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Financial Analysis News 7 January 2026 - 8 January 2026

Walmart stock slips after hours even as KeyBanc lifts target — the next dates to watch

Walmart stock slips after hours even as KeyBanc lifts target — the next dates to watch

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 17:53 EST — After-hours KeyBanc raised its price target on Walmart Inc (WMT) to $128 from $120 on Wednesday and kept an Overweight rating, a brokerage term that signals it expects the stock to outperform peers. Walmart shares were down 1.4% at $112.72 in late after-hours trading. The stock hit $112.11 at the session low…
Ventyx stock jumps on Lilly’s $1.2 billion buyout — and why it’s still trading under $14

Ventyx stock jumps on Lilly’s $1.2 billion buyout — and why it’s still trading under $14

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 17:32 EST — After-hours Shares of Ventyx Biosciences (VTYX.O) jumped on Wednesday after Eli Lilly (LLY.N) agreed to buy the San Diego-based biotech in a $14-per-share all-cash deal. Ventyx closed up about 37% at $13.81 and was last at $13.73 in after-hours trading, still shy of the offer price. Yahoo Finance For Lilly, the deal…
Exxon Mobil stock slips after filing flags up to $1.2 billion upstream hit from crude slide (XOM)

Exxon Mobil stock slips after filing flags up to $1.2 billion upstream hit from crude slide (XOM)

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 17:16 (EST) — After-hours Exxon Mobil shares slid 2.1% to $118.49 in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company flagged a fourth-quarter upstream earnings hit from lower crude prices. Exxon said changes in liquids prices could cut upstream earnings by $800 million to $1.2 billion. Brent crude fell 9.2% in the quarter and ended 2025…
Lockheed Martin stock slides after Patriot missile deal, Goldman sticks to $430 sell target

Lockheed Martin stock slides after Patriot missile deal, Goldman sticks to $430 sell target

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 17:02 EST Lockheed Martin has struck a seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to more than triple production capacity of its PAC-3 missile interceptors, a key part of the Patriot air-defense system. Output is expected to rise to about 2,000 a year from roughly 600 as demand for air defenses climbs, and…
Strategy Inc stock rises after MSCI drops plan to kick bitcoin-treasury firms out of indexes

Strategy Inc stock rises after MSCI drops plan to kick bitcoin-treasury firms out of indexes

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 16:40 EST — After-hours Strategy (MSTR.O) was up 2.5% at $161.83 in after-hours trading on Wednesday after MSCI scrapped a plan to exclude digital-asset treasury companies from its indexes. MSCI said it would keep its current approach — covering Strategy, which it lists as a firm whose digital-asset holdings are at least half of total…
Alphabet’s GOOG stock overtakes Apple in market value — what investors watch next

Alphabet’s GOOG stock overtakes Apple in market value — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 7, 2026, 16:28 EST — After-hours Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares climbed on Wednesday, lifting the Google parent above Apple in market value for the first time since 2019. Barrons The shift matters because it shows where the money is hiding right now: investors are still willing to pay up for companies tied to artificial intelligence, even…
Tesla stock steadies after selloff as Germany sales slide and Nvidia raises autonomy heat

Tesla stock steadies after selloff as Germany sales slide and Nvidia raises autonomy heat

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 15:47 EST — Regular session Tesla, Inc. shares were little changed on Wednesday, up 0.4% at $434.75 in afternoon trading, as investors weighed fresh signs of weakness in Europe against a renewed burst of interest in autonomous-driving tech. The stock has traded between $431.66 and $438.35 so far in the session. Germany’s road traffic agency…
Applied Materials stock pulls back from 52-week high as chip-tool trade cools

Applied Materials stock pulls back from 52-week high as chip-tool trade cools

New York, January 7, 2026, 15:04 EST — Regular session Applied Materials shares fell about 1.1% to $292.66 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, easing alongside other chip-equipment names. Lam Research and KLA were also lower, while Nvidia rose, and Applied traded between $286.90 and $295.05. The move matters because chip-tool makers have turned into a clean read on how long…
Compass stock jumps as Q4 outlook lifts and $750 million notes plan lines up for Anywhere deal

Compass stock jumps as Q4 outlook lifts and $750 million notes plan lines up for Anywhere deal

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 14:24 (ET) — Regular session Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP) shares jumped 13.4% to $12.28 in afternoon trading on Wednesday after swinging between $9.90 and $12.54, with about 68 million shares changing hands. The real estate brokerage lifted its fourth-quarter outlook, projecting revenue at the high end of its $1.59 billion to $1.69 billion range and…
Micron MU stock price forecast: $400 targets collide with a $100 billion New York megafab plan

Micron MU stock price forecast: $400 targets collide with a $100 billion New York megafab plan

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 14:36 EST — Regular session Micron Technology shares eased on Wednesday after a sharp early-year run, with the stock down about 1% at $339.90 and swinging between $335.10 and $346.24. The pullback comes a day after memory and storage names ripped higher on fresh AI optimism out of CES, sending Micron and peers such as…
Gold price slips, GLD stock falls as traders brace for Friday’s U.S. jobs report

Gold price slips, GLD stock falls as traders brace for Friday’s U.S. jobs report

New York, January 7, 2026, 13:40 ET — Regular session. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), a popular proxy for the gold price in U.S. stock trading, fell 0.9% on Wednesday, tracking a pullback in bullion after a recent run. The ETF was at about $409.60 in early afternoon trade. The dip matters now because gold has been trading like a rates…
AST SpaceMobile stock dives 10% as Scotiabank downgrade hits ASTS valuation

AST SpaceMobile stock dives 10% as Scotiabank downgrade hits ASTS valuation

New York, January 7, 2026, 13:29 EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares fell 10.2% to $87.55 in regular trading on Wednesday after Scotiabank cut its rating. The stock has traded between $95.25 and $86.20 so far, with about 15 million shares changing hands. Finviz Scotiabank analyst Andres Coello downgraded the stock to “Sell” and set a $45.60 price…
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  • FTAI Aviation Shares Surge Amid Valuation Concerns - Overvalued by 115%
    January 25, 2026, 11:36 AM EST. FTAI Aviation's share price closed at $292.10, soaring over 224% in the past year, prompting investors to scrutinize its valuation. Despite strong price gains, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates the stock's intrinsic value at $135.47, suggesting the shares are overvalued by 115.6%. The company reported a free cash flow loss of about $1.45 billion over the past twelve months, while analysts forecast positive cash flows up to 2029. FTAI's rich valuation raises questions amid a lack of new earnings guidance. Investors weigh the company's position in aviation assets against long-term sector demand. FTAI Aviation scores 0 out of 6 on valuation checks, signaling caution for those considering entry post recent gains.
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