Today: 2 February 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

Financial News News 2 January 2026

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq start 2026 higher as tech and chipmakers lead

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq start 2026 higher as tech and chipmakers lead

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 10:39 ET Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday, kicking off 2026 on an upbeat note after a late-December pullback. The Dow rose 42.7 points to 48,105.98 at the opening bell, while the S&P 500 gained 32.6 points to 6,878.11 and the Nasdaq added 239.5 points to 23,481.49. Reuters Investors are bracing for a…
2 January 2026
·····
Robinhood stock slides as HOOD sets Feb. 10 earnings date — what investors watch next

Robinhood stock slides as HOOD sets Feb. 10 earnings date — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 10:41 ET — Regular session Robinhood Markets shares were down about 1.5% at $111.45 in mid-morning trade on Friday after the company set a Feb. 10 date for its next earnings report. The stock reversed earlier gains seen before the open. MarketWatch The calendar update matters because investors treat HOOD as a read-through on retail…
2 January 2026
·····
Rocket Lab stock slides as cash-burn warning hits RKLB at start of 2026

Rocket Lab stock slides as cash-burn warning hits RKLB at start of 2026

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 10:37 ET Rocket Lab shares fell in early U.S. trading on Friday as investors reassessed how long the space company can keep funding growth before it turns into cash. The stock was down 2.5% at $67.99 at 9:37 a.m. EST, MarketWatch data showed. MarketWatch The pullback comes as Rocket Lab enters 2026 with rising expectations…
2 January 2026
·····
Walmart stock draws fresh buy talk for 2026 as e-commerce growth narrows Amazon gap

Walmart stock draws fresh buy talk for 2026 as e-commerce growth narrows Amazon gap

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 10:42 ET Walmart shares traded around $111.56 on Friday morning, little changed as fresh investor commentaries kept attention on the retailer’s online push and expanding profit streams. The debate matters at the start of 2026 as investors look for companies that can hold up if shoppers stay price-conscious, while still posting growth in digital sales.…
2 January 2026
·····
Alphabet stock rises to start 2026 as analysts flag AI-search tailwinds for GOOG

Alphabet stock rises to start 2026 as analysts flag AI-search tailwinds for GOOG

New York, January 2, 2026, 10:20 ET — Regular session Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 1.3% to $317.82 by 10:13 a.m. ET on Friday, after the Google parent opened higher with the broader tech complex. The stock touched an intraday high of $322.86. The early move matters because Alphabet is entering 2026 with investors focused on whether its AI push…
2 January 2026
·····
Wall Street starts 2026 higher as Nasdaq leads, Tesla deliveries drop and jobs data looms

Wall Street starts 2026 higher as Nasdaq leads, Tesla deliveries drop and jobs data looms

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 10:29 ET Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, led by gains in the Nasdaq. Reuters Stock futures rose heading into the opening bell after a late-December pullback that left the S&P 500 and Nasdaq under pressure into year-end, according to Investors.com. Investors Attention is shifting quickly to…
2 January 2026
·········
Palantir stock dips today as 2026 trading begins — what traders are watching next for PLTR

Palantir stock dips today as 2026 trading begins — what traders are watching next for PLTR

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 10:14 ET — Regular session Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares fell 0.4% to $177.04 on Friday, while the Nasdaq-tracking Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) rose about 1.1% in early trade. The move matters because Palantir has been one of the market’s most closely watched “AI software” names after a sharp 2025 rally, leaving little room for stumbles…
2 January 2026
·····
Dow Jones today: Blue chips lag tech early as 2026 opens with jobs, CPI in focus

Dow Jones today: Blue chips lag tech early as 2026 opens with jobs, CPI in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:50 ET — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed early on Friday, lagging gains in tech-heavy benchmarks on the first trading day of 2026. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA), which tracks the 30-stock index, was down about 0.1%. Why it matters now: the year is starting with U.S.…
2 January 2026
·····
Broadcom stock jumps early as AI chip trade steadies to start 2026

Broadcom stock jumps early as AI chip trade steadies to start 2026

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:40 ET — Regular session Broadcom Inc shares rose 2.8% to $355.71 in early trading on Friday, with the stock ranging from $351.80 to $356.97. The S&P 500 and Dow were each up about 0.3% as Wall Street began the first regular session of 2026. Google The move matters because Broadcom has become a bellwether…
2 January 2026
·····
Apple stock price today: AAPL ticks up at 2026 open as Raymond James flags valuation, jobs data looms

Apple stock price today: AAPL ticks up at 2026 open as Raymond James flags valuation, jobs data looms

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:34 ET — Regular session Apple shares (AAPL.O) edged higher in early trading on Friday after Raymond James resumed coverage with a neutral rating, arguing the iPhone maker’s valuation leaves little room for near-term upside. StockAnalysis The call lands as Wall Street starts the first full session of 2026 with a heavy macro calendar and…
2 January 2026
·····
Old National Bancorp stock: Pacer boosts ONB stake 482% while Allspring trims holdings

Old National Bancorp stock: Pacer boosts ONB stake 482% while Allspring trims holdings

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:04 ET Pacer Advisors Inc increased its holding in Old National Bancorp (ONB) to 60,480 shares at the end of the third quarter, worth about $1.3 million, a regulatory filing showed. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC trimmed its position to about 2.67 million shares worth roughly $58.2 million, another filing showed. The moves were disclosed…
2 January 2026
·····
1 … 275 276 277 278 279 … 703

Stock Market Today

  • Tesla Valuation Mixed Amid Diverging Analyst Models and Recent Share Moves
    February 1, 2026, 10:13 PM EST. Tesla Inc (TSLA) saw a 3.3% share price increase in the past day contrasting with weaker declines over the past month and quarter, raising questions about its near-term momentum versus longer-term gains. Current share price of $430.41 stands below some analyst targets valuing Tesla at about $588.18, reflecting anticipation of growth driven by AI-powered software, robotaxis, energy, and robotics. However, the firm's discounted cash flow (DCF) model values the stock much lower at $143.36, signaling possible overvaluation. The mixed signals arise amid Tesla's strategic shift from automotive sales to recurring revenue through services and software. Critical risks include regulatory hurdles and chip shortages affecting rollout of robotaxi and Optimus initiatives. Investors need to weigh contrasting forecasts carefully amid evolving business model and market conditions.
Go toTop