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Investing News 29 January 2026

UnitedHealth stock price today: UNH slips as Medicare Advantage rate shock still bites

UnitedHealth stock price today: UNH slips as Medicare Advantage rate shock still bites

UnitedHealth Group shares fell 1.2% to $290.50 Thursday after regulators proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027, far below expectations. The company warned of possible benefit cuts and a $1.6 billion charge tied to a cyberattack. UnitedHealth stock plunged 19% Tuesday after executives called the proposal “disappointing.” CMS will issue final rates by April 6.
29 January 2026
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Broadcom (AVGO) stock price drops nearly 2% as chip shares slide ahead of Apple earnings

Broadcom (AVGO) stock price drops nearly 2% as chip shares slide ahead of Apple earnings

Broadcom shares fell 1.9% to $326.92 in early New York trading Thursday, tracking declines across the semiconductor sector as investors weighed Big Tech’s AI spending against the Fed’s decision to keep rates elevated. Nvidia slipped 1.3%, Marvell dropped 4%, and chip ETFs lost about 1.6%. Apple’s earnings, due after the close, remain a key focus for Broadcom investors.
29 January 2026
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Carvana stock rebounds after Gotham short report rout; CVNA swings in early trade

Carvana stock rebounds after Gotham short report rout; CVNA swings in early trade

Carvana shares rose about 8% Thursday to $442.02, recovering from a 14.2% drop after Gotham City Research accused the company of overstating earnings by over $1 billion. Carvana denied the allegations, calling them misleading. The stock’s volatility comes ahead of its Feb. 18 earnings report. Other auto retailers, including CarMax and AutoNation, saw smaller declines.
29 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock (DNN) rises in premarket after uranium jumps back above $100

Denison Mines stock (DNN) rises in premarket after uranium jumps back above $100

Denison Mines rose 2.1% to $4.40 in premarket trading Thursday after uranium’s spot price jumped to $100.25 per pound, its highest since 2022. Partner Cosa Resources began winter drilling at two Saskatchewan joint ventures. Denison aims to start building its Phoenix mine pending regulatory approval, with initial production targeted for mid-2028. Investors await Denison’s earnings on Feb. 26.
29 January 2026
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Nvidia stock jumps in premarket as CEO flags China H200 decision — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia stock jumps in premarket as CEO flags China H200 decision — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia shares rose 1.6% to $191.52 in premarket trading after CEO Jensen Huang said China is close to approving a license for the H200 AI chip. Beijing has allowed ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 H200 chips under certain conditions, Reuters reported. Microsoft and Meta’s increased capital spending kept focus on AI chip demand and ongoing supply bottlenecks.
29 January 2026
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Eightco (ORBS) stock pops in premarket — what’s driving the move after-hours

Eightco (ORBS) stock pops in premarket — what’s driving the move after-hours

Eightco Holdings shares rose 4.3% to $1.46 in premarket trading Thursday after announcing a partnership with Futurum Group on an AI trust-scoring platform. The stock surged as much as 18% post-close Wednesday. Beta testing for the new platform begins in Q2 2026, with full rollout set for Q4. Traders are watching for updates on pilot customers and pricing as the market opens.
29 January 2026
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Plug Power stock price slips premarket as shareholders vote on doubling authorized shares

Plug Power stock price slips premarket as shareholders vote on doubling authorized shares

Plug Power shares fell 0.4% to $2.44 in Thursday premarket trading ahead of a shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 3 billion. The company warned it may pursue a reverse stock split if the proposal fails. The vote result is expected after a 10 a.m. ET meeting. Plug shares remain down 46% from their 52-week high.
29 January 2026
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AT&T shares jump on upbeat 2026 outlook as fiber push and spectrum deal take center stage

AT&T shares jump on upbeat 2026 outlook as fiber push and spectrum deal take center stage

AT&T shares rose 4.6% in premarket trading after the company forecast 2026 profits above Wall Street estimates and raised its long-term cash flow outlook. The company cited growth in fiber broadband and 5G, and pending deals for Lumen fiber assets and EchoStar spectrum licenses. CEO John Stankey said AT&T aims to connect over 40 million fiber customer locations by year-end.
29 January 2026
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Lloyds (LLOY.L) share price jumps on profit beat and £1.75bn buyback — what investors watch next

Lloyds (LLOY.L) share price jumps on profit beat and £1.75bn buyback — what investors watch next

Lloyds shares rose 2.2% to a 52-week high after the bank announced a £1.75 billion buyback and raised its 2026 profit target. Annual pre-tax profit jumped 12% to £6.7 billion, beating forecasts. The bank increased its dividend and projected 2026 net interest income at about £14.9 billion. Uncertainty remains over motor finance compensation costs.
29 January 2026
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AAOI stock cools in premarket after 21% surge as options heat up and insider files to sell shares

AAOI stock cools in premarket after 21% surge as options heat up and insider files to sell shares

Applied Optoelectronics shares fell 0.6% to $44.95 premarket Thursday after a 21% surge the previous day. Options trading spiked, with call volume quadrupling and implied volatility hitting 116.66%. Insider David Kuo filed to sell 12,000 shares worth about $540,671. Roughly 18% of the float remains short, drawing attention from traders ahead of the next earnings report.
29 January 2026
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Nokia stock slides 6% after 2026 profit outlook rattles investors despite Q4 beat

Nokia stock slides 6% after 2026 profit outlook rattles investors despite Q4 beat

Nokia shares fell about 6% in Helsinki after the company issued a cautious 2026 profit forecast, despite reporting Q4 operating profit of 1.06 billion euros. The company set its 2026 profit outlook at 2.0–2.5 billion euros and announced Sari Baldauf will step down as board chair after the April AGM, with Timo Ihamuotila proposed as successor.
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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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