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Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock jumps as $149 Wegovy pill rollout puts pricing in the spotlight

Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock jumps as $149 Wegovy pill rollout puts pricing in the spotlight

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 10:40 EST — Regular session Novo Nordisk A/S shares listed in New York as ADRs climbed about 4.7% to $57.71 on Tuesday, after touching an intraday high of $58.14. The move extends a rebound sparked by the U.S. rollout of a pill version of Wegovy, a franchise that has become central to how investors value the Danish drugmaker’s growth story. The launch matters now because the obesity market is shifting from a supply-driven boom to a fight over price, convenience and who pays. Novo needs the pill to widen demand without triggering a margin-eroding price
Plug Power stock is up again today as Goldman conference and pivotal Jan. 29 vote near

Plug Power stock is up again today as Goldman conference and pivotal Jan. 29 vote near

New York, January 6, 2026, 10:07 EST — Regular session Plug Power Inc shares rose about 1.3% to $2.40 in early New York trade on Tuesday, after moving between $2.35 and $2.50. The move keeps focus on Plug’s Jan. 29 shareholder meeting, where the company is seeking approval for charter changes it says affect its ability to raise capital and meet contractual obligations. A proxy statement filed with U.S. regulators shows Plug is asking investors to ease voting standards for certain future charter amendments and to lift its authorized common stock to 3.0 billion shares from 1.5 billion; it said
Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 10:08 EST — Regular session Shares of the iShares Silver Trust (SLV), a popular proxy for the silver price, rose about 4.8% to $72.40 in morning trading on Tuesday. Silver-linked equities also climbed, with First Majestic Silver up about 4.7%, Pan American Silver up about 3.0%, and the Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF up about 3.2%. Spot silver — the price for immediate delivery — gained 2.4% to $78.31 an ounce, supported by renewed safe-haven demand and easing-rate expectations. ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista said precious metals were “supported by increased safe-haven demand amid heightened geopolitical
Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper hits a new record — what investors watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper hits a new record — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 09:51 EST — Regular session Shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) rose 3.3% to $56.23 by 9:50 a.m. EST on Tuesday, after touching $57.12, a new 52-week high. The stock has traded between $55.71 and $57.12 so far, while rival Southern Copper was up about 3%. Copper’s latest surge has been the key driver. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME), a global pricing venue for industrial metals, hit a peak of $13,387.50 a metric ton on Tuesday, Reuters reported, citing a Morgan Stanley note. Supply shocks and policy noise have amplified the rally.
Figure Technology Solutions stock (FIGR) hits a new high as rate-cut bets firm and crypto-linked names rally

Figure Technology Solutions stock (FIGR) hits a new high as rate-cut bets firm and crypto-linked names rally

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 09:42 EST — Regular session Shares of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (FIGR.O) rose about 3% on Tuesday and briefly hit $55.30, a new 52-week high. The stock was last up at $54.86, extending a sharp two-day run after a roughly 22% jump in the prior session. The move matters because Figure’s core lending business is tied to the direction of U.S. interest rates: lower rates can lift demand for home-equity lines of credit (HELOCs), a revolving loan backed by a home’s value. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said inflation is trending down but warned the
Apple stock today: AAPL turns choppy as App Store growth cools ahead of earnings

Apple stock today: AAPL turns choppy as App Store growth cools ahead of earnings

New York, January 6, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Apple (AAPL.O) shares opened slightly lower on Tuesday and traded in a tight band as investors weighed fresh reads on App Store spending ahead of the iPhone maker’s results later this month. The stock opened at $266.96, down about 0.1% from Monday’s close, and moved between $264.36 and $267.55 in early trade. Public The App Store is a key part of Apple’s Services business, which investors watch closely because it tends to carry higher margins than hardware. With the stock still priced for steady growth, small shifts in Services momentum
Block stock edges up premarket as bullish options bets build ahead of Feb. 19 earnings

Block stock edges up premarket as bullish options bets build ahead of Feb. 19 earnings

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 09:07 (EST) — Premarket Block shares rose slightly in premarket trading on Tuesday, holding onto a sharp gain from the prior session as options traders piled into bullish bets on the payments firm. The stock was up 0.15% at $68.55, following a 5.1% rise on Monday. Public The burst of activity matters because investors are hunting for near-term catalysts in fintech names, which tend to swing with shifts in rate expectations and consumer demand. Markets are bracing for a data-heavy U.S. week, culminating in Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, after Wall Street’s strong rally in the
SoFi stock steadies near $29 after share-sale update; what to watch before Jan. 30 earnings

SoFi stock steadies near $29 after share-sale update; what to watch before Jan. 30 earnings

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 08:39 EST — Premarket SoFi Technologies (SOFI.O) shares were down about 0.1% at $29.26 in premarket trading on Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed the fintech completed additional stock sales after banks exercised an over-allotment option — a clause that lets underwriters buy extra shares. The filing said the offering totaled 57,754,660 shares priced at $27.50 each, implying gross proceeds of about $1.6 billion before fees. SEC The update matters because fresh equity can bolster capital for a lender that relies on steady funding to grow loans, while also putting a spotlight on dilution for
Rocket Companies stock steadies in premarket after 6% jump as rate bets turn on U.S. data

Rocket Companies stock steadies in premarket after 6% jump as rate bets turn on U.S. data

New York, January 6, 2026, 08:42 EST — Premarket Rocket Companies’ shares hovered around $21.10 in premarket trading on Tuesday, after the mortgage lender closed up 6.14% at $21.10 a day earlier. Monday’s session saw the stock trade as high as $21.43 and as low as $19.90. StockAnalysis The move matters because Rocket tends to track shifts in interest-rate expectations. Treasury yields — a key benchmark for mortgage rates — slipped after a weaker-than-expected reading of U.S. manufacturing activity, feeding hopes borrowing costs ease further into 2026. Yahoo Finance Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari on Monday flagged the risk
Microchip Technology stock jumps about 4% premarket after sales forecast boost

Microchip Technology stock jumps about 4% premarket after sales forecast boost

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 08:18 EST — Premarket Microchip Technology (MCHP) shares rose 4.1% to $69.82 in premarket trading on Tuesday, after the chipmaker lifted its quarterly sales outlook. The stock ended Monday at $67.06. MarketWatch Microchip late on Monday raised its expected fiscal third-quarter net sales to about $1.19 billion, topping its prior forecast range of $1.11 billion to $1.15 billion. The update followed signs of recovery across end markets as customers worked through excess chip stockpiles built during the pandemic, Reuters reported. Reuters Chief executive Steve Sanghi said bookings were “very strong” in the December quarter and
Roku stock jumps on fresh Wall Street upgrade — what investors watch next

Roku stock jumps on fresh Wall Street upgrade — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 07:26 EST — Premarket Roku Inc (ROKU.O) shares slipped 0.2% to $114.50 in premarket trading by 6:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, after finishing Monday up about 5.5% at $114.68. Public The bullish calls land as investors look for signs that TV ad budgets are flowing more steadily into streaming and helping Roku widen margins in 2026. Roku’s platform business — which includes advertising sales and a cut of subscription fees — is its main revenue engine, alongside sales of streaming players and Roku-branded TVs. Reuters Arete analyst David Mak upgraded Roku to “buy” from “neutral”
Novo Nordisk stock jumps premarket as $149 Wegovy pill hits U.S. market

Novo Nordisk stock jumps premarket as $149 Wegovy pill hits U.S. market

New York, January 6, 2026, 07:27 EST — Premarket Novo Nordisk’s U.S.-listed shares rose about 4% in premarket trading on Tuesday, extending gains after the Danish drugmaker began selling its once-daily Wegovy weight-loss pill in the United States. The stock was up at $57.29, compared with a prior close of $55.11. Public The launch lands as investors debate how fast the obesity-drug boom can grow without forcing deeper price cuts. It also puts fresh focus on political pressure in Washington to bring down prices for widely used weight-loss medicines. Novo’s push into pills matters because it aims at patients who
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Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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