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Stock Market News 2 January 2026

Why Riot Platforms (RIOT) stock is jumping today as Bitcoin rebounds

Why Riot Platforms (RIOT) stock is jumping today as Bitcoin rebounds

Riot Platforms shares surged 11.3% to $14.11 in midday trading Friday, tracking a 2.5% rise in bitcoin to $90,482. The company recently disclosed a $500 million at-the-market share-sale program, raising investor concerns about potential dilution. Other bitcoin miners also posted strong gains. Traders are watching for further updates on Riot’s stock sales and bitcoin’s price direction.
2 January 2026
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P&G stock drops today: Procter & Gamble slides as investors look to new CEO, next earnings

P&G stock drops today: Procter & Gamble slides as investors look to new CEO, next earnings

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1.2% to $141.59 in early afternoon trading Friday, underperforming a flat consumer-staples sector. The stock traded between $141.28 and $143.75 on volume of about 3.5 million shares. Investors are awaiting P&G’s Jan. 22 earnings call and upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data. Shailesh Jejurikar became CEO on Jan. 1, succeeding Jon Moeller.
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GE Aerospace stock pops in first 2026 session — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

GE Aerospace stock pops in first 2026 session — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

GE Aerospace shares rose 2.1% to $314.62 in midday New York trading Friday, after opening at $309.75 and reaching $316.80. Volume was about 1.7 million shares. The move follows an 84% surge in 2025 and comes ahead of GE’s Jan. 22 earnings webcast and a 36-cent dividend due Jan. 26. Broader U.S. stocks also advanced, with technology and industrial shares leading gains.
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Qualcomm stock rises today as chip rally lifts QCOM ahead of CES and Feb. earnings

Qualcomm stock rises today as chip rally lifts QCOM ahead of CES and Feb. earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 12:41 ET — Regular session Shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated rose 1.3% to $173.26 on Friday, extending an early-year rebound for chip stocks. The stock traded between $172.21 and $174.63, with about 2.1 million shares changing hands by midday. The move matters because Qualcomm sits at the center of smartphone and connected-device supply chains, and its shares often trade with broader sentiment toward semiconductors. Investors are resetting positions at the start of the year after a choppy finish to 2025. It also lands days before CES in Las Vegas, a showcase where chipmakers and device brands
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock drops more than 3% today as software shares slide; jobs report in focus

ServiceNow (NOW) stock drops more than 3% today as software shares slide; jobs report in focus

ServiceNow Inc. shares dropped 3.3% to $148.10 in midday Friday trading, underperforming a flat broader market. About 4.6 million shares changed hands as software stocks lagged, with the sector ETF IGV down 2.4%. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on interest rates. ServiceNow recently agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for $7.75 billion in cash.
2 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 12% today as fuel-cell rally returns — what to watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps 12% today as fuel-cell rally returns — what to watch next

Bloom Energy shares jumped 12% to $96.98 in midday Friday trading, leading gains among U.S.-listed fuel-cell stocks. Plug Power rose 14%, Ballard Power Systems 8%, and FuelCell Energy 11%. Investors cited data-center power demand and upcoming macro events, including the U.S. jobs report and Fed chair announcement, as key drivers.
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GE Vernova stock jumps 3% as grid-buildout trade regains focus heading into dividend date

GE Vernova stock jumps 3% as grid-buildout trade regains focus heading into dividend date

GE Vernova shares climbed 3.3% to $675.14 Friday, outperforming a mixed U.S. market after the New Year holiday. The company will trade ex-dividend Jan. 5 for its doubled $0.50 quarterly payout, payable Feb. 2. GE Vernova recently forecast 2026 revenue of up to $42 billion and record gas turbine orders through 2028. The stock hit a record high after its December outlook.
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UEC stock today: Uranium Energy jumps 10% as uranium miners rally on Phoenix project update

UEC stock today: Uranium Energy jumps 10% as uranium miners rally on Phoenix project update

Uranium Energy Corp shares jumped 10.3% to $12.88 in midday New York trading Friday, tracking sharp gains across uranium miners after Denison Mines signaled readiness to build its Phoenix ISR project pending final approvals. Cameco, Energy Fuels, and Denison also advanced, as investors watched uranium price indicators and awaited permitting decisions. About 4.5 million Uranium Energy shares changed hands.
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INBS stock drops today as Intelligent Bio Solutions’ $10M private placement puts dilution in focus

INBS stock drops today as Intelligent Bio Solutions’ $10M private placement puts dilution in focus

Intelligent Bio Solutions shares fell 12.1% to $8.38 in late morning trading after announcing a $10 million private placement with two tranches of warrants. The deal, priced at $4.35 per share and warrant, follows a manufacturing partnership with Syrma Johari MedTech aimed at cutting costs and boosting margins ahead of a planned 2026 U.S. launch.
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Fermi (FRMI) stock jumps about 14% today as traders track lawsuit probes and next Project Matador update

Fermi (FRMI) stock jumps about 14% today as traders track lawsuit probes and next Project Matador update

Fermi Inc (FRMI.O) shares jumped 14% to $9.12 in midday trading Friday, with volume over 4.4 million. The rebound follows a 34% plunge last month after a $150 million construction funding deal was terminated. Shareholder law firms announced investigations into potential investor claims on Jan. 1. Fermi is seeking tenants for its Texas data-center project after denying links to Amazon.
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SoFi stock jumps today after earnings date update; what SOFI investors watch next

SoFi stock jumps today after earnings date update; what SOFI investors watch next

SoFi shares rose 3.7% to $27.16 in midday New York trading Friday after the company set Jan. 30 for its fourth-quarter and full-year results. About 25.5 million shares traded as investors positioned for updates on loan growth and credit trends. The stock moved between $25.80 and $27.17 during the session. Broader U.S. markets opened 2026 higher, led by large-cap tech gains.
2 January 2026
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Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell about 2% to $27.15 Friday after the company filed materials urging shareholders to approve raising its authorized share count to 50 billion. Chairman Tom Lee said the move would enable stock splits and future capital activity. The annual meeting and vote are set for January 15. Crypto-linked stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also traded lower.
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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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