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Stock Market News 2 January 2026

Intuit stock slides as co-founder Scott Cook sells about $101 million in shares, filings show

Intuit stock slides as co-founder Scott Cook sells about $101 million in shares, filings show

Intuit co-founder Scott Cook sold 150,000 shares for about $100.9 million at the end of 2025, according to SEC filings. The sales, made through his family trust under a pre-set plan, were priced between $669 and $678 a share. Intuit stock fell about 5% to $629.50 in late morning trading Friday. Cook’s trust held roughly 5.67 million shares after the transactions.
2 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock rises to start 2026 as traders eye CES and key U.S. data

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock rises to start 2026 as traders eye CES and key U.S. data

D-Wave Quantum shares rose about 3% to $26.95 by midday Friday, trading between $25.44 and $27.64 on heavy volume. The move followed gains in other quantum-computing stocks as tech led early 2026 market strength. Investors are watching D-Wave’s CES Foundry appearance Jan. 7-8 and the U.S. jobs report next week for further direction.
2 January 2026
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TSX’s blockbuster 2025 sets up 2026 — and this 8.7%-yield REIT is back in focus

TSX’s blockbuster 2025 sets up 2026 — and this 8.7%-yield REIT is back in focus

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index surged nearly 29% in 2025, its strongest annual gain since 2009, before closing the year at 31,712.76, down 0.4% on the final day. Firm Capital Property Trust drew renewed interest with an 8.6% distribution yield, trading near C$6.10 per unit. Investors are watching whether the rally in materials and precious-metals stocks can continue into 2026.
2 January 2026
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Pfizer stock slips before the bell as 2026 drug price hikes put PFE back in focus

Pfizer stock slips before the bell as 2026 drug price hikes put PFE back in focus

Pfizer shares fell 0.4% to $24.90 in premarket trading Friday after Reuters reported the company plans to raise U.S. list prices on about 80 medicines in 2026, including a 15% hike for COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty. The moves come as drugmakers face pressure from the Trump administration to lower prices and as investors await Pfizer’s February 3 results update.
2 January 2026
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Adobe stock drops more than 4% as new bull case says AI fears are overdone

Adobe stock drops more than 4% as new bull case says AI fears are overdone

Adobe shares fell 4.4% Friday morning amid a broader software sector decline, trading near $334 with a market value of about $140 billion. Investors remain focused on whether generative AI will threaten or boost demand for Adobe’s paid creative tools. Salesforce, Autodesk, and Microsoft also traded lower. Adobe’s 52-week range spans $312 to $466, reflecting volatility tied to AI’s impact on its business model.
2 January 2026
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Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq start 2026 higher as tech rebounds; Intuit sinks on co-founder sale

Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq start 2026 higher as tech rebounds; Intuit sinks on co-founder sale

U.S. stocks opened 2026 higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.38% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.75% by midmorning, led by large technology shares. Intuit dropped 5.3% after a filing showed co-founder Scott Cook sold $50 million in stock. Nvidia and Broadcom rose, while furniture retailers gained after President Trump delayed some tariffs. European and Asian markets also advanced; oil fell over 1%.
2 January 2026
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Telus dividend paid today keeps 9.5% yield in spotlight as investors weigh debt, safer alternatives

Telus dividend paid today keeps 9.5% yield in spotlight as investors weigh debt, safer alternatives

TELUS paid a quarterly dividend of C$0.4184 per share on Jan. 2 and paused dividend growth to focus on debt reduction. The company’s U.S.-listed shares were little changed, with the dividend yield near 9.5% after a 25% stock drop over two years. TELUS outlined free cash flow and leverage targets through 2028. Bank of Nova Scotia shares rose 0.5% as some analysts cited it as a lower-risk alternative.
2 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps nearly 9% today as Nvidia-led tech rebound lifts AI infrastructure names

CoreWeave stock jumps nearly 9% today as Nvidia-led tech rebound lifts AI infrastructure names

CoreWeave shares jumped 8.6% to $77.76 in morning trading Friday, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 0.75% gain as tech stocks rebounded. About 8.6 million shares changed hands after the stock opened at $73.90 and swung between $72.95 and $77.76. Investors focused on next week’s U.S. labor-market data and interest rate outlook for high-growth stocks.
2 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rises today as UNH outpaces S&P 500 in early 2026 trade

UnitedHealth stock rises today as UNH outpaces S&P 500 in early 2026 trade

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 10:55 ET — Regular session Shares of UnitedHealth Group climbed 0.7% to $332.29 in morning trading on Friday, outperforming the broader market as the first full U.S. trading session of 2026 got underway. The move matters because UnitedHealth is heading into its late-January results with investors focused on whether the insurer can steady medical-cost trends and lay out a clearer 2026 path. The company is due to provide 2026 guidance with its full-year 2025 results later this month. UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth has been under scrutiny after it commissioned outside reviews of parts of its health
2 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps after rebrand plan, Florida HQ move and note-extension filing

Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps after rebrand plan, Florida HQ move and note-extension filing

Ondas Holdings Inc shares jumped 8.6% to $10.60 after announcing a name change to Ondas Inc. and a headquarters move to West Palm Beach, Florida. Nearly 49.4 million shares traded by 11:04 a.m. ET. The company also amended $8 million in debt maturities to January 15, 2026, and disclosed $10 million in new purchase orders. CEO Eric Brock sold 475,000 shares on December 31 to cover tax obligations.
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Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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