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Eaton stock jumps on HSBC upgrade as data-center power demand grabs the tape

Eaton stock jumps on HSBC upgrade as data-center power demand grabs the tape

New York, January 16, 2026, 13:50 EST — Regular session Eaton Corporation plc shares climbed roughly 3.6% to $345.36 in Friday afternoon trading following HSBC’s upgrade to Buy. The bank also lifted its price target on the power-management firm from $390 to $400. HSBC highlighted Eaton’s “diversified” portfolio and noted its clear “above-market growth prospects,” while downplaying concerns tied to…
Mastercard stock price slips as UK fee-cap ruling adds to pressure on payments giants

Mastercard stock price slips as UK fee-cap ruling adds to pressure on payments giants

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 13:20 ET — Regular session Shares of Mastercard Incorporated slipped on Friday following a UK court decision that strengthened a regulator’s authority to cap certain cross-border card fees, adding to the growing list of policy risks facing payment networks. The stock dipped about 0.1% to $542.22 after earlier falling to $538.60. In London, a High…
Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps 10% as chip rally and options expiry collide

Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps 10% as chip rally and options expiry collide

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 13:11 EST — Regular session Shares of Super Micro Computer surged $2.95, roughly 10%, to hit $32.37 in early afternoon action, after fluctuating between $29.62 and $32.44. Trading volume exceeded 44 million shares, far surpassing its typical levels. The rally snapped the AI server maker out of a rough patch that hit many high-beta tech…
Capital One stock climbs as traders brace for earnings and fresh rate-cap headlines

Capital One stock climbs as traders brace for earnings and fresh rate-cap headlines

New York, January 16, 2026, 01:09 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Capital One Financial climbed 2.3% to $242.50 on Friday, pushing higher as U.S. stocks held steady ahead of the long weekend. This shift is significant as traders reassess credit-card lenders amid policy risks sparked by President Donald Trump’s suggestion of a one-year 10% cap on credit card…
Morgan Stanley stock climbs after earnings beat — deal pipeline and Fed are the next tests

Morgan Stanley stock climbs after earnings beat — deal pipeline and Fed are the next tests

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:55 EST — Regular session Morgan Stanley shares edged up roughly 0.6%, hitting $192.40 by midday Friday. The stock traded between $190.39 and $192.69 after kicking off at $190.76. The gain follows Thursday’s earnings, when the Wall Street bank topped profit forecasts as investment banking revenue surged 47% to $2.41 billion, fueled by debt underwriting…
Brookdale stock jumps 8.5% as BKD lines up investor day — what traders are watching

Brookdale stock jumps 8.5% as BKD lines up investor day — what traders are watching

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:56 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Brookdale Senior Living Inc jumped Friday, closing around $12.21—up roughly 8.5%—after hitting an intraday peak of $12.295. The stock started the day at $11.46 and ended close to its daily high. This move is significant since investor days can quickly shift expectations. They frequently introduce fresh targets, clarify…
Nebius stock rises as Morgan Stanley starts coverage and ClickHouse funding puts stakes back in focus

Nebius stock rises as Morgan Stanley starts coverage and ClickHouse funding puts stakes back in focus

New York, January 16, 2026, 12:57 PM EST — Regular session underway. Nebius Group N.V. shares climbed roughly 3.9% to $107.89 by midday Friday. The stock swung between $100.80 and $110.47 during the session, with about 9.8 million shares changing hands. This move keeps the Nasdaq-listed AI infrastructure player in focus as traders chase momentum in “compute” stocks. The race…
Powell Industries stock pops 8% as fund filing and factory data shine a light on power-equipment names

Powell Industries stock pops 8% as fund filing and factory data shine a light on power-equipment names

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 12:27 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Powell Industries surged on Friday, climbing roughly 8% to $439.37 during midday trading and reaching an intraday peak of $445.32. This matters now because Powell, a small-cap electrical power equipment maker, often behaves like a high-beta play tied to heavy capital expenditures. It has no connection to…
Visa stock price today: NYSE:V ticks up as UK fee-cap loss hangs over Visa ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Visa stock price today: NYSE:V ticks up as UK fee-cap loss hangs over Visa ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:01 EST — Regular session Visa Inc (V.N) shares ticked up on Friday, following a UK court ruling against the company over regulators’ efforts to limit certain card fees. By 12:01 p.m. EST, the stock had gained 0.3% to $328.67. Mastercard (MA.N) nudged 0.2% higher, while American Express (AXP.N) climbed 2.5%. The rebound is modest,…
Intuit stock slips again as AI-agent jitters rattle TurboTax maker ahead of tax season

Intuit stock slips again as AI-agent jitters rattle TurboTax maker ahead of tax season

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:06 EST — Regular session Intuit Inc. shares slipped roughly 1.4% on Friday, lagging behind a more stable market. Investors remain cautious about the potential impact of new “AI agents” on the TurboTax maker’s core business. This matters as Intuit approaches its peak consumer tax filing period, where even minor shifts in sentiment can swiftly…
Western Digital stock slips after early swing as analysts lift targets ahead of Jan. 29 results

Western Digital stock slips after early swing as analysts lift targets ahead of Jan. 29 results

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:05 PM ET — Regular session. Western Digital Corporation shares were down about 0.9% at $220.01 on Friday, after swinging between $217.06 and $233.98. About 3.8 million shares had traded by midday. The stock has become a quick read on sentiment around data storage demand, particularly from cloud operators building out AI-related capacity. Friday’s fade…
UnitedHealth stock drops today — what traders are watching before UNH earnings

UnitedHealth stock drops today — what traders are watching before UNH earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:53 EST — Regular session UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) shares dipped roughly 1.3% on Friday, closing at $334.40. As the Dow pulled back, the largest health insurer by market cap turned into one of its biggest drags. (MarketWatch) The pullback follows President Donald Trump’s healthcare proposal, unveiled just a day earlier, which would swap government…
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  • Live Cattle Futures Gain on Friday Amid Mixed Cattle on Feed Report
    January 26, 2026, 12:05 PM EST. Live cattle futures saw a 40-cent rise in the October contract Friday, while other contracts fell up to 20 cents. Cash cattle trade improved about $2, with Southern sales at $190-191 per hundredweight. The USDA's Cattle on Feed report showed September placements down 1.91% year-on-year, while marketings rose 2.04%. October 1 on-feed inventory remained steady at 11.6 million head. Cold Storage data revealed the lowest September beef stocks in a decade at 413.79 million pounds, though up 6.48% from last month. USDA boxed beef prices increased, with Choice up $1.07 to $322.24 per hundredweight. Cattle slaughter estimates rose slightly from last week but fell compared to last year, signaling mixed supply dynamics ahead for the market.
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