NYSE:BSL News 2 January 2026

ARCC stock today: Ares Capital ends 2025 near $20 as rates and dividends drive the next move

Ares Capital shares closed down 0.2% at $20.23 in the last U.S. session of 2025. Investors are watching for February earnings to gauge dividend coverage as Fed rate policy remains uncertain. Wall Street ended the year lower, with the S&P 500 off 0.74%. ARCC trades near the lower half of its 52-week range.

2 January 2026

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American Express stock price: AXP ends Friday up, but the real read starts with the new 10-K

7 February 2026

American Express shares closed up 1.28% at $359.15 Friday, trading above average volume as the S&P 500 and Dow also rallied. The company filed its annual 10-K report on Feb. 6. Anna Marrs, a senior executive, exercised options and sold 27,425 shares at about $350 each, according to a Form 4 filing.

UnitedHealth stock price ticks up to $276.65 as insurer cost signals shift — what investors watch next week

7 February 2026

UnitedHealth shares closed up 3% at $276.65 Friday, rebounding after Molina Healthcare’s weak 2026 outlook rattled managed-care stocks. Centene later issued a stronger 2026 profit forecast, easing some pressure. UnitedHealth traded between $263.00 and $277.74 during the session. Investors await Humana’s results Feb. 11 and a Medicare Advantage rate decision April 6.

Intel stock (INTC) jumps to $50.59 — the two headlines traders will watch before Monday

7 February 2026

Intel shares jumped 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, rebounding as U.S. stocks rallied. Reports of server chip shortages in China and Intel’s planned $100–$150 million investment in AI startup SambaNova drew investor attention. Nvidia and Broadcom also surged. Delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week.

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

7 February 2026

Applied Materials shares jumped 6.1% to $322.51 Friday as chip stocks rebounded, ending the week 6% below their 52-week high. Investors await Applied’s earnings report on Feb. 12 and new U.S. economic data, with export controls and China exposure still seen as key risks.

NYSE:BSL News 2 January 2026

ARCC stock today: Ares Capital ends 2025 near $20 as rates and dividends drive the next move

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American Express stock price: AXP ends Friday up, but the real read starts with the new 10-K

UnitedHealth stock price ticks up to $276.65 as insurer cost signals shift — what investors watch next week

Intel stock (INTC) jumps to $50.59 — the two headlines traders will watch before Monday

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday