Intuit stock edges up after Jefferies flags TurboTax owner as 2026 software pick

Intuit stock edges up after Jefferies flags TurboTax owner as 2026 software pick

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 12:38 EST — Regular session Intuit Inc. shares rose 0.9% to $634.97 on Monday, recovering from an early dip, after Jefferies analyst Brent Thill singled out the TurboTax and QuickBooks owner as one of his preferred large-cap software names for 2026. Thill told investors to “stay underweight” software — meaning hold less than a benchmark allocation — while making exceptions for a short list that included Intuit, according to MarketWatch. MarketWatch The call matters now because Intuit is heading into its seasonally important consumer tax window, when TurboTax demand and pricing can swing sentiment quickly.
CoreWeave stock erases early pop after rare Davidson upgrade — what CRWV investors watch next

CoreWeave stock erases early pop after rare Davidson upgrade — what CRWV investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 12:40 PM EST — Regular session CoreWeave shares pared an early jump and were down 0.1% at $79.21 in midday trading on Monday after D.A. Davidson upgraded the AI-focused cloud company. The call matters because CoreWeave has become a high-beta proxy for how long the AI buildout can stay on a debt-funded footing. Traders have been quick to fade rallies when bullish demand signals collide with questions about capital intensity, or how much cash a company must spend just to keep growing. CoreWeave touched $84.44 earlier in the session before sliding back below $80, underscoring
Caterpillar stock rises as CAT tees up CES 2026 AI keynote, expands Nvidia tie-up

Caterpillar stock rises as CAT tees up CES 2026 AI keynote, expands Nvidia tie-up

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 12:46 EST — Regular session Caterpillar (CAT.N) shares rose about 2.7% on Monday after the heavy-equipment maker said it will showcase new Industrial AI and autonomy initiatives at CES 2026 and deepen its collaboration with Nvidia (NVDA.O). Caterpillar Investors The CES spotlight matters because Caterpillar has become a high-conviction industrial bellwether for investors who want exposure to automation, digital services and AI-enabled equipment — themes that can carry more weight when the macro picture turns choppy. Monday’s move came as traders weighed fresh U.S. factory data and the outlook for rates, both key swing factors
Hut 8 Corp stock jumps 12% as bitcoin pushes higher — traders eye Friday jobs data

Hut 8 Corp stock jumps 12% as bitcoin pushes higher — traders eye Friday jobs data

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session Hut 8 Corp shares rose about 12% on Monday, extending a rally in crypto-linked stocks as bitcoin climbed. The Nasdaq-listed stock traded at $57.47 after earlier touching $58.08, up from Friday’s close. The move matters because miners often act like a leveraged bet on bitcoin: they earn revenue in bitcoin, while many costs such as power and equipment are relatively fixed in the short run. When bitcoin moves, cash-flow expectations can reprice fast, and the equities tend to swing harder. Investors are also watching U.S. economic signals that can ripple
Why Exxon Mobil stock is up today: Venezuela shock lifts XOM as oil prices firm

Why Exxon Mobil stock is up today: Venezuela shock lifts XOM as oil prices firm

New York, January 5, 2026, 12:39 PM EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil Corp shares rose about 2% to $125.08 in midday trading on Monday, as energy stocks gained after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. Analysts at J.P. Morgan said the upheaval could improve the odds Exxon recovers arbitration damages — compensation ordered by an arbitration panel after a legal dispute — tied to assets seized in 2007. Reuters The move matters because Venezuela holds roughly 17% of global oil reserves, and any shift in U.S. sanctions policy would reshape long-dated supply expectations and, in
NexGen Energy stock hits a fresh 52-week high as Canada regulator deadline nears

NexGen Energy stock hits a fresh 52-week high as Canada regulator deadline nears

Toronto, Jan 5, 2026, 12:21 EST — Regular session NexGen Energy shares hit a new 52-week high of $10.70 on Monday and were last up 2.9% at $10.55 in U.S. trading, after changing hands in above-average volume. FT Markets The move comes as the clock runs down to a Jan. 9 public intervention deadline set by Canada’s nuclear regulator for the permitting process on NexGen’s proposed Rook I uranium mine and mill. The deadline is the cutoff for groups or individuals to file written comments or ask to participate in the hearing. Gc That matters for NexGen because the company
RIOT stock rises as bitcoin climbs; Riot’s data-center pivot and $500 million share-sale plan in focus

RIOT stock rises as bitcoin climbs; Riot’s data-center pivot and $500 million share-sale plan in focus

New York, January 5, 2026, 12:20 EST — Regular session Shares of Riot Platforms, Inc were up 2.4% at $14.50 by midday on Monday, tracking a roughly 2.5% rise in bitcoin to about $93,612. Trading volume topped 6.4 million shares. Riot is one of several U.S.-listed bitcoin miners whose shares often move more than the token itself, making the stock a higher-volatility proxy for crypto sentiment. That leverage works both ways when prices reverse. The bigger question for miners in early 2026 is whether they can reduce dependence on bitcoin’s cycle by building out large data centers for power-hungry computing
Carvana stock jumps 8% as Wall Street rebounds; insider sale notices on watch

Carvana stock jumps 8% as Wall Street rebounds; insider sale notices on watch

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 12:23 (EST) — Regular session Carvana Co. shares climbed 8.4% to $433.75 in midday New York trading on Monday, after swinging between $400.06 and $433.75. Volume was about 2.14 million shares. The move matters because Carvana has traded as a high-beta proxy for consumer credit and risk appetite, leaving it prone to sharp intraday swings as investors recalibrate rate expectations early in the year. A calendar packed with U.S. economic data has raised the stakes for rate-sensitive names. Reuters The broader market was higher, with the S&P 500-linked SPY up about 0.8% and the tech-heavy
GE Vernova stock today: Jan. 28 earnings date set as Vietnam LNG plant starts operations

GE Vernova stock today: Jan. 28 earnings date set as Vietnam LNG plant starts operations

New York, January 5, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session GE Vernova Inc (GEV.N) shares slipped on Monday after the power-equipment maker scheduled its fourth-quarter and full-year results for Jan. 28. The stock was down 0.7% at $674.74 by 12:22 p.m. EST, after trading between $669.84 and $698.00. GE Vernova said it will release results before the market opens and host a webcast at 7:30 a.m. ET. GE Vernova The date pins down the next near-term catalyst for a stock that investors have tied to demand for reliable electricity and grid upgrades. Traders are looking for fresh confirmation that orders
Mastercard stock jumps as Dow hits record: what to know before Friday’s jobs report

Mastercard stock jumps as Dow hits record: what to know before Friday’s jobs report

New York, January 5, 2026, 12:23 EST — Regular session Mastercard Inc shares were up 2.3% at $576.15 in midday trading on Monday. Peer Visa rose 3.2% to $357.40. The gains came as Wall Street’s main indexes climbed and the Dow hit a record, boosted by financial stocks, after a U.S. military strike captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Reuters reported. “With the markets taking geopolitics in stride so far, the first trading week of the New Year may likely revolve around whether tech will find its footing,” Chris Larkin, managing director at E*TRADE at Morgan Stanley, wrote. Reuters Investors now
UEC stock jumps nearly 5% as uranium price firms near $82 and miners rally

UEC stock jumps nearly 5% as uranium price firms near $82 and miners rally

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 12:09 (EST) — Regular session Uranium Energy Corp shares rose nearly 5% on Monday, tracking a firmer uranium tape and renewed buying across U.S.-listed uranium miners. The stock was up 5% at $13.76 in midday trading on the NYSE American after ranging between $13.13 and $13.91. The move matters now because uranium equities tend to trade as a high-beta proxy for the underlying commodity, with investors quick to reprice producers and developers when the market tightens. It also comes at the start of the year, when fund flows and positioning can amplify sector moves. A
Visa stock jumps more than 3% as financials rally; payrolls and Visa’s annual meeting loom

Visa stock jumps more than 3% as financials rally; payrolls and Visa’s annual meeting loom

New York, January 5, 2026, 12:23 EST — Regular session Visa Inc. shares climbed 3.2% to $357.40 in midday trading on Monday, outperforming the broader U.S. market. The move matters now because Wall Street’s early-2026 tone is being set by macro headlines and a heavy data calendar, with investors gauging how far the Federal Reserve can cut rates this year. Reuters For Visa, a bellwether for card spending, that backdrop can shift quickly: stronger economic data typically supports transaction growth, while higher rate expectations can pressure valuations across the financial sector. Reuters Visa’s advance came as U.S. equities rallied broadly

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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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