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NYSEA:ITB News 8 January 2026

Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as D.R. Horton stock slides before jobs report

Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as D.R. Horton stock slides before jobs report

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 07:03 EST — Premarket U.S. mortgage rates today were little changed near 6.2%, while homebuilder shares slipped in premarket trade, with D.R. Horton down about 3.6%. Optimal Blue data put the average 30-year fixed conforming rate at 6.163% for loans locked as of Jan. 6, up roughly 1 basis point (0.01 percentage point) from the prior day. Fortune That matters because the housing market is still rate-led: small moves feed straight into monthly payments and demand, especially for first-time buyers. Traders are also bracing for Friday’s U.S. employment report, which can swing Treasury yields and,
8 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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