Investment News News 1 January 2026

GOOG stock today: Analyst lifts Alphabet target to $385 as AI-search optimism kicks off 2026

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:54 ET — Market closed Citizens Financial Group analyst Andrew Boone raised his price target on Google parent Alphabet to $385 from $340, citing AI Mode and AI Overviews in Search and the release of

1 January 2026

AI Technology·Financial Analysis·Investment News·Stock Market

Meta Platforms (META) stock in focus as scam-ad probe and lawsuit hang over shares into 2026

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:47 ET — Market closed. Meta Platforms (META) shares were last down 0.9% at $660.09 from the prior close in the final session of 2025, after trading between $658.45 and $667.08. The stock came into

1 January 2026

Investment News·Lawsuits·Meta Platforms·Stock Market·Technology

Microsoft stock today: MSFT ends 2025 lower as traders shift focus to AI and January earnings

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:30 ET — Market closed Microsoft Corp shares fell 0.8% to $483.62 in the final trading session of 2025 on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal With U.S. markets closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day,

1 January 2026

AI Trends·Earnings Reports·Investment News·Microsoft·Stock Market

BSE share price today: BSE Ltd slips as investors brace for December-quarter results

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:47 ET — Market closed BSE Ltd shares slipped 0.16% to end at 2,628 rupees on Thursday, in a subdued start to 2026 for Indian equities. The stock traded between 2,603 and 2,650.5 rupees, with

1 January 2026

Financial Results·Investment News·Market Analysis·Stock Market

BYD stock slips in Shenzhen after sales growth slows to a five-year low

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:33 ET — Market closed BYD Co said in a stock filing on Thursday that 2025 vehicle sales rose 7.73% to 4.6 million units, its weakest growth in five years as competition in China’s electric-vehicle

1 January 2026

Electric Vehicles·Financial Analysis·Investment News·Stock Market

Air China stock jumps on $9.5 billion Airbus jet deal — what Shanghai investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:30 ET — Market closed Air China’s Shanghai-listed shares (601111.SS) rose 3.3% to 9.37 yuan at the last close on Dec. 31 after the flag carrier disclosed a large order for Airbus narrow-body aircraft. Google

1 January 2026

Aviation Industry·Corporate Deals·Investment News·Stock Market

Applied Materials stock drops again as China’s “50% local tools” push weighs on AMAT

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 21:07 ET — Market closed Applied Materials shares fell 1.1% to $256.99 on Wednesday, extending a two-day slide into the year’s final session as chip-equipment stocks tracked policy-driven headlines out of China. China is requiring

1 January 2026

Company Analysis·Investment News·Semiconductor Industry·Stock Market

Qualcomm stock slides in thin year-end trade; QCOM turns to Feb. 4 earnings next

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 20:43 ET — Market closed QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) ended Wednesday down 1.5% at $171.05, giving back ground in the final U.S. trading session of 2025. MarketWatch The stock fell as Wall Street closed the year

1 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Investment News·Stock Market·Technology

Johnson & Johnson stock ends 2025 steady as Halda deal closes and Barclays hikes target

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 8:48 PM ET — Market closed Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) shares eked out a 0.02% gain to $206.95 on Wednesday, a rare green finish as U.S. stocks slipped in the final session of 2025. The

1 January 2026

Financial Analysis·Investment News·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Costco stock slips into year-end as investors focus on Jan. 7 sales report

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 19:53 ET Costco Wholesale shares edged lower in thin year-end trading on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the retailer’s next update: a monthly sales report due in early January. The move was modest, but

1 January 2026

Financial Reports·Investment News·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Applied Digital (APLD) stock rises after hours as bullish analyst targets stack up ahead of Jan. 7 earnings call

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 18:23 ET — After-hours Applied Digital Corp shares were up 1.8% at $24.52 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, as investors weighed fresh bullish analyst commentary heading into the company’s next earnings update. The stock traded

1 January 2026

After-Hours Trading·Analyst Ratings·Earnings Reports·Investment News·Stock Market

Exxon stock today: XOM slips after hours as oil caps 2025’s steep drop

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 5:59 PM ET — After-hours Exxon Mobil Corporation shares slipped in after-hours trading on Wednesday, with the energy sector under pressure into the end of the year. The stock was down about 0.5% at $120.34.

1 January 2026

Financial Analysis·Investment News·Oil Industry·Stock Market