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Stock Market News 7 January 2026

Marvell stock slides after $540 million XConn deal — here’s what Wall Street is pricing in

Marvell stock slides after $540 million XConn deal — here’s what Wall Street is pricing in

Marvell shares fell about 4% to $84.57 Wednesday afternoon, reversing gains after announcing a $540 million deal to acquire XConn Technologies. The company expects XConn’s products to add revenue starting in the second half of fiscal 2027. Investors are focused on the delayed revenue impact and execution risks. The drop outpaced broader chip sector declines.
7 January 2026
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Natural gas price stock UNG jumps as Henry Hub futures rebound; storage report looms

Natural gas price stock UNG jumps as Henry Hub futures rebound; storage report looms

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (UNG) rose 4.2% Wednesday as U.S. natural gas futures climbed 3.4% to $3.464/mmBtu on forecasts for cooler weather and higher heating demand. Gas-linked producers, including EQT and Cheniere, also gained. Traders await the U.S. storage report due Jan. 8. U.S. production averaged 109.5 Bcf/d so far this month, with LNG exports at 18.7 Bcf/d.
7 January 2026
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Nvidia stock edges up as China pauses H200 orders, complicating AI chip sales

Nvidia stock edges up as China pauses H200 orders, complicating AI chip sales

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $189.52 Wednesday after reports that China told some tech firms to pause orders for Nvidia’s H200 chips while it reviews purchase terms. Beijing is expected to steer buyers toward domestic AI chips. The U.S. approved H200 exports last year, requiring Nvidia to share 25% of revenue with the government. Nvidia will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 25.
7 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slips as Strategy stock rises on MSCI index reprieve

Bitcoin price slips as Strategy stock rises on MSCI index reprieve

Strategy shares climbed 2% after MSCI paused a plan that could have removed crypto-treasury firms from indexes, while bitcoin slipped 0.7% to $91,253. Coinbase fell 2.5% and the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF dropped 1.5%. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $243.2 million in net outflows Tuesday. Traders are watching ETF flows and Friday’s U.S. payrolls report.
7 January 2026
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Microchip stock slides after surprise sales forecast — traders look to Feb. 5 for proof

Microchip stock slides after surprise sales forecast — traders look to Feb. 5 for proof

Microchip Technology shares dropped 3% to $72.57 Wednesday, reversing part of Tuesday’s 12% surge after the company raised quarterly sales guidance to about $1.185 billion. Other analog chip stocks, including Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors, also declined. Microchip warned that order delays and factory utilization could impact costs if demand softens. Full results are due Feb. 5.
7 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.17% to 49,376.26 by midday Wednesday, pressured by declines in bank stocks including JPMorgan and Caterpillar. The S&P 500 rose 0.19%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.59%. Labor Department data showed U.S. job openings dropped by 303,000 in November, while ADP reported private payrolls rose by 41,000 in December. Investors await Friday’s government jobs report.
7 January 2026
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Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

Why First Solar stock is sliding today: Jefferies downgrade puts 2026 bookings in the spotlight

First Solar shares dropped nearly 10% to $242.05 after Jefferies downgraded the stock to “Hold” and cut its price target to $260, citing weak 2026 booking visibility and policy risks. The brokerage warned that optimism over tariffs and tax credits may not materialize, with margins expected to fall and further order cancellations possible.
7 January 2026
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AppLovin stock rises after Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target as earnings loom

AppLovin stock rises after Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target as earnings loom

AppLovin shares rose 3.5% to $638.63 Wednesday after Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating and $800 target, citing strong e-commerce ad signals. The stock had closed Tuesday down 2.5%. The SEC is probing AppLovin’s data-collection practices after a whistleblower complaint, Reuters reported in October. AppLovin is expected to report Q4 results on Feb. 11.
7 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy shares jumped 7.5% to $110.82 Wednesday, trading on heavy volume after the company secured a $600 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo and others. The stock is up 355% over the past year but remains volatile, with a 52-week range of $15.15 to $147.86. Plug Power, FuelCell Energy, and Ballard Power all traded lower. Bloom reports earnings February 26.
7 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock jumps 6% as Cantor sticks with $590 target and CRWD leads cyber rally

CrowdStrike stock jumps 6% as Cantor sticks with $590 target and CRWD leads cyber rally

CrowdStrike shares rose 5.6% to $483.88 Wednesday, leading gains in cybersecurity stocks after ADP data showed weaker-than-expected U.S. private payroll growth. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating and $590 target, citing strong subscription momentum. CrowdStrike, Amazon Web Services, and Nvidia launched a cybersecurity startup accelerator focused on AI. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and CrowdStrike’s fiscal year-end.
7 January 2026
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Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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