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Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 13:08 EST — Regular session Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) shares jumped about 8% in early afternoon trade on Thursday, rebounding a day after a sharp drop as a TipRanks report pointed to a profit-focused “reset” in North America. The stock was up $3.27 at $42.91, after trading between $39.51 and $42.91. The move matters because Smurfit Westrock has become a quick-read stock for box demand, a proxy for how much goods move through retail and e-commerce. It closed Wednesday at $39.64, down 3.2% on the day and about 29% below its 52-week high of $56.05,
8 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 05:42 EST — Market closed. PepsiCo (PEP.O) has priced a €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) four-part euro bond deal, tapping Europe’s debt market days after it laid out new affordability moves in its core snacks aisle. (Source: SEC filing). The funding matters now because investors have been fixated on whether big consumer brands can protect volumes after years of price rises. For PepsiCo, the bond sale also lines up fresh money to refinance short-term borrowings while it tries to steady demand in North America. PepsiCo shares ended Friday at $170.49, up 1.77%, after a broad U.S.
Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
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