Investment News News 5 January 2026

Fortescue shares rise as iron ore firms; FMG investors eye Jan. 22 output report

Sydney, Jan 6, 2026, 16:58 AEDT — After-hours Fortescue Ltd shares rose on Tuesday, buoyed by a fresh lift in iron ore prices that kept demand steady for Australia’s heavyweight miners. Fortescue was last up 1.56% at A$22.84, after trading

6 January 2026

Investment News·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 20:46 EST — Market closed Halliburton Co (HAL.N) shares jumped 7.9% on Monday to $31.92, after touching a session high of $33.33. SLB (SLB.N) added 9.0% and Baker Hughes (BKR.O) rose 4.1%, while the VanEck

6 January 2026

Company Earnings·Energy Sector·Investment News·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Oklo stock jumps nearly 15% as DOE backs uranium enrichment — what’s next for OKLO

New York, January 5, 2026, 19:30 EST — After-hours Oklo Inc. shares rose 14.8% on Monday and were little changed in after-hours trading, as investors piled into advanced nuclear names after the U.S. Energy Department moved to expand domestic uranium

6 January 2026

Company Analysis·Energy Sector·Investment News·Stock Market·Uranium

Costco stock climbs on Mizuho’s $1,000 call as December sales report nears

New York, January 5, 2026, 18:59 EST — After-hours Costco Wholesale Corp (COST.O) shares were up $21.18, or about 2.5%, at $875.74 in after-hours trading on Monday after Mizuho upgraded the warehouse retailer and raised its price target to $1,000.

6 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Financial Analysis·Investment News·Retail Industry·Stock Market

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains after Barclays target hike as Jan. 27 earnings loom

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 18:23 EST — After-hours UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH.N) shares rose 1.7% on Monday to $342.02, after Barclays lifted its price target on the insurer. The move matters because UnitedHealth has been a re-rating story: the

6 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Financial Analysis·Healthcare Stocks·Investment News·Stock Market

Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

New York, January 5, 2026, 18:14 (EST) — After-hours Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB.O) shares rose 2.8% in regular trading on Monday to $78.15, then dipped about 0.7% after hours. Investing The move keeps the space company’s stock near a 52-week

6 January 2026

Aerospace Industry·Investment News·Space Technology·Stock Market

GOLD stock jumps after Gold.com seals Monex acquisition as gold price hits one-week high

New York, January 5, 2026, 17:10 EST — After-hours Gold.com shares rose 4.5% to $36.33 in after-hours trading on Monday after the precious-metals dealer said it closed its acquisition of Monex Deposit Company. Gold.com, Inc. The deal matters now because

5 January 2026

Financial Markets·Gold Prices·Investment News·Stock Market

Legend Biotech stock hits a fresh 52-week low as biotech lags — JPMorgan update looms

New York, January 5, 2026, 15:53 EST — Regular session Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN) shares fell 4.7% to $20.49 on Monday, after touching $20.29 — a fresh 52-week low — in afternoon trading. The stock is about 55% below its

5 January 2026

Biotech Industry·Financial Analysis·Investment News·Stock Market

Merck stock ticks higher as MRK nears recent highs ahead of JPM Healthcare Conference

New York, January 5, 2026, 15:35 EST — Regular session Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) shares edged up on Monday as investors looked ahead to the drugmaker’s appearance at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference next week. The stock was up

5 January 2026

Financial Analysis·Healthcare Industry·Investment News·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Why Xenon Pharmaceuticals stock is down today as JPM Healthcare Conference nears

New York, January 5, 2026, 15:22 EST — Regular session Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc (XENE) shares were down 6.5% at $41.60 in afternoon trading on Monday, about 8% off the session high. The Nasdaq-listed biotech traded between $45.21 and $41.45, with

5 January 2026

Financial Analysis·Healthcare Industry·Investment News·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Comstock Resources stock slides as U.S. gas futures drop on warm-weather outlook

New York, January 5, 2026, 14:52 EST — Regular session Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) shares fell 4.2% to $22.60 in afternoon trading on Monday as U.S. natural gas futures slid more than 5% on forecasts for above-normal temperatures, Reuters reported.

5 January 2026

Energy Sector·Investment News·Market Trends·Natural Gas·Stock Market

Accenture stock rebounds nearly 2% as Redburn nudges target; dividend date and March earnings in focus

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 14:34 EST — Regular session Accenture shares rose nearly 2% on Monday, clawing back some ground after last week’s slide as investors weighed another cautious analyst update and upcoming shareholder-return milestones. The move matters because

5 January 2026

Dividends·Earnings Reports·Investment News·Stock Market

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