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Market Trends News 4 January 2026 - 5 January 2026

KLA stock jumps toward a fresh high as chip-equipment rally kicks off 2026

KLA stock jumps toward a fresh high as chip-equipment rally kicks off 2026

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 20:49 ET — Market closed KLA Corp (KLAC) shares surged nearly 5% on Friday, ending the first trading session of 2026 within about 1% of their 52-week high after chip-linked stocks rebounded. KLA Corporation The move matters now because KLA sells process-control tools — equipment that inspects wafers and identifies defects to lift “yield,” the…
5 January 2026
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Accenture (ACN) stock slid 3% — what investors watch before Monday’s open

Accenture (ACN) stock slid 3% — what investors watch before Monday’s open

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 19:40 ET — Market closed Accenture plc shares closed down 3.1% on Friday at $259.95, after trading as low as $258.07 and as high as $271.92. About 4.9 million shares changed hands. The pullback comes as markets brace for a data-heavy week that could reset expectations for interest-rate cuts. “The market is looking for direction,”…
5 January 2026
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Nike (NKE) stock heads into Monday: CEO’s $1 million buy, key levels, and the next catalyst

Nike (NKE) stock heads into Monday: CEO’s $1 million buy, key levels, and the next catalyst

New York, January 4, 2026, 19:09 ET — Market closed Nike shares ended the first U.S. session of 2026 lower, trimming a late-December rebound that had been fueled by insider-buying disclosures. The stock closed down 0.7% at $63.28 on Friday. StockAnalysis The pullback matters because investors are looking for firmer evidence that demand can stabilize without deeper discounting, after Nike’s…
5 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 begins — what to watch next for CAT sharesNEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:56 ET — Market closed

Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 begins — what to watch next for CAT sharesNEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:56 ET — Market closed

Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N) shares rose 4.4% on Friday, closing at $598.41 and finishing just shy of $600 after touching $599.60 in the session. The heavy-equipment maker opened at $577.59. The gain puts Caterpillar in focus before the next U.S. session, with investors shifting from year-end positioning to a data-heavy January. The employment report due Jan. 9 and the consumer price…
5 January 2026
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Apple stock heads into Monday under a valuation spotlight after Raymond James turns neutral on AAPL

Apple stock heads into Monday under a valuation spotlight after Raymond James turns neutral on AAPL

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 16:23 ET — Market closed Apple Inc shares closed Friday down about 0.3% at $271.01, giving back a slice of their late-2025 run. Raymond James resumed coverage with a “market perform” rating — Wall Street shorthand for a neutral view — citing a rich valuation and a thin near-term catalyst calendar, according to an Investors…
4 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock closes higher near 52-week high as January data, earnings loom

Thermo Fisher stock closes higher near 52-week high as January data, earnings loom

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 15:25 ET — Market closed Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE:TMO) shares rose 2.25% to $592.51 on Friday, outpacing a modestly higher U.S. stock market and moving back toward the top of their 52-week range. MarketWatch That positioning matters going into a new week when investors will be testing whether early-2026 risk appetite holds and how…
4 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks slide into 2026 as yields rise — what CLOU ETF investors watch next

Cloud computing stocks slide into 2026 as yields rise — what CLOU ETF investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 13:43 ET — Market closed The Global X Cloud Computing ETF fell 2.34% on Friday to $22.09, ending the first U.S. trading session of 2026 on the back foot as investors trimmed rate-sensitive cloud software exposure. Global X ETFs The timing matters because cloud stocks have become a crowded way to express bets on corporate…
4 January 2026
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Exzeo Group (XZO) stock drops 6% into weekend — what investors are watching next

Exzeo Group (XZO) stock drops 6% into weekend — what investors are watching next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 12:47 ET — Market closed Exzeo Group shares fell 6.1% on Friday, closing at $22.76, as the newly public insurance-technology company headed into the weekend with a sharp pullback. The stock traded between $24.49 and $22.19 during the session, according to market data. Yahoo Finance The slide matters because Exzeo has a short trading history…
4 January 2026
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Spyre Therapeutics stock slid 6.6% into the weekend — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

Spyre Therapeutics stock slid 6.6% into the weekend — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 11:15 ET — Market closed Spyre Therapeutics shares fell 6.6% to $30.58 on Friday, then ticked up about 2% in after-hours trading, as U.S. markets headed into the weekend. Yahoo Finance With markets shut on Sunday, the Friday move leaves Spyre starting the new week with momentum tilted lower — a reminder that development-stage biotech…
4 January 2026
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Klaviyo stock drops nearly 10% to start 2026 as yields rise — what investors watch next

Klaviyo stock drops nearly 10% to start 2026 as yields rise — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 10:48 ET — Market closed Klaviyo, Inc. (KVYO) shares ended the first trading day of 2026 down 9.7% on Friday at $29.32. The stock traded between $32.46 and $29.15 and saw about 4.9 million shares change hands. The move matters because Klaviyo sits in the high-growth software bucket, where valuations often swing with changes in…
4 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ALS Limited's Steady Dividends Reinforce Industrial Sector Appeal on ASX
    January 24, 2026, 1:06 AM EST. ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) continues to attract investor attention through steady earnings growth, consistent dividend payouts and its established position in Australia's testing, inspection and analytical services sector. Inclusion in the ASX 100 elevates its profile among investors seeking reliable industrial exposures. The company's investment case rests on converting steady demand from mining, life sciences and industrial clients into dependable cash flow and dividends. However, ALS faces risks including a higher debt load, reliance on executing growth and acquisition strategies, and a stretched valuation with a premium earnings multiple. Diverse market views on fair value ranging from A$10.29 to over A$5,500 highlight investor uncertainty. Analysts urge scrutiny of these factors alongside growth prospects before investment decisions.
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