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Investing News 4 January 2026

Microsoft stock slid Friday — here’s what could move MSFT next week

Microsoft stock slid Friday — here’s what could move MSFT next week

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:28 ET — Market closed Microsoft Corp shares closed down 2.21% at $472.94 on Friday, the last trading day before U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Investing The decline matters as Wall Street enters 2026 looking for direction after a three-year run of double-digit gains in major indexes, with megacap tech again setting the tone for the Nasdaq. Reuters Joe Mazzola, head of trading and derivatives strategist at Charles Schwab, told Reuters that “investors might be a little bit more conscious about some of the valuations that they’re paying for some of the AI plays.”
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Why TMX Group stock slipped even as Toronto’s TSX opened 2026 higher

Why TMX Group stock slipped even as Toronto’s TSX opened 2026 higher

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:41 ET — Market closed TMX Group shares slipped 1.46% on Friday to end at C$51.47, giving back ground on the first trading day of 2026 for the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange. Yahoo Finance The stock matters early in the year because TMX’s results hinge on capital-markets activity. It earns fees when companies list and raise money, and when investors trade equities and derivatives across its venues. Canada’s benchmark S&P/TSX Composite index closed Friday up 0.5% at 31,883.37, snapping a four-session losing streak as energy shares rose and uranium miners jumped. The index
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Valero stock (VLO) in focus after U.S. strike in Venezuela freezes oil exports

Valero stock (VLO) in focus after U.S. strike in Venezuela freezes oil exports

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 08:47 ET — Market closed Valero Energy Corp (VLO) shares are on watch for Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s strike in Venezuela paralyzed the country’s oil exports, with no tankers loading at the main port of Jose, sources told Reuters. Valero closed up 1.5% on Friday at $165.31. ( Reuters) The disruption matters for Gulf Coast refiners because many plants were built to process heavy crude — the type Venezuela produces — into transport fuels. Any shift in those barrels can move the price of heavy crude relative to lighter oil, changing refiners’ feedstock
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LSEG stock dips as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 — buyback filing and key catalysts ahead

LSEG stock dips as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 — buyback filing and key catalysts ahead

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:07 ET — Market closed Shares of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) last closed down 1.65% at £88.04 on Friday, lagging the broader market as the FTSE 100 ended up 0.20%. Volume was light and the stock remains 27.75% below its 52-week high. MarketWatch The underperformance comes as UK equities began 2026 with a symbolic milestone, with the FTSE 100 briefly crossing 10,000 for the first time on the year’s first trading day. “It’s nice to be going into 2026 with a good news story,” said Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell.
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New York Stock Exchange owner ICE stock slips below $160 heading into key U.S. jobs week

New York Stock Exchange owner ICE stock slips below $160 heading into key U.S. jobs week

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:53 ET — Market closed Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, last closed at $159.99 on Friday, down 1.2% on the day. The decline leaves the NYSE parent starting 2026 on a softer footing, with investors turning their focus to whether next week’s U.S. data resets interest-rate expectations and market activity. That matters for exchange operators because their transaction revenue is tied to how much investors trade. Clearing — the back-office process that guarantees both sides of a trade — can also benefit when volumes pick up. On Friday, the Dow
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Wells Fargo credit line and options heat draw focus

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Wells Fargo credit line and options heat draw focus

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:20 ET — Market closed Bloom Energy Corp shares surged on the first trading day of 2026, closing Friday up 13.58% at $98.69. The fuel-cell maker swung between $88.86 and $98.85 as volume rose to about 11.6 million shares, according to Investing.com data. Investing The rally matters because Bloom has become a high-beta proxy for the “data center power” trade, where investors have rewarded companies promising fast, on-site electricity supply as grid upgrades lag demand. The flip side is volatility: financing headlines and interest-rate expectations can move the stock quickly. In the options market, bullish
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UEC stock jumps 12% as uranium miners rally into 2026 — what traders watch next

UEC stock jumps 12% as uranium miners rally into 2026 — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:40 ET — Market closed. Shares of Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) jumped 12.2% on Friday to end at $13.11 on the NYSE American, capping a strong first U.S. trading session of 2026. The move tracked a wider rally across uranium-linked equities, with uranium-miner ETFs also posting sharp gains in the session. Global X Uranium ETF (URA) rose 7.8%, while Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM) climbed about 10%. Sentiment improved after Denison Mines said it was ready to make a final investment decision and commence construction of its Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium project, pending final regulatory
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Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps on rebrand, Florida HQ move — what investors watch next

Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps on rebrand, Florida HQ move — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:34 ET — Market closed Ondas Holdings Inc shares ended Friday up 12.9% at $11.02, after the company outlined plans to rename itself Ondas Inc. and said it has moved its corporate headquarters to West Palm Beach, Florida. The stock traded between $9.91 and $11.06 and was up slightly in after-hours trading. StockAnalysis The moves matter now because Ondas is trying to sharpen its identity as a defense and security technology supplier at a time when investors have been rewarding companies tied to drones, counter-drone systems and robotics. It also comes as the company navigates
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IREN stock jumps 13% as bitcoin hovers near $91,000 — what investors watch next

IREN stock jumps 13% as bitcoin hovers near $91,000 — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:29 ET — Market closed. Shares of IREN Ltd (IREN) closed up 13% on Friday at $42.70, giving the crypto-linked stock a strong start to 2026. The Nasdaq-listed shares swung between $38.10 and $42.99, with about 30.5 million shares changing hands. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, was last trading around $91,285 on Sunday, up about 1.8% from its prior close. Moves in bitcoin often spill into U.S.-listed miners and infrastructure providers tied to the token’s price. Risk-sensitive stocks have been searching for a catalyst as investors look ahead to fresh U.S. economic signals. “The market
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Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as AI data-center optics rally

Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as AI data-center optics rally

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:17 ET — Market closed Applied Optoelectronics’ shares jumped 13.6% in the last regular session on Friday, closing at $39.60. The stock traded between $35.82 and $40.06 during the session. The outsized move mattered because it came on the first trading day of 2026, when positioning and thinner liquidity can amplify swings in smaller, higher-volatility names. “Value is outperforming growth and AI infrastructure is up,” said Jed Ellerbroek, portfolio manager at Argent Capital, describing Friday’s broader tape. Reuters Applied Optoelectronics’ gain also landed alongside strength in optical and networking peers. Lumentum rose 4.7%, Coherent climbed
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ACM Research stock jumps nearly 14% to start 2026 as chip rally returns — what to watch next

ACM Research stock jumps nearly 14% to start 2026 as chip rally returns — what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:13 ET — Market closed ACM Research Inc (ACMR.O) shares last closed up about 14% at $44.88 on Friday, after trading between $40.26 and $44.99 on volume of roughly 1.66 million shares. The move came as chip stocks led Wall Street’s first session of 2026 higher, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 4%, Reuters reported. “Investors might be a little bit more conscious about some of the valuations” in AI-linked stocks, Joe Mazzola, head of trading & derivatives strategist at Charles Schwab, told Reuters. Reuters For ACM, the swing puts fresh attention on a near-term
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Energy Fuels stock today: UUUU jumps 15% as uranium miners rally into 2026 — what investors watch next

Energy Fuels stock today: UUUU jumps 15% as uranium miners rally into 2026 — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:00 ET — Market closed Energy Fuels Inc (UUUU) shares jumped 14.9% on Friday to close at $16.68, with about 14.9 million shares traded. U.S. markets were closed on Sunday. The move matters because Energy Fuels is a high-beta proxy for investor appetite toward nuclear-fuel supply chains and U.S.-based critical materials, a theme that has been prone to sharp reversals. It also shows how quickly positioning can shift at the start of a new year in thinly covered miners, where flows can amplify price swings. Energy Fuels, based near Denver, produces uranium and is developing
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
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, 1:06 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
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.
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