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Stock Market News 8 January 2026

CoreWeave stock rises as Wells Fargo trims target and insiders signal sales

CoreWeave stock rises as Wells Fargo trims target and insiders signal sales

CoreWeave shares rose 1.6% to $78.43 in midday Nasdaq trading Thursday after Wells Fargo cut its price target to $125 but kept a buy rating. Truist began coverage at Hold, citing growth and spending risks. CEO Michael Intrator filed to sell 61,386 shares worth about $4.7 million. The stock has swung sharply amid concerns over debt, data center delays, and AI infrastructure demand.
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Coinbase stock rises on BofA upgrade even as bitcoin slips toward $90,000

Coinbase stock rises on BofA upgrade even as bitcoin slips toward $90,000

Coinbase shares rose 1.4% to $249.42 after Bank of America upgraded the stock to “Buy” and set a $340 target. Bitcoin fell 2.3% to about $90,500, pressuring crypto-linked stocks. Director Frederick R. Wilson sold 10,000 Coinbase shares on Jan. 2, according to an SEC filing. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Coinbase’s next earnings, expected Feb. 19.
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Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock shares rose 8% to $42.91 Thursday afternoon, rebounding after a sharp drop and following a TipRanks report on a profit-focused “reset” in North America. Other packaging stocks also gained, while the S&P 500 was little changed. The stock remains about 29% below its 52-week high. Traders are watching if it can hold above $40 after recent volatility.
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RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX Corp shares rose 1.3% to $188.09 Thursday after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion 2027 Pentagon budget and ordered a halt to defense contractor dividends and buybacks until weapons are delivered “on time and on budget.” Trump singled out RTX’s Raytheon unit as “least responsive” and threatened contract cuts. RTX warned investors against a $130 mini-tender offer from Tutanota LLC. Fourth-quarter results are due Jan. 27.
8 January 2026
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Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Simply Good Foods shares jumped 8.5% after reporting quarterly adjusted earnings of 39 cents a share on $340.2 million in sales, both above analyst forecasts. Net income fell to $25.3 million and gross margin dropped to 32.3% as tariffs and input costs weighed. The board expanded its share repurchase program by $200 million. Quest sales rose 9.6%, while Atkins fell 16.5% and OWYN slipped 3.3%.
8 January 2026
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Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

Ford shares jumped 4.7% to $14.39 midday Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $16. Ford reported 2025 U.S. sales up 6% and hybrid sales up nearly 22%, while electric-vehicle growth slowed. The company recalled over 45,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs for a software issue. Investors await Ford’s next earnings report on Feb. 10.
8 January 2026
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Tecnoglass stock rebounds nearly 8% after Apogee outlook cut — what investors watch next

Tecnoglass stock rebounds nearly 8% after Apogee outlook cut — what investors watch next

Tecnoglass shares jumped nearly 8% to $51.75 in late morning New York trading Thursday, recovering from earlier volatility. The rally followed rival Apogee’s lowered 2026 forecast, which cited a $0.30 per-share tariff impact. Investors are watching Tecnoglass’s upcoming dividend and late-February results window. Apogee shares also rebounded, rising 4.3% after a sharp drop Wednesday.
8 January 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

Northrop Grumman shares rose 3.8% to $598.96 midday Thursday after President Trump ordered defense contractors to halt dividends and buybacks until weapons output improves. The stock rebounded as Trump also called for a $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027 and Northrop announced new Navy and Marine Corps contracts for rocket motors and uncrewed aircraft.
8 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps after AEP flags a $2.65 billion fuel-cell buy — what investors are watching next

Bloom Energy stock jumps after AEP flags a $2.65 billion fuel-cell buy — what investors are watching next

Bloom Energy shares rose 9% to $117.63 after American Electric Power agreed to buy solid oxide fuel cells in a $2.65 billion deal. AEP plans to build a fuel cell power plant near Cheyenne, Wyoming, and signed a 20-year offtake agreement with an undisclosed customer. AEP shares gained 1.6%. FuelCell Energy, Plug Power, and Ballard Power saw smaller moves.
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Lam Research stock slips below $200 as chip gear makers slide; jobs report looms

Lam Research stock slips below $200 as chip gear makers slide; jobs report looms

Lam Research shares fell 2.2% to $198.62 Thursday, tracking a broader semiconductor decline as Applied Materials and ASML also dropped. Treasury yields rose after U.S. jobless claims edged higher and productivity jumped. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its Lam price target to $265, citing strong wafer equipment demand. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings call.
8 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

Lockheed Martin shares jumped 5.2% to $522.56 after President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. Trump also signed an executive order restricting contractor dividends and buybacks until performance improves. Lockheed reported record F-35 deliveries in 2025 and a new PAC-3 missile deal with the Department of War. Investors await Lockheed’s earnings on Jan. 29.
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KKR stock rebounds 4% after earnings shock; what investors watch before Monday’s open

KKR stock rebounds 4% after earnings shock; what investors watch before Monday’s open

8 February 2026
KKR shares jumped 4.06% to $103.20 Friday, rebounding from a steep drop the day before as trading volume surged. The firm disclosed a $1.4 billion deal to acquire Arctos and set an April 21 vote on governance changes, including a shift to one-vote-per-share by the end of 2026. Investors remain focused on KKR’s software exposure and loan leverage after an AI-driven selloff hit the sector.
Take-Two stock snaps back Friday — the next dates TTWO traders are watching

Take-Two stock snaps back Friday — the next dates TTWO traders are watching

8 February 2026
Take-Two Interactive shares closed up 1.22% at $195.59 Friday, trading between $189.45 and $198.07 on 3.1 million shares. The company reaffirmed Grand Theft Auto VI’s Nov. 19, 2026 release and raised its fiscal 2026 net bookings outlook to as much as $6.7 billion. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
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