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Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI deal talk is back — and Oracle’s AI funding bet is in the spotlight

Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI deal talk is back — and Oracle’s AI funding bet is in the spotlight

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 4, 2026, 09:49 PST Nvidia is close to finalizing a roughly $20 billion investment in OpenAI during the AI company’s latest funding round, a source familiar with the situation said. The agreement isn’t set in stone yet, even as OpenAI has looked at alternatives to some of Nvidia’s latest chips. That’s despite CEO Sam Altman describing Nvidia’s…
4 February 2026
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ENvue Medical stock pulls back in premarket after 119% surge on U-Deliver distribution deal

ENvue Medical stock pulls back in premarket after 119% surge on U-Deliver distribution deal

New York, January 29, 2026, 05:34 EST — Premarket ENvue Medical shares dropped roughly 10% in early trading Thursday, following a surge of more than 100% the day before. At 5:31 a.m. ET, the stock traded at $2.06, down from Wednesday’s close of $2.30, which had marked a 119% jump. (Investing.com) The move is significant since ENvue is a micro-cap…
29 January 2026
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 13:01 (EST) — Regular session Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares surged nearly 18% on Wednesday following Oxford Instruments’ announcement that it secured a plasma equipment supply deal linked to the U.S. optical components firm’s expansion in Texas. By 12:45 p.m. EST, the stock had climbed roughly 17.8% to $44.05, hitting a session high of $44.25. (SEMI)…
28 January 2026
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Corning stock pops again on Meta’s $6B fiber deal as earnings hit before the bell

Corning stock pops again on Meta’s $6B fiber deal as earnings hit before the bell

New York, January 28, 2026, 04:54 EST — Premarket Corning shares jumped roughly 6% in early premarket action following Tuesday’s 15.6% rally, as investors digested a multiyear fiber-optic supply deal with Meta Platforms. All eyes now turn to Corning’s quarterly report, set for release later this morning. (MarketBeat) The deal is significant because it connects Corning’s optical segment straight to…
28 January 2026
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IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus New York, January 27, 2026, 13:13 (EST) — Regular session IonQ shares rose $1.50, or 3.5%, to $44.87 in early afternoon trading on Tuesday. The stock has traded between $43.04 and $45.53 so far in the session. The move follows IonQ’s plan to buy…
27 January 2026
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AI stocks jump as Meta’s Corning deal hits “plumbing” plays; CoreWeave extends Nvidia bump

AI stocks jump as Meta’s Corning deal hits “plumbing” plays; CoreWeave extends Nvidia bump

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 10:25 EST — Regular session Corning shares surged to $107.18, with CoreWeave gaining ground at $106.65 on Tuesday, leading a group of AI-related stocks that have been acting as a proxy for data-center expansion bets. Nvidia ticked up 1.0%, while AMD and Broadcom each advanced roughly 1.5%; Micron outpaced them all. Meta shares slipped. The…
27 January 2026
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Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 09:35 (EST) — Regular session. Meta Platforms (META.O) jumped about 2% to $672.36 early Tuesday after the Facebook parent struck a deal to pay Corning up to $6 billion for fiber-optic cables that will support AI data centers. Corning plans to ramp up production at its Hickory, North Carolina plant, where Meta will be a…
27 January 2026
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Hecla Mining stock pops on $593 million Casa Berardi sale as silver hits records

Hecla Mining stock pops on $593 million Casa Berardi sale as silver hits records

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 12:52 EST — Regular session Hecla Mining’s shares jumped roughly 5.6% to $33.59 by midday Monday following news it will sell its Casa Berardi operation for as much as $593 million. The stock earlier hit $34.24 during the session. (Business Wire) Timing is key. Silver surged to a record high, climbing roughly 6% on the…
26 January 2026
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Brand Engagement Network stock (BNAI) jumps 255% after hours — Africa AI licensing deal in focus

Brand Engagement Network stock (BNAI) jumps 255% after hours — Africa AI licensing deal in focus

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 04:54 (EST) — Market closed. Brand Engagement Network Inc (BNAI) shares jumped once more late Friday, climbing roughly 255% in after-hours to $58.53 after closing the regular session up 90% at $16.48. The stock saw heavy activity, with 43.66 million shares changing hands during the day—well above its usual volume. Short interest hovered around 29%,…
24 January 2026
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BNAI stock surges nearly 90% as Brand Engagement Network lands $2.05 million Valio Africa AI licensing deal

BNAI stock surges nearly 90% as Brand Engagement Network lands $2.05 million Valio Africa AI licensing deal

NEW YORK, Jan 23, 2026, 19:37 EST Shares of Brand Engagement Network jumped roughly 90% on Friday after the AI firm announced a licensing and investment deal with Valio Technologies. The partnership aims to expand its platform throughout Africa. https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/01/50111905/brand-engagement-network-bnai-stock-explodes-on-2-million-valio-technologies-deal The shift is significant as Brand Engagement Network aims to generate near-term licensing revenue from its technology while retaining upside…
24 January 2026
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Nu Holdings stock price today: NU edges up in premarket after Nubank’s Mercedes F1 deal

Nu Holdings stock price today: NU edges up in premarket after Nubank’s Mercedes F1 deal

New York, January 22, 2026, 09:13 EST — Premarket Shares of Nu Holdings Ltd edged up 0.9% to $17.39 in Thursday’s premarket, following a close of $17.24 in the prior session. (Google) The Nubank parent announced Wednesday a multi-year global deal with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, becoming an official team partner starting with the 2026 season. Nu said the…
22 January 2026
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Netflix goes all-cash in Warner Bros Discovery deal as Paramount deadline looms

Netflix goes all-cash in Warner Bros Discovery deal as Paramount deadline looms

Los Angeles, Jan. 21, 2026, 12:20 PST Netflix has shifted its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming operations to an all-cash offer, holding steady at $27.75 per share. This move aims to block Paramount Skydance’s competing bid. Warner Bros’ board has approved the updated terms, while Paramount’s tender offer is due to expire Wednesday. (Reuters) Investors face a…
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Strathcona Resources Shares Fall Below 50-Day Moving Average Amid Mixed Analyst Ratings
    February 6, 2026, 12:10 PM EST. Shares of Strathcona Resources Ltd. (TSE:SCR) dropped below its 50-day moving average of C$32.28, trading as low as C$26.53. The stock last traded at C$27.15 on Thursday, with 287,608 shares changing hands. Analyst opinions vary: TD Securities and National Bank of Canada issue bullish outlooks with target prices of C$36.00 and strong-buy ratings, while Royal Bank of Canada and Jefferies suggest more cautious views. The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of C$0.30, yielding 4.4%. Strathcona Resources, a Canadian oil and gas producer focused on thermal oil and enhanced recovery, holds a market cap of C$5.87 billion. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 5.35, with a high beta of 2.61, indicating increased volatility.
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