Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Truist upgrade as Trump payout order keeps defense names volatile

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Truist upgrade as Trump payout order keeps defense names volatile

New York, January 9, 2026, 18:50 (EST) — After-hours Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT) shares rose 4.7% to $542.92 on Friday, extending a rebound in U.S. defense stocks after Truist upgraded the company to “Buy.” (Wall Street Journal) The move matters now because Washington has put shareholder payouts in the firing line. President Donald Trump has pledged to block dividends and share buybacks — where companies repurchase their own stock — at defense contractors until they speed up weapons production, a stance that can reshape how investors value the group. (Reuters) Defense names have swung sharply as traders try to net
Exxon Mobil stock pops after-hours as CEO opens door to Venezuela return, earnings loom

Exxon Mobil stock pops after-hours as CEO opens door to Venezuela return, earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 18:42 EST — After-hours Exxon Mobil Corporation shares rose in after-hours trading on Friday after CEO Darren Woods said the company was ready to evaluate a return to Venezuela, where Exxon left after its assets were nationalized nearly two decades ago. Woods made the remarks at a White House meeting arranged days after U.S. forces captured and removed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. Exxon stock was up 1.4% at $124.61, after trading between $122.31 and $124.86. (Reuters) The shift matters because it puts Venezuela — and its oil contracts — back on the map
Spotify stock dips after broker target cuts — what to watch before SPOT earnings

Spotify stock dips after broker target cuts — what to watch before SPOT earnings

New York, January 9, 2026, 18:19 EST — After-hours Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. dropped 2.6% on Friday as several brokerages cut their price targets for the music streaming company. The stock closed at $539.37, having dipped to a session low of $536.11. Over the last 52 weeks, Spotify’s shares have ranged from $451.43 to $785.00. Target’s cuts come at a sensitive time for the story. Investors are looking for proof that Spotify can raise prices and grow ad revenue without triggering higher subscriber churn. The company has been ramping up its focus on podcasts and video, where engagement rates
Qualcomm stock slides after Mizuho downgrade cuts target to $175, puts handset worries back in play

Qualcomm stock slides after Mizuho downgrade cuts target to $175, puts handset worries back in play

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:53 EST — After-hours QUALCOMM Incorporated shares dropped 2.25% to $177.78 on Friday, following Mizuho’s downgrade and a price target cut to $175 from $200. The stock fluctuated between $174.89 and $182.20 during the day. (TipRanks) The call is gaining weight as the market shifts to viewing Qualcomm like a phone stock again. Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh downgraded QCOM to Neutral, citing handset headwinds and a loss of Apple share. He pointed out that handsets make up more than 70% of Qualcomm’s chip revenue. (A “price target” reflects where a broker predicts a stock might
Bank of America stock dips after-hours after $3 billion debt call, with earnings next week

Bank of America stock dips after-hours after $3 billion debt call, with earnings next week

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:53 EST — After-hours Bank of America shares were down 0.7% at $55.85 in after-hours trading on Friday, after the bank said it will redeem $3 billion of senior notes due January 2027. The stock traded between $55.79 and $56.60 during the day. (Bank of America) The redemption lands just days before Bank of America’s quarterly results, with investors focused on what higher-for-longer rates do to funding costs. The notes were set to shift from a fixed 5.08% coupon to a floating rate linked to SOFR — the Secured Overnight Financing Rate — plus 1.29
ServiceNow stock sinks 3% as KeyBanc stays bearish, with Jan. 28 earnings next

ServiceNow stock sinks 3% as KeyBanc stays bearish, with Jan. 28 earnings next

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:45 EST — After-hours ServiceNow Inc (NYSE: NOW) shares fell about 3% on Friday to $141.80 and last traded at that level in after-hours dealing. The stock touched $147.20 at the high and $141.48 at the low. The selling comes with the next earnings print close enough to shape positioning. ServiceNow said it will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the U.S. market close on Jan. 28, followed by a conference call and webcast. (ServiceNow Newsroom) KeyBanc kept pressure on the name going into the weekend. The firm reiterated an Underweight rating — broker
S&P 500 hits record, chip stocks jump — jobs report and Trump tariff case set up next market move

S&P 500 hits record, chip stocks jump — jobs report and Trump tariff case set up next market move

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 18:38 EST The S&P 500 closed at a record on Friday as Broadcom and other chip stocks kept Wall Street climbing after a softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report. The index rose 0.65% to 6,966.28, while the Nasdaq gained 0.82% to 23,671.35 and the Dow added 0.48% to 49,504.07; the PHLX semiconductor index, which tracks major chipmakers, jumped 2.7% to a record. “On the overall AI theme, investors are getting granular,” said Zachary Hill at Horizon Investments, as Lam Research surged after Mizuho lifted its price target and Vistra rallied on a power deal with Meta. (Reuters)
Rocket Companies stock jumps nearly 10% as Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond move sparks housing rally

Rocket Companies stock jumps nearly 10% as Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond move sparks housing rally

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:26 EST — After-hours Rocket Companies (RKT.N) shares closed up 9.65% at $23.29 on Friday, after a sharp housing-linked rally tied to President Donald Trump’s call for large mortgage-bond purchases. The stock touched $23.41 in the session and was little changed in after-hours trading. (Nasdaq) The move matters because Rocket’s business swings with mortgage rates and loan volume. When rates fall, refinancing can thaw quickly and purchase activity tends to follow, even if the pickup comes in fits and starts. Trump’s plan put rates back in focus. Housing has been squeezed by high borrowing costs
Ondas (ONDS) stock slips after hours after $1B share-and-warrant deal — what to know next week

Ondas (ONDS) stock slips after hours after $1B share-and-warrant deal — what to know next week

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 6:31 PM EST — After-hours Ondas Holdings Inc. shares dropped 2.3% to $13.69 in after-hours trading Friday, following a range between $13.61 and $15.09 on roughly 114 million shares changing hands. The company is under pressure as it aims to secure a new cash buffer. Ondas’ offering is designed to rapidly overhaul its balance sheet, but it also brings up the immediate question traders always want answered: how much dilution is baked into the next rally. A prospectus supplement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveals Ondas plans to sell 19 million shares
Boeing stock jumps late after FAA clears 737 MAX 10 for next flight-test phase

Boeing stock jumps late after FAA clears 737 MAX 10 for next flight-test phase

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 18:13 EST — After-hours Boeing shares jumped $7.04, or 3.1%, to $234.53 in after-hours trading Friday, after the Federal Aviation Administration gave the 737 MAX 10 the green light to enter its second phase of flight testing, according to a source familiar with the program. The MAX 10, Boeing’s largest 737 model, holds over 1,200 orders and battles Airbus’s A321neo in the market. However, an engine deicing issue — which prevents ice buildup — continues to cloud the outlook for both the MAX 10 and the smaller MAX 7. “It’s progress, but until the MAX
GE Vernova stock slips after Baird downgrade flags turbine oversupply risk ahead of Jan. 28 results

GE Vernova stock slips after Baird downgrade flags turbine oversupply risk ahead of Jan. 28 results

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:18 EST — After-hours Shares of GE Vernova Inc (GEV) fell about 0.9% in after-hours trading on Friday after Baird downgraded the power and grid equipment maker, warning that fresh competition could cool a market investors have treated as supply-tight. The stock was last at about $622.50, after swinging between $612.06 and $640.21 during the session. The downgrade matters now because a big slice of the bull case has been pricing power — the idea that utilities and data center-led demand will keep turbine and grid gear scarce enough to hold up margins. If more
JPMorgan Chase stock slips after hours as Apple Card switch sharpens focus on next week’s earnings

JPMorgan Chase stock slips after hours as Apple Card switch sharpens focus on next week’s earnings

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:16 (EST) — After-hours Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) dipped 0.2% to $329.19 in after-hours trading Friday as investors digested the bank’s move to take over the Apple Card program from Goldman Sachs. JPMorgan flagged a $2.2 billion provision for credit losses tied to the forward purchase of the portfolio. (Reuters) The timing feels off, even by market standards. JPMorgan reports Tuesday, kicking off a stretch of big-bank earnings that investors rely on for clues about the economy and consumer health. Citigroup, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs follow later in the week.

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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:04 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
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.
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