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Stock Market News 2 January 2026

Western Digital stock jumps 8% today as AI storage names lead early 2026 trade

Western Digital stock jumps 8% today as AI storage names lead early 2026 trade

Western Digital jumped 8% to $186.30 Friday, leading gains in storage stocks as Sandisk surged 14% and Micron rose 10%. The rally followed a strong 2025 for Western Digital, now focused on hard disk drives after spinning off its flash unit last February. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on interest rates.
2 January 2026
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Carvana stock slides nearly 5% in first 2026 session as CVNA lags used-car peers

Carvana stock slides nearly 5% in first 2026 session as CVNA lags used-car peers

Carvana shares fell about 5% to $401.17 in Friday afternoon trading, trailing the broader market as the S&P 500 ETF edged up 0.1%. The stock touched a low of $390.87 after a strong 2025 and recent S&P 500 inclusion. CarMax rose 1.5%, while other rivals were little changed. Investors are watching for next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data, and Carvana’s earnings expected Feb. 18.
2 January 2026
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JFrog stock sinks nearly 7% despite Barclays note on new Enterprise X price hike

JFrog stock sinks nearly 7% despite Barclays note on new Enterprise X price hike

JFrog shares fell 6.9% to $58.16 Friday after the company raised prices on its self-hosted Enterprise X tier by about 6% starting Jan. 1, according to Barclays. The drop tracked a broader slide in software stocks, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF down 2.8%. Investors are watching if the price hike affects renewals ahead of JFrog’s expected February earnings update.
2 January 2026
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Why Shopify stock is down today: Canadian court order keeps CRA data fight in focus

Why Shopify stock is down today: Canadian court order keeps CRA data fight in focus

Shopify shares dropped 1.8% to $158.08 after a Canadian appeals court ordered the company to retain merchant data sought by the Canada Revenue Agency in a tax compliance case. The CRA has requested six years of records, while Shopify typically deletes data from inactive accounts after two years. Investors also tracked broader software sector sentiment ahead of key U.S. economic reports.
2 January 2026
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Uber stock rises as UK VAT ‘taxi tax’ takes effect; what investors watch next

Uber stock rises as UK VAT ‘taxi tax’ takes effect; what investors watch next

Uber shares rose 0.9% to $82.48 Friday after Britain barred London private-hire firms from using a VAT scheme, a move expected to raise £700 million annually. Uber rewrote contracts outside London to shift VAT responsibility to drivers, most of whom fall below the registration threshold, the Guardian reported. Lyft gained 1.6% and DoorDash slipped 1.5% in U.S. trading.
2 January 2026
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Liquidia stock drops 8% today as put-option hedging spikes — what’s next for LQDANEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:24 ET — Regular session

Liquidia stock drops 8% today as put-option hedging spikes — what’s next for LQDANEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:24 ET — Regular session

Liquidia shares fell about 8% Friday, closing at $31.70 after swinging between $30.76 and $34.97 on heavy volume. Options trading showed a surge in put buying, with 15,696 contracts traded, 56% above normal. The drop outpaced biotech peers as investors watched for updates on the company’s patent dispute over Yutrepia and its next earnings report, expected March 18.
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BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence on Friday, outpacing the FTSE 100 ahead of its preliminary results due Feb. 12. The company bought back 121,668 shares this week for cancellation. CEO Tadeu Marroco received 364 shares under a bonus scheme. Investors are watching for updates on BAT’s nicotine alternatives and sector competition after Philip Morris International’s latest results.
SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

8 February 2026
SSE shares closed up 1.21% at 2,510 pence in London on Friday, trading near a 52-week high. The company guided for 2025/26 adjusted earnings per share of 144–152 pence after reporting a 64% jump in regulated networks investment and a 7% rise in renewables output. Investors are watching Ofgem’s transmission price-control deadline and UK interest rate signals.
Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

8 February 2026
Meta shares fell 1.3% Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, up sharply from $72.22 billion in 2025. Investors expressed concern over rising AI costs and pressure on cash flow, despite Meta reporting a 24% jump in fourth-quarter revenue to $59.89 billion.
HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026
HSBC shares closed up 2.2% at 1,305.8 pence in London on Friday, while its New York stock rose and Hong Kong shares fell. Market participants now expect the Bank of England’s key rate to drop to 3.0% by March 2027, with two more cuts in 2026 nearly priced in, Reuters reported. HSBC’s next results are due Feb. 25.
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