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Thermo Fisher stock cools after 52-week high as TD Cowen lifts target ahead of earnings

Thermo Fisher stock cools after 52-week high as TD Cowen lifts target ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 14:12 EST — Regular session Thermo Fisher Scientific shares edged lower on Wednesday after TD Cowen raised its price target on the life-sciences tools maker, with investors taking stock after the stock’s sprint to a fresh 52-week high. Benzinga The pullback matters because Thermo Fisher is coming into a busy stretch of scheduled events. Chief…
Johnson & Johnson stock rises on Ottava robot FDA filing as investors scan pipeline updates

Johnson & Johnson stock rises on Ottava robot FDA filing as investors scan pipeline updates

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 14:25 EST — Regular session Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $206.62 on Wednesday, after the healthcare company said it filed its OTTAVA robotic surgical system with U.S. regulators. The stock traded between $204.62 and $208.25. The filing puts fresh attention on J&J’s MedTech push, a part of the business investors want to see…
Marvell stock slides after $540 million XConn deal — here’s what Wall Street is pricing in

Marvell stock slides after $540 million XConn deal — here’s what Wall Street is pricing in

New York, January 7, 2026, 14:09 EST — Regular session Marvell Technology, Inc. shares fell about 4% on Wednesday, giving back some of the prior session’s gain after the chipmaker unveiled a fresh acquisition aimed at data-center connectivity. The stock was down $3.66 at $84.57 in afternoon trade. The retreat comes as investors weigh how fast Marvell can turn a…
Lumentum stock drops as Tuesday’s AI-optics sprint fades; earnings date now the next test

Lumentum stock drops as Tuesday’s AI-optics sprint fades; earnings date now the next test

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 14:04 EST — Regular session Lumentum Holdings (LITE.O) shares were down about 4.2% at $380.55 on Wednesday, after swinging between $365.73 and $394.00 in choppy Nasdaq trade. The slide followed a 11.3% surge on Tuesday to $397.42, a move that pushed the optical components maker back toward recent highs as traders leaned into AI-linked hardware…
Costco stock slips ahead of December sales report after the bell

Costco stock slips ahead of December sales report after the bell

New York, January 7, 2026, 14:14 (ET) — Regular session Costco Wholesale shares fell about 0.5% to $884.59 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, with investors waiting for the retailer’s December sales update due after the market close. Costco Investor Relations The monthly release is a fast checkpoint after the holiday rush, and it can move expectations before the next wave…
Seagate (STX) stock slides as AI storage rally cools after record run

Seagate (STX) stock slides as AI storage rally cools after record run

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 14:02 ET — Regular session Shares of Seagate Technology Holdings plc fell about 7% on Wednesday, giving back part of a sharp rally that pushed the data-storage maker to record highs a day earlier. The stock was down around 7.2% at $306.74 in afternoon trading, after dipping to roughly $299. Tuesday’s jump put Seagate in…
Natural gas price stock UNG jumps as Henry Hub futures rebound; storage report looms

Natural gas price stock UNG jumps as Henry Hub futures rebound; storage report looms

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 13:57 EST — Regular session Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (UNG) rose 4.2% on Wednesday, tracking a rebound in U.S. natural gas futures. Front-month Henry Hub futures were up about 3.4% at $3.464 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). CME Group The move matters now because the market has been lurching…
Nvidia stock edges up as China pauses H200 orders, complicating AI chip sales

Nvidia stock edges up as China pauses H200 orders, complicating AI chip sales

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 14:00 EST — Regular session Nvidia shares rose on Wednesday after The Information reported that Beijing had told some Chinese tech firms to halt orders for Nvidia’s H200 chips this week while it considers the terms for letting local companies buy the processors. The report said China was expected to steer buyers toward domestic AI…
Bitcoin price slips as Strategy stock rises on MSCI index reprieve

Bitcoin price slips as Strategy stock rises on MSCI index reprieve

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 13:44 (EST) — Regular session Strategy shares rose on Wednesday after MSCI backed away from a plan that could have pushed the bitcoin-heavy company out of major benchmarks, even as bitcoin slipped. Bitcoin was down about 0.7% at $91,253 and Strategy was up about 2% in afternoon trade; Coinbase fell about 2.5%. MSCI said on…
Silver price stock SLV slides as spot silver drops; U.S. payrolls report looms

Silver price stock SLV slides as spot silver drops; U.S. payrolls report looms

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 13:51 EST — Regular session Shares of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell about 4% on Wednesday, giving back part of this week’s surge in the silver price. The silver-backed trust was down 4.1% at $70.72 in early afternoon trade, after ranging from $69.26 to $72.20. Spot silver, the cash price for immediate delivery, was down…
Microchip stock slides after surprise sales forecast — traders look to Feb. 5 for proof

Microchip stock slides after surprise sales forecast — traders look to Feb. 5 for proof

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 13:34 (ET) — Regular session Microchip Technology shares fell about 3% on Wednesday, giving back part of Tuesday’s 12% run-up after the chipmaker lifted its quarterly sales outlook. The stock was down $2.30 at $72.57 in afternoon trade. Barron’s The pullback matters because Microchip is a read on demand in the slower, more cyclical side…
Gold price slips, GLD stock falls as traders brace for Friday’s U.S. jobs report

Gold price slips, GLD stock falls as traders brace for Friday’s U.S. jobs report

New York, January 7, 2026, 13:40 ET — Regular session. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), a popular proxy for the gold price in U.S. stock trading, fell 0.9% on Wednesday, tracking a pullback in bullion after a recent run. The ETF was at about $409.60 in early afternoon trade. The dip matters now because gold has been trading like a rates…

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  • Gold Fields (GFI) March 2027 Options Begin Trading With Attractive Yields
    February 2, 2026, 11:34 AM EST. Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI) has launched March 2027 options, featuring a put at the $50 strike and a call at $55. The put, out-of-the-money by roughly 1%, offers sellers a 65% chance it expires worthless, implying an 18% return on cash committed, or 16% annualized. The call, sold as a covered call at a 9% premium above current price of $50.35, yields a potential 26% total return by expiration. These long-dated options provide higher premiums due to 410 days until expiry, attracting investors seeking enhanced income strategies through options. Market watchers can monitor evolving odds and performance on Stock Options Channel.
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