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Why Westlake stock is jumping today after its ACI deal filing

Why Westlake stock is jumping today after its ACI deal filing

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 13:30 EST — Regular session Westlake Corp (WLK) shares jumped 7.4% in early afternoon trading on Thursday, extending a sharp intraday rebound after the chemical maker disclosed it had completed an acquisition in its compounds business. The stock was up $5.51 at $79.98, after ending Wednesday at $74.47. The purchase matters now because Westlake is…
8 January 2026
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated stock rises as House summons insurer CEOs; investors eye two January dates

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated stock rises as House summons insurer CEOs; investors eye two January dates

New York, January 8, 2026, 13:30 (ET) — Regular session UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares rose on Thursday after U.S. House lawmakers invited the CEOs of major health insurers to testify on January 22 about coverage affordability, as Republicans debate whether to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and President Donald Trump has said he plans to meet insurers. The stock was…
8 January 2026
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Sandisk Corporation stock slides 11% as CES rally cools; BofA lifts target to $390

Sandisk Corporation stock slides 11% as CES rally cools; BofA lifts target to $390

New York, January 8, 2026, 11:05 AM EST — Regular session Sandisk Corporation shares were down about 11% at $315.04 in late morning trade, after closing at $353.56 on Wednesday. The stock opened at $360.91 and swung between $313.29 and $363.74, as a pullback hit storage and memory names across the tape. The drop lands just days after investors rushed…
8 January 2026
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AMD stock slips 2% in premarket as Feb. 3 earnings date nears

AMD stock slips 2% in premarket as Feb. 3 earnings date nears

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 06:20 EST — Premarket Shares of Advanced Micro Devices fell about 2% in premarket trading on Thursday after the chipmaker said it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 3, with investors positioning for a busy stretch of economic data and earnings. AMD was down $4.35 at $210.02, versus a prior close of…
8 January 2026
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Lucyd stock jumps 49% in premarket after sales update, insider buying plan

Lucyd stock jumps 49% in premarket after sales update, insider buying plan

New York, January 8, 2026, 05:28 EST — Premarket Lucyd, Inc shares jumped about 49% to $1.74 in premarket trading on Thursday after the smart eyewear maker reported a rise in 2025 sales and signaled insider buying. The company said preliminary, unaudited fourth-quarter sales were about $1 million and full-year sales about $2.7 million, up about 65% from 2024; it…
8 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock sinks 12% after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation ‘irrational’

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock sinks 12% after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation ‘irrational’

New York, January 7, 2026, 17:12 EST — After-hours AST SpaceMobile shares fell 12.1% on Wednesday after Scotiabank cut its rating on the satellite-to-smartphone company, dragging the stock to $85.73 at the close. The shares traded between $95.25 and $84.10 in the session. The move matters because the stock has been priced for a smooth build-out. ASTS has gained about…
7 January 2026
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Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 13:34 ET — Regular session Shares of First Solar (FSLR.O) fell about 10% on Wednesday after Jefferies downgraded the U.S. solar module maker to “Hold,” warning that expectations for 2026 are running ahead of what the company can likely deliver. The stock was down 9.9% at $242.05 in afternoon trading. The downgrade lands after a…
7 January 2026
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Legend Biotech (LEGN) stock jumps after Oppenheimer starts coverage with $75 target

Legend Biotech (LEGN) stock jumps after Oppenheimer starts coverage with $75 target

New York, January 7, 2026, 12:32 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Legend Biotech Corp rose 7.4% to $22.53 in midday trading on Wednesday after Oppenheimer initiated coverage with an “Outperform” rating and set a $75 price target, according to MarketBeat. StreetInsider said Oppenheimer analyst Trevor Allred authored the initiation note. MarketBeat Why it matters now: Legend’s stock has been…
7 January 2026
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Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) stock jumps in premarket after Needham Growth Conference update

Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) stock jumps in premarket after Needham Growth Conference update

New York, January 7, 2026, 09:11 EST — Premarket Navitas Semiconductor shares jumped about 13% to $10.19 in premarket trading on Wednesday, after the company said it will appear at Needham & Company’s Growth Conference next week. The stock closed at $9.04 in the prior session. GlobeNewswire The timing matters because investors have been snapping up names tied — directly…
7 January 2026
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Strategy stock rises premarket after MSCI backs off crypto index purge

Strategy stock rises premarket after MSCI backs off crypto index purge

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 07:12 EST — Premarket Shares of Strategy rose about 4% in premarket trading on Wednesday after MSCI dropped a proposal that could have pushed the bitcoin-heavy company out of its benchmarks. “We suspect exclusion is postponed until later in the year,” JonesTrading chief market strategist Mike O’Rourke said. Reuters The move matters because Strategy sits…
7 January 2026
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Vodafone stock jumps after Berenberg turns bullish, with buyback running and Feb 5 update next

Vodafone stock jumps after Berenberg turns bullish, with buyback running and Feb 5 update next

London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:55 GMT — Regular session Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.L) shares rose on Wednesday after Berenberg analyst Paul Sidney upgraded the telecoms group to “buy” from “neutral” and raised his price target to 120 pence from 80 pence. The stock was up 2.8% at 103.3 pence by 0955 GMT, close to the top of its 52-week range…
7 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Lean Hogs Slip Midday as USDA Reports Show Mixed Data
    January 23, 2026, 3:30 PM EST. Lean hog futures fell slightly by 30 cents in most contracts midday Wednesday despite early gains, with June up 7 cents. The USDA's National Average Base Hog price stood at $87.64, while the CME Lean Hog Index dropped 37 cents to $91.26 on May 24. China's sow herd fell 7% year-on-year to 39.86 million head in April, indicating slowed liquidation. USDA's National Pork Carcass Cutout Value declined 92 cents to $102.48, except for picnic and rib primals which rose. Federally inspected hog slaughter increased to 485,000, up 14,000 from last week and over 5,500 above last year. June 2024 hogs traded at $93.875, July at $96.50, and August at $95.975. Data reflects mixed pressures on hog prices amid supply shifts.
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