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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:59 EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares surged Friday following news that the satellite-to-smartphone firm secured a key contract slot with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The stock climbed 14.4% to $115.85 by late morning, having peaked at $120.72 earlier in the day. This shift is significant as the company seeks to prove its…
16 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rises as Barclays upgrade meets TSMC’s plan to spend up to $56 billion

Applied Materials stock rises as Barclays upgrade meets TSMC’s plan to spend up to $56 billion

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:52 ET — Regular session Applied Materials (AMAT) shares climbed 1.8% to $324.85 in late morning trading Friday, pushing higher on a rally in chip-equipment stocks following a Barclays upgrade and new signs that major chipmakers intend to maintain their spending. The stock hit an intraday peak of $330.14. The move matters now because investors…
16 January 2026
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Argan stock jumps nearly 14% as insiders’ filings land and dividend dates loom

Argan stock jumps nearly 14% as insiders’ filings land and dividend dates loom

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:33 ET — Regular session Argan, Inc. shares surged almost 14% on Friday, climbing $45.69 to hit $375.35 in late morning trading. The NYSE-listed contractor bounced back from an early low of $330.34, closing in on its session peak. Why it matters now: the rally arrives alongside new insider-trading disclosures, just as Argan faces a…
16 January 2026
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Lam Research stock rises in regular trade as Wells Fargo upgrade and TSMC capex lift chip-gear names

Lam Research stock rises in regular trade as Wells Fargo upgrade and TSMC capex lift chip-gear names

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:55 AM EST — Regular session Lam Research shares climbed 3.3% to $224.57 in late morning trading, extending gains across chip-equipment stocks following positive cues from major clients and a new upgrade from Wall Street. The stock has tracked chipmakers’ capital spending closely, with investors quick to jump on any sign of increased tool orders…
16 January 2026
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IREN stock price jumps nearly 9% as crypto miners rally on AI data-center pivot

IREN stock price jumps nearly 9% as crypto miners rally on AI data-center pivot

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:26 EST — Regular session IREN Limited shares jumped 8.6% to $56.35 in late-morning trading on Friday, bouncing between $51.94 and $56.73 earlier. Bitcoin fell 1.7% to roughly $94,897, yet some U.S.-listed crypto miners like Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital, and CleanSpark posted gains. This shift is significant as miners are now being valued more for…
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Netflix stock price nudges higher as Warner Bros bid looms over earnings week

Netflix stock price nudges higher as Warner Bros bid looms over earnings week

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:11 AM EST — Regular session Netflix shares edged up roughly 0.1% to $88.12 on Friday, fluctuating between $87.82 and $88.64 during the session. Netflix’s fourth-quarter earnings, set for Tuesday, have morphed into a test of confidence in its $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros’ streaming and studio businesses. Investors are zeroing in on specifics…
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Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy

Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:30 EST — Regular session Archer Aviation Inc shares climbed roughly 4% on Friday, boosting the electric air-taxi maker’s market cap amid active options trading and sustained buzz from a recent Wall Street endorsement. The stock gained 35 cents, reaching $9.21 in morning deals. This move is crucial since Archer and its rivals remain in…
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Denison Mines stock jumps with uranium names as Phoenix approvals come into focus

Denison Mines stock jumps with uranium names as Phoenix approvals come into focus

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:04 ET — Regular session Denison Mines Corp shares climbed roughly 4.1% to $3.70 on Friday morning, having peaked at $3.80 earlier in the session. On the NYSE American, the stock swung between $3.58 and $3.80, with around 7.3 million shares traded. Uranium stocks climbed, with Cameco rising around 3.8%. Uranium Energy jumped about 4.6%,…
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GE Vernova stock jumps as PJM emergency auction plan puts data-center power in focus

GE Vernova stock jumps as PJM emergency auction plan puts data-center power in focus

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:42 AM EST — Regular session Shares of GE Vernova (GEV) jumped 5.6% to $678.21 by 10:42 a.m. EST Friday, following news of a proposed emergency power auction on the PJM grid that boosted demand for turbine and grid suppliers. Governors from PJM states are set to join the White House in signing a deal…
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Grab stock price bounces as Indonesia ride-hailing decree risk hangs over GRAB shares

Grab stock price bounces as Indonesia ride-hailing decree risk hangs over GRAB shares

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 09:54 EST — Market hours underway. Shares of Grab Holdings climbed 2.7% to $4.51 in early Nasdaq trading Friday, bouncing between $4.42 and $4.60 beforehand. The stock took a hit this week after Reuters reported that Indonesia is considering a draft presidential decree to slash the commission cap ride-hailing companies can charge drivers—from 20% down…
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Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% in premarket after earnings point to dealmaking rebound

Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% in premarket after earnings point to dealmaking rebound

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 06:04 EST — Premarket Morgan Stanley shares jumped 5.8% to $191.23 in U.S. premarket trading Friday, fueled by stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profits. The Wall Street bank saw a boost from a surge in dealmaking fees. The report arrives early in earnings season, as investors assess whether the surge in mergers and stock-and-bond issuance can hold up.…
16 January 2026
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Unilever share price slips in early trade as investors digest post-Magnum numbers

Unilever share price slips in early trade as investors digest post-Magnum numbers

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Regular session Unilever shares edged down 0.1% to 4,775 pence by 0915 GMT, after dipping to 4,761 earlier in the session. (Google) The modest move comes as investors reset their baseline for the consumer goods group after the separation of its ice cream business, with Unilever due to report Q4 and full-year 2025…
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  • Ex-Dividend Dates Set for Norfolk Southern, J.B. Hunt, Alliance Resource Partners
    February 4, 2026, 11:15 AM EST. Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC), J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), and Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) will trade ex-dividend on Feb. 6, 2026. NSC's quarterly dividend is $1.35, yielding approximately 0.45% based on its recent stock price of $298.32, with a payment date of Feb. 20, 2026. JBHT pays $0.45 per share, a 0.20% yield, also on Feb. 20. ARLP's quarterly dividend is $0.60, roughly a 2.40% yield, paid Feb. 13. Ex-dividend date means buyers on or after this date aren't entitled to the dividend, often causing share prices to adjust lower by the dividend amount. Yearly yields based on recent payouts are 1.81% for NSC, 0.82% for JBHT, and 9.60% for ARLP. Shares traded higher Wednesday, with NSC up 2.4%, JBHT up 4.2%, and ARLP up 1.2%.
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