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Moderna stock (MRNA) slips in premarket after 17% surge — here’s what investors are watching next

Moderna stock (MRNA) slips in premarket after 17% surge — here’s what investors are watching next

Moderna shares fell about 1% to $39.20 premarket Wednesday after a 17% surge the day before. The company raised its 2025 revenue estimate to $1.9 billion and cut its operating-expense outlook by $200 million. Moderna expects several vaccine approvals and trial updates in 2026, with Q4 results due February 13. U.S. retail vaccination rates dropped 26% in 2025, less than expected.
14 January 2026
Vodafone share price nudges lower as buyback rolls on; UBS keeps Sell call on VOD.L

Vodafone share price nudges lower as buyback rolls on; UBS keeps Sell call on VOD.L

Vodafone shares fell 0.4% to 98.3 pence by 0932 GMT in London, after a 2.6% drop Tuesday, despite another buyback announcement. The company repurchased over 5.2 million shares on Jan. 13, adding to its treasury stock. Investors are awaiting Vodafone’s trading update on Feb. 5 for further direction. UBS maintained its “sell” rating but raised the target price to 82 pence.
South Korea delays first STO exchange licences as Lucentblock-Nextrade fight heats up

South Korea delays first STO exchange licences as Lucentblock-Nextrade fight heats up

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission delayed a decision on preliminary licenses for new over-the-counter marketplaces for tokenized securities at its Jan. 14 meeting. Lucentblock accused rival Nextrade of misusing confidential information, which Nextrade denied. The regulator was expected to pick up to two operators from three contenders. The delay leaves the selection unresolved and intensifies pressure on Lucentblock.
14 January 2026
Imperial Brands stock holds steady after fresh buyback disclosure; AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands stock holds steady after fresh buyback disclosure; AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands PLC repurchased 291,666 shares on Jan. 13 at an average price of 3,012.98 pence, canceling them to reduce shares outstanding to 793,362,213. Shares traded near 3,009 pence early Wednesday, little changed after the buyback news. The company’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 28, with a final dividend payment scheduled for March 31, pending approval.
14 January 2026
GSK stock ticks up after Summit cancer-trial tie-up — what investors watch next

GSK stock ticks up after Summit cancer-trial tie-up — what investors watch next

GSK shares rose about 0.4% in early London trading after Summit Therapeutics announced a clinical trial collaboration to test ivonescimab with GSK’s experimental B7-H3 cancer drug. Patient dosing is expected to begin in mid-2026. GSK will report full-year results on Feb. 4. Senior managers recently acquired small amounts of GSK shares through company plans.
Rio Tinto plc stock edges up as Glencore deal talk deepens with bank advisers lined up

Rio Tinto plc stock edges up as Glencore deal talk deepens with bank advisers lined up

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.3% to 6,231 pence after reports it hired JPMorgan, Evercore, and Macquarie to advise on a possible Glencore takeover. The potential deal could create a $200 billion mining group. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw, and said there’s no guarantee a bid will happen. BHP is not planning a rival bid, according to sources.
Reckitt Benckiser stock dips after RBC downgrade as a big cash-return vote closes in

Reckitt Benckiser stock dips after RBC downgrade as a big cash-return vote closes in

Reckitt shares fell nearly 0.8% in early London trading after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock to “sector perform” and cut its price target to 6,200 pence. The move comes ahead of a shareholder vote on a 235 pence special dividend and share consolidation set for January 27. Reckitt recently completed the sale of its Essential Home business and repurchased 48,340 shares on January 13. Full-year results are due March 5.
14 January 2026

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  • Amazon's Cloud Backlog Surges to $364 Billion Amid AI Spending and Infrastructure Investment
    May 2, 2026, 9:57 AM EDT. Amazon's cloud backlog, representing contracted future business, soared to $364 billion in Q1, excluding a recent $100 billion deal with AI startup Anthropic, CEO Andy Jassy said. This surge in contracted demand highlights Amazon Web Services' (AWS) heavy upfront spending on data centers, chips, and servers, which pressures cash flow before revenue materializes. Jassy noted the typical six to 24-month lag between infrastructure investment and customer billing. He emphasized the backlog's diversity, countering concerns of overreliance on few customers. Market watchers will focus on whether these contracts convert rapidly to revenue, defining Amazon's AI-driven growth potential versus ongoing cash outflows.

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SoundHound AI Stock Surges 20%: Why SOUN Traders Are Watching May 7

SoundHound AI Stock Surges 20%: Why SOUN Traders Are Watching May 7

2 May 2026
SoundHound AI shares surged 20.1% to $9.56 Friday, valuing the company at $3.94 billion ahead of its May 7 earnings report. No new company news drove the move, but short-squeeze speculation intensified as 38% of the public float was sold short as of April 15. SoundHound recently expanded a partnership with Casey’s and announced a pending acquisition of LivePerson’s assets. The LivePerson deal still requires shareholder and regulatory approvals.
eBay Stock Jumps After GameStop Takeover Report Raises a $46 Billion Question

eBay Stock Jumps After GameStop Takeover Report Raises a $46 Billion Question

2 May 2026
eBay shares surged over 13% in after-hours trading Friday following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid. GameStop has quietly built a stake in eBay and may take an offer directly to shareholders if the board resists, Reuters reported. No formal offer, price, or financing details have been announced.
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