AstraZeneca stock set for Nasdaq-100 exit on Jan. 20 as Walmart takes its slot — what AZN investors watch next

AstraZeneca stock set for Nasdaq-100 exit on Jan. 20 as Walmart takes its slot — what AZN investors watch next

Nasdaq said Friday that Walmart will replace AstraZeneca in the Nasdaq-100 before trading opens Jan. 20. AstraZeneca’s U.S. shares closed at $94.65, up 0.68%, with volume near 6.1 million. Investors are watching AstraZeneca’s management talks at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Jan. 12–14 and its full-year results on Feb. 10.
10 January 2026
Healthcare stocks face JPMorgan conference pressure as XLV slips and deal talk builds

Healthcare stocks face JPMorgan conference pressure as XLV slips and deal talk builds

U.S. healthcare stocks fell this week, with the XLV ETF down 0.5% to $157.31, even as the S&P 500 hit a record high. Two biotech firms, Eikon Therapeutics and Veradermics, filed for IPOs. Healthcare M&A value rose 56% in 2025 to $403 billion, despite fewer deals. Insmed reported preliminary 2025 ARIKAYCE sales of $433.8 million and set a 2026 revenue target of $450–470 million.
10 January 2026
Digital Realty stock rebounds despite BofA downgrade as data center stocks brace for CPI, Fed

Digital Realty stock rebounds despite BofA downgrade as data center stocks brace for CPI, Fed

Digital Realty Trust rose 3.7% to $158.55 Friday, rebounding after Bank of America downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $170. The company’s shares tracked a broader rally in data center REITs as the S&P 500 closed at a record high. Most analysts still rate Digital Realty a buy, with a median target of $195. Investors await the company’s Q4 earnings report next week.
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

Cloud computing stocks, tracked by the Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU), slipped 0.27% to $22.58 Friday, underperforming the S&P 500, which closed at a record high. Investors are cautious ahead of February earnings and the Fed’s late-January meeting, with tariff news also looming. The U.S. jobs report showed payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%.
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

Critical Metals shares jumped 11.2% to $14.98 Friday on heavy volume, amid renewed focus on Greenland’s rare-metals sector and U.S. policy moves. European Lithium approved construction of a pilot-plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland. Greenland’s parliament advanced a meeting to address U.S. threats over the territory. Other U.S.-listed rare-earth stocks also rose.
10 January 2026
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

Apple shares closed up 0.1% at $259.37 on Friday, ending a seven-day losing streak. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $330, citing strong iPhone demand, while Mizuho downgraded Qualcomm on weaker handset forecasts. Friday’s jobs report showed payrolls up 50,000 and unemployment at 4.4%. Investors await Tuesday’s CPI data and Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings release.

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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