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AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps nearly 6% as Iran headlines lift defense shares — what to watch next

AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps nearly 6% as Iran headlines lift defense shares — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:12 ET — Market closed AeroVironment shares rose 5.9% to $256.19 in Friday’s session, the first trading day of 2026. The stock finished near the top of its intraday range. The drone maker led a broader lift in defense shares after President Donald Trump warned the U.S. might intervene in Iran if authorities used lethal force against protesters, according to Investors.com. The timing matters because AeroVironment is coming off a December results and guidance reset that left investors focused on whether growth and profitability arrive on schedule in the second half of the fiscal year.
3 January 2026
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Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:02 ET — Market closed Shell’s U.S.-listed shares (SHEL) rose $1.96, or 2.7%, to close at $75.44 on Friday, the first U.S. trading day of 2026. BP gained 3.2%, Exxon Mobil rose 1.9% and Chevron added 2.3%. The move matters because integrated oil majors are beginning the year with investor attention still anchored on cash returns as crude prices grapple with oversupply worries. For Shell, buybacks and dividends sit at the center of the equity story. Repurchases reduce the share count, which can lift per-share metrics when commodity prices are volatile. Broader markets were choppy
3 January 2026
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Valero (VLO) stock price today: shares close higher to start 2026 as oil settles near $60

Valero (VLO) stock price today: shares close higher to start 2026 as oil settles near $60

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:59 ET — Market closed Valero Energy Corp shares rose 1.55% to close at $165.31 on Friday, the first trading day of 2026. U.S. equity markets were closed on Saturday. The early-year tape matters for refiners because investors are resetting positions after crude posted its steepest annual drop since 2020. Refining stocks often trade on expectations for fuel margins, not just the direction of oil. For Valero, attention is shifting to its late-January earnings update and management’s read on refining profitability heading into 2026. Traders are also watching crude supply signals ahead of an OPEC+
3 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 16:55 ET — Market closed ConocoPhillips (COP) shares rose 3.3% to close at $96.70 on Friday, after trading between $93.13 and $96.94. About 7.0 million shares changed hands. Yahoo Finance The rally put the Houston-based producer back within range of the $100 level as investors reopened positions after the New Year holiday. For oil-focused producers, shifts in crude prices and policy headlines can drive outsized moves in equities. That sensitivity matters now as the market weighs a potentially well-supplied oil balance against flashpoints that can disrupt supply. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast Brent would
3 January 2026
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Chipotle stock today: CMG breaks losing streak as Mizuho lifts target, earnings in view

Chipotle stock today: CMG breaks losing streak as Mizuho lifts target, earnings in view

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 17:01 ET — Market closed With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, Chipotle Mexican Grill shares (NYSE: CMG) last ended up 1.3% at $37.49. The stock traded between $36.75 and $37.67 and changed hands about 12.8 million shares. At Friday’s close, Chipotle was valued at roughly $52.5 billion and traded at about 34 times trailing earnings, a price-to-earnings ratio that compares the share price with per-share profit. Friday’s gain snapped a four-day losing streak and came as the S&P 500 and Dow finished higher, MarketWatch data showed. Chipotle also outperformed McDonald’s, Starbucks and Yum Brands, but
3 January 2026
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Wingstop (WING) stock jumps nearly 8% to start 2026 as Stephens flags it a “Best Idea”

Wingstop (WING) stock jumps nearly 8% to start 2026 as Stephens flags it a “Best Idea”

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 16:55 ET — Market closed Wingstop Inc shares closed up 7.7% at $256.84 on Friday, the first full U.S. trading session of 2026, after swinging sharply higher through the day. The gain stood out in a session that left the S&P 500 up 0.2% while the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%, according to a Reuters market wrap. The move matters because it resets positioning early in the year for a high-valuation restaurant name that has shown outsized daily swings. Wingstop’s jump coincided with Stephens naming the company among its 2026 “Best Ideas,” a list of stocks the
3 January 2026
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CAVA stock jumps 3% to start 2026 as Wall Street steadies; earnings timing in focus

CAVA stock jumps 3% to start 2026 as Wall Street steadies; earnings timing in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:57 ET — Market closed Shares of Cava Group Inc (CAVA) rose 3.17% on Friday, closing at $60.55 on the New York Stock Exchange. Zacks The move came as U.S. stocks opened 2026 mostly higher, with the Dow and S&P 500 snapping a four-session losing streak. “Buy the dip, sell the rip,” is the mindset investors are seeing, Joe Mazzola, head of trading and derivatives strategy at Charles Schwab, told Reuters. Reuters For Cava, the bounce matters because investors remain focused on demand and profitability at fast-casual restaurant chains as consumers watch spending. In November,
3 January 2026
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DoorDash stock falls as co-founder trust signals $20.6 million share-sale plan

DoorDash stock falls as co-founder trust signals $20.6 million share-sale plan

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:45 ET — Market closed DoorDash shares closed down 3% on Friday at $219.79, lagging a steadier broader market into the weekend. The stock drew attention after a late-day SEC filing showed a trust tied to director Stanley Tang planned a sale of up to about $20.6 million of DoorDash stock. Streetinsider The filings land at the start of a new year when investors are quick to scrutinize insider activity and liquidity, especially in higher-valuation consumer and technology names. On Friday, stocks finished mixed and Treasury yields ticked higher, a backdrop that can amplify moves
3 January 2026
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Eaton stock price today: ETN snaps losing streak as industrials lift 2026 start

Eaton stock price today: ETN snaps losing streak as industrials lift 2026 start

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:31 ET — Market closed Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE:ETN) shares rose 2.76% on Friday to close at $327.31, bouncing with other industrial names on the first trading day of 2026. The stock traded between $320.35 and $328.33, with about 2.56 million shares changing hands. The move matters because Eaton sits at the center of electrification spending, supplying equipment that helps utilities, factories and data centers distribute power. Investors favored value — more cyclical, cash-generating stocks — tied to AI infrastructure even as U.S. Treasury yields moved higher into the close. Reuters With economic data releases
3 January 2026
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S&P Global stock drops again to start 2026 — here’s what SPGI investors watch next

S&P Global stock drops again to start 2026 — here’s what SPGI investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:30 ET — Market closed S&P Global Inc. shares fell about $10, or 1.9%, to $512.66 on Friday. The stock traded between $511.36 and $524.34 and saw volume of about 1.6 million shares. The pullback matters now because S&P Global sits close to the plumbing of markets. Investors often treat the stock as a read-through on credit-market activity and corporate spending on data and analytics, both of which can turn quickly when rate expectations shift. The decline also landed as Wall Street tried to shake off a late-2025 slide and reset positions for the new
3 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock drops on Atlanta layoff notice — here’s what KO traders watch next

Coca-Cola stock drops on Atlanta layoff notice — here’s what KO traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:33 ET — Market closed Coca-Cola shares slipped on Friday, underperforming a modestly higher broader market, after a notice showed the beverage maker is preparing a round of job cuts at its Atlanta corporate headquarters. CBS News The filing matters now because investors are starting 2026 looking for clearer signs of cost discipline across large consumer companies, even as demand holds up and interest-rate expectations shift. TCSG It also lands as traders position for a run of market-moving data points next week that can reset expectations for Federal Reserve policy, a key driver for defensive
3 January 2026
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PayPal stock slips to start 2026 as CEO leans into AI payments — what traders watch next

PayPal stock slips to start 2026 as CEO leans into AI payments — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:19 ET — Market closed PayPal Holdings Inc shares (PYPL) ended the first trading session of 2026 lower, closing down about 0.4% at $58.14 on Friday. The stock finished 24 cents below its Dec. 31 close of $58.38, according to the company’s historical quote. The move left PayPal trading near the lower end of its recent range, keeping focus on how quickly management can reignite growth. CEO Alex Chriss told The Times he wants to push harder in the UK, including plans for PayPal-branded debit and credit cards and a loyalty programme called PayPal+. Chriss
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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