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Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 7:39 PM EST — After-hours Accenture plc shares were little changed in after-hours trade on Wednesday, last at $273.98 after ending the regular session down 0.7%. The pullback came as investors sized up Accenture’s latest bet on artificial intelligence, and a broader market that has started to look more selective. The question hanging over the stock is whether new AI talent and tools show up quickly in bookings and margins, not just headlines. Accenture said on Tuesday it had agreed to acquire Faculty, a British “AI-native” services and products firm, adding more than 400 staff
8 January 2026
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Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

New York, January 7, 2026, 19:11 (EST) Rumble Inc launched a crypto wallet with stablecoin issuer Tether on Wednesday, aiming to let viewers pay creators directly on its platform. Rumble shares jumped about 5% after the launch, CoinDesk reported. CoinDesk The move lands as creator platforms look for ways to move money faster and with fewer tolls from banks and payment processors. Rumble is also betting that a direct payments option matters for creators who worry about fees, freezes or sudden shutdowns. It is a branding play, too. Rumble pitches itself as a YouTube rival with a free-speech edge, and
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Salad and Go is quitting Texas and Oklahoma — and closing its last 32 stores

Salad and Go is quitting Texas and Oklahoma — and closing its last 32 stores

Dallas, Jan 7, 2026, 18:04 CST Salad and Go said on Wednesday it will close all remaining restaurants in Texas and Oklahoma, pulling the drive-thru salad chain out of two states that had become its main growth markets outside Arizona. The move lands as the company tries to reset after a rapid buildout and then a first wave of closures announced in September. It is now shrinking back to a smaller footprint it says it can run better, with fewer moving parts and less distance between its kitchens and stores. It also yanks the company’s center of gravity out of
8 January 2026
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Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

NEW YORK, January 7, 2026, 19:17 EST — After-hours Amgen shares (AMGN.O) rose 3.5% to $341.64 in Wednesday’s regular session and were last near that level after the bell. UBS assumed coverage with a buy rating and a $380 price target, saying it sees “upside from EPS and pipeline.” Why this matters now is simple: investors are testing whether Amgen’s next growth bets can outrun erosion in older blockbusters. The FDA on Tuesday approved Amneal’s denosumab biosimilars — near-copies of complex biologic drugs that typically enter at lower prices — as alternatives to Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva, products with about
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Compass (COMP) stock jumps after-hours on Q4 outlook lift and $750 mln notes plan ahead of Anywhere merger

Compass (COMP) stock jumps after-hours on Q4 outlook lift and $750 mln notes plan ahead of Anywhere merger

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 19:26 ET — After-hours Compass, Inc. shares rose 9.4% to $11.84 in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the real estate brokerage flagged stronger fourth-quarter performance and detailed financing plans tied to its pending merger with Anywhere Real Estate. The stock swung between $9.90 and $12.58 during the session on volume of about 103 million shares. The timing matters because Compass is trying to lock down funding and momentum before the deal closes. In an SEC filing, Compass said it expects fourth-quarter revenue at the high end of its prior $1.59 billion to $1.69 billion range
8 January 2026
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KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 19:14 EST — After-hours KLA Corp shares fell about 2.5% to $1,359.69 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, tracking a late-day pullback in semiconductor equipment stocks. Applied Materials, Lam Research and ASML also ended lower as the S&P 500 slipped and investors rotated back toward a narrow set of mega-cap AI names that lifted the Nasdaq, a Reuters report showed. Reuters That matters for KLA because it sits in the middle of chip-factory spending: it sells process-control tools that inspect wafers for defects and help chipmakers keep yields up. When the market’s mood swings on rates
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Credo (CRDO) stock jumps 6% after-hours after insider filings; Needham conference is next focus

Credo (CRDO) stock jumps 6% after-hours after insider filings; Needham conference is next focus

New York, January 7, 2026, 18:57 (EST) — After-hours Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd shares rose about 6% to $141 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, after swinging between $124.85 and $143.14 in the regular session. The Nasdaq-listed stock is about 6% below its 52-week high of $150.76. The move matters because Credo sits in the middle of the AI data-center buildout trade — a part of semiconductors where sentiment can turn on small scraps of information. When a high-beta stock like this whipsaws in a day, investors usually go looking for a trigger, even if it is just positioning. One
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Dell stock slides 3% after CES XPS comeback as memory costs loom

Dell stock slides 3% after CES XPS comeback as memory costs loom

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 19:14 EST — After-hours Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) shares fell 3.1% to $120.07 in after-hours trade on Wednesday, down $3.87 from the prior close after touching a session low of $118.75. About 10.3 million shares changed hands; the S&P 500 tracker SPY slipped 0.3% while the Nasdaq 100 tracker QQQ edged up 0.1%. The drop lands as Dell tries to reset its consumer and gaming story at the CES trade show and investors argue over a familiar squeeze: higher parts costs, soft demand, and uneven pricing power in PCs. At CES in Las Vegas, Dell
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Thermo Fisher stock slips after-hours as TD Cowen lifts target ahead of JPM talk, earnings

Thermo Fisher stock slips after-hours as TD Cowen lifts target ahead of JPM talk, earnings

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 18:54 EST — After-hours Thermo Fisher Scientific shares slipped about 0.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday to $617.15, after swinging between $611.93 and $626.40 during the session. The dip comes with the stock sitting near recent highs and the calendar tightening. Investors are staring at next week’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and Thermo Fisher’s quarterly results later this month, looking for a clean read on demand and the 2026 setup. On Tuesday, the company said it enrolled the first patient in a new PPD CorEvitas obesity registry, a prospective study meant to collect “real-world evidence”
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UK water watchdog says Tunbridge Wells outage was “no surprise” as South East Water boss faces MPs

UK water watchdog says Tunbridge Wells outage was “no surprise” as South East Water boss faces MPs

LONDON, Jan 8, 2026, 00:03 GMT Britain’s drinking water watchdog told lawmakers this week that South East Water’s Pembury treatment works showed weeks of worsening performance before supplies to Tunbridge Wells failed, leaving the site “flying blind” without proper electronic monitoring, and that the incident “should not have been a surprise.” UK Parliament Committees The warning comes as MPs take evidence for an inquiry into reforming the water sector, after residents were told on Nov. 29 that tap water was unsafe for drinking and other uses and that advice remained in place until Dec. 12, parliament’s committees service said. UK
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Merck (MRK) stock slips after-hours as CDC backs one-dose HPV shot; Cidara deal closes

Merck (MRK) stock slips after-hours as CDC backs one-dose HPV shot; Cidara deal closes

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 18:52 EST — After-hours Merck & Co (MRK.N) shares edged down in after-hours trading on Wednesday after U.S. health officials updated the childhood immunization schedule and moved to a single dose for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, a change that could pressure demand for Merck’s Gardasil shot. The stock was down about 0.2% at $108.60, after trading between $107.99 and $111.42 in the regular session. HHS.gov The CDC move lands at an awkward moment for Merck, which relies on Gardasil as its biggest vaccine franchise and a key growth lever alongside cancer drug Keytruda. Jefferies
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American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 18:49 EST — After-hours American Airlines Group Inc shares rose about 2% to $15.99 on Wednesday, after trading between $15.65 and $16.50. The gains come a day after the carrier said it will launch free in-flight Wi‑Fi for AAdvantage loyalty members in a sponsorship deal with AT&T. Airlines have leaned harder on perks like onboard internet as they fight for higher-spending, repeat customers. Reuters American’s move stood out in a mixed session for the group. Delta and United fell about 0.8% each, while the U.S. Global Jets ETF slipped roughly 0.4%; oil eased about 1%,
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Stock Market Today

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

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:05 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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