IREN Limited stock slides 10% as bitcoin cools — what investors watch next

IREN Limited stock slides 10% as bitcoin cools — what investors watch next

New York, January 6, 2026, 14:22 (EST) — Regular session IREN Limited (IREN) shares fell about 10% on Tuesday, retreating with other crypto-linked names as bitcoin turned lower. The Nasdaq-listed stock was down 10% at $43.43, after trading between $47.79 and $43.19 on volume of about 26.3 million shares. The move matters now because IREN has become a high-beta proxy — meaning it often moves more than the broader market — for two themes that can swing fast: bitcoin prices and demand for power-hungry AI computing. When either narrative shifts, the stock tends to magnify the turn. Tuesday’s drop followed
Tesco taps Clark Contracts for new Pitlochry supermarket as trans family stories head to festival stage

Tesco taps Clark Contracts for new Pitlochry supermarket as trans family stories head to festival stage

Pitlochry, Scotland, Jan 6, 2026, 19:12 GMT Clark Contracts has been appointed main contractor to build a new Tesco supermarket in Pitlochry for Dundee-based developer West Ranga Property Group. The project includes a 26,900-square-foot (about 2,500-square-metre) store near the junction of Perth Road and Bridge Road, with internal fit-out. Clark Contracts director Michael Scanlan said the firm was “pleased” to be working on the site, while West Ranga managing director Jamie Parratt called it a “best-in-class retail development” and said the group had “four schemes currently under construction in 2025” and “a further six site starts projected for 2026”, largely
6 January 2026
Why Shake Shack stock is jumping today: Deutsche Bank upgrade lifts SHAK nearly 8%

Why Shake Shack stock is jumping today: Deutsche Bank upgrade lifts SHAK nearly 8%

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 13:52 EST — Regular session Shake Shack Inc shares jumped about 8% on Tuesday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the burger chain’s stock to “buy,” sending the shares back above $90 in regular trading. The stock was last up $6.65 at $90.16, after touching an intraday high of $91.04. TipRanks The call matters because Wall Street is looking for signposts early in 2026 on whether restaurant demand is holding up as costs stay high. A single high-profile upgrade can move a consumer stock quickly, especially when investors start the year reassessing positioning. Deutsche’s note also lands
Versant Media Group stock extends debut slide as Comcast spinoff meets early skepticism

Versant Media Group stock extends debut slide as Comcast spinoff meets early skepticism

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 14:19 EST — Regular session Shares of Versant Media Group (VSNT.O) were down about 5% at $38.55 in early afternoon trading on Tuesday, extending losses from the stock’s first day as a standalone company. About 6.8 million shares had traded by 2 p.m. ET, data showed. Finviz The stock’s debut is being watched as a barometer for how investors value legacy cable networks, a business under pressure as viewers shift to streaming and cut pay-TV bundles — known as cord-cutting. “Legacy TV networks still consistently generate revenue but their future outlook is bleak,” Ross Benes,
6 January 2026
Lumen stock jumps 7% after $650 million bond pricing as Jan. 7 debt tender deadline nears

Lumen stock jumps 7% after $650 million bond pricing as Jan. 7 debt tender deadline nears

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 2:07 PM ET — Regular session Shares of Lumen Technologies (LUMN) climbed about 7% on Tuesday after the telecom firm priced $650 million of additional high-yield bonds tied to a broader debt buyback. The stock was up 54 cents at $8.11 in afternoon trading after earlier touching $8.23. The move underscores investor focus on Lumen’s debt-management effort, as the company taps markets to retire older obligations and push out maturities. Traders are watching whether the steps lower refinancing risk without tightening cash flow. Level 3 Financing, a wholly owned unit of Lumen, agreed to sell
6 January 2026
Merck stock hits 52-week high as vaccine policy shift and JPM conference loom

Merck stock hits 52-week high as vaccine policy shift and JPM conference loom

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 14:16 EST — Regular session Merck & Co shares rose about 1.1% to $108.60 in afternoon trading on Tuesday and earlier hit a 52-week high of $110.16. The broader S&P 500 and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund were also higher. The stock has drawn fresh attention after Merck said CEO Robert M. Davis and Merck Research Laboratories chief Dean Y. Li will take part in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12. The annual gathering is a key early-year venue for drugmakers to frame pipeline priorities and set
Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW) stock jumps as platinum, gold rally; payrolls and strategy update ahead

Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW) stock jumps as platinum, gold rally; payrolls and strategy update ahead

New York, January 6, 2026, 14:03 EST — Regular session South Africa’s Sibanye Stillwater Limited shares jumped 6.7% to $16.16 on Tuesday, after touching $16.31 in afternoon New York trade. Spot gold rose 0.9% to about $4,488 an ounce and edged closer to December’s record as investors bought safe-haven assets after the U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. “Precious metals traders see more risk on the horizon than stock and bond traders do,” said Jim Wyckoff, a senior analyst at Kitco Metals; platinum and palladium were up 6.5% and 6.3%, respectively. Traders are pricing two Federal Reserve
Procter & Gamble stock steadies near $140 as investors eye Jan. 22 earnings under new CEO

Procter & Gamble stock steadies near $140 as investors eye Jan. 22 earnings under new CEO

New York, January 6, 2026, 14:20 (EST) — Regular session Procter & Gamble shares were little changed on Tuesday afternoon, tracking a modest rise in consumer-staples names. The stock was down 0.1% at $140.29, while the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund rose about 0.2%. The pause follows a weak start to the year for the household-products maker. P&G fell 1% on Monday for a fifth straight daily decline and sits about 22% below its 52-week high of $179.99, putting pressure on the company to show demand is holding up even as shoppers turn cautious. MarketWatch The next checkpoint comes
6 January 2026
Oklo stock rises on U.S. $2.7 billion uranium enrichment awards — what investors watch next

Oklo stock rises on U.S. $2.7 billion uranium enrichment awards — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 14:17 EST — Regular session Shares of Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) rose about 4% to $92.93 in afternoon trading on Tuesday, as nuclear-linked names stayed bid after fresh U.S. policy moves on the fuel supply chain. The stock ranged from $88.90 to $95.66, with about 13.5 million shares traded. The advance comes a day after the U.S. Energy Department awarded $2.7 billion in task orders to American Centrifuge Operating, General Matter and Orano Federal Services to expand uranium enrichment capacity over the next decade. The orders include support for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) — uranium
6 January 2026
ALGM stock jumps 10% as Wells Fargo spotlights Allegro and new SiC power chips grab attention

ALGM stock jumps 10% as Wells Fargo spotlights Allegro and new SiC power chips grab attention

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 14:01 EST — Regular session Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) shares jumped about 10% on Tuesday, with traders pointing to a bullish Wells Fargo call and a pair of fresh product announcements aimed at power systems for AI data centers and electric vehicles. The stock was up 10.5% at $31.43, after touching $32.33 earlier in the session. The move matters because investors have been quick to chase signs that the long inventory overhang across parts of the chip supply chain is easing. Allegro sells sensors and application-specific power chips used in autos and industrial gear, where customer
Nvidia China license rush meets CES chip blitz as AMD slides in AI stock trade

Nvidia China license rush meets CES chip blitz as AMD slides in AI stock trade

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 14:02 ET — Regular session Nvidia shares were little changed on Tuesday after Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress said U.S. officials were “working feverishly” on export licenses needed for the company to ship its H200 data-center chips to China, but timing remains unclear. Nvidia was up about 0.1% at $188.25 in afternoon trading. Reuters The remarks and product rollouts at the CES trade show have put a spotlight back on AI chip supply, export rules and the pace of data-center spending — variables that can swing expectations for 2026 earnings. The broader market was modestly
Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock slips as share resale filing puts focus on Jan. 16 outlook

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock slips as share resale filing puts focus on Jan. 16 outlook

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 14:12 EST — Regular session Ondas Holdings Inc shares were down 1.3% at $12.37 by 1:52 p.m. EST on Tuesday. Roughly 61 million shares had traded, far above typical turnover for the small-cap name. The pullback comes a day after the company flagged its next investor update, a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showed. For investors in a stock that has moved sharply, the Jan. 16 event is a near-term catalyst that can reset expectations. SEC Ondas also filed a prospectus supplement that registers 2,389,203 shares for resale by certain stockholders. A
6 January 2026

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Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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