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Stock Market News 2 January 2026

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 02.01.2026

Manorama Industries' stock fell 7.3% in three months despite a 30% ROE and 47% five-year net income growth, both above industry averages. DOMS Industries' shares rose 6.9% as its 19% ROE and 38% net income growth also outpaced peers. Sunpower Group delivered a 123% total return in a year, but EPS dropped 46%. Trent Limited reported a 26% ROE, beating the sector's 12%.
UiPath stock set for Jan. 2 open after CEO share sale, S&P MidCap 400 entry looms (PATH)

UiPath stock set for Jan. 2 open after CEO share sale, S&P MidCap 400 entry looms (PATH)

UiPath shares closed at $16.39, down 1.7% on Dec. 31, after CEO Daniel Dines sold 90,000 shares for about $1.5 million under a pre-set plan, a filing showed. The company is set to join the S&P MidCap 400 before Friday’s open, replacing Synovus Financial. Shares last traded at $16.34 after hours. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock ends 2025 lower after SuperBlade liquid-cooling push — what investors watch next

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock ends 2025 lower after SuperBlade liquid-cooling push — what investors watch next

Super Micro Computer shares closed down 1.28% at $29.27 on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025. The company introduced a new 6U SuperBlade system using Intel Xeon 6900-series chips and liquid cooling. Supermicro projected fiscal Q2 net sales of $10–11 billion and fiscal 2026 sales of at least $36 billion. Its last quarterly report missed estimates after a major customer delayed deliveries.
Ford stock closes 2025 at $13.12 as Wall Street slips; what investors watch next for NYSE:F

Ford stock closes 2025 at $13.12 as Wall Street slips; what investors watch next for NYSE:F

Ford shares closed down 0.83% at $13.12 in the final U.S. trading session of 2025, mirroring declines in GM and Tesla as the S&P 500 fell 0.74%. Ford enters 2026 after a $19.5 billion EV writedown and will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 10. U.S. markets are closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day, reopening Jan. 2. Investors await the next Federal Reserve policy meeting on Jan. 27–28.
2 January 2026
DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

Trump Media & Technology Group shares closed up 5.4% at $13.25 on Dec. 31 after announcing a plan to distribute a new digital token to shareholders via Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain. The company also launched five Truth Social-branded ETFs on the NYSE under its Truth.Fi brand. U.S. markets were closed Jan. 1 for the holiday. More details on the token plan are expected in the new year.
SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi Technologies shares closed down 1.4% at $26.18 on Wednesday, trading between $26.08 and $26.90 as about 34 million shares changed hands. The S&P 500 slipped 0.74% and the Nasdaq lost 0.76% in light holiday-week volume. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.163% after a drop in weekly jobless claims. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines shares closed unchanged at $15.33 in the final 2025 session, with about 27.7 million shares traded. Oil prices ended the year down nearly 20%, with Brent at $60.85 a barrel and WTI at $57.42. U.S. stock markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Investors await Friday’s economic data and American’s next earnings update.
Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital shares rose 1.8% to $24.52 on Dec. 31 after analysts reiterated bullish ratings ahead of next week’s earnings. The company signed a preliminary deal to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied Digital retaining 97% ownership. Earnings are due Jan. 7, with estimates calling for a 10-cent loss per share on $87.5 million revenue.
BMNR stock slips into New Year holiday as report flags South Korean retail buying despite 80% drop

BMNR stock slips into New Year holiday as report flags South Korean retail buying despite 80% drop

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:10 ET — Market closed BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc shares fell 2.06% to $27.15 on Wednesday, ranging from $28.08 to $26.84 on volume of about 33.88 million shares, ahead of the New Year’s Day market closure. CoinDesk reported South Korean retail traders kept buying BMNR despite an 80% drop from its July peak. The fresh focus matters because BMNR has become a high-volatility trade tied to crypto sentiment and flows, rather than just company fundamentals. BitMine describes itself as running “ETH treasury operations” — shorthand for holding ether on the balance sheet and managing it
PSLV stock slides 6% as silver selloff bites — what to watch before Friday’s reopen

PSLV stock slides 6% as silver selloff bites — what to watch before Friday’s reopen

Sprott Physical Silver Trust units fell 6.2% to $23.65 at Wednesday’s close, tracking a 7.1% drop in spot silver. The fund ended at a 3.8% discount to net asset value, with 210.7 million ounces of silver held. CME Group raised futures margin requirements for the second time in a week after volatile trading. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for the holiday.
BigBear.ai stock: $250 million Ask Sage deal closes as markets shut for New Year’s Day

BigBear.ai stock: $250 million Ask Sage deal closes as markets shut for New Year’s Day

BigBear.ai said it closed its $250 million cash acquisition of Ask Sage after markets shut Dec. 31. BBAI shares last traded at $5.40, down 1.7%, with U.S. markets closed for New Year’s Day. The company expects Ask Sage to add $25 million in annual recurring revenue in 2025. Investors are watching for integration signals as markets reopen Friday.

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Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

7 February 2026
Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped 14.7% to C$7.97 on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange Friday, rebounding after a steep drop as investors responded to U.S. critical-minerals policy moves. The U.S. Export-Import Bank described Project Vault as a $10 billion public-private stockpiling plan. Neodymium prices climbed 1.27% to 997,500 yuan a tonne on Feb. 6. Investors await details on Project Vault’s purchasing plans next week.
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%.
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