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RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 13:10 EST — Regular session RTX Corp (RTX.N) shares rose 1.3% to $188.09 in afternoon trading on Thursday, after earlier touching $197.00. The stock has seesawed as President Donald Trump pressed for a bigger Pentagon budget while warning defense contractors over dividends and buybacks. Trump said on Wednesday the 2027 U.S. military budget should be…
8 January 2026
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Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 13:00 (ET) — Regular session. Shares of The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL.O) rose about 8.5% to $21.02 in early afternoon trading on Thursday after the maker of Quest and Atkins snacks reported quarterly results and expanded its stock repurchase plan. The stock touched $22 earlier in the session. Simply Good Foods said fiscal first-quarter…
8 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock slides 5% as a high-flying power trade cools ahead of earnings

GE Vernova stock slides 5% as a high-flying power trade cools ahead of earnings

New York, January 8, 2026, 12:41 (EST) — Regular session GE Vernova Inc. shares fell 5.3% to $627.44 in midday trading on Thursday, extending a pullback that began a session earlier. The stock dropped 3.5% on Wednesday. MarketBeat The move matters because GE Vernova has become a crowded way to play rising electricity demand, including from data centers, and the…
8 January 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 12:41 PM EST — Regular session Northrop Grumman Corp shares were up about 3.8% at $598.96 on Thursday, after ranging from $594.17 to $638.44 earlier in the session. The move came as defense stocks steadied after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027, up from $901 billion approved for…
8 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 11:45 EST — Regular session Lockheed Martin shares rose 5.2% to $522.56 on Thursday, extending a volatile two-day stretch after President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027. The stock hit $542.66 earlier in the session before drifting back. Reuters The whipsaw matters because the same White House that is…
8 January 2026
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Astronics stock jumps as ATRO beats Q4 revenue target, rolls out 2026 sales outlook

Astronics stock jumps as ATRO beats Q4 revenue target, rolls out 2026 sales outlook

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 12:02 EST — Regular session Astronics Corp (ATRO.O) shares rose about 8.5% on Thursday after the aerospace supplier posted preliminary fourth-quarter revenue above its target range and set a 2026 revenue outlook that points to another year of growth. The stock was up 8.5% at $63.20 in midday trading, after earlier touching $65.24. Astronics said…
8 January 2026
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Ford stock jumps after Piper Sandler upgrade as eyes-off driving plan comes into view

Ford stock jumps after Piper Sandler upgrade as eyes-off driving plan comes into view

New York, January 8, 2026, 10:18 EST — Regular session Ford stock was up about 4.5% at $14.36 in morning trade on Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the automaker and raised its price target. Shares have traded between $13.78 and $14.39 so far. Piper Sandler lifted Ford to “overweight” from “neutral” and raised its target to $16 from $11, saying…
8 January 2026
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Gold price dips, gold stocks slide as Newmont and GDX track bullion lower before U.S. jobs data

Gold price dips, gold stocks slide as Newmont and GDX track bullion lower before U.S. jobs data

New York, January 8, 2026, 10:12 EST — Regular session Gold-linked stocks fell in early New York trade on Thursday as the gold price eased and traders cut exposure ahead of U.S. jobs data.Newmont (NEM) was down about 2.9% and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) slid about 2.3%, while the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) eased roughly 0.4% by…
8 January 2026
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Apple stock slips after Apple Card moves to JPMorgan from Goldman — what investors watch next

Apple stock slips after Apple Card moves to JPMorgan from Goldman — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 10:10 EST — Regular session Apple shares fell about 1.5% to $256.36 in morning trade on Thursday as investors digested a change in the Apple Card partnership that will shift the co-branded credit card to JPMorgan Chase from Goldman Sachs. AP News Apple and Chase said the handover is expected to take about 24 months,…
8 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce shares jump on fresh buyback update as defense stocks rally

Rolls-Royce shares jump on fresh buyback update as defense stocks rally

London, Jan 8, 2026, 15:06 GMT Rolls-Royce (RR.L) shares firmed on Thursday after the company disclosed another round of share repurchases, buying 434,889 shares on Jan. 7 through UBS and saying it would cancel them. The purchase, split between the London Stock Exchange and CBOE CXE, was done at prices between 1,244 and 1,268 pence a share, and brings the…
8 January 2026
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Indian Oil stock tumbles as tariff jitters and budget tax risk weigh on oil retailers

Indian Oil stock tumbles as tariff jitters and budget tax risk weigh on oil retailers

NEW DELHI, Jan 8, 2026, 17:58 IST Indian Oil Corp shares slid on Thursday, extending a four-session decline, as the state-run fuel retailer tracked a broader sell-off in Indian equities. The stock touched an intraday low of 155.80 rupees and was last down 3.87% at 156.37 rupees. Moneycontrol Marketsmojo The drop landed as investors pulled back from risk assets, with…
8 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips on Shell warning as defence stocks jump

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips on Shell warning as defence stocks jump

London, January 8, 2026, 11:24 GMT — Regular session UK shares eased on Thursday after Shell slid on a downbeat trading update, even as defence names ran higher on fresh bets on military spending. The FTSE 100, London’s blue-chip index, was down 0.3% by 10:40 GMT and the mid-cap FTSE 250 fell 0.4%. Reuters It matters because the market’s first…
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Stock Market Today

  • AGL Energy Shares Down 17% in Past Year Despite 3-Year Gains
    February 3, 2026, 5:52 PM EST. AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) faced a tough year with its share price dropping 21%, far underperforming the market's 8.5% gain. Including dividends, total shareholder return (TSR) was negative 17%. The company slipped into a loss-making position, which weighed on investor sentiment. However, AGL's shares rose 15% over three years and its five-year annualized return stands at 1.7%. Insider buying has increased, suggesting confidence. TSR accounts for dividends reinvested, offering a fuller return picture. While short-term performance disappointed, long-term investors might find value if fundamentals improve. Market watchers are advised to review earnings and cash flow trends for signs of recovery amid recent sell-offs.
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