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AST SpaceMobile stock pops after hours despite fresh B. Riley downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile stock pops after hours despite fresh B. Riley downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 19:51 EST — After-hours AST SpaceMobile shares climbed roughly 2.7% in after-hours Wednesday, last seen at $95.22, swinging between $88.76 and $95.45 during the session. The move arrives amid shifting analyst opinions on the satellite-to-smartphone trend that has thrust the stock into the spotlight of the U.S. telecom and space sectors. The reason it matters now is straightforward: the stock is acting like a vote on execution. Investors are looking for clear evidence that AST can convert early trials into a reliable service, all while sticking to timelines and avoiding heavy reliance on fresh financing.
Carvana (CVNA) stock drops as Deutsche Bank lifts target to Street-high $600

Carvana (CVNA) stock drops as Deutsche Bank lifts target to Street-high $600

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 19:37 EST — After-hours Carvana Co. shares dipped 2.1% on Wednesday, holding mostly steady in after-hours action as some investors trimmed positions in the fast-rising used-car seller despite new bullish ratings from Wall Street. The stock closed at $458.61, after moving between $450.92 and $473.71 during the day. The pullback is significant since Carvana has become a crowded trade. Big target upgrades attract momentum investors, yet they also set a higher benchmark for the upcoming earnings report. For traders, the focus shifts from whether the story is getting better to whether the numbers can match
AbbVie stock in focus after hours as it eyes obesity market — what to watch next

AbbVie stock in focus after hours as it eyes obesity market — what to watch next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 19:30 EST — After-hours AbbVie Inc’s shares climbed roughly 0.5% to $221.89 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following executives’ announcement to expand the company’s footprint in obesity treatments. During the regular session, the stock fluctuated between $217.84 and $223.27. The timing is crucial. AbbVie continues to push for growth beyond its legacy blockbusters as biosimilar competition intensifies — these cheaper copies of complex biologic drugs usually drive prices down. Investors are still ready to pay a premium for weight-loss drugs, even those early in development and costly. AbbVie is entering the fray belatedly, and Wall Street
GE Vernova stock slips as Wall Street turns cautious before Jan. 28 earnings

GE Vernova stock slips as Wall Street turns cautious before Jan. 28 earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 19:10 EST — After-hours Shares of GE Vernova slipped 1.2% to $644.18 during Wednesday’s regular session, as traders balanced renewed analyst enthusiasm with a wary short-term outlook for the power-equipment firm. The stock has turned into a crowded bet on a tight market for large power gear, where even small changes in order forecasts, pricing, or project schedules can send shares moving fast. Vernova’s upcoming quarterly results have caught investors’ attention, eager to see if service pricing and turbine demand continue to climb into 2026. GLJ Research’s Austin Wang bumped his price target on GE
Adobe stock slides to 2022 lows: downgrades, Apple’s Creator Studio and what investors watch next

Adobe stock slides to 2022 lows: downgrades, Apple’s Creator Studio and what investors watch next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 19:00 ET — After-hours Adobe Inc (ADBE.O) slipped for a second day on Wednesday, ending down 1.77% at $304.44. The Photoshop creator trailed a soft tech sector, with investors cautious about growth prospects and mounting competition. (MarketWatch) Adobe’s shares have slid to their lowest since November 2022, now trading at about 12 times forward cash flow—essentially what investors expect the company to generate in the next year. Rob Oliver of Baird calls the stock cheap but notes doubts around Adobe’s $250 million-plus AI-related annual recurring revenue, a key subscription figure. Meanwhile, Oppenheimer’s Brian Schwartz downgraded
P&G stock rises as Potemkin “mini-tender” warning puts PG in focus after hours

P&G stock rises as Potemkin “mini-tender” warning puts PG in focus after hours

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 18:43 EST — After-hours Procter & Gamble shares climbed Wednesday following the company’s alert to investors about an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer from Potemkin Limited, which aimed to buy a small portion of its stock at $100 a share. (Procter & Gamble) Mini-tender offers usually target under 5% of a company’s shares and aren’t subject to the same disclosure and procedural requirements as bigger tender offers, according to a longstanding SEC staff letter. (SEC) This notice hits at a busy time for P&G investors — cash equities are closed today, the dividend date is looming, and
Why High Roller Technologies stock (ROLR) jumped more than 400% after a Crypto.com prediction markets LOI

Why High Roller Technologies stock (ROLR) jumped more than 400% after a Crypto.com prediction markets LOI

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 18:22 EST — After-hours. High Roller Technologies shares jumped about 437% on Wednesday and were last at $18.89 in after-hours trade, after the online casino operator moved into prediction markets via a Crypto.com-linked partnership. The stock swung between $12.33 and $33.68 and traded about 80 million shares, after closing at $3.52 a day earlier. (StockAnalysis) Prediction markets are event-based contracts that pay out if a specific outcome happens — a “yes/no” wager dressed up as a tradable instrument. They sit closer to derivatives than sportsbook lines, and the pitch is speed: short-dated bets, quick settlement,
Mastercard stock steadies after Washington jolt as Jan. 29 earnings loom

Mastercard stock steadies after Washington jolt as Jan. 29 earnings loom

New York, January 14, 2026, 18:17 EST — After-hours Shares of Mastercard Inc slipped in after-hours trading Wednesday, despite ending the regular session on a positive note. This comes after a week of policy-driven declines in card and payments stocks. The stock closed at $547.99 and was last seen at $546.82 after hours. (Yahoo Finance) Investors are now grappling with fresh U.S. political risks tied to credit cards—specifically, proposed caps on consumer interest rates and renewed scrutiny of Visa and Mastercard’s control over transaction routing. Analysts at William Blair urge long-term investors to “accumulate Visa, Mastercard, and American Express shares
Costco stock edges up as insiders file share sale disclosures ahead of shareholder vote

Costco stock edges up as insiders file share sale disclosures ahead of shareholder vote

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 18:13 EST — After-hours trading Costco Wholesale shares ended Wednesday roughly 1% higher, despite new regulatory filings revealing insider sales and a pending proposed sale. The disclosures come just ahead of Costco’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, a key event that often sparks trading interest when governance issues are up for a vote and investors seek clues on management’s stance. This meeting takes on added importance with a shareholder vote on a proposal linked to the company’s climate commitments—an area fraught with reputational risks, legal challenges, and growing investor scrutiny. A Form 4 submitted to
Walmart stock slips as exec lines up share sale while Nasdaq-100 entry nears

Walmart stock slips as exec lines up share sale while Nasdaq-100 entry nears

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:45 EST — After-hours Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares slipped on Wednesday and were little changed after the bell after a regulatory filing showed a senior executive planned to sell stock. The retailer ended down about 0.3% at $120.04, after trading between $119.05 and $121.22. The timing matters because Walmart is sitting near recent highs and is days away from a major index change that can pull in forced buying. Traders have been treating the stock like a defensive haven in choppy tape, and also a “tech-ish” retail play, which makes even routine insider paperwork worth
Sandisk stock dips after hours as retail rush and $580 Wall Street target keep SNDK in playSandiskSandisk stock dips after hours as retail rush and $580 Wall Street target keep SNDK in play

Sandisk stock dips after hours as retail rush and $580 Wall Street target keep SNDK in playSandiskSandisk stock dips after hours as retail rush and $580 Wall Street target keep SNDK in play

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:35 EST — After-hours Sandisk Corp (SNDK) shares dipped 0.5% to $387.81 in after-hours trading Wednesday, after earlier swings between $377 and $401. Since its February 2025 debut, the flash-memory maker has skyrocketed nearly tenfold and climbed roughly 65% this year. Retail investors poured a record $7.1 million into the stock on Monday. According to Reuters, it’s also the top holding in the Roundhill Meme Stock ETF. “Seeing Sandisk in the No. 4 slot tells us it is more than a coincidence,” said Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers, noting chipmakers are facing what Samsung co-CEO
Rocket Lab stock just hit a record close — what’s driving RKLB now

Rocket Lab stock just hit a record close — what’s driving RKLB now

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 16:09 EST Shares of Rocket Lab Corp surged 6% on Wednesday, closing at a record high of $91.80 after reaching $92.18 intraday. The stock held steady in after-hours trading, according to data from StockAnalysis.com. (StockAnalysis) The shift keeps attention fixed on one of the most heavily traded U.S.-listed space stocks, with price swings now reflecting defense contract news as much as rocket launches. Investors are betting that Rocket Lab can convert government contracts into more stable revenue streams. Expectations are stacking up for 2026, making it crucial now. The company continues to invest heavily in
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Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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