department of War) The contract is minor compared to GE Aerospace’s market value, yet it arrives as investors demand clearer order visibility. Defense programs usually lag behind commercial aviation cycles, offering a cushion for earnings when aircraft deliveries falter. The headline win arrives
10 January 2026
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AMD stock slips toward $200 — what to watch before Monday’s open

AMD stock slips toward $200 — what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 11:57 EST — Market closed Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) shares dropped 0.74% on Friday, closing at $203.17, according to data. This followed a 2.54% decline the previous day. Since Monday’s close, the stock has fallen roughly 8%, lingering just above the $200 mark after peaking at $234.02 intraday on Jan. 5. (Investing.com) The recent dip happened even as chip stocks climbed, with the PHLX semiconductor index jumping 2.7% to hit a record high, and the S&P 500 also closing at an all-time peak. “Investors are getting granular and picking the winners and losers,” noted Zachary
10 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps on Meta nuclear power deal — what VST investors watch next

Vistra stock jumps on Meta nuclear power deal — what VST investors watch next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:14 EST — Market closed Vistra Corp shares jumped on Friday after Meta Platforms inked 20-year power purchase agreements tied to three of Vistra’s nuclear plants. The stock climbed 10.47%, closing at $166.37. Shares peaked at $174.74 during the day before slipping back near session lows, with roughly 14.3 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) Big Tech’s push for nonstop power is hitting a grid that can’t keep up with supply. Existing nuclear plants provide steady output, and locking in long-term contracts can convert that reliability into predictable cash flows for investors. Vistra’s focus isn’t on
10 January 2026
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Dow Jones closes at record high near 50,000 as jobs data cools; CPI and JPM earnings loom

Dow Jones closes at record high near 50,000 as jobs data cools; CPI and JPM earnings loom

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:13 EST — Market closed The Dow Jones Industrial Average clocked a fresh record close on Friday, rising 237.96 points, or 0.5%, to 49,504.07, capping a strong week for U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 gained 0.6% and the Nasdaq rose 0.8% on the day. (AP News) With Wall Street shut for the weekend, traders head into Monday’s open trying to square two competing signals: hiring is slowing, but stocks keep pushing to new highs. A softer labor market can bring rate cuts closer, yet it can also hint at a broader cooling that hits profits.
10 January 2026
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P&G stock back in focus after Crest kids toothpaste packaging deal — here’s what’s next

P&G stock back in focus after Crest kids toothpaste packaging deal — here’s what’s next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:10 EST — Market closed Procter & Gamble shares closed Friday up 0.24%, landing at $141.87 as investors digested new developments regarding the company’s Crest children’s toothpaste packaging. (The Wall Street Journal) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office secured a deal with Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. to revise the marketing and labeling of Crest children’s toothpaste. The new packaging started rolling out on Jan. 1 and will need to stay compliant for the next five years, the report noted. (KPRC) Why it matters now: P&G stands as a key consumer staples
10 January 2026
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SK hynix stock dips on profit-taking as U.S. listing talk resurfaces; earnings next

SK hynix stock dips on profit-taking as U.S. listing talk resurfaces; earnings next

Seoul, Jan 11, 2026, 01:44 KST — Market closed SK hynix shares fell 1.59% on Friday as investors took money off the table in semiconductor stocks, KB Securities analyst Lim Jung-eun said. The stock closed at 744,000 won. (Korea Joongang Daily) The dip came as traders weighed a Reuters report that SK hynix is considering listing treasury shares in the U.S. but has not decided. Treasury shares are stock the company holds in itself, and firms can use them for deals, shareholder returns or other corporate actions. (MarketScreener) The timing matters because SK hynix has turned into a crowded proxy
10 January 2026
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Roche stock in focus after MediLink cancer-drug deal as investors eye Jan. 29 results

Roche stock in focus after MediLink cancer-drug deal as investors eye Jan. 29 results

ZURICH, Jan 10, 2026, 17:45 CET — Market closed Roche Holding (ROG.S) shares edged up on Friday, boosted by news that China’s MediLink Therapeutics secured another licensing deal with the Swiss pharma giant for a cancer drug candidate. Roche participation shares closed 0.4% higher at 340.80 Swiss francs on the SIX Swiss Exchange. (Medilink Therapeutics) Why it matters now: Roche is stepping up dealmaking and licensing efforts to bolster its oncology pipeline, and investors will be eager to see how fast these moves turn into new products. The timing also raises questions about spending discipline, as major R&D investments come
10 January 2026
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Home Depot stock pops on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order — what Wall Street watches next

Home Depot stock pops on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order — what Wall Street watches next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 11:42 ET — Market closed Home Depot shares closed up 4.2% on Friday at $374.64 on about 7.1 million shares, after trading between $360.58 and $375.43, as investors bought housing-sensitive stocks following President Donald Trump’s order for $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases. Redfin’s head of economics research, Chen Zhao, said the program would have a “fairly small impact” and might lower rates by 10 to 15 basis points — 0.10 to 0.15 percentage point. (Reuters) The move matters because Home Depot sits close to the housing cycle. When borrowing costs stay high, homeowners put off
10 January 2026
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Alibaba stock slides as China probes food-delivery price war; BABA investors eye Feb. 19 earnings

Alibaba stock slides as China probes food-delivery price war; BABA investors eye Feb. 19 earnings

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 11:40 EST — The market has closed. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s shares on the U.S. market slipped 2.3% to $150.96 on Friday, pulling back following a 5.7% jump the previous day. (Yahoo Finance) The dip followed China’s announcement of a probe into aggressive competition among food-delivery platforms run by tech giants like Meituan and Alibaba. The move targets subsidy-fueled price wars. The market regulator flagged “involution-style” competition — a Chinese phrase for cutthroat rivalry that slashes profits — highlighting “instant retail” delivery within an hour as a main battleground. (Reuters) Why it matters now: Alibaba
10 January 2026
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ICBC Class A stock ticks up as China demand-boost package puts banks back in focus

ICBC Class A stock ticks up as China demand-boost package puts banks back in focus

SHANGHAI, Jan 11, 2026, 00:25 GMT+8 — Market closed Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd’s Class A shares — those A-shares traded in Shanghai in yuan — ended Friday 0.26% higher at 7.71 yuan. Meanwhile, Bank of China’s A-shares fell 0.54%. (Investing.com) Investors reacted swiftly to a fresh policy shift from Beijing. According to state broadcaster CCTV, China’s cabinet convened to advance a coordinated fiscal and financial package aimed at boosting domestic demand. (reuters.com) Why it matters now: the package relies heavily on credit. The cabinet highlighted increased loan support for service providers and expanded interest-subsidy policies for personal
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Stock Market Today

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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