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Polestar stock plunges after BBVA’s 8.4% stake filing reveals Geely-linked exit option

Polestar stock plunges after BBVA’s 8.4% stake filing reveals Geely-linked exit option

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 17:35 ET Shares of Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC fell 6.9% to $19.81 on Friday and swung between $23.29 and $19.67, after a regulatory disclosure highlighted a large new stake tied to a Geely-linked exit option. The disclosure matters because Polestar is leaning on fresh funding to shore up its balance sheet, and the terms attached to that capital can influence how investors value the stock. It also lands days before new operating data. Polestar has said it will publish fourth-quarter retail sales volumes next week, a near-term read on demand as the EV market
Bitcoin price today nears $90,000 as Coinbase stock, miners rise after hours

Bitcoin price today nears $90,000 as Coinbase stock, miners rise after hours

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 4:47 PM ET — After-hours Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, rose 1.9% to $89,904 on Friday, hovering just below $90,000 after trading between $88,195 and $90,804 on the day. Ether, the second-largest token, gained 4.7% to $3,124. The move puts crypto back on traders’ screens as markets return from the holiday lull and investors test whether risk appetite is improving into the first full week of 2026. It also comes after a bruising late-2025 stretch that reshaped how many investors frame bitcoin — less as a diversifier and more as a rates-sensitive risk trade. Linh
Silver price today: SLV rises after-hours as spot silver steadies near $72 on Fed-cut bets

Silver price today: SLV rises after-hours as spot silver steadies near $72 on Fed-cut bets

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 16:46 ET — After-hours iShares Silver Trust (SLV), a widely traded proxy for the metal, was up 2.1% at $65.75 in after-hours trade on Friday. Spot silver rose 1.7% to $72.45 an ounce during the U.S. session, Reuters reported, even as the dollar index firmed and the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.195%. Reuters The move matters because silver has become an early barometer for how investors are positioning for U.S. rates and risk in 2026. When bond yields and the dollar rise, precious metals can face headwinds because they do not pay interest and
Tesla stock falls on delivery miss as BYD takes EV crown — what’s next for TSLA

Tesla stock falls on delivery miss as BYD takes EV crown — what’s next for TSLA

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 4:18 PM ET — After-hours Tesla (TSLA.O) shares fell 2.3% to $439.31 in Friday’s regular session and traded between $462.42 and $435.33 after the electric-vehicle (EV) maker reported quarterly deliveries that missed estimates. Visible Alpha data showed analysts had expected 434,487 deliveries, and the annual tally left Tesla trailing China’s BYD after the expiry of a $7,500 U.S. federal EV tax credit and intensifying competition from rivals such as Volkswagen and BMW. “It’s about Optimus, Robotaxi and physical AI,” said Dennis Dick, a trader at Triple D Trading, which owns Tesla shares. Reuters The delivery
Accenture stock slides nearly 3% as software sector slumps to start 2026

Accenture stock slides nearly 3% as software sector slumps to start 2026

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 4:02 PM ET — After-hours Accenture plc shares were down 2.9% at $260.55 in late trade on Friday, after ranging between $258.07 and $271.92 in the session. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF fell about 2.8%. The slide matters because markets are shifting out of holiday-thinned trading and into January catalysts that can reset expectations for growth, corporate spending and interest rates. Accenture is closely watched as a barometer for corporate technology budgets because it sells consulting and outsourcing services across industries. That makes the stock sensitive to shifts in risk appetite around software and
Western Digital stock jumps 8% today as AI storage names lead early 2026 trade

Western Digital stock jumps 8% today as AI storage names lead early 2026 trade

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 15:03 ET — Regular session Western Digital shares rose about 8.1% to $186.30 by mid-afternoon on Friday, lifting with a broad move higher in data-storage and memory stocks. The stock traded between $176.00 and $187.53 and last showed volume of about 4.7 million shares. The move keeps Western Digital in focus after a breakout year that made it the S&P 500’s best-performing stock in 2025, as investors gauge whether demand tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure can hold up. Barron’s The rally in storage names came as U.S. equities wavered in the first session of the
Caterpillar stock jumps 4% as Wolfe lifts target to $670; investors brace for Jan. 9 jobs report

Caterpillar stock jumps 4% as Wolfe lifts target to $670; investors brace for Jan. 9 jobs report

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:45 ET — Regular session Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) shares climbed 4.3% on Friday after Wolfe Research raised its price target on the heavy equipment maker to $670 from $470 and reiterated an “outperform” rating, according to MT Newswires. MarketScreener The call landed as Wall Street opened 2026 with a cautious tone and investors repositioned toward economically sensitive names, including industrials, after a choppy finish to 2025. Reuters “The market is looking for direction,” said Matthew Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, pointing to a packed January calendar that includes the U.S. employment report
T-Mobile stock slips in 2026’s first session as investors eye Feb. 11 targets update

T-Mobile stock slips in 2026’s first session as investors eye Feb. 11 targets update

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:45 ET — Regular session T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) shares fell 1.1% to $200.81 in afternoon trading, after swinging between $199.75 and $203.04. The decline comes as investors reset positions for 2026 and refocus on the carrier’s next major disclosure cycle, when management is expected to refresh its medium-term outlook. On the consumer front, T-Mobile’s support page shows an Apple TV+ price change taking effect January 1: customers billed through the carrier will see $12.99 per month, while eligible plans apply a $9.99 discount, leaving a $3 monthly charge “after your T-Mobile discount,” with subscription
JFrog stock sinks nearly 7% despite Barclays note on new Enterprise X price hike

JFrog stock sinks nearly 7% despite Barclays note on new Enterprise X price hike

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:31 ET — Regular session JFrog Ltd shares fell nearly 7% on Friday, extending a sharp pullback that took the DevOps software maker below $60 a share during the session. The decline matters because the stock has been treated as a “pricing power” story into year-end, a narrative that can fray quickly if broader software multiples come under pressure. It also comes at the very start of 2026, when investors tend to reset risk and rebalance portfolios. A fresh note from Barclays underscored that pricing lever. But the market reaction showed traders are still demanding
Bitcoin price today: BTC hovers near $90,000 as Coinbase, Strategy and miners climb

Bitcoin price today: BTC hovers near $90,000 as Coinbase, Strategy and miners climb

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 13:46 ET — Regular session bitcoin rose 2.2% to $89,982 by early afternoon in New York, after swinging between $87,971 and $90,804. Crypto-linked U.S. stocks moved higher, with Coinbase up 4.4%, Strategy up 3.8% and Marathon Digital up 9.6%. The bounce comes after bitcoin ended 2025 down more than 6%, its first annual decline since 2022, and after a late-year slide from an October record above $126,000, Reuters reported. “Bitcoin increasingly exhibits the characteristics of a risk asset,” said Linh Tran, a senior market analyst at XS.com, meaning it often moves with stocks. Reuters said
Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:36 ET — Regular session Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc were down about 2% at $27.15 in early U.S. trading on Friday after the company filed new investor materials ahead of a shareholder vote on expanding its authorized share count. The proposal matters because “authorized shares” set the legal ceiling on how much stock a company can issue. Raising that cap can give management room for future stock sales, which can dilute existing investors, or for stock splits, which increase the share count while lowering the price per share. The filing lands as crypto-linked
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock rises to start 2026 as traders eye CES and key U.S. data

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock rises to start 2026 as traders eye CES and key U.S. data

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 12:04 ET — Regular session Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. rose about 3% to $26.95 by 12:04 p.m. ET on Friday, the first U.S. trading day of 2026. The NYSE-listed stock traded between $25.44 and $27.64, with about 25.4 million shares changing hands. The move puts attention back on a corner of the market that tends to magnify shifts in risk appetite. With many investors restarting positions after a holiday-thinned finish to 2025, small-cap tech names have been among the first to see fresh flows. D-Wave has two near-term dates traders are circling. It is
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Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock whipsaws with ether — what to watch before Monday

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock whipsaws with ether — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
BitMine Immersion Technologies shares rose 16.8% to $20.32 Friday after a 14.3% drop Thursday, tracking sharp swings in ether and bitcoin. Trading volume hit 54 million shares. The company held over 4.2 million ether and 193 bitcoin as of Feb. 1, with nearly 2.9 million ether staked, according to an SEC filing. Crypto price moves over the weekend are expected to drive Monday’s open.
Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

7 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 Friday, ending a seven-session rally and closing about 2.7% below Thursday’s one-year high. The dip follows news that consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down, with Alfonso Villanueva named interim head. Verizon has climbed 16% since January 29 amid strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback plan.
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