Exxon stock hits $122.65 to start 2026 — here’s what traders are watching next

Exxon stock hits $122.65 to start 2026 — here’s what traders are watching next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 11:20 ET — Market closed Exxon Mobil Corporation shares closed higher on Friday, rising 1.9% to $122.65 in the first U.S. trading session of 2026. The move matters now because investors are resetting positions at the start of the year, with value sectors drawing interest even as big tech weighed on broader benchmarks. U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday, with the Dow up 0.66% and the S&P 500 up 0.19%. Reuters Energy also remains tied to the next swing in crude prices, with OPEC+ set to meet on Sunday as the market debates whether supply
3 January 2026
Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as fuel-cell names rebound — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as fuel-cell names rebound — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 10:58 ET — Market closed. Bloom Energy Corporation shares surged 13.58% to end Friday’s session at $98.69, and last traded at $99.60 in after-hours dealings. The stock finished the first trading day of 2026 up $11.80 from Thursday’s close. The move put the fuel-cell maker back near the $100 mark after a choppy year-end for high-volatility clean-energy and “AI power” trades. U.S. stocks started 2026 with a rebound in parts of the market outside mega-cap tech, while Treasury yields rose. Energy and infrastructure names tied to data-center buildouts have remained in focus as investors weigh
BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee presses 50‑billion authorized-share vote — what investors watch next

BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee presses 50‑billion authorized-share vote — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 11:15 ET — Market closed BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. shares jumped 14.9% on Friday, ending at $31.19, after the crypto-focused company stepped up its push for shareholders to approve a sharp increase in the number of shares it is authorized to issue. MarketBeat The vote matters because “authorized shares” set the legal ceiling on how much stock a company can issue under its charter — a key constraint for fundraising, acquisitions and stock splits. BitMine is asking investors to approve a charter amendment that would raise that limit to 50 billion shares from 500 million.
ACM Research (ACMR) stock jumps nearly 14% to start 2026 as chip shares rebound; what’s next

ACM Research (ACMR) stock jumps nearly 14% to start 2026 as chip shares rebound; what’s next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 10:41 ET — Market closed. Shares of ACM Research closed up about 13.8% at $44.88 on Friday, outpacing the broader semiconductor rally on the first trading day of 2026. The outsized move matters because it signals renewed risk appetite in smaller semiconductor names after a choppy end to December, with investors quickly rotating back into chip-related stocks as the calendar turned. Chip stocks led the bounce, and the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose about 4% on Friday. “Investors might be a little bit more conscious about some of the valuations that they’re paying for some
3 January 2026
Visa stock ends lower on 2026’s first session as CEO sale notice lands; jobs data next

Visa stock ends lower on 2026’s first session as CEO sale notice lands; jobs data next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:13 ET — Market closed Visa Inc (NYSE: V) shares fell 1.21% to $346.48 on Friday, the first U.S. trading session of 2026. A filing dated Jan. 2 showed Chief Executive Ryan McInerney filed a Form 144 to sell 10,485 shares, while the stock traded between $343.48 and $350.05 on the day. Visa The move matters now because Visa stock is widely treated as a high-quality proxy for consumer spending and travel. Early-year repositioning can make the group more sensitive to shifts in the economic narrative and interest-rate expectations. Visa’s decline came even as the
3 January 2026
AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 10:48 ET — Market closed. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) closed up 13.6% at $39.60 on Friday, kicking off 2026 with a sharp move for the optical components maker. The stock traded between $35.76 and $40.10 and logged about 4.85 million shares in volume. The move matters because AAOI has become a high-volatility proxy for demand tied to faster links inside cloud data centers — a trade that can move quickly when risk appetite shifts. The stock is also within reach of its 52-week high of $41.96 after a year that has seen a
Carvana stock drops 5% to start 2026 as insider sale notices surface — what CVNA investors watch next

Carvana stock drops 5% to start 2026 as insider sale notices surface — what CVNA investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:11 ET — Market closed Carvana Co (CVNA) shares closed down 5.2% at $400.25 on Friday, after trading between $390.87 and $426.90 in the first session of 2026. The online used-car retailer joined the benchmark S&P 500 in December, a move that can broaden ownership via index funds and raise day-to-day sensitivity to headlines. News Release Archive That matters at the start of a new year, when portfolios are being reset and momentum stocks can see sharper moves on thin flows and shifting risk appetite. Two Form 144 notices filed after Friday’s close showed an
3 January 2026
GE Vernova stock (GEV) rises nearly 4% to kick off 2026 — what traders watch next

GE Vernova stock (GEV) rises nearly 4% to kick off 2026 — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:15 ET — Market closed GE Vernova (GEV.N) shares closed up about 3.8% on Friday at $679.55, extending a year-end rally as U.S. markets head into the weekend. U.S. markets are closed on Saturday. The move matters because the first full week of 2026 brings rate-sensitive catalysts that can swing “AI infrastructure” trades — companies tied to the buildout of power and data-center capacity. The U.S. employment report due Jan. 9 and consumer price index data due Jan. 13 sit at the center of that calendar. Reuters Broader markets offered a tailwind on Friday, with
3 January 2026
Costco stock ends lower as analysts brace for a slower December sales print

Costco stock ends lower as analysts brace for a slower December sales print

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:09 ET — Market closed Costco Wholesale Corp shares (COST.O) ended Friday down 0.9% at $854.50, ahead of the warehouse retailer’s closely watched December sales update next week. The stock traded between $852.59 and $865.23 in the session. Costco The January sales print matters because Costco reports monthly comparable sales — revenue at stores open at least a year — between quarterly earnings, giving investors a quicker read on demand after the holiday season. Those updates can reset expectations early in the year, especially when gas prices and currency moves distort headline growth. Costco Costco
3 January 2026
Adobe stock slides 4.8% to start 2026 as ADBE investors eye jobs data and March earnings

Adobe stock slides 4.8% to start 2026 as ADBE investors eye jobs data and March earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:05 ET — Market closed Adobe Inc shares slid 4.8% on Friday, ending the first U.S. trading session of 2026 at $333.30. Investing The decline put the software maker on the back foot as investors head into a week where U.S. data is expected to set the tone for rate expectations and risk appetite. Reuters The U.S. employment report for December is due on Jan. 9, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, and investors are watching it for signals on the Federal Reserve’s next steps. Bureau of Labor Statistics Fed funds futures — derivatives often
Stock market open on Saturday: NSE, BSE mock trading session timings and what investors should know

Stock market open on Saturday: NSE, BSE mock trading session timings and what investors should know

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 10:58 ET India’s two main stock exchanges, BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), will open on Saturday for a mock trading session, putting parts of the market live on a day it is usually shut. The test comes at the start of the new trading year and is meant to check whether brokers and exchange systems can handle disruptions and switchovers. It also risks confusing retail investors who may see prices and portfolio values move on their screens even though no real trades are being settled. Mock trading is a rehearsal in which orders
3 January 2026
Applied Materials stock jumps 4.6% to start 2026 — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials stock jumps 4.6% to start 2026 — here’s what could move AMAT next week

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 11:00 ET — Market closed Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) shares rose 4.6% on Friday to close at $268.87, after trading between $260.00 and $271.21. The move matters because Applied sells the tools used to build semiconductor wafers — the thin silicon discs chips are made on — making its stock a read-through on factory spending. Chip-equipment names can amplify shifts in sentiment because orders tend to track multi-quarter budget cycles. That sensitivity is in focus at the start of the year as investors reassess how much to pay for tech and “AI trade” exposure. Rate
3 January 2026

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Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
New York, February 7, 2026, 06:32 EST — Market closed. Plug Power Inc shares jumped 11.6% on Friday to close at $2.08, snapping a two-day slide as investors headed into the weekend focused on a delayed shareholder vote that could reshape how the hydrogen company funds itself. Trading volume was about 109 million shares, and fuel-cell peer Ballard Power Systems gained about 5.9% on the day. (MarketWatch) The next session matters because the shareholder vote is no longer a sideshow. The outcome will determine whether Plug can expand the pool of stock it is allowed to issue, a key lever
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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