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Stock Market 9 January 2026

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps again as hyperscaler AI data-center deals come into focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps again as hyperscaler AI data-center deals come into focus

Applied Digital shares jumped 12% Friday morning, trading at $35.69 after reporting $126.6 million in quarterly revenue, beating forecasts. The company said it signed leases with two hyperscalers for 600 MW of power and $16 billion in prospective lease revenue at its North Dakota campuses. CoreWeave paid $85 million for fit-out and rent. Applied Digital posted a $31.2 million net loss for the quarter.
9 January 2026
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CompoSecure stock jumps after JPMorgan lands Apple Card deal, fueling metal-card hopes

CompoSecure stock jumps after JPMorgan lands Apple Card deal, fueling metal-card hopes

CompoSecure shares climbed 6.4% to $22.79 after JPMorgan Chase agreed to take over Apple’s credit-card program from Goldman Sachs. TD Cowen reiterated a buy rating, citing CompoSecure’s exclusive metal card deal with Chase, though Apple could still choose another supplier. The company expects to close its merger with Husky Technologies in January 2026. Recent insider filings showed only tax-related share withholding, not new buying.
9 January 2026
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Oracle stock jumps nearly 3% after soft US jobs data, but AI spending worries linger

Oracle stock jumps nearly 3% after soft US jobs data, but AI spending worries linger

Oracle shares rose 2.9% to $195.07 Friday after a weaker U.S. jobs report fueled hopes for interest rate cuts, lifting tech stocks. The stock remains about 44% below its 52-week high. Investors are focused on Oracle’s AI data-center spending and its next quarterly results in mid-March. The company declared a 50-cent dividend payable January 23.
9 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides below $90 as Goldman trims target and Warner bid fight drags on

Netflix stock slides below $90 as Goldman trims target and Warner bid fight drags on

Netflix shares dropped 2% to $88.70 Friday after Goldman Sachs cut its price target, with pressure mounting as Paramount reiterated a higher $30-per-share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount’s offer expires Jan. 21, while Warner would owe Netflix a $2.8 billion breakup fee if it exits their deal. Investors await Netflix’s Jan. 20 earnings for clarity on financing and strategy.
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Applied Digital stock jumps again as hyperscaler talks and $2.35B financing keep APLD in play

Applied Digital stock jumps again as hyperscaler talks and $2.35B financing keep APLD in play

Applied Digital shares jumped 11% to $35.38 after quarterly revenue hit $126.6 million, beating estimates by nearly $40 million. The company said its Polaris Forge 1 site is now ready for service, delivering 100 MW for CoreWeave, and it is in advanced talks with another major customer. Management highlighted $2.35 billion in new debt financing. Net loss for the quarter was $31.2 million.
9 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock today: Apple Card deal puts JPM in the spotlight as earnings near

JPMorgan stock today: Apple Card deal puts JPM in the spotlight as earnings near

JPMorgan Chase shares rose 0.4% to $331.12 after agreeing to take over Apple Card issuance from Goldman Sachs, a transition expected to move over $20 billion in balances and take about two years pending regulatory approval. JPMorgan will book a $2.2 billion credit-loss provision in Q4. Financial sector ETFs were little changed. Investors await JPMorgan’s Jan. 13 earnings for signals on credit costs and expenses.
9 January 2026
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AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

AeroVironment shares rose 4.9% to $362.02 after President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027 and signed an order tying contractor payouts to weapons delivery. Parry Labs announced a partnership with AeroVironment on the Army’s new P550 drone. The FCC granted exemptions for some AeroVironment drone imports through 2026. The stock traded near its 52-week high.
9 January 2026
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Strategy Inc stock slips as MSCI clamps down on index weight gains — Feb 10 is the next date to watch

Strategy Inc stock slips as MSCI clamps down on index weight gains — Feb 10 is the next date to watch

Strategy Inc shares fell 3.8% to $160.57 Friday after MSCI froze index weight changes for bitcoin-heavy firms but kept them in its benchmarks. MSCI’s move follows a volatile week for the stock and leaves traders focused on the Feb. 10 index review. Bitcoin rose 0.7%, while Coinbase dropped 2%. Strategy disclosed a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets and raised its bitcoin holdings to 673,783.
9 January 2026
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Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises as Cantor turns bullish and Google’s Wiz deal clock ticks

Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises as Cantor turns bullish and Google’s Wiz deal clock ticks

Alphabet Class C shares rose 1.2% to $330.07 Friday after Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $370. EU regulators set Feb. 10 as the decision date for Alphabet’s $32 billion Wiz acquisition. Alphabet will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 4. Google and Character.AI settled a Florida lawsuit over chatbot-related suicide; terms were not disclosed.
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  • M&G Shares Offer Strong Dividend Yield Amid Market Volatility
    March 23, 2026, 1:37 PM EDT. Stock market volatility has pushed dividend yields higher, presenting opportunities for income investors. M&G (LSE:MNG) shares have dropped 8%, boosting its dividend yield to 7.7%, the third-highest on the FTSE 100 for 2026. Despite economic uncertainties and inflation risks, M&G's strong cash flow and a Solvency II ratio of 242% signal financial resilience. The company has consistently raised dividends since its 2019 listing, even through the pandemic. M&G's £7.8 billion net inflows last year reflect robust growth in its Asset Management and Life divisions, making it a potentially secure option for those seeking a second income from dividends.
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