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Investing News 17 January 2026

Why Legence (LGN) stock jumped 7% — and what investors are watching next

Why Legence (LGN) stock jumped 7% — and what investors are watching next

New York, January 17, 2026, 09:05 EST — Market closed. Legence Corp shares climbed 7.1% on Friday, closing at $49.59. That move brought the Nasdaq-listed building-systems contractor to just about 1% shy of its 52-week peak. After-hours trading showed the stock edging up slightly. (StockAnalysis) The jump is significant because it pushes Legence above the $45 per share mark set in a Blackstone-linked secondary sale earlier this month—a key benchmark for traders. It also comes just before a holiday-shortened U.S. week, when lighter liquidity tends to amplify swings in newer, more volatile stocks. (GlobeNewswire) U.S. stocks closed almost unchanged on
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NuScale stock jumps into the weekend as White House power-auction push hits the tape

NuScale stock jumps into the weekend as White House power-auction push hits the tape

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 09:15 EST — Market closed. NuScale Power Corp shares ended Friday 6.8% higher, closing at $20.19. The stock fluctuated between $18.86 and $20.55, with trading volume exceeding 34 million shares. (Investing.com) The decision comes as Washington aims to tackle looming power shortages linked to data centers—an issue now touching everything remotely connected to new energy sources. NuScale is focused on small modular reactors, or SMRs, a compact nuclear design promoted as a more adaptable alternative to conventional plants. (Yahoo Finance) The White House has called on PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electric grid operator, to
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Centrus Energy (LEU) stock price jumps into long weekend as nuclear fuel trade stays in focus

Centrus Energy (LEU) stock price jumps into long weekend as nuclear fuel trade stays in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 08:24 (EST) — Market closed. Centrus Energy Corp (LEU) shares climbed 8.2% on Friday, closing at $331.03. Trading volume hit roughly 1.6 million shares, with prices swinging between $298.10 and $333.30 during the session. The bounce is significant since Centrus operates in a crucial segment of the nuclear supply chain: uranium enrichment. This process raises the uranium concentration for reactor fuel—a bottleneck investors are keenly watching. Friday brought a flurry of nuclear news. The U.S. inked a civil nuclear power deal with Slovakia, aiming to cut ties to Russian-designed reactors. The agreement centers on a
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Federal Bank share price jumps on Q3 beat — what to watch when India markets reopen

Federal Bank share price jumps on Q3 beat — what to watch when India markets reopen

Mumbai, Jan 17, 2026, 17:38 IST — Market has closed. Federal Bank shares ended Friday at ₹270.35 on the BSE, marking a 9.5% gain after a choppy day that saw prices fluctuate between ₹247.40 and ₹273.00. On the NSE, the stock hit a peak of ₹278.40, with roughly 66.8 million shares traded. (Moneycontrol) The move came after the private lender reported December-quarter results, revealing a net profit of ₹1,041.21 crore. Net interest income, the difference between earnings on loans and payments on deposits, climbed to ₹2,652.73 crore. Meanwhile, the net interest margin (NIM) expanded to 3.18%; keep in mind, a
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Palantir stock slides into long weekend as volatility, Feb. 2 earnings loom

Palantir stock slides into long weekend as volatility, Feb. 2 earnings loom

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 07:10 EST — Market closed. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares dropped 3.4% to close at $170.96 on Friday, moving between $182.12 and $170.03 amid heavy volume. The stock had opened at $179.50. Palantir fell behind a market that remained trapped in a narrow range ahead of the long weekend, as investors held back on major moves with earnings season heating up. “Most investors will take that as a win two weeks into the year,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, noting the S&P 500’s hover near the 7,000 mark. (Reuters) That’s significant now
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Grab stock in focus: HSBC flips to Buy as GRAB heads into a long U.S. market pause

Grab stock in focus: HSBC flips to Buy as GRAB heads into a long U.S. market pause

NEW YORK, January 17, 2026, 07:01 (EST) — Market closed Grab Holdings Ltd (GRAB.O) heads into the extended U.S. market holiday after HSBC bumped its rating on the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery firm to Buy, citing the recent dip in its shares. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading resuming Tuesday. (Fintel) That’s crucial since Grab’s shares have been struggling to find support. A new “buy” rating could shake up the opening trade of a shorter week. It might also trigger some short-covering amid thinner liquidity. Investors are now focused on the
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Opendoor stock jumps after surprise SRx stake — what OPEN investors watch next week

Opendoor stock jumps after surprise SRx stake — what OPEN investors watch next week

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 06:57 EST — The market has closed. Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN.O) shares ended Friday 5.9% higher at $6.67 following news that SRx Health Solutions invested in the online home-buying firm’s common stock. The size of the stake wasn’t disclosed. The stock fluctuated between $6.31 and $6.92, with roughly 68 million shares changing hands. (Investing.com) Timing is key here since Opendoor acts as a barometer for sentiment in the U.S. housing market. Even minor news can swing its stock, particularly with investors divided over whether falling borrowing costs are finally luring buyers back in. Housing data
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Super Micro stock jumps 11% as chip rally returns — what SMCI investors watch next week

Super Micro stock jumps 11% as chip rally returns — what SMCI investors watch next week

New York, January 17, 2026, 06:31 EST — Market closed. Shares of Super Micro Computer surged 11% on Friday, closing at $32.64. The rally came amid renewed buying interest in chip-related stocks, sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s upbeat outlook, which helped steady investor confidence in AI infrastructure spending. (Nasdaq) This move is crucial since SMCI occupies a tricky spot in the AI rollout: it provides the server systems that host the latest chips, yet its stock often acts like a leveraged play tied to daily chip cycle swings. Following a rocky January start, trading volume remains light. Friday’s jump
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Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 4% as uranium hits $85 — what DNN investors watch next

Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 4% as uranium hits $85 — what DNN investors watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 06:45 EST — Market closed. Shares of Denison Mines Corp climbed close to 4% on Friday, settling at $3.69 on the NYSE American. The stock fluctuated between $3.57 and $3.80 throughout the session. Trading volume hit roughly 68.6 million shares. (Yahoo Finance) Uranium prices pushed higher through the week’s close, giving a boost to miners and developers who act as stand-ins for the metal. UxC uranium U3O8 futures settled near $85.25 per pound on Friday, edging up from $84.95 the previous day, per Investing.com data. Denison hasn’t reached top-tier producer status, and its stock often
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Plug Power stock jumps to $2.36 — what to watch before the next session

Plug Power stock jumps to $2.36 — what to watch before the next session

New York, January 17, 2026, 06:30 EST — The market has closed. Plug Power (PLUG.O) shares climbed 4.4% on Friday, closing at $2.36. The rebound came after a drop the previous day, as investors gear up for a crucial shareholder vote during a holiday-shortened week. (Plug Power) The vote is crucial since Plug is close to hitting its limit on “authorized shares” — the maximum number it can legally issue. The company is asking shareholders to approve changes to its charter. CEO Andrew Marsh emphasized that these proposals “directly affect the Company’s ability to raise capital, meet its contractual obligations
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Ondas (ONDS) stock slid 5% after upbeat 2026 target — what investors watch next

Ondas (ONDS) stock slid 5% after upbeat 2026 target — what investors watch next

New York, January 17, 2026, 06:10 (EST) — Market closed. Ondas Holdings Inc. shares dropped 5.3% on Friday, ending the day at $12.16. This followed the release of new targets and preliminary results during the company’s investor day. The stock fluctuated between $12.10 and $14.20, with roughly 168 million shares changing hands. The autonomous systems and private wireless company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $170 million–$180 million, up from the previous $140 million target. It projects full-year 2025 revenue between $47.6 million and $49.6 million. Fourth-quarter revenue is expected in the $27.0 million to $29.0 million range. Backlog stood
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock price slips into weekend as key vote on more shares nears finish line

BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock price slips into weekend as key vote on more shares nears finish line

New York, January 17, 2026, 06:33 EST — The market has closed. BigBear.ai Holdings shares closed Friday down 0.8% at $6.12, with around 91.6 million shares traded before the weekend break. The stock has seen heavy volume all week, including about 127.0 million shares changing hands on Thursday. (Yahoo Finance) The next key event isn’t an earnings call—it’s a vote. In a Jan. 15 filing, BigBear.ai revealed it’s “97% of the way” to securing the votes needed to boost its authorized common stock from 500 million to 1 billion shares. Voting remains open until 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 21.
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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, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
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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