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Stock Market 9 January 2026

RTX stock rises as Trump buyback curb clouds defense payouts, $1.5T budget talk lingers

RTX stock rises as Trump buyback curb clouds defense payouts, $1.5T budget talk lingers

RTX shares rose 0.8% to $188.70 in midday trading Friday after President Trump signed an executive order tying defense contractor dividends, buybacks, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines. Contractors, including RTX, are reviewing the order and seeking legal advice. Trump threatened to block Raytheon’s government contracts unless buybacks stop. Investors await RTX’s Jan. 27 earnings report for further guidance.
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Compass stock jumps nearly 9% as Anywhere merger closes — here’s what traders watch next

Compass stock jumps nearly 9% as Anywhere merger closes — here’s what traders watch next

Compass shares jumped nearly 9% after closing its all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate and selling $1 billion in convertible notes. The combined firm now spans about 340,000 real estate professionals. Compass updated guidance, projecting Q4 revenue at the high end of its prior range and adjusted EBITDA above earlier outlooks. Anywhere’s shares have been delisted from the NYSE.
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Ondas (ONDS) stock rises after $1 billion above-market financing — here’s what traders are parsing

Ondas (ONDS) stock rises after $1 billion above-market financing — here’s what traders are parsing

Ondas Holdings shares rose about 3% to $14.44 midday Friday after the company priced a $1 billion stock-and-warrant offering at $16.45 per share, a 17.5% premium to the prior close. The deal includes 19 million shares and pre-funded warrants tied to 60.79 million common stock equivalents. An SEC filing also disclosed Sentry CS, acquired in November, posted a $13.51 million net loss on $11.35 million sales in 2024.
9 January 2026
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UWMC stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order as traders hunt for proof rates will fall

UWMC stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order as traders hunt for proof rates will fall

UWM Holdings shares surged 14% to $5.36 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases to lower borrowing costs. Over 22 million shares traded. CEO Mat Ishbia’s SFS Holding sold nearly 1.9 million shares earlier in the week at $4.43–$4.70. Investors await inflation and mortgage-rate data for further direction.
9 January 2026
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AbbVie stock slips on $1.3B charge, deal-rumor denial — what’s next for ABBV

AbbVie stock slips on $1.3B charge, deal-rumor denial — what’s next for ABBV

AbbVie shares fell 0.8% to $222.35 after the company cut its 2025 profit outlook and denied takeover talks with Revolution Medicines. AbbVie now expects fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.61–$2.65, down from $3.32–$3.36, citing a $1.3 billion pre-tax acquired R&D expense. Wolfe Research downgraded the stock to “Peer Perform.” AbbVie said results for the quarter ended Dec. 31 are not yet final.
9 January 2026
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Ford stock slips today after Piper upgrade pop as investors weigh Ford’s “eyes-off” driving push

Ford stock slips today after Piper upgrade pop as investors weigh Ford’s “eyes-off” driving push

Ford shares dropped 1.5% to $14.19 Friday, retracing gains from Thursday’s Piper Sandler upgrade. Traders are watching for Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings, with focus on EV spending and software revenue. The company plans to launch Level 3 driver-assist in 2028, but pricing and rollout details remain undecided. Broader market sentiment was shaped by a weaker U.S. jobs report and rate cut speculation.
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Oklo stock jumps as Meta backs 1.2-GW Ohio nuclear power campus for AI data centers

Oklo stock jumps as Meta backs 1.2-GW Ohio nuclear power campus for AI data centers

Oklo shares jumped 11% after announcing a deal with Meta to develop a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. Meta also signed long-term nuclear power agreements with Vistra and TerraPower as AI drives up electricity demand. Investors are watching for updates on permits, funding, and Oklo’s next quarterly report. Trading volume in Oklo surged to 22.1 million shares.
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Northrop Grumman stock jumps 4% as Trump payout order shakes defense sector, new contracts land

Northrop Grumman stock jumps 4% as Trump payout order shakes defense sector, new contracts land

Northrop Grumman shares climbed 4.2% to $615.86 Friday, rebounding after a sharp drop earlier in the week triggered by Trump’s order tying dividends, buybacks, and executive pay to weapons delivery schedules. The company announced a $94.3 million Navy missile contract and a $231.5 million Marine Corps drone award. Defense stocks have swung on policy signals and new contract wins.
9 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra Corp shares jumped 11.4% to $167.81 after announcing 20-year nuclear power purchase agreements with Meta Platforms covering over 2,600 MW from three plants. The contracts begin deliveries in late 2026 and could boost Vistra’s adjusted free cash flow by up to 17% once fully in place. Meta also signed nuclear deals with two other firms. Vistra stock remains below its September high of $219.82.
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Trump order targets defense buybacks and dividends; earnings next

Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Trump order targets defense buybacks and dividends; earnings next

Lockheed Martin shares rose 4.2% to $539.96 Friday after President Trump signed an executive order tying dividends, buybacks, and executive pay to weapons delivery schedules. Defense stocks gained as Trump called for a $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget, far above the $901 billion set for 2026. Lockheed paid $2.3 billion each in dividends and buybacks last year. The company reports quarterly results Jan. 29.
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Gabion Technologies IPO allotment today: How to check status as 768x demand puts SME listing in focus

Gabion Technologies IPO allotment today: How to check status as 768x demand puts SME listing in focus

Gabion Technologies India’s IPO share allotment is set for Jan. 9 after the offer drew 768 times subscription, with retail and non-institutional investors leading demand, BSE data showed. Shares are scheduled to list Jan. 13 on the BSE SME platform. Grey market prices hovered near 113 rupees, about 40% above the issue price, though this market is unregulated. The IPO was a fresh issue of 3.6 million shares at 76–81 rupees each.
9 January 2026
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Why Opendoor stock is jumping today: Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond buy order

Why Opendoor stock is jumping today: Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond buy order

Opendoor shares jumped 20.5% to $7.75 in late morning trading Friday, with volume topping 90 million, after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases. Other housing stocks also rallied. Investors await details on the bond-buying plan and Opendoor’s next earnings report, set for Feb. 26. Vanguard disclosed owning 11.62% of Opendoor as of Dec. 31.
9 January 2026
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Westlake (WLK) stock steadies near $80 after a 7% jump as analysts reset targets

Westlake (WLK) stock steadies near $80 after a 7% jump as analysts reset targets

Westlake shares rose 0.8% to $80.20 Friday, extending Thursday’s 6.8% surge after the company closed its purchase of ACI/Perplastic’s compounding businesses. Mizuho raised its price target to $88, while BofA cut its target to $82 but kept a buy rating. The stock traded between $78.49 and $81.19. Investors are awaiting late-February earnings for signals on 2026 demand and pricing.
9 January 2026
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Robinhood stock edges higher after Argus starts coverage; CEO share sale filing hangs over

Robinhood stock edges higher after Argus starts coverage; CEO share sale filing hangs over

Robinhood shares rose 0.6% to $116.10 Friday after Argus began coverage with a buy rating and $145 price target. CEO Vladimir Tenev sold 375,000 shares this week for about $45.6 million under a prearranged plan, according to a regulatory filing. Barclays trimmed its target to $159 but kept an “overweight” call. A legal brief from Native American groups targeted Robinhood’s prediction market business.
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  • Solvay (ENXTBR:SOLB) Valuation Faces Mixed Signals Amid Rare Earth Growth Potential
    March 23, 2026, 11:58 AM EDT. Solvay's share price slipped 0.57% to €24.50, erasing nearly 10% in a month amid mixed signals for investors. Despite a 22.34% decline over the past year, long-term holders have seen gains of above 39% over three and five years. The company's valuation centers on rare earths demand growth, driven by supply chain shifts from China, positioning Solvay's La Rochelle plant for expansion and higher revenues. Analysts set a fair value at €25.72, slightly above current levels, suggesting undervaluation. However, a high price-to-earnings ratio of 85.3x, well above the European chemicals sector average, signals elevated risk if sentiment cools. Pricing pressure on soda ash and environmental liabilities also cloud prospects. Investors should weigh these factors amid uncertainty around Solvay's earnings outlook and growth prospects.
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