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Investments News 30 January 2026

United Rentals stock slips again as 2026 outlook and $5 billion buyback stay in focus

United Rentals stock slips again as 2026 outlook and $5 billion buyback stay in focus

United Rentals shares fell 0.3% to $784.73 midday Friday after reporting Q4 revenue of $4.208 billion and a 14.6% drop in used equipment sales. The company forecast 2026 revenue of $16.8–$17.3 billion and announced a new $5 billion share buyback plan. Specialty rentals revenue rose 9.2%, but margins narrowed due to higher costs.
30 January 2026
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock ticks up after Chronosphere deal closes as traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock ticks up after Chronosphere deal closes as traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks shares rose about 0.5% to $177.15 Friday after the company finalized its acquisition of Chronosphere. Financial terms were not disclosed, though a previous agreement valued the deal at $3.35 billion. Investors await Palo Alto’s earnings report for details on integration costs and future guidance. The stock had dropped 4.1% in the prior session.
30 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock slides as traders digest Nvidia’s $2B stake and “AI factory” buildout plan

CoreWeave stock slides as traders digest Nvidia’s $2B stake and “AI factory” buildout plan

CoreWeave shares fell 3.7% to $95.80 after Nvidia disclosed a $2 billion investment at $87.20 per share, making Nvidia the company’s second-largest shareholder. The stock drop followed a volatile week as investors weighed the funding against concerns over execution risks and the nature of cross-investments in the AI supply chain.
30 January 2026
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AT&T stock price rises again: $45 billion return plan, fiber deals and what comes next

AT&T stock price rises again: $45 billion return plan, fiber deals and what comes next

AT&T shares rose 2.6% to $25.78 Friday morning after the company raised its 2026 profit and cash-flow forecasts. The company reported Q4 revenue of $33.5 billion and projected free cash flow above $18 billion for 2026, with annual capital spending of $23–24 billion. AT&T plans to return over $45 billion to shareholders through 2028 while keeping its dividend steady.
30 January 2026
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Ford stock price today slips after pension-loss filing as Wall Street weighs rates

Ford stock price today slips after pension-loss filing as Wall Street weighs rates

Ford shares fell 0.7% to $13.90 after the company projected a $0.6 billion pretax loss from pension and benefits remeasurement, set to cut net income by $0.5 billion. The disclosure comes ahead of Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings report, as investors watch Washington’s scrutiny of its battery strategy and react to inflation data and Fed leadership news.
30 January 2026
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Charter Communications stock rises before the bell as Spectrum narrows broadband losses, capex outlook in focus

Charter Communications stock rises before the bell as Spectrum narrows broadband losses, capex outlook in focus

Charter Communications shares rose 4.8% to $191.52 in premarket trading after reporting a slowdown in internet customer losses and a rebound in video subscribers for Q4. Revenue fell 2.3% to $13.6 billion, while free cash flow dropped to $773 million. The company plans $11.4 billion in capital spending for 2026. Investors are watching for further broadband losses and cash flow trends.
30 January 2026
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VivoSim Labs stock (VIVS) jumps premarket after Korea, China distributor deals — what to watch next

VivoSim Labs stock (VIVS) jumps premarket after Korea, China distributor deals — what to watch next

VivoSim Labs shares jumped 111.8% to $3.60 in premarket trading Friday after announcing new distributor deals in Korea and China. The company named JCBio and Tekon Biotech as partners for its human-cell toxicology services. Traders are watching if the gains hold when regular trading opens. Financial terms were not disclosed.
30 January 2026
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Prudential plc stock ticks up after Malaysia stake deal closes as buyback rolls on

Prudential plc stock ticks up after Malaysia stake deal closes as buyback rolls on

Prudential shares rose 0.4% to 1,201 pence in early London trading after the insurer confirmed it raised its stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad’s parent to 70%. The company also announced a new on-market share buyback and repurchased 300,151 shares on Jan. 29 for cancellation. Financial terms of the Malaysia deal were not disclosed.
30 January 2026
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British American Tobacco share price ticks higher after buyback notice, with investors looking ahead

British American Tobacco share price ticks higher after buyback notice, with investors looking ahead

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.2% to 4,335 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed buybacks of over 266,000 shares this week, with plans to cancel them. The stock offers a dividend yield near 5.6%. BAT will pay its next dividend on Feb. 4 in London and Johannesburg, and release 2025 preliminary results on Feb. 12.
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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