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PLS Group stock jumps near a 52-week high as lithium prices spike — what investors watch next

PLS Group stock jumps near a 52-week high as lithium prices spike — what investors watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 6, 2026, 16:59 AEDT — Market closed PLS Group Limited shares jumped 9.5% on Tuesday to A$4.84, closing near a 52-week high as lithium-linked stocks held their ground while the broader market slipped. The S&P/ASX 200 ended down 0.5%, but materials gained 1.5%, an ABC market wrap showed. Intelligent Investor+1 The move matters because lithium markets have become a live macro trade again after a long oversupply-driven slump, and investors are quick to reprice miners on any sign of tightening fundamentals. Reuters reported demand growth from grid-scale battery storage — large batteries used to store power for the
6 January 2026
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BHP stock closes near a 52-week high as copper tops $13,000 — what investors watch next

BHP stock closes near a 52-week high as copper tops $13,000 — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 01:06 EST — Market closed BHP Group Ltd’s U.S.-listed shares ended Monday near the top of their 52-week range as copper prices hit fresh records. The stock closed up about 2.2% at $63.14 after trading as high as $63.51, according to Investing.com. That matters now because copper has turned into the market’s live barometer for electrification and the data-centre buildout. For diversified miners like BHP, a sustained move in copper can shift the conversation quickly from volumes to cash generation. The timing also puts focus on the next company checkpoints. BHP’s operational review for the
6 January 2026
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DroneShield stock jumps 18% as ASX:DRO taps Louis Gamarra as chief commercial officer

DroneShield stock jumps 18% as ASX:DRO taps Louis Gamarra as chief commercial officer

Sydney, January 6, 2026, 16:58 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) shares jumped 18.1% on Tuesday and ended at A$3.91, after rising as much as 20% intraday. Turnover climbed to about 32.0 million shares, more than double Monday’s volume. Investing.com The move matters because DroneShield is trying to prove it can scale sales execution as demand for counter-drone systems rises. Counter-drone, also known as counter‑uncrewed aerial systems (C‑UAS), refers to equipment and software used to detect, track and disrupt small drones. DroneShield said it promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer, tasking him with leading global sales strategy and
6 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 6, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST ASX mining rally prompts fund managers to reveal top picks January 6, 2026, 11:49 PM EST. Money managers expect another bumper year for the ASX mining sector, naming their most bullish bets. After years of sluggish returns, the sector roared back in 2025 as investors chased gains in precious metals, battery materials and critical minerals. A rally in copper and iron ore staying above $US100/tonne supported the rebound, while demand for energy storage boosted lithium. Fund managers say their top picks span copper, gold, lithium
6 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock jumps 15% on nuclear policy buzz — what traders watch before Tuesday’s open

NuScale Power stock jumps 15% on nuclear policy buzz — what traders watch before Tuesday’s open

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 21:41 EST — Market closed NuScale Power Corp shares jumped on Monday, with the small modular reactor developer closing up about 15% at $18.78. The move capped a second straight session of double-digit gains for the stock. Nasdaq The rally matters because NuScale and its peers live and die on regulation and capital. Any hint that Washington wants faster licensing — the process regulators use to clear a reactor design and approve a plant site — can reset sentiment quickly in a sector that remains years from broad commercial deployment. Congress.gov Traders pointed to a
6 January 2026
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Pfizer stock in the spotlight: what to watch ahead of CEO Bourla’s JPM Healthcare Conference webcast

Pfizer stock in the spotlight: what to watch ahead of CEO Bourla’s JPM Healthcare Conference webcast

New York, January 5, 2026, 21:51 EST — Market closed Pfizer said it will webcast a discussion with Chief Executive Albert Bourla at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference next week, putting the drugmaker’s 2026 reset back in focus. Pfizer shares finished Monday little changed, down 0.04% at $25.17. Pfizer The San Francisco gathering is a major kickoff for healthcare investing, and it comes as Pfizer tries to convince markets it can replace fading pandemic-era revenue. The company’s initial 2026 outlook, issued in December, came in below analysts’ estimates. JPMorgan Chase That timing matters because Pfizer is navigating lower sales of
6 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock barely moves after ex-Microsoft legal chief Nowbar is named president — here’s what investors watch next

ServiceNow (NOW) stock barely moves after ex-Microsoft legal chief Nowbar is named president — here’s what investors watch next

New York, January 5, 2026, 21:38 EST — Market closed ServiceNow on Monday named longtime Microsoft executive Hossein Nowbar as president and chief legal officer, shifting the top legal job as the company leans harder into AI and cybersecurity. Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith called Nowbar “incredibly fortunate to have him,” in a statement. ServiceNow shares closed up 0.05% at $147.52 and were little changed in extended trading, which is trading outside the 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. regular session. ServiceNow Newsroom+1 The move lands at a delicate moment for big enterprise software firms, which are balancing customer
6 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock closes at a 52-week high after Evercore target raise — what to watch next for TMO

Thermo Fisher stock closes at a 52-week high after Evercore target raise — what to watch next for TMO

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 21:32 EST — Market closed Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc shares rose 3.2% to close at $611.20 on Monday, after trading between $590 and $611.60 and hitting a fresh 52-week high. Evercore ISI lifted its price target — an analyst estimate for where a stock could trade — to $650 from $610 and kept an “Outperform” rating, meaning it expects the shares to beat the broader market. Marketscreener data showed a consensus “Buy” rating and an average target price of $641.57. marketwatch.com+2Moomoo+2 The rally comes as investors position ahead of late-January earnings and look for clarity
6 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps near 52-week high as copper hits record — what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps near 52-week high as copper hits record — what to watch next

New York, January 5, 2026, 21:34 EST — Market closed Freeport-McMoRan shares ended Monday up 4.8% at $54.41, after U.S. copper prices set their first record since a summer tariff-driven spike. Wall Street Journal The move matters because Freeport’s earnings power is heavily tied to copper, a metal used in power grids, electric vehicles and data centers. When copper rises, miners’ realized prices typically improve faster than many costs, lifting margins. Copper prices vaulted to records above $13,000 a metric ton on Monday as investors weighed supply tightness and a new layer of geopolitical and trade uncertainty, Reuters reported. “Copper
6 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock edges higher after Vietnam gas-plant start; Jan. 28 earnings now in focus

GE Vernova stock edges higher after Vietnam gas-plant start; Jan. 28 earnings now in focus

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 21:34 EST — Market closed GE Vernova (GEV.N) shares ended 0.2% higher on Monday after the power equipment maker said a 1.6-gigawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Vietnam began commercial operations and flagged Jan. 28 for its next earnings release. Investing.com+2GE Vernova+2 The update matters now because investors have been bidding up power and grid suppliers on expectations that rising electricity demand will translate into years of orders. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has said U.S. electricity consumption is expected to hit record highs in 2026, driven in part by data centers. Reuters Rate
6 January 2026
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Merck stock dips after CDC vaccine overhaul puts Gardasil dosing in the spotlight

Merck stock dips after CDC vaccine overhaul puts Gardasil dosing in the spotlight

New York, January 5, 2026, 21:32 (EST) — Market closed Merck & Co shares dipped in late trading on Monday after U.S. health officials rewrote the childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, including a change to a one-dose recommendation for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Merck (MRK.N) closed up 0.93% at $107.44 and was last down 0.22% at $107.20 after the bell. Yahoo Finance The shift matters for Merck because Gardasil 9 is the only HPV vaccine available for use in the United States, and the CDC’s guidance helps shape how physicians counsel families. Even modest changes in dosing guidance can
6 January 2026
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Nu Holdings stock jumps 5% to near $18 — what’s driving NU and what investors watch next

Nu Holdings stock jumps 5% to near $18 — what’s driving NU and what investors watch next

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 21:21 EST — Market closed Nu Holdings Ltd (NU.N), the parent of Brazilian digital lender Nubank, gained 5.4% on Monday to about $17.94 after trading between $17.02 and $18.14. Volume topped 74 million shares. The move matters now because NU is pushing into the $18 handle just as investors start to price in the first wave of quarterly results and recalibrate risk after a strong 2025 run for equities. It also leaves the stock closer to where many analysts peg fair value, raising the bar for the next catalyst to keep the rally intact. Financial
6 January 2026
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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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