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Investing News 2 January 2026

DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 8:44 PM ET — Market closed. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp shares climbed in the last regular session, closing up 5.4% at $13.25 on Dec. 31. U.S. markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. markets.businessinsider.com The move put fresh attention on DJT’s strategy pivot, as the Truth Social parent leans harder into financial products to keep investors engaged and broaden revenue streams beyond its core social-media business. It also comes at a moment when Washington has become more supportive of crypto firms, even as digital-asset prices have pulled back, leaving
Nike stock (NKE) climbs after CEO Elliott Hill buys $1 million in shares

Nike stock (NKE) climbs after CEO Elliott Hill buys $1 million in shares

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:55 ET — Market closed Nike shares ended the last U.S. trading session up 4.2% at $63.71, after a regulatory filing showed Chief Executive Elliott Hill bought about $1 million worth of stock. Insider buying — when executives use personal funds to buy shares — often draws attention because it can signal confidence at a moment when investors are debating whether a turnaround is taking hold. That matters now for Nike because the stock has been under pressure and year-end trading can exaggerate moves, with investors repositioning for the start of the new year. A
SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:53 ET — Market closed SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) shares closed down 1.4% at $26.18 on Wednesday, after trading between $26.08 and $26.90. About 34 million shares changed hands. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Nasdaq The move echoed a cautious tone in 2025’s final session, when the S&P 500 fell 0.74% and the Nasdaq lost 0.76% in light holiday-week volume. “It’s perfectly fine in any bull market to have moments of cost,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder and president of Reflexivity, pointing to profit-taking when liquidity is low. Reuters Rates
American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:23 ET — Market closed American Airlines Group Inc (AAL.O) shares last closed unchanged at $15.33 in the year’s final trading session on Dec. 31, before the New Year’s Day holiday shuttered U.S. stock markets on Thursday. The stock traded about 27.7 million shares that day, the company’s historical price data show. American Airlines+1 With trading set to resume on Friday, investors are taking fresh cues from energy markets. Fuel is a major, fast-moving cost for airlines because jet fuel prices tend to move with crude oil and refining conditions. The other near-term question is
MARA stock slides into 2026 after share-plan filing as bitcoin steadies near $88,000

MARA stock slides into 2026 after share-plan filing as bitcoin steadies near $88,000

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:10 ET — Market closed MARA Holdings, Inc (MARA) shares fell 3.6% in the last U.S. session of 2025, closing at $8.98 after trading between $8.96 and $9.40. U.S. markets were shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Traders often treat MARA as a leveraged proxy for bitcoin because miners earn bitcoin by running specialized computers that help secure the network. That linkage matters at the start of 2026 as investors reassess crypto exposure against broader risk sentiment. Bitcoin was last up about 1% at around $88,666, but was on track to end 2025 down
Plug Power stock ends 2025 higher after analyst upgrade — with a key share-vote ahead

Plug Power stock ends 2025 higher after analyst upgrade — with a key share-vote ahead

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:30 ET — Market closed Plug Power shares ended the year on a firmer note after Clear Street upgraded the hydrogen fuel-cell maker, even as U.S. equity markets went dark on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. TipRanks+1 The upgrade matters heading into the first trading day of 2026 because Plug’s stock has been volatile and investors remain focused on financing risk at cash-hungry clean-energy names, where new share issuance can quickly dilute existing holders. TipRanks+1 It also lands as shareholders head toward a late-January vote that could expand Plug’s ability to issue stock.
Vertiv stock ends 2025 down 1.5% as markets shut for New Year’s — what to watch next

Vertiv stock ends 2025 down 1.5% as markets shut for New Year’s — what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:15 ET — Market closed Vertiv Holdings Co shares ended the final trading session of 2025 down 1.5% at $162.01, as U.S. markets stayed closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Reuters The move matters because Vertiv has become a closely watched proxy for spending on data centers, including power and cooling gear needed for AI-heavy computing loads. That makes the stock sensitive to shifts in risk appetite as investors reset positions at the start of a new year. Vertiv Holdings Co. Wall Street closed 2025 with another down session, even as the main indexes
Starbucks stock today: Why SBUX closed at $84 and what Wall Street watches next

Starbucks stock today: Why SBUX closed at $84 and what Wall Street watches next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:11 ET — Market closed Starbucks Corp shares ended the last regular session of 2025 down 1.22% at $84.21, underperforming a broadly weaker market on Dec. 31. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. MarketWatch+1 The slide keeps attention on CEO Brian Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” turnaround effort at a moment when investors want clearer evidence the changes can lift traffic and protect margins. Starbucks shares were down about 6% over 2025, Business Insider reported. Business Insider On Dec. 31, the S&P 500 fell 0.74% and the Dow dropped 0.63%, while
Agnico Eagle stock today: AEM dips into the New Year as Wall Street shuts for the holiday

Agnico Eagle stock today: AEM dips into the New Year as Wall Street shuts for the holiday

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:04 ET — Market closed Agnico Eagle Mines Limited shares (NYSE: AEM) last closed down about 1.4% at $169.53 on Dec. 31, with U.S. stock markets shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day. New York Stock Exchange The pause matters because gold miners tend to take their cue from bullion and real-time shifts in rates and the dollar, which can reset trader positioning quickly after a holiday break. Spot gold fell 0.78% to $4,312.39 an ounce in the last session, Reuters market data showed. Reuters Treasury yields firmed after a U.S. labor-market reading surprised to
CRISPR Therapeutics stock (CRSP) slips into 2026 as New Year’s Day shuts Wall Street — what investors watch next

CRISPR Therapeutics stock (CRSP) slips into 2026 as New Year’s Day shuts Wall Street — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:59 ET — Market closed Shares of CRISPR Therapeutics AG ended the last trading session of 2025 down 1.4% at $52.44. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day, according to the NYSE holiday calendar. StockAnalysis+1 The pullback matters because CRISPR heads into 2026 with its first commercial product still early in launch and with investors seeking clearer signs of demand. The stock has tended to react sharply to shifts in sentiment around gene-editing drugmakers. Traders are also looking ahead to the next set of checkpoints: read-throughs from partner Vertex Pharmaceuticals, which
Zeta Global stock slips into New Year’s Day market closure — what ZETA investors are watching next

Zeta Global stock slips into New Year’s Day market closure — what ZETA investors are watching next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 18:59 ET — Market closed. Zeta Global Holdings Corp shares last closed down 2.2% at $20.35 on Wednesday, the final U.S. trading session of 2025, with markets closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Investing The pause matters because holiday-thinned trading can exaggerate moves, and investors are setting positions for 2026 after a strong year for equities. Growth-oriented software stocks tend to be sensitive to shifts in rate expectations because more of their value rests on future earnings. Reuters Zeta’s dip came after a late-December climb, leaving the stock about 11% higher than
POET Technologies stock ends 2025 lower as markets close for New Year’s Day — what investors watch next

POET Technologies stock ends 2025 lower as markets close for New Year’s Day — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 06:40 PM ET — Market closed POET Technologies Inc. shares ended the year’s final session down 2.9% at $6.33, after a late-December pullback in tech and semiconductor-linked stocks. U.S. markets were closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Nasdaq+1 The move matters now because holiday-thin trading can magnify swings in smaller stocks, and investors are resetting positioning for the first session of 2026. “It’s perfectly fine in any bull market to have moments of cost,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder and president of Reflexivity, pointing to profit-taking when liquidity was low. Reuters Wall Street’s major indexes
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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:40 AM EST ARC Resources (TSX:ARX) Shares Drop 10% Amid Valuation Debate February 7, 2026, 12:40 AM EST. ARC Resources (TSX:ARX) shares fell 10% last week to CA$22.83, reversing part of a strong five-year rally. The stock has lost 12.2% year-to-date but still boasts a 236% return over five years, highlighting recent momentum cooling. Market focus centers on whether the drop creates a buying opportunity or reflects pricing in future challenges. The current price is well below the fair value estimate of CA$30.45, suggesting undervaluation. ARC's investments in
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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