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AppLovin stock slips as Wells Fargo lifts target and traders turn to jobs data, earnings next

AppLovin stock slips as Wells Fargo lifts target and traders turn to jobs data, earnings next

New York, January 8, 2026, 19:32 (ET) — After-hours AppLovin (APP.O) shares slipped 2.6% to $616.53 on Thursday and barely moved in after-hours trading. During the session, prices swung between $605.51 and $629.87. MarketBeat The next key date to watch is Feb. 11, when AppLovin plans to unveil its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after U.S. markets close. The company also set a 5 p.m. ET webcast, led by CEO Adam Foroughi and CFO Matthew Stumpf. That’s usually when investors zero in on “guidance” — the company’s own outlook for what lies ahead. AppLovin Wells Fargo analyst Alec Brondolo bumped
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RTX stock swings after Trump defense-budget push, buyback ban clouds next move

RTX stock swings after Trump defense-budget push, buyback ban clouds next move

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 19:37 EST — Trading continues after hours RTX shares climbed 0.8% to $187.17 in after-hours trading Thursday, capping a wild ride that saw the stock soar more than 6% at one point. The jump came as defense stocks broadly rallied, fueled by President Donald Trump’s push for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget in 2027. Reuters The budget talk came just a day after the White House slapped down an executive order banning dividends and share buybacks — when companies use cash to buy back their own stock — until contractors actually deliver a better
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AbbVie stock slides on $1.3 billion charge and outlook cut as deal chatter swirls

AbbVie stock slides on $1.3 billion charge and outlook cut as deal chatter swirls

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 19:33 EST — After-hours AbbVie shares dropped 4% on Thursday, slipping to $224.13 in after-hours trading from a previous close of $233.41, as investors digested a profit forecast reduction linked to a hefty charge. The move matters because AbbVie is scrambling to make up lost ground after Humira’s patent expired, leaning heavily on acquisitions to sustain its growth. Traders have been quick to pounce on any whispers of another big deal, especially after takeover chatter about cancer-drug developer Revolution Medicines briefly lifted AbbVie shares just a day before. Reuters AbbVie revealed in a filing that
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Visa stock slips as Visa Direct deal hits tape; jobs data now the swing factor

Visa stock slips as Visa Direct deal hits tape; jobs data now the swing factor

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 19:26 EST — After-hours Visa Inc. (V) shares dipped 1.0% on Thursday, closing at $352.23. During the day, they swung between a high of $356.35 and a low of $349.50. Trading volume hovered around 6.36 million shares, according to the company’s stock quote page. investor.visa.com The pullback unfolds as investors search for fresh cues on U.S. demand and interest rates ahead of Friday’s monthly jobs report, which could alter expectations for how long borrowing costs remain elevated. A Chicago Fed estimate points to the unemployment rate climbing to 4.6% in December from 4.2% in November,
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Lumentum stock drops 11% after a wild reversal, even as Needham lifts its target to $470

Lumentum stock drops 11% after a wild reversal, even as Needham lifts its target to $470

New York, January 8, 2026, 7:19 PM EST — After-hours Lumentum Holdings Inc. shares fell 11.3% to $348.26 in after-hours trading on Thursday, after opening near $394 and briefly pushing to $399.88 before sliding as low as $343.41. The late-day drop matters because Lumentum has become a high-beta proxy for spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, where investors have started to press for payback, not just growth. “While AI is still hot, there are going to be winners and losers,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, after the Nasdaq ended lower even as the Dow rose. Reuters
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Chevron stock jumps after hours as Venezuela licence talks put CVX back in play

Chevron stock jumps after hours as Venezuela licence talks put CVX back in play

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 19:28 EST — After-hours Chevron Corp shares rose 2.6% in after-hours trading on Thursday after a Reuters report said the oil major is in talks with Washington to expand its Venezuela licence, which could let it ship more crude to its refineries and sell to other buyers. The stock was at $159.25. Tighter terms imposed in July cut the company’s Venezuelan exports to about 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December from 250,000 earlier this year, sources said. Reuters The talks land as the Trump administration pushes to take tighter control of Venezuela’s oil sales
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Exxon stock jumps after Q4 upstream warning; oil rebound and Jan. 30 earnings loom

Exxon stock jumps after Q4 upstream warning; oil rebound and Jan. 30 earnings loom

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 19:09 EST — After-hours Exxon Mobil Corp shares jumped 3.7% to $122.91 in after-hours trading on Thursday. This boost came as oil prices bounced back and energy stocks broadly rallied. Investors were also reacting to a company filing released before quarterly earnings. The update matters because Exxon’s “earnings considerations” snapshot gives one of the first clear glimpses of how the oil giant is shaping up before reporting season, even as estimates fluctuate with every shift in crude prices and fuel margins. These early numbers from the company might influence analysts’ forecasts ahead of management’s Q&A
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Lam Research stock slips after-hours even as Cantor lifts target to $265

Lam Research stock slips after-hours even as Cantor lifts target to $265

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 19:16 EST — After-hours Lam Research Corp (LRCX.O) shares slipped nearly 1%, closing at $200.96 in after-hours trading on Thursday, caught up in a wider decline among chipmakers. Applied Materials (AMAT.O) took a bigger hit, tumbling 3.6%, while KLA (KLAC.O) dropped 2.6%. Meanwhile, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) slid roughly 1.6%. Cantor Fitzgerald bumped up its price target on Lam to $265 from $210, keeping an “Overweight” rating in place. The firm says the next surge in wafer fabrication equipment spending is still on the horizon. Analyst C.J. Muse wrote, “Conviction remains high,” supporting an
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Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps 15% after-hours as SEC resale filing and insider sale notice hit tape

Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps 15% after-hours as SEC resale filing and insider sale notice hit tape

New York, January 8, 2026, 19:01 EST — After-hours Ondas Holdings Inc. shares rose 14.9% to $14.01 in late after-hours trade on Thursday, swinging between $12.56 and $14.99 on the day in heavy volume. The move came as a new prospectus supplement registered 1,671,899 shares for resale by selling stockholders, a step that can add to the stock available for sale even if nothing is sold immediately. The prospectus said Ondas will not receive any proceeds from those sales. Ondas Holdings Inc. The document linked the issuance to Ondas’ November deal for Israel-based Sentry CS Ltd., saying the company paid
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defense budget, buyback limits in focus

Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defense budget, buyback limits in focus

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 19:00 EST — After-hours Lockheed Martin (LMT.N) shares climbed 4.3% to $518.44 in after-hours trading on Thursday, following a jittery day where the stock swung between $513.50 and $542.66. Defense stocks found some footing as investors balanced President Donald Trump’s call for a much larger military budget with his efforts to rein in dividends and buybacks. Reuters A White House executive order from Jan. 7 says contractors who fall short on defense projects shouldn’t pay dividends or buy back stock until they “produce a superior product, on time and on budget.” It also tasks the
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Robinhood stock slips after CEO share sale; jobs report and Feb. 10 earnings set the next test

Robinhood stock slips after CEO share sale; jobs report and Feb. 10 earnings set the next test

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 18:57 ET — Market open for after-hours trading Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD) shares dipped 1.4% to $115.39 in after-hours trading on Thursday. The move followed filings dated Jan. 7 revealing that CEO Vlad Tenev offloaded 375,000 shares, roughly $45.6 million worth. During the regular session, the stock swung between $113.90 and $117.30. SEC+2SEC+2 Based in Menlo Park, California, this broker offers a sharp snapshot of retail trading and risk appetite, easily shaking market sentiment. Insider selling tends to stand out more after a big stock rally, especially when investors start hunting for signs of weakness.
9 January 2026
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Western Digital stock drops again as AI-storage rally unwinds — what traders watch next

Western Digital stock drops again as AI-storage rally unwinds — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 18:52 EST — After-hours Western Digital (WDC.O) shares were down 6.1% at $187.68 in after-hours trading on Thursday, after swinging between $180.70 and $201.78 during the session. Seagate Technology (STX.O) fell 7.7%, while SanDisk (SNDK.O) and Micron Technology (MU.O) slid 5.3% and 3.7%, respectively. The two-day pullback has tested a trade that ran hot at the start of the year, with investors treating storage and memory names as spillover plays on artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. “While AI is still hot, there are going to be winners and losers,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at
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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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