HEX:SAMPO News 16 January 2026

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 16.01.2026

Hanover Insurance Group closed at $169.96, about 15% below its estimated fair value of $200.13, with analysts projecting 4.3% annual revenue growth. Vitalhub shares ended at CA$8.45, down 17.5% over 90 days, despite a fair value estimate of CA$15.53. Sampo Oyj traded at €10.00, showing a 24.9% discount to its €13.32 intrinsic value based on the Excess Returns model.

16 January 2026

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Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

7 February 2026

U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.

Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

7 February 2026

Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped 14.7% to C$7.97 on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange Friday, rebounding after a steep drop as investors responded to U.S. critical-minerals policy moves. The U.S. Export-Import Bank described Project Vault as a $10 billion public-private stockpiling plan. Neodymium prices climbed 1.27% to 997,500 yuan a tonne on Feb. 6. Investors await details on Project Vault’s purchasing plans next week.

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.

Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade

7 February 2026

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.5% Friday, settling at $3.422 per mmBtu as warmer weather forecasts and increased drilling weighed on prices. The latest EIA report showed a record 360 Bcf weekly storage withdrawal, leaving inventories 1.1% below the five-year average. Traders are watching mid-February weather models and the next storage update.