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Charter Communications stock jumps on slimmer broadband losses — what to watch before Monday

Charter Communications stock jumps on slimmer broadband losses — what to watch before Monday

Charter Communications shares rose 7.6% to $206.12 after reporting a smaller-than-expected broadband subscriber loss of 119,000 in Q4. Revenue fell 2.3% to $13.6 billion, missing estimates. The company posted its first quarterly video subscriber gain since 2020 and plans to nearly complete its rural build-out by 2026. Charter projects 2026 capital spending of about $11.4 billion.
31 January 2026
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Glencore stock heads into a big week as Rio Tinto deadline nears and copper cools

Glencore stock heads into a big week as Rio Tinto deadline nears and copper cools

Glencore shares fell 1.7% to 499.25 pence Friday after metals prices dropped and copper retreated from record highs. Investors await a possible Rio Tinto bid by Feb. 5 and watch for further takeover-code disclosures. Glencore’s 2025 copper output dropped 11% to 851,600 tonnes, but second-half production rebounded. Geode Capital disclosed a 0.93% Glencore stake in new filings.
31 January 2026
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Singapore Airlines stock price dips after S$500 million bond sale; Malaysia Airlines tie-up in focus next week

Singapore Airlines stock price dips after S$500 million bond sale; Malaysia Airlines tie-up in focus next week

Singapore Airlines closed at S$6.35, down 0.16%, after issuing S$500 million in 2.70% notes due 2036, set to list Feb. 2. The airline also formalized a joint business partnership with Malaysia Airlines following regulatory approvals. The Straits Times Index dropped 0.5% Friday amid broader market caution.
31 January 2026
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Oracle stock price drops again as AI fears weigh; Air Force cloud order lands

Oracle stock price drops again as AI fears weigh; Air Force cloud order lands

Oracle shares fell 2.6% to $164.58 Friday, extending losses in software stocks despite the company winning an $88.1 million U.S. Air Force cloud contract. Investors remain cautious as concerns grow over AI-driven disruption and rising capital spending. The stock showed little movement after hours. Oracle’s next earnings report is set for March 9.
30 January 2026
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Sandisk stock price jumps after AI-fueled outlook; Kioxia deal and analyst calls in focus

Sandisk stock price jumps after AI-fueled outlook; Kioxia deal and analyst calls in focus

Sandisk shares rose 4.9% to $565.99 Friday after the company forecast Q3 revenue of $4.4–$4.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $12–$14, beating analyst estimates. Fiscal Q2 revenue climbed 31% to $3.03 billion, with gross margin at 50.9%. Sandisk and Kioxia extended their Japan joint venture through 2034, with Sandisk set to pay $1.165 billion between 2026 and 2029.
30 January 2026
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Tesla stock jumps on SpaceX-xAI merger talk as Elon Musk consolidation buzz grows

Tesla stock jumps on SpaceX-xAI merger talk as Elon Musk consolidation buzz grows

Tesla shares climbed 4% after reports that SpaceX is in talks to merge with xAI and may also consider a tie-up with Tesla, according to Bloomberg. The move follows Tesla’s announcement of over $20 billion in 2026 capital spending focused on autonomy and robotics. U.S. stocks broadly fell after Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Fed pick and producer prices rose more than expected. No merger agreement has been finalized.
30 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock rebounds after chairman buy as Washington price-floor rethink rattles rare-earths

USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock rebounds after chairman buy as Washington price-floor rethink rattles rare-earths

USA Rare Earth shares rose 1.4% to $22.37 Friday after chairman Michael Blitzer disclosed buying 100,000 shares on Jan. 29. The company this week raised $1.5 billion through a PIPE led by Inflection Point. Trading volume topped 26 million shares amid shifting U.S. signals on critical-minerals price support. The stock briefly jumped nearly 12% before paring gains.
30 January 2026
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SLB stock price today: Shares dip as Oman contract win meets oil-market nerves

SLB stock price today: Shares dip as Oman contract win meets oil-market nerves

SLB shares fell 0.3% to $48.30 Friday afternoon, extending earlier losses and trading below their January peak. The company announced two five-year equipment contracts in Oman’s Block-6, while traders watched oil prices and awaited U.S. drilling data. About 10.8 million shares changed hands. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady at its meeting Sunday, according to delegates.
30 January 2026
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Charter Communications stock jumps as broadband losses come in lighter than feared

Charter Communications stock jumps as broadband losses come in lighter than feared

Charter Communications shares rose 8% to $206.76 after reporting a smaller-than-expected loss of 119,000 internet customers in Q4, beating analyst forecasts. Revenue fell 2% to $13.6 billion, missing estimates, while mobile line additions of 428,000 lagged expectations. Net income dropped to $1.3 billion. The company plans $11.4 billion in capital spending for 2026 amid ongoing competition and industry pressures.
30 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:30 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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