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Stock Market News 5 January 2026

Eli Lilly stock slides as Novo’s Wegovy pill hits U.S. shelves and stokes obesity-drug pricing fears

Eli Lilly stock slides as Novo’s Wegovy pill hits U.S. shelves and stokes obesity-drug pricing fears

Eli Lilly shares dropped 3.4% to $1,043.14 after Novo Nordisk launched U.S. sales of an oral Wegovy weight-loss pill starting at $149 a month. Novo’s move intensified focus on pricing in the obesity drug market. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF fell 1.3%, while Novo Nordisk shares rose 2.9%. Investors are awaiting Lilly’s next earnings update on February 4.
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CleanSpark stock jumps 7% as bitcoin rallies; miners rise with February earnings in view

CleanSpark stock jumps 7% as bitcoin rallies; miners rise with February earnings in view

CleanSpark shares climbed about 7% to $12.37 Monday as bitcoin hovered near $94,000, boosting U.S.-listed miners. JPMorgan flagged a second straight monthly drop in bitcoin network hashrate, now averaging 1,045 EH/s in December. Peers Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms also gained. CleanSpark’s next quarterly report is due Feb. 5.
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Sandisk stock rises as AI memory shortage talk lifts SNDK; earnings date looms

Sandisk stock rises as AI memory shortage talk lifts SNDK; earnings date looms

Sandisk Corp shares rose 1.4% to $279.00 in Monday morning trading, with about 4.8 million shares exchanged. The move follows surging demand and tight supply for memory chips used in AI data centers, pushing some prices to more than double since February 2025. Samsung called the shortage “unprecedented.” Sandisk reports fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 29.
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Oracle stock holds steady after Jefferies sticks with $400 target as Wall Street eyes jobs data

Oracle stock holds steady after Jefferies sticks with $400 target as Wall Street eyes jobs data

Oracle shares were flat Monday after Jefferies reaffirmed a buy rating and $400 target, with the stock trading near $196. Investors remain wary after Oracle raised its 2026 capital spending estimate by $15 billion in December, citing AI data-center expansion. The company reported $16.1 billion in Q2 revenue and a $523 billion backlog. Key macro data, including ISM Services and U.S. payrolls, are due later this week.
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GameStop stock (GME) near 52-week low sparks ‘Roaring Kitty’ chatter and a fresh valuation fight

GameStop stock (GME) near 52-week low sparks ‘Roaring Kitty’ chatter and a fresh valuation fight

GameStop shares fell about 1% to $20.42 in late-morning trading Monday, returning to Stocktwits’ trending list amid speculation about influencer “Roaring Kitty.” Stocktwits reported no clear catalyst for the renewed attention and noted bearish sentiment. Online discussion focused on the stock’s recent dip below $21 and potential turnaround strategies for 2026.
5 January 2026
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Fresh SEC filings show two big investors boosted Suncor Energy stock — and why it matters now

Fresh SEC filings show two big investors boosted Suncor Energy stock — and why it matters now

CWA Asset Management Group raised its Suncor Energy stake by 64.9% in the third quarter, while Allspring Global Investments boosted its holding by 45.7%, regulatory filings showed. Suncor shares opened at $45.55 Monday, valuing the company at about $54.6 billion. Oil prices are forecast to ease in 2026 as supply growth outpaces demand, according to a Reuters poll.
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Tim Cook’s Nike Stock Buy Sparks Fresh Buzz as Shares Climb Again

Tim Cook’s Nike Stock Buy Sparks Fresh Buzz as Shares Climb Again

Nike shares rose 2.7% to $65.00 Monday morning after CEO Elliott Hill and Apple CEO Tim Cook disclosed recent open-market stock purchases, according to SEC filings. Hill bought 16,388 shares on Dec. 29 at $61.10, while Cook acquired 50,000 shares on Dec. 22 at $58.97. Director Robert Swan also reported buying 8,691 shares. Nike is in the early phase of a turnaround under Hill.
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GE Aerospace earnings preview: Jan. 22 report to test the rally after a 52-week surge

GE Aerospace earnings preview: Jan. 22 report to test the rally after a 52-week surge

GE Aerospace will report fourth-quarter results Jan. 22, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.40 per share, up from $1.32 a year ago. Shares have risen about 90% over the past year, putting the company’s market value near $338 billion. Investors are focused on delivery momentum, services growth, and guidance amid high valuation. The webcast begins at 7:30 a.m. EST.
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Enbridge’s 6% dividend pitch meets insider selling as investors size up the pipeline giant

Enbridge’s 6% dividend pitch meets insider selling as investors size up the pipeline giant

Enbridge president Gregory Ebel sold about C$22 million in shares over the past year, with insiders recording no purchases last quarter, according to Simply Wall St. The company raised its 2026 dividend to C$0.97 per share and forecast adjusted EBITDA of up to C$20.8 billion. Enbridge’s U.S. shares fell 3.6% Monday, with Canadian peers also down. Investors are watching cash flow and debt levels amid ongoing insider selling.
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AST SpaceMobile stock rises as BlueBird 7 reaches Florida, keeping ASTS launch timeline in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock rises as BlueBird 7 reaches Florida, keeping ASTS launch timeline in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 1.1% to $84.43 Monday after news that its BlueBird 7 satellite arrived in Florida for launch integration. The company launched BlueBird 6 on Dec. 23 and aims for 45 to 60 satellites by end-2026. Iridium gained 1.2%, Globalstar fell 0.9%, and T-Mobile rose 0.3%. AST reported $4.4 million in 2024 revenue and a net loss of about $300 million.
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AMD stock rises in premarket as Lisa Su’s CES keynote puts AI chips in focus

AMD stock rises in premarket as Lisa Su’s CES keynote puts AI chips in focus

AMD shares rose 2.8% to $229.73 in premarket trading ahead of CEO Lisa Su’s CES keynote scheduled for Monday night. Foxconn’s record fourth-quarter revenue, driven by AI server demand, lifted chip stocks broadly. Investors are also awaiting U.S. ISM factory data and Friday’s monthly jobs report. AMD’s move put it above Friday’s intraday high but below its 52-week peak.
5 January 2026
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Nvidia stock edges up as CES 2026 puts AI chip demand back in the spotlight

Nvidia stock edges up as CES 2026 puts AI chip demand back in the spotlight

Nvidia shares rose 0.7% to $190.12 Monday, trading near a session high ahead of CEO Jensen Huang’s CES appearance. Foxconn reported a 22% jump in Q4 revenue on strong AI demand, boosting chip stocks. AMD gained 0.7%, Broadcom fell 2.1%, and Arm Holdings rose 5.3%. U.S. manufacturing contracted for a tenth month, with inflation data in focus before Friday’s jobs report.
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Beazley share price sits below Zurich’s £8bn offer — what to watch before London reopens

Beazley share price sits below Zurich’s £8bn offer — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as Zurich faces a Feb. 16 deadline to make a firm takeover offer or withdraw. Zurich and Beazley have agreed in principle on key terms valuing Beazley at up to 1,335 pence per share. Recent filings show Vanguard and FMR LLC among top shareholders. The shares remain below the possible offer price as due diligence continues.
Tesco share price: what to watch after Friday’s close as rate and wage bets shift

Tesco share price: what to watch after Friday’s close as rate and wage bets shift

8 February 2026
Tesco shares closed at 452.10 pence on Friday, up 0.62%, as UK markets ended the week higher. Investors weighed Bank of England signals on interest rates and rising supermarket wage costs, with Lidl and rivals announcing pay increases ahead of April’s minimum wage hike. Morrisons is considering raising up to £1 billion against its store portfolio, according to Sky News. Tesco continues its share buyback program after a January profit forecast upgrade.
Imperial Brands share price: what to watch before IMB reopens after Friday jump

Imperial Brands share price: what to watch before IMB reopens after Friday jump

8 February 2026
Imperial Brands shares closed Friday up 1.49% at 3,341 pence, ahead of the Feb. 19 ex-dividend date and ongoing buybacks. The company repurchased 88,533 shares last week as part of a £1.45 billion program. Investors are watching interest rate signals and sector competition in nicotine pouches. British American Tobacco reports results Feb. 12.
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