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Financial News News 1 January 2026 - 2 January 2026

Walmart stock today: WMT slips into New Year’s Day market closure as traders eye Friday data

Walmart stock today: WMT slips into New Year’s Day market closure as traders eye Friday data

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:45 ET — Market closed Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares edged down in the final trading session of 2025, closing off 0.5% at $111.41 on Wednesday. U.S. stock markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day and resume normal hours on Friday. Barron’s The dip matters because Walmart is treated as a real-time read on everyday U.S. consumer demand, from groceries to household essentials. With 2026 just starting, investors are resetting risk and looking for early signals on spending, inflation and wage pressure. U.S. stocks finished the year’s last session lower but posted strong gains
2 January 2026
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Ondas stock forecast 2026: New $10 million orders lift ONDS as Wall Street targets come into focus

Ondas stock forecast 2026: New $10 million orders lift ONDS as Wall Street targets come into focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 17:53 ET Shares of Ondas Holdings climbed about 9% on Wednesday to $9.76 after the company said it received about $10 million in new autonomous-systems orders — including counter-UAS systems that detect and stop hostile drones, autonomous drones and robotic ground platforms — and pointed to an initial purchase order expected in January 2026 for a border-protection program deploying thousands of drones. “These new orders underscore the sustained, global demand we are seeing,” Chairman and CEO Eric Brock said. Ondas Holdings Inc. The year-end order update matters because Ondas is trying to convince investors it
2 January 2026
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Nike stock forecast 2026: CEO’s $1 million buy lifts NKE, but Wall Street targets show a split view

Nike stock forecast 2026: CEO’s $1 million buy lifts NKE, but Wall Street targets show a split view

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 17:58 ET Nike shares rose 4% in the final session of 2025 after CEO Elliott Hill disclosed he bought about $1 million worth of stock, offering investors a fresh signal of confidence as the sportswear maker heads into 2026 under scrutiny for a turnaround. Reuters The timing matters. Nike enters the new year with investors looking for evidence that its reset can revive demand without further squeezing profitability, especially as costs and promotions remain a drag. Analysts’ 2026 outlooks also diverge. Bulls point to the scope for a rebound if Nike stabilizes margins and inventory, while
2 January 2026
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Visa stock dips to end 2025 as Class B conversion filing lands

Visa stock dips to end 2025 as Class B conversion filing lands

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:23 ET — Market closed Visa Inc shares ended the final trading day of 2025 down 0.8% at $350.71, as investors digested a new filing on the payments network’s restricted Class B share conversion rates. The stock traded between $350.71 and $355.13 in the session, market data showed. The disclosure matters now because it affects Visa’s diluted share count — the “fully diluted” number investors use to calculate earnings per share. Changes to that denominator can subtly alter valuation models, even when the underlying payments business is steady. Visa’s Class B stock converts into its
2 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock slips into 2026 as New Year’s Day shuts Wall Street; options traders flag volatility

MercadoLibre stock slips into 2026 as New Year’s Day shuts Wall Street; options traders flag volatility

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 6:17 PM ET — Market closed MercadoLibre Inc (MELI.O) ended the last trading session of 2025 down 0.33% at $2,014.26, and options markets pointed to elevated expectations for near-term swings. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. StockAnalysis+2New York Stock Exchange+2 The setup matters for MercadoLibre because it is a high-priced, growth-leaning stock that can move sharply when liquidity is thin and investors reset portfolios for a new year. Derivatives pricing can also pull more trading activity into the name when traders hedge or speculate around expected catalysts. Nasdaq Wednesday’s dip
2 January 2026
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Nokia stock today (NOK): What to watch as markets shut for New Year’s and Nokia’s 2026 reset begins

Nokia stock today (NOK): What to watch as markets shut for New Year’s and Nokia’s 2026 reset begins

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:27 ET — Market closed Nokia Oyj’s reporting overhaul took effect on Thursday as the Finnish telecom gear maker begins 2026 with a revamped operating model. With U.S. markets closed for the New Year’s holiday, Nokia’s U.S.-listed shares were last at $6.47, down 0.6% at the Dec. 31 close. Nasdaq The timing matters because the next set of results investors receive will be framed around a new segment breakdown, changing the way margins and growth are assessed. Nokia has said it plans to publish recast financials for earlier years so the new segments can be
2 January 2026
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Fiserv stock closes 2025 lower as Tigress slashes target — what investors watch next

Fiserv stock closes 2025 lower as Tigress slashes target — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:16 ET — Market closed Fiserv shares closed down 0.55% at $67.17 on Wednesday, the final trading day of 2025, after Tigress Financial cut its price target to $95 from $250 while keeping a buy rating. Fiserv, Inc.+1 The move matters because Fiserv is trying to steady investor confidence after a bruising year that forced analysts to reset expectations for the payments and financial-technology company. TipRanks+1 Fiserv finished 2025 down 67%, putting it among the S&P 500’s biggest laggards and leaving investors focused on the next clear marker for execution and guidance. Barron’s Wall Street
2 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock (KO) sits near $70 as New Year’s Day shuts markets — what Wall Street watches next

Coca-Cola stock (KO) sits near $70 as New Year’s Day shuts markets — what Wall Street watches next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:10 ET — Market closed Shares of The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) last closed down 0.23% at $69.91 on Wednesday, the final trading day of 2025, with U.S. stock markets shut on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. The Coca-Cola Company+1 The quiet start to 2026 matters because Coca-Cola is widely treated as a defensive “consumer staples” name — companies that sell everyday necessities — and those stocks can react sharply when investors reset expectations for growth and interest rates. A more volatile macro backdrop can also shift demand for steady dividend payers versus higher-growth
2 January 2026
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Enbridge stock (ENB) ends 2025 lower as oil slides; what investors watch before Friday’s open

Enbridge stock (ENB) ends 2025 lower as oil slides; what investors watch before Friday’s open

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:02 ET — Market closed Enbridge Inc shares last closed at $47.83, down 0.46%, after U.S. markets shuttered on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. StockAnalysis+1 That matters because Enbridge trades as a high-cashflow pipeline and utility operator that investors often buy for income, making it sensitive to shifts in rates and risk appetite. With liquidity thin at year-end, small moves can get amplified. Reuters The backdrop heading into 2026 is mixed: Treasury yields ticked higher while oil prices fell sharply over the year, a combination that can weigh on energy-linked dividend stocks even
2 January 2026
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ARCC stock today: Ares Capital ends 2025 near $20 as rates and dividends drive the next move

ARCC stock today: Ares Capital ends 2025 near $20 as rates and dividends drive the next move

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:02 ET — Market closed Ares Capital Corporation shares closed slightly lower in the last U.S. session of 2025, ending down 0.2% at $20.23. The business development company, or BDC, lends to middle-market firms and is built to pay out most of its taxable income to shareholders as dividends. That structure makes the stock particularly sensitive to shifts in short-term interest rates and any signs of stress in private credit. Those cross-currents are front of mind after Federal Reserve minutes showed officials were split at the December meeting even as they agreed to cut rates
2 January 2026
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3M stock today: MMM closes 2025 lower as markets shut; what investors are watching next

3M stock today: MMM closes 2025 lower as markets shut; what investors are watching next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:09 ET — Market closed 3M Co shares closed down 0.7% at $160.10 on Wednesday, the final trading session of 2025. U.S. markets were shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day, keeping investors focused on Friday’s return to regular trading. The stock eased with the broader market as the S&P 500 fell 0.74%, and “it’s perfectly fine in any bull market to have moments of cost,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder and president of Reflexivity. Reuters The move capped a year in which 3M shares rose about 25%, part of a wider run-up in diversified industrials.
2 January 2026
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Accenture stock slips into 2026 as New Year shuts markets — what investors watch next

Accenture stock slips into 2026 as New Year shuts markets — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 5:30 PM ET — Market closed Accenture plc shares (NYSE: ACN) last closed down about 0.6% at $268.36 on Wednesday, ahead of a New Year’s Day market holiday that left U.S. stock exchanges shut on Thursday. markets.businessinsider.com+1 The move matters as investors head into 2026 looking for read-throughs on corporate technology budgets, where consulting and IT services firms can act as an early barometer of demand. Accenture’s stock is also trading well below its 52-week high, keeping valuation and growth expectations in focus. markets.businessinsider.com With markets set to reopen on Friday, traders will watch whether
1 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, 12:31 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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