Zeta Global stock jumps on OpenAI partnership, fueling short-squeeze chatter in AI trade

Zeta Global stock jumps on OpenAI partnership, fueling short-squeeze chatter in AI trade

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 18:41 (EST) Zeta Global shares jumped nearly 9% on Monday after the marketing technology firm said it will collaborate with OpenAI to power Athena, a tool it says can answer marketing questions and recommend actions for teams. The announcement, made at CES 2026, included expanded beta access for Athena’s first two applications and a plan to launch the product to all customers by the end of the first quarter, the company said. “We’ve formed many partnerships throughout Zeta’s history, but none will be more instrumental than the one we are embarking on with OpenAI,” CEO
Nvidia says Rubin chips are in full production at CES 2026 as Mercedes adopts DRIVE AV

Nvidia says Rubin chips are in full production at CES 2026 as Mercedes adopts DRIVE AV

Las Vegas, Jan 5, 2026, 15:39 (PST) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at CES in Las Vegas on Monday that the company’s next-generation Vera Rubin AI platform is in full production and can deliver five times the artificial-intelligence computing of its previous chips when running chatbots and other applications. He said Rubin uses a proprietary kind of data to reach that gain, adding: “This is how we were able to deliver such a gigantic step up in performance.” The push comes as rivals such as Advanced Micro Devices and in-house chips from customers like Alphabet’s Google compete more aggressively for
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains after Barclays target hike as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains after Barclays target hike as Jan. 27 earnings loom

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 18:23 EST — After-hours UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH.N) shares rose 1.7% on Monday to $342.02, after Barclays lifted its price target on the insurer. The move matters because UnitedHealth has been a re-rating story: the stock remains far below its 52-week high and investors are looking for signs that 2026 margins can stabilize. UnitedHealth’s 52-week range is $234.60 to $606.36, underscoring how quickly sentiment has swung in the group. MarketWatch The next hard catalyst is earnings. UnitedHealth said it will release full-year 2025 results and provide 2026 financial guidance on Jan. 27 before the market
Visa stock snaps a five-day slide as Wall Street rallies; CEO share sale disclosed

Visa stock snaps a five-day slide as Wall Street rallies; CEO share sale disclosed

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 18:40 EST — After-hours Visa Inc shares rose 2.1% to $353.80 on Monday, snapping a five-day losing streak. The stock was little changed after the bell. MarketWatch The move matters because investors are starting 2026 re-pricing the outlook for consumer activity and interest rates — two swing factors for payment networks that earn fees as card spending moves across their rails. Visa’s shares have lagged their 52-week peak, leaving less room for disappointment if economic data weakens. MarketWatch It also lands as money rotates into financial stocks from parts of mega-cap technology, with traders looking
IREN Limited stock jumps 13% as bitcoin rallies — here’s what to watch next

IREN Limited stock jumps 13% as bitcoin rallies — here’s what to watch next

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 18:38 EST — After-hours IREN Limited (IREN.O) shares climbed about 13% on Monday and were last trading around $48.24 in late U.S. dealings, outpacing most crypto-linked peers. The move matters because IREN has become a high-beta proxy for two volatile themes at once: bitcoin mining and the buildout of artificial-intelligence data centers. When bitcoin jumps and enthusiasm returns to AI infrastructure, the stock tends to react sharply. The rally also comes as investors scrutinize which miners can fund expansion without diluting shareholders, and which AI “power-to-compute” operators can secure chips and grid capacity fast enough
Why MercadoLibre (MELI) stock jumped nearly 9% on Venezuela shock headlines

Why MercadoLibre (MELI) stock jumped nearly 9% on Venezuela shock headlines

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 18:34 EST — After-hours Shares of MercadoLibre Inc. rose 8.9% on Monday and were last at $2,148.62 in after-hours trading. The stock touched $2,211.01 at the session high. The jump came as investors pushed U.S. stocks higher after a weekend U.S. military strike in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro, a development that helped lift risk appetite on Wall Street. The Dow closed at a record high in a session led by energy and other cyclical pockets of the market. Reuters For MercadoLibre, Latin America’s dominant e-commerce and fintech ecosystem, the Venezuela headlines revived discussion
SLB stock jumps 9% on Venezuela upheaval; traders eye White House talks and Jan. 23 earnings

SLB stock jumps 9% on Venezuela upheaval; traders eye White House talks and Jan. 23 earnings

New York, January 5, 2026, 18:26 EST — After-hours SLB Ltd (NYSE:SLB) shares jumped nearly 9% on Monday, riding a broad rally in energy stocks tied to fast-moving developments in Venezuela. The move matters because oilfield services companies tend to be first in line when producers start planning new drilling, well work and field repairs — the kind of spending needed to restart a long-neglected basin. Investors also latched onto the idea that U.S. policy shifts could eventually reopen a large oil province to outside capital, even if the path is messy and slow. The Trump administration plans to meet
AppLovin (APP) stock rebounds after-hours as Zacks flags higher earnings estimates

AppLovin (APP) stock rebounds after-hours as Zacks flags higher earnings estimates

New York, January 5, 2026, 18:31 EST — After-hours AppLovin shares rose 2.4% to $632.91 in extended trading on Monday, after swinging between $604.26 and $641.92 during the day. The bounce follows a rough start to 2026 for the high-beta stock. On Friday, the shares fell about 8% and slipped below the 50-day moving average — a widely watched technical trend line — leaving them down more than 15% from their December high, Barchart.com said. FinancialContent Why it matters now: after a 2025 surge, investors are recalibrating how much growth is already priced in and how long AppLovin can keep
Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

New York, January 5, 2026, 18:14 (EST) — After-hours Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB.O) shares rose 2.8% in regular trading on Monday to $78.15, then dipped about 0.7% after hours. Investing.com The move keeps the space company’s stock near a 52-week high after a sharp late-December run, with investors weighing whether Rocket Lab can deliver on a growing pipeline of U.S. national security satellite work while it develops its next rocket. Investing.com Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating — meaning the firm expects the stock to outperform peers over time — and kept a $72 price target, according to Investing.com. The
JPMorgan stock hits record intraday high, crosses $900 billion value as banks lead Wall Street rally

JPMorgan stock hits record intraday high, crosses $900 billion value as banks lead Wall Street rally

New York, January 5, 2026, 18:15 EST — After-hours JPMorgan Chase & Co. shares rose 2.6% on Monday to $334.04, after touching an intraday high of $337.25, pushing the bank’s market value above the $900 billion mark. MarketWatch The move puts the biggest U.S. lender in the spotlight as investors lean into large-cap financials early in 2026, hunting for earnings leverage outside the most crowded growth trades. For bank investors, the next test is whether core profits keep compounding as interest-rate expectations shift and deal activity steadies. Net interest income — the spread between what a bank earns on loans
Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps 5% as CES 2026 AI headlines fuel chip-equipment rally

Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps 5% as CES 2026 AI headlines fuel chip-equipment rally

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 18:15 EST — After-hours Lam Research (LRCX.O) shares closed up 5.3% at $194.76 on Monday and were steady in after-hours trading, as chip-equipment makers extended a sharp early-2026 rally. StockAnalysis The move matters because toolmakers are a direct read-through on how much chip producers plan to spend building and upgrading factories. Investors have pushed the group higher on the view that the AI build-out keeps demand firm for advanced manufacturing steps that require more deposition and etch tools. Attention snapped to CES in Las Vegas after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company’s next generation
Netflix stock (NFLX) holds steady after hours as CFRA downgrade spotlights Warner deal risk

Netflix stock (NFLX) holds steady after hours as CFRA downgrade spotlights Warner deal risk

New York, January 5, 2026, 18:05 (EST) — After-hours Netflix, Inc. shares were little changed in after-hours trading on Monday after CFRA downgraded the stock, putting the spotlight back on risks tied to the company’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery. TipRanks The timing matters because the market is still trying to price a potential step-change in Netflix’s balance sheet and strategy. A drawn-out review or costlier financing can hang over a stock even if the core business holds up. That focus sharpens with Netflix due to report fourth-quarter results on Jan. 20, when investors expect fresh detail on the business

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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, 12:16 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
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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