NASDAQ:ASTA News 18 January 2026

Astera Labs stock slides into the weekend after Scorpio X-Series roadmap update

Astera Labs shares fell 3.8% to $169.66 after the company announced initial shipments and new features for its Scorpio X-Series switches. The drop followed a broader chip sector decline. Investors are watching for Astera’s next earnings report on Feb. 10 amid volatility and upcoming major tech results.

24 January 2026

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Astera Labs stock jumps on Barclays target hike as traders look past long weekend

Astera Labs shares rose 4.3% to close at $182 Friday after Barclays raised its price target to $165, maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The stock was steady in after-hours trading. Investors await Tuesday’s market reopening and Astera’s quarterly results on Feb. 10.

18 January 2026

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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026

New York, Feb 7, 2026, 10:23 EST — Market closed. Walmart Inc (WMT) shares rose 3.34% on Friday to close at $131.18, lifting the retailer’s market value to about $1.05 trillion. The stock traded between $126.03 and $131.69 and saw about 26.6 million shares change hands. (TradingView) The move came as a broad rally pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 50,000 for the first time, with investors widening their focus beyond technology. “What’s driven it recently has been the broadening … other than just the tech, AI trade,” said Chuck Carlson, chief executive at Horizon Investment Services. (reuters.com) Markets

Visa stock price closes higher as $100 million small-business push hits tape — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Visa shares closed up 0.74% at $331.58 Friday, trading between $327.10 and $335.13. The company launched “Visa & Main,” a small-business platform with a $100 million working-capital facility through Lendistry. Mastercard fell 0.6%, while American Express and PayPal each rose about 1.3%. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.

Samsung Electronics stock price slips to 158,600 won as tech selloff bites; Monday in focus

7 February 2026

Samsung Electronics shares closed down 0.44% at 158,600 won Friday, with 36 million shares traded as the Kospi fell 1.4%. Investors are watching chip demand and AI-related trades after Samsung gained 32% year-to-date. Samsung secured partial occupancy for its Taylor, Texas chip plant. Next trading is Monday, ahead of a Feb. 10 investor event.

Berkshire Hathaway stock price: BRK.B ends at $508 as Dow tops 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares rose 0.83% to $508.09 Friday, trading between $502.89 and $509.66. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jumped as chipmakers led a rebound. Investors are watching if Berkshire holds above $500 when markets reopen Monday.

NASDAQ:ASTA News 18 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Astera Labs stock slides into the weekend after Scorpio X-Series roadmap update

Astera Labs stock jumps on Barclays target hike as traders look past long weekend

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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Visa stock price closes higher as $100 million small-business push hits tape — what to watch next week

Samsung Electronics stock price slips to 158,600 won as tech selloff bites; Monday in focus

Berkshire Hathaway stock price: BRK.B ends at $508 as Dow tops 50,000 — what to watch next week