Investing News 9 January 2026

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump defense budget boost, but buyback curbs hang over LMT

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 11:28 EST — Regular session Lockheed Martin (LMT.N) shares were up 4.5% at $541.92 in late morning trading on Friday. The bounce comes as investors digest a White House push to tighten the screws on

9 January 2026

Corporate News·Defense Industry·Government Policy·Investing·Stock Market

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps again as hyperscaler AI data-center deals come into focus

New York, January 9, 2026, 11:02 EST — Regular session Applied Digital shares rose about 12% in morning trading on Friday, extending a post-results surge as investors focused on its hyperscaler lease pipeline for AI data centers. The stock was

9 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·Investing·Stock Market·Technology News

AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 11:05 ET — Regular session AeroVironment shares were up 4.9% at $362.02 in late morning trade, building on a broader rally in defense names after President Donald Trump proposed lifting the 2027 U.S. military budget

9 January 2026

Defense·Drones·Government Policy·Investing·Stock Market

Intel stock jumps again as AI PC chips and foundry bets pull buyers back

NEW YORK, January 9, 2026, 10:49 EST Intel shares rose again Friday, stretching a steep run this week as traders latched onto new catalysts around artificial intelligence PCs and the company’s drive to manufacture chips for outside customers. That stock

9 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Investing·Semiconductors·Stocks·Technology

APA stock slips after Thursday’s 8% jump as oil climbs and jobs data nears

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 10:52 EST — Regular session APA Corporation shares fell 0.7% to $25.21 in late morning trade on Friday, after closing at $25.37 a day earlier. The stock had jumped about 8.5% on Thursday from Wednesday’s

9 January 2026

Economic News·Financial Analysis·Investing·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Karman Holdings (KRMN) stock jumps nearly 6% as Evercore lifts target after Seemann deal

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 10:13 EST — Regular session Karman Holdings Inc. shares were up 5.9% at $107.25 in morning trade on Friday, after touching an intraday high of $107.70. Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani lifted his price target

9 January 2026

Company News·Financial Analysis·Investing·Stock Market

Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises as Cantor turns bullish and Google’s Wiz deal clock ticks

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 10:37 EST — Regular session Alphabet Inc’s Class C shares (GOOG) jumped 1.2% Friday morning, tacking on $4.06 to reach $330.07. A fresh brokerage upgrade built on recent deal flow and upbeat earnings news from

9 January 2026

Alphabet Inc·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market·Technology

Venture Global (VG) stock slips after a 10% jump as January LNG export record bets cool

New York, January 9, 2026, 10:16 EST — Regular session Venture Global shares fell 3.1% to $7.29 in morning trading on Friday, giving back some of Thursday’s 10.3% rally. The stock closed at $7.52 on Thursday after touching $7.59, with

9 January 2026

Energy·Investing·LNG·Market News·Stocks

Silver price snaps back, lifting SLV stock after U.S. jobs data; CPI is next test

New York, January 9, 2026, 10:09 EST — Regular session iShares Silver Trust shares jumped roughly 3.2% to $71.94 in Friday morning trading in New York, moving higher as silver prices strengthened. Other silver-related names saw gains as well—Global X

9 January 2026

Economic Data·Investing·Precious Metals·Silver·Stock Market

Ondas (ONDS) stock rises in premarket after $1 billion offering priced above market

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 09:18 (EST) — Premarket Ondas Holdings Inc shares were up 3.4% at $14.48 in premarket trading on Friday, after closing at $14.01 in the prior session. The drone and private-wireless firm said it priced a

9 January 2026

Financial News·Investing·IPOs·Stock Market

Palantir stock drifts in early trade as tariff ruling looms and rate bets shift (PLTR)

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 09:35 ET — Regular session Palantir Technologies Inc. shares were down 0.2% at $176.54 in early trade on Friday, giving back a small part of Thursday’s drop as investors sized up fresh U.S. labor data

9 January 2026

Economic Policy·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market·Technology Stocks

Ford stock today: Why shares are holding near a 52-week high before the bell

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 09:27 EST — Premarket Ford Motor (F.N) shares edged lower in premarket trading on Friday, hovering near a 52-week peak after Thursday’s jump. The stock was down 0.2% at $14.37. It rose 4.8% on Thursday

9 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market