PepsiCo stock dips today as PEP lags staples, with earnings and dividend in focus

PepsiCo stock dips today as PEP lags staples, with earnings and dividend in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:50 ET — Regular session PepsiCo shares slipped on Friday, down 0.4% at $142.93, giving back about 59 cents from the prior close, according to market data. The soft drinks and snacks maker lagged the broader tape. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF was up about 0.2%, while the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF gained roughly 0.3%. That gap matters in the first trading session of 2026 because investors often use consumer staples — companies that sell everyday essentials — as a defensive pocket when they want steadier earnings. PepsiCo’s underperformance also puts a spotlight
Caterpillar stock jumps 4% as Wolfe lifts target to $670; investors brace for Jan. 9 jobs report

Caterpillar stock jumps 4% as Wolfe lifts target to $670; investors brace for Jan. 9 jobs report

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:45 ET — Regular session Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) shares climbed 4.3% on Friday after Wolfe Research raised its price target on the heavy equipment maker to $670 from $470 and reiterated an “outperform” rating, according to MT Newswires. MarketScreener The call landed as Wall Street opened 2026 with a cautious tone and investors repositioned toward economically sensitive names, including industrials, after a choppy finish to 2025. Reuters “The market is looking for direction,” said Matthew Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, pointing to a packed January calendar that includes the U.S. employment report
Carvana stock slides nearly 5% in first 2026 session as CVNA lags used-car peers

Carvana stock slides nearly 5% in first 2026 session as CVNA lags used-car peers

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 2:45 PM ET — Regular session Carvana Co. shares were down about 5% at $401.17 in afternoon trading on Friday, extending a volatile start to the new year for the online used-car retailer. The stock traded between $390.87 and $426.90. The move left Carvana lagging a mixed U.S. tape, with the S&P 500-tracking SPDR S&P 500 ETF up about 0.1% and the Nasdaq 100-tracking Invesco QQQ slightly lower. That underperformance is drawing attention because Carvana entered 2026 after a sharp 2025 run and a late-December addition to the S&P 500, which can lift demand from
T-Mobile stock slips in 2026’s first session as investors eye Feb. 11 targets update

T-Mobile stock slips in 2026’s first session as investors eye Feb. 11 targets update

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:45 ET — Regular session T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) shares fell 1.1% to $200.81 in afternoon trading, after swinging between $199.75 and $203.04. The decline comes as investors reset positions for 2026 and refocus on the carrier’s next major disclosure cycle, when management is expected to refresh its medium-term outlook. On the consumer front, T-Mobile’s support page shows an Apple TV+ price change taking effect January 1: customers billed through the carrier will see $12.99 per month, while eligible plans apply a $9.99 discount, leaving a $3 monthly charge “after your T-Mobile discount,” with subscription
JFrog stock sinks nearly 7% despite Barclays note on new Enterprise X price hike

JFrog stock sinks nearly 7% despite Barclays note on new Enterprise X price hike

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:31 ET — Regular session JFrog Ltd shares fell nearly 7% on Friday, extending a sharp pullback that took the DevOps software maker below $60 a share during the session. The decline matters because the stock has been treated as a “pricing power” story into year-end, a narrative that can fray quickly if broader software multiples come under pressure. It also comes at the very start of 2026, when investors tend to reset risk and rebalance portfolios. A fresh note from Barclays underscored that pricing lever. But the market reaction showed traders are still demanding
Linde (LIN) stock rises as 2026 trading kicks off; investors eye jobs data and rates

Linde (LIN) stock rises as 2026 trading kicks off; investors eye jobs data and rates

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 14:43 ET — Regular session Linde Plc shares rose 0.7% to $429.50 by early afternoon in New York on Friday, after trading between $422.34 and $429.50. The Nasdaq-listed industrial gases supplier opened at $426.28, with about 949,000 shares changing hands. The move matters now because traders are resetting positions for 2026 and looking for early signals on industrial demand. Linde’s gases flow into manufacturing and chemicals, and into hospitals, tying the stock to broad activity even when company news is light. U.S. stocks traded on a muted footing in the first session of the year,
Why Shopify stock is down today: Canadian court order keeps CRA data fight in focus

Why Shopify stock is down today: Canadian court order keeps CRA data fight in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:43 ET — Regular session Shares of Shopify Inc (SHOP) slid about 1.8% to $158.08 in afternoon trading on Friday after a Canadian appeals court ordered the e-commerce company to retain data at the center of a dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency. CityNews Kitchener The order matters because it keeps a high-profile fight over platform data alive at a time when governments are pushing harder to audit online commerce. For Shopify, the case adds legal uncertainty around how long it must preserve records tied to merchants that use its software. The Minister of National
AppLovin stock slides nearly 8% today as seven-day skid deepens from record high

AppLovin stock slides nearly 8% today as seven-day skid deepens from record high

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 14:41 ET — Regular session AppLovin Corp (APP.O) shares fell about 7.8% to $621.15 in afternoon trading on Friday, reversing an early rise in the first U.S. session of 2026. The stock opened at $683.50 and traded between $688.36 and $611.06, with about 4.4 million shares changing hands. The decline extended AppLovin’s losing streak to seven sessions since the stock’s all-time closing high of $733.60 on Dec. 22, Barron’s reported, citing Dow Jones Market Data. The move has come during the so-called Santa Claus rally — a seasonal stretch when stocks often rise — and
Klaviyo stock sinks in first 2026 session as software selloff bites KVYO

Klaviyo stock sinks in first 2026 session as software selloff bites KVYO

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:22 ET — Regular session Klaviyo, Inc. shares fell more than 8% on Friday afternoon, extending a pullback in software stocks in the first regular trading session of 2026. The stock was down 8.4% at $29.75 after moving between $32.46 and $29.64 on the day, according to market data. The move matters because investors are re-pricing rate-sensitive growth names at the start of the year, when positioning often resets and liquidity can thin out. For smaller software companies, that can amplify day-to-day swings. Software broadly lagged. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF fell about 3.1%,
Uber stock rises as UK VAT ‘taxi tax’ takes effect; what investors watch next

Uber stock rises as UK VAT ‘taxi tax’ takes effect; what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:30 ET — Regular session Uber Technologies (UBER.N) shares were up 0.9% at $82.48 on Friday afternoon. The move came as investors tracked a UK tax change affecting ride-hailing economics and Uber’s contract rewrite for drivers outside London. The Guardian The timing matters because the UK’s value-added tax (VAT) — a sales tax — can quickly change what riders pay and what drivers earn. Those two levers often decide whether ride-hailing platforms can grow volumes without giving up margins. The Guardian Britain said on Friday that private-hire vehicle operators in London can no longer use
Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) stock rebounds today after FDA setback — here’s what investors are watching next

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) stock rebounds today after FDA setback — here’s what investors are watching next

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET — Regular session Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated shares were up 5.7% at $36.77 on Friday afternoon, after a sharp selloff earlier in the week tied to a U.S. regulatory setback for its experimental drug relacorilant. The bounce matters because the FDA’s decision hit what investors had seen as a key growth driver beyond Corcept’s marketed therapy, and it reset expectations for how quickly relacorilant can reach patients in the company’s lead endocrine indication. A complete response letter is the FDA’s notice that a drug application cannot be approved as filed. For investors, it
Exzeo (XZO) stock drops nearly 8% in New Year trading — what investors are watching next

Exzeo (XZO) stock drops nearly 8% in New Year trading — what investors are watching next

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:20 ET — Regular session Shares of Exzeo Group Inc slid on Friday, down $1.89, or about 7.8%, at $22.36 in afternoon trading. The NYSE-listed stock traded between $22.25 and $24.18, with about 164,000 shares changing hands. The move stood out on a relatively calm tape, as U.S. equities wobbled into the first full session of 2026 and investors reset positioning after year-end. Thin liquidity in newer listings can amplify swings even when the broader market is steady. Exzeo, founded in 2012, provides software and analytics tools that help property-and-casualty insurers streamline tasks such as

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Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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