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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

U.S. semiconductor stocks pushed Wall Street to record highs Friday, with the SOXX ETF up 2.9% and Intel surging nearly 11% after praise from Donald Trump. Lam Research jumped 8.7% on a broker’s price target hike. TSMC reported Q4 revenue up 20.45% year-on-year, beating estimates. Traders await U.S. inflation data due Jan. 13 and TSMC’s guidance on Jan. 15.
10 January 2026
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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”

Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips told President Trump they will only invest in Venezuela if new legal and security guarantees are met. Brent crude closed at $63.34 a barrel, WTI at $59.12, as Iran unrest and Russia-Ukraine tensions weighed on supply. Exxon rose 1.4%, Chevron 1.8%, ConocoPhillips fell 1.2%. Trafigura will load its first U.S.-bound Venezuelan crude shipment next week.
10 January 2026
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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

General Motors shares fell 2.7% to $82.87 Friday after announcing a $6 billion charge tied to scaling back electric-vehicle investments, including a $4.2 billion cash hit from canceled supplier contracts. Ford dropped 1.3%, while Tesla rose 2.1%. GM will record the charge in its fourth-quarter results on Jan. 27. The company reported a 43% drop in EV sales for Q4 after the federal tax credit expired.
10 January 2026
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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

UnitedHealth shares fell 0.8% to $343.98 Friday as senators widened their probe into the company’s nursing-home programs, citing unsatisfactory responses. Lawmakers warned they may escalate pressure if UnitedHealth does not cooperate. The company’s earnings call is set for Jan. 27. Investors are also awaiting the Jan. 13 consumer price index data.
10 January 2026
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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

Nvidia now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips, sources said, tightening terms amid regulatory scrutiny. Chinese firms have ordered over 2 million units, far above Nvidia’s available stock of 700,000. Nvidia shares closed down 0.1% at $184.86 Friday. AI chip stocks ended mixed as the S&P 500 and semiconductor index hit new records.
10 January 2026
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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

Bitcoin fell 0.6% to $90,542 Saturday after two days of heavy outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs, which lost $250 million on Jan. 9 and $398.8 million on Jan. 8, according to Farside. Coinbase shares dropped 1.9% Friday, while BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF slid 0.7%. Traders are watching for U.S. inflation data Jan. 13 and the Federal Reserve meeting Jan. 27-28.
10 January 2026
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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

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 3.8% to $72.38 Friday as spot silver surged to $79.56 an ounce, tracking a 9.7% weekly gain. Silver miners rallied, with Hecla up 6.8% and First Majestic 5.6%. Traders expect up to $6.1 billion in silver selling during the Bloomberg Commodity Index rebalance through Jan. 15, according to JPMorgan. U.S. CPI data on Jan. 13 is the next key event for the market.
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

Global stocks closed at record highs Friday, led by chipmakers and a weaker U.S. jobs report. The MSCI world index rose 0.53% to 1,034.87. The dollar and two-year Treasury yields climbed, while the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, missing forecasts. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data and major bank earnings next week.
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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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