Today: 20 June 2026

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call lifts AVAV

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call lifts AVAV

AeroVironment shares jumped about 7% to $340.20 Thursday after Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027. Defense stocks broadly gained, with the S&P aerospace and defense sub-index hitting a record high. Investors are watching for details on the budget and AeroVironment’s next earnings. About 2.26 million AeroVironment shares changed hands by early afternoon.
8 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock rises as Wells Fargo trims target and insiders signal sales

CoreWeave stock rises as Wells Fargo trims target and insiders signal sales

CoreWeave shares rose 1.6% to $78.43 in midday Nasdaq trading Thursday after Wells Fargo cut its price target to $125 but kept a buy rating. Truist began coverage at Hold, citing growth and spending risks. CEO Michael Intrator filed to sell 61,386 shares worth about $4.7 million. The stock has swung sharply amid concerns over debt, data center delays, and AI infrastructure demand.
8 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises on BofA upgrade even as bitcoin slips toward $90,000

Coinbase stock rises on BofA upgrade even as bitcoin slips toward $90,000

Coinbase shares rose 1.4% to $249.42 after Bank of America upgraded the stock to “Buy” and set a $340 target. Bitcoin fell 2.3% to about $90,500, pressuring crypto-linked stocks. Director Frederick R. Wilson sold 10,000 Coinbase shares on Jan. 2, according to an SEC filing. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Coinbase’s next earnings, expected Feb. 19.
8 January 2026
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Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock shares rose 8% to $42.91 Thursday afternoon, rebounding after a sharp drop and following a TipRanks report on a profit-focused “reset” in North America. Other packaging stocks also gained, while the S&P 500 was little changed. The stock remains about 29% below its 52-week high. Traders are watching if it can hold above $40 after recent volatility.
8 January 2026
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RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX Corp shares rose 1.3% to $188.09 Thursday after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion 2027 Pentagon budget and ordered a halt to defense contractor dividends and buybacks until weapons are delivered “on time and on budget.” Trump singled out RTX’s Raytheon unit as “least responsive” and threatened contract cuts. RTX warned investors against a $130 mini-tender offer from Tutanota LLC. Fourth-quarter results are due Jan. 27.
8 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps 6% in Nasdaq trade as bitcoin miners rebound; CES buzz and payrolls ahead

IREN stock jumps 6% in Nasdaq trade as bitcoin miners rebound; CES buzz and payrolls ahead

IREN shares climbed 6.3% to $46.38 in midday trading Thursday, bucking a weaker Nasdaq as bitcoin miners broadly gained with bitcoin steady near $91,000. The stock swung between $42.69 and $47.57, remaining far below its 52-week high. CES headlines and anticipation of Friday’s U.S. jobs data drove activity. Marathon Digital, Cipher Mining, and CleanSpark also advanced.
8 January 2026
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Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Simply Good Foods shares jumped 8.5% after reporting quarterly adjusted earnings of 39 cents a share on $340.2 million in sales, both above analyst forecasts. Net income fell to $25.3 million and gross margin dropped to 32.3% as tariffs and input costs weighed. The board expanded its share repurchase program by $200 million. Quest sales rose 9.6%, while Atkins fell 16.5% and OWYN slipped 3.3%.
8 January 2026
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Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

Ford shares jumped 4.7% to $14.39 midday Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $16. Ford reported 2025 U.S. sales up 6% and hybrid sales up nearly 22%, while electric-vehicle growth slowed. The company recalled over 45,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs for a software issue. Investors await Ford’s next earnings report on Feb. 10.
8 January 2026
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Lumentum (LITE) stock sinks 11% as AI-optics rally breaks despite Needham target hike

Lumentum (LITE) stock sinks 11% as AI-optics rally breaks despite Needham target hike

Lumentum Holdings shares fell 10.7% to $351.00 Thursday, after swinging between $399.88 and $343.41 as AI-linked hardware stocks dropped. Needham raised its price target to $470 and kept a Buy rating. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Lumentum’s Feb. 3 earnings for direction. Ciena, Coherent, and Applied Optoelectronics also declined.
8 January 2026
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Tecnoglass stock rebounds nearly 8% after Apogee outlook cut — what investors watch next

Tecnoglass stock rebounds nearly 8% after Apogee outlook cut — what investors watch next

Tecnoglass shares jumped nearly 8% to $51.75 in late morning New York trading Thursday, recovering from earlier volatility. The rally followed rival Apogee’s lowered 2026 forecast, which cited a $0.30 per-share tariff impact. Investors are watching Tecnoglass’s upcoming dividend and late-February results window. Apogee shares also rebounded, rising 4.3% after a sharp drop Wednesday.
8 January 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

Northrop Grumman shares rose 3.8% to $598.96 midday Thursday after President Trump ordered defense contractors to halt dividends and buybacks until weapons output improves. The stock rebounded as Trump also called for a $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027 and Northrop announced new Navy and Marine Corps contracts for rocket motors and uncrewed aircraft.
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Stock Market Today

  • SSR Mining Rises on TSX with Analyst Predicting 56% Upside Amid Buybacks
    June 19, 2026, 6:53 PM EDT. SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM) surged over 12% this week on the S&P/TSX composite, propelled by robust buyback activity. Analyst Richard Gray of ATB Cormark Capital Markets reiterated a $68 price target, implying a 56% upside from Friday's close at $43.54. The company spent $300 million on share repurchases in Q2 2026 and received approval for an additional $500 million buyback, signaling strong free cash flow expectations. SSR has gained 42% year to date despite recent volatility. The stock remains below its 2026 high of $49.41 and holds a 12-month consensus target of $60.37 from 10 analysts, according to Bloomberg data. SSR's focus on North American operations and growth prospects underpins investor confidence.

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