OTC:ORBS News 29 January 2026

Eightco (ORBS) stock pops in premarket — what’s driving the move after-hours

Eightco Holdings shares rose 4.3% to $1.46 in premarket trading Thursday after announcing a partnership with Futurum Group on an AI trust-scoring platform. The stock surged as much as 18% post-close Wednesday. Beta testing for the new platform begins in Q2 2026, with full rollout set for Q4. Traders are watching for updates on pilot customers and pricing as the market opens.

29 January 2026

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Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

7 February 2026

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. Alphabet Class C shares dropped 2.48%, Meta lost 1.31%, and News Corp slid 6%. Comcast, Netflix, and Disney rose, partly offsetting losses. Investors remain wary of heavy AI-related capital spending by big tech firms.

Copper at $5.88 sets up a busy week for basic materials stocks as jobs, CPI loom

7 February 2026

The S&P 500 materials sector closed up 1.77% at 645.93 Friday, bringing its 2026 gain to 12.45%. Miners led gains, with Freeport-McMoRan up 2.45% and Newmont up 6.26%. Copper rose 1% to $5.88 per pound. U.S. markets will watch for key Labor Department data next week, including jobs and inflation reports.

Industrial stocks surge, pushing XLI near a 52-week high after Dow cracks 50,000

7 February 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, led by a 7.1% jump in Caterpillar shares. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) surged 2.9% to a record $173.18. Traders await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week for signals on interest rates.

Healthcare stocks in focus: Molina shock, FDA “copycat” warning and XLV set up Monday’s trade

7 February 2026

Molina Healthcare plunged 25.5% after forecasting 2026 profit far below estimates and announcing a 2027 exit from Medicare Part D. Centene guided profit above expectations but dropped 3.7%, while Cigna rose 2.6% on a strong quarter but flagged a softer 2026 outlook. XLV gained 1.8%. Hims fell 10% after the FDA warned against mass-marketing compounded obesity drugs.

OTC:ORBS News 29 January 2026

Eightco (ORBS) stock pops in premarket — what’s driving the move after-hours

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Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

Copper at $5.88 sets up a busy week for basic materials stocks as jobs, CPI loom

Industrial stocks surge, pushing XLI near a 52-week high after Dow cracks 50,000

Healthcare stocks in focus: Molina shock, FDA “copycat” warning and XLV set up Monday’s trade