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Stock Market 8 February 2026

MercadoLibre shares ended Thursday at $1,635.15, up 2.87% over the last five sessions, with a Galperin-linked trust maintaining its 6.7% stake after an internal estate-planning move, not a market sale. Vistra closed at $163.75, gaining 3.1% for the session and about 10.6% for the week, as investors focused on AI data center power demand. Home Depot finished at $334.28, up 2.1%, but new housing data weighed on the home-improvement outlook. Bank of America experienced app and online banking disruptions Saturday, with over 5,000 user complaints reported. General Motors closed at $79.29, down 0.36% on June 18 and 2.7% from June 12, after midweek losses. Joby Aviation rose 6.5% to $10.00, up 9.3% for the week, with investors watching FAA certification and cash use. Constellation Energy gained 8.0% for the week, closing at $274.06, as the market awaits the impact of new grid rules and project approvals. Broadcom rose 4.7% to $411.35 but remains below its June 3 high amid questions about AI expectations. Cerebras Systems climbed 9.85% to $234.71, up 9.7% for the week, but still trades below its IPO price. GE Aerospace rose 6.7% to $357.64, outperforming major indexes ahead of its July 16 earnings. Roblox gained 7.31% to $51.53, with engagement up for the third week, helped by new content and a return to Russia. Dell fell 2.34% to $409.50 but is up 3.5% since June 12. Applied Digital rose 2.24% to $46.59 and completed a $1.59 billion notes sale. Oklo increased 4.0% to $61.17, with Centrus set to supply fuel for up to five Aurora powerhouses. Robinhood jumped 16% to $108.15, planning a 10% workforce reduction and $28 million in restructuring charges. CoreWeave surged 17.3% to $117.95 ahead of joining the Nasdaq-100. Coherent rose 2.8% to $389.57 and signed a letter of intent for up to $50 million in CHIPS Act funding. Applied Optoelectronics fell 3.3% to $161.85, down 4.3% for the week, with filings and management comments in focus. Micron gained 8.7% to $1,133.99, up 15.5% for the week, with upcoming earnings seen as a test for the AI memory rally. Amkor Technology rose 4.7% to $90.46 after TSMC signed a 10-year deal to expand work in Arizona, with Micron’s earnings also seen as a catalyst.
LSEG share price heads into Monday after AI jitters hit London Stock Exchange Group stock

LSEG share price heads into Monday after AI jitters hit London Stock Exchange Group stock

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.1% to 7,502p Friday, closing out a third straight weekly decline and an 8% drop for the week. The selloff followed renewed concerns over AI disruption after a new Claude plug-in from Anthropic and caution over Big Tech’s AI spending. LSEG bought back 256,419 shares on Feb. 5. Investors await Monday’s open and LSEG’s FY25 results webcast on Feb. 26.
Anglo American share price slips after BofA downgrade as De Beers review looms

Anglo American share price slips after BofA downgrade as De Beers review looms

Anglo American shares closed at 3,435 pence on Friday, down 0.75%, after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” over valuation and execution risks. The bank raised its price target to 3,600 pence but flagged a long wait for Teck synergies and uncertainty around De Beers. Investors await full-year results and updates on deals and disposals on Feb. 20.
BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence on Friday, outpacing the FTSE 100 ahead of its preliminary results due Feb. 12. The company bought back 121,668 shares this week for cancellation. CEO Tadeu Marroco received 364 shares under a bonus scheme. Investors are watching for updates on BAT’s nicotine alternatives and sector competition after Philip Morris International’s latest results.
Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over $16.5 billion in contested costs at major oilfields, CEO Wael Sawan said. Shell shares closed at 2,774.5 pence on Friday. The company repurchased 1.64 million shares on Feb. 6 as part of its ongoing buyback. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY, which is under investigation by UK regulators.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment shares closed up 1.3% at S$3.12 on Friday, outperforming the STI, which fell 0.83%. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% rise in second-half distributable income to S$449 million and a 9.4% increase in distribution per unit. Full-year results for CapitaLand Investment are due Feb. 11. Markets are closed for the weekend.

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  • Franklin Resources (BEN) Stock Rises 53% in a Year Amid Mixed Valuation Signals
    June 20, 2026, 11:42 PM EDT. Franklin Resources (BEN) shares have surged 53.3% over the past year, driven by strong investor sentiment and shifts in asset management preferences. The stock trades around $33.05, with an intrinsic value estimated at $37.64 per share, suggesting a 12.2% undervaluation based on excess returns analysis. This model assesses whether the company generates profits above its equity cost, using metrics such as book value and stable earnings per share. However, Simply Wall St's broader valuation score for Franklin Resources is moderate at 3 out of 6, indicating mixed signals. Investors weigh the firm's established global presence against varying earnings multiples and market expectations as they consider the stock's appeal.

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Home Depot shares finish week up as investors weigh housing numbers

Home Depot shares finish week up as investors weigh housing numbers

21 June 2026
Home Depot jumped 2.1% to $334.28 in a shortened week as Wall Street rallied, but weak U.S. housing starts and upcoming May new-home-sales data keep pressure on the home-improvement outlook; the company reaffirmed 2026 sales and earnings targets despite volatile conditions and persistent housing affordability concerns.
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