Stock Market News 3 January 2026

Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

President Donald Trump said U.S. oil firms are ready to invest in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, but the U.S. oil embargo remains. Chevron shares rose 2.3% Friday, closing at $155.90, as energy stocks outperformed despite Brent crude trading near $61 a barrel. PDVSA’s operations continued without disruption, sources said. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss output policy amid oversupply concerns.

3 January 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:CVX·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Uber stock today: UBER closes higher as UK ‘taxi tax’ contract rewrite hits the tape

Uber shares rose 1.4% to $82.86 Friday after a report said the company rewrote UK driver contracts outside London in response to new VAT rules. The change shifts tax liability to drivers contracting directly with passengers. About 13.1 million Uber shares traded. Investors await U.S. economic data next week and Uber’s earnings update in early February.

3 January 2026

NASDAQ:UBER·Stock Market

Texas Instruments stock jumps as chipmakers rally — here’s what TXN investors watch next

Texas Instruments shares rose 2.3% to $177.52 Friday, ending a four-day slide as chip stocks rallied. About 6.1 million shares traded, below average volume. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index jumped 4%. Investors are watching for Texas Instruments’ next earnings report, expected Jan. 22.

3 January 2026

NASDAQ:TXN·Stock Market

Qualcomm stock today: QCOM rises on Toyota RAV4 Snapdragon news as CES, earnings loom

Qualcomm shares closed up 1.1% at $172.98 Friday, trailing a 4.2% gain in the semiconductor ETF. A U.S. filing showed CFO Akash Palkhiwala plans to sell 3,333 shares worth about $576,542 under a pre-set trading plan. The move followed news that Toyota’s new RAV4 will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis. Investors are watching CES events starting Monday for further updates.

3 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:QCOM·Stock Market

Citigroup stock today: Citi shares rise as yields climb, with jobs data and earnings next on deck

Citigroup shares climbed 1.7% to $118.70 Friday, tracking a rise in U.S. Treasury yields as the S&P 500 gained 0.19%. The move comes ahead of Citi’s fourth-quarter results, set for Jan. 14, and follows confirmation of internal approvals for the sale of its Russian unit. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and JPMorgan also advanced. Traders are watching upcoming jobs and inflation data for signals on Fed policy.

3 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:C·Stock Market

Cisco stock ends lower on ex-dividend day as investors look to jobs data, Fed and February earnings

Cisco shares closed down 1.3% at $76.04 Friday after trading ex-dividend for a $0.41 payout due Jan. 21. The decline coincided with weakness in cybersecurity stocks and broader mixed markets. Adjusted for the dividend, Cisco’s drop was about 0.8%. Investors now await U.S. jobs data and Cisco’s next earnings report in February.

3 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:CSCO·Stock Market

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock rises 2% to start 2026 as earnings, key data loom

Thermo Fisher shares rose 2.25% to $592.51 Friday, closing about 3% below their 52-week high on above-average volume. The company reports quarterly earnings Jan. 29. Investors are watching for 2026 guidance and updates on its pending Clario Holdings acquisition. Peers Agilent and Danaher also advanced.

3 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:TMO·Stock Market

Verizon stock today: VZ slips on California settlement headlines — what investors watch next

Verizon Wireless agreed to pay $7.7 million to settle California allegations over hazardous materials compliance at cell tower sites, prosecutors said Friday. Verizon shares closed down 0.52% at $40.52, trailing the S&P 500, but rose 0.17% after hours. Investors are focused on the next dividend cutoff and the Jan. 30 earnings report.

3 January 2026

NASDAQ:VZ·Stock Market

P&G stock slides to start 2026 as investors eye Jan. 22 earnings and the $140 level

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1.1% to $141.79 Friday, marking a four-session losing streak and closing near a 52-week low. The broader market rose, led by chipmakers, while consumer staples stocks were mixed. P&G’s fiscal Q2 earnings call is set for Jan. 22.

3 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:PG·Stock Market

Western Digital stock jumps 9% to start 2026 as AI data-storage trade stays in focus

Western Digital shares closed up 9% at $187.70 Friday, leading storage stocks higher on the first trading day of 2026. Micron rose 10.5%, Sandisk jumped nearly 16%, and Seagate gained 4.4%. Investors cited demand from AI data centers and upcoming U.S. economic data as key drivers. The broader market was mixed, with the Nasdaq slipping slightly.

3 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:MU·NASDAQ:SNDK·NASDAQ:STX·NASDAQ:WDC·Stock Market·Technology

Vertiv stock jumps 8% after Barclays upgrade sets $200 target — what VRT investors watch next

Vertiv shares jumped 8.39% to $175.61 Friday after Barclays upgraded the stock to Overweight and raised its price target to $200. Barclays cited an attractive entry point and forecast 2026 earnings of $5.68 per share, above consensus. Investors are watching Vertiv’s 2026 guidance and upcoming U.S. economic data.

3 January 2026

NYSE:VRT·Stock Market

Accenture stock tumbles 3% to end the week near $260 — here’s what investors watch next

Accenture shares fell 3.1% to $259.95 Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.19% gain. Trading volume reached 4.9 million shares, well above the 50-day average. The stock marked its third straight daily loss and now sits near the low end of its 52-week range. Accenture’s next earnings call is scheduled for March 19.

3 January 2026

NYSE:ACN·Stock Market

Johnson & Johnson stock today: JNJ’s $1.30 dividend sets key dates — what investors watch next

Johnson & Johnson declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable March 10, with a Feb. 24 ex-dividend date. JNJ shares closed Friday at $207.35, up 0.2%. The company’s fourth-quarter earnings call is set for Jan. 21. U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the Dow up 0.66% and the S&P 500 up 0.19%.

3 January 2026

Dividends·NYSE:JNJ·Stock Market

Home Depot stock today: HD closes higher as 2026 begins — what investors are watching next

Home Depot shares closed up 0.5% at $345.82 Friday, trailing Lowe’s 2.4% gain. The company last month projected flat to 2% comparable sales growth for 2026 and said it has not seen a pickup in housing activity. U.S. markets are closed Saturday. Investors await next week’s labor-market data for clues on rates and housing demand.

3 January 2026

Home Improvement·NYSE:HD·Stock Market

Marvell stock jumps 5% to start 2026 as chip rally returns — what traders watch next (MRVL)

Marvell Technology shares rose 5.2% to $89.39 at Friday’s close, touching an intraday high of $90.08. The gain followed a broad rally in semiconductor stocks as investors rotated into AI-linked names. No new company news or filings appeared to drive the move. Investors await U.S. economic data next week and a Marvell CEO appearance at CES on January 6.

3 January 2026

NASDAQ:MRVL·Stock Market

IBM stock today: Shares slip to $291.50 as 2026 begins — what investors watch next

IBM shares closed down 1.7% at $291.50 Friday, with about 4.7 million shares traded. A regulatory filing showed director Peter R. Voser deferred board fees into 338 Promised Fee Shares tied to IBM stock. The stock has fallen three straight sessions and is about 10% below its 52-week high. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week and IBM’s Jan. 28 earnings report.

3 January 2026

NYSE:IBM·Stock Market

Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumped 8% — and what investors are watching next

D-Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS) shares closed up 7.6% at $28.13 on Friday, with 48.4 million shares traded. The company will sponsor the CES Foundry event in Las Vegas on Jan. 7–8 and hold its Qubits 2026 user conference later in January. IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and Quantum Computing Inc also posted gains. Investors are watching for signs of commercial progress as D-Wave highlights new hardware and software.

3 January 2026

NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:QBTS·NASDAQ:QUBT·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

GE Aerospace stock jumps to a fresh 52-week high to start 2026, with earnings next in focus

GE Aerospace shares surged 4.13% to $320.75 Friday, hitting a new 52-week high and outpacing peers as U.S. stocks rose. About 4.3 million shares traded. The company will report fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 22 and pay a $0.36 dividend Jan. 26. Investors await U.S. inflation and jobs data next week.

3 January 2026

Aerospace Industry·Earnings Reports·NYSE:GE·Stock Market

Nike stock today: NKE slips into 2026 as rates rise and investors brace for jobs data

Nike shares closed down 0.67% at $63.28 on Friday, underperforming peers in the first U.S. session of 2026. The stock traded between $62.55 and $64.13 on volume of 22.3 million shares. CEO Elliott Hill bought 16,388 shares on Dec. 29 at $61.10 each, SEC filings show. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on rates and consumer demand.

3 January 2026

NYSE:NKE·Stock Market

Bank of America stock rises as yields edge up; what could move BAC next week

Bank of America shares rose 1.73% to $55.95 Friday, leading gains among major U.S. banks as Treasury yields climbed. The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher, while the Nasdaq slipped. Bank of America will report fourth-quarter results Jan. 14. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.

3 January 2026

NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

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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.

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026

U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.

Stock Market News 3 January 2026

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